# bait (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bait. Page: Feed: --- ## [Born Broken? Reclaiming Worth Beyond Original Sin | Episode 528](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/579) _2026-08-18 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/11aa6591-1f40-4605-a071-7fe21efd9194.mp3) ## [2026 Vuelta - Tom Schuler And Mitch Teich](https://soundcloud.com/user-280531442/2026-vuelta-tom-schuler-and) _2026-08-17 · Bait and Switch Podcast_ This week, former professional cyclist Tom Schuler and NPR’s Mitch Teich join us to preview the upcoming Vuelta a España! We kick things off with a deep dive into the state of American cycling, discussing the financial hurdles of hosting a three-week race in the U.S. and hearing about the record-breaking success of the Tour of America’s Dairyland. The conversation shifts to the dominance of Tadej… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2384206260-user-280531442-2026-vuelta-tom-schuler-and.mp3) ## [Shayla Roundtree ( S5 E6 ) 3 minute highlights](https://soundcloud.com/user-280531442/shayla-roundtree-s5-e6-3) _2026-08-12 · Bait and Switch Podcast_ Shayla Roundtree ( S5 E6 ) 3 minute highlights by Bait and Switch Podcast [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2380388514-user-280531442-shayla-roundtree-s5-e6-3.mp3) ## [Be More Awake: Lessons From the Buddha | Episode 526](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/578) _2026-08-11 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ What does it actually mean when someone tells us to “be like the Buddha”? In Fishing Without Bait Episode 527, Jim Ellermeyer sits down with longtime co-host and Producer Mike to explore Buddhism not as an unreachable ideal, but as a practical way of approaching everyday life. Being awake doesn't mean being perfect. It means noticing what is happening around us, recognizing what is happening… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/65aa768a-d941-44c3-a9c3-3fc2f2108a6e.mp3) ## [Paulie G ( S4 E18 & S6 E5, E5A ) Consolidated](https://soundcloud.com/user-280531442/paulie-g-s4-e18-s6-e5-e5a) _2026-08-10 · Bait and Switch Podcast_ For August our consolidated episode features our interviews with Paul Grevsmuehl. 2 of the 3 episodes are skits. I'm not sure about how they turned out. Give this a listen and find out. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2379321434-user-280531442-paulie-g-s4-e18-s6-e5-e5a.mp3) ## [Vic Costik’s Love Letter to Pittsburgh | Episode 526](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/577) _2026-08-03 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Fishing Without Bait 526 , we continue our conversation with Vic Costik of the New Rust Pittsburgh Podcast . In Part 2, Vic joins Jim Ellermeyer for a thoughtful discussion about identity, community, safety, recovery and the daily work of becoming a more compassionate person. Vic explains why they try to approach ignorance through “neutral inquiry,” beginning with questions rather than… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/35b6b8f7-c60c-4451-9f65-5441c053d1d6.mp3) ## [B&S Movies - Owning Mahowny - Joe Kay and Scott Cvecko](https://soundcloud.com/user-280531442/b-s-movies-owning-mahowny-joe) _2026-08-03 · Bait and Switch Podcast_ This week, Joe Kay from the Play That Rock and Roll podcast and longtime friend Scott Cvecko join us to talk about the 2003 film Owning Mahowny starring Philip Seymour Hoffman. We dive into the gut-wrenching true story of a bank manager who used his position to embezzle millions to feed a crippling gambling addiction. We chat about Hoffman’s sensational performance as the hollow and lifeless… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374004033-user-280531442-b-s-movies-owning-mahowny-joe.mp3) ## [Vic’s Story: Identity, Transition & Finding Community | Episode 525](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/576) _2026-07-28 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Episode 525 of Fishing Without Bait , Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Vic Costik for Part 1 of a conversation about community, authenticity, connection, and finding the courage to become more fully yourself. Vic is a designer, community advocate, and the creator of New Rust , a podcast exploring Pittsburgh’s transformation through the individual stories of people doing interesting things throughout the… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/5c511ef3-4ab1-4e75-81a7-e9f59d15dfa7.mp3) ## [S9 E8A - Haji Outlaw - Life in LA](https://soundcloud.com/user-280531442/s9e8a-haji-outlaw-life-in-la) _2026-07-27 · Bait and Switch Podcast_ This week, comedian and writer Haji Outlaw joins us for the second half of our interview! We dive into Haji’s move to Los Angeles in 2009 and the reality of navigating the professional writing world, including the crucial role of representation and why an agent is the key to getting into the room. Haji shares stories from his time writing for The Eric Andre Show and At Midnight, and how a spec… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2369202707-user-280531442-s9e8a-haji-outlaw-life-in-la.mp3) ## [Political Differences Without Losing Each Other | Episode 524](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/575) _2026-07-21 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ Fishing Without Bait 524 presents the third and final part of Jim Ellermeyer’s conversation with Missy Sorg about political differences, social-media behavior and the possibility of maintaining meaningful relationships with people who do not share our beliefs. Rather than trying to win a debate, Jim and Missy examine what happens when people listen to respond instead of listening to learn. They… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/1d5b8421-ab0e-494e-991b-94e196c0a648.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v0oGf1uji8oH) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [S9 E8 - Comedian and Writer Haji Outlaw](https://soundcloud.com/user-280531442/s9e8-comedian-and-writer-haji) _2026-07-19 · Bait and Switch Podcast_ This week we talk to Chicago-based comedian Haji Outlaw! We chat about how Haji got his start in stand-up after skipping a Roots concert for an open mic and his perspective on being a stronger writer than a performer. Haji shares stories about coming up in the Chicago scene with future stars like Hannibal Buress and TJ Miller, the strategy behind developing a "locked-in" set, and the nuances of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2363676125-user-280531442-s9e8-comedian-and-writer-haji.mp3) ## [A Murder in Wauwatosa ( S5 E5 & E5A ) 3 min Highlights](https://soundcloud.com/user-280531442/a-murder-in-wauwatosa-s5-e5) _2026-07-16 · Bait and Switch Podcast_ The highlight episode for July features our Season 5 interview with author , Paul Hoffman. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2362227755-user-280531442-a-murder-in-wauwatosa-s5-e5.mp3) ## [Beyond the Party Line | Episode 523](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/574) _2026-07-14 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Episode 523 of Fishing Without Bait , we continue our conversation with Missy Sorg in Part 2 of a thoughtful and challenging discussion about politics, responsibility, family support, and respectful disagreement. Missy and Jim Ellermeyer begin by examining the complicated realities surrounding abortion and the question of what happens after a child is born. Their conversation moves beyond… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/038f241e-3027-496d-851b-0f83a548b43f.mp3) ## [Magazines & Books ( S4 E16 & S4 E27 ) Consoildated](https://soundcloud.com/user-280531442/magazines-books-s4-e16-s4-e27) _2026-07-13 · Bait and Switch Podcast_ The consolidated tract for July features the editor for Milwaukee Magazine and Author Patrick McBride. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2359669802-user-280531442-magazines-books-s4-e16-s4-e27.mp3) ## [Respect Across Political Lines | Episode 522](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/573) _2026-07-07 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Fishing Without Bait 522 , Jim Ellermeyer begins a new conversation with Missy Sorg about one of the most difficult challenges many people face today: how to stay connected when political differences feel personal, painful, and divisive. Missy shares why she wanted to return to the show and talk openly about strained friendships, lost connections, and the fear of being reduced to a political… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/ca054c6a-5a64-46d1-b41e-d0cf27d4eabb.mp3) ## [Bait And Switch Music - XTC - English Settlement - Tom Schuler and Mitch Teich](https://soundcloud.com/user-280531442/bait-and-switch-music-xtc) _2026-07-06 · Bait and Switch Podcast_ Another Bait and Switch Music Review with our esteemed panel of CYCLING experts?? Yes, you heard that right! Cycling champion Tom Schuler picks our album and he's joined by Mitch Teich as we review the 1982 album English Settlement by XTC! We start out asking Tom why he picked this particular record and dive into the band's deliberate transition from a hard-driving commercial sound to a more… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2353767611-user-280531442-bait-and-switch-music-xtc.mp3) ## [Fighting Ideas, Not People with Eamon and Merlin | Episode 521](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/572) _2026-06-30 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Fishing Without Bait 521 , we conclude our four-part conversation with returning guests Eamon and Merlin , hosts of A Gay and His Enby . This final part brings the discussion into questions of faith, culture, identity, queer history, personal freedom, and the importance of community. Jim, Eamon, and Merlin talk about the many ways people interpret the divine, how history and education shape… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/d982ef22-3c6d-4e73-bb8e-10c0ebe4fb9d.mp3) ## [2026 Tour de France - Mitch Teich and Brian Halm](https://soundcloud.com/user-280531442/2026tourdefrance-mitch-teich) _2026-06-28 · Bait and Switch Podcast_ This week we assemble our panel of esteemed guests, cyclist Brian Halm and Mitch Teich, for our annual preview of the Tour de France! We discuss the favorites of the race, we examine the sprinting field, we take a look at the potential issues with the heat, the strategic importance of the Alpe d’Huez climbs, the new team time trial format and of course we make our predictions for the winner of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2351158241-user-280531442-2026tourdefrance-mitch-teich.mp3) ## [Eamon & Merlin on Faith, Curiosity, and Healing | Episode 520](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/571) _2026-06-23 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ Part 3 of our conversation with returning guests Eamon and Merlin continues an honest and thoughtful discussion about curiosity, personal growth, and the courage to question long-held beliefs. The conversation explores how choosing facts over assumptions can lead to greater understanding, why asking "What if I'm wrong?" creates opportunities for growth, and how embracing uncertainty can become a… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/ee6b1591-3ae7-4685-9d77-d503ba3d73d5.mp3) ## [Eamon and Merlin on Why Bigotry Can't Survive Proximity | Episode 519](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/570) _2026-06-16 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Part 2 of our conversation with returning guests Eamon and Merlin, we continue exploring the intersection of mindfulness, acceptance, personal growth, and human connection. The discussion moves through deeply personal experiences involving family relationships, coming out, marriage, forgiveness, faith, and the challenges of overcoming long-held beliefs. Eamon and Merlin share how authentic… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/286e443b-489a-4ca8-a64a-9014f71cb730.mp3) ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uMuHKbRLFETb) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Eamon and Merlin Return: Community, Identity, and Courage | Episode 518](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/569) _2026-06-09 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ Returning guests Eamon and Merlin are back on Fishing Without Bait for Part 1 of a deeply personal and timely conversation about identity, community, and creating a life that aligns with your values. Several years after their first appearance on the show, Eamon and Merlin reflect on the events that led them to leave Texas and build a new life in Pittsburgh. They discuss the importance of feeling… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/16ae02c7-1a30-44eb-aac1-404a7e65333f.mp3) ## [Joanna Lowe on Turning Pain Into Purpose | Episode 517](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/568) _2026-05-26 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Part 4 of our continuing conversation, returning guest Joanna Lowe joins host Jim Ellermeyer for an emotional and deeply honest discussion about grief, creativity, healing, and reclaiming life after devastating loss. Joanna shares how the death of her husband transformed her life and ultimately inspired her one-woman performance piece Widow. Through poetry, storytelling, humor, and raw… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/16f05177-963a-4f49-a17a-1a9ec3b3b383.mp3) ## [Joanna Lowe on Grief, Art, and Learning to Live Again | Episode 516](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/567) _2026-05-19 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Part 3 of our continuing conversation, Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back returning guest Joanna Lowe for an unfiltered discussion about grief, anger, trauma, survival, and the complicated reality of healing after profound loss. Joanna opens up about the experience of widowhood, the emotional isolation of grief, and the well-meaning things people say that often miss the mark. She discusses the… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/e4c00434-389f-4167-af2c-bed71ec46986.mp3) ## [Joanna Lowe on Grief That Changes You Forever | Episode 515](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/566) _2026-05-12 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Part 2 of our conversation with Joanna Lowe, we move into a deeply personal and profound discussion about grief, trauma, and what it means to rebuild a life after devastating loss. Joanna shares the story of losing her husband just months after their marriage—a loss that didn’t just take a partner, but reshaped her entire world. She opens up about experiencing prolonged grief disorder, losing… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/e5442efc-4b8b-4a03-8dc6-e3b8f3b3c2d1.mp3) ## [Joanna Lowe Returns: Spoken Word, Courage & Creating Your Own Path | Episode 514](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/565) _2026-05-05 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Fishing Without Bait 514 (Part 1), we welcome back Joanna Lowe for the beginning of a powerful and personal conversation. Joanna shares the unexpected story of how she became a spoken word artist—born from a moment of fear, vulnerability, and the decision to take control. From stepping on stage terrified to finding her voice through performance, this episode explores how courage isn’t the… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/234645df-0e21-404b-b23d-1f1c62625a33.mp3) ## [Fishing Without Bait 513: Gratitude, High-Frequency Living & Letting Go](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/564) _2026-04-27 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and Mike dive into the transformative power of gratitude and what it means to live as a “high-frequency” person. Drawing from principles rooted in 12-step recovery and mindfulness, Jim explains how shifting your mindset—away from comparison, criticism, and complaint—can fundamentally change your thinking, relationships, and even your brain… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/929e0f5e-b347-4146-b940-c4a5a9773b71.mp3) ## [From Injury to Insight: Jessie Notarius on Strength & Patience | Episode 512](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/563) _2026-04-14 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ This episode of Fishing Without Bait concludes our powerful conversation with Jessie Notarius, known in the wrestling world as The Unwilting Tatiana. Jessie opens up about the realities behind her wrestling journey—what it truly takes to pursue a passion while navigating injuries, setbacks, and the emotional toll that comes with them. She shares her experience with a recent wrist fracture, the… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/0f44adf3-6def-4318-a20c-a07d4b836f4a.mp3) ## [From Wrestling to Real Life: Jessie Notarius on Confidence & Mindset | Episode 511](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/562) _2026-04-14 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Part 2 of our conversation with Jessie Notarius—known in the wrestling world as The Unwilting Tatiana—we take a deeper dive into self-worth, boundaries, and personal growth. Jessie reflects on what it truly means to deserve respect, understanding, and equality in relationships, and why settling for less can cost us valuable time and energy. Through thoughtful discussion, we explore how… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/9d95fe4a-47d9-4b16-82ee-4db1007a3183.mp3) ## [Building a Foundation After Setbacks with Jessie Notarius | Episode 510](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/561) _2026-04-06 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back Jessie Notarius—also known as pro wrestler The Unwilting Tatiana—for an honest and reflective conversation about life transitions, resilience, and rebuilding after disappointment. Jessie shares what happened after losing her dream job as a set painter for the Pittsburgh CLO and how that unexpected change forced her to pivot into… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/7d0ca054-f41c-47eb-9fee-9394877f2fa8.mp3) ## [A Mother’s Strength: Emily on Healing, Fear, and Hope | Episode 509](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/560) _2026-03-31 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In this powerful continuation of our conversation with Emily, we explore what life looks like after surviving the unimaginable. Following her daughter McKenna’s life-saving kidney transplant, Emily shares how her perspective on life, fear, and mindfulness has fundamentally shifted. From navigating the uncertainty of a rare genetic condition to balancing the emotional needs of her entire family,… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/fc9facf8-5efa-4f7d-878a-d216e15e90e4.mp3) ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/acOcbYZaOCZB) _2026-03-31 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [From ICU to Hope: Emily’s Story of Resilience and Recovery | Episode 508](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/559) _2026-03-24 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ This week on Fishing Without Bait, we continue our powerful conversation with returning guest Emily as she shares the next chapter in her daughter McKenna’s incredible journey. From the uncertainty of the PICU to the first small signs of awareness, Emily walks us through the emotional highs and devastating lows of recovery. She recounts moments of hope—like McKenna responding for the first… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/6d2b5013-7e24-4fd7-8a0c-4613477c3d7d.mp3) ## [Fishing Without Bait 507: Holding On to Hope with Emily](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/558) _2026-03-17 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ This week on Fishing Without Bait, we continue our deeply moving conversation with returning guest Emily. In this episode, Emily shares the intense and emotional journey following her daughter McKenna’s sudden medical crisis. What began as a normal day quickly turned into a life-threatening situation involving emergency surgery, strokes, and unimaginable uncertainty. Emily walks us through the… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/0b81e41c-a651-4bbd-af63-e09d3d912f50.mp3) ## [Emily’s Mother’s Intuition: The Night Everything Changed | Episode 506](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/557) _2026-03-10 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim welcomes back returning guest Emily — whose recovery journey inspired many listeners in her previous appearance. This time, she shares a new chapter marked not by addiction, but by maternal instinct, fear, and extraordinary courage. Emily describes how she sensed something was wrong with her healthy two-year-old daughter weeks before doctors confirmed… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/dcb60252-9d59-4379-9db1-573038e31804.mp3) ## [Knowing Which Weeds to Pull with Zeke Mercer | Episode 505](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/556) _2026-03-03 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ Part 4 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer dives deep into personal evolution, self-awareness, and the courage to reassess life’s direction. Zeke candidly discusses recognizing when wrestling — something she deeply loves — has become “one of the weeds,” using the metaphor of “planting flowers and pulling weeds” to frame growth and change. Jim and Zeke explore how “things work until they don’t,”… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/8ece4217-2a6f-46e5-811a-0561ead0837c.mp3) ## [Pre Muskie Max, Story from last summer](https://anzomcik.podbean.com/e/pre-muskie-max-story-from-last-summer/) _2026-02-25 · Fat A.Z. Musky Podcast_ We talk the Muskie Max with some random topic mixed in, then switch over to a story from Todd's early season in NY [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eyjmxi7cygiqyt2x/ZOOM0170.mp3) ## [Zeke Mercer on Identity, Ego & Respect | Episode 504](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/555) _2026-02-24 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Part 3 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer, we dive deeper into themes of identity, perception, and personal growth. Zeke discusses healthcare bias, longstanding societal beliefs, and how misinformation shapes real-world experiences. The conversation explores the dangers of bitterness and resentment, the balance between ego and skill, and the importance of cultivating environments where people… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/0f109ecf-7e9a-4fc0-a14e-eef08b63bade.mp3) ## [The people you meet and the fish you catch](https://anzomcik.podbean.com/e/the-people-you-meet-and-the-fish-you-catch/) _2026-02-18 · Fat A.Z. Musky Podcast_ Todd talks of a client he took last spring, and the story leads to another strange fish caught in Andy's back yard [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wuz2rcniwunwu2qi/ZOOM0169.mp3) ## [Zeke Mercer: Sacrifice, Identity & Self-Discovery | Episode 503](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/554) _2026-02-17 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ Part 2 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer dives deeper into the realities behind ambition, sacrifice, and self-worth. Zeke speaks candidly about guiding younger wrestlers, confronting the harsh truth that “wrestling doesn’t owe you a thing,” and the emotional crossroads between acceptance and bitterness. The conversation expands into integrity, ethical living, and how actions reveal character… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/87fa8238-e3d6-499d-93c0-260fbb18bf26.mp3) ## [Ny show recap and big Lake Erie musky](https://anzomcik.podbean.com/e/ny-show-recap-and-big-lake-erie-musky/) _2026-02-12 · Fat A.Z. Musky Podcast_ We run down The Ny show, then we jump topics to a big musky caught walleye fishing in lake Erie and the back story of the loose connection that fish has to Todd. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q25xmbx8wyvtjumc/ZOOM0168.mp3) ## [Zeke Mercer: When Passion Needs a Pause | Episode 502](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/553) _2026-02-10 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Fishing Without Bait 502 (Part 1), Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back pro wrestler Zeke Mercer (she/her) for a thoughtful and honest discussion about burnout, identity, and intentional change. Zeke shares her carefully planned decision to step away from wrestling after years of dedication—not as a reaction, but as a wise mind choice. She talks openly about the physical toll of wrestling, emotional… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/03d66175-c5b5-4658-839f-59939fa0d1c3.mp3) ## [Faith, Focus and Control with Shane Chojnacki | Episode 501](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/552) _2026-02-03 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Part 4 of our conversation with Shane Chojnacki — known in the ring as The Savage Gentleman Victor Benjamin — we dive deeper into faith, mindfulness, personal values, and living with intention. Shane shares how moments of upheaval led him toward clarity, spiritual grounding, and a renewed sense of purpose. Together, we explore how constant noise, digital distraction, and negativity pull us away… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/e66a0ce0-459f-48b6-8ed6-0b39d2cfac31.mp3) ## [First tournament win on the first try.](https://anzomcik.podbean.com/e/first-tournament-win-on-the-first-try/) _2026-01-28 · Fat A.Z. Musky Podcast_ Andy and Todd discuss the first place win from this past fall. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7nukvrmwp9wede9n/ZOOM0167.mp3) ## [Turning Pain Into Purpose with Shane Chojnacki | Episode 500](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/551) _2026-01-27 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Fishing Without Bait 500, we continue Part 3 of our in-depth conversation with Shane Chojnacki — MMA fighter, boxing coach, personal trainer, and professional wrestler known as The Savage Gentleman Victor Benjamin. Shane opens up about pivotal moments in his life, including losing his job, navigating divorce, physical injury, and rebuilding from the ground up. Through mindfulness, faith, and… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/d773d0d1-c071-437b-9666-dcbbbf511108.mp3) ## [Shane Chojnacki on Discipline, Failure, and Playing the Film All the Way Through | Episode 499](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/550) _2026-01-20 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Fishing Without Bait 499, we continue our conversation with Victor Benjamin, also known as Shane Chojnacki—MMA fighter, boxing coach, and professional wrestler known as The Savage Gentleman. Part 2 dives deeper into the discipline and mindset that shaped Shane’s life. He reflects on learning to “play the film all the way through,” weighing consequences instead of chasing short-term… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/3f40ffa8-77f9-4dfa-9cd8-4fb984065f67.mp3) ## [Prepping for the show, thinking of years gone by.](https://anzomcik.podbean.com/e/prepping-for-the-show-thinking-of-years-gone-by/) _2026-01-18 · Fat A.Z. Musky Podcast_ Andy and Todd hit quickly on the up coming shows, the progress of preparing. We discuss progression and change over time from bait type and style, preferences on rods from the past 15 years. Turn over rate in the muskie community. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3zfsd2vwsfiar7km/ZOOM0166.mp3) ## [Refusing to Let My Past Define Me with Shane Chojnacki | Episode 498](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/549) _2026-01-13 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ Host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Shane Chojnacki — a professional fighter, trainer, health advocate, and pro wrestler known as Victor Benjamin — for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about resilience, choice, and personal responsibility. Shane opens up about growing up in an environment marked by addiction, violence, and scarcity, while still finding moments of community, guidance, and… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/10e73960-79cb-4835-b38d-d869424b7f7d.mp3) ## [The Stories We Carry — and the Ones We Release with Santina Grace | Episode 497](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/548) _2026-01-06 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In Fishing Without Bait 497 , we continue our thoughtful conversation with returning guest Clairvoyant Santina Grace in Part 4 of this series. This episode centers on listening — to ourselves, to others, and to the deeper awareness that helps us release fear, judgment, and mental clutter. Jim Ellermeyer and Santina discuss compassion, choice points, and the stories we hold onto, as well as the… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/02d51998-5a80-472d-9e3c-34b7cf56b1a5.mp3) ## [Better late than never](https://anzomcik.podbean.com/e/better-late-than-never/) _2026-01-02 · Fat A.Z. Musky Podcast_ Andy and Todd play catch up since the last show (very long time ago). Anyway, Andy hits on his fishing season, most of it. Todd quickly goes over his early season PA trips. Stay tuned as we got more shows to come. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ytit5z89xiy8t2xs/ZOOM0165.mp3) ## [A Mindful New Year Message: January 1st Is Just Another Day](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/547) _2025-12-29 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ In this special holiday message, Fishing Without Bait takes a mindful pause to reflect on resilience, intention, and moving forward with purpose. Jim Ellermeyer shares why traditional New Year’s resolutions often set us up for disappointment — and why setting intentions, grounded in small, achievable actions, can lead to meaningful change. This episode explores gratitude, relationships,… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/5ae52e41-b81b-4248-9fa9-ab3247d74d68.mp3) ## [A Holiday Message from Fishing Without Bait](https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/546) _2025-12-23 · fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com (Humility Health and Wellness LLC.) · Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast_ This holiday message from Fishing Without Bait is a moment of pause and gratitude. Jim Ellermeyer shares a short reflection for the season — acknowledging the challenges and emotions that often come with the holidays, while offering encouragement, mindfulness, and compassion. Whether the holidays are joyful, difficult, or somewhere in between, this message reminds us to stay present and gentle… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/135545e5-1a77-43a4-9708-e23ad9fb8159/7f2b3921-6afd-4a68-a7c9-676333e18c64.mp3)