Galley Stories®

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.

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.