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Dedicated to capturing and sharing the oral history of commercial fishing and other maritime tales.

Mark Caylor


    • May 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 78 EPISODES

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    EP 77 William ”Bill” Jensen ”Vacation was Fishing”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 52:09


    Bill Jensen – A generational calling, growing up in Petersburg's Fisheries Bill joins us today on location in Tropical Akutan Alaska. Sharing his experiences growing up in Petersburg, like many others from a multi-generational fishing family. Starting out with gillnet trips to Horns Cliff with his dad to family vacations longlining in Chatham Straits. Bill now has feet in both sides of the fisheries, occasionally vacationing on local boats and working Refrigeration for a processing company, freezing the catch he used to bring in.

    EP 77: Captain Brandon Ahrndt, ”If Your Not First, Your Last”.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 39:26


    Captain Brandon Ahrndt, a Minnesota Boy who has no quit. Starting from a very young age and learning from the Old School Skippers he has chosen to teach his young crew the same way he was.

    EP 76, Captain Sig Hansen-Deadliest Catch-My Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 96:40


    Sig was a tough one to track down as he has a very busy schedule. But the wait very well may have been worth it, we had to break this one up into two episodes, this is episode 2.... Enjoy!   The rest of this Credit Wikipedia: Sigurd Jonny Hansen was born in Seattle, the eldest of three sons; his brothers are Norman and Edgar. Their father, Sverre Hansen, was descended from a long line of Norwegian-ancestry fishermen. His father and grandfather pioneered opilio crab fishing in Alaska as a way of giving crab boats a chance to earn money year-round rather than in short-term or late-year seasons. He began fishing at age 14, working on his family's boat. After he graduated from high school, he began fishing year-round, spending on average 10 months per year in Alaska and the Bering Sea. Occasionally he also fished mackerel and cod in Norway during the summer. In his early years, he cut school so that he could go fishing.[1] Hansen started as a deckhand on his father's boat before his teenage years, working his way up the ranks. At age 22, he became a “relief skipper”, relieving other captains on the Northwestern, as well as doing short-haul stints on other boats in the fleet.[2] By age 24, he began running the Northwestern full-time. Over the years, the boat has become a top producer with an excellent safety record; it has never had a single death at sea in the nearly 20 years Hansen has been at its helm, and its serious injury rate is significantly lower than other boats in the Bering Sea fleet as well. In 2005 for King Crab and 2006 for Opilio, the Northwestern won the final derby seasons, taking home the titles for both the highest poundage caught and the highest dollars earned between the featured boats in the Deadliest Catch.[2] As of 2011, Hansen serves as the full-time captain during king and opilio crab seasons, as well as the pot cod fishery on the Northwestern. His younger brothers, Edgar and Norman, are deck boss and deckhand, respectively.[citation needed] In March 2010, Hansen became a published author with the release of his book (co-written with Mark Sundeen) North By Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters, which reached the bestseller list of the New York Times[3] and the Wall Street Journal. On April 29, 2010, Hansen was a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. During the show, he expressed his desire to be a contestant on the next season of the hit ABC reality television series Dancing with the Stars.[4] Leno's staff set up a Facebook page to gather support for him to be selected for the show.[5] In September 2010, Hansen announced that he would not return for the seventh season of Deadliest Catch. However, on October 8, it was announced that Hansen would come back to the show.[citation needed] He provided the voice of a boat named Crabby (modeled after the Northwestern) in the Disney Pixar film Cars 2.[6] He competed in the 14th season of The Celebrity Apprentice.[7] In 2014, Hansen was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame, along with Tonight Show bandleader, Doc Severinsen, and singer Bobby Vee.[8]

    EP 75 Captain Sig Hansen-Deadliest Catch Captain PART 1, "That Poor Bastard was down to Apples and Water"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 69:11


    Sig was a tough one to track down as he has a very busy schedule. But the wait very well may have been worth it, we had to break this one up into two episodes.   The rest of this Credit Wikipedia: Sigurd Jonny Hansen was born in Seattle, the eldest of three sons; his brothers are Norman and Edgar. Their father, Sverre Hansen, was descended from a long line of Norwegian-ancestry fishermen. His father and grandfather pioneered opilio crab fishing in Alaska as a way of giving crab boats a chance to earn money year-round rather than in short-term or late-year seasons. He began fishing at age 14, working on his family's boat. After he graduated from high school, he began fishing year-round, spending on average 10 months per year in Alaska and the Bering Sea. Occasionally he also fished mackerel and cod in Norway during the summer. In his early years, he cut school so that he could go fishing.[1] Hansen started as a deckhand on his father's boat before his teenage years, working his way up the ranks. At age 22, he became a “relief skipper”, relieving other captains on the Northwestern, as well as doing short-haul stints on other boats in the fleet.[2] By age 24, he began running the Northwestern full-time. Over the years, the boat has become a top producer with an excellent safety record; it has never had a single death at sea in the nearly 20 years Hansen has been at its helm, and its serious injury rate is significantly lower than other boats in the Bering Sea fleet as well. In 2005 for King Crab and 2006 for Opilio, the Northwestern won the final derby seasons, taking home the titles for both the highest poundage caught and the highest dollars earned between the featured boats in the Deadliest Catch.[2] As of 2011, Hansen serves as the full-time captain during king and opilio crab seasons, as well as the pot cod fishery on the Northwestern. His younger brothers, Edgar and Norman, are deck boss and deckhand, respectively.[citation needed] In March 2010, Hansen became a published author with the release of his book (co-written with Mark Sundeen) North By Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters, which reached the bestseller list of the New York Times[3] and the Wall Street Journal. On April 29, 2010, Hansen was a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. During the show, he expressed his desire to be a contestant on the next season of the hit ABC reality television series Dancing with the Stars.[4] Leno's staff set up a Facebook page to gather support for him to be selected for the show.[5] In September 2010, Hansen announced that he would not return for the seventh season of Deadliest Catch. However, on October 8, it was announced that Hansen would come back to the show.[citation needed] He provided the voice of a boat named Crabby (modeled after the Northwestern) in the Disney Pixar film Cars 2.[6] He competed in the 14th season of The Celebrity Apprentice.[7] In 2014, Hansen was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame, along with Tonight Show bandleader, Doc Severinsen, and singer Bobby Vee.[8]  

    EP 74 Lance Kramer- Pantyhose, Spark-plugs and Herring, Oh Crab!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 56:36


    Lance Kramer joins us today to share his life and upbringing in the Arctic Circle. Lance takes us through some of his earliest childhood memories of learning to live off the land in an environment that some cannot imagine and that he would not change. Language and values and respect for elders, Lance covers all the bases.

    EP 73 Captain John Rae- I Hate Being Cold!-Says the Man Living in the Arctic Circle, Kotzebue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 51:50


    Captain John Rae joins us on our return to recording. Recorded in Kotzebue Alaska. John has spent 40 years in Various parts of Alaska as an Oil Industry worker, Hunter, Trapper, Fishermen and a Bush Pilot. John shares his story in such a genuine way. I Hope you enjoy it as much as i did.

    EP 72 Captain Scott Campbell JR, - My Dad Fished to Support His Farming Habit.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 38:06


    Junior, Captain of the Seabrook has upgraded and moved on to the very first boat he ever served on.... away from his family. Know where your buddy is, is his best advice. we are happy that Junior took the time to record, and even better that he is back on Deadliest Catch. We waited to post until it was known he was back on DC. enjoy this one guys!     

    EP 71 Captain Mark Castro F/V Pinnacle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 24:39


    Captain Mark Castro Joins us from the Wheelhouse of the F/V Pinnacle sitting in the Harbor of St Paul Island while offloading his Crab. Mark was a bit of a short interview as he seems to be more of a man of action than words, great story all the same.

    EP 70 Captain Rick Shelford-His Arm was in my lap and there was blood everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 33:23


    Captain Rick Shelford of the F/V Aleutian Lady On location in St Paul Alaska where the Crab Fleet were hard at work. Rick is a Third generation fishermen and has been supervising his families fishing fleet and has returned to the sea. Rick shares his pride and heart in this episode, you can tell this fan loves his family and the sea who has provided for them for generations.

    EP 69 Captain Michael "RED" Perry-GO BIG RED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 35:41


    Captain Mike "Red" Perry joins us from his offload in St Paul Alaska. Red has fished in more countries than most of us have visited states. Iv'e known Red a long time and its hard to get him talking but when you do its Golden!

    EP 68 The Salmon Sisters, Emma & Clair-They were Born for This!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 48:57


    Emma and Claire grew up on a homestead in Alaska’s remote Aleutian Islands. If you walked South on the Alaska Peninsula until you reached the end of the land and your toes hit the water, you are probably on their front porch. Their family makes their livelihood harvesting wild seafood from Alaska’s pristine and bountiful waters. Since they were young, Emma and Claire have worked on commercial fishing boats and continue to fish each summer while running Salmon Sisters from land and sea.

    EP 67 Captain Therese Sauvageau-“The guys would want to go in, but they’d say, ‘We can’t go in, she’s still out here"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 30:26


    Therese Sauvageau joins us to share her epic life and climb in the rough and tough Lobster Fishery. Locally known in Beverly as the first female Lobster Captain, Therese was an absolute joy to talk to. Clearly you can tell just by the way she carries herself that she has worked for everything she has gotten. Such Drive and determination, hopefully you think the same as her story unfolds.

    EP 66 Deckhand Will Rayder-I was a Huckleberry Finn River Rat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 54:04


    William Rayder joins us today to share his very entertaining Story, from commercial fishing Lobster at the age of 12 and moving on to some minor piracy. Will has great detail when describing his life and was a joy to record. A magical 40 day walking tour of the Camino De Santiago with his young son.  

    EP 65 USS Nautilus's Story as told by Active Duty Lieutenant Commander Bradley Boyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 37:48


    Lieutenant Commander Bradley Boyd steps into character to tell us the Story of the USS Nautilus, the very first ever Nuclear Powered, well... anything. This was a stretch but the idea to hear the story of a vessel was something i could not just pass up, Commander Boyd did an excellent job and you can hear in his voice the pride he takes in both his service and history of service of the Nautilus and her crews.  Below Information from the Submarine Force Museum Web Site RE: USS Nautilus & LTC Boyd: On January 21, 1954, Nautilus was christened and launched into the Thames River. On January 17, 1955, the message “Underway On Nuclear Power” was sent and changed the Navy forever. The world’s first nuclear powered submarine, Nautilus will forever stand as a testament to innovation and the incredible advancements in technology made after WWII. It is well known that besides being the first nuclear powered submarine, Nautilus was also the first vessel to pass under the North Pole, making history with the message “Nautilus 90 North” Her achievements have forever been immortalized at the Submarine Force Museum. The museum preserve submarine heritage. It is the only place in the world where someone can gain a first-hand look at this historic landmark. Nautilus was designated a National Historic Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior on May 20, 1982.  On April 11 1986, eighty-six years to the day after the birth of the Submarine Force, Historic Ship Nautilus was opened to the public.  LCDR Reginald Preston came to the Nautilus in April 2016, following in the footsteps of the directors before him who took on the task of maintaining the legacy of one of the most important submarines in the US Navy. Originally, from Lyman, Nebraska, LCDR Preston received his commission through the Naval reserve Officer Training Corps in 2003. Following the completion of nuclear power training, he reported to USS Helena in San Diego, California. Qualifying in Submarines on Helena, he served as the Chemical and Radiological Controls Assistant, Assistant Operation Officer, and interim Engineer Officer. In 2010, he reported to the USS Chicago where served as Engineer Officer.  While on the Chicago, he would help transform her back into a warship ‘certified for tasking’ in the Seventh Fleet area of responsibility after a homeport shift to Guam. He would go on to serve as both the Operations Officer at Submarine Group Two and the Chief of Staff for the enlisted Women in Submarines task Force. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and navy Achievement medal. During his time at Historic Ship Nautilus, LCDR Preston has only maintained the excellent recorded of OIC’s at the museum. His work at the museum only furthered the museums mission to be a highly regarded museum and a must stop for those traveling in the area. LCDR Preston also “led a team of experts in rewriting the technical requirements for nautilus which previously necessitated the ship to be maintained at a level nearly commensurate with operational submarines. Preston’s revised requirements not only allowed for cost-wise upkeep and maintenance at a level that preserves Nautilus for futures generations, but did so with the expectation the ship would continue to host more than 150,000 visitors annually.” He was also “instrumental in laying the groundwork to establish a future water taxi dock at the museum. As one of almost 20 Historic and cultural sites on the banks of the Thames River, the Submarine Force Museum is one of four anchor sites in the Thames River Heritage Park.”[1] His next tour will be as the Director of Submarine On-Board Training at naval Submarine Base New London. While the crew and staff will miss him, they wish him well in his next placement and look to the future with LCDR Bradley Boyd.  

    EP 64 Deckhand Nick Tokmen- I saw them on TV and went, you only live once

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 41:27


    Nick was a very different kind of interview, when i arrived he was cooking eggplant and offered me some. This man is the most relaxed person I have been around, you know the kind that will stop and think before he answers. Bright young man who currently is on the inspirational speaking tour, and after you listen you will know why. If we could all follow our dreams as well as this young man does we would all be rich or on america's most wanted.... depending on your dreams. But I think in Nicks world (which would be great if it was all of ours), if you dream it, you can have it.

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    EP 63 Captain Dave Marciano- As I floated away I saw Her Mast come up with the Flag, Like a Wave Goodbye

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 42:47


    Captain Dave Marciano of Wicked Tuna fame joins us o share his journey from Deckhand and troubled youth to one of the nicest guys on the Sea. Dave took me out for a Tuna Trip just prior to recording this episode, i would Highly recommend doing a Charter with Dave, he is totally approachable and a genuinely nice guy. As an example while we were recording from the wheelhouse on the F/V Falcon a young lady was outside on the dock holding a picture, Dave asked if i would mind stopping a second so he could say hi, we did and he went out and signed her photo and had her come on the back deck for her own picture before we continued. Just a REAL Genuine guy, enjoy and I encourage you all to binge other episodes, each of the folks that share stories on here are unique.

    EP 62 Deckhand Billy Prime-I Don't know what changed from my first time to my 50th time, But it did!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 42:36


    Billy Prime Joins us today to share his story from recovery and clinging to the sea to keep him afloat. Fishing brings each of us something different, for some it is the introduction to destructive things in our lives, for this young man it is the Sea that helps him cling to his sobriety. We cannot thank Billy enough for sharing his journey.

    EP 61 Captain Billy Aaron- When Something Goes Wrong, It Goes Wrong!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 39:22


    Captain Aaron joins us today to share his Journey from Puyallup, WA to the Bering Sea, Russia and all along the East Coast. Billy has done it all, Crabbing, Pollock and Lobstah!!! Take a listen to his amazing story and give him a like and a share, and as always thank you for listening.

    EP 60 DECKHAND JESSE ROCHE-I Started Commercial Fishing as a 41 YO Greenhorn Deckhand

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 46:27


    Jesse Roche after having his own successful sports fishing radio show one day decided at the age of 41 to start commercial fishing. For those that already know Jesse you know he will be successful. Jesse i believe cannot even pass a mud puddle without wondering what kind of fish he can pull out of it. Give this episode a like, share and leave a review. THANK you all for listening and allowing us to share these Mariners stories.

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    EP 59 Captain Jeff Klein-I Have a Special Pride to see a Commercial Boat Leave the Dock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 40:34


    Captain Jeff Klein, in his own words has been on more boats than he remembers, his passion for "Our" fishery, and yes i mean Our fishery to anyone who makes  living on the water comes out in this episode. Coming out to the East Coast and looking for the East coast stories the first one that took the bait has fished in both waters on both coasts, it just shows us how small our community is. 

    EP 58 Captain Beauxregard Howard-I Had Two Watermelon Jello, they tasted better coming up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 57:10


    Captain Beaux of the F/V Collier Brothers joins us today to tell us about his pride in the legacy of the fishing Industry, 4th generation and looking for his bride to be, to create the 5th. Get in line ladies. Seriously guys, he almost cared more about telling his family's history than his own, says a lot about the pride. Speaking from his earliest memories that involved jello and bleeding cod to the fist time he Captained his Family's vessel. Please listen in, like and subscribe. 

    EP 57 Captain Jim Howard- My Dad Thought it was Cool as Hell! Tuna Trip at 13.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 83:04


    Captain Jim Howard joins us to share his Mariner history and some funny stories along the way. Jim has been fishing commercial as a paid deckhand since the age of 13, yes 13 that is not a typo... Jim is a bit of a legend here at Galley Stories as he gets mentioned a bit in several episodes, most hilariously in Captain Craig Jennsen's. Please give it a like/subscribe and by all means leave a comment! thanks for listening!

    EP 56- Captain "Snooks" Moore-I Tried Quitting Fishing Two Diffrent Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 50:06


    Captain Snooks Moore who was born in "44", Joins us today to share her long line and legacy of family fishing. With 5 generations of fishing in the waters of Alaska she will inform us of some of the trials and tribulations she has experienced in her storied 6 decade plus career in the commercial fisheries.    

    EP 55 Bailey Davis-Jack Of All Trades "I Wasn't a Big Fan of Ballet"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 44:36


    Bailey Davis joins us to share her story from a young girl following her Dad around the boat to.... well... everything. Bailey has cooked, been a deckhand (and still is), and has even been on the fun side slinging the beers for the fella's. She brings a unique view from all different sides of the wheelhouse. Born in Astoria Oregon and currently making her home out of Dutch Harbor and still works for Crab and Black Cod in addition to seasonal beer slinging. Please remember to like/share and leave us a review.   Galley Stories

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    EP 54 Bristol Bay Captain Reba Temple-Fishing Is A Family Thing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 43:18


    Captain Reba Temple shares her story with us today, A Third generation fishermen. Born and raised in Homer, AK, and has been fishing with her Family since she was 13. Forced into the Captains chair she has excelled with love and support from her family and her two well choreographed deck hands. Please Like/Share and leave us a review on Itunes.  

    EP 53- The First Alaska Pollock Trip on the F/V Peggy Jo as told by Captain Bart Eaton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 57:35


    Captain Bart Eaton joins us again, this time to tell the story of the very first Pollock Trip conducted by American Fishermen in Alaskan Waters. This man is dear to my heart and his stories always get me with his way of telling them. This one is especially great as he tells us of the first Pollock trip in Alaskan Waters as well as watching the demand for what has become the most sustainable and commercially marketed species in the US in the Last 45 years, we are not trying to take anything away from our spectacular Salmon runs as the State Of Alaska Manages its fisheries far beyond any other.

    EP 52 Captain/First Mate, Mateo Mariscial, I was Scared Before It Started

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 35:30


    My Old Friend joins us today to share his Story, its been a long time coming and he actually looks younger than he sounds, and he is better looking than he needs to be. Please enjoy Mateo's story as much as i have.

    EP 51 Captain Taylor Evenson- Go West Young Man!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 52:18


    Taylor Evenson is a third generation commercial drift fisherman in Cook Inlet, AK where his family lived and homesteaded since 1956. His first commercial fishing trip was in 1989, the year of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, when he was 3 months old, because of the spill this would ironically be a halibut trip. Taylor, though fishing some other areas and gear types, would salmon fish in Cook Inlet for all but 1 of the next 29 years. Taylor did not love fishing growing up but through college, his work at several desk jobs in the realm of politics led him to desire fishing above all else. Salmon and Salmon fishing are his connection to family, place, and spirituality. He believes that salmon and fishing have the power to bring people together from diverse backgrounds, to share common experiences, and make lasting positive change.

    EP 50 Brenna A "Crew" In Honor of Ian M. Tawney-Hard as a Forge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019 98:07


    WARNING: Language -Captain Sean Dwyer (Episode 11), Brandon Ferris, Deckhand on the Brenna A (2 time Purple Heart), Jake Tawney, Wheelhouse Producer and Camera man (Gold Star Brother), try to picture the link between the world we live in on the Bering Sea and those who serve, this podcast will explain a bit of it. We are delving and stretching the boundaries of Bering Sea and Beyond on this one, take a listen and enjoy. Donate to regorged.org   Marine recalled as the ultimate explorer By Alyssa Karas The (Portland) Oregonian via AP PORTLAND, Ore. — Marine Sgt. Ian M. Tawney always maintained close ties to his roots in the small town of Dallas, but even from an early age, he loved to explore. Tawney’s strong sense of independence manifested itself when he organized a yearlong trip to Argentina at age 15. And his enthusiasm for life became evident when he returned, spouting fluent Spanish. “As a very young child, he had a very strong sense of self and was very decisive about what he wanted to do with his life,” said his mother, Theda Tawney. So when Tawney, 25, joined the Corps five years ago, his work ethic quickly distinguished him, and he won several awards. But his life was cut short Oct. 16 when he was conducting combat operations and killed when an improvised explosive device blew up in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. Friends and family remember Tawney as a devoted husband, a loyal friend and an avid outdoorsman. “It’s hard when you’ve lost somebody and you try to define who they were,” said his father, John Tawney. Tawney was soon to be a father himself. His wife, Ashley, is expecting a baby girl in January. “He was honored to be a member of the Marine Corps,” his father said. Among Tawney’s numerous awards are the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal and Navy Unit Commendation. “Even though he didn’t like to call attention to himself, he was a natural leader,” his mother said. Tawney fought in Iraq in 2007. He served with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, out of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Tawney was the 10th Marine from his battalion to be killed in 10 days. Tawney was the 26th Oregonian to die in the Afghanistan conflict. Tawney was a top student in squad leader school, and he graduated as the honor man of his class, his father said. He had wanted to make the Marines his career. “He just knew what he wanted in his life, and he went for it,” his mother said. “He was a man of great integrity.” His wife described him as outgoing and full of life. He loved hunting, snowboarding and riding motorcycles. “He loved to laugh,” Ashley Tawney said. The two met in preschool and stayed friends throughout high school. Finally, when both of them were working at a retirement facility, they began dating. Tawney was excited about the arrival of their daughter. “It’s going to be a real blessing to have a part of him through her,” Theda Tawney said. In addition to his parents and his wife, Tawney is survived by his brothers, Shayne Chandler and Jacob Tawney, and sisters Stacy Barham, Karin Lamberton and Karla Cowan; and his grandmothers, Leona Smith and Kathryn Tawney.

    EP 49 Captain Paul Drennen- This is my life, it's what i was built to do, it fits my lifestyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 69:58


    Captain Paul Drennen of the F/V Golden Dawn joins us to share his amazing story and the call to the water. Almost a Legacy fishermen and at the age of 31 already a captain of the most respected vessels in the Pollock fleet. Please like and Share and also don't forget to send in them email about Georgie's Poem, how amazing!

    EP 48 Susan Crain & Captain Jeff Crain- Turkeys were Everywhere sliding across the floor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 45:43


    Susan and Jeff Crain share a rare love story at sea, they met in the early 90's, Jeff with his Parachute pants and a Mullet and Susan in culinary school, this story gets better and better, maybe i should stop putting a time limit on this thing! Jeff a seasoned skipper and Susan who started in Alaska and the strong relationship they have built, spoiler, she did not like him at first.

    EP 47 Deckboss Nick McGlashan F/V Summer Bay- I Got a Throwing hook from the pot yard when i was 6 to practice with, I had to hide it from my Mother.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 40:02


    Deck-boss Nick McGlashan joins us today to share a rare look into what has become his ever so public life. Nick was born on the Island of Akutan and was raised primarily on Subsistence gathering. He knew from a very young age that he wanted only to be a crabber, be careful what you wish for, you sometimes get it.

    EP 46 Chief Engineer "Munsey" F/V Southern Wind- From Lobster on the East Coast to Crab in the Bering Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 42:52


    Michael "Munsey" Kennon Joins us today for episode 46. Munsey grew up on the fishing grounds of he East coast, his first Deckhand job was on a Lobster Boat at 12. He has been raised with salt in the veins and always has a quick wit comment for all.  Special thanks to Nathan Parrish for our intro music and of course Penka Jane for the Intro and exit. Please leave a review on Itunes.

    EP 45 USCG (Retired) Captain Chris Woodley-a Coast Guard Point Of View.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 41:09


    Captain Chris Woodley joins us today to share his story from a schoolboy in Alaska, to being called to serve 24 years in the USCG. Captain Woodley and some of his colleagues are credited with some sweeping changes in the Coast Guard regulations in the 90's that continue to save dozens of lives annually of our friends and family who continue to make their living in the Bering Sea and Beyond. Safety comes up so often on almost every episode, it seemed only fitting we get one of the USCG members who was directly responsible for some safety measures that are still implemented today.

    EP 44, Jenny Gore Dwyer-I was one hell of a Necker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 57:30


    Jenny Gore Dwyer joins us today as a third Generation Fishermen/Tender and shares her amazing story from the head and gut line to Boat Ownership and some personal battles along the way. Additionally she share the battle and heartbreak of fighting ALS with Pat, her life long love.  

    EP 42 Captain Gary Hanson- Started fishing from a Dory at a very young age and the water has called since.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 37:25


    Captain Gary Hanson joins us today to share his more than 40 years at sea. It's amazing how you can know someone for years and sit down for an hour recording and learn so many new things about them.

    EP 41, Set Net Skipper Ryan Leonhart- When i got back From that Trip i had a coffee cup of fuel left

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 41:02


    Ryan Leonhart Joins us today to share an entirely different perspective  of the commercial fishing industry, Set Net Fishing since he was 19, and went all in at 20. Listen and learn as i did, like/share and comment. 

    EP 40 Captain Camron Hagen - Seeing My Wife Caught in The Net and Being Pulled to The Block, That Was Scary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 34:16


    Captain Camron Hagen Owner/Operator  of the M/V Kachemak Provider. Camron is a driven man who had built his fishing career with his family from the get go. His Wife and Children even accompany him during the Summer Tendering Season. Already building a great reputation for his drive and work ethic, please enjoy. Sound Quality on this one is not as good as it should be, it was a chilly day so we recorded inside the Gale on the Galley Table and it was just so quite the mic would not stay hot. Will do Better next time!

    EP 39 Captain Joe Schmitz F/V Royal Viking, Schmitty Joins us today to share his story from a Bike to a Wheelhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 48:40


    Captain Joe is one of those Unique individuals, from the exterior he looks like he just stepped out of a 70's Magazine in a feature Article from some 1% Motorcycle club fresh off a Harley, when in Reality... well he probably did just Step off a Harley after returning from His Motorcycle's club Ride or cookout, But he has one of the Biggest Hearts and is just a Genuinely great guy. Please enjoy his story as he shares it, and you will see what makes him so well liked and respected.

    EP 38 MATE/DECKBOSS DANA COX- Fishing Saved My Marriage and has Provided a Steady Home for my Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 45:14


    Dana Cox joins us today to share his struggle from the rugged tough life of a logger to the bounty of the Bering Sea. Dana shares a very unique view of the struggle from a week to week check to the freedom to enjoy time with his family. For such a young man he has quite the story!

    EP 37 Captain Ed French- We Were Taking On water Fast and I was Just Looking For a Soft Beach to Nudge Her Up On

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 44:23


    Captain Ed French joins us today for episode 37, I have been trying to get Ed to sit down for a while now because i knew it was going to be a good one, and he did not disappoint. 

    EP 36 Deckhand Mark Scheving- The Bering Sea Has always Provided for me, but has Taken More of My Friends than I Can Recall!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 44:04


    Mark, a local boy born and raised in Ballard shares with us his story today. 43 years of being called north and doing it over and over again. Many experiences and some sad stories that are sometimes hard to share. Please enjoy, like and subscribe.

    EP 35- Deckboss Gaspar Rehrig From Paraguay to the Bering Sea and Back Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 46:09


    Deckboss of the F/V Columbia Gaspar joins us today to share his story, this was one of the most fun I have had recording. Gaspar opens up right off the bat and has so much energy and one hell of an outlook on life! a Unique perspective of the value of the American Dollar, and chasing and catching your dreams.

    EP 34 Captain Wes Swimelar- When I Walked up Into the Fore-peak the water was to my Chest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 45:50


    Captain Wes is one of those Old Salty Dogs who actually never got old, Still vibrant and commanding and a smile for everyone. As you can immagine with 41 years of Crab Fishing he has some stories to tell. Starting back in the late 60's up until 2017, of course retirement for this guy just means fishing Bristol Bay in the Summers in the last of the Frontline Combat Fisheries. Really Enjoyed this one, but Wes is always a fun guy to talk to if you can pin him down. Enjoy!    

    EP 33 CHIEF ENGINEER BRANDON KELLOGG-By The Time I Got Into The Engine Room Water was to the Floor Plates

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 38:00


    To Brandon Kellogg the Chief Engineer for the Fishing Vessel Gladiator joins us to share his story, although share would be being gratuitis as it was a bit hard to keep Brandon Talking. He is one of those guys who generally doesnt say much, but when he does people listen.

    EP 32 Captain Frank Lupac- It Took us 31 Days to get from Seattle to Bristol Bay, but i was on a Daily rate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 41:13


    Captain Frank Lupac joins us for episode 32, Frank started in the late 70's and brings some experiences we have not faced on the show yet, some insight to the older crab boats deck working and his journey to a Crab Boat skipper and adventures along the way.

    EP 31 Operations & Fleet Manager Blakely Benson- My Friends Were Always on a Beach Somewhere in the Summer and I Was in Alaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 43:53


    Blake Benson joins us today to tell us about his Journey from trying to pay for college to a full time career. There has been plenty of bumps along the way but like so many others before him, he heard the call of Alaska and could not let her go. Blake's Family is more of a Ski the slopes and sit around a campfire background, so for him to be called over and over to the Great North could be the start of a Whole another Benson Bloodline.

    EP 30 Captain Bryce Axel Buholm- "The Last thing he said was, See You Got Me"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 41:17


    Like many in the industry, Captain Buholm was born into a fishing family. Unlike most, his family's fishing tradition stretches back nine generations. Listen as he describes his greatest loss and some of his best acheivements.

    Ep 29 Captain Jack Molan- Breaking a fisheman's taboo, Jack tell's a few scary stories.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 45:11


    Without fail, when you ask a fishherman for a scary story, they may shrug and mumble something like "I dunno, it's not that bad" Jack volenteered to enlighten us on how fear can make a bad situatiuon much worse. What you fear will come true, if you don't get a handle on it. 

    EP 28 Captain Griffin Manchester- From the Water to the Skies, Danger is Below and Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 46:06


    Captain Griffin Manchester joins us today to give us an upclose view of the Bristol Bay Fishery and the close combat fishing that takes place. He is Both a Captain of a Fishing Vessel as well as a Licenced Pilot that could be Flying your next flight, From the water to the skies. In his words he describes the water side as the wild west and shooting from the hip, the flight side is precise and demanding with a script written long before he stepped in the cockpit with no margin for error.    

    EP 27 Gus Molan-I Came Eye To Eye with my Greatest Fear on Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 45:24


    How can I write a short piece on a guy who’s more of a brother than a podcast guest? At 34, my friend Gus Molan is young in years, with a big heart and strong mind. Saltwater soaked his diapers or as 8 year old Gus would say, “his panties" since he was 6 months old. Marvel (as I have) at his amazing journey of family, tradition, dedication and growth, told by one born into the Alaskan fishing industry.

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