Bent

by MeatEater
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Fishing can be slow. Podcasts about fishing shouldn’t be. That’s why we created Bent, the unapologetic fishing podcast that moves faster than a tournament bass boat but doesn’t take itself near as seriously. Host Joe Cermele welcomes anglers of all backgrounds and interests, from hardcore crappie jiggers to dry-fly purists to offshore tuna addicts. Even if you’re just mildly fish curious, this podcast has something for you: regional fishing reports, tackle tips, trash talk, etymology, weekly news, trivia, even suggestions on how to piss off your fishing guide. Come for the soggy cooler sandwiches; stay for the raccoon-eyes tan lines. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Recent Episodes
  • Ep. 88: Tight Lines, Degenerate Anglers
    Apr 15, 2022 – 01:32:16
  • Ep. 87: Grande Cheese Curd Nymphs
    Apr 8, 2022 – 01:34:51
  • Ep. 86: Spanish Mackerel Pellet Heads
    Apr 1, 2022 – 01:09:32
  • Ep. 85: Pump Action Raccoon Streamers
    Mar 25, 2022 – 01:02:11
  • Ep. 84: Bucktailing With My Carp Dealer
    Mar 18, 2022 – 01:05:54
  • Ep. 83: Hickory-Smoked Parachute Pants
    Mar 11, 2022 – 01:01:44
  • Ep. 82: Ed’s Skin Mount Transporter
    Mar 4, 2022 – 01:31:15
  • Ep. 81: Tequila Spot Burn Cream
    Feb 25, 2022 – 01:12:49
  • Ep. 80: Tip-Up, Mr. Mayor
    Feb 18, 2022 – 01:11:04
  • Ep. 79: Chuck Sucks At Steelhead Fishing
    Feb 11, 2022 – 01:29:07
  • Ep. 78: The First Mate Of Irish Spring
    Feb 4, 2022 – 01:12:23
  • Ep. 77: Burt Reynolds On Ice
    Jan 28, 2022 – 01:09:02
  • Ep. 76: Piano Wire and Power Bait
    Jan 21, 2022 – 54:48
  • Ep. 75: My Crappie Swing Has Mad FG-Force
    Jan 14, 2022 – 01:06:00
  • Ep. 74: Gloves Off, Jet Boat Cowboy
    Jan 7, 2022 – 01:06:05
  • Ep. 73: Ball Drops and Salmon Alibis
    Dec 31, 2021 – 59:31
  • Ep. 72: Crashing Santa’s Slay-fest
    Dec 24, 2021 – 48:49
  • Ep. 71: Pro Tips For Lizard Lickers
    Dec 17, 2021 – 01:00:39
  • Ep. 70: Pop Go the Spoon Censors
    Dec 10, 2021 – 01:01:54
  • Ep. 69: Nice Carp-skie There, Bud
    Dec 3, 2021 – 01:01:37
  • Ep. 68: Shop ‘til Your Float Drops
    Nov 26, 2021 – 01:01:05
  • Ep. 67: Billy Wants A Trout Bead Neck Tat
    Nov 19, 2021 – 59:08
  • Ep. 66: 300 McLargemouth Happy Meals
    Nov 12, 2021 – 01:01:59
  • Ep. 65: Uncle Wimpy and the Bathtub Walleyes
    Nov 5, 2021 – 01:09:49
  • Ep. 64: Dam Ghosts At Hell’s Trout Park
    Oct 29, 2021 – 01:12:06
  • Ep. 63: ZIMA-Fueled Bass Fashion Disasters
    Oct 22, 2021 – 01:17:08
  • Ep. 62: Mercury Missile Trotline Tips
    Oct 15, 2021 – 01:19:11
  • Ep. 61: Hot Dubstep For Bitter Catfishermen
    Oct 8, 2021 – 01:03:14
  • Ep. 60: Crystal Pepsi Power Worms
    Oct 1, 2021 – 01:03:17
  • Ep. 59: Throwing Freedom Loops at War Eagles
    Sep 24, 2021 – 01:04:49
  • Ep. 58: Check Your Bugger Ducks at the Door
    Sep 17, 2021 – 01:18:06
  • Ep. 57: Drunk and Disorderly Pastors
    Sep 10, 2021 – 01:13:46
  • Ep. 56: Looking Fly In That Goochie
    Sep 3, 2021 – 01:05:56
  • Ep. 55: High Hooks In Love Handles
    Aug 27, 2021 – 01:08:18
  • Ep. 54: This One Time, At Dolphin Camp. . .
    Aug 20, 2021 – 01:11:39
  • Ep. 53: Leave the Mudshark, Take the Cannoli
    Aug 13, 2021 – 01:08:37
  • Ep. 52: Flogging Pig Meat
    Aug 6, 2021 – 01:10:55
  • Ep. 51: The Tuggy Is The Druggy
    Jul 30, 2021 – 01:03:11
  • Ep. 50: Bottom Bouncer Of Death
    Jul 23, 2021 – 01:06:44
  • Ep. 49: Deep Fried Reading Rainbow Trout
    Jul 16, 2021 – 01:24:11
  • Ep. 48: Over-Stripping for Swedish Pacu
    Jul 9, 2021 – 01:00:01
  • Ep. 47: Volatile Organic Cherry Hot Dogs
    Jul 2, 2021 – 01:03:32
  • Ep. 46: The Wulff of Wall Street
    Jun 25, 2021 – 01:20:16
  • Ep. 45: Ol’ Walter Vs. Sasquatch
    Jun 18, 2021 – 01:20:50
  • Ep. 44: Don’t Be Such a Meanmouth, Skylar
    Jun 11, 2021 – 01:13:24
  • Ep. 43: Prawn of the Dead
    Jun 4, 2021 – 01:17:41
  • Ep. 42: Googans, Influencers, and Sages
    May 28, 2021 – 01:06:46
  • Ep. 41: Supreme Bobber Fishing
    May 21, 2021 – 01:12:56
  • Ep. 40: Gerry Wants a State-Record Blue Trout
    May 14, 2021 – 01:10:52
  • Ep. 39: Offset Hooks and Confused Billionaires
    May 7, 2021 – 01:09:32
Recent Reviews
  • MTBtrials
    Cut & Retie
    This show was awesome. Joe Cermele has a new podcast called cut & retie. Check it out!!
  • Jmichailiuk
    Best show
    And there goes the only fishing show we had was awesome listening when we ran charters in the Everglades…..rip dudes
  • kevinanator
    The only Meateater podcast I can’t stand!
    I am hoping Meateater will come up with a good fishing podcast now.
  • DMinor725
    RIP
    I miss this podcast…
  • DocBuch
    RIP best fishing pod
    Please revive this. I just started listening like 2 months before Joe announced he was leaving!
  • Lucy984
    Sorry to see you leave so soon
    What am I gonna listen to now on Fridays? You guys had a good show going a little corny once in awhile but, informative, funny and interesting. Good luck n fish on.
  • stuck in the city
    Yah Man
    Sad to see the podcast end. The podcast has been both funny and informative, which I can’t say about most podcasts.
  • pineyridge
    You Rock.
    Joe don’t go. You have inspired in me and many of my friends a new found love affair with fishing. Especially with worms Your hard-core attitude and super sarcastic sensibility fits fishing so well. You need to know how well you represent heavy metal and fishing. I’ll be looking forward to hearing more from you.
  • thefrenchdoggert
    Hayden killed a great thing
    We are going to miss you so much joe. You are a phenomenal host and i hate miles for putting you in this situation! I will follow you wherever you go joe.
  • @the real Moondog
    Love the podcast but…
    I hate to hear the podcast is ending. If listenership is any part of the reason since Miles left it has to be Hayden’s laugh. He’s great otherwise but It is legit Spicoli annoying. Sorry, but true!
  • stan_bailey02
    Wow
    Another one bites the dust! What other meat eater pods are getting the plug pulled. I guess I shouldn’t get so attached but there are not any fun but informational fishing podcasts. Joe, let us know where we can find you next.
  • 451911guy
    Great podcast
    Easily my favorite podcast. Super funny and even occasionally informative. Their fishing reports nail the “local scene” in so many areas, we all know a Bob the garbage man or a down the road Darren.
  • Robin Folger
    Don’t listen to these mooks
    Don’t stop being yous guys, eff’em if they whine about what words ya use or don’t. Their anise oil is weak if they gotta complain about free podcasts verbiage - tight lines boyz
  • jobro951
    Pretty good podcast but please quit with the annoying commercials
    If I hear one more commercial for black buffalo I will lose it. These guys run the same commercial back to back, and I’m a dipper and wouldn’t buy the stuff because of the commercials. Fix that and you got a 4 star podcast
  • Fmaggio1984
    Fun show
    Hayden please please please stop saying folks every three seconds. Thanks love you guys!
  • Nickjohnson5
    1 star
    Unengaging and pretty boring tbh
  • Beer_skeletonizer
    Great podcast!
    Love the podcast! Keep up the good work.
  • Jay from KC
    Yeah man.
    I crack up listening to you two saying yeah man all the time. The drinking game that was suggested would be a great idea if I didn’t listen while at work. Keep up the great work and thank you for the entertainment.
  • Tinyturbo
    Man
    YA MAN just changed to MAN. Ugh. Man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man man
  • LostBoyRamblur
    Every episode
    After completing my goal of listening to every episode I can confidently say this show always brings knowledge and entertainment! Might have made me a better angler, might not have but one thing I know for sure is it made me a better human and who doesn’t want to be a better human. From Jawns to Jon Boats, pollution to prostitution, pro tips to flapping lips, this show is a must listen.
  • MrParsons89
    The best!
    Easily my favorite podcast that I look forward to each week. You guys Keep doing what you’re doing!
  • Coot_shooter
    Binge worthy
    Love this show
  • K-vos
    Great for laughs not for productivity
    A couple of days ago I wanted to find a fishing podcast that doesn’t put me to sleep….. (Tom Rosenbauer) This podcast has rejuvenated me and has gotten me pumped to fish again. That being said it has absolutely made me unproductive at work. I spent the last 20 hour of my work week getting weird looks from my co workers because I keep snickering to myself. I’m sure I’ll get fried soon but at least I have this podcast. I can always depend on Lance’s insults to make me fell better about myself. #GooganSquad
  • rezdog
    Fishing
    Grandpa taught me. A red devil spoon on the end of a braided metal leader brought you a pike. Nearly every time you cast it. My uncle taught me a Hula popper could bring you a large mouth with all the excitement of fish jumping and fighting. I taught my dad that fishing the Pantanal (worlds largest swamp primarily in Brasil) for 3 days could yield you a different type of fish every time you caught one. Not to mention the experience of the ecology and folk there that love it. Cayman tail lightly fried is something. One word of caution. Don’t get it near your forehead. Your tongue will beat your brains out trying to get it.
  • Linzel
    Santa?
    You mean to tell me Matt Rinella is Santa? Complaining about influencers, headed to the bahama’s to not flyfish, and the Michagan Cricket? #heartbroken lol
  • Willy098123
    Joe is smelly
    Joe is one of the most unlikeable personalities ever. Absolutely the WORST pod from the Meateater brand.
  • Jakenizzledizzle
    Wanting more
    Have loved this show since episode 1; however, there needs to be a 2 hour minimum show length! Loving new host , but have you ever noticed he kind of sounds like Buffalo bull/Chris from family guy?
  • M-Lith
    What a duo!
    These guys are freaking hilarious! I am late to the show, but I am stoked to listen to every episode. Solid entertainment.
  • ps2555
    Great podcast
    Overall best fishing podcast. Great humor , lots of good info presented.
  • hunter/angler
    Best meat eater podcast
    Phil for co-host!!!
  • piffelix
    Favorite podcast
    Favorite podcast hands down, listened to every episode.
  • Tommy from the North
    Degenerate Listener
    Good stuff.
  • That guy BW
    Roasting marshmallows over a dumpster fire
    I get excited about Fridays. Used to be it was because it was Friday. These days I pop awake and know I get to listen to a new episode of BENT on my way to and from work. Imagine my dismay when I heard today that Miles is moving to New Zealand and leaving the show. I felt like my dad just told me he was going out for a pack of smokes. Why? People telework every day. The current format works with Joe in PA and Miles in Mt. Might as well be Chile and Timbuktu. I do confess having enjoyed Ben OBrien on The Hunting Collective, and thought it was nice to hear Lance V’s farewell to Miles. Those are two unrelated statements. #ihopelancediesofdickcancer
  • Nash magnum
    Degenerate Angler
    When the smallies aren’t biting and it’s not quite mud shark river season yet, Bent gets me through the day. When I have to sharpen old EWG Ned jigs because I don’t want to buy more, and it’s too cold to fish but not quite hard water season yet, Bent helps ease my lack of fishing pains.
  • Ande5052
    I gave it a year
    I just can’t listen to this thing anymore. Joe is fun and engaging as he has always been but I can’t do another week of Miles aka the Debbie Downer of the podcast world. If this were just Joe I’d find a way to give this thing 10 stars.
  • John Moran
    Best fishing podcast on the Interwebs
    Joe and Miles have perfect chemistry. The East coast and West coast viewpoints complement each other perfectly. And Phil the audio engineer is a gentleman and a scholar. They all get better every week. This is my favorite podcast by a landslide. Perfect blend of real issues and bulls*#t. It’s a must listen for anybody who enjoys fishing. I pity the fool who doesn’t rate this 5 stars. Seriously, it’s really good. My kids even like it.
  • Yost Taxidermy
    Rolling Downhill
    This show started off very awkward and clunky, I almost quit listening but I stuck with it and am glad I did. The guys have gotten better and better with every episode and now I look forward to listening. Very informative and have me constantly cracking up. Keep up the good work!
  • Josh Em
    Best pod on MeatEater Network
    No bull. Best pod.
  • Germ eye
    2nd review is a charm
    Alright I’ve bumped the rating up on you guys. You’ve grown on me. East side is where it’s at. Send me stickers. My favorite fishing podcast.
  • Basshunter2
    BENT!
    Best fishing pod I have found. Keep it up gents, you’re the only fishing podcast I listen too 🤙🏼
  • jpkuyper
    Look forward to every show
    Just getting back into fishing and Bent is big part of it. Not only do Miles and Joe give you the skinny on fisheries and fishermen all over the country, but they really dive into conservation and how we all need to wake up and do our part to keep the waters we enjoy healthy and alive. This podcast is both educational and at times very funny. Thanks guys and keep it going. Das!!!… Boat!!!
  • Q from ct
    Awesome
    More awesome than Stevie Wonder The Blind 5lb Smallmouth repeatedly missing your topwater before finally hooking up!
  • Jsodo57
    Good job guys.
    Good stuff
  • 1234556432443
    Joe is great, miles is cringe. The format is getting better
    Joe is great and funny. Miles can be cringe and awkward. When he speaks like he writes it’s better.
  • Vampyredddd
    Non fishing person
    As a non fishing person I look forward to Friday’s and the new episode of Bent. I love the interesting topics of fish news and the different segments each week. The bar segment has me wanting to travel to all the ones they have featured and Lance V is the best with his tips for you tube videos (need more Lance V). I have tried to find Lance V on u-tube but as of yet have not been able to, I guess I am just not looking in the right area of the Utube. Might I suggest that Meateater higher him as one of Meateaters influencers and put his videos in their channel? Keep at it guys looking forward to Friday!!!
  • bryan_thom
    Chunkin and soakin
    One of my favorite MeatEater podcasts. Always some laughs.
  • HuntersHoller
    Always Entertaining!
    Best way to start the weekend!
  • ht00438
    Best fishing podcast
    Single handly revolutionized the fishing podcast game. Miles is best all time. Joe’s cool to if youre into that kind of thing.
  • spm1367
    Boosting your reviews
    Need to keep you guys in competition with the others if your reviews are trailing… Lest Steve gets a crazy idea to cancel Bent! All kidding aside, love the podcast and am excited about more fishing content coming out of MeatEater!
  • spotify sks
    BigD
    From Mahi to Musky this show has it all!!
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