Outdoor Journal Radio: The Podcast

Drawing from their experience as two of Canada’s most prominent outdoor personalities, hosts Angelo Viola and Peter Bowman explore the environmental topics, issues, and events that matter to the everyday outdoorsman. Joined by a wide variety of guests, ODJ Radio seeks to answer the questions and tell the stories of all those who enjoy being outside. Your stories, your questions, on your schedule

Outdoor Journal Radio: The Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 245 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Outdoor Journal Radio: The Podcast, a sports show with 245 episodes published.

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  Episode #241

  Episode 241: Saving Animals Shouldn’t Be This Dangerous

  Oct 1, 20261h 4m

  Crocodile surgery, a close call with a rabid dog, and a veterinary clinic shaking as bombs land nearby. Saving animals has taken Dr. Cliff Redford a long way from his practice in Markham. This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete welcome back The Worldwide Vet for another round of stories from his rescue missions around the world. Cliff explains how a morning of snorkeling turned into a fish rescue, what it takes to operate on a crocodile, and why he volunteered to help animals in wartime Ukraine. The conversation also gets personal as Cliff discusses veterinary burnout, getting attached to his patients, and how these extraordinary trips help him keep loving the job. Plus, he shares the stories behind his new book, Far and Wild: Adventures of The Worldwide Vet . Before Cliff joins, the boys talk small boats on the Great Lakes, Lake Superior’s “zombie” lake trout, and targeting channel catfish. Find Dr. Cliff’s book, Far and Wild Hear his first appearance on Episode 230 More from Dr. Cliff

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  Episode #240

  Episode 240: Does Catching Big Fish Require a Boat?

  Sep 24, 20261h 2m

  You don't need a boat to make great fishing memories, and you might be driving past water worth fishing. This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete head back to the bank to talk overlooked shore-fishing spots, finding access to the water, and the childhood fishing trips that started it all. From Brook Trout creeks to bass along the shoreline and big walleye off docks, the crew explores why fishing with your feet on solid ground deserves another look. Plus: peacock bass and piranhas, oversized bass baits, an Invasive Carp update, and why your favourite walleye lake can fish differently from year to year. Where did you catch your first fish, and who took you? Share your story in the comments, and subscribe for more with Ang, Pete, and the crew. Thank you to today's sponsors! - The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species - SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures - J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment - Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories

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  Episode #239

  Episode 239: Why Fall Is the Best Time for BIG Walleye

  Sep 17, 20261h 5m

  Are you putting your boat away before the best walleye fishing of the year? This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete break down their approach to fall walleye fishing after a listener asks whether it’s worth keeping his boat out past September. From big-water migrations on the Bay of Quinte to green weed beds on smaller lakes, the boys explain where they look as temperatures drop, how baitfish dictate their search, and what makes fall such a good opportunity to catch a personal best. The conversation covers trolling versus jigging, when to match the hatch, why outrageous crankbait colours can work, and an old-school worm trick for fish that follow but won’t bite. Ang recalls a short window of topwater walleye fishing during a frog migration, while Pete shares the story of a nearly 12-pounder caught swimming a jig. Plus, the blue walleye debate continues, the crew discusses invasive grass carp reports, and a story about orcas leaves everyone questioning how much we really know about predators. What’s your biggest fall walleye, and what did you catch it on? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to Outdoor Journal Radio for more conversations with Ang, Pete, and the Fish’n Canada crew.

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  Episode #238

  Episode 238: Why Sea Lamprey Keep Coming Back (FISH TALK W/ THE DOC)

  Sep 10, 20261h 15m

  The forest is burning, but what’s happening beneath the water? This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete welcome back Dr. Steven Cooke to explore how wildfires affect fish—and why the damage can continue long after the flames are out. From disappearing shade and changing food sources to ash-filled runoff and algae blooms, the Doc breaks down what fires mean for our lakes and rivers, how recovery happens, and why some fisheries may eventually benefit. Plus, does wildfire smoke create the fishing conditions we think it does? The conversation also takes us inside the ongoing battle against sea lamprey, revisits the walleye-versus-pickerel debate, and tackles a question that still divides anglers: can fish sense forward-facing sonar? Before the Doc joins, the boys discuss Lake Erie’s declining perch numbers, listener feedback on small boats in big water, and a Lake Ontario tournament that left Ang spending the night in an abandoned lighthouse.

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  Episode #237

  Episode 237: We Were Only Allowed ONE Type of Bait

  Sep 3, 20261h 15m

  This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete is away, leaving Ang behind the desk with Nik and Dean to break down one of the most unusual Fish’n Canada shoots of the season. During a recent trip to Timberwolf Lodge on Nagagami Lake, Ang decided to remove the crew’s usual fishing safety net. The guys drew straws to determine who would be restricted to live bait, soft plastics, or hard baits, then had to make their assigned presentation work regardless of what the fish, weather, and constantly changing conditions threw at them. The result was a fishing challenge that put experience, boat control, electronics, confidence, and adaptability to the test, while giving the crew a very different look at how a Fish’n Canada episode comes together behind the scenes. Before getting into the trip, the guys tackle a listener who claims fishing line visibility is basically irrelevant, discuss reports of a rare contagious cancer appearing in fish, and answer a great fan question: if fishing shows had no sponsors, would everyone simply use live bait? That leads Ang into an old sponsorship story he has never forgotten and a bigger debate over live bait versus artificials, why freshwater anglers sometimes look down on bait fishing, and whether catching fish has become more complicated than it needs to be. Plus, Nik has updates from the Fish’n Canada Store, the guys tease another massive Garmin giveaway coming soon, and Ang makes the case for stronger voluntary catch-and-release practices on remote Canadian fisheries.

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