In this special simulcast of The Neil Haley Show and Celebrity Interviews Live from The Grotto, Neil Haley and Greg Hanna sit down with Captain Joe Dion, the star of Discovery Channel’s "Harpoon Hunters".
From learning the ropes at age 13 to becoming a captain at just 25, Joe takes us on a thrilling journey into the elite and dangerous world of harpooning bluefin tuna. But beyond the adventure, he opens up about his personal mission—raising awareness for muscular dystrophy through The Dion Fund, an organization he and his wife founded to fund groundbreaking gene replacement therapy.
- How Joe started fishing at 13 and worked his way up.
- The intense skill and training required to harpoon bluefin tuna.
- Why harpooners are considered the elite of the tuna fishing world.
- The specialized boats and techniques used to hunt fish that weigh over 1,000 pounds.
- What could go horribly wrong in a split second.
- Why getting tangled in the harpoon rig could be a death sentence.
- The electrified harpoon system and how it instantly stuns massive fish.
- How Discovery Channel captured jaw-dropping drone footage of tuna, sharks, and even a whale carcass being devoured.
- Joe’s personal battle—his two young children were diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.
- How he and his wife launched a foundation to fund the first-ever gene replacement therapy.
- Their goal: change the lives of children across the U.S. suffering from this disease.
- Why Joe sees his Discovery Channel fame as a way to bring awareness to his foundation.
- Premiering on Discovery Channel – Friday, May 24th.
- Available for streaming on HBO Max.
- How the streaming revolution is changing the way people watch reality and adventure TV.
🌎 Support His Foundation: TheDionFund.org
📺 Watch "Harpoon Hunters": Streaming on Discovery Channel & HBO Max.
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🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🎣 Becoming a Harpoon Hunter⚡️ The Dangers of Harpoon Fishing💪 Fighting for His Children: The Dion Fund📺 Where to Watch Harpoon Hunters📢 Stay Connected with Captain Joe Dion
