Matt Watson - Why ITM Fishing Show is Ending After 20 Years
Episode Description
Matt Watson is the first name most of us think of when it comes to Fishing in New Zealand.
His iconic TV show ITM fishing is about to finish up after 20 years on our screens.
This conversation is, I hope, Matt Watson as you’ve never seen or heard him before. We discuss the struggles in the early days of getting his idea on TV, Matt gets emotional when he recalls meeting his wife Kaylene and later delivering their son in a car.
We reflect at length on his US TV appearance on Late night with David Letterman- you don’t want to miss that one. And much much more.
There is limited fishing chat in this conversation- but I’d like to think it’s a good conversation and a profile of an awesome New Zealander who has achieved so much through his own grit, persistence and dogged determination. Lessons in this about not giving in that we can all apply!
Matts career would not have been possible without the help of ITM. And I have just as much gratitude for my sponsors-
Radix Nutrition and Generate KiwiSaver- a couple of epic Kiwi owned and operated companies doing great things in their respective fields.
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Brief Summary
Matt Watson shares his journey from fishing to TV, family stories, and the importance of loyalty in business.
Key points
- The End of an Era. Reflecting on the end of a beloved TV show and the emotional impact on fans.
- A Surreal Goodbye. The bittersweet feeling of wrapping up a long-running show.
- From Roofer to TV Star. How a family brawl led to an unexpected career change.
- Dream of Fishing. He wanted to be a fisherman, it was in his blood.
- The Roofing Dilemma. As his roofing business grew, fishing became less frequent.
- Perfect Day for Fishing. On a beautiful Sunday, he longed to be on the ocean.
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Episode highlights
- The End of an EraReflecting on the end of a beloved TV show and the emotional impact on fans.“I owe it to the fans.”0:31Oct 31, 2023
- A Surreal GoodbyeThe bittersweet feeling of wrapping up a long-running show.“It doesn’t feel like an ending.”1:17Oct 31, 2023
- From Roofer to TV StarHow a family brawl led to an unexpected career change.“One door closes, another door opens.”7:55Oct 31, 2023
- Dream of FishingHe wanted to be a fisherman, it was in his blood.“It was in my blood, I wanted to be a fisherman.”18:39Oct 31, 2023
- The Roofing DilemmaAs his roofing business grew, fishing became less frequent.“The more successful the roofing business got, the less fishing I was doing.”19:05Oct 31, 2023
- Perfect Day for FishingOn a beautiful Sunday, he longed to be on the ocean.“Perfect day for fishing!”19:24Oct 31, 2023
