Galley Stories®

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

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.