The Yak Shak Podcast
As married business owners, Allen and Jessica Norris, have learned to take their love for kayaking and fishing and start a business with it. Now they are sharing with the world the raw truth about what they experience daily. Listen to learn more about how they strive to help the kayak fishing community and learn and grow as anglers themselves.
Episodes
14 episodes
Ep. 13: We're backkkk
How has it been a whole year since our last episode?!?! We are finally back and dishing out all the latest from our personal lives, what's been happening at the store, and so much more! We hope you enjoy catching up with us and we look forward ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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38:12
Ep. 12: Transitioning from Bass Boat to Kayak Lifestyle
Kayaks aren’t for everyone, but Jessica and Allen are here to make the case for the bass boat enthusiast to maybe try one out! Some have argued that kayaks are nothing like bass boats, and that could not be further from the truth. T...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:59
Ep. 11: Interview with Kayak Kushion Founder Brandon Elrod
Maybe you have not gone kayaking because you knew it was going to be miserable on your back floating on a piece of plastic all day long, or maybe you haven't taken to paddling or fishing because you can't stand the thought of having to sit on a...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:17
Ep. 10: How We Started a Business & How You Could Too
What all goes into starting a business and where does one even begin to make it completely legitimate? In this episode, Allen and Jessica dive into what all it took to get The Yak Shak off the ground as well as provide some insight into h...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:32
Ep. 9: KFL Behind-the-Scenes with Dan Perry and Jeremie Baker
There are a lot of different ways for anglers to compete in the kayak fishing world. Our good friends Dan Perry and Jeremie Baker are two avid anglers that have just wrapped up the inaugural season with the Kayak Fishing League for 2021 f...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:37
Ep. 8: The Four Seasons of Bass Fishing
Fishing is such a unique sport because we are not limited to participating only a certain time of the year. We can choose to fish whenever we want January to December, and each season provides its own unique approach and challenges to cat...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:53
Ep. 7: Prep and What to Expect with Kayak Fishing Tournaments
The competitive scene with any sport can not only be intimidating but confusing as well. Allen and Jessica are here to provide some tips and tricks to help navigate through the mess for you and mitigate some stress along the way, too. Whe...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:18
Ep. 6: Batteries and Bass Fishing with Bassmaster Pro Bill Weidler
When you're fully immersed in the fishing industry, you come across some really awesome people. Allen and Jessica are fortunate to work with some of the industry's most influential and innovative pioneers in kayaking, fishing, and outdoor sport...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:12
Ep. 5: How To Find the Best Kayak and Fishing Spots
In episode 5 of The Yak Shak Podcast, Allen and Jessica share tips on how to find the best kayaking and fishing spots nearby. Whether you have been kayak fishing for a long time or just starting out, we are always looking for new places to kaya...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:44
Ep. 4: Getting Skunked and Breaking the Funk
We've all been there, getting skunked while fishing is never fun. In this episode, Allen and Jessica talk about some of their recent fishing misses and the lessons they've learned along the way, plus some of their favorite "dad" jokes that...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:11
Ep. 3: Be Prepared. Go with Your Gut. And Stay Positive.
In this week's episode, Allen and Jessica highlight their favorite items to bring along with them on kayak trips. Whether you are a novice or experienced kayaker, this episode will help you plan ahead for your next kayak trip or kayak fishing t...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:51
Ep. 2: ICAST 2021 Recap
After a week of ICAST, Allen and Jessica are back with a recap of all the amazing new products they saw during the show! Hear about their favorite brands and some of the highlights they had during their week in Orlando!
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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34:25