*Dolby Stereo Surround Sound - We are finally back after a very long hiatus.  We are happy to have ol Travis join us as we get to know Barron a little better.  Things are good in the solarium as we get the vibes rolling and the time a'wastin'.  Get with us and listen in..thanks you kind people.

Barely Live #46  -  3/6/21 - Back in action.

This one will go down as a masterpiece...that is all.
Dill Pickleson
Douche Canoe Boatworks
Whose Fly?

Barely Live #47 - 4/10/21 - Breakfast w Barely Live

Aside from catching up a bit and having good excuses for not recording in about a year, we listen in on the the Fly Fishing Oscars Red Carpet, drop in on a minute of our favorite Podcast, The Mill House and catch up on Rap and the art of.  We are back, I think.

Barely Live #53 - The Back Page Session

We are so lucky to have had Wes Liston and Boyd Richardson from the Charleston band, Gritty Flyright.  We dive into their musical journey and how they got to this point.  Some typical Barely Live shenanigans to boot.  Check it out and enjoy some Frigate Rum while you do!

Barely Live #54 - Gettin' Gritty - 5:17:23

We are super excited to have a convo with Nicky Mill from the Millhouse Podcast...Thanks Nicky!!! Ol Calhoun Vanderhorst drops by on his way to The Gabon Region to catch huge Tarpon and we go down the highway with Paul on the way to the Keys.  New friends helping with the show such as Turtlebox, Frigate Rum and Bajio Sunglasses. Come aboard, have drink and enjoy!!

Barely Live #55 - Tarpon Heavy

We bring in a good friend that's been around the Charleston area since the early 2000's, Capt John Irwin.  We dive into what he does and what he's been doing in the fishing world.  Check out the new "Theme" song for Charleston called Charleston...and Richard Kayso brings it home!

Barely Live #56 - The Earl - 7.26.23

Hit new single from the upcoming Barely Live session

Mullet or a Redfish

We have our in studio Atlantic Salmon pal, Hardwick Caldwell as he gives us some insight to the current state of one of North Americas endangered fish species.  We also catch up with Sean from Nervous Waters, Hawaii.  We also drop a couple new Fly Fishing Techno pieces that will destroy the airwaves...buckle up. Ok, you don't need to buckle up real, but grab a cold one.

Barely Live #57 - Happy Hour Salmon

Getting back on track with some good ol fashion bull honking.  We do have photographer and adventurist, Justin Hodge a s an in studio guest.  We also have Tucker back and we get Doug off the phone for another Barely Live Session.  We also catch up with a strange character named Argyle McShealey.  Come on and sit down for a spell.

Barely Live #58 - Photo Bombing with Hodge

The Christmas Special is back.  We get a call into Terry Claus who is back in the North Pole helping out his brother.  We have some Night Before Christmas at Kayso's house and some new Christmas Tunes.  Also joining the show is Greensky Bluegrass', Andrew Lincoln, who is the Light Technician extraordinaire...as we share stories of being on the road and fishing opportunities that arise along the way.  Also, we get a good peak at some other podcasts out there....and this coffee sucks1!

Barely Live #59 - Return of Terry Claus

After Tucker climbs through the window we get after some good initial BS'ing. Then we visit with Sam Bailey from Souther Culture on the Fly.  Talk some health of the Fly Fishing industry and straight into the roaming ways of the highly energetic Stan, the guide from nowhere.

Barely Live #60 - In Through The Window

We dive into the Louisiana Redfish conservation effort and what the guides are saying.  We also spend some time with Kara Tripp, a Montana fly fishing guide and small business owner (Damsel Fly Fishing).  We also get one our old sponsors to some by and visit, The Cailibrese Brothers, Gino and Geno.

Barely Live #61 - CCA&S

We dive into a few Tarpon trips we have all been on...it's been a while since we updated the world.  There are some Ai songs that we want you to hear, pretty damn weird and funny.  Hang out and listen in on what Bre Drake and her hubs Wilds are getting into on the western journey to Montana...this one was a fun one.  Oh yea...ol Grady Gus the Redfish stops in on this good tide.

Barely Live #62 - Summering w The Drakes

Welcome back to the worst Fly Fishing Podcast out there, Barely Live.  We nourish our minds and bodies with some beers, pizza and a few slices of Fred Stivers.  Come hear about Fred and how he has soaked the fly fishing world with his artistic ways.  Thanks for caring, that's why we are sharing.

Barely Live #63 - Beer, Pizza And Fred Stivers

Had a good time hanging at the Casts n' Drafts event at Treehouse Brewery.  Did some typical bull honking and then sat down with our friend, Chase Barton from Martins BBQ.  We also grabbed photographer, Jeremy Clark to get his take on things.  Thanks for listening!!

Barely Live #64 - Live @ Casts n' Drafts

We are back damnit!! It's been waaaayy too long.  We have a couple guests stop by to enlighten your life with the most boring book titles in the fly fishing realm and learn about Randy the Raccoon.  Need a cold one?

Barely Live #65 Come and Meet Svoot

Welcome to the Flood Tide "Barley Live" Sessions.  Where we teach you nothing and you'll like it!!  At least it s a good waste of an hour or so too help make your day brighter.

11.13.2015 - Barely Live Session 1

A Good dose of audible delight with Mike Benson, Doug Roland bringing you the juice.  Guests include Baron Boyette, Dr. William Janus and Vaughn Cochran.  This episode will let you in on fishing the greater Houston area, some insight on Fantasy Football news, and Vaughn Cochrans days in the 70's Keys.  Good stuff or bad stuff...you decide

11.18.2015 - Barely Live Sessions 2

We have a good banter show here.  Special guests are an outfit you probably know, out of the Portland area, H&H Outfitters, Doug Rolands Corner, Stone Gravelle and other shenanigans.

12.30.2015 - Barely Live Session 5

We got a good mix of opening jive, tunes, Mom's Mailbag, Scoop Callahan, Best of Charleston Blotter, Mike's Esteemed Cousin Calhoun Vanderhurst, Capt Joel Dickey, Richard Queso's Mailsack and Mad Mikes Rant....and some Organ

1.7.2016 - Barely Live Session 6

Standard intro stuff...what we been doing, anybody fishing?? Watchathon, Mike's Great Motor Robbery, THE David magnum of Shallow Water Expeditions, 5 B's, Scoop's Scoops and the great Ricardo Queso.

5.3.16 Barely Live Session 16

the "Die Nasty" Episode - We gots The Queso, The Daqveed, The Gary Merriman, The Haircut Scoop, The Body and Jake The Snake.

5.25.2016 Barely Live Session 17 "Die Nasty"

Doug has returned with his cute little giggles.  We welcome Duncan Milsap and his "How To" Segment, Road Trips, Fishing Food, Loons, "Messin with the Flyshop," Cameron Mortenson from "The Fiberglass Manifesto" and of course, Ricardo Queso.

6.2.2016 Barely Live 18th Session

It all comes together in this action packed 20th editition of this, whatever it is.  Anything from Mike's trip to Buffalo, NY, Pauls trip to BlackFly Lodge,  Doug's Bathtub Porn ICast companies, Kickstart mY Heart, whats burning me and Richard Queso.

7.7.2016 Barely Live - 20th Session

A classic, back after a month of doing something....Donald, The Colonel, SCOOP, Grandpaws, Queso, and Matthew

Barely Live Session #24 - 10.14.16

We celebrate the first Birthday of Barely Live.  Many special guests including, Matt Schliske, The Drake Bros, Calhoun Vanderhorst, Daqveed, Larry Littrell, SCOOP and of course Richard Queso.  We give Diddy a call also, of course.  I think there was a little bit of fishing discussed...just a little.

Barely Live's 1 Year Old Birthday Party - 25th Session - 11.4.2016

Skeleton crew...can Paul and Will pull it off with a guest, Rick Crawford.  Sustainability is coming your way, how to be at boat ramps, Mike is at the Super Bowl, Scoop is in good spirits and no Queso.

Barely Live #29 - January 31, 2017

We have a special guest sit in with us in the midst of not seeing a single fish  in 2 days.  We get down with some solid tales of guitar, surfing and fly fishing adventures.  We speak of Cuba and a little visit from Johnny, the UPS driver.

Barely Live #34 6-21-17 "El Riocaballo"

The boys are down a few members due to the Flu-Z.. but they push on to deliver that fly-fishing-ish goodness that you've come to expect.  Listen in to hear the drama of mike's wedding planning, our thoughts on social media, and a few original songs by Paul and Mike..

Paul Puckett's Album

#39 Barely Live

The wheels end up falling off pretty well towards the end of this episode.  We do have an unprecedented botoxing of a scrotum...its pretty much that.  We have a failed phonecall into Will and have a flyshop sales only customer visit us and of course Kayso.  Have at it, thank you for your bravery.

#44 Barely Live 6.7.2019

Montana talk and such...lots of it.  We also get a visit from the one and only fly tying Camp counselor.  Some bonus action at the end from the Stonefly Inn Artist gathering with Ed Anderson, Chance Yarbrough and Paul Puckett.  Marc Crapo and Rooster join in of the fun.

#45 Barely Live 9.1.19

Coming from the Low Country of Charleston, SC, we bring you nothing more or less than a good time.  While the hosts, Paul Puckett, Mike Benson, Doug Roland and Will Abbott all met through the channels of Fly Fishing, thats just where this program starts.  We hope and expect you to be somewhat entertained with a variety of topics, real and fake characters from all over the land of the fishing industry.  We have also added the fabulous Travis Baucom, (Trav-is / Bow-com) who brings the meat for each of the 2 hours we under-produce this production.

Barely Live - The Worst Fly Fishing Podcast

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