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MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast

A true insiders, behind-the-scenes look at the sport of pro fishing . Hosted by Dave Mercer, Bassmaster Emcee and Facts of Fishing host along with his limitless list of pro fishing friends and their awkwardly honest take on a fishing podcast.

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01:31:55

These Elite Pros Are Up to Something... on MERCER-257

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/04/08

What happens when some of the best anglers on the planet ditch the script… and go back to where it all started?In this GGGiant episode of the Mercer Podcast, we’ve got an absolute all-star lineup:Mark Zona, Jason Christie, Mike Iaconelli, Chris Johnston, Drew Benton, Kyle Welcher, Drew Cook, Bryan New & Kyle Patrick And yeah… they’re definitely up to something.We break down “Tuesday Night Live” — a brand new, no-BS, throwback tournament where these Elite pros split into 2-man teams and battle it

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01:35:44

Jason Christie: The BOX MAKER (What It Takes to CLOSE...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/04/01

Fresh off his 9th Bassmaster win, Jason Christie sits down for one of his most honest conversations yet.This isn’t just about another trophy.Christie opens up about how bad breaks can turn into winning moments, the mindset it takes to survive the grind, and why sometimes the worst days on the water lead to the biggest victories.We also dive into what it really feels like when Championship Sunday hits—and why Christie has become one of the most dangerous closers in professional fishing. Plus… the

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02:13:26

The TRUTH About the Bassmaster Classic...Champions,...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/03/25

The questions weren’t done… so neither is he.Bassmaster Classic Champion Dylan Nutt returns to the Mercer Podcast — and this time, nothing is off limits. More answers, more truth, and the follow-up everyone’s been waiting for.Then it gets CRAZY…For the first time ever, we go inside Berkley Labs for a world exclusive. Scientist Mark Sexton and product manager Nathan Ragsdale break down exactly what the Berkley Lab Series is… and how it played a role in winning the Bassmaster Classic.And then… a

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01:24:58

Dylan Nutt FINALLY Reveals the Bait That Won the...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/03/18

Dylan Nutt is fresh off his historic Bassmaster Classic win—and for the first time, he’s finally revealing the bait that made it all happen.In this exclusive conversation, Dylan breaks down the exact setup, how he used it, and why it was the difference-maker when the pressure was at its highest. No fluff. No holding back.We also dive into:• The moment he predicted winning the Classic• Outworking the field • Hiding from the media • On the water gamesmanship no one saw behind the scenesThis is the

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01:19:38

Trip Weldon: Former Bassmaster Tournament Director...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/03/11

In this rare and revealing episode of the Mercer Podcast, former Bassmaster Tournament Director Trip Weldon sits down for one of his most candid conversations ever.Trip pulls back the curtain on the real pressure behind the scenes — the judgment calls that fans never see, the decisions that can change careers, and the moments that kept him up at night. From tournament controversies to rule violations that shook the sport, he explains what it’s like being the man forced to make the toughest calls in

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01:10:41

Seth Feider: I Start Shaking When I'm About to Catch...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Seth Feider is headed back to the Bassmaster Classic, and he’s doing it the only way he knows how… his way.In this episode of Mercer: The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, Seth sits down to talk about his big return to the Classic, lucky underwear & winning the Dirt Derby. But that’s just the start.Feider also reveals one of the strangest and least-known quirks in professional bass fishing… the fact that he literally shakes the morning of tournaments when he’s about to catch them. Not nerves

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01:41:48

Rick Clunn and Jake's Take Reveal What REALLY...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Four-time Bassmaster Classic champion Rick Clunn joins the Mercer Podcast alongside longtime Bassmaster cameraman Jake Latendresse for Clunn-Clusion & Jake’s Take with a behind-the-scenes breakdown of the first two Bassmaster Elite Series events of the season & a Bassmaster Classic preview. What really happened on the water?From momentum shifts and decision-making under pressure… to what fans didn’t see on camera… Rick and Jake give two completely different vantage points — legendary

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02:13:36

Episode 250: Two Elite Series Champions Get Real on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/02/18

For this special 250th edition of the Mercer Podcast, we brought in two men who know exactly what it feels like to hoist the trophy on bass fishing’s biggest stage — the two most recent Bassmaster Elite Series champions:🏆 Hank Cherry🏆 Fisher AnayaTwo champions. Two generations. Two very different paths to the top.In this milestone episode, we go beyond the winning moments and into the mindset it takes to survive — and thrive — at the highest level of professional bass fishing. Hank talks legacy,

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02:27:11

Who Is Sam Sobi...Really? on MERCER-249

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Arrested in Thailand.Thrown in a jail cell with the Googan Squad. And that’s just one of the many stories that get revealed. In this episode of the Mercer Podcast, Sam Sobi goes way beyond fishing. We talk about the dreams that built him, the setbacks that tested him, giant bass, bugling elk, true love… and the moments that shaped him But first we have the return of Jake’s Take. Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse breaks down what really happened behind the scenes from inside the boat with

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01:32:41

Mike Iaconelli: The Evolution of an Angling Icon on...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/02/04

This is a real and raw conversation with Mike Iaconelli, one of the most iconic and influential anglers the sport has ever seen.In this episode, Ike looks back on the full arc of his career — the wins that defined him, the losses that shaped him, and the moments that forced him to grow. He opens up about how his mindset has evolved over time, especially as the sport continues to change and a new generation of young, fearless anglers invade the tour.This isn’t a highlight reel or a history lesson —

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01:43:07

Matty Wong: “That Dude Cursed Me Out” — Getting Cut,...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/01/28

Matty Wong doesn’t hold back.In this episode of The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, Matty opens up about getting cut, the on-the-water confrontations no one talks about — including the day another pro completely lost it on him — and where he really stands with professional fishing today.No sugarcoating. No PR answers. Just real stories about pressure, ego, conflict, and what happens when the cameras aren’t rolling.If you’ve ever wondered what life is actually like behind the scenes of pro fishing…

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01:22:57

Mark Zona Unfliltered-No Notes, No Plan, No Apologies...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/01/21

No rundown. No prep. No safety net.Just Mark Zona doing what he does best—telling it exactly like it is.In this unfiltered, unscripted conversation, Zona dives headfirst into the real state of pro fishing, the stuff everyone talks about off camera, and why he still loves this sport as much as ever. No notes. No plan. And absolutely no apologies.Expect raw opinions, sharp humor, and classic Zona honesty as he breaks down: • The current state of professional bass fishing • Forward-facing sonar

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01:32:07

Brandon Palaniuk - The Prodigy Blueprint on MERCER-245

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/01/14

What does it really take to build a fishing prodigy?On this episode of the Mercer Podcast , Brandon Palaniuk looks back at his own rise—and then flips the script. We reverse-engineer the process, breaking down the mindset, discipline, support system, and decisions required to build the next generation of elite anglers.Brandon dives into his personal history, the lessons learned the hard way, and how today’s young anglers face a completely different path than he did. We also get into the new

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01:32:26

Gerald Swindle-Pain, Punchlines and the Truth About...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2026/01/07

What happens when tournament fishing meets new knees, old pain, and zero filter?Gerald Swindle delivers exactly what fans expect—pain, punchlines, and brutal honesty.In this episode, Swindle opens up about knee surgery, the grind of rehab, and what it really takes to keep competing at the highest level while your body is screaming at you. From fishing through pain to adapting to new rules on tour, he doesn’t sugarcoat a thing. Along the way, he shares the kind of behind-the-scenes stories, laughs,

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01:47:43

Jason Christie Hates Losing on MERCER-243

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/17

Jason Christie hates losing.And in this episode of Mercer: The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, he doesn’t sugarcoat a single thing.Jason sits down with Dave Mercer for a no-filter conversation about the mental obsession of competition, what losing really does to him, and why that edge has defined his career. He also breaks down his new YouTube series, what he’s trying to show fans what cameras usually miss, and how his mindset has evolved over time.The conversation dives into the Bassmaster

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01:34:15

Kevin VanDam Gets Real About the Future of Pro...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/11

On this episode of Mercer : The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast, Dave Mercer sits down with the greatest angler of all time—Kevin VanDam—for one of his most open, honest, and wide-ranging conversations yet.KVD dives deep into the future of professional bass fishing, sharing real, unfiltered thoughts on where the sport is headed, the changes he believes are coming, and what pro fishing must do to keep growing.He also tackles the forward-facing sonar debate head-on, offering his true perspective on

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01:38:15

Jacob Wheeler Drinks Haters for Breakfast on MERCER-241

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/12/03

Jacob Wheeler is the youngest angler ever to win the All American and the Forrest Wood Cup. He also won the first two Elite Series events he fished. But that was just the start. To date he has won 14 tour level events and he has won 4 out of the last 5 Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year titles and he is only 35 years old. But it has not always been easy. At one point in his childhood his family literally lost their home. But through that adversity Wheeler learned his endless motivation and tireless

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02:28:36

Bassmaster EQ Dream Team!

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/11/26

Who the heck are these rookies joining the elite series and could they actually be a dream team of anglers?? Well, prepare to get some answers because we have all 10 of them ram-jam packed into this episode. That’s right! We thought it was a good idea to book Fisher Anaya, Russ Lane, Aaron Jagdfeld, Austin Cranford, Sam Hanggi, Matt Messer, Caleb Hudson, Tristan McCormick, Pake South, and Brock Reinkemeyer all on one episode. So kick back, relax and enjoy because only a rookie would miss this

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01:54:06

John Cox and Logan Parks on MERCER-239

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/11/19

We have an insane episode this week! First we are joined by an 8-time Classic qualifier, a 2-time Bassmaster winner, a 9-time FLW Tour winner, John Cox. Then we have 2-time Classic qualifier, Logan Parks who bring with him a whole cast of characters from his recent NSANE Tournament. The winners, college angler Dalton Head and highschool angler Jackson Watts join in and tell us about their win and fishing the NSANE tournament. Next Logan brings in the winner of his free boat from the same tournament,

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01:37:25

Matt Robertson "Ain't Nobody Else Gonna Tell You The...

MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast ·

2025/11/12

From the trailer park to the top of the pro fishing world, is the road Matt Robertson has traveled. He has qualified for 5 Bassmaster Classics and won a Bassmaster Open. But maybe more impressive is the loyal legion of fans he attracted along the way. This week he joins the podcast to talk about the frustration of not catching them, getting ripped off, how to catch 'em by not caring, breast milk for bodybuilders and the new Bassmaster rules. Plus, just about everything else because as he puts it

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