On the Real with Ubuntu Fly Anglers

About On the Real with Ubuntu Fly Anglers

On The Real is all about making the invisible visible. This podcast, hosted by Ubuntu Fly Anglers, is a space where we get real with Black and Brown anglers, guides, outfitters, and outdoor enthusiasts about what matters most to them. Through candid conversations, On The Real explores the joys, challenges, and truths of living the outdoor life, from fly fishing and guiding to building businesses, mentoring others, and finding belonging in nature. It’s about sharing wisdom, celebrating identity, and holding space for the real stories that often go unheard.

Publisher

Ubuntu Fly Anglers

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 May 2025

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   EP 23: Don’t Wait to Belong: Miriam Jorns on Showing Up, Being Seen & Fly Fishing

   In this special Hispanic Heritage Month episode of On The Reel, Miriam Jorns shares her journey from growing up fishing with her father to finding community, confidence, and purpose in the fly-fishing world. Through Be What You Don’t See and #iFishiBelong, Miriam reflects on the importance of representation, embracing her Mexican heritage, and continuing to “show up” so the next generation can see themselves belonging on the water.

2. 

   7 Sept 2026

   EP 22: Casting Through Cancer: Noël Garcia’s Journey Back to the Water

   In this episode of On The Reel, Bob Bartlett sits down with Los Angeles fly angler and professional guide Noël Garcia to explore her journey from growing up fishing in California’s Western Sierra to rediscovering fly fishing during cancer treatment. Noël shares how the sport helped her reconnect with life, overcome challenges, and develop a passion for surf fly fishing, leopard sharks, and corbina, while emphasizing mentorship, community, and creating a place on the water for people who have historically felt unseen in fly fishing.

3. 

   3 Aug 2026

   EP 21 : The River Found Me: James Park on Identity, Entrepreneurship, and Fly Fishing

   In this episode of On The Real, host Bob Bartlett sits down with James Park to explore a remarkable journey of identity, family, entrepreneurship, and fly fishing. James shares what it was like growing up Korean American in Southern California, working in his family’s clothing business, discovering fly fishing through a chance guided trip, and ultimately becoming the owner of Red Truck Fly Fishing. Along the way, they discuss culture, belonging, the evolution of the fly fishing industry, and how a passion for the outdoors can shape a life’s purpose.

Who has been a guest on On the Real with Ubuntu Fly Anglers

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Albert White
• Emma Brown
• Joyce Shepherd

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

19

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.