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Episode 1426: THE INTERNATIONAL ANGLE (FISHING THE OPENS FROM CANADA WITH JOSH GIROLDI) Apr 15, 2026

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Josh Giroldi from Beachville, ON Canada is in the BTL studio and talks about fishing the Bassmaster Opens and trying to qualify for the Bassmaster EQ's.

Episode 1425: BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK- EPISODE #32 (APRIL 15TH, 2026) Apr 15, 2026

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BEST ON TOUR THIS WEEK is a short weekly show hosted by BTL's Matt Pangrac and industry veteran Dave Rush from Best On Tour. Every Tuesday morning you'll get an objective look at what happened of the past week in professional bass fishing on the water and in the industry.
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Episode 1424: RANDY BLAUKAT REACTS TO HIS DAY WITH FORWARD-FACING SONAR (INTERVIEW) Apr 14, 2026

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Randy Blaukat joins BTL to answer some questions and give his thoughts following a day on the water with forward-facing sonar.
ABOUT BTL:
BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards. BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.
ABOUT THE HOST:
Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium. Combining his media background with tournament experience, Pangrac remains a central voice in the sport's ongoing evolution.

Episode 1423: NEW DETAILS ON THE B.A.S.S. LIFETIME BAN FOR BASSMASTER OPEN ANGLER (WITH CO-HOST MARK JEFFREYS) Apr 14, 2026

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Matt is joined by Mark Jeffreys to talk about the collegiate bowling championship, Matt's trip with Randy Blaukat, and the recent lifetime for a Bassmaster Open angler.

Episode 1422: I TOOK RANDY BLAUKAT LIVESCOPING (NOBODY SAW THIS COMING) Apr 14, 2026

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Matt spends a day on Table Rock lake with Randy Blaukat - a veteran professional bass angler from Joplin, Missouri, with a career spanning over 40 years. He has become one of the most vocal and polarizing figures in the modern angling industry due to his strong opposition to advanced electronics....and today he catches a bass using forward-facing sonar for the very first time.
ABOUT BTL:
BASS TALK LIVE (BTL) was voted by fans as the “Best Bass Fishing Podcast of 2025” in the Best On Tour Awards. BTL is the industry’s longest-running live show, providing an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the professional bass fishing world through expert tournament analysis and high-profile guest interviews. Started by Mark Jeffreys and now hosted by Matt Pangrac, the show has connected fans to the "game behind the game" for the past 22 years with real-time insights.
ABOUT THE HOST:
Matt Pangrac is a fixture in the professional bass fishing community, serving as the host of the industry’s longest-running live podcast, Bass Talk Live while competing in the Bassmaster Opens. His career in the industry spans over 15 years, moving from a founding member of the University of Oklahoma fishing team to a decade-long role as a senior writer for The Bass Zone. Since 2021, he has contributed to preserving the sport's history as a member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. In June 2025, he and partner Andrew Upshaw led Team USA to a gold medal victory at the Pan-American Bass Championship in Mexico, where they also secured the individual top spot on the podium. Combining his media background with tournament experience, Pangrac remains a central voice in the sport's ongoing evolution.

Episode 1421: SPYBAITS, SWIMBAITS, AND TACKLE STORAGE WITH GLF (DAY 4 WITH FRANK SCALISH #239) Apr 09, 2026

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Dan Miguel from Great Lakes Finesse joins Day 4 to talk about all the 2026 releases for Great Lakes Finesse.
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Episode 1417: JASON CHRISTIE IS IN HIS WHEELHOUSE Apr 06, 2026

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Jason Christie joins BTL to talk about his most recent Elite Series victory.

Episode 1416: FRANK'S GO-TO BAITS FOR PRESSURED WATER (DAY 4 #237 WITH FRANK SCALISH) Apr 02, 2026

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Frank dials in his go-to baits for fishing pressured water.
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Episode 1420: CAN ANYONE CHALLENGE JACOB WHEELER? Apr 01, 2026

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Jacob Wheeler joins BTL to talk about his 11th MLF BPT win last week in Texas.
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Episode 1419: KYLE PATRICK ON MODERN BASS FISHING (IN-STUDIO) Apr 01, 2026

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Elite Series pro, Kyle Patrick in in the BTL studio.
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