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Loop to Loop

Ross Purnell

Booking Overview

An interview podcast focused on fly fishing, fisheries conservation, and outdoor policy, it regularly features external guides, competitive anglers, scientists, conservation executives, and fisheries officials. Agencies could credibly pitch fly-fishing professionals, conservation leaders, aquatic scientists, environmental policy experts, and sporting competitors; booking difficulty is medium because the show mixes accessible specialists with prominent organizational leaders.

Metrics

Episodes: 40

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 14.7k subscribers

Instagram: 73.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

marshal.halloway@outdoorsg.com

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Host

Ross Purnell - Ross Purnell is the editor of Fly Fisherman and host of its official podcast, covering fly fishing, fisheries management, and conservation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional expertise in fly fishing, fisheries science, conservation, environmental policy, or aquatic-resource management; strong candidates typically have leadership roles, recognized field experience, or notable competitive achievements.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a conservation, fisheries, or environmental organization, Senior government or agency experience in fisheries management, Recognized competitive fly-fishing results or instructional expertise, Documented contributions to trout, river, or watershed conservation

Recent Guest Discussions

Neil Sunday - Wild Brown Trout Spawning-bed Restoration, Fly-fishing Guiding, Conservation Stewardship, And The History Of Influential Pennsylvania Fly Fishermen.

John Arway - Science-based Fisheries Management, Wild Trout Conservation, Stocking Policy, And The Pennsylvania Wild Trout Coalition.

Mike Komara - Competitive Fly Fishing, Selection For Fly Fishing Team USA, International Championships, And Euro-nymphing Techniques.

Chris Wood - Roadless-area Protections, Wild Trout And Salmon Habitat, Data-center Impacts, And National Coldwater Conservation Policy.

Pat Calvert - Data-center Development, Water Use, The Potomac Watershed, Endangered Rivers, And Federal Watershed-protection Legislation.

Recent Topics

Sports, Fly Fishing, Fisheries Conservation, Trout, River Conservation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Anita Coulton and her journey to becoming a top guide on an old-school match-the hatch fishery

October 01, 2026

Anita Coulton found her calling to be a guide over a decade ago and hasn't looked back since. Navigating the most technical dry-fly fishery in the East, the fabled Upper Delaware river, she pursues its notoriously difficult wild rainbow and brown trout. She works as an Orvis Endorsed Guide for Cross Current Outfitters alongside the legendary Joe Demalderis. She and editor Ross Purnell discuss the prolific hatches of sulphurs, blue quills, grannom caddis, Hendricksons, Isonychias, and more in ...

Raking spawning beds for wild brown trout and coaching Olympic snowboarding with Neil Sunday

September 17, 2026

Neil Sunday hails from the historic Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania. He is a former Olympic snowboarding coach and a full-time guide and owner at neilsundayflyfishing.com for trout, smallmouth bass, and the potamodromous fish of the Great Lakes . An active conservationist with Cumberland Valley Trout Unlimited (pacvtu.org), he organizes and leads the FITS crew (Feet in the Stream) to clean and rake spawning beds for spawning wild brown trout in the famous LeTort Spring Run. Learn about the ...

John Arway and his science-based mission to "Let Nature Raise the Fish"

September 03, 2026

John Arway is a scientist by training. In 1984 he graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Aquatic Biology in 1984. He dedicated his entire career  to carrying out the mission of the PA Fish and Boat Commission and for 20 years was chief of the Environmental Services Division after which he became the Executive Director of the Commission until 2018. As Executive Director, John steadfastly promoted a "Resource First" and "Protect, Conserve, and Enhance" fisheries conservation approach in l...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
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How do I get in touch with Loop to Loop?

Loop to Loop is hosted by Ross Purnell. Its publicly listed email is marshal.halloway@outdoorsg.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Loop to Loop?

The publicly listed email for Loop to Loop: marshal.halloway@outdoorsg.com.

How many listeners does Loop to Loop have?

Podseeker estimates Loop to Loop reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Loop to Loop?

Loop to Loop typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professional expertise in fly fishing, fisheries science, conservation, environmental policy, or aquatic-resource management; strong candidates typically have leadership roles, recognized field experience, or notable competitive achievements. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a conservation, fisheries, or environmental organization; Senior government or agency experience in fisheries management; Recognized competitive fly-fishing results or instructional expertise. Recent guests include Neil Sunday, John Arway, and Mike Komara.

How hard is it to get booked on Loop to Loop?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Loop to Loop cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Fly Fishing, Fisheries Conservation, Trout, and River Conservation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

marshal.halloway@outdoorsg.com

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