The Grunge Spearo

The Grunge Spearo

Author: Tom Porowski Language: English Episodes: 10
Dive below the surface with Tom Porowski on The Grunge Spearo, a podcast that gets into the gritty, authentic heart of spearfishing. Forget the polished, tropical fantasy; this is a raw look at the pursuit in the challenging, often murky waters of the Northeast. Based out of New Jersey, Tom brings a grounded, no-nonsense perspective to every conversation, mirroring the demanding environment where he dives. You'll hear practical, hard-won advice on gear, technique, and safety, all filtered through the lens of someone who knows what it means to hunt in less-than-ideal conditions. The discussions are unfiltered and direct, covering everything from targeting local species and dealing with strong currents to the unique culture and camaraderie that defines this corner of the spearfishing world. It’s a show for those who prefer their insights straight, with a bit of sediment stirred up. Listening to this podcast feels like debriefing with a seasoned buddy after a long, cold dive-honest, detailed, and focused entirely on the real-world challenges and triumphs of the sport. If your interest lies in the technical, the environmental, and the downright demanding aspects of freediving and spearfishing, you’ll find a home here.
Episodes
GS-EPO9: Dirty Water Diving Returns! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
Send us Fan Mail Ladies and Gents, its official, THE GRUNGE SPEARO IS BACK! After way too long, Big Tom returns to scratch that spearfishing itch. Bear with him as he discusses the hiatus, eases us back into some dirty w…
GS-EP08: Shooting the Spear w/ Kevin Kelly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:57
Send us Fan Mail The Grunge Spearo welcomes local Spearmaster Kevin Kelly for a chat about all things spearfishing. Kevin, a life long NJ resident, has been spearing the shores since he was a wee lad. References Kevin Ke…
GS-EP07: Finding a Dive Buddy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:42
Send us Fan Mail Spearfishing? Need a dive buddy? Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places? Join Big Tom and he discusse the ins and outs of finding the ideal dive buddy. *I don't live in 'awaii ;)* Ref. IG: FKSupplyCo *…
GS-EP06_Morality and Spearfishing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:58
Send us Fan Mail Big Tom discusses some thoughts on Morality and Spearfishing including: Interactions with Others, Spot Burning, and Harvesting Fish. *Mild Language* THE GRUNGE SPEARO "Down and Dirty and Ready to Kill wi…
GS-EP05: 2023 Spearfishing Highlights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:00
Send us Fan Mail We're Back! Join Big Tom as he discusses his favorite spearfishing moments from 2023, along with his top favorite catches from the New Jersey spearfishing community. *We are still under construction of o…
GS-EP04: Late Season Spearfishing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:53
Send us Fan Mail Join Big Tom as he discuses Spearfishing late in the season on the Jersey Shore. If you have stories and pictures, be sure to email to thegrungespearo@gmail.com!!! Shameless plug: Kevin Kelly IG: @mungos…
GS-EP03: Spearfishing Etiquette [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:10
Send us Fan Mail *Mild Language*... Join Big Tom as he speaks about Spearfishing Etiquette pertaining to "Firearms safety, Dive Buddies, Boat Diving, and Civilians." THE GRUNGE SPEARO "Down and Dirty and Ready to Kill wi…
GS-EP02: A Geary Night, A Beginner's Guide to Gear [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:04
Send us Fan Mail We all have to start somewhere, (un)luckily for me, it was the Grungy waters on New Jersey. This Episode we discuss a new local regualtion, a nice catch, and a list of basic gear for any noob. Links to g…
GS-EP01: Jumping In [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:01
Send us Fan Mail Join me, Big Tom for the first episode of THE GRUNGE SPEARO as I explain how I discovered the world of Spearfishing over a decade ago at the Jersey Shore. THE GRUNGE SPEARO "Down and Dirty and Ready to K…
Grungy Waters - Episode 00 Pilot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:35
Send us Fan Mail *Mild Language* The Grunge Spearo is a New Jersey based spearfishing podcast where- just like the waters of the Northeast- we're Down and Dirty and Ready to Kill you with all things spearfishing. Join us…