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WERU community radio's own monthly call in show for people contemplating all things naval from WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine

Alan Sprague & Mike Joyce


    • Sep 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 210 EPISODES


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    BoatTalk 9/12/23: International Maritime Film Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 48:22


    Producers/Hosts: Jon Johansen and Matt Murphy Engineers: Pepin Mittelhauser, John Greenman, Amy Browne BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating all things naval. This month: Boatyard News, International Maritime Film Festival in Bucksport Guest/s: John Paul LaLonde, International Maritime Film Festival About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 9/12/23: International Maritime Film Festival first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 8/8/23: Various Naval Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 57:14


    Producers/Hosts: Jon Johansen and Alan Sprague Engineers: John Greenman, Amy Browne BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating all things naval. This month: Boatyard News, Lobster boat racing, Tom Robinson rowing across the Pacific Ocean, Off Center Harbor videos, whale entanglement update. Guest/s: Steve Stone, Off Center Harbor About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 8/8/23: Various Naval Topics first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 7/11/23: Call-In Show with No Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 29:55


    Producers/Hosts: Jon Johansen and Alan Sprague Engineers: John Greenman, Amy Browne BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating all things naval This month: Graphene, next boatbuilding material, Tom Robinson rowing across the pacific, other crazy rowers. Mike Joyce's interview with a fisherman who spent the night on a bouy in the middle of winter. Guest/s: About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 7/11/23: Call-In Show with No Phone first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 6/13/23: Penobscot Marine Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 57:42


    Producers/Hosts: Jon Johansen and Alan Sprague Engineers: John Greenman, Pepin Mittelhauser, Amy Browne BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating all things naval This month: In depth discovery of the many things Penobscot Marine Museum has to offer. Guest/s: Karen Smith, Executive Director of of the Penobscot Marine Museum About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 6/13/23: Penobscot Marine Museum first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 5/9/23: Giffy is back, along with Maritime Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 59:23


    Producers/Hosts: Jon Johansen and Alan Sprague Engineers: John Greenman, Pepin Mittelhauser, Amy Browne BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating all things naval This month: Busy boatyards. Kirsten Neuschafer wins Golden Globe 2022 round the world race beating 15 men. Giffy Full, frequent past BoatTalk guest returns with more stories. We talk with Pat Sullivan of the Museum Maritime Pets in Rockland. Guest/s: Giffy Full Pat Sullivan, The Museum of Maritime Pets, Sharpes Wharf, Rockland, ME About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 5/9/23: Giffy is back, along with Maritime Pets first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 4/11/23: New Boats, Old Boats, and more…

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 57:37


    Producers/Hosts: Jon Johansen and Alan Sprague Engineers: John Greenman, Amy Browne BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating things naval This month: Fixing old boats, books to read, old boatbuilders and small boats, lithium batteries, and more. Guest/s: Art Paine – writer, historian, sailor, boat builder, and story teller About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 4/11/23: New Boats, Old Boats, and more… first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 3/14/23: Shipwreck, Salvation, Hurricane Irma & Amphibious School Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 58:00


    Producers/Hosts: Jon Johansen and Alan Sprague Engineers: Pepin Mittelhauser, John Greenman, Amy Browne BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating things naval This month: True story of a shipwreck and salvation. Report of boats in Hurricane Irma. Summary of the amphibious school bus. Guest/s: About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 3/14/23: Shipwreck, Salvation, Hurricane Irma & Amphibious School Bus first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 2/14/23: ‘Round the World Sailors & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 58:04


    Producers/Hosts: Jon Johansen and Alan Sprague Engineers: Pepin Mittelhauser, John Greenman, Amy Browne BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating things naval This month: A discussion with Lecain Smith and Shelia Moir, round the world sailors, about many places and happenings. Also discussed Kirsten Neuschaefer taking the lead in the Golden Globe round the world race. Plus three calls in. -boatyard report -golden globe update -sailing around the world stories -what happened with the school bus Guest/s: LeCain Smith and Shelia Moir sailed around the world in six and a half years. About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 2/14/23: ‘Round the World Sailors & more first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 1/10/23: Whale Entanglements, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 57:30


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen Engineers: Pepin Mittelhauser, Amy Browne BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating things naval This month: A follow-up show from the Dec 13, 2022 show with several knowledgeable people talking about whale entanglements. Also the boatyard report and a discussion of the golden globe race and more. Guest/s: Peter Stein Scientifics Solutions, Portland, Me. Jeremy Willey Lobsterman, Owls Head Rep. William “Billy Bob” Faulkingham, House Republican Leader, Maine State Legislature About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 1/10/23: Whale Entanglements, Part 2 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 12/13/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 57:24


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating things naval This month: 1.boatyard report 2.updates on the golden globe race and tom robinson rowing across the pacific 3.in depth discussion of whale entanglements Guest/s: Amy Knowlton New England Aquarium Shelia Dassatt Downeast Lobstermen's Association Sean Todd Allied Whale Zachary Klyver Blue Planet Strategies Thanks also to Peter Stein Scientific Solutions, Portland, Maine and Jeff Nichols Maine DMR About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 12/13/22 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 11/8/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 57:54


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating things naval This month: boatyard report, new book about lobster boat builders, golden globe race, rowing across the pacific 1 author dan lee talks about getting material for his new book, maine lobster boats downeastbooks.com 2 boatyard report for October mainecoast.com 3 golden globe round the world slow race goldengloberace.com 4 rowing the pacific alone pros and cons offcenterharbor.com Guest/s: About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 11/8/22 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 9/13/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 58:00


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating things naval This month: new book about bar harbor ferry disaster, boat yard report, lobster boat racing final, talk with giffy, mike's celebration Guest/s: About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 9/13/22 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 8/9/22: boatyard report, tribute to mike joyce, maine boats and harbors symposium

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 58:01


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Jon Johansen BoatTalk is the call-in show for people contemplating things naval This month: boatyard report, tribute to mike joyce, maine boats and harbors symposium Guest/s: john hanson maine boats homes and harbors magazine About the hosts: Alan Sprague is a retired boat carpenter and a volunteer at WERU for over thirty years. He and the late Mike Joyce started Boattalk in 2003 and Alan carries on. Jon Johansen is the editor and roving reporter for the Maine Coastal News. He is Chairman of the Board of the Penobscot Marine Museum, President of Maine Built Boats, President of Maine Lobster Boat Racing, and Director of the International Maritime Library in his spare time. The post BoatTalk 8/9/22: boatyard report, tribute to mike joyce, maine boats and harbors symposium first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 7/12/22 (Originally aired July 2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 57:54


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague l'herimone, jellyfish Guest: Steve Rappaport, Ellsworth American About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 7/12/22 (Originally aired July 2015) first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 6/14/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 58:00


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague This episode: Begins with a boatyard report from Jon Johansen. Then an interview with author Eric Jay Dolin about his new book “Rebels at Sea, Privateering in the Revolutionary War. Plus an update on books two and three by the sailing cat Chowder. -Latest boatyard news and launchings -Very interesting talk with Eric Jay Dolin about his new book “Rebels at Sea, Privateering in the Revolutionary War” -Update on books two and three by Chowder the Cat who sailed around the world and experienced many adventures. Far Away Islands of Paradise is book two and Westward Beyond the Horizon is book three. Available online and locally. About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 6/14/22 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 4/12/22: variety of topics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 58:00


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague Key Discussion Points: a) rerun of show from 2006 guests: About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 4/12/22: variety of topics first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 3/8/22: dreams and reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 58:00


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague Key Discussion Points: a) does the end justify the means b) who's right c) interesting calls Guest: George McKay About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 3/8/22: dreams and reality first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 2/8/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 57:08


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen a) boatyard report b) dory woman rowing maine to cape horn book far away islands of paradise book guests: nicolle litrell dory woman rowing charles lagerbom maine to cape horn lecain smith far away islands of paradise About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 2/8/22 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 1/11/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 58:01


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen a) offshore bats b) iceboating. Rerun from 2013 c) plastiki “ “ “ About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 1/11/22 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 12/14/21: many lobstering hats, Ralph Stanley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 58:01


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen -boatyard news -Ralph Stanley rip -talk with Shelia Dassett Downeast Lobstermens’ Association guest: Shelia Dassett About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 12/14/21: many lobstering hats, Ralph Stanley first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 11/9/21: cold weather clothing now and then

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 58:01


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague Program Topic: cold weather clothing now and then -1600-1700”s pickups -cold weather clothing for pilgrims -modern cold weather clothing guests: Tim Garrity MDI Historical Society, Jerry Richards Gill NA About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 11/9/21: cold weather clothing now and then first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 10/12/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 59:12


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen boatyard news, morning muster podcast, sailing south “til the butter melts guests: teresa carey, lecain smith About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 10/12/21 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 9/14/21: boatyard news, rebuilding charles morgan whaleship, hurricane maria

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 59:00


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen -boatyard news -rebuilding whaleship -hurricane maria in st. john usvi guests: jeff gold, ronald grant About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 9/14/21: boatyard news, rebuilding charles morgan whaleship, hurricane maria first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 8/10/21: Ocean's Dream, Wooden Boat School videos, Maine Boats and Homes Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 58:00


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen Guests: Megan Frey, Greg Rossel, Rich Hilsinger, John Hanson About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 8/10/21: Ocean's Dream, Wooden Boat School videos, Maine Boats and Homes Show first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 7/13/21: blue hill maritime heritage festival, ask leroy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 59:13


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce, Alan Sprague, Jon Johansen -boatyard news and lobster boat racing -blue hill maritime festival -ask leroy guests: steve brookman, leroy weed About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 7/13/21: blue hill maritime heritage festival, ask leroy first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 6/8/21: boatyard news & boating stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 58:01


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 6/8/21: boatyard news & boating stuff first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 5/11/21: Boatyard news & boating stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 59:13


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow Jon Johansen bio to follow The post BoatTalk 5/11/21: Boatyard news & boating stuff first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 4/13/21: mostly proposed new whale rules, last part of ask leroy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 59:13


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague Key Discussion Points: a) ask Leroy part two b) zoom boattalk c) whales and lobster traps guests: Zack Klyver Blue Planet Stratagies Jack Merrill Cranberry Isles Lobsterman Jon Johansen roving reporter About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 4/13/21: mostly proposed new whale rules, last part of ask leroy first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 3/9/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 59:13


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague Key Discussion Points: a) no more paper charts b) talk with Kathe Newman Walton, boat broker c) talk with Ali Farrell, author of Pretty Rugged and Holly Masterson, SWH fisherman guests: Kathe Newman Walton, Newman Marine Brokerage Ali Farrell, author of Pretty Rugged, True Stories from Women of the Sea Holly Masterson, Southwest Harbor fisherman Jon Johansen roving reporter About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 3/9/21 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 2/9/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 59:28


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague a)boatyard news b) reports on talisker whisky atlantic challenge, vendee globe round the world race, and america’s cup. c) art piane’s zoom presentation d) long interview with leroy weed, known as ask leroy on youtube, stonington fisherman guests: Leroy Weed Maine Coastal Fisheries Center Jon Johansen roving reporter About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 2/9/21 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 2/9/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 59:28


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague a)boatyard news b) reports on talisker whisky atlantic challenge, vendee globe round the world race, and america’s cup. c) art piane’s zoom presentation d) long interview with leroy weed, known as ask leroy on youtube, stonington fisherman guests: Leroy Weed Maine Coastal Fisheries Center Jon Johansen roving reporter About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 2/9/21 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 1/12/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 59:17


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague a)taliskers whisky atlantic challenge and vendee globe updates b) visit with repair of classic wooden boat d) jon johnansen has been carefully visiting a few boatyards guests: Wayne “Coolie” Rich boat carpenter Jon Johansen roving reporter About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 1/12/21 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 12/8/20: new local news, many topics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 59:15


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague a) short interview with giffy full b) mike, jon, and alan talk about local boatyard news c) correa with a k skit guest: Jon Johansen roving reporter About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 12/8/20: new local news, many topics first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 11/10/20: new local news, rerun of art paine and steve callahan from 2013

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague -interview with Steve Callahan and Art Paine from 2013 -mike, jon, and alan talk about local boatyard news guest: Jon Johansen roving reporter About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 11/10/20: new local news, rerun of art paine and steve callahan from 2013 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 10/13/20: rowing across the atlantic, good captain/bad captain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague -interview with Sophia Deambrosi of The Bristol Gulls -mike, jon, and alan talk about good and bad captains. -jon johnansen has been carefully visiting a few boatyards guests: Sophia Deambrosi The Bristol Gulls Jon Johansen roving reporter About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 10/13/20: rowing across the atlantic, good captain/bad captain first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 9/8/20: boat shop and fish sandwich news, books, the maine island trail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague Program Topics:boat shop and fish sandwich news, books, the maine island trail -jon johansen reports on lobster boat racing, roadside boats, fish sandwich, books -Project 20/20 oil paintings of 20 islands to benefit mita -mike speaks about the environment Guests: Matthew Russ Project 20/20 Maine Island Trail Association jon johansen Maine Coastal News About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 9/8/20: boat shop and fish sandwich news, books, the maine island trail first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 8/11/20: Interview with Glen Holland of Holland boat shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague Program Topic: interview with Glen Holland of holland boat shop,boatyard news, lobster boat races. -interview with Glen Holland, lobster boat builder and racer -lobster boat races -jon johnansen has been carefully visiting a few boatyards guests: Glen Holland at his shop Jon Johansen roving reporter About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 8/11/20: Interview with Glen Holland of Holland boat shop first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 7/14/20: Charles Lagerbom, author of Whaling in Maine, boatyard news, lobster boat races

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague Interview with Charles Lagerbom, author of Whaling in Maine, boatyard news, lobster boat races have begun with limitations, Jon Johnansen has been carefully visiting a few boatyards Guests: Charles Lagerbom author of Whaling in Maine Jon Johansen roving reporter About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 7/14/20: Charles Lagerbom, author of Whaling in Maine, boatyard news, lobster boat races first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 6/9/20: loopers end, local boatyard news, interview with greg latimer, author

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague a) dave and stacey end their great loop trip and recount the experience b) interview with greg latimer, author of a new book on maine pirates d) jon johnansen has been carefully visiting a few boatyards guests: Dave Rowe by zoom Greg Latimer by zoom Jon Johansen roving reporter About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 6/9/20: loopers end, local boatyard news, interview with greg latimer, author first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 5/12/20: wooden boat school, doing the loop, local boatyard news

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce & Alan Sprague Key Discussion Points: a)no woodenboat school this year b) adventures looping during the shut-down c)what’s going on with local boatyards Guests: Rich Hillsinger Woodenboat School dave and stacey on stinckpot jon johansen About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 5/12/20: wooden boat school, doing the loop, local boatyard news first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 3/10/20: Cruise ships, bad captains

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020


    Producers/Hosts: Mike Joyce Engineer: John Greenman Key Discussion Points: a) cruise ships cancelling trips to maine b) maine boatbuilder’s show gulf stream stress Guests: Jon Johansen Maine Coastal News bob williams by phone dave rowe by phone doing the great loop About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 3/10/20: Cruise ships, bad captains first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 2/11/20: loopers, anne bray fund

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Engineer: Joel Mann Key Discussion Points: a) woodenboat school scholarship for available for aspiring young woman. b) talked with dave and stacy now in florida. d) call-ins guests: Dave Rowe by phone doing the loop About the hosts: Alan Sprague a.k.a. Flounder of the Soul Show, has been a programmer at WERU since the glaciers receded. For thirty years at community radio he has worked his way from being an unpaid volunteer to being an unpaid volunteer today, and he says he’s worth every cent of it. In 2003 he and Mike Joyce started the monthly call-in show Boattalk which has become a boating related show without piers (pi). Mike and Alan met many years ago while both were working at the Hinckley Company. Alan was the head service carpenter at the Hinckley skunkworks called Bass Harbor Marine or sometimes Kibbee’s Kennels. He worked there for nearly thirty years and saw yachts of stories to tell yawl. As part of Boattalk they organize the annual WERU Boattalk Cruise in late June for a fun pot-luck trip up Somes Sound, America’s former fiord. Quite cunning Mike and Alan are to work a free scenic boat trip with fine food for themselves. Mike Joyce bio to follow The post BoatTalk 2/11/20: loopers, anne bray fund first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 1/14/20: loopers, call-ins, current and local

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points: a) dave and stacy near new orleans b) docking d) call-ins guests: Dave Rowe by phone doing the loop The post BoatTalk 1/14/20: loopers, call-ins, current and local first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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    BoatTalk 12/10/19: loopers, call-ins, current and local

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Engineer: John Greenman Key Discussion Points: a) dave and stacy near st. louis b) docking d) call-ins e) jon johanson and boatbuilder’s forum guests: Dave Rowe by phone doing the loop The post BoatTalk 12/10/19: loopers, call-ins, current and local first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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    BoatTalk 11/12/19: driving big boats, still looping

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Engineer: John Greenman Key Discussion Points: a) big restoration at french and webb b) report in progress of the great loop d) printed boat e) what pilots do guests: Skip Strong Pen Bay Pilots Dave Rowe by phone doing the loop The post BoatTalk 11/12/19: driving big boats, still looping first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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    BoatTalk 10/8/19: great loop, refrigerators, books, docking, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Engineer: John Greenman Key Discussion Points: a) book recommended by mike, book recommended by listeners. b) report in progress of the great loop. c) driving a ship while watching videos Guest: Dave Rowe by phone doing the great loop The post BoatTalk 10/8/19: great loop, refrigerators, books, docking, more first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 9/10/19: great loop, lobster boat races, car carriers falling over, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points: a) maine boats homes and harbors book list b) report in progress of the great loop c) boats going on their sides guests: Dave Rowe by phone doing the loop The post BoatTalk 9/10/19: great loop, lobster boat races, car carriers falling over, more first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 7/9/19: the great loop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points: a) sea level rise has some crying in their beer b) report in progress of the great loop Guest: Dave Rowe by phone doing the loop The post BoatTalk 7/9/19: the great loop first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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    BoatTalk 6/11/19: Near-shore ecology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Engineer: Amy Browne Houseboats off-shore, bottom line on holding tanks Guests: Jon Johansen, Maine Coastal News Molly Mulhern, Apprentice Shop, Rockland, Me. The post BoatTalk 6/11/19: Near-shore ecology first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 5/17/19: houseboats, cooking, captaining

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague & Mike Joyce Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points : a) houseboats offshore,   b) Writing for gCaptain c)sailing and cooking d) racing around the world, e) more guests:  Jon Johansen Maine Coastal News              Emily Whebbe Sailing the Bakery The post BoatTalk 5/17/19: houseboats, cooking, captaining first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

    BoatTalk 4/9/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019


    Producers/Hosts: Alan Sprague & Mike Joyce Engineer: John Greenman Houseboats, lobsters to china, penobscot marine museum, old photos Today on Boattalk Mike Joyce and Alan Sprague discussed the usual wide variety of marine related items, from houseboats to lobsters for China to old photos. A listener called in the express her appreciation for Penobscot Marine Museum and their collections. Kevin Johnson called in from the museum and talked about their huge photo collections and how to see them on line. Mike mentioned global warming and local effects in the Gulf of Maine. Alan managed to work in a couple of unfathomly shallow puns. All in all it was another good show. Guests: Jon Johansen Maine Coastal News Kevin Johnson photo archivest at Penobscot Marine Museum The post BoatTalk 4/9/19 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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