$3 Million Bass Fishing Champions Tournament WBE (feat. Ott Defoe & Brian Bird)

Hosts Bobby Johnson and Barrett Hobbs welcome two guests to the Nashville Palace for a conversation all about the World Bass Enterprises (WBE) Champions Tournament, a brand new event set to become the largest paid bass fishing tournament in the sport's history. First up is Brian Bird, the visionary behind the tournament, who explains how the idea came about: after noticing that the two biggest leagues in professional bass fishing, Major League Fishing and the Bassmaster Elite Series, never actually compete against each other, he set out to create an event that would crown a true world champion. The Champions Tournament pits the top anglers from both leagues against one another, complete with a team format and a "Champions Cup," plus an "Average Joe" division that lets everyday anglers fish against the best in the world. Joining Brian is professional angler Ott DeFoe, the 2019 Bassmaster Classic Champion and 2011 Rookie of the Year, who's fished professionally since 2006 and gives his perspective as one of the anglers gearing up to compete. They also break down what to expect during tournament week in Nashville, including the $3.25 million total prize purse — the largest in professional bass fishing history — with $1.25 million going to the champion, plus concerts from Riley Green, Randy Houser, and Lee Greenwood, a Civil War-era cannon blast-off with Bill Dance, and an All Outdoor Expo running alongside the tournament. Opening ceremonies kick things off October 28th at Gaylord Opryland, followed by three days of competition October 29th–31st on Old Hickory Lake, a Riley Green concert at The Pinnacle on October 30th, and the Pro-Am, featuring the top 15 anglers plus celebrities, on November 1st. Pull up a chair and settle in for another round of the Nashville Palace Podcast… where the stars drop in.     MENTIONS:   Riley Green Concert: Don’t forget to buy your tickets to see Riley Green live at the Pinnacle in Nashville on October 30th before they sell out!(https://www.axs.com/events/1621581/wbe-concert-250-reel-america-with-headliner-riley-green-tickets?hash=7m8l5uZSvnnO_6rmiIrAaiLCWQI8t4GBm0J2nGNYfe8)   Thor Lithium: From bass anglers competing at the highest level to professional guides operating at the highest level, Thor Lithium powers epic wins, iconic battles, and unforgettable experiences.. (https://thorlithium.com/)   Harrison Hobbs Fishing &amp; Outdoors: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/harrisonhobbsfishing/) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonhobbsfishing) Youtube – (https://www.youtube.com/@harrisonhobbs_outdoors)     FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:   Nashville Palace Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalacepodcast/) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@thenashvillepalacepod?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-96AmLM0q5PT) Facebook –  (https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Nashville-Palace-Podcast/61562934797510/#) YouTube – (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPAM0jqfyw3KFAEVyij8djQ) Spotify – (https://open.spotify.com/show/4MwJF5cEQ1ACKhobdJqDt9)   WBE: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/worldbassenterprises/) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@world.bass.enterprises) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/people/World-Bass-Enterprises/61587078443364/)  Youtube – (https://www.youtube.com/@worldbassenterprises) Website – (https://www.worldbassenterprises.com/)   Brian Bird: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/bbirdwbe/) Website – (https://www.instagram.com/worldbassenterprises/)   Ott Defoe: Instagram – (<a href='