We, the Muskie Hunks are a group of fisherman from the state of Pennsylvania (and Washington) that love fishing and love Muskies. We are not professionals, we are not on the water every day. Our goal is to bring you content from the average anglers perspective and share helpful tips that we are learning in real time. This podcast is for fun and for the love of Muskies.
Episodes
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
In this episode we go up to northern or southern Minnesota to talk to Cole Graczyk from Zilla Custom Baits. We discuss his recent collab with BAMBAM Bait Co, his best of show award in Chicago, some exciting news from Brady and what’s next for both of them at the New York show and beyond.
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
We have the honor and privilege to talk to Josh Marshall and Grandpa Ray Elkins in this banger of an episode. Muskies pounding, old scar back, jointed Pikey's with glass eyes, Dennis and Jerry, piss on the plate, trolling for dogs and lot's more. Grandpa talks about spawning muskies, tells amazing stories and tells us how they used to do this thing called Musky fishing back in the day. Sit back, strap in and get ready for a 3-4 hour ride.
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
In this episode Eli, Nick, Nate and Ryan catchup with our long time friend and honorary hunkie hunk Bucko Muro. We talk about upcoming shows, new bait design, football and everything in between. Go Bears!
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Life updates, upcoming shows and jagging arahnd. Mark King and Jake Latkovic join us to give updates , talk shows and catchup.
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
In this episode we hang out, catchup on recent events. Eli recalls the memory of a lost friend, Nick shows off his 2am Facebook marketplace skills, Luff talks about his season on the toon and Nate goes off on Chris Collinsworth for being an absolute Jag.
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
This week we sit down with a couple veteran PMTT anglers Chris Riebe and Scott “2 Pounder” Popowski that teamed up for the first time for the 2025 trail. We go into depth of their progression into the sport and where it’s take them. From fishing with zero electronics to using Tony Grant as a human FFS. These two have a ton of knowledge and have been successful all over the muskie range. Theres a ton of take aways and laughs throughout this episode. Sit back, grab a cold one and enjoy.
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
This week honorary Hunk Brady Martz joins the boys as they dip their toes back into the hot water of podcasting. They recap some Muskie’s Inc happenings, give some summer updates, and break down the Lake Tapps 2025 Tiger hunt.
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
In this episode, the hunks talk with Green Bay guide Phil the Thrill Stodola. We cover everything from why music matters in the boat, why muskies inc matters, and and having fun while fishing. There’s a lot of great takeaways in this one, from a guy who is all in on the muskies giveth mentality.
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
In this episode we talk with two local boys, a father and son duo Rick and Rich Marnic. Rick and Rich get us up to speed on how they started muskie fishing and we hear a few awesome stories along the way. Eventually we get around to recapping the Three Rivers Chapter 16 Muskies Inc Lake Arthur Tournament from a few weeks back. Congrats to Rick and Rich on a buzzer beater muskie to take first place! These are two of the best human beings you could ever meet, check out this episode for that local feel with two great local anglers!
Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
This week the hunks are back to recap the 2025 Muskypalooza. They were joined by some out of town guests for a weekend of western PA fishing. Stories, shenanigans and scandals ensued.
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
In this episode we talk to one of West Virginia's talented glide bait makers Derek Tucker and Lucky Tuck Lures LLC. Derek walks us through how he got started musky fishing, making baits and more. We talk about sketchy boats ramps with zombies, glide bait hookup ratios and the best of 90's Nickelodeon.
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
In this episode, we get to talk to Brian Luffey from Banging Bottom Outfitters. Luffey is known for his color coordinated pontoon boat, Daisy May Trolling, as well as his practical customization of everything. Get excited for spring musky as we pick his brain on boat prep. This episode is loaded with good ideas for modifying and preparing your boat for the upcoming musky season. Stay successful our friends!
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
In this episode we bring back return guest Shawn Leopardi owner of the Core 3 Group and Father of the Muskie Max. Shawn talks about this years event held at the Washington Crown Center. We get a little preview of some new vendors and some adjustment from last years show. Its that time, Muskie Max week, LETS GET MAXXED!
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
In this episode we talk to Benjamin Duke from Duke's Dozerz. We discuss shows, bladed baits and all kinds of other topics that should make the blade bro's happy.
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
In this episode the Hunks are joined by another Canadian friend, known to some as Alex Boutin, others as Rex St. Pierre, and to the rest he is the Barbarian Guy. We talk fishing North of the Border, Quebec. Alex talks about how he got started in the Muskie industry and we have a really fun discussion of all things musky.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
In this episode repeat guest the "THE Boss" Paul Frustereo comes back on to discuss the 2025 show season and drops some hints on a new exciting development in the works. We are pumped to see what Paul brings to the Muskie Max here in March. The boss store is back open, get them while they are Orange Tiger Chartreuse Belly Hot!
#Bossshad
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Everyone traveled from near and far for the long awaited weekend of shenanigans at the New York Muskie Expo. We get to hear all the behind the scene stories from our great friends/vendors from this year’s show. From wondering where BIGFOOT is hiding in the maze of vendors, if BUCKO will find the secret bar, then to having a BAM BAM thrown at your back. Talk about a BIG ACTION packed weekend with a TOP-LINE for the “Crazy Sunday Babe” deals. That’s a wrap on the 2025 New York Muskie Expo. Thanks Katia and Zach for a memorable show.
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
In this episode we discuss the long awaited New York Musky Expo. Zach and Katia prime the pump as we talk about new venue, new exhibits and new vendors. Hold onto your fingerlings, this ones a wild ride!
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
MUSKIES GIVETH!!!
Important note for one of the Musky Industries very best human beings. Hans Mann (Hans the Carver) is facing an urgent medical challenge. Whether you can donate financially or share this campaign with your network, your support means the world to him and his family.
Please check out the GO FUND ME and consider donating:
Fundraiser for Hans Mann by Liesl Mann : Support Hans Mann’s Surgery and Recovery
This week's episode focuses on return guest Ethan Greathouse and Big Foot Baits. Ethan returns to give us a life update, tell the story of multiple first muskies, highlight personal accomplishments that really warm the heart and get into what he has new for the 2025 show season. This one was off the rails early and often. When bigfoot calls, you hand him a P Funk and roll out. Muskies Giveth!!!
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
In this quick episode, we talk too our good friend Greg Them owner of Xtreme Musky Lures. Greg highlights what Xtreme has new for 2025 including a deadly little jointed bait, what his show season lineup looks like and gives us the run down on the Ohio Musky Show. Greg is one of the best human beings you will ever meet. Give this one a listen and check out Xtreme Muskie Lures this show season!