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
Episode 216: He Built a Fishing School… and It SOLD OUT in 2 HOURS (216 Kids Learning to Fish)
A fishing school that sells out in under 2 hours?
 That’s exactly what’s happening.
John Anderson, Muskie’s Canada Hall of Famer, created the Ottawa Fish School to teach kids how to fish, tie knots, handle fish safely, and become stewards of the outdoors.
What started with 14 kids has exploded to 216… and every spot disappears almost instantly.
In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, we talk about:
• The fishing school selling out every year
 • Teaching kids to be self-sufficient anglers
 • Why fishing is still exploding with youth
 • How parent...
Episode 215: He Quit His Job to Live Off-Grid… Now He Has 16 Million Views
What would it take for you to walk away from everything… and start over in the middle of nowhere?
That’s exactly what Shawn Trudel from Cabin River Outdoors did. He had no experience and no real plan. Just a piece of land deep in the wilderness and a camera.
Now he’s sitting on over 16 million views.
In this episode, we break down:
 Why he left his old life behind  What off-grid living in Canada is actually like  How his YouTube channel blew up  The reality of filming everything alone  And whether this li...Episode 214: Garmin Just Changed Fishing Forever… Here’s What We Know
Garmin just dropped one of the biggest fishing technology updates we’ve ever seen… and it might completely change how we fish moving forward.
In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, we break down Garmin’s brand new 360 sonar system and the game-changing Spy Pole, a motorized turret that lets you lock onto structure, and scan water like never before.Â
We go deep into:
 • What this new tech actually does
 • How it compares to LiveScope
 • Why this could be the biggest leap in fishing electronics in years
 • Real-world applications for bass, walleye, pike, and...
Episode 213: This Guy Stole 53 Fishing Lures… Here’s What Happened
What REALLY goes on behind the scenes of the Toronto Sportsman Show?
In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, we sit down with show manager Mike Blake to break down how one of Canada’s biggest outdoor events has evolved, what’s new this year, and why it still matters to anglers, hunters, and outdoor families.
But that’s not all…
We also dive into a bizarre real-life story of a man caught stealing over $1,000 worth of fishing lures from a Canadian Tire, and discuss what it says about the fishing industry today.
Plu...
Episode 212: How Jay Siemens Built One of the Biggest Fishing Channels on YouTube
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Angelo Viola, Pete Bowman, Dean Taylor, and Nik Viola sit down wi...
Episode 211:How Much Does Bluefin Tuna Fishing REALLY Cost in Canada?
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After our two-part Bluefin Tuna series in Wedgeport and Canso, one question kept coming in: “How much does it actually cost...
Epiosde 210: The Biggest Scam in Fishing History?
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A brand-new tournament series promises massive payouts, Bitcoin prizes, and a shot at the big leagues. Big names sign on. An...
Episode 209: Catching the SMALLEST Fish on Purpose?
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Is “micro fishing” the next big thing in angling?
In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio...
Episode 208: What You DON’T See on Fishing TV | Season 40, Poachers & Behind-the-Scenes
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In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, our scheduled guest canceled at the last minute — so we pull...
Episode 207: Ontario’s Minister of Natural Resources Answers Anglers’ Biggest Questions
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In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Mike Harris Jr. jo...
Episode 206: Bob Izumi on 40 Years of Fishing TV, Tournament Evolution, and Life After The Real Fishing Show
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In this special episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, we sit down with Canadian fishing icon Bob Izumi fo...
Episode 205: Renting Boats for the Summer? Inside Canada’s Most Unique Boat Business
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In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, the guys sit down with Rob Racine of J&B Cycle and Marine to...
Episode 204: Inside the Toronto Boat Show - New Princecraft Platinum, Best Time to Buy a Boat, and a $3.2M Tuna
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The Toronto Boat Show is here, and this week on Outdoor Journal Radio, we break down why this is the be...
Episode 203: The Future of Ice Fishing Safety | Ice Thickness From Space
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How do you really know if the ice is safe before you step onto it?
In...
Episode 202: Inside Season 40 | What’s Next for The Fish’n Canada Show
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It is the Outdoor Journal Radio holiday special and the fi...
Episode 201: 25 Years of The New Fly Fisher!
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On today’s episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete...
Episode 200: We Solved the Goldfish Problem!
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On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ottawa is dealing wit...
Episode 199: Our First Reaction to Princecraft’s Wild New Design
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, we have a packed show from start to...
Episode 198: Fishing Tournament Cheater - The Strangest Case We’ve Ever Seen
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A recent kayak bass tournament uncovered one of the strangest cheating attempts we’ve s...
Episode 197: The Great White Shark Boom - What’s Happening in Atlantic Canada
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Great white shark sightings in Atlantic Canada are rising fast — but...
Episode 196: The Tiny Fish That Changed Bass Fishing in Canada Forever
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What if the biggest change in Canadian bass fishing came fr...
Episode 195: Great Whites, Giant Tuna, and Chaos in Canso!
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The Outdoor Journal Radio crew heads to the far edge of Nova Scotia fo...
Episode 194: Massive Grass Carp Caught in Ontario Waters! Are Our Lakes at Risk?
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete react to...
Episode 193: Sleeping with the Wolves
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete Bowman, Steve Niedzwiecki, and Dean Taylor ta...
Episode 192: Walleye Invaded Our Laker Spots!
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The Outdoor Journal Radio crew hits the road again—this time...
Episode 191: Northern Lights and Trophy Walleye at Ontario’s Lodge 88
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On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang, Steve, and De...
Episode 190: Tuna and Tradition at the Wedgeport Tuna Festival
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On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Angelo, Pete, Dean, an...
Episode 189: The Future of Bass Management
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In this episode, Angelo Viola and Pete Bowman welcome Dr. Steven Cook back to the show to break do...
Episode 188: 40 Lakes, 7 Species
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On this episode of the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast, the crew explores La RĂ©serve BeauchĂŞne in Queb...
Episode 187: Meeting Ontario's New Minister of Natural Resources
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In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, the crew sits do...
Episode 186: Is Quebec Hiding Canada’s Best Smallmouth Fishery?
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In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete Bowman and De...
Episode 185: The Retirement Question...
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete hit pause on the re...
Episode 184: Smallmouth Paradise on Lake Timiskaming
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On this “On the Road Again” edition of Outdoor Journal Radio...
Episode 183 : Bigwater Fishing
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In this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and the cr...
Episode 182: Inside Canada's Experimental Lakes
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang flies solo and takes listeners deep in...
Episode 181: Inside ICAST 2025
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete Bowman holds down the fort in studio while Angelo reports live from ICAST to...
Episode 180: How to Fish the Mayfly Hatch
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In this on-the-road episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, the crew sets up camp at Buck Lake Lodge an...
Episode 179: Muskie Anglers Want This Technology Banned?
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On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete regroup between shoots and get into some of th...
Episode 178: A Muskie Took Out Our Cameraman
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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys go on the road to Emo, Ontario, and record straight from Cedar Island Lodge on Pipestone Lake. Angelo, Pete, Dean, Nik, and Vova share stories from the trip so far, ranging from unpredictable weather delays to an epic mu...
Episode 177: Does Timing Matter in Walleye Fishing? (On The Road Again)
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In this on-the-road episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete broadcast from the legendary Hawk Lake Lodge in Sunset Country, Northwestern Ontario. Joined by owner Ted Putnam, they explore whether moon phases and timing actually impact your odds of landing trophy walleye.
This ep...
