A true insiders, behind-the-scenes look at the sport of pro fishing . Hosted by Dave Mercer, Bassmaster Emcee and Facts of Fishing host along with his limitless list of pro fishing friends and their awkwardly honest take on a fishing podcast.
MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast
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313 episodes
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A true insiders, behind-the-scenes look at the sport of pro fishing . Hosted by Dave Mercer, Bassmaster Emcee and Facts of Fishing host along with his limitless list of pro fishing friends and their awkwardly honest take on a fishing podcast.
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Recent Episodes
June 3, 2026
Ben Milliken: Legal Battles, Life After Bassmaster and The Greatest Bait Ever Made on MERCER-265
<p>Ben Milliken returns to this week’s Mercer Podcast for a wide-open conversation about the highs, lows and everything in between. </p><p>From building one of the biggest followings in fishing, to chasing his dream on the Bassmaster Elite Series, Ben’s journey has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, he opens up about his legal problems in Texas, the challenges and lessons learned from his time competing against the best anglers in the world, and what life looks like after Bassmaster. </p><p>But that’s not all… we also take a dive deep into the future of fishing, his insane new property “The Fantasy Farm” and the one bait Ben believes could be the greatest bait ever made for catching a bass.</p><p>Ben Milliken has changed the fishing world and he has done it by being real, relatable and honest. So when Ben shows up, the Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast gets a lot more honest and even more awkward! </p>
May 27, 2026
5 Dirty Urchin Bait Tricks Pros Hide From the Camera on MERCER-264
Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse reveals five hidden urchin bait tricks and behind-the-scenes tournament insights with host Mercer.
May 20, 2026
Paul Marks and Chris Johnston: Back-to-Back Winners Get Real on MERCER-263
Host Dave Mercer interviews Bassmaster Elite Series champions Paul Marks and Chris Johnston about their recent victories and what it takes to succeed in professional bass fishing.
313 total episodes available with 51 transcripts
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