Outdoor Journal Radio: The Podcast

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Fishing

Invasive Species

Walleye

Fishing Regulations

Fishing Techniques

Ontario

Invasive Species Centre

Smallmouth Bass

Environmental Conservation

Lake Trout

Conservation

Fishing Industry

Striped Bass

Outdoor Adventures

Bluefin Tuna

Nova Scotia

Lake Obabika

Tuna Fishing

Pike

Fly-In Fishing

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

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	226	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	SportsLeisureWildernessHobbies

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Episode 221: Gas Prices Are Killing Road Trips. Is This the Fix?

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- 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, ... more

14 May 2026 • 1 hr

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Episode 220: Jay Legere

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- 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, ... more

7 May 2026 • 1 hr 28 min

Episode 219: Deer Ticks Are Spreading Across Canada… Here’s Why

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- The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species

- SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures

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30 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 41 min

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Episode 218: The Craziest Fish Behaviour Ever Filmed in Freshwater

What’s really happening under your boat?

After 40 years of fishing, we finally got a look beneath the surface and what we saw completely changed how we think about fish, water clarity, and behavior.

In this episode, we sit down with the team behind... more

23 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 22 min

YouTube

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Recent Guests

Vic Fedeli

Former mayor and Ontario MPP; Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Ontario Provincial Government

Episode: Episode 221: Gas Prices Are Killing Road Trips. Is This the Fix?

Jay Legere

Former CBC journalist/producer, now full-time YouTuber focused on restoring cabins and living off the grid

YouTube/Channel focused on cabin restoration

Episode: Episode 220: Jay Legere

Catherine Bouchard

Research scientist and veterinary epidemiologist, TIC-borne Disease Unit, Public Health Agency of Canada; adjunct professor at Université de Montréal

Public Health Agency of Canada; Université de Montréal

Episode: Episode 219: Deer Ticks Are Spreading Across Canada… Here’s Why

Yvonne Drebert

Owner/Producer at Inspired Planet Productions

Inspired Planet Productions

Episode: Episode 218: The Craziest Fish Behaviour Ever Filmed in Freshwater

Zach Melnick

Co-owner/Producer at Inspired Planet Productions

Inspired Planet Productions

Episode: Episode 218: The Craziest Fish Behaviour Ever Filmed in Freshwater

John Anderson

Muskie's Canada Hall of Famer, Ottawa River guide, founder of the Ottawa Fish School

Ottawa Fish School / Musky's Canada

Episode: Episode 216: He Built a Fishing School… and It SOLD OUT in 2 HOURS (216 Kids Learning to Fish)

Jay Siemens

YouTuber extraordinaire, cinematographer, co-owner of Uncle Mark's Outpost, co-founder of Uncut Angling

Uncle Mark's Outpost • Uncut Angling • YouTube

Episode: Episode 212: How Jay Siemens Built One of the Biggest Fishing Channels on YouTube

Bob Izumi

Legendary fishing broadcaster and tournament angler with over 40 years of experience in the industry

Bob Izumi's Real Fishing Show

Episode: Episode 206: Bob Izumi on 40 Years of Fishing TV, Tournament Evolution, and Life After The Real Fishing Show

Rob Racine

President at J&B Cycle and Marine and Freedom Cruise Canada.

J&B Cycle and Marine

Episode: Episode 205: Renting Boats for the Summer? Inside Canada’s Most Unique Boat Business

Hosts

Angelo Viola

Host of Outdoor Journal Radio; co-host with long-running involvement in fishing and boating media.

Peter Bowman

Co-host; long-time voice in fishing media and outdoor broadcasting.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 660 ratings

Found fun
Just found the Outdoor Journal radio after all these years, last time was on Fan. So happy 😂
Apple Podcasts
5
73Jones
Canada7 months ago
Top notch
I’ve grew up watching the show and always enjoyed my Saturday mornings. Now that I’ve got into the podcast world you’re always on. I’ve got my 2 of my 4 boys hooked on fishing and enjoying the fish n Canada show. We all wish for many more wonderful years of the show. Cheers all the best
Apple Podcasts
5
Jon consack
Canada10 months ago
Too clear
Excellent episode boys. Thanks for introducing these amazing documentaries to us. I just watched all 3. I gotta say the first 2 had me feeling a little down but episode 3 brought me back to feeling positive. And the footage was incredible. I can’t believe they actually discovered sculpin! And the trout porn was amazing 😂
Apple Podcasts
5
Sasquatch 365
Canada2 years ago
Loved it!
“I just listened to an amazing podcast that totally captivated me. The insights were spot on, and the discussions really made me think. Definitely adding this to my regular listening list!”
Apple Podcasts
5
MajhailOP
Canada2 years ago
The best outdoor podcast
Podcast Addict
5
Danimal Outdoors
2 years ago

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Fans appreciate guest diversity and behind-the-scenes industry insights.

Listeners praise the hosts for credible fishing and outdoor knowledge, banter, and practical tips.

Many note consistent quality and entertaining, informative episodes.

Listeners highlight strong production value and useful, actionable content for anglers and boaters.

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Apple Podcasts	#3	Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#156	Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts	#246	United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#92	China/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#188	Norway/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

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Episode 221: Gas Prices Are Killing Road Trips. Is This the Fix?

Q: What does this mean for families wanting to explore northern Ontario?

The guests describe rail as a cost-effective alternative to driving, with multiple stops and broad discount programs that make trips to Timmins, Cochrane, and James Bay more accessible.

Episode 221: Gas Prices Are Killing Road Trips. Is This the Fix?

Q: What's driving the Northlander project now that it's back in service?

Vic Fedeli explains the government and provincial partners coordinated funding, rail car procurement, and track ownership to restore service and create a reliable northern link.

Episode 219: Deer Ticks Are Spreading Across Canada… Here’s Why

Q: How did you get involved in studying ticks and Lyme disease?

Catherine explains that exposure to ticks began during fieldwork in Africa, fueling an interest in epidemiology and Lyme disease; she pursued advanced degrees and focused on ticks in southern Quebec, expanding understanding of local transmission and the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi.

Episode 211:How Much Does Bluefin Tuna Fishing REALLY Cost in Canada?

Q: Larry wanted to know the cost of doing a tuna trip and advice on how to approach planning.

The hosts explained that typical full-day charters in the Maritimes run roughly 1,600 to 2,300 per day, which can be cost-effective when shared among 4–6 people. They emphasized that costs include the boat, crew, fuel, and sometimes bait; some charters also require licenses or have separate commercial options. They advised considering the entire trip—getting there, accommodations, meals—in addition to the fishing portion, and noted that most people book 1–2 years in advance due to limited licenses and the narrow seasonal window.

Episode 212: How Jay Siemens Built One of the Biggest Fishing Channels on YouTube

Q: How do you balance chasing outdoor adventures with building a career and family life?

Jay explains there is no universal answer; it depends on personal comfort and family dynamics, but prioritizing family when possible while planning shoots and accepting tradeoffs is key.

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A long-running Canadian outdoors show hosted by two prominent personalities with a focus on practical outdoor skills, fishing, boating, and environmental topics. Episodes typically feature in-depth conversations with guests from fishing, boating, science, and conservation, plus behind-the-scenes industry insights, gear and production notes, and real-world anecdotes. The mix of expert researchers, seasoned anglers, industry leaders, and media figures provides a broad view of outdoor culture, safety, and business, often paired with listener questions and sponsor discussions. Noteworthy is the show's balance of technical how-tos, safety and conservation topics, and candid industry storytelling, making it useful for both aspiring guests and bra... more

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2. Jay Legere
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6. John Anderson
7. Jay Siemens
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