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Two Rivers Lodge
Ontario
Lake Simcoe
Chaudière Lodge
Fishing
French River
Walleye
Hospitality
Livescope
Lodge Ownership
Outdoor Journal Radio
Muskie Fishing
Staffing
Digital Detox
Upper French River
Chaudière Island, Ontario, Canada
Canada
Trade Shows
Northwestern Ontario
The Last Call (reality TV Show)

In 2009, sheet metal mechanic, Steve Niedzwiecki, turned his passions into reality using steadfast belief in himself and his vision by investing everything in a once-obscure run-down Canadian fishing lodge.After ten years, the now-former lodge owner and co-host of The Fish'n Canada Show is here to share stories of inspiration, relationships and the many struggles that turned his monumental gamble ... more

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The dog days of summer aren’t just hot weather, they’re the point in the season when a fishing lodge gets squeezed from every direction. When the heat hangs on, the days feel endless, and the finish line is still weeks away, you can feel staff focus ... more

The fastest way into a fishing guide career is not a perfect resume, it is getting yourself into the right lodge and proving you belong there. Around the table at Two Rivers Lodge, we sit down with three working guides, Rick Payne, John “Cowboy” Jomb... more

A fishing guide’s job is not just finding fish. It’s reading people, managing pressure, and turning a tough bite into a day your guests will still talk about on the drive home. Around the table at Two Rivers Lodge, we trade honest stories about guidi... more

You can own a lodge, hire great guides, and still feel your confidence wobble the moment you step onto a dock where nobody cares about your past. At Two Rivers Lodge, I’m back in the boat as a working guide, staring at new water, new electronics, and... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Salinas
Guide at Two Rivers Lodge
Two Rivers Lodge
Episode: Episode 147: Life Behind The Guideboat Wheel
Steve Derward
Guide at Two Rivers Lodge
Two Rivers Lodge
Episode: Episode 147: Life Behind The Guideboat Wheel
Cowboy John Bryan
Guide, frequent guest on the show
Two Rivers Lodge
Episode: Episode 147: Life Behind The Guideboat Wheel
Rick Payne
Guide, instructor/type of storyteller on round-table
Two Rivers Lodge
Episode: Episode 147: Life Behind The Guideboat Wheel
Paige Drew
New female professional guide invited to the lodge
Two Rivers Lodge / Lodge team
Episode: Episode 143: Rookies On The River
Caleb Johnson
Senior dock hand / YouTube content creator in training
Two Rivers Lodge / YouTube creator
Episode: Episode 143: Rookies On The River
Travis Smith
Paige's boyfriend, M&R Fisheries Department staff, helped with camp setup
M&R Fisheries Department / Thunder Bay region
Episode: Episode 143: Rookies On The River
Willie The Oilman
Owner of Two Rivers Lodge, Canora, Ontario; guest on the show
Two Rivers Lodge
Episode: Episode 142: A Lodge Owner’s Playbook For Weather And Growth
Donny Crowder
Owner/operator of Hotbox Huts
Hotbox Huts
Episode: Episode 141: Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing Recap With Hotbox Huts

Hosts

Pete Bowman
Co-hosts of Outdoor Journal Radio with deep ties to lodge and outdoor media.
Angelo Viola
Host with a focus on guiding and outdoor lodge conversations.
Steve Niedzwiecki
Former lodge owner and co-host, versed in hospitality and guiding.
Willie The Oil Man
Owner of Two Rivers Lodge and regular guest/host with deep operations experience.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • One the best podcast

    Loves it and hello Nixon

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Huxter73
    Canada10 months ago
  • Thought provoking podcast

    Love the podcast and all the subjects you address! Love hearing stories about your guests and getting to know them. Thanks for an awesome podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    janellesmith
    Canada2 years ago
  • Loon reply

    Thank you for your question! The loon answer for me is summer Upper French River!! Respectfully yours Steve

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    North Stalker
    Canada2 years ago
  • Loons

    Not a joke just haven’t travelled much. Where in Canada have you seen the most loons while fishing and at what time of year ? Thanks Steve

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Silly gold
    Canada2 years ago
  • Very Informative

    Your podcasts are excellent! I couldn’t agree more with your Jam Night sessions commentary - Cats in the Cradle is a true classic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schlick-77
    Canada2 years ago

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Fans appreciate behind-the-scenes glimpses into remote operations and guest experiences.
Listeners praise deep-dive hospitality insights and engaging storytelling from lodge life.
Audience often notes the show's practical, mentorship-forward approach for aspiring lodge operators.

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Apple Podcasts
#58
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#75
Ireland/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#162
New Zealand/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 109: The Return of Willie?
Q: What are the newest developments at Two Rivers Lodge and how are you balancing growth with maintaining quality?
Willie explains they are prioritizing sustainability by keeping occupancy to a small, manageable number, focusing on the resource and guest experience, and planning phased improvements with dedicated staff rather than rapid expansion.
Episode 108: Fishing, Finding Purpose, and Full Circle Moments
Q: After Chaudière, tell me a little bit about the direction your experience took you and how you got into guiding full time?
He explains a gradual shift from traditional sales roles toward guiding, driven by passion, mentorship, and the appeal of outdoor education and experiences for families.
Episode 108: Fishing, Finding Purpose, and Full Circle Moments
Q: Do you foresee at some point that you may actually invest in a lodge or are you happy where you're at?
Jake discusses the potential for lodge ownership in the future, but emphasizes the current focus on guiding, building clientele, and balancing life in the Algoma region; the idea of expanding with cottages and shared management is also explored.
Episode 108: Fishing, Finding Purpose, and Full Circle Moments
Q: So tell me a little bit about living in the Algoma region. And more specifically, are you right in Sault Ste. Marie?
He describes living on the east end of Sault Ste. Marie, the slower pace, community feel, and the appeal of northern life for outdoorsy families.
Episode 108: Fishing, Finding Purpose, and Full Circle Moments
Q: And one of the things that I would love to dive into here in a minute, but tell us the story from your point of view on how you found me.
Jake explains how he first encountered the host through a life-changing lodge experience as a kid and later built his career around guiding, mentorship, and collaboration with other guides in the Algoma region.

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What is Diaries of a Lodge Owner about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on running remote outdoor lodges and the life surrounding guiding, hospitality, and outdoor entrepreneurship. Episodes weave behind-the-scenes lodge operations, staffing strategies, guest experiences, and the personal journeys of lodge owners and guides, with stories ranging from weathering seasonal cycles to building community and partnerships in the outdoors economy. A standout theme is practical leadership and hands-on problem solving in remote settings, delivered through long-form conversations with lodge operators, guides, and high-profile outdoors personalities. The format often blends practical hospitality lessons with colorful, heartfelt storytelling, making it valuable for aspiring lodge operators, outdoor hospitalit... more

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2. Steve Derward
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7. Travis Smith
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