MERCER-The Awkwardly Honest Fishing Podcast

A true insiders, behind-the-scenes look at the sport of pro fishing . Hosted by Dave Mercer, Bassmaster Emcee and Facts of Fishing host along with his limitless list of pro fishing friends and their awkwardly honest take on a fishing podcast.

Recent Episodes
  • John Cox and Byron Velvick on MERCER-212
    May 14, 2025 – 01:38:41
  • Randy Howell and Jake's Take on MERCER-211
    May 7, 2025 – 01:52:12
  • Drew Cook and Paul Marks "Head To Head" on MERCER-210
    Apr 30, 2025 – 02:12:20
  • Dustin Connell "Hate Is Tackling Fuel" on MERCER-209
    Apr 23, 2025 – 01:15:57
  • Kyle Welcher and Jake's Take on MERCER-208
    Apr 16, 2025 – 01:56:01
  • Carl Jocumsen "Being Positive Is Nearly Impossible" on MERCER-207
    Apr 9, 2025 – 01:58:35
  • Lee Livesay "Cheating Is Stealing" on MERCER-206
    Apr 2, 2025 – 01:23:13
  • Bassmaster Classic Champion Easton Fothergill - Easton To Beaston!! & Jake's Take on MERCER-205
    Mar 26, 2025 – 02:17:24
  • John Garrett "All Pro Anglers Tell Lies" on MERCER-204
    Mar 19, 2025 – 01:28:40
  • Seth Feider and Jake's Take "Anglers Who Read the Rules are Cheaters" on MERCER-203
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:49:50
  • Brandon Palaniuk, Bill Lowen and Jake's Take on MERCER-202
    Mar 5, 2025 – 03:10:10
  • Ish Monroe Bought a Ferrari From Bass Fishing on MERCER-201
    Feb 26, 2025 – 01:12:17
  • Bill Dance-A Jitterbug to a Juggernaut on MERCER-200
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:10:38
  • Cooper Gallant "I'm So Focused I Forget I Am In A Tournament" on MERCER-199
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:28:30
  • Jason Christie-One of the Most Feared Men in Fishing on MERCER-198
    Feb 5, 2025 – 01:26:26
  • Brandon Palaniuk and Kyle Vandever- Not Another F#&$ING Podcast! on MERCER-197
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:51:32
  • Denny Brauer "Can Still Kick Your bASS!" on MERCER-196
    Jan 22, 2025 – 01:05:34
  • Matt Herren "Take That God Forsaken Thing Off The Front of My Boat!" on MERCER-195
    Jan 15, 2025 – 01:52:19
  • Justin Hamner and Rob Newell on MERCER-194
    Jan 8, 2025 – 03:13:54
  • Kevin VanDam - From Tournaments to Television on MERCER-193
    Jan 1, 2025 – 01:39:49
  • Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona - Guess Who's Back! on MERCER-192
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:43:22
  • Byron Velvick - It Takes Balls To Be A Pro Angler on MERCER-191
    Dec 11, 2024 – 02:08:07
  • Kyle Welcher Would Rather Eat a Snake Than A Tomato on MERCER-190
    Dec 4, 2024 – 01:26:53
  • Jonathon VanDam-Battling To Get Back to Bassmaster on MERCER-189
    Nov 27, 2024 – 01:05:44
  • Brent Ehrler Really Wants to See a UFO! on MERCER-188
    Nov 20, 2024 – 01:36:49
  • Clark Wendlandt - Forward Forced Into Retirement on MERCER-187
    Nov 13, 2024 – 01:26:30
  • Greg Hackney, Lee Livesay & Davy Hite - No Entry Fees??? on MERCER-186
    Nov 6, 2024 – 01:24:36
  • Greg Hackney-Spooky Times We Are Living In on MERCER-185
    Oct 30, 2024 – 01:52:36
  • The Elite 9 on MERCER-184
    Oct 23, 2024 – 02:29:59
  • Matt Robertson and Logan Parks on MERCER-183
    Oct 16, 2024 – 02:22:20
  • Byron Velvick Finding Balls, Big Baits & The Bachelor on MERCER-182
    Oct 9, 2024 – 01:52:37
  • Alfred Williams & Jake's Take with Jake Latendresse on MERCER-181
    Oct 2, 2024 – 01:52:37
  • Mike McKinnis and Skeet Reese on MERCER-180
    Sep 25, 2024 – 03:21:37
  • Rules, Rookies and Real Talk with Davy Hite on MERCER-179
    Sep 18, 2024 – 01:34:48
  • Cory and Chris Johnston on MERCER-178
    Sep 11, 2024 – 01:16:31
  • Mark Zona - Goodbye Bassmaster - It’s Been a T.I.M.E.! on MERCER-177
    Sep 4, 2024 – 01:36:39
  • Rick Clunn - This Is Not a CLUNN-clusion on MERCER-176
    Aug 28, 2024 – 01:25:16
  • Robert Gee and Jake's Take on MERCER-175
    Aug 21, 2024 – 02:37:40
  • Wes Logan-What REALLY Happened on MERCER-174
    Aug 14, 2024 – 01:20:30
  • What Makes Justin Hamner SICK on MERCER-173
    Aug 7, 2024 – 01:29:18
  • Brett Hite - Flat Brim for Life on MERCER-172
    Jul 31, 2024 – 01:42:28
  • Ben Milliken and Pat Roach on MERCER-171
    Jul 24, 2024 – 01:58:40
  • Joey Cifuentes - Kaleidoscope Cowboy on MERCER-170
    Jul 17, 2024 – 01:22:35
  • Matt Robertson, Seth Feider, Cory & Chris Johnston "The Derby Boys" on MERCER-169
    Jul 10, 2024 – 01:27:52
  • Takumi Ito, Trey McKinney and Jake's Take on MERCER-168
    Jul 3, 2024 – 03:06:04
  • Rick Clunn and Takumi Ito on Mercer-167
    Jun 26, 2024 – 02:09:30
  • Kevin VanDam, Cliff Prince and Jake's Take on MERCER-166
    Jun 19, 2024 – 02:07:33
  • David Gaston and The Homeless Fisherman on MERCER-165
    Jun 12, 2024 – 02:09:33
  • Seth Feider "Sometimes I Just Wanna Pee In My Front Yard" on MERCER-164 (AUDIO VERSION)
    Jun 5, 2024 – 01:27:33
  • Brandon Palaniuk 'LIV 2 FSH' on MERCER-163 (AUDIO VERSION)
    May 29, 2024 – 02:16:17
Recent Reviews
  • Todd Rushing
    Favorite Podcast
    Mercer has become a staple in our household. He is like our crazy uncle or brother!! Love the content and format. It’s fishing but so much more. Appreciate the look behind the curtain on the anglers. And…..the positivity he creates is awesome.
  • lld333333333
    Guess what day it is
    Love the positive, Dave is the man and everyone should listen to the show.
  • Art fairy
    Worth the listen
    Great podcast!
  • LD1343
    Proud Humper
    Dave thanks for being such a positive influence on the fishing industry! This is a great podcast and the only fishing podcast I will listen to.
  • TFH-MI
    It’s like a hug for your ears.
    Dave Mercer brings his trademark energy and wit to every episode. This podcast is a must for any bass angler, from beginner to seasoned pro. Even if you don’t like bass fishing, listen anyways! You’ll leave with a feeling that some good still exists in the world.
  • $DCL$
    Positive
    Positivity
  • J Murph17
    Great Show
    Great guests and helps the work day go by for a few hours every week!
  • TNTCurt
    Best Fishing Podcast Ever
    Best part of my week!
  • enaig
    Must listen
    Nice work, Dave. Keep it positive!!
  • krbrawner21
    The G.O.A.T🐐
    When it comes to fishing podcasts, they don’t get any better than this.
  • Blockhead00!
    Best podcast in fishing
    I remember one time Dave was speaking at the spring fishing show for D&R sports in Kalamazoo. During his seminar he was rudely interrupted by the “real Dave Mercer”….Dave handled it with class. Dave is a good guy, this podcast is a good podcast. If you like the elite series and fishing this is the podcast for you! I’m a humper baby!!
  • crazyT77
    Great show!
    Awesome Podcast!
  • JD 20/20
    Mercer is the GOAT
    Awesome show! Look forward to it every week !
  • ChaseColbyCo
    Awesomeness
    Love the show - absolutely love it!
  • Aubreylahaye
    Good stuff
    Great show! Enjoy listening every week!
  • DeereJohn95
    Great show
    One of the best fishing podcasts. It is filled with great information to help you be learn more about fishing but also Dave has a way of interviewing people that you feel like you know that person in a different way than you did before the episode. Dave is right up there with Joe Rogan on getting to know who the person really is.
  • TrapperMO
    Right Direction
    The focus on positivity in fishing is the thing the entire tournament scene and fishing industry needs to focus on. Dave is doing a great job of that and hopefully helping to right the ship.
  • Wiedebusch92
    Best fishing show
    One of the best fishing podcast out there with the best host! Keep doing what you’re doing Dave!
  • Co-jack14
    Great job
    Best fishing podcast
  • Mchammer317
    My Favorite Podcast
    Dave is amazing and he sits down with awesome guests in the fishing industry and they have some of the coolest conversations you can listen too. I look forward to listening to show every week, definitely check it out!
  • earzz45
    Great podcast
    I listen to this show every week religiously. It’s a great show and very positive
  • dlrtb
    Awesome Podcast
    Great work Dave. The podcast shows the different sides from the pros and it’s very cool to see what their mindsets are for certain scenarios. As a High school fisherman its always a learning experience and a fun one!
  • boothfish73
    I need that reel Dave!
    Love the show, love the guests, love the topics, and love Mercer!
  • Justin from Eufaula
    The Best Podcast!
    Raw and real. I’ve been listening for years. First review I’ve ever given to a podcast. From a true bass head! This podcast is legit!
  • Germann701
    Outstanding
    Love the show! Keep up the good work.
  • Don’t wants nickname
    Mercer
    Great show, tune in for every episode. Kept me on In touch with the bass fishing when I was overseas for work
  • ScottHigginsFishing
    MoreMercerPlease
    If you love Bass Fishing and getting to know it’s top Anglers, give this podcast and Dave’s other streams a listen. Great for the morning commute. #Humper4Life
  • Frankie_Wright
    Great Show
    Love the show Dave. Keep it up!!
  • Chris Larrison
    Mercer is THE Best
    Informative and entertaining. Long trips in the truck with the boat aren’t as long with Mercer and his guest along for the ride!
  • Wazzah11
    Humper
    Thanks, Dave for keeping it honest.
  • Southerneyes78
    Bass Podcast
    If you’re a bass tournament junkie you gotta follow Mecer!
  • cbr137
    Love the show
    The best, most well ran fishing pod!
  • Dave and The Humpers
    Greatest Podcast Ever!!
    Dave Mercer brings the absolute best that BASS has to offer. With amazing guest, where you enjoy the stories of what a professional fisherman goes through, from jokes and tails that some of the guest may not should share. You just never know where it’s going to good. Help Dave stroke the algorithm in the words of Bob Cobb like comment and subscribe. Cause the humpers said so, you hear?
  • Infamousharold
    The best
    By far to listen Mr Dave get deep with the anglers is the best
  • Chowder54
    Best bass fishing podcast out there!
    I’ve been listening to the Mercer podcast for over a year now and I am excited every single week for each new episode that drops. Dave is a great guy and he brings on a lot of fun and interesting guest from the bass fishing industry. If you like bass fishing in any from this is definitely a podcast you will want to watch. Also his sponsor ads are we short so they don’t distract from the pod cast like many others do with long ad reads.
  • shaydawg7
    Great Show
    Love listening to Dave and the guests, makes the work day go by a little faster!
  • Utah Hunner
    HUMPER!
    Man I wish I would have found this show earlier but been happy hear for over a year! Keep it up Dave!
  • Bclose23
    Awkwardly honest
    The best fishing podcast across all platforms!
  • kansasturkeythug
    Favorite podcast
    5 stars as always Dave! As an over the road trucker, I’d love the pod to be much longer!
  • Mikebowmaster
    Best Bassin’ podcast ever!
    A very positive and informative podcast! I don’t miss an episode!
  • Paducah Dave
    Great Fishing Pod
    One of my weekly go to Fishing Podcast! Mercer goes above and beyond for his listeners !! Keep up the great work Dave
  • jer-bear78
    Positively the best!!
    Best of the best, Mercer always keeps it positive, and keeps you up to date with the best guests!!
  • joe_wilson323
    Dustin Connell love the positivity!!
    Thanks for an amazing podcast!! Happy humpers!!!
  • burd0036
    Awesome!
    Awesome show. Look forward to it every week.
  • Officerapple
    The best of the best
    Genuine content by a genuine human.
  • Northern mn man
    Keep it coming
    Love the show, Jake’s take is the best!
  • markanderson12
    5 Stars!
    Nothing better than a good drive to the lake or work than listening to Dave! I’m proud to be a humper!
  • Zackattack12345532
    Favorite podcast
    Love the positivity and deeper look into the professional fishing world!
  • Chiefs61
    Best bass fishing podcast !
    I’m an original “Humper” who watches the podcast on hump day on You Tube , but also listen to the next day on my morning walk . Always a great , positive podcast with great guests ! Scott Mann From Kansas City
  • Carney350
    Love the show
    Keep it up
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