{"podcast":{"title":"The Brian D. O'Leary Show","slug":"the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765","podcast_index_feed_id":375765,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/f4EtTjJjgV1y8kyc93gN","website_url":"https://briandoleary.com/","image_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/f4EtTjJjgV1y8kyc93gN/files/COVER_ART---DEFAULT---3841ea06-2e32-48f1-8ce9-031b69915664.jpg","author":"The Brian D. O'Leary Show","episode_count":214,"summary":"The Brian D. O'Leary Show is where serious analysis meets uncompromising truth. Host Brian D. O'Leary delivers the unvarnished truth and unrelenting insight that other commentators won't touch—covering politics, economics, sports, culture, and faith from a perspective you won't find anywhere else. What You'll Get Hard-hitting interviews with journalists, authors, and thought leaders who aren't afraid to tell the truth In-depth analysis that cuts through media spin and cultural noise Exclusive content unavailable on mainstream platforms This isn't another generic podcast. It's essential listening for serious readers who demand substance over soundbites. Each episode connects directly to The O'Leary Review's mission: delivering the analysis other pundits won't give you. Ready for insights reserved for serious listeners only? Subscribe now and join thousands of readers who've discovered why Brian O'Leary's perspective is reshaping how thoughtful Americans understand our culture. Visit BrianDOLeary.Substack.com for exclusive written analysis and premium subscriber benefits. @BrianDOLeary on the Fountain App, 𝕏–Twitter, Substack, and YouTube.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765"},"episode":{"title":"TO CATCH A FISH with author Mark Kurlansky","slug":"to-catch-a-fish-with-author-mark-kurlansky","published_at":"2026-04-01T03:48:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765/to-catch-a-fish-with-author-mark-kurlansky","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765","url":"https://briandoleary.com","audio_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/f4EtTjJjgV1y8kyc93gN/items/7Al5VJj6axZGsMdMNbkm/files/AUDIO---DEFAULT---0558935c-45c7-4856-b77e-17bcc2acf94c.mp3","summary":"Mark Kurlansky on The Dying Art of Catching Real Fish Guest: Mark Kurlansky We had the great fortune to sit down with Mark Kurlansky, the man who wrote the definitive book on Cod , to discuss his latest release: TO CATCH A FISH (Storey Publishing, March 31, 2026). The Hollywood elite want you to believe fly fishing is a ballet of endless shadow casting. We tear that myth apart. We discuss the reality behind the movie A River Runs Through It . The beautiful, looping casts you see on screen will leave you tangled in a mess of your own line. This leads directly to O’Leary’s First Law of Fly Fishing : “Thou cannot cast thyself out of a tangle.” We also confront the grim reality of the Atlantic salmon. The corporate food complex wants you to believe the salmon at your local market is wild. It is farmed. The authentic, wild Atlantic salmon are vanishing across North America and Europe. Mark shares his rare experience of landing one in Scotland. Additionally, we briefly discuss the history of baseball in the Dominican Republic, drawing on Mark’s brilliant book Eastern Stars , and, later, the listener discovers why women may be rapidly taking over the fly fishing demographic. Key Takeaways: The 30-year anniversary edition of Cod is on the horizon. Why fly fishing is the ultimate battle of wits against an animal with a brain the size of a pencil eraser. Why A River Runs Through It teaches you the “why” of fly fishing, but completely ruins the “how”. The rise of women in the fly fishing world and how they are changing the sport. *** About the author: Mark Kurlansky is a former commercial fisherman, journalist, and the New York Times bestselling author of Cod , Salt , The Big Oyster , and dozens of other books of fiction and non-fiction. He’s won numerous awards, including the Ja…","meta_description":"Mark Kurlansky on The Dying Art of Catching Real Fish Guest: Mark Kurlansky We had the great fortune to sit down with Mark Kurlansky, the man who wrote th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2161,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765/episodes/to-catch-a-fish-with-author-mark-kurlansky/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brian-d-o-leary-show-375765/to-catch-a-fish-with-author-mark-kurlansky.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}