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Cast & Connect: The Fishe Files

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Hosted by Linda Leary, Founder of Fishewear Where bold women and wild waters meet. Linda turned her frustration with ill-fitting and boring fishing gear into Fishewear in 2015. Now she's bringing that Alaska grit to conversations with anglers, guides, and outdoor entrepreneurs rewriting the rules. From seasoned pros to industry leaders, we spotlight the men and women building bold businesses in the outdoor space. Expect real talk about what it takes to thrive, the community that lifts you up, and stories that inspire. New episodes every other week. Connect with us: @fishewear on Instagram

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July 16, 2026

Maxine McCormick | Youngest World Fly Casting Champion

In this episode, Linda sits down with Maxine McCormick, the youngest world champion in fly casting history, to talk about how a father daughter outing turned into a decade long love affair with accuracy casting. Maxine walks us through those early days on the casting pond and the whirlwind of becoming a world champion at just 12 years old, an accomplishment most kids couldn't wrap their heads around, and turns out, neither could she.It's one of those refreshingly humble moments in the episode where Maxine shares that the weight of what she'd actually done didn't really sink in until she was older, looking back on it all with new eyes.Linda and Maxine also get into their favorite places to cast a line, along with the dream destinations still sitting on their bucket lists, the kind of conversation that'll have you googling flights by the end of it.And Maxine isn't just resting on her titles. She opens up about life beyond the podium, from studying biology at the University of Washington, to working behind the counter at a Seattle area fly shop, and stepping into the role of teacher for the next generation of young casters coming up behind her.Connect with us:<ul><li>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fishewear/?hl=en">@fishewear</a> on Instagram</li><li>Shop bold, functional gear at <a href="http://fishewear.com">fishewear.com</a></li><li>Join the movement: #CastandConnect</li></ul>Learn more about Maxine: <a href="http://www.maxineflyfishing.com">www.maxineflyfishing.com</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxine_mccormick/">@maxine_mccormick</a>

July 2, 2026

Angelica Talan | Editor of DUN Outdoors

In this episode, Linda sits down with Angelica Talan, content creator, Senior Executive Editor at DUN Outdoors Magazine, and a woman who knows what it feels like to lose touch with a piece of herself and find her way back. Angelica shares her (hilarious and a little smelly) story of rediscovering fishing later in life and how that first cast back on the water felt less like learning something new and more like remembering who she'd always been.She and Linda talk about that quiet, almost spiritual pull back to the water, the kind of moment you don't plan for but somehow recognize the second it happens. It's a conversation about coming home to yourself, discovering life long friendships in unexpected places, and so much more.Tune in to get a sneak peak of Angelica’s latest and greatest projects. Her work with FisheWear and her platform with DUN Outdoors and USA Today's Expert Panel Series have already made her a voice worth following, and this next chapter sounds like it's just getting started.Connect with us:<ul><li>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fishewear/?hl=en">@fishewear</a> on Instagram</li><li>Shop bold, functional gear at <a href="http://fishewear.com/">fishewear.com</a></li><li>Join the movement: #CastandConnect</li></ul>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelicatalan/?hl=en"> @angelicatalan</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@angelica_talan">@angelica_talan </a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@angelicainthecity">Angelica Talan</a>DUN Magazine: <a href="https://dunmagazine.com/authors/angelica-talan">Angelica Talan</a>

June 18, 2026

Stacey Benham | Casting for Recovery

Some organizations don't just change the sport. They change lives. 🎣💗In this episode, host Linda Leary sits down with Stacey Benham, Director of Marketing and Communications at Casting for Recovery, the national nonprofit that has been bringing women with breast cancer to the water since 1996. What started as an idea between a fly fisher and a breast reconstruction surgeon has grown into a movement, now hosting around 60 retreats across all 50 states and serving over 800 women every year.Stacey and Linda talk about the origin story of Casting for Recovery, how Stacey found her way to the organization, and what it actually looks like when a woman walks into one of these retreats for the first time. Each retreat brings together just 14 women, creating an intimate space where participants learn to cast, tie flies, and spend time on the water alongside medical professionals, counselors, and guides, all completely free of charge.But this conversation goes beyond the logistics. It gets into why fly fishing, specifically, holds such a unique kind of medicine. The gentle motion of casting was intentionally chosen for its therapeutic benefit, helping women rebuild strength and mobility in muscles affected by surgery and radiation while also offering something that no clinical setting can: peace, nature, and the feeling of being surrounded by women who get it.This one is for anyone who has been touched by breast cancer, anyone who has ever found healing in the outdoors, and anyone who believes that sometimes the most powerful thing you can offer a woman is a fly rod and a weekend to just breathe.Connect with us:<ul><li>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fishewear/?hl=en">@fishewear</a> on Instagram</li><li>Shop bold, functional gear at <a href="http://fishewear.com/">fishewear.com</a></li><li>Join the movement: #CastandConnect</li></ul>Learn more about Cast for Recovery: <a href="http://www.castingforrecovery.org/">www.castingforrecovery.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/castingforrecovery">@castingforrecovery</a>

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What is Cast & Connect: The Fishe Files?: Hosted by Linda Leary, Founder of Fishewear

Where bold women and wild waters meet. Linda turned her frustration with ill-fitting and boring fishing gear into Fishewear in 2015. Now she's bringing that Alaska grit to conversations with anglers, guides, and outdoor entrepreneurs rewriting the rules.

From seasoned pros to industry leaders, we spotlight the men and women building bold businesses in the outdoor space. Expect real talk about what it takes to thrive, the community that lifts you up, and stories that inspire.

New episodes every other week. Connect with us: @fishewear on Instagram
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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