Listener sentiment
Cut & Retie continues to command near-universal enthusiasm from listeners, with the overwhelming majority of ratings at the top of the scale across a deep and lengthy review window. Audiences consistently praise host Joe Cermele's storytelling, humor, and irreverent take on fishing culture — crediting him with making the sport feel approachable and fun rather than technical or gatekept. Recurring highlights include diverse guests spanning species and fishing styles, creative segments like Polaroid of the Week, pop-culture and punk-rock references, and a conversational tone that listeners compare to hanging out with friends after a day on the water. A loyal contingent has followed Cermele across his entire career — from Hook Shots to Bent to Cut & Retie — and treats the weekly Friday drop as an appointment listen. Criticism remains very sparse and largely confined to occasional format gripes: one listener felt the show leaned too heavily on repeat guest appearances, and another found a politically tinged guest addition at odds with Cermele's usual apolitical stance. A single low rating appeared to be a misclick rather than a genuine complaint. No meaningful sentiment shift has emerged since the prior summary; the audience base remains devoted and the show's core strengths are the same ones listeners have cited for years.
Apple4.8 · 69
Summary generated Aug 1, 2026
