To kick off the Aotearoa spring season, we recently sat down with someone we’ve wanted on Spearo Diaries since day one: Sam Wild.

You might know him as a spearo, duck hunter, land stalker, rum wrestler, underwater cameraman, and a core part of the South Seas Spearo crew. Sam is a passionate ocean advocate, founder of the mahi dive float brand, and a man who lives and breathes the outdoors.

In this episode, we dive into his deep connection with the ocean, his honest and humble approach to spearfishing, and his endless thirst for adventure. You’ll also hear about his most exciting role yet—becoming a dad. A warm, insightful kōrero with one of Aotearoa’s most respected watermen. 

On this Spearo Diaries Episode we have an interesting & in depth yap with one of our favourite gear gurus. A man with a Heart of Gold & King of Cuisine - Jeremy Viall.

Jerry is a frothing spearo, devoted dad, deer stalker, and a wizard in the kitchen. Whether he’s snooping snapper near Auckland or spending time with his kids, family is always at the heart of what he does. By day, you’ll find him at Wettie’s showroom helping fellow spearos gear up, but his passion spills far beyond the shop. He runs Learn to Spearfish sessions , organises boat trips through Thor Charters and gets out for epic nights dives and local missions when he can.

In this heartwarming chat Jerry shares how the ocean has shaped his life, how he balances spearing adventures with dad life, and why bringing home a feed means more when it’s shared around the family table. A man with a true heart of gold, Jerry proves that the best spearos don’t just feed their families — they inspire them . He takes us from who inspired him in his early days ,the importance of mentorship and community , to discussing the joy of taking his daughter for her first taste of the Spearo life .

We touch on the significant mental health benefits for Jeremy and how for him spearfishing is not just about trophies; it's about sustenance.

We know you're going to enjoy learning about what drives this legend to dive , just as much as we did .

If you enjoy this episode be sure to share it with a Spearo mate or pop us or Jeremy a message on Instagram ✌️🙏🙌🤿🐟

Toodles 🧜🧜

This juicy ep has been a long time coming — the mermaids have been absolutely lifing! But we finally managed to catch up and sum up our summer of diving here in New Zealand. Spearo Diaries Episode #26 is a long-distance dive buddy debrief, packed with our usual banter, babbling, froth and yarns as we detail our best fish and most epic dives of the summer. Elise is back after surgery and absolutely crushing it — from becoming a NZ Geo Spearo model and hunting kingis, to a wild close encounter with a whale amidst a huge pod of dolphins and crazy fish scenes near Auckland. Plus, she landed a massive PB Giant Boarfish with our mate Dazza — what a moment! Laura takes us along on her adventures too, making regular personal burley and sharing stories of her move to new, unexplored territory in the Bay of Plenty. She’s been welcomed by locals and the Sons of Tangaroa crew, dived into her first mussels and completed her Coastguard Day Skippers Course — all alongside some weird shark encounters and a PB trev. Plus a flashback to her best dive up in the far north on holiday with the Crawford gents! Fill your earholes and get ready for a ton of guests, stories, and adventures coming your way over the next few months. Stay salty and stay tuned!

We're back for "BJ " round 2 where Jacob & Blake discuss memorable fish , sneaky ledges , sunfish buttholes , tall tales and PB ika.

We were blessed to have had these two share their yarns with us and to capture their buddy energy on Spearo Diaries.We know you'll enjoy this episode & appreciate their deep connection ✌️👌🙏

Our latest poddy chat is a double doozey.

Two spearos and two episodes. A blossoming bromance in and out of the water.
Jacob & Blake @_jacob_kennedy @_blake__barrett_ share their unique perspectives with us.
They detail how they went from diving alone up north to connecting with each other and becoming not only epic dive buddies but very close mates. Blake is a commercial diver, and Jacob is an underwater hockey player and safety freediver.
Both are passionate spearos.
They have grounded views on why they love the ocean and account some great stories of their adventures on the moana together.
Double the trouble & double the goodness for your earholes - Enjoy Part One of Blak-ob up on Spotify later today!

The NZ Spearfishing Nationals Ep - Part 2 - The Opens Competition Rundown is up next .Big Sealions - Big Paua - Big freakouts - Big Boats & Big Wins.

Featuring some mini chats with a few of the competitors including the Nationals Open section Winners Joseph & Dave & some of our favorite spearo characters.

Far too much action, fun & yarns from a week down south, to possibly cover all that occurred in just two episodes.

Well done to everyone who competed at The New Zealand Spearfishing Nationals , held in Dec 2024 ( but count as our 2025 Nationals). Thanks to Stewart Island for having us & to Dwane, Annie and the organizers for a truly incredible event. We learnt a lot & had a such an epic adventure meeting more spearos from around Aotearoa & of course catching up with old mates. 🙏🙌🎉

Join us for the rundown of the mermaid spearos experience at the New Zealand Spearfishing Nationals 2025 ( held in December 2024) in Rakiura - Stewart Island .

Part One covers the build up , scouting and the individual Women's competition held down South . An amazing title champion is named and a serrated situation arises .

Go full your earholes !

We are plunging back into the year of poddy episodes with an EPIC chat we’ve been stashing away in the audio files.

A passionate ocean lover , photographer ,  spearo and skipper. A man well known for the time he gives to newbies and his enjoyment for peoples firsts. Someone who highly values the the full connection experience of the spearfishing lifestyle. He gives us his view on why he has happily helped many new and female spearos to entering and enjoying the sport, via his infamous boat trips and adventures. Details landing an amazing Marlin and many other stories from his time enjoying the underwater world.

Tune in to spotify for this juicy chat with the legendary Kent Remihana - @unclespearo 

Fill your earholes and share it with your friends.

This weeks episode includes some informative yarns, tips, stories and accounts of adventures from a man who has represented Aussie in spearfishing many times. He has been a Spearo guide in some epic places and continues to take frothing spearos out for fun in the water in Australia.
We loved getting to know Andy Ruddock via the magic of internet & phone (Laura) highly enjoyed his bar dating Vs fish hunting technique content 🤣

This weeks episode on the poddy is a quality conversation with a spearo who treasures his time in the ocean and proudly feeding his people . A natural and creative content creator who showcases what the ocean has to offer. 
@saltydogs_nz gives us his perspective on generational diving, gagging sharks, natural youtube content creation, gathering and his love for sharing his catch. He details some Dusky sound , Great Barrier and Coromandel water adventures .
We truly enjoyed chatting to this deeply passionate Lino & Spearo. A man with a desire to leave a documented story of his ocean adventures for future ancestors to come, via his epic Salty Dogs NZ you tube channel . Huks/ Ihaka Steel @saltydogs_nz.

This weeks episode is with Genuine Gem & Seasoned Spearo - Simon Jones.

A Spearo who is very low key about his abilities, with a holistic view of the diving pastime. He has a warm way of describing his enjoyment for the spearfishing discipline & underwater adventure.

We loved sitting down with our fundies/ Blue Fins club mate. Simon Jones, & know you'll all enjoy this quality chat .

This episode we have a wholesome & captivating chat with one of the greatest storytellers we know.
A man who has ventured & dived in many different seas and is as excited as a kid before Christmas the night before a dive, even to this day .
A proud spearo Dad, who's favourite place to dive is next to his kids. Our good pal and #1 poddy fan - Matt Kaio @mattdkaio

This week we chat together about Elise's experience, of what she describes as "her hardest diving yet" in Great Barrier Reef, Australia. It includes snippets from aboard the boat with some of the @wettie.spearfishing crew. 👌
If you haven't heard our chat of what Elise was expecting before this trip, go and give " Two Great Barriers " a listen.

We're back for Spearo Diaries Season 2 - Spring . With an absolute SLAYER first Guest .

Alex Edwards: Part One.

The Slay Money Fishy Fishy Queen Herself - Ranked Women's Second in the world at the 2023 Spearfishing World Champs - @alex_edwards8 💃🙌
So many adventure tales and so much humble insight that we had to make her interview a two part series . Great yarns from a woman who has the spearo wisdom of someone twice her age.

This week we have our first "online zoom " podcast interview. We had a great chat with kiwi business chick and @_octacle_ creator Kat. She shares her passion for the ocean, foraging and how diving soothes her soul .

This episode the mermaids have a great yarn. We chat about Laura's recent diving trip to Great Barrier Island, NZ and her focus on the Snapper species . Followed by what Elise is expecting on her upcoming trip to The Great Barrier Reef , Australia .Where she'll join the "Wettie" crew for a 7day live aboard . ( Which she'll be on when this airs )

Hilariously shocking stories from an absolute Mad Dog & G.C . One of our favourite humans - Lord of the Longshots - Snapper of Finns - Dog Dad - Dirt Biker - Frothing Spearo . Jamie Dunne AKA Skinny .

If you want to get your hands on some longshots gear, message @longshots.nz on Instagram and they will get you sorted.

We finally get to introduce our first female poddy Guest 🙌 Lovely human - Graceful diver - Water lover - Spearo Kid Mum - Freedive Instructor - Creator of @awefreedive . Classy Creature & Water Weapon - Kerry Walden @gazingwest 💃

We knew when we decided to launch our podcast, that we wanted to have Kerry on to share her love for the ocean. She has been a huge part of our Journey and always cheers us on whether it's for a comp, our latest fish or just in life 🙌👌