Calder Allen | Rising Country Music Star | Ep. 1010

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Sports, Wilderness, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 903 Ratings

🗓️ 13 May 2026

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

Calder Allen caught a 13-and-a-half-pound bass on fly at night in Lake Austin, dropped out of college to pursue music, and routes his tours around fishing destinations across the country. In this conversation, he shares stories from playing Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits, why he almost became a fly fishing guide under JT Van Zandt, and the philosophical question that haunts him: what is wild anymore? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: Star brite title sponsor 2:15 - Weather and bass spawn timing in Austin 4:30 - The 13.5-pound bass Calder caught on fly at night 8:45 - Six-pound bass in downtown Austin 12:20 - Fly fishing techniques for big Austin bass 18:30 - Ranch pond fishing in Texas 22:15 - Jerry Jeff Walker private party story 26:40 - Music career since Bonnaroo 32:10 - Touring with Cody Jinks and Red Clay Strays 38:20 - Co-writing with Jack Ingram 45:30 - Almost guiding under JT Van Zandt 52:15 - Nashville vs Austin music scenes 58:40 - Playing Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits 64:20 - Planning tours around fishing destinations 70:15 - 18-show acoustic tour through Spain and Italy 76:30 - American public lands perspective 82:45 - What is wild anymore? Philosophy and conservation 90:20 - Stocked trout vs native fish 96:15 - California steelhead and damming 102:30 - Conservation in Florida Keys 108:45 - Natural cycles vs man-made problems 115:20 - Cold fronts and fish kills 122:30 - Texas coast conservation 128:15 - Captains for Clean Water 134:40 - The wildness question in songwriting 140:20 - Running Steel song lyrics 145:30 - Social media and catch and release culture 150:15 - Upcoming tour dates and new album 🎣 DEALS AND DISCOUNTS: ⭐ Star brite - Keep your boat in pristine condition with Star brite premium marine cleaning and maintenance products. Title Sponsor of the Tom Rowland Podcast. → https://bit.ly/4o80cws 🔧 Danco - Quality fishing pliers, knives, and accessories built to last. → https://bit.ly/tomrowlandpodcast2 💪 1st Phorm - Premium supplements to fuel your body. → https://bit.ly/4liX1Rz ⛰️ MTN OPS - Nutrition for outdoor athletes. Use code TOMFREESHIP for free shipping. → https://bit.ly/40niijr 📖 Tom Rowland Podcast Knot Guide - The essential knot guide for every angler — free download. → https://bit.ly/3UnAeIP 🎒 GORUCK - Built to last gear for rucking and training. Use code VEST20 for 20% off. → https://bit.ly/3NsHVwj 🔴 Nuvio Recovery - Red light therapy recovery mat for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Use code TOM50 for $50 off. → https://bit.ly/NuvioTRP 🎧 LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bqZip9 iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/3N9j4O9 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4drkga6 🎸 GUEST: Calder Allen - Austin-based singer-songwriter 📲 TOM ROWLAND: Website: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com Instagram: @tomrowland YouTube: https://bit.ly/44OXmoz 📧 SUBSCRIBE to the Tom Rowland Podcast newsletter: https://bit.ly/trp-subscribe #CalderAlden #FlyFishing #AustinTexas #TomRowlandPodcast #Conservation #BassFishing #Songwriting

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