*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

If this podcast was a movie, it would be Flashdance....with the soft fluffy ankle sock things.  We get a visit from Pedro and learn about the famous photographer, Kenny Gregg from Savannah...among other stuff

Barely Live #48 - 06/06/21 - Its gettin weird.

Join us as we get after Jay Johnson on all kinds of subjects.  This is a skeleton production as we are missing Travis and a few typical sights and sounds.  Back soon with  your scheduled programming.

Barely Live #49 - 08/04/21 - Jay Johnson in Surround Sound

Just come on in, take your coat off and listen to the 2 hottest guys in the world of Fly Fishing and what nots.  A visit with the Rummels in Florida and ol Sonny "Red" Williamsonson comes by...still the worst best Fly Fishing Podcast out there.

Barey Live #50

Barely Live #50 - It's a big en

As we have taken on some new sponsors such as Daytime TV shows, we bed down in the new Rivers and Glen in Mt Pleasant, SC.  Get a solid visit from Austin Stapleton, soon to be a staple and Kenny Gregg, outdoors finest mystery man of photography.

Barely Live #51 - 2-10-22

Get a good ole fashion visit from Larry Litt￼rell and a dive into the majestic workings of our friend Patrick Duke, a guide and artist in Colorado.  There are a bunch of other good things going on in-between.  
Love Paul, Mike and Doug.

Barely Live

Barely Live #52 - A Day in Late March

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

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 round feeling of happiness will bring you into this chaotic, fun filled evening.  In the presence of the Orvis Guide Rendezvous, we are coming to you from Asheville with a good crowd and a great cast of characters.  Some SCOF banter, Orvis banter and some Scoops Callahan...come on.

2.24.16 - Barely Live Session 11

A good mix of this and that and some what not...Calhoun Vanderhorst visits us again, we got some trip stories from Mike and Paul, some deep thought with Douglas, a call in with Alex Woodsum from Bonefish, Tarpon Trust...and we catch up with ol Richard Queso.  You will also hear from ol Scoop Callahan.

4.19.2016 Barely Live Session 15

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

We invade the Fly Fishing After Dark compound for some good ol times.  We decided to do a 2 part series where we do our show then they do theirs.  We have the boys sit in on each segment and just see where it goes.  This one takes a little time...sit back, relax then relax again.

#35 Barely Live After Dark - Part 1 (7.14.17)

This is actually Fly Fishing After Dark's episode but we all sat in and invaded the common proper.  This was after hot and saucy pork tacos, so please take that into account...with a little bourbon topper.  Check out Fly Fishing After Dark if you are living in a cave and have not yet.

#35 Fly Fishing Barely After Dark Part 2

Bringing it back home after a long hiatus...the ship is back.  We aren't gonna give away too much...just sit back and relax and soak up the vibes that be, lather up.

#36 Barely Live 9.27.2017

This one is a little different than most...as we are missing Will but take on a lot of new faces and friends as we celebrate Mike's Bachelor Party.  An epic 2 day adventure of ups and downs as we weave through the fabric of brews, bourbon and Cheezits.

Paul Puckett's Album

#37 Barely Live - Mad Mike's Bachelor Pad

Come on in and have a seat and enjoy this cozy episode with some Nog and some Yule Log.  We get a very special visit from Terry Claus and his little friend.  We have a visit with Jim Klug and get a few more little surprises.  Merry Xmas from the Barely Live Family.

#38 Barely Live - 12.7.17

We have a skeleton crew here but do what we can with stupid songs, bad commercials, Daqveed, Social Media Theater, fishing stories and the emergence of a new Podcast, Right Brain Retrieve.

#40 Barely Live - 2.25.18

Come on in and hear ol Mike and Paul chum it up. Tucker shows up to add some spice..little here, little there.  We get to catch up with Ben Sittig, he is a huge Fly Fisherman.  We also get another great guest, Mother Earth comes and clears up a few things with us.

#42 Barely Live - 4.22.19 Earth Day

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.

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