On The Real is all about making the invisible visible. This podcast, hosted by Ubuntu Fly Anglers, is a space where we get real with Black and Brown anglers, guides, outfitters, and outdoor enthusiasts about what matters most to them. Through candid conversations, On The Real explores the joys, challenges, and truths of living the outdoor life—from fly fishing and guiding to building businesses, mentoring others, and finding belonging in nature. It’s about sharing wisdom, celebrating identity, and holding space for the real stories that often go unheard.
Angel Massie is a certified Mindful Outdoor Guide, journalist, and co-founder of Wanderland Outdoors, a Colorado-based outfitting company dedicated to creating inclusive, healing experiences in nature. With a background in media and mindfulness, she blends outdoor adventure with intentional practices to help people reconnect with the land and themselves.
Scot Simmons is a Minnesota-based fly fishing guide, community leader, and passionate advocate for inclusion in the outdoors. He mentors youth, serves on the leadership team of Trout Unlimited’s Twin Cities chapter, and finds purpose in connecting people to nature through fly fishing.
What begins with a smelly trunk full of forgotten catfish turns into a life-changing journey for Angelica Talan, a DC-based content creator and mom. In this episode of On The Real, Angelica shares how her daughter’s simple request to go fishing rekindled her childhood love of the outdoors and led her into fly fishing, advocacy, and brand ambassadorship. Along the way, she reflects on representation in the sport and the importance of showing women and people of color that they belong on the water.
What begins with a smelly trunk full of forgotten catfish turns into a life-changing journey for Angelica Talan, a DC-based content creator and mom. In this episode of On The Real, Angelica shares how her daughter’s simple request to go fishing rekindled her childhood love of the outdoors and led her into fly fishing, advocacy, and brand ambassadorship. Along the way, she reflects on representation in the sport and the importance of showing women and people of color that they belong on the water.
In this episode, Lino Jubilado shares his journey from growing up in East Los Angeles to discovering a love for fly fishing on the urban waters of the LA River. Through stories of family, community, and breaking barriers, he reflects on how fishing has become both a personal refuge and a way to build connection in unexpected places.
Carl Crawford, LA-born and raised, and co-founder of the Ubuntu Fly Anglers Network, shares his journey as a fly angler, his love of jazz, and how community has shaped his path on and off the water.
In this heartfelt episode of iFishiBelong: Be What You Don’t See from the On the Real podcast, Mario Guel, founder of Taco Fly Co. and advocate for Brown Folks Fishing, shares his journey as a Mexican American navigating the worlds of skateboarding and fly fishing. From the streets of San Jose to the waters of Baja, Mario is building more than a brand—he’s creating a movement rooted in culture, authenticity, and a sense of belonging. He reminds us that simply being yourself can be the most powerful form of inclusion.
In this heartfelt episode of iFishiBelong: Be What You Don’t See from the On the Real podcast, Mario Guel, founder of Taco Fly Co. and advocate for Brown Folks Fishing, shares his journey as a Mexican American navigating the worlds of skateboarding and fly fishing. From the streets of San Jose to the waters of Baja, Mario is building more than a brand—he’s creating a movement rooted in culture, authenticity, and a sense of belonging. He reminds us that simply being yourself can be the most powerful form of inclusion.
