Spearfishing Champion, Verge of Death, and Ethical Angling Practices ft. Ritchie Zacker // Epi. 857

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Wilderness, Sports, Health & Fitness

5 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 17 January 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

In this conversation, Tom Rowland interviews Richie Zacker, a spearfisherman who survived a near-death experience due to a heart attack while diving. Richie shares his journey of recovery and how he was able to make his passion for diving his career. The conversation also touches on topics such as the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, the impact of near-death experiences on one's perspective, and the misconceptions surrounding shark populations. Richie emphasizes the need for unity among fishermen and divers and the importance of ethical angling practices. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the role of education in conservation and the significance of regular check-ups for divers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.8	hey everybody welcome to the podcast today We have a fantastic guest for you.
0:34.4	Richie Zachar. He is a multiple-time world champion spearfisherman. He's won tons of
0:39.8	spearfishing tournaments and he also has a really interesting story about a widowmaker heart attack
0:46.8	But he's overcome that and he is back in the water and
0:50.9	Really great conversation with my friend Richie Zacker here it comes.
0:57.0	This is Richie Zacker on the Tom Holm Podcast.
1:05.0	Richie, what's up man? How are you doing?
1:07.0	Good, how you doing brother?
1:08.0	Thanks for having me on.
1:09.0	I appreciate you being here, man.
1:11.0	Rob Chapman speaks real highly of you and looking forward to get to know you
1:15.3	yeah man you too man I've seen you over the years on TV and I've known Rob for a long time
1:20.1	also so I'm looking forward to it man nice so you spend most of your time
1:26.2	underwater or what most of my time yes sir I've been free diving since I was four
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