Galley Stories®

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.