I am really excited to release this interview with Joel R. Johnson who has built a career marrying what he is passionate about, which is fly fishing and conservation. In this episode we discuss everything from marketing for good, also known as purpose-driven brands, to environmental threats to fish species, to having a deep conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the fly fishing industry and how DEI is connected directly to sustainability. Joel is the Chief Marketing and Com...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min
When I first moved to Charleston I was looking for a way to get plugged in to the sustainability scene and I was introduced to The Sustainability Institute (SI) and have been a fan and supporter of their work ever since then. Bryan Cordell is SI's leader and Executive Director who has been at the forefront of sustainability in Charleston for a couple of decades now. The Sustainability Institute is a nonprofit that promotes resilient & equitable communities while building the next level of co...
Jan 21, 2022•51 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Senior Executive Advisor on Leadership, Culture and Strategy Execution Issues, Business Author and Advisor to CEOs, John R. Childress. I have the honor of being included in his latest book, Fly Fishing for Leadership, and we take a deep dive into the "Stewardship and Sustainability" chapter, discuss systems-thinking and the impact fly fishing has on each of us. I hope you enjoy! 🎣 Like what you heard? Subscribe to The Sustainable Angler whe...
Oct 08, 2021•54 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Sherry Stout. NREL "advances the science and engineering of energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and renewable power technologies and provides the knowledge to integrate and optimize energy systems" and Sherry is the Arctic Strategic Program Manager and Senior Research Engineer for NREL. However, Sherry and I met because she reached out to me because she purchased a SaraBella fly rod be...
Aug 26, 2021•47 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview TS Designs Founder Eric Henry. TS Designs is "making and printing the best sustainable t-shirts in the world, which are Made in USA from 'dirt to shirt'" with a 500 mile radius supply chain. We talk about everything from running a sustainable business by using the triple bottom line (people, planet, profit); take a deep dive into the supply chain, the environmental & social impact of making our clothes; how buying local improves ...
Jun 11, 2021•47 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview Science on the Fly Founder and Woodwell Climate Research Center Deputy Director & Sr. Scientist Dr. Max Holmes. We discuss everything from what is causing climate change; to how climate is affecting river chemistry & fish; to how Science on the Fly is using citizen science to collect data on rivers "to further our understanding of changing watersheds around the world through long term, world-class river science." Thanks for l...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast I interview Atlantic Packaging President Wes Carter, and we take a deep dive on plastic pollution, specifically centered around plastic packaging. We discuss everything from zero waste and designing for circularity; the carbon footprint of plastic packaging and what Atlantic Packaging is doing to clean up its own act; and Carter's new series, A New Earth Project, which takes a deeper look into surf history, manufacturing and plastic packaging pro...
May 07, 2021•56 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast I interview Creative Energies Co-Owner Scott Kane. This interview was especially fun because I was an intern/solar installer for Creative Energies back in 2010 while living in Jackson Hole, WY. I got to travel all over Idaho, Wyoming and Utah installing solar with a fly rod in-hand and looking back, it was probably when we were installing a solar-powered fish screen on a ranch for a local chapter of Trout Unlimited that the seed was planted to pr...
Apr 09, 2021•47 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview Bajio Sunglasses CEO and Founder Al Perkinson and we discuss everything from cause marketing and sustainable business; to our mutual love of flats fishing (Bajio is the Spanish word for the shallows, that part of the ocean that sits between land and deep blue water); to how Bajio is launching its new sunglass brand with the intent of using its brand to create a positive impact on communities and the environment. I will also mention t...
Mar 26, 2021•44 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Indifly Executive Director Matt Shilling and we talk about everything from that fact that Indigenous people are the protectors of 80% of the world's biodiversity; how Indifly is empowering Indigenous people around the world to own and operate fly fishing ecotourism businesses that "provide sustainable livelihoods, generate community-wide economic benefits, and create incentives for the protection of Indigenous homelands;" and Matt shares som...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 19 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Charleston Waterkeeper Executive Director Andrew Wunderley and we talk about everything how Charleston Waterkeeper is relentlessly fighting to keep our water clean; how plastic pollution is Charleston's dirty little secret; the impact climate change is having on Charleston's water quality; and how nature has already engineered the perfect climate solutions to defend the Lowcountry from sea level rise. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy!...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Florida fishing guide and TV host Captain Benny Blanco and we discuss everything from the history of the Everglades and current restoration efforts; the importance of talking about environmental issues on his show, Guiding Flow TV; and share some success stories and discuss the resiliency of nature. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy! 🎣 Like what you heard? Subscribe to The Sustainable Angler wherever you get your podcasts and leave a ...
Dec 04, 2020•57 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Keep Fish Wet Executive Director Sascha Clark Danylchuk and we discuss everything from best fish handling practices; the interconnectedness of habitat, climate change and Keep Fish Wet principles when handling fish; the resiliency of nature; we agree that bonefish do live in the most beautiful places; and we welcome Keep Fish Wet as the first nonprofit to join the Fly Fishing Climate Alliance! Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy! 🎣 Like...
Nov 20, 2020•50 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler I had the pleasure of interviewing New York Times best selling author Monte Burke. You may recognize some of Burke's books, such as Saban: The Making of a Coach or Sowbelly: the Obsessive Quest for the World Record Largemouth Bass, but his latest book is Lords of the Fly: Madness, Obsession and the Hunt for the World-Record Tarpon is an excellent read filled with stories of fly fishing legends like Steve Huff, Tom McGuane and Jim Harrison. We dive into L...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min
This is a special interview for me personally because when I decided to launch Emerger Strategies, the first thing I did was become a 1% for the Planet member because I believe whole-heartedly in giving back to environmental nonprofits working solutions to save the planet, so needless to say, I am stoked to have 1% for the Planet CEO Kate Williams as a guest on this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast! We talk about everything from Kate's journey to working at, and eventually leading, 1% f...
Oct 23, 2020•50 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview documentary filmmaker Grey Gowder, and we discuss his upcoming film, Sea Change, which is about "Two young educators set out on a thrilling 2-year circumnavigation of the world in a 40-foot sailboat to see these changes happening first-hand and to learn how island and coastal communities are working to repair the world around them to mitigate the effects of climate change for a more resilient future" and some of the challenges the project ha...
Oct 09, 2020•56 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview "Salmon: A Fish, the Earth and the History of Their Common Fate" author, Mark Kurlansky and we kick off the conversation talking a little fishing; then take a deeper dive into the environmental threats to salmon, such as: deforestation, urban sprawl, insecticides, agricultural practices, but mostly, climate change; and Mark's "aha" moment when he looks back through history from the Industrial Revolution to now and asks "why is nobody learnin...
Sep 04, 2020•49 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview South Carolina Aquarium Director of Conservation Albert George and we talk about everything from climate mitigation and adaptation strategies in Charleston and the Lowcountry, such as green infrastructure; the Resiliency Initiative for Coastal Education (R.I.C.E); how climate change is impacting the Gullah Geechee people of the Lowcountry; and how one person can make a difference. 🎣 Like what you heard? Subscribe to The Sustainable Angler w...
Aug 21, 2020•52 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I inerview Wil Flack of BelizeFly and we talk about everything from catching the travel bug and how Wil sailed all over the world; environmental threats to our fisheries such as climate change, plastic pollution, and in Belize, gill nets; and also some success stories such as how the country of Belize has banned single-use plastics, are working on banning gill nets and has designated bonefish, tarpon and permit as catch-and-release only. We also chat ab...
Aug 10, 2020•51 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast, I interview Fly Fishing Climate Alliance Members, Corinne & Garrison Doctor from Rep Your Water, Tom Fernandez from Tailwater Lodge, Dave McCoy from Emerald Water Anglers and Kyle Schaefer from Soul Fly Outfitters.In the summer of 2019, I first started pitching the idea of forming a Climate Alliance with the goal of making the fly fishing industry Carbon Neutral by 2030. It seemed daunting, but thankfully, there are enough people in this ind...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast I interview Emerald Water Anglers Founder Dave McCoy and we discuss everything from how Dave founded Emerald Water Anglers; to environmental threats to our fisheries; how sustainable business practices increase customer loyalty; how Emerald Water Anglers is going Carbon Neutral, and to my knowledge, will be the first fly shop on the planet to achieve Carbon Neutrality! 🎣 Like what you heard? Subscribe to The Sustainable Angler wherever you get y...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview former U.S. Congressman and Executive Director of republicEn Bob Inglis. We cover a lot of ground, but we focus on how a Republic Congressman became concerned about climate change; the hidden costs of fossil fuels; the conflict of faith and science when it comes to climate change; how America can lead the way in solving the climate crisis with a free enterprise system via a carbon tax; and how climate change is the greatest economic opportun...
Jun 19, 2020•58 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview SIMMS CEO Casey Sheahan. We talk about how Casey first caught the fishing bug in Wyoming and has since taken him on a long career in the outdoor and fishing industries; what's new with SIMMS, including their new Fish It Well campaign; the importance of giving back; the challenges microplastics and climate change bring to our fisheries; what SIMMS is doing for conservation; the positive opportunities that will come from COVID-19; and the impo...
May 29, 2020•39 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I had the pleasure to interview Conservation Hawks President and Founder Todd Tanner. When I was first starting out with Emerger Strategies I was introduced to Todd and we had multiple calls and I am grateful for Todd's support of Emerger Strategies and guidance over the years, and also for his films, Cold Waters, Chrome, Convergence and In the Heart of the Rockies. As I worked to piece together how to marry fly fishing and sustainability over the years...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this special episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Lucas Bissett and Paul Moinester about their new project "Conservation from the Couch." COVID-19 has got all of us missing our fly fishing community, going on our annual fishing trips and the ability to take action to protect the fish and places we all love. Well, I am stoked to help support "Conservation from the Couch" which will be taking us on a conservation and fishing adventure from our couches by hosting a series of light-hear...
Apr 30, 2020•43 min
April is Earth Month, and even though we are living in some truly strange times with COVID-19, I am glad to be able to share a message of hope with my interview with Trout Unlimited President and CEO, Chris Wood! We discuss everything from environmental threats to cold water species; how TU is applying natural climate solutions by protecting, reconnecting and restoring cold water streams; and how TU is the leading conservation organization working to protect the Clean Water Act, save Bristol Bay...
Apr 10, 2020•49 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing the Marine Fish Conservation Network's Tom Sadler who has spent the last thirty-five years working to protect the fisheries he loves. We discuss the history of fish conservation from fresh water to marine; the value of science when it comes to fisheries management; how the Magnuson-Stevens Act proves that when you marry science with policy you can protect the resource will enjoying the economic benefits of an a...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 18 min
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview angler, guide and Anchored podcast host April Vokey. We chat about fishing in British Columbia and Australia, where April spends half of her year these days; making fishing fun for kids; and discuss how it's ok to be overwhelmed and feel helpless with the amount of information flying around regarding climate change and multitude of conservation issues unfolding (and now Coronavirus!), taking the time to educate yourself on these important is...
Mar 13, 2020•38 min
In this episode, Auden and I discuss a brief history of his sustainable business career path and answer questions like, if you were going to do something about climate change, "what would really move the needle?" We get philosophical about fishing being part of many anglers identity; how climate change is impacting fisheries around the world; the zero-cost action any business can take today to solve the climate crisis (the answer might surprise you); and what you can do as an individual to act o...
Feb 28, 2020•46 min
I have been a long-time reader of The Venturing Angler and had a blast interviewing its founder, Tim Harden. I first met Tim at Abaco Lodge when I was there conducting a sustainability assessment for the lodge and had the opportunity to fish a few days together. Now, here we are about a year and a half later from catching countless bonefish in the Bahamas, and in this episode we cover a lot of ground. We discuss everything from how and why Harden started The Venturing Angler, an in-depth discuss...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 41 min
