Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast
A flagship UK carp fishing podcast featuring deep-dive interviews with angling legends and informal roundtable chats with a rotating cast of hosts.
This podcast operates in two distinct formats. The numbered episodes are long-form (often 90+ minutes) career-retrospective interviews with influential UK carp anglers, guided by host Richard Stewart. The 'UNCUT' episodes are a more frequent, informal roundtable discussion between a rotating cast of Korda-sponsored anglers, covering recent news, personal fishing stories, and tactical debates with a heavy dose of banter.
“Its dual-format structure is unique, blending highly-produced, deep-dive interviews with casual, topical roundtables. As the official podcast of a dominant brand (Korda), it has unparalleled access to the biggest names and stories in the sport.”
Who hosts this show
The Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast is a bi-weekly carp fishing show from the major tackle brand, Korda. The main interview episodes are hosted by angler and filmmaker Richard Stewart, who walks guests through their careers. A second, more frequent "UNCUT" format features a roundtable of Team Korda anglers like Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, and others, discussing recent catches, tactics, and news in the carp world.
Credentials & credits
- Richard Stewart: Host, Filmmaker at Cypography, former magazine journalist.
- Tom Dove: Co-Host, Director & Head of Product Development at Korda.
- Neil Spooner: Co-Host, Director of Sales at Korda, co-presenter of ITV's 'Monster Carp'.
- Darrell Peck: Regular Guest, Professional Angler.
- Adam Reed: Co-Host.
Other ventures
- Korda: The parent fishing tackle company producing the show.
- Cypography: A subscription video service for carp anglers, co-founded by host Richard Stewart, often described as 'The Netflix of Carp Fishing'.
- Monster Carp: An ITV4 television series co-presented by host Neil Spooner and featuring Tom Dove.
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01UNCUT Podcast #043: An Inch Makes BIG DifferenceJun 15, 2026 · 43 min
- 02UNCUT Podcast #042: Can Pecky still do it?Jun 1, 2026 · 52 min
- 03Gavin Neal | Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast #117May 25, 2026 · 2h 36m
- 04UNCUT Podcast #041: It’s Now or NeverMay 18, 2026 · 40 min
- 05UNCUT Podcast #040: Deal or No Deal?May 4, 2026 · 45 min
- 06UNCUT Podcast #039: Can he catch without one?Apr 20, 2026 · 31 min
- 07UNCUT Podcast #038: It Only Took 10 Days | Oscar ThorntonApr 6, 2026 · 43 min
- 08Ash Palethorpe | Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast #116Mar 30, 2026 · 2h 31m
Notable episodes
- 01Gavin Neal | Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast #117
A prime example of the show's signature long-form interview style, using photo albums to guide a deep dive into a legendary angler's career.
- 02UNCUT Podcast #042: Can Pecky still do it?
Features top angler Darrell Peck discussing the pressure of returning to the UK scene, and includes a memorable story of co-host Ali Hamidi adopting a stray puppy in Bulgaria.
- 03UNCUT Podcast #041: It’s Now or Never
A typical 'UNCUT' episode that showcases the roundtable dynamic, debating the impact of the growing number of big carp on the sport.
What you'll be asked on this show
In the main interview episodes, host Richard Stewart acts as a historian and guide. He typically opens by asking about the guest's origin story ("So where did it all begin for you?"). He uses their photo albums to move chronologically through their career, prompting stories about specific lakes and famous fish. Stewart often probes for tactical minutiae ("How did you have to adjust rigs?") and the psychological aspect of long campaigns ("After 10 days without a bite, are you still confident?"), frequently adding his own knowledge of the venues to enrich the conversation.
Numbered episodes are structured interviews, often using a guest's photo albums as a chronological guide. 'UNCUT' episodes are a relaxed, four-person conversation with no single lead host, where topics flow organically from personal anecdotes and industry news. These often feature recurring segments like 'Spooner's 50s'.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“Where did it all begin for you with carp fishing?”
The standard opening question to establish the guest's origin story.
mindset
3- Q.01
“What made you decide to go to [specific, difficult venue]?”
Used to understand the core motivation behind tackling a new, challenging water.
- Q.02
“After days without a bite, how do you stay confident it could happen at any second?”
Explores the mental resilience required for long, difficult fishing campaigns.
- Q.03
“Was there a part of you that wanted to prove you could still do it here in the UK?”
A personal question that digs into a guest's competitive drive and motivations.
process
2- Q.01
“When you finally cracked the code on that lake, what had to happen?”
Probes for the breakthrough moment or insight on a notoriously difficult water.
- Q.02
“What makes [venue] such a hard place to fish?”
Asks the guest to define the specific challenges of a lake they've spent a lot of time on.
relationships
1- Q.01
“How big of an influence was [person's name] on your fishing?”
This question explores the mentors and relationships that shaped the guest's angling.
craft
1- Q.01
“How did you tackle it, given you'd seen fish avoiding bait?”
A specific, tactical question that digs into the guest's problem-solving process.
backstory
1- Q.01
“Tell us about [famous lake], what was it like?”
An open-ended prompt to elicit stories and the history of an iconic venue.
technique
1- Q.01
“Did you have to adjust your rigs to catch that specific one?”
Drills down into the fine technical details behind a notable capture.
Signature segments
- · Spooner's 50s: A segment in 'UNCUT' episodes reviewing listeners' 50lb+ carp captures.
- · Photo Album Interviews: Structuring long-form interviews around a guest's physical photo albums.
- · UNCUT Roundtable: An informal, multi-host chat format contrasting the main interviews.
- · Kontender Catch Reports: A segment for young anglers to submit their catches.
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically highly accomplished carp anglers from the UK scene, including established legends, 'big carp catching machines', and influential figures with decades of experience and stories from iconic fisheries.
- Darrell Peckon UNCUT Podcast #042: Can Pecky still do it?
- Gavin Nealon Gavin Neal | Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast #117
- Oscar Thorntonon UNCUT Podcast #038: It Only Took 10 Days | Oscar Thornton
- Ash Palethorpeon Ash Palethorpe | Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast #116
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is a central piece of content marketing for Korda, a major fishing tackle manufacturer. It prominently features Korda's sponsored anglers and subtly reinforces the brand's authority and expertise in the carp fishing world. Other brands like Yeti have also been mentioned.
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People also ask
- Who hosts the podcast?
- The main interview episodes are hosted by Richard Stewart. The 'UNCUT' episodes feature a rotating roundtable of Korda anglers, most frequently Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Adam Reed, and Damian Clarke.
- What is the difference between the 'UNCUT' and regular episodes?
- Regular episodes (e.g., #117) are long-form, single-guest interviews hosted by Richard Stewart. 'UNCUT' episodes (e.g., #043) are more frequent, informal roundtable chats between multiple hosts about recent news and fishing stories.
- Is this podcast still running?
- Yes, it is a bi-weekly podcast that releases new episodes regularly, as of mid-2026.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is published in video format on the Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast YouTube channel.
- What is Cypography?
- Cypography is a popular subscription-based video platform for carp anglers, co-founded by podcast host Richard Stewart. It's often called 'the Netflix of carp fishing'.
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- [01]Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]Richard Stewart: FilmMaker And Podcast Host - CARPologycarpology.net
- [03]What is Cypography? The Netflix of Carp Fishingcypography.co.uk
- [04]Tom Dove - Korda Tackle Profilekorda.co.uk
- [05]Neil Spooner - Korda Tackle Profilekorda.co.uk
- [06]Korda Tackle Official Websitekorda.co.uk
- [07]Elliott Gray and Rich Stewart on the Thinking Tackle Podcastyoutube.com
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