Interview with Kellen Parrish
Todays interview is with Kellen Parrish, founder of Ocean Cowboy Outfitters. Kellen is right in the middle of a crowdfunding project for his Cabazon-1 spearfishing backpack, designed for serious spearos who hike to remote dive spots. Hear about Kellen's journey in marine science, badass lingcod hunts, and his passion for creating innovative gear that blends functionality with the spirit of adventure. Dive into fascinating discussions on spearfishing techniques, local diving conditions, and the significance of sustainable fishing practices. Also, get a taste of the culinary delights of Peruvian seafood dishes!
Here is the KickStarter campaign you can donate to, to help get this awesome backpack onto the market!
Important times
- 00:00 Intro
- 04:50 Welcome Kellen Parrish
- 06:02 The Origin of Ocean Cowboy Outfitters
- 07:20 Diving Conditions in Oregon
- 10:01 The Cabazon One Spearfishing Backpack
- 17:16 Fisheries Science and Gear Design
- 36:56 Travel and Utility of the Backpack
- 42:49 Great White Shark Encounter
- 45:33 Early Spearfishing Experiences
- 45:49 College and Vegetarian Streak
- 46:22 Living in Guatemala and Return to Spearfishing
- 48:21 Moral Frameworks and Eating Meat
- 52:01 Formative Water Experiences
- 52:10 Spearfishing Fitness Program
- 52:58 Hydration and Gear Sponsors
- 54:05 Rite of Passage and Family Influence
- 59:04 Spearfishing in Oregon
- 01:05:27 Challenges with Urchin Barons
- 01:09:36 Cooking and Seafood Recipes
- 01:14:25 Marine Science and Conservation
- 01:18:50 Funniest Spearfishing Memory
- 01:20:19 Spearo Q&A and Closing Remarks
Listen in and s
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills
As Director of The Men’s Clinic at UCLA, Dr. Jesse Mills has spent his career helping men understand their bodies, their hormones, and their health. Now he’s bringing that expertise to The Male Room — a podcast where data-driven medicine meets common sense. Each episode separates fact from hype, science from snake oil, and gives men the tools to live longer, stronger, and happier lives. With candor, humor, and real-world experience from the exam room and the operating room, Dr. Mills breaks down the latest health headlines, dissects trends, and explains what actually works — and what doesn’t. Smart, straightforward, and entertaining, The Male Room is the show that helps men take charge of their health without the jargon.