Galley Stories®

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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"

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.

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

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.