Brown Water Banter

Travis Luther is turning ordinary YETI coolers into one-of-a-kind coastal masterpieces. In this episode, we dive into his creative process, how he built his art business from the ground up, and the inspiration he draws from the saltwater life of the Gulf Coast. Whether you're into fishing, fine art, or both, this conversation is a great look into blending passion with craft. Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Michael Lee and Jacob Nickerson from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources join us to share insights into the state's marine hatchery programs and fisheries management efforts. We talk about conservation strategies, red snapper research, and how their work supports sustainable fishing along the Gulf Coast. A must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of our coastal waters. Watch the full episode on YouTube --> Here Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

In episode 309, we sit down with Trevor from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to talk about how they manage, protect, and enforce regulations across the state's fisheries. From conservation strategies to enforcement challenges, we cover it all. Watch the full episode on YouTube --> Here Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

In this lively episode of Brown Water Banter, we chat with Captain Greg and Candy from Go With The Flow Charters, a unique charter service based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Departing from traditional fishing excursions, they offer unforgettable boat experiences tailored for celebrations, relaxation, and pure enjoyment on the Gulf Coast waters. Discover how Go With The Flow Charters specializes in:

In this powerful episode of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Kyndal Ray, a mental health advocate and the founder of A Walking Testimony. Kyndal is on a mission to walk across the Lower 48 states, sharing his incredible journey of survival, faith, and redemption. From battling personal demons to becoming a beacon of hope for others, Kyndal's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of faith. Join us as we delve into his experiences, the challenges he's faced on the road, and the lives he's touched along the way.

In this episode of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Elizabeth Englebretson from the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Service to discuss the transformative efforts behind the Plastic Free Gulf Coast initiative. Discover how this program is: Engaging restaurants, offices, and homes to reduce single-use plastics Collaborating across the five Gulf states to build a regional green economy Implementing practical steps like "straws upon request" and promoting reusable alternatives Elizabeth shares success stories, challenges faced, and actionable tips for individuals and businesses aiming to make a positive environmental impact.

In Episode 304, we talk with Gulf Coast musician Lancing Ruel about the story behind his music. Lance has recorded a rap song about fishing...listen here. He shares how his music career began, the influences that shaped his songwriting, and what projects he's currently working on. Whether you're into local talent or looking for some creative inspiration, you'll enjoy this conversation.

In this episode of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Jennifer and Jason, the visionary duo behind The Sanctuary — Biloxi's newest live music venue housed inside a converted church! We dive into how they brought this unique space to life, the challenges of preserving its history while making it rock-ready, and what it means for the local music scene.

In episode 302 of Brown Water Banter, we talk with Emma and Jen from Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narratives. We dive into the Vietnamese-American experience along the Gulf Coast. We're spotlighting the voices, culture, and legacy of a resilient community that rebuilt their lives after the Vietnam War — right here in Mississippi. From shrimp boats to family traditions, this episode is packed with heartfelt stories and cultural insight. Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here Join us for episode 301 of the Brown Water Banter Podcast, where we sit down with C-BO and Mike to delve into the rich tapestry of Gulf Coast life. From fishing tales and local legends to the rhythms of coastal living, this conversation captures the essence of our vibrant community. Check out SYL charters.  Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/FoF_OjZ8s80?feature=share Connect with us: Website: www.brownwaterbanter.com Facebook: facebook.com/brownwaterbanter Instagram: @brownwaterb Twitter: @brownwaterb Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here.  Stay connected: Visit our website: Brown Water Banter Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube Follow us on Facebook: Facebook

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here In our 300th episode, we sit down with Captain Mike Strickland from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR) to discuss the upcoming maritime safety regulations set to take effect in 2025. These changes impact not only commercial vessels but also recreational boaters along the Gulf Coast. In this episode, we cover: Detailed breakdown of the new safety requirements How these regulations affect both commercial and recreational boating communities Steps boaters can take to ensure compliance and safety on the water Whether you're a seasoned mariner or a weekend boater, this episode provides essential information to keep you informed and prepared. Watch the full episode on YouTube: YouTube Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here.  Stay connected: Visit our website: Brown Water Banter Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube Follow us on Facebook: Facebook

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with local fisherman and content creator Cody Taylor. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with the Senior Pastor from Mosaic Church, Brandon Conner. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Ryan Bradley, the Executive Director of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United. MSCFU is a non-profit who's goal is to protect commercial fishermen. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with the owners of the fishing brand Unreel Angler. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with author, Carson Harris, about his new book "Tales from the O.R." The book reveals what it's like to work in an operating room. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with John Jones about the upcoming disaster relief efforts for the people effected by the recent tornadoes that hit Tylertown, MS. Check out the Trident Foundation's Facebook page for more info.  Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here Executive Director from the Department of Marine Resources, Joe Spraggins, returns to the studio to talk with us about the latest news at the agency. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

We talk with local charter boat captain Marcus McDavid his idea to create weekly saltwater fishing tournaments here in the gulf coast. Go check out Mississippi Coast Evening Tournaments.  Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

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Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk about the 15th Annual South Mississippi St. Jude Classic. The South MS St. Jude Classic was started in March 2010 by a local group of friends who wanted to help children at St. Jude. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Captain Sonny Schindler and Captain Alex McIngvale about their charter boat business, Shore Thing Charters. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We are talking with Trevor from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. We will be talking about their sportfish program and the recent cold weather fish kills. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Jennifer Wittman, Director of the Office of Coastal Resources and Management, and Jared Harris, Deputy Director of the Office of Coastal Resource Management. This office of the Department of Marine Resources manages coastal preserves, invasive species, and permitting. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here Tyler Prowant from Gulf Coast Skateparks Association talks with us about his continuing efforts to bring a skate park to Biloxi, MS. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Tiffany Weidner from the University of Southern Mississippi's Center for Fisheries Research and Development. Specifically, we will be highlighting the Mississippi Snook population. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with local fisherman Austin Powell about diving, spearfishing and being on a pro fishing team. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources about their Office of Coastal Restoration and Resiliency. It was established by the Mississippi Legislature in 2014. Its primary purpose is to develop a long-range, multi-state strategy to restore Mississippi's coastal resources and to provide healthy and resilient communities and economies in the coastal area. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with local kayak fisherman Matthew Mitchell and Vince Wray. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with comedian and Mississippi native Trent Ellis. If you haven't seen his videos, go check out his Facebook page and be prepared to laugh. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Jason and Eric from the Department of Marine Resources about the opening of oyster season for the first time in five years. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with the guys from The Butcher on Tucker to talk about their upcoming event, Vets & Tailgates. This event will celebrate veterans and their families. It will take place November 9th from 10 am to 2pm at 7812 Lamar Pool Biloxi MS 39532.

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Jonathan Pitchford and Andrew Heaton from the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Dr. Joseph Cox from Bienville Orthopedics about their Orthopedic urgent care. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Captain Angie Holland about her charter boat business Happy Fishing Charters. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with the guys from the Krewe of Neptune about their disaster relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Helene. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

The guys from the Pascagoula Men's Club return to the show to talk with us about their annual BBQ competition that will be held Saturday October 19th in downtown Pascagoula.

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Travis Williams from the Department of Marine Resources about artificial reefs. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here John from Charter Trash returns to the show to talk about how his business has grown over the past year. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Christian Braswell from Light Tackle Central. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with the guys from Hook'em for Heroes about their inaugural charity fishing tournament. This event is designed to support local first responders and veterans and their families along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Madison and Daniel from the Krewe of Neptune about the upcoming Smokin The Coast BBQ competition that will be held September 27th and 28th on The Great Lawn at Harrah's Casino in Biloxi. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Michael and Matt from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources about their stock enhancement program. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We are live from Chandeleur Island with Capt. Julian from Sunrise Sportfishing. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support! Also our app sponsor Modern Recoil CPR & Safety. Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Malcom Rowzee from Rocky Creek Custom Calls about his custom Turkey, Duck, Deer, and Owl calls. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support! Also our app sponsor Modern Recoil CPR & Safety. Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

We talk with Sherwin and Michele from Eggrollin Hut, which is a local business that makes homemade food with fresh ingredients. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support! Also our app sponsor Modern Recoil CPR & Safety. Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Ralph Humphrey from the Mississippi Gulf Fishing Banks about their continued effort to create artificial reefs along the Mississippi gulf coast. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm,  for the support! Also our app sponsor Modern Recoil CPR & Safety. Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Trevor from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources about this year's snapper season. Captain J.J. also joins the conversation.  Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm, and Dewy Dew Bugs for the support! Also our app sponsor Modern Recoil CPR & Safety. Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Alan Belcher and Joe Pace about their new promotion company BKO Fights. Their first event will be the upcoming Last Man Standing Toughman Competition that will be held August 17, 2024 in Biloxi, MS. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm, and Dewy Dew Bugs for the support! Also our app sponsor Modern Recoil CPR & Safety. Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here Park Ranger, John Bernstiel, from the Gulf Island National Seashore joins us to talk about the Wilderness Act and the difference between a barrier island and a wilderness island. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm, and Dewy Dew Bugs for the support! Also our app sponsor Modern Recoil CPR & Safety. Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here.