Costa Rica — 4 Corners Lodge
On Costa Rica’s wild Pacific coast, Drew and Erik Palladino battle heavy seas and chaos in pursuit of roosterfish and tuna—where laughter, resilience, and ocean-to-table reward define the adventure.
EPISODE OVERVIEW — COSTA RICA
On the wild Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Drew Chicone is joined by actor Erik Palladino (ER, NCIS: Los Angeles, Godfather of Harlem) for an episode defined by unpredictability and raw nature. Set at the remote 4 Corners Lodge on the Osa Peninsula—one of the most biologically intense places on Earth.
Battling shifting weather and heavy seas, Erik is pushed well outside his comfort zone, learning quickly that fly fishing here is as much mental as physical. The chaos of the open ocean demands precision and presence.
This is Costa Rica at its most untamed–where effort meets reward, and the Thin Space reveals itself through persistence, humility, and presence.
Through missed shots and blown opportunities, laughter becomes the release valve—reminding them why they’re out there in the first place.
When everything finally aligns, it culminates in a primal reward: fresh tuna brought straight from ocean to table, prepared and shared just hours later.
What begins as a pursuit of fish becomes something deeper—about resilience, adaptability, and earning every inch of the experience.
This is Costa Rica at its most untamed—where effort meets reward, and the Thin Space reveals itself through persistence and presence.
LOCATION — 4 CORNERS LODGE CORCOVADO
Set along the remote Osa Peninsula on Costa Rica’s wild Pacific coast, 4 Corners Lodge operates strategically positioned fishing outposts designed to access some of Central America’s most dynamic waters. This episode takes place in Corcovado—a region defined by raw biodiversity, where dense jungle meets open ocean.
The convergence of these environments creates a highly productive fishery known for roosterfish, tuna, and marlin, shaped daily by shifting tides and weather. Built around mobility and access rather than permanence, the experience reaches waters few others can—offering direct access to one of the most untamed fisheries in the world.
What emerges is a deeper experience–one shaped as much by laughter and shared moments as it is by the pursuit itself.
CELEBRITY GUEST HOST — ERIK PALLADINO
Erik Palladino is a seasoned actor whose career spans more than two decades in film and television. He is widely recognized for his breakout role on ER and has appeared in NCIS: Los Angeles, Godfather of Harlem, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Over the course of his career, he has worked alongside actors including Matthew McConaughey, Forest Whitaker, and Harvey Keitel—reflecting both his range and longevity.
Known for emotionally grounded performances, Erik brings authenticity and curiosity to everything he does. In Costa Rica, he trades familiarity for unpredictability, stepping into an environment that demands resilience and presence. What emerges is shaped as much by laughter and camaraderie as it is by the pursuit itself.
