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Past The Barb

Adam Bartusek, Ryan Pinkalla, Sam Sobieck

Booking Overview

This is an informal outdoor-sports interview show focused primarily on fishing, with recurring guests including professional anglers, tournament champions, and fishing-focused YouTube creators, alongside hunting and sports discussion. Strong candidates include competitive anglers, fishing educators, outdoor personalities, and hunting experts with practical field experience; the personal and conversational format makes booking difficulty relatively low.

Metrics

Episodes: 136

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

abartusek12@gmail.com

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Host

Adam Bartusek - Co-host of an outdoor sports show covering fishing, hunting, sports, and off-the-cuff conversations.

Ryan Pinkalla - Co-host of an outdoor sports show covering fishing, hunting, sports, and off-the-cuff conversations.

Sam Sobieck - Co-host of an outdoor sports show covering fishing, hunting, sports, and off-the-cuff conversations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Competitive fishing experience, tournament accomplishments, specialized knowledge of walleye or bass fishing, outdoor hunting expertise, or an established fishing-focused content platform.
Required Achievements:  
Professional or tournament fishing experience, Championships or major tournament wins, Established fishing education or content work, Practical hunting and outdoor experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Hays Baldwin - Fishing, Current Events, Trivia, Personal Updates, And Sports.

Isaac Lakich - Walleye Fishing In Canada, His Path Into The Walleye Industry, Tournament Competition, His National Walleye Tour Championship, Co-anglers, And Live Bait.

TJ Erickson - Leaving Teaching To Pursue Full-time Youtube Work, Walleye Education, And His Transition To A Full-time Fishing-content Career.

Matt Peters - His FLW Career, Life In Minnesota, Western Elk Hunts, British Columbia Moose Hunts, And Outdoor Work.

Justin Lucas - His $125,000 Lake Erie Win, Great Lakes Fishing, Drop-shot Technique, And Flatworm Fishing.

Recent Topics

Sports, Fishing, Walleye Fishing, Bass Fishing, Hunting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Past The Barb
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Hunting Season is HERE: Iowa, Minnesota, and North Dakota BUCK FEVER Has Hit (Chancy Walters, Tyler Brick, & Cole Pint)

October 14, 2026

Hunting Season is here so we brought in a packed house for all of you. We've got Chancy Walters, Tyler Brick, and Cole Pint joining us to give us the lowdown on what's going on in Iowa, North Dakota, and Minnesota as we're entering BUCK FEVER season in the Upper Midwest. Lots of hunting chatter and great laughs with some awesome friends.We then dive into some PTB Fan Questions, and end with The Weigh In of Actions You Can Instantly Identify By Only Sound.It's a great one, don&...

The Girl Who Changed the Fishing Industry | Unfiltered Kristine Fischer

October 07, 2026

We've got a full squad in the house and we've got a great one for all of you. We catch up on what Bart, Pink, and Sobi have all been up to lately. Some great fall fishing adventures and crazy stories from the Northwoods. Then we have on an industry icon, Kristine Fischer. We chat with her about how she got into competitive fishing, her passion for getting more women in the fishing industry, and a bunch of other fun stories from the road.We end with a little bit of "Geared Up."This is a great ...

The 10 Dumbest Questions In Hunting! (Midwest Sports, Solo Wing Dates & Wild Game)

September 30, 2026

We've got a Full Squad back in the house and this time, no guest. The boys are rippin' an old school Episode as hunting season is about to be underway in a majority of the country. We've got some Bart Sports, Cell Phone Trail Cam Talk, What in the World is Going On!?, and to end it we've got 10 Hunting Questions from Bart.It's a great one, don't miss out on the fun!~ Past The Barb Social Media ~ Email Us Questions and Feedback: pastthebarbpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @pastthebarbpodcastFaceboo...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Past The Barb
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How do I get in touch with Past The Barb?

Past The Barb is hosted by Adam Bartusek and Ryan Pinkalla. Its publicly listed email is abartusek12@gmail.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 Past The Barb?

The publicly listed email for Past The Barb: abartusek12@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Past The Barb have?

Podseeker estimates Past The Barb reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Past The Barb?

Past The Barb typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Competitive fishing experience, tournament accomplishments, specialized knowledge of walleye or bass fishing, outdoor hunting expertise, or an established fishing-focused content platform. Common among recent guests: Professional or tournament fishing experience; Championships or major tournament wins; Established fishing education or content work. Recent guests include Hays Baldwin, Isaac Lakich, and TJ Erickson.

How hard is it to get booked on Past The Barb?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Past The Barb cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Fishing, Walleye Fishing, Bass Fishing, and Hunting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

abartusek12@gmail.com

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