The Laguna Podcast

Sports & Recreation Podcasts

The Laguna Podcast, hosted by Andrés Spinetti, is an immersive podcast series that delves into the rich tapestry of fly fishing, conservation, and the cultural narratives surrounding the Texas Coast. Drawing from his extensive experience as a passionate angler and environmental advocate, Spinetti crafts episodes that offer both technical insights and compelling storytelling. What really makes the podcast stand out, though, is the way it celebrates the community. Andrés invites in folks from all walks of life—guides, conservationists, local legends—and lets them tell their life stories. These are the voices who have made the Texas Coast feel like home for countless people. It's the kind of show that makes you proud to be from the coast—or wish you were.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Sports & Recreation Podcasts

Description:

The Laguna Podcast, hosted by Andrés Spinetti, is an immersive podcast series that delves into the rich tapestry of fly fishing, conservation, and the cultural narratives surrounding the Texas Coast. Drawing from his extensive experience as a passionate angler and environmental advocate, Spinetti crafts episodes that offer both technical insights and compelling storytelling. What really makes the podcast stand out, though, is the way it celebrates the community. Andrés invites in folks from all walks of life—guides, conservationists, local legends—and lets them tell their life stories. These are the voices who have made the Texas Coast feel like home for countless people. It's the kind of show that makes you proud to be from the coast—or wish you were.

Language:

English

Website:

https://sites.libsyn.com/467751

Episodes

#87 Ray Box - Redfish, The Arroyo Lodge, & Sweat Equity

3/2/2026

Ray Box joins me to talk about his early LLM experiences, founding gruene outfitters, the arroyo lodge, and poling a shallow sport. Enjoy.

Duration:01:43:19

#86 Jack Campbell - Texas Prestige

2/23/2026

Texas Coast Legend, Capt. Jack Campbell joins me to talk about his life and his experiences, almost three hours long, this is officially the longest episode to date. Enjoy. If the audio sounds slightly off, its because my monitor headphones were forgotten at home and i had to monitor the conversation with no headphones. incase some of yall notice.

Duration:02:53:39

#85 Brett Greco - GrecosOnTheFly

2/16/2026

Brett Greco joins me to chat about his life, from montana, to the keys, to the llm. Quite a list of places to guide & fish. Enjoy.

Duration:00:59:20

#84 Ali Besteiro - LLM Glory Days//Behind Bahia Lines

12/7/2025

Ali joins me to talk about the LLM in its heyday. Plus giving away some cool stories involving fishing a pretty protected area... Enjoy.

Duration:01:14:04

#83 Tom Dorrell - Laguna Days

11/30/2025

Tom Dorrell joins me on the podcast to talk tarpon, trout, and his own story on the texas coast.

Duration:01:48:26

#82 Tom Kilgore - LLM Pioneer Days

11/23/2025

Tom Kilgore joins me to talk about the LLM in its peak. Dodging trotlines, surrounded by redfish, crawling up to big trout on the sand. Enjoy.

Duration:01:28:15

#81 Rob Phillips - Purpose Built Optics

11/2/2025

Rob Phillips joins me to talk about some of his own stories chasing marlin, and Purpose Built Optics. #FishWithPurpose

Duration:01:06:56

Kevin Townsend - The KT Diaries

10/19/2025

Kevin Townsend joins me for a conversation after us jumping a tarpon just a few hours prior. Worth the listen. Enjoy.

Duration:02:15:33

David Mckee - Fire In The Sea

10/12/2025

David Mckee joins me to talk about his personal collection that stands as the greatest collection of texas saltwater lures and tackle. Aswell as some stories about sheika and sandifer.

Duration:02:07:47

David Rowsey - The Buffalo

9/21/2025

David Rowsey joins me to talk about his story, fighting for trout, desalination, and some very cool big fish stories.

Duration:02:12:29

Dave Hayward - Swan Point & Texas Fly Fishing

9/14/2025

Swan Point Landing owner, Dave Hayward, joins me to talk about his story as well as some big trout and cool history about the texas coast.

Duration:00:52:28

Marco Rodriguez - The Unknowns

8/31/2025

Marco Rodriguez joins me to talk about his life in the outdoors, training for the border patrol marine unit, and a few other interesting stories aswell.

Duration:01:47:41

Alvin Dedeaux - Texan Adaptability

7/6/2025

Alvin Dedeaux joins me to talk about his journey in the industry. Beyond stoked to have made this happen.

Duration:01:36:16

Nathan Outlaw - Outlaw Days

6/8/2025

Nathan Outlaw from Harry Goodes joins me to talk about his story aswell as well as his own ideas and thoughts about the industry.

Duration:01:03:14

Bill Bishop - High Rollers

6/1/2025

Bill Bishop joins me to talk about his story, his book (High Rollers), as well as his hopeful aspirations for the future of the fly fishing game.

Duration:01:53:52

Sally Black - Big Trout, Bigger Attitude

5/25/2025

Sally joins me to talk about her life. Kayaks, Fly-Fishing, Wading for Big Trout, and Aubrey Black

Duration:01:41:31

Tim Clancey - New Ideas, NewWater

5/18/2025

Tim Clancey joins me in a detailed recollection of what caused pro line aluminum and new water boats to be created. A man of many stories and words. Enjoy.

Duration:02:05:46

Jim West - Tournaments & Tiderunners

5/11/2025

Jim West joins me to talk about his experiences fishing from the 60s on ward. Multiple tournament wins, and some great stories.

Duration:01:26:20

Corby Robertson - Dagon Apparel

5/4/2025

Corby Robertson joins me to recall a few experiences fishing around the globe, tournament performances and breaks down the message behind dagon.

Duration:01:17:44

Wyman Meinzer - The Trapper

4/27/2025

Wyman Meinzer joins me to talk about his wild life. From shooting big to trapping coyotes.

Duration:02:01:45