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EP 118 Captain Gary Wiggins "From Humpies to Horses"

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:10:00 -0700

Join us today to hear Garry share his story, this man has seen it all in our Industry, including Salmon Fishing from Sail Boats. From Manual labor to Rodeo Champion

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EP 117 The Mavar's Three Generations

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:08:28 -0700

Nikola, John and Hunter Mavar share Three generations history in the fishing Industry.

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EP 116 Captain Don Brown T/V Botany Bay

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:52:00 -0700

Join us as Captain Brown shares his story, and he even bought his Lovely Wife.

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EP 115 Captain Mark Ludwig "Birddog"

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:35:19 -0700

Listen to Birddog on the Hunt

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EP 114 Captain Tim Willis

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 16:42:57 -0700

Join us in hearing the Amazing life story of Captain Tim Willis,

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EP 113 Captain Tim Vincent "My Greatest Catch" PT 2

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:01:08 -0700

OK, we have been Recording off an on for coming on 6 years, THX COVID, but Tim is an example of why we do try to capture our Maritime Stories. THIS episode and the following are the exact reason Maritime Stories should be preserved. Special thanks to Pacific Marine Expo, National Fisherman and Xtratuf, as well as Trident Seafoods on this one. Not even going to try to explain his history as he does it so eloquently himself. Both episodes will be posted together as I personally could not wait for the second part.

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EP 112 Captain Tim Vincent "My Greatest Catch" PT 1

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:58:50 -0700

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EP 111 Katie Hillstrand "Like Father like Daughter"

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:41:23 -0700

Katie Shares her childhood and some funny stories from Fishing with her Father.

EP 110 Captain David Vardy F/V Holly V

Fri, 30 May 2025 16:35:18 -0700

Finally Dave and I connected, it was amazing, I think this guy could catch fish in a Bathtub.

David Alan Arnold - Sweep The Floor and Smile

Wed, 07 May 2025 20:03:31 -0700

Listen in as an Old contact turns into a New Story. some will say its a reach to Record Dave in our Genre, but he has spent 20 years flying over the fleet filing, and when you hear that part of his story he will impress you as much as he does me.

One of David Alan Arnold’s earliest child-hood memories is a surreal experience of floating up from his crib and flying out a window. It must have been a dream...

Now David is grown up and his Airborne Cinematography flies him around the world for everything from James Bond to Deadliest Catch.

David Alan Arnold is an Emmy Award-winning cameraman — but his first book tells the story of how he started his Hollywood career with a broom in his hand. Somehow, sweeping the floor got him into some of the world’s biggest TV shows.

"Help From Above" is the unlikely story of mistakes and miracles that took David to some of the most dangerous places on Earth—soaring through the clouds, straight into a deadly phenomenon known as The Deadman’s Curve.

Buckle up for adventure in the stormy skies of Deadliest Catch and a helicopter ride through Amazing Race, World Series--all the way to the NFL Super Bowl.

EP 109 Megan Waldrep Partners of Commercial Fisherman Podcast, Dual Hosting

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:32:50 -0700

Listen to Megan and I Discuss both sides of the Industry, check out her Podcast below:

Megan Waldrep

Founder of the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Writer/Speaker
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EP 108 Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:59:44 -0800

Long time coming on this one, Please enjoy a good friend of mine sharing his Story.

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EP 107: Captain John Franklin

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:10:19 -0800

I've known John for years, he is one of the rare true story tellers, he will control the table and light the room when he comes in.

EP 106 Captain Earl Mitchell

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:10:16 -0800

M&M is not just a candy, its an Amazing tender, listen to Earl explain

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EP 105 Captain Paul Holmberg "Born 2,000 Ft In the Air 35 Miles SE of Chignik, 3 went Up 4 Came Down" truly Airborn

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:53:24 -0800

Captain Paul Holmberg brings a new definition to Airborn, as his Native up bringing is incredible. Listen to his story in his own words and then go listen to some of his music available on Itunes. Small world but Tech puts us all closer.

Sound Quality warning, was using some different equipment to try to cut back noise at the event which was quite loud, the result was my voice in your left ear and his in the right, lets call it whispering.

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EP 104 Deckboss Ian Vincent "Fishing, It's Just Like Camping"

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:14:37 -0800

10 year Vet of the Bristol Bay Fishery, Largest Salmon run for reds in the world! Deck Boss Ian Vincent describes his life on the water and what its like to fish for an absolute legend! Additional shares his second calling which I found refreshing.

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EP 103 Captain Mike Lee "Seafood is Brain Food"

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:05:20 -0800

Captain Lee was born in San Diego in 69, and has made his life on the water, listen in as he shares his live for all of us to hear. Sound Quality warning, was using some different equipment to try to cut back noise at the event which was quite loud, the result was my voice in your left ear and his in the right, lets call it whispering.

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EP 102 Captain Tony Nelson "Smaller is sometime better"

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 06:08:45 -0800

Captain Nelson "Born in Kodiak" and Raised in the Industry, His Father always told "Tone" to do something with his brain, so he went fishing. Hear his story here and of course in his own words.

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EP 101 Captain Katie Arnestad "Born Into It"

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:08:46 -0800

Captain Katie Arnestad shares her amazing story, generational fishing at its finest

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EP 100 Galley Stories Podcast History

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 09:10:21 -0700

Captain Casey McManus Host's this episode to dive into the history and background of the Galley Stories Podcast

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EP 99 Captain Pete Arnestad "Keep Walking Through That Door"

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:37:22 -0700

Join us for Captain Pete Arnestad sharing His Story.

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EP 98 Captain Brian Barter "Born and Raised"

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:20:43 -0700

Join us in listening to Captain Brian Barter, Native Maine Lobsterman as he shares his life in his own words.

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EP 97 Captain Andy Hawke "My Uncle's Taught Me Everything""

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:02:13 -0700

Captain Andy Hawke, One of those guys that when he shakes your hand his engulfs yours as if you are a Toddler, yet gentle enough not to crush you. Was a very genuine interview in an Old Church setting so the sound is not the best but the story is,

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EP 96 Deckhand and Advocate Nels Ure "work hard and hold fast"

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 20:29:44 -0700

Nels Ure is a second generation Bristol Bay fisherman based in Naknek, Alaska. He advocates for the economic, ecological, and social wellbeing of the Bristol Bay fishery on local, state, and federal levels. He is passionate about salmon habitat protection, sustainable fisheries, and local equity.

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EP 95 Captain Jeff Olsen "Smooth as a Baby's Bottom"

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:11:03 -0700

EP 94 Captain Casey Coupchiak "Waqaa!"

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:08:01 -0700

Waqaa! My name is Casey Coupchiak, my Yup’ik name is Ernerculria. It was given to me by my grandma, Mary Coupchiak. I am the daughter of Norman Coupchiak and Greta Horn. Granddaughter of William “Willie” and Mary Coupchiak on my father’s side. Ed Glotfelty and Mary Hanson on my mother’s. My family has been fishing Bristol Bay for millennia and I am lucky enough to have inherited my Grandfather, Willie’s commercial drift permit. I have been fishing it since I was 18 and couldn’t imagine spending my summers anywhere else than on a drift boat in Bristol Bay! I recently moved back to Alaska to get more involved in Alaska’s fisheries, work towards co-management of our fisheries with Indigenous peoples, and finish a BBA in Marketing from the University of Alaska - Anchorage. When I’m not fishing, I direct market a small amount of my catch. I love to snowboard, hike, mountain bike, and anything outdoors. Quyana Mark for having me and listeners for listening!

EP 93 Captain Brad Angasan "Fish don't run In the Winter, You can sleep then"

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 03:41:23 -0700

Brad Angasan was born and raised in the remote Alaska fishing village of South Naknek in Bristol Bay. Brad has a lifetime of experience commercial fishing for wild sockeye salmon. His experience ranges from set netting on South Naknek beach as a child with his grandparents, fishing with his father on cannery owned drift boats, to owning and operating his own state of the art fishing vessel along with his wife and son on the FV Novarupta. He is a 30 year captain. Brad is a staunch advocate for fisheries resource management and food security for traditional use foods. Brad is married to Ronalda and has 5 children, a grand daughter and 2 dogs. He winters in Anchorage, AK. This Episode brought to you By: https://www.alaskanbeer.com/

EP 92 Deckhand Zane Behrend "Comfortable, Being Uncomfortable"

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:45:28 -0700

Zane has been a deckhand for 8 years. Born in Central Oregon now living in Las Vegas, he feels he fits best in the trenches with other deckhands and crew alike. "Comfortable, Being Uncomfortable"

EP 91 CHB, Captain/Owner Charles Hardin Bundrant Trident Seafoods

Sat, 18 May 2024 14:55:14 -0700

I was never able to record Chuck during his lifetime so over the course of a couple years I did a series of interviews with some of his closest friends in order to share some of the stories. Charles Hardin Bundrant was born on January 31, 1942, in Lawrenceburg Tennessee. He graduated from North High School, Evansville, Indiana, in 1960. He spent a short time at Middle Tennessee State University, before dropping out and moving to Alaska. You can read his story in some of his own words by Reading Catching a Deckload of Dreams https://www.amazon.com/Catching-Deckload-Dreams-Bundrant-Seafoods/dp/1933245344

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EP 90 Captain Vic Scheibert

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:04:02 -0700

In his own words.

EP 89 Captain Konrad Uri Born in 1934, "I'd Still be Fishing if I Could Be Insured"

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:03:06 -0700

Konrad Uri, Born in the PNW and started his fishing Career just before and during WW2, amazing story here guys, listen in his own words.

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EP 88 CAPTAIN/VESSEL OWNER LOUIE LOWENBERG

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:07 -0700

This is what it's about, capturing the Old School guys. Louie brings decades of experience and stories in a well spoken matter.

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EP:87 Head Cook Larry Carrol "I Loved to Cook"

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:40:35 -0800

Larry Carrol joins us today to share what it is like to spend an entire career Cooking on the water.

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EP: 86 Captain Jason Miller "I Had to prove Myself"

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 20:47:25 -0800

Jason Shares his Story, forgive the background Hydraulic Noises.

EP 85 Captain Curtis Johnson F/V Alaska Spirit ”Love This Life, No Regrets”

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:15:35 -0800

Captain Curtis Johnson Joins us today to share his story, this guy looks too young to have kids! and he is a Grandfather.

EP: 84 Captain Chad Lowenberg F/V Arctic Lady, Short and Sweet. ”Play-Doh Across the Dash”

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 21:01:10 -0800

Chad uses few words to tell a great story. Hell of a guy, wish I would have put a few Alaska Ambers into him first.

EP: 83 Captain Rick Reynolds ”Some of the Best Days on the water don’t involve fish”

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:59:24 -0800

Captain Rick Reynolds, long time Ugashik River, Pilot Point Alaska Set Net Fishermen tells his story.

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EP 82, Deckhand Matt Bradley F/V Northwestern ”Gear Work for a Half Rack” The good ole days

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 08:55:12 -0800

Matt Bradley of the F/V Northwestern shares his fishing story. If you wish to support Galley Stories you can by subscribing to https://www.patreon.com/galleystories all new subscribers will be called out on the next episode as a thanks for your support.

EP 81 Deck Boss Landon Cheney F/V Summer Bay ”Thankful & Grateful”

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:37:30 -0800

Landon was a Great Joy to record, Hearing his story from him is more will do more Justice than Anything I can write.

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EP 80. Captain David Hillstrand F/V Heida K ”Oh the Stories you could Tell”

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:15:14 -0700

Captain David Hillstrand one of five son's of legendary fisherman John Hillstrand SR. Listen to his story in his own words of growing up in such a storied family is such an iconic place as Homer Alaska!

EP 79: Captain Garrett Olsen F/V Absolute Chignik, AK

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 21:46:18 -0700

I'll Let Garrett tell you his story, hell of a guy!

EP 78 Captain Jake Albinio F/V Cornelia Marie ”Can’t work the deck forever”

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 23:41:26 -0700

Born in Hawaii and always on the water, always fit and ready to Fight either the weather on Deck or an opponent in Professional MMA. Jake does not back down from a challenge and is a hard working Skipper.

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

Thu, 11 May 2023 18:17:32 -0700

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 76, Captain Sig Hansen-Deadliest Catch-My Legacy

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:43:12 -0700

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!

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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"

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:47:49 -0700

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.

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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!

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:32:41 -0700

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

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:29:24 -0700

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.

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:41:47 -0700

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 Casto F/V Pinnacle

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:53:24 -0700

Captain Mark Casto 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

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 04:56:26 -0800

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!

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:15:32 -0800

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!

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:56:22 -0800

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"

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 06:55:16 -0800

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

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 07:18:30 -0800

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

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:11:24 -0800

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

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:56:16 -0800

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.

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

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 06:19:43 -0700

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!

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 06:59:28 -0700

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!

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 06:10:41 -0700

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

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 04:55:43 -0700

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.

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

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:21:26 -0700

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!

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:56:39 -0700

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.....

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:23:15 -0700

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

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:27:19 -0700

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"

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:19:13 -0700

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.

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

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:51:50 -0700

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

Thu, 30 May 2019 18:41:50 -0700

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

Tue, 07 May 2019 20:17:30 -0700

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!

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:24:22 -0700

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

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 17:05:46 -0700

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

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:53:23 -0700

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!

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:29:37 -0700

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.

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:21:58 -0800

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

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:12:31 -0800

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.

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:56:30 -0800

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

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 05:36:12 -0800

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.

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 04:42:57 -0800

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

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 18:42:37 -0800

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!

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 04:39:06 -0800

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

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 04:42:36 -0800

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

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 03:53:18 -0800

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

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:24:40 -0700

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!

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:15:43 -0700

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

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 06:16:51 -0700

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!

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 04:44:07 -0700

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

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:13:30 -0700

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!

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:05:20 -0700

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

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:35:12 -0700

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"

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 18:21:44 -0700

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.

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:20:38 -0700

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

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 17:57:54 -0700

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

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:38:10 -0700

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.

EP 26 Deckhand Angel Acosta-The Most Beautiful Farmland in America is the Ocean

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:53:22 -0700

Deckhand Angel Acosta brings us his story and his climb from a young man in California and one fateful night stocking Shelves in a grocery store can change your life forever. The Devil is in the Details people, enjoy!

Episode 25 - Captain Craig Jenssen: As long as you stay within that border, you can do what you want.

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 20:36:19 -0700

Mark has been called away for work, so this is his first ever recording for Galley Stories. The first interviewee is Craig Jenssen, who has been fishing since he was a child. Craig is the nicest, most mild-mannered Captain in the fleet. Enjoy!

EP 24- Captain Bart Eaton -You Gotta Make Your Own Myth, No One Else Will!

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:35:51 -0700

Captain Bart Eaton Joins us today, a Living Legend in the Bering Sea, From the Crabbing side with his record catches aboard the F/V Amatuli, and a Sinking Feeling that Happens when your Raft is full of water. Bart has the Ability to tell a story like none other, sit back and enjoy. Bart has experienced Every Aspect of our Industry from the Highs of the biggest catch, to the loss of having your boat go out from underneath you, and your Crew. And Sometimes, you just have to Jump out of the Helicopter. And Occasionally you ask for the Azors to be bombed

EP 23-Captain Joe Morris, -From the Early Days of Fishing, to the Place I stand Today, it's full circle and this is my Last Job!

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:14:37 -0700

Captain Joe Morris, Shares more that most, from hpis time as Skipper to Foreign Shores, to seigning and catching Crab in the Bering Sea. We could not ask for someone to share more. Please Like/Share/Comment.

EP 22 Captain Elmer Loose-All This Stuff That Goes on, On The Boat You Cannot Take Personal, It's Business.

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:38:04 -0700

Captain Elmer Loose Joins us today to discuss His Fishing Career, From his earliest Memory of the tire swing on deck as a kid, to a Fish Hold full of water with the Bait still in it, in his First Captains Spot. As the Third generation fisherman, now sending his son out as the 4th, we have alot of maritime stories here. Like/Share and By all means leave a comment.

EP 21-First Mate Stan Hansen-Sometimes You Wish You Could Lay A Blanket Over The Ocean To Calm It Down

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:28:54 -0700

Stan Hansen joins us today, His Family has been Fishing since before many of us got our last names. He Brings Stories from being 12 at Sea with a Salty Dog and Legend of a Father, To Making his own way. HIf you listen close, even the oldest seafairing folks can learn a tale or two. Please Like/Share/Subscribe, Facebook @Galleystories

EP 20 Captain Bart Eaton Part 2-You Can't Fly Ass Backwards Into the Wind

Mon, 28 May 2018 10:44:31 -0700

EP 19 Captain Bart Eaton-It's Hard to Learn Safety When Your Boots are Half Full of Water

Mon, 21 May 2018 17:44:50 -0700

EP 18 Captain Pat Dwyer - ALS Fundraiser & his story told by some of his friends - Here, Hold My Feet I Can Fix This!

Wed, 16 May 2018 21:47:16 -0700

A little different one here guys, we try to capture stories before they are gone but sometimes they happen before we have a chance to listen or find their course. Much like a vessel with a following sea or a wave to the side, we can all be broadsided and take one that is too big to handle. When faced with the biggest wave of his life, Captain Pat Dwyer steered his course to securing the future for his family and did what any terminal man would do, he bought another boat. Please take a listen to some of his best friends sharing his story and click the link to donate: Russ Ostrom, John Garner, Steve "Harley" Davidson and Ian Pitzman. They tell a story as only a close brotherhood can. DONATE: ALS Therapy Development Institute ALS Therapy Development Institute https://www.als.net/affiliate/pat-dwyer-fund/

EP 17 Observer Laura Hartema-How I found Solid Ground On The open Ocean, and a bite in the Butt.

Mon, 07 May 2018 17:58:08 -0700

Join us for our first female guest, Laura Hartema, author of BERING SEA STRONG, and see what it was like to be the only woman and scientist (fisheries observer) working alongside the fishermen. Her memoir shows us we sometimes have to choose the extreme to overcome our circumstances and prove our own strength. And by the way....she's frickin funny and amazing. :)

Laura Hartema, author of memoir, BERING SEA STRONG.

EP 16 Part 2- Captain Howard Malcolm-The Boat Was on Her Side, Water to my Crotch, We had use both Flares and our Hearts Sunk with the Boat

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:09:38 -0700

Captain Howard Malcolm Completes his second Part of the episode. I'm pretty Certain he could and may share 3 more if we open the Mic, Please like and share, but this one is the REAL stories that happen out there, and the real emotion and decisions that come with it. This is as real as it gets.

EP 16 PART 1 Captain Howard Malcolm- I walked the Dock's for a Job, Patty Worked to Pay The Bills

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 20:43:23 -0700

Ok, this was a diffrent story all together, Captain Howard from the F/V Northern Patriot shares the more intimate tales of not only fishing, but what it takes from a Loving better half to make it work. I Really hope you enjoy Part 1. lives are Lost and Love is Found.

EP 15 Captain Jeff Freese- I Never Got Hired on that Boat, But I Worked On Her for years.

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:06:55 -0700

Captain Jeff Freese of the F/V Viking Explorer joins us to share his Story from Contractor to Life on the Bering Sea. Jeff tells his story in the same tone that he has lived his career, with a Humble view of himself and his abilities and allowed his skills to speak for him. Jeff was a tough one to get into the recoding session as he just isn't that guy to talk about his Life on the Bering Sea, quite and reserved, but I sure am glad he shared as im certain you will be as well.

EP 14 Captain Kari Toivola-I am Sick of this Tendering Business, I am Buying a Boat!

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:23:41 -0700

Join us for Captain Kari's Story, Starting Right out of school on a vessel built in 1919 and continuing with Tendering on the Viking Queen, to Owning his own Bristol Bay Gil Netter and On back to Crabbing on the F/V Deception.

EP 13 Captain Pat Cummings- Mowing the Lawn, Add in the Paper, Owner of the Boat, Go Figure.

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:04:06 -0700

Captain Pat, an innovative and Creative Bering Sea Soul, taking us on his Adventure from Working the Docks while in Highschool, to be In the OwnerShip group Of the C/P Courageous. This Episode was recorded Before we began Plans for the Pat Dwyer ALS Fundraiser, but wanted to make sure it was mentioned.

EP 12 Chief Engineer Derek Hart- Fishing Gave Me the Money to Party, My Wife Gave me the Family To Change Me.

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:56:43 -0700

Chief Engineer Derek Hart Shares his story of Starting in the Fishing Industry in his Party Days, and shares with us some intement decisions both good and bad that has sculpted the Man who has become a Cherished friend and mentor to many, and a Great Father of Three. Currently Assigned on the F/V Northern Patriot as a fill in, and Normally on the F/V Pacific Viking

EP 11 Captain Sean Dwyer- Like Father, Like Son- Out Of the Shadows and into the Sun.

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 05:50:28 -0700

Join us as Captain Sean Dwyer Of The F/V Brenna A shares his Familie's Story of Adventure and Heartbreak. From the playgrounds of Shipyards to the Wheelhouse in the Bering Sea. As a Request from Sean, Please Donate to ALS Research, the Families Choice place for donations to go is ALS Therapy Development Institute, you can find them at https://www.als.net/captainsean/

EP 10 Captain John Halhjem- The Boats and the Sea have Provided a Good Life for Me

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 06:22:54 -0700

Capt Halhjem joins us to talk about his experiences on the Sea. From Ballard to Norway and back and then on to Alaska. From the Derby Days to the Paydays.

EP 9 Chief Engineer "Coach"- If Momma Ain't Happy, Coach Ain't Happy

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 06:39:30 -0700

The Chief Engineer of the F/V Sovereignty, Tim "Coach" Deplazes joins us to share his late start in the Bering Sea. From Galley Cook to Engineer and everything in Between.

Mark Caylor & Capt Jack Molan

Find Jacks Book at http://a.co/31j46pX

EP 8 Captain Casey McManus-Fishing's always family, and if you're lucky, you get a bike!

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 04:39:02 -0800

Captain Casey McManus from the F/V Cornelia Marie joins us to share his Story. From Ballard Wa to Bristol Bay and across the state of Alaska. From the time he was a young kid destroying his dad's weed wackers to sitting in the Captain's Chair. Please remember to Like and Share this Podcast Series.

Capt Jack And Mark, Find Jacks Book at http://a.co/31j46pX

EP 7 Dominic Bova-First Mate, From the Southern California Desert to the Bering Sea, Yah Buddy!

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 05:17:28 -0800

Dominic Bova Joins us today and shares his journey from Desert to Sea and First Mate on the F/V Sovereignty. He brings first hand knowledge of what it takes to work your way up, and shows the drive it takes to do so. Yah Buddy, it's Creamy!

Capt Jack And Mark, Find Jacks Book at http://a.co/31j46pX

EP 6 Willie Manchester-Sometimes a Captain, Occasionally a Deckhand, Always a Fisherman

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 04:27:31 -0800

Willie Manchester, Born in Ballard Wa. Shares with us his first 11 years fishing. From a Bristol Bay Gillnetter Boat in Bristol Bay, to the Crabbing the Bering Sea. Enjoy!

Capt Jack And Mark, Find Jacks Book at http://a.co/31j46pX

EP 5 Captain Lloyd Johannessen - 40 yrs in the Bering Sea, I'll Probably Drown in a Bathtub at the Hilton

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:36:09 -0800

Lloyd Johannessen Joins us on the aft Deck of the M/Y Gale, sharing a brief part of his 40 years on the water. Before Lloyd came we had not met, and like me, you'll find you have a new friend. It feels like your favorite shoes by the time he's done. Be Advised, a couple slips on the swear words. The winds raged with waves were slapping the boat the entire recording. But wind and waves become comforting, as his story unfolds.

Capt Jack And Mark, Find Jacks Book at http://a.co/31j46pX

EP 4 Tor Tollessen, You can't get Seasick on a Mountain

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:32:30 -0800

Tor Tollessen, Immigrated from Norway and still has the accent to show for it. We are diving in to the Old History of the fleet now, sit back, listen and enjoy along with some "Red Water"

Capt Jack And Mark, Find Jacks Book at http://a.co/31j46pX

EP 3 Captain Steve "Harley" Davidson, The Lure of Fishing and How I Got Set

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:47:49 -0800

Steve "Harley" Davidson, Captain of the crab vessel Southern Wind. Listen in as Harley weaves a life story around fishing in Alaska. From his early days in Bellingham WA, to the bitter cold winters in the Bering Sea. Contains Explicit Language

Capt Jack And Mark, Find Jacks Book at http://a.co/31j46pX

EP 2. Captain Jeff Crain, Parachute Pants, a Mullet, and a note from Home. Let's Work!

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 05:08:01 -0800

Captain Jeff Crain, F/V Sovereignty shares 38 years of hard hitting Alaska fishing. This episode starts with Jeff running down the dock. You'll hear howling winds, cold waves slapping our boat, as Jeff record's his life at sea. We'll have him back for sure, he's just warming up! BE ADVISED, some Salty language, he's a Fisherman right?.

Capt Jack And Mark, Find Jacks Book at http://a.co/31j46pX

EP 1 Capt Jack Molan, "You can't make this stuff up"

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 19:18:00 -0800

Welcome to our first episode, Galley Stories Podcast. Meet Capt Jack, he's spent 40 years on the water, "extracting protein from a hostile enviroment". A published author, find his book here http://a.co/31j46pX . Hope you enjoy the ride, as much as I have.