In this Raw Story, Brandon Hagopian talks through a few of his experiences chasing big bluefin and how he gets them onboard. From close calls to tough fights, he shares what it's like dealing with these fish once they’re boat-side. 🎧 Full episode out now. 📍 Brandon’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/bhagz_fishing/ 📍 Aclassic IG: https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/ 📍 Host: Dan Muntz – https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/ 📣 Want to be part of a future episode? Join our Instagram broadcast channel. 💬 Drop a review, hit follow, and send it to someone who lives for this. 🎙 Guest: Brandon Hagopian 🎙 Host: Dan Muntz #aclassic #rawstory #bluefin #gianttuna #offshorefishing #podcast #fishingstories #tunalife #fish #fishingpodcast

🔥 A True Dinosaur – Brandon Hagopian’s Biggest Bluefin Ever 🔥 In this episode of Raw Stories, Brandon Hagopian drops in to tell the story behind the biggest bluefin tuna he’s ever seen—and maybe ever will. A legit dinosaur. Heavy, rare, and borderline unreal. This fish wasn’t just big—it was different. And Brandon reckons he’ll never see another one like it. If you’re into giant tuna and real stories told raw, this one hits. Hit subscribe to catch more stories like this direct from the source Drop a comment below if you’ve ever seen a fish that changed the way you fish! Brandon’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/bhagz_fishing/ Aclassic IG: https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/ Host: Dan Muntz – https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/ Want to tell your story? DM us or join the Aclassic broadcast channel on Instagram. Drop a review, hit the bell, we have plenty more to come! Guest: Brandon Hagopian Host: Dan Muntz #aclassic #bluefin #fishingpodcast #gianttuna #monsterfish #deepseafishing #saltwaterstories #fishing #rawstories #fish

🔥 One in a Billion Encounter: Jason Breen's Unbelievable Whale Strike 🔥 In this jaw-dropping episode of Raw Stories, join host Daniel Muntz as he chats with Jason Breen—aka Jace the Jaw—who experienced a heart-stopping, once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a breaching humpback whale. Captured entirely by chance on a GoPro clipped to Jason's shorts, the footage became one of the most viral social media videos of 2023/2024, racking up over a billion views worldwide. Hear firsthand as Jason vividly recounts every shocking second, from the stunning moment of impact to the harrowing 14-second underwater ordeal. Learn how this extraordinary event transformed Jason’s life overnight, thrusting him into a whirlwind of global media attention—featured everywhere from Good Morning America to networks across Japan, Europe, and beyond. An inspiring tale of survival, gratitude, and perspective, this episode is a raw, riveting reminder of the unpredictable power of the ocean and the fragility of life itself. Don't miss Jason’s incredible journey and the unbelievable footage that you have to see to believe! 🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more unforgettable stories! 📍 Find Jason Breen: https://www.instagram.com/jasonthejaw/ Want to join our next episode? Jump into our broadcast channel on Instagram to get new guest announcements and send in your questions! 📍 Aclassic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/ 📍 Host: Dan Muntz – https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/ Have an epic ocean story or know someone who does? Hit us up via DM or our Instagram broadcast channel. 💬 Drop a review and subscribe for more epic stories! Cheers! 🎙 Guest: Jason Breen 🎙 Host: Dan Muntz #wingfoil #whale #wildstory #oceanencounter #podcast #extremesports #rawstories #aclassic #podcast

Today, Matt jumps on to tell us how he and a mate towed into some absolutely wild Sydney slab waves on foilboards Massive waves, heavy wipeouts, and pure chaos. It was a five-hour surf session packed with big moments, close calls, and clips that’ll blow your mind. We kept this one tight—just the raw, exciting stuff straight from the source. Big thanks to Matt for jumping on and giving us the inside story on one of the heaviest foil sessions we’ve heard yet. 📍 Follow Matt here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DIk_53oyrYy/⁠ 📍 A big thank you to Mitch White for allowing us to use this footage, check him out: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mitchwhitephotography/⁠ 📍 Watch the session and more saltwater action on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@_aclassic_ Want to be part of the next episode? Jump in our broadcast channel on Instagram ( ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/ ⁠⁠⁠). That’s where we drop new guest announcements, and you can send in your questions. 📍 Aclassic Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Host: Dan Muntz – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/⁠⁠⁠ Got a wild story of your own—or know someone who does? Hit us up via DM or jump into our broadcast channel on Instagram (link in bio). 💬 Drop a review and subscribe to see the latest! Cheers! 🎙 Guest: Matt Davies 🎙 Host: Dan Muntz #story #foilboard #surf #podcast #ocean

Breakwall Bonanza! Jewfish by the Ton! Whacko! This legendary catch has gone by many names in fishing magazines over the years—and for good reason! Today we head back to 1973 on Australia’s East Coast, where Geoff Doig, Alex Julius, Kevin Eckles, and Barry Oxford landed an epic haul of Jewfish. Hear Geoff’s never-before-told, first-hand account of this incredible day that’s still yet to be beaten. For the pictorial of todays episode just follow this link and check it out, free: ⁠https://www.aclassic.co/ If you want to get involved in the next podcast or story, then jump in our new broadcast channel on instagram (link in bio), there we will announce new guests prior to speaking with them and you can ask any questions you may have! Jump on our instagram to check out some seriously wild saltwater action and some footage of todays chat. ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/⁠⁠ Dan can be found here: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/⁠⁠ Be sure to subscribe to not miss any future episodes and wild stories from these incredible watermen and women! If you know someone who has had some wild experiences on, under or around the water who you would like us to interview, then comment here or shoot us a DM on instagram and we will make it happen! Don't forget to leave a review! Cheers! Host: Dan Muntz #fishing #fish #story #podcast #wow

A Christmas Eve swell at Shipstern Bluff? Unheard of! But when the Southern Lords spotted the rare opportunity, they didn’t hesitate to make the most of it. Legendary photographer Stu Gibson had the wild idea to capture Santa Claus taking on the Shippie's step just in time for christmas, but even he couldn’t have imagined how good it would turn out. What followed was a day filled with massive waves, hilarious moments, and Santa Claus (aka Marti Para) absolutely charging Shippies! This is one Christmas story you don’t want to miss!! If you enjoyed this then I strongly recommend you checkout Marti's new book 'When the ocean awakens' which is a collection of the wildest tales that Tassie surfing has to offer, couple with some INSANE pics! Find it here before it sells out: https://whentheoceanawakens.com/ For the full podcast with Marti and plenty of other Saltwater maniacs just jump over to our spotify (or your podcast platform) and search 'Aclassic - Raw Saltwater Stories' or just hit the link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lrs8E3iogtHWRaO0wMYN6 Thank you to the photographers who featured in todays story, absolutely check Stu out here: https://www.instagram.com/stugibson/ We're looking forward to hearing a few more epic tales in the future! If you want to get involved in the next podcast, then jump in our new broadcast channel on instagram (link in bio), there we will announce new guests prior to speaking with them and you can ask any questions you may have! Check Marti out right here: https://www.instagram.com/martipara/ Find 'The Ocean Awakens' here: https://whentheoceanawakens.com/ Dan can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/ Jump on our instagram to check out some seriously wild saltwater action. https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/ Be sure to subscribe to not miss any future episodes and wild stories from these incredible watermen and women! If you know someone who has had some wild experiences on, under or around the water who you would like us to interview, then comment here or shoot us a DM on instagram and we will make it happen! Aclassic!! #story #podcast #surf #surfing #wow

We sat down with Tasmanian surfing legend Marti Paradisis as he relives the moment he took on his biggest wave ever at the infamous Shipstern Bluff—one of the heaviest waves on the planet. It was an epic chat and we have a few more stories on the way direct from Marti! If you enjoyed this then I strongly recommend you checkout Marti's new book 'When the ocean awakens' which is a collection of the wildest tales that Tassie surfing has to offer, couple with some INSANE pics! Find it here before it sells out: https://whentheoceanawakens.com/ For the full podcast with Marti and plenty of other Saltwater maniacs just jump over to our spotify (or your podcast platform) and search 'Aclassic - Raw Saltwater Stories' or just hit the link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lrs8E3iogtHWRaO0wMYN6 Thank you to the photographers who featured in todays story, absolutely check Tim out here: Tim Bonython: https://www.instagram.com/tim_bonython_swellchasers/ https://www.youtube.com/@SURFINGVISIONS We're looking forward to hearing a few more epic tales in the future! If you want to get involved in the next podcast, then jump in our new broadcast channel on instagram (link in bio), there we will announce new guests prior to speaking with them and you can ask any questions you may have! Check Marti out right here: https://www.instagram.com/martipara/ Find 'The Ocean Awakens' here: https://whentheoceanawakens.com/ Dan can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/ Jump on our instagram to check out some seriously wild saltwater action. https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/ Be sure to subscribe to not miss any future episodes and wild stories from these incredible watermen and women! If you know someone who has had some wild experiences on, under or around the water who you would like us to interview, then comment here or shoot us a DM on instagram and we will make it happen! Aclassic!!

We sat down with Tasmanian surfing legend Marti Paradisis as he relives the moment he took on his biggest wave ever at the infamous Shipstern Bluff—one of the heaviest waves on the planet. It was an epic chat and we have a few more stories on the way direct from Marti! If you enjoyed this then I strongly recommend you checkout Marti's new book 'When the ocean awakens' which is a collection of the wildest tales that Tassie surfing has to offer, couple with some INSANE pics! Find it here before it sells out: https://whentheoceanawakens.com/ For the full podcast with Marti and plenty of other Saltwater maniacs just jump over to our spotify (or your podcast platform) and search 'Aclassic - Raw Saltwater Stories' or just hit the link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lrs8E3iogtHWRaO0wMYN6 Thank you to the photographers who featured in todays story, absolutely check Tim out here: Tim Bonython: https://www.instagram.com/tim_bonython_swellchasers/ https://www.youtube.com/@SURFINGVISIONS We're looking forward to hearing a few more epic tales in the future! If you want to get involved in the next podcast, then jump in our new broadcast channel on instagram (link in bio), there we will announce new guests prior to speaking with them and you can ask any questions you may have! Check Marti out right here: https://www.instagram.com/martipara/ Find 'The Ocean Awakens' here: https://whentheoceanawakens.com/ Dan can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/danmuntz/ Jump on our instagram to check out some seriously wild saltwater action. https://www.instagram.com/_aclassic_/ Be sure to subscribe to not miss any future episodes and wild stories from these incredible watermen and women! If you know someone who has had some wild experiences on, under or around the water who you would like us to interview, then comment here or shoot us a DM on instagram and we will make it happen! Aclassic!! #story #podcast #surf #surfing #wow