Between the Levees
In this podcast, we discuss the living histories of maritime industry personnel in all areas of the business.
Episodes
S4:E182 | Capts. Sam S., David G. & Lee H. (Ret.) | pt. 3
The band's back together for this one, but I'm not much needed til the end. We hear a bit about the M/V JOYCE HALE, Pilots Agree, the Professional Pilots Association, the American Inland Mariners and Gulf Coast Mariners Associations, Melvin and John Sutton, steersman, licensing, insurance, court proceedings, unions, marine casualties on the job, the Jones Act and its temporary suspension, and more
S4:E181 | Capts. Sam S., David G. & Lee H. (Ret.) | pt. 2
The boys hop back on without me this time. Their schedules aligned on a work day for me so I set them up as the day began and stepped aside. Sam does his best to keep us on topic, but we hear in far greater detail than any time previously on this channel about David's experiences in South America representing ACBL on a pioneering effort with foreign governments to haul bauxite and iron ore by
S4:E180 | Capts. David G. & Lee H. (Ret) | Pt. 1
From running boats to reading, writing, and religion, Retired Captains David Greer and Lee Hendrix rejoin me on the show to reminisce about, among other things, their lives, careers, and country.
S4:E179 | Capts. Sam S., David G. & Lee H. (Ret.) | Pt. 1
Three old retirees get together to reminisce about where they came from, where we are today, and where we're headed. From the old times in the 70s up into the 20s, we hear about the industry and the people that run it, some recent US history, politics, and life in old age looking back on things past and present. All three have been on my channel in various capacities over the years. I do my b
S3:E178 | Clay Adams | "First Mate Hard Times"
"First Mate Hard Times" hops on the show this week to discuss his path through life that began in Indiana in the 1970s. His family was well-known in the area having founded, owned, and operated Adams Oil for the local farming community. Following his parents divorce and a separation from his brother, he ran away from home at 14 years old and began to struggle with the law. He spent 25 o
S3:E178 | Clay Adams | Social Media
Clay Adams joins me on the show this week to discuss the life and times of "First Mate Hard Times." In this short intro, he discusses his social media presence, family, work, and faith.
S3:E177 | Mike Hagan & Jim Fox | "All Markets Are Made at the Margin"
From Louisville, Kentucky, former CEO Mr. Mike Hagan joins me with a previous podcast guest and associate of his, Mr. Jim Fox, to chat about industry history and development. Starting out after college as a management trainee with ACBL, Mr. Hagan reminisces about dispatch back in the 70s, Mr. Joe Bobzien, efforts over the years to improve accounting and dispatch systems, the advent of technology o
S3:E176 | Brian Cox | Port of South Louisiana
Interim Executive Director of the Port of South Louisiana, Mr. Brian Cox, joins me to talk through a career in stevedoring that began in 1999 on the dock in New Orleans with Coastal Cargo as a clerk, eventually leading him to assume a vessel supervisor role, and then a jump to Associated Terminals at their brand new Globalplex facility in 2005. As opportunity would have it, he stepped into operati
S3:E175-3 | Capt. Lee Hendrix (Ret.) | The Sultana Disaster, pt. 3
The Sultana Disaster, pt. 3By: Capt. Lee Hendrix (Ret.)https://towboatcaptain.substack.com/p/out-out-brief-candleTo support his efforts and check out more, head to his Substack. You can subscribe for FREE!
S3:E175-2 | Capt. Lee Hendrix (Ret.) | The Sultana Disaster, pt. 2
The Sultana Disaster, pt. 2By: Capt. Lee Hendrix (Ret.)https://towboatcaptain.substack.com/p/a-deadly-schemeTo support his efforts and check out more, head to his Substack. You can subscribe for FREE!
S3:E175-1 | Capt. Lee Hendrix (Ret.) | The Sultana Disaster, pt. 1
The Sultana Disaster, pt. 1By: Capt. Lee Hendrix (Ret.)https://towboatcaptain.substack.com/p/the-cross-of-deathTo support his efforts and check out more, head to his Substack. You can subscribe for FREE!
S3:E174 | Capts. Sam Schropp (Ret.) & Lee Hendrix (Ret.) | The Grand Adventure
Connected on the river back in the 90s, a pair of old retired river men join me to catch up on life these days and reminisce about their careers and the days long ago. From meeting at Kinder's Restaurant with Adrian Hargrove and Popeye to sitting across the aisle from one another in court, their careers ran in tandem over the years. Ol' Sam takes over the interview in stride and I settle c
S3:E173 | Capt. Lee Hendrix (Ret.) | River Man
Born in 1949 in poverty, Capt. Lee Hendrix stumbled into the industry and found himself on a grand adventure that spanned a great many years. We hear about his early life growing up in St. Louis, his first boat, the M/V HAVANA ZEPHYR (now the mighty MERLIN BANTA), the good old days, the ill-fated steamer AMERICAN QUEEN, and the Army Corps' M/V MISSISSIPPI. His wealth of experience and connecti
S3:E173 | Capt. Lee Hendrix (Ret.) | Preview
Captain Lee Hendrix gives us a brief overview of his more recent professional experiences ahead of our 90-minute visit debuting tomorrow night.
S3:E172 | Mike O' Neil (Ret.) | Industry Man
Reflecting more on his career and experiences in the industry, we hear more about Jim and John Fox, Dave Fleming, black powder rifles, Mike's father, and George Marble. We hear all about his experiences growing up in dispatch from the mid-80s forward, the famed record MISS KAE D tow, fleeting operations, the acquisition of AEP River Operations and the subsequent transition to ACBL, and dispatc
S3:E171 | Mike O'Neil (Ret.) | Dispatch and Logistics
Retired and tough to pin down, Mr. Mike O'Neil finally joins me on the show. We hear about his early life in the Greater New Orleans area, familial connections to the industry, the development of industry over the years through acquisitions and mergers, Jim Fox, Sonny Ivey, Patrick Morton, Jim Farley, Tom Fisher, Dave Dewey, Cliff Mosby, and Wayne Sanborne. He reminisces about his time in fleet di
S3:E171 | Mike O'Neil | Clip
Career logistics man Mike O'Neil joins me on the show this week to talk through a storied career and some of the history and development of industry since the 60s. This clip is from behind the scenes and not that interesting, but please enjoy the episodes this week! Excuse the poor audio in the beginning of the first full episode premiering tomorrow, and be on the lookout for Mike's cat. Maybe I'l
S3:E170 | Capt. Rusty Ball (Ret.) | Part 2
Humbled by the responses his first visit received, Retired Captain Rusty Ball gets back on the show to talk through a few of the marine incidents with which he played a part over the years. He reminds us of the importance of drills, safety, communication and teamwork out there on the water, he talks through a few rescue operations he and his crews conducted, and we discuss the end of a long career
S3:E169 | Capt. Pete Ciaramitaro | River Man
Captain Pete Ciaramitaro joins me on the show to talk through what may well be a 50-year career working all across our river systems by the end of next year. Joining Southern Towing in 1976, he climbed the ladder to the wheelhouse in a short time. In this episode, we hear about his development as a river pilot with a stepfather in the wheelhouse, becoming a licensed pilot at 21 years old, his earl
S3:E169 | Capt Pete | Brief Intro
Captain Pete Ciaramitaro joins me on the show this week to talk through the storied career of a true river man. Nearing retirement and leaving behind quite a legacy, Captain Pete seems content with the well-spent career of his out there on the water.
S3:E168 | Capt. Sam Schropp (Ret.) | Industry History
Retired Captain Sam Schropp joins me again from his balcony in Costa Rica. We cover the growth and development of the industry that defined his professional life for 50 years, Ike Sullivan, tank barges, the grain and coal export markets, and more...We'll do it again sometime.
S3:E168 | Capt. Sam Schropp Returns | An Aside
This conversation kicked off discussing the Grateful Dead, politics, culture, and the realities of the day. Here, Capt. Schropp shares his thoughts on current conditions of the United States. Full episode focused on industry history and development will follow tomorrow at 18:00 CST.
S3:E167 | Capt. David Greer (Ret.) | The World Today
In this episode, we talk philosophy, American history past and present, "The Bear" by Faulkner, slavery and its impact on the development of the towing industry in the United States, race, the underclass, the Indian Wars, keel boats and the evolution of industry.Among other things, we also cover human cognition, life and death, Christianity, social media, the news, and politics. Enjoy th
S3:E166 | Capt. David Greer (Ret.) | Industry History
We hear more about the industry from Captain Greer again. In this one, we cover the Inland Waterways Commission, Federal Barge Line, the development of industry in wartime, the Herman Pott Collection at the St. Louis Mercantile Library, the good old days, barge designs, and executive management in the business today.We hear also about the navigational challenges below Baton Rouge, the late Captain
S3:E165 | Capt. David Greer (Ret.) | River Talk
Retired Captain David Greer joins me again on the show to share his thoughts and perspective on the industry and his experiences over 4 decades. We discuss a bit on the history of humanity, old mariners, his place in history, books, his life and career, the last episode I published with Captain Sam Schropp, "The Great River" by Boyce Upholt, the Jones act, crew pay back in the day, and m
S3:E164 | Capt. Sam Schropp (Ret.) | Industry History & More...
Retired Captain Samuel Schropp joins me again on the show - 110 episodes after his first visit a few years back. He retired from the river in 2020, served as an expert witness in legal proceedings as a representative of industry, served his community, and has since moved away to paradise with his wife, dogs, and a cat to enjoy the retired life away from the chaos of the mainland. He recounts brief
S3:E164 | Sam Schropp | Clip
Captain Sam Schropp joins me again on the show tomorrow night. It's been 2 years and over a hundred episodes since our last visit. Among other things, we discuss 50 years of history out there between the levees.
S3:E163 | Kevin Ferezan | Ditch Pilot
Captain Kevin Ferezan joins me on the show for a quick visit to chat through early life in New Orleans, a move to Corpus Christi, Tx post-Katrina, and an attraction to the maritime world that has grown into a career over a few short years.
S3:E162 | Capt. Stephen Polk | SCI:CME
Director of Maritime Education and Training for the Seamen's Church Institute's Center for Maritime Education, Capt. Stephen Polk joins me on the show to discuss life growing up in the Houston area, adventures into the maritime world in civilian and military functions spurred by his maritime studies at Texas A&M Galveston, and a long journey with the Seamen's Church Institute that
S3:E161 | Selena LeBeouf | Landside Ops Mgr (Artco)
From down da bayou in Dulac, Louisiana to frigid Indiana, Selena found a new home in the industry with ADM/Artco. A graduate of the Nicholls St. Maritime program, she found herself interning in St. Louis across a few of Artco's business units and is now Landside Operations Manager for them in Mt. Vernon. She is active in an array of industry organizations including WiMOS and the local Propelle
S3:E161 | Preview with Selena LeBeouf
Selena shares a bit about the podcast to preview this week's episode.
S3:E160 | Capt. Rusty Ball | Retired, maybe...
Coming out of a Summer break, Captain Rusty Ball joins me on the show to talk through a life lived on the water. Since the mid-60s boarding boats with his father as a young child through today, Captain Ball learned a great deal and made a life out there working for many companies over the years, but most notably, he is proud of his time spent developing safety programs for the industry. Down but n
S3:E160 | Preview with Captain Rusty Ball
Preview clip for the Tuesday, July 15th release premiering at 18:00 CST.
S3:159 | Cole Bizwell | Leadman
Leadman Cole Bizwell runs up and downriver on the M/V JOHN D ROBERTS with Ingram Barge. He's five generations deep in the industry, and his family ran a company some out there may remember. We discuss his childhood and the upbringing that brought him into aviation, and his fateful decision to pursue a career on the water. He's been out here for about three years now, and it looks like man
S3:158 | Jonathan Jackson | Stevedoring
Jonathan Jackson, a crane supervisor for Associated Terminals, joins me on the show to talk through his early life in the Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas as well as his journey into the industry with a short stint working for a contractor at AEP's Convent Wash Dock that led him to Associated Terminals first on deck, then running cranes, and now into Operations Management. It's a
S3:E157 | Kulage & Friends, part 2 | Capt. David Raines & Me
"Big Dave" joins us back on the show to reminisce about careers and past associations he and Charlie survived together. Sounds yet again like these guys had a pretty good time in life. I'm not much needed here, but surely enjoyed it.
S3:E157 | Preview | Charlie and Me
For the new Kulage and Friends series I'll be producing on my channel, Charlie and I get caught up on last week's release and banter a bit waiting on his old friend and partner in crime, Captain David Raines...To learn more about Captain Raines, please check out his full-length episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hq87XJZc2nkG2cRuBVCp6?si=ikeQ6rlsT4iFur1d3g0MYAAnd to learn more about Charlie
S3:E156 | Charlie Kulage, pt. 9 | Road to Recovery
Charlie joins me again after six long months. He chronicles at length his journey into Recovery that continues through today in sober living and daily attendance in groups. This one's just over 3 hours long, and I'd ask that you watch and listen start to finish in as many sessions as may be necessary. For the next episode in two weeks, Capt. David Raines (Ep. 95 - https://youtu.be/id0DIkZ
S3:E155 | Capt. Rudy Ward | Part 2
We travel down memory lane again with Captain Rudy Ward as he shares stories about past associates and friends from a long career including, among others, Robert Thompson, Andrew McKinney, Jeremy Frazer, John Gentry, and Charles Strait. He also touches a bit on the Coast Guard, OSHA regulations, and those pesky shoreside folks.
S3:E154 | Greg "P-nut" Whittington | Trip Pilot (for now...)
Captain Greg "P-nut" Whittington joins me on the show to talk through his time on waterways across the United States as well as the trials and tribulations that persist out there for mariners related to mental health and coping with the towboat lifestyle. He's discovered a way through the challenges he's faced with depression when he picked up a banjo fairly recently and began sh
S3:E153 | Joey Swords | Captain
Captain Joey Swords joins me to talk through his career and experiences from a furniture factory in Mississippi to a week-long deckhand school, placement with Magnolia Marine, a deck position with Artco, and a chance in the wheelhouse at Jantran. His twenty-year career has seen time on most every river, but nearly ten years later with Jantran, he is one of a handful running the Arkansas.
S2:E152 | Capt. Rudy Ward (Ret., maybe) | Towboater
Closing out Season 2 of the show, Capt. Rudy Ward joins me to share memories of a 50-year career out there on the water. From making $12.50 a day in the mid-70s when minimum wage was about $2/hour to the pilot house, Pilots Agree and beyond, he recalls a few stories about life on the water back then and on through to the present day. His illustrious career brought him to work for a ton of companie
S2:SR | Tim Tregle | Quick Update on Charlie
Quick update on Charlie and what he's been up to lately. We'll see him again, I'd imagine, sometime early next year.
S2:SR | Tim Tregle | Announcement
Quick update on things.
S2:E151 | Doug Jackson | S/V Seeker
From St. Augustine, Florida, aboard the S/V Seeker, Mr. Doug Jackson joins me on the show to discuss the adventures that shaped his life from childhood through today. He chronicles his early travels across the southern border of the United States, to Columbia and West Africa, and all across the southwest region of his home country. He eventually landed in North Tulsa, Oklahoma well into an IT care
S2:E151 Intro: Doug Jackson | S/V Seeker
Mr. Doug Jackson joins me on the show this week to discuss the ongoing project that took over his life many years ago. He is the owner and builder of the SV Seeker, a triple-masted Chinese junk rig sailboat, that came together over many years in his front yard in North Tulsa. In this short introduction to him and his project, among other things, he discusses the building process, the boat's specif
Kenny and Kannon Brown | Maritime Throwdown | Workboat 2024
Kannon Brown joins me on the show to chat through his life and career thus far, and his involvement in the Maritime Throwdown program his father, Kenny, created a few years ago. Kenny hops on as well to chat about the 2024 Wildcard Qualifier that took place at Workboat in New Orleans, and some updates about his program.
If you missed it, you can check out the exclusive livestream (not great) of t
Harley East | Riverbank Professionals | Workboat 2024
Harley East joined me at the Workboat Show in New Orleans last week. She discussed her life growing up with a father in the wheelhouse, her life today, and her involvement with Riverbank Professionals, the all-new crewing and social media platform created to connect mariners with companies and one another.
Become a Pro today @ https://riverbankpro.com/
To watch the livestream of the Maritime Thr
S2:E150 | Capt. David Greer (Ret.) | Race
Retired Captain David Greer joins me on the show yet again - this time to discuss some of the societal issues that have plagued our American history from the beginning - and of those, primarily, race.
He covers his early life growing up in rural Mississippi, the emotionally charged 1960s, desegregation, the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an assimilation within the towing industry
S2:E149 | Dennis Springer II | Captain
Captain Dennis Springer II joins me on the show to share his story through life thus far. We hear about his familial history in the industry, a troubled childhood that found him emancipated and out of school by the age of 13, a 9-year prison term in young adulthood, and his journey into and through the industry thereafter with ample mention of a handful of previous podcast guests.
He touches on t
S2:E148 | George Nelson Jr. | Industry Man
I'm joined by Mr. George Nelson Jr., a logistics planner (among other things) for Cooper Marine and Timberlands. We talk through his early life growing up around a coal terminal in Mobile, AL, his great grandfather's experience on paddlewheel steamers back in the day, his father's career, his first time on a towboat, and his journey through the industry to today.
S2:E147 | Capt. David Greer (Ret.) | 50 Years on the River
Retired Captain David Greer joins me again on the show to talk through the changes he saw in the country, the industry, and the river, itself, over the decades he spent shoving cargo up and down the waterways of the Americas.
He'll open up the new show, "The Merchant Mariner Podcast," in early January. The first series on the MMP will focus on the History of Steamboats in the United States. Betwe
S2:E146 | Jim Fox | Industry Man
After a 35-year career that started in the early 70s as a watchman for SCNO Barge Line, Mr. Jim Fox joined the industry during college and was called back to it after a brief jaunt as a teacher. After ACBL acquired SCNO barge line, he found himself in Venezuela helping develop an improved river transportation system for their bauxite mine and alumina production facilities with a few previous guest
S2:E145 | Miguel Spinola | Mate (Artco)
Joining me from Paducah, Kentucky, Miguel Spinola shares his incredible story. Born in Madeira off the coast of Portugal, he grew up near the water and was well acquainted with the local maritime industry there. At the ripe old age of 6, he moved with his family to London, England where his life would change for the better and for the worse. He eventually made his way overseas to the finest city
S2:SR Miguel Spinola | Intro
Miguel Spinola's full length episode debuts Saturday, 10/5 @ 06:00. In this clip, we cover a question I missed in our main interview, and he comments a bit on the experience interviewing with me here on the show.
Stay tuned!
S2:E144 | Mark Veum | Steam Engineer
Recorded on July 14, semi-retired Steam Engineer Mark Veum joins me to share memories of some previous podcast guests who'd made up a cast of characters that converged aboard the storied AMERICAN QUEEN.
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and still living there today, Mark tells stories of time spent on vessels sailing the Great Lakes, some others down in the Gulf of Mexico, and a few in the passen
S2:E143 | Frank Rivera | Riverlorian
Recorded on June 23, another New Yorker joins me on the show whose father was a longshoreman on Staten Island. Frank Rivera found himself in boot camp for his 18th birthday looking to become a United States Marine, two decades later he'd become Watchman and Riverlorian on the AMERICAN QUEEN, and is now driving delivery trucks in his semi-retirement.
He joins me to discuss his early life in a
S2:SR | Charlie Kulage | Part 8
Charlie and I wrap up a few more questions from last week's episode. He shares some additional insights on his experiences a few years back that led him to his current place in life, how the "good old days" weren't necessarily all that good, and he tells me about Captain Brian Hamilton and the great memories he has of working with him and paying him a visit some years ago.
Captai
S2:E142 | John Fox | Industry Man
Recorded on June 9, Mr. John Fox joins me on the show to talk through his time in the industry from washing barges for SCNO Barge Line to dispatching liquids for ACBL and beyond. His 45 years mostly in shoreside roles has developed in him an appreciation and respect for the industry that supports our way of life, and the people out there on the water that make it all happen.
S2:SR | Charlie Kulage | Part 7
Charlie joins me again to update us on his life and an array of developing opportunities. He covers, among other things, his physical and mental health, religion, morality, wants and goals, as well as the Veterans Administration and the potential for detox, rehabilitation, and recovery.
It's a long one, so buckle up and hear him out. The first 42 minutes or so were recorded with a not so grea
S2:E141 | David Dorrell | Trip Pilot
Recorded on June 14, Captain David Dorrell joins me on the show to talk through a storied career in the maritime industry from chemical tows to international shipping. His career began in 1973 with Houston Barge Line and proceeded over the years to see time with Higman, Blessey, Southern, Martin, Crowley, and Florida Marine Transporters. He shares stories from the decades spent out there on the wa
S2:SR | Charlie Kulage | Part 6
Charlie joins me once again to get caught up on his life as of late. We begin with a discussion about this podcast, and then he talks about his mother, his health, and the trials and tribulations he's endured while looking for (and finding) some help over the last few months.
S2:E140 | William Wright | Relief Captain
Captain William Wright joins me on the show to talk through the usual questions. He's been with Blessey since 2008 and isn't looking back. He discusses his journey to the industry, time on deck, then as a tankerman, and finally in the wheelhouse.
S2:E139 | Katelyn Banister | Former Cook
Katelyn Banister joins me finally on the show. I found out about her from Captain James Edwards about a year ago and learned a little more on Facebook when I published the episode with Kim Bockman. Katelyn chronicles her life and experience so far, a few years of which she spent cooking for the boys out there on the water.
S2:E138 | Karla Evans | Steers(wo)man
Pilot Trainee Karla Evans joins me on the show to discuss her unlikely career out there on the water. From the galley to the wheelhouse, Karla chats through life as a cook, about time spent and lessons learned on deck, and especially now, about her time at the sticks.
She's steering for Captain Steve O'Ferrell whose episode debuted last week, and she hopes to be cut loose in January 2025.
S2:E137 | Steve O'Ferrell | Captain
Captain Steve O'Ferrell joins me on the show to discuss a career that kicked off in 1985 with Exxon's tankering service. His career took him thereafter to Canal Barge, MEMCO, AEP, ACBL, and most recently, ARTCO. He shares his thoughts on a few previous guests and one that's upcoming next week, his Steers(wo)man Karla Evans.
S2:E136 | Steven "Bull" Graham | Mate (Ret.)
Retired Mate Steven "Bull" Graham stepped aboard his first vessel in 1989 with Agri-Trans. He remained with Artco following their acquisition of Agri-Trans in 1992 until his retirement in 2022. We discuss a number of experiences from a life on deck, the childhood that led him to the U.S. Navy, a transition to the boats where he was saved by the river, and a number of issues faced by the
S2:SR | Leighton Loveless | Steersman/2024 MTD Champ
I'm joined on the show tonight by Steersman Leighton Loveless to discuss his developing career having worked for Cheryl K, Houston Fleeting Services (Ingram), and now Central Boat Rentals following around the one and only Kenny Brown. The Throwdown Champ also turns the tables on me at the end of this one. The future shows promise, my friends.
Thanks for staying tuned.
S2:SR | Charlie Kulage | Part 5
Charlie joins me on the show again to catch up on life and talk through his present condition and situation as well as answer an unresolved question from our previous meetings. He shares some more sea stories from his time out there on the water, and we discuss a glimmer of hope for the present.
S2:E135 | Deon Luter | Pilot
Recorded on June 7th of this year, freshly cut-loose Pilot Deon Luter joins me to discuss his young career and the opportunities he found in the industry. We talk through the usual questions, some symmetries in life experiences, and we present answers from a young pilot whose passion for the industry is clearly evident.
S2:E134 | Ty Matheny | Captain
Joining me from Cairo on the M/V ARDYCE RANDALL, Captain Ty Matheny hops on again to talk more about his life and career in the context of comrades in arms that have been lost to father time, some more of his own experiences, and a few more memories of a career that is still floating downriver these days.
S2:E133 | Bert Suarez | Pilot
Captain Bert Suarez joins me on the show to discuss a busy and capable career that began in childhood riding steamboats in New Orleans in 1969. His life steered its way onto passenger vessels where his career began, and eventually, onto towboats. He had the honor recently to pilot the M/V AMERICAN QUEEN to her present dockage where she awaits an uncertain fate. We discuss the AQ in depth and chat
S2:E132 | Boyce Upholt and David Greer | "The Great River"
Author Boyce Upholt joins me on the show along with Retired Captain David Greer to discuss his upcoming book, "The Great River," due to release June 11, 2024. We address his introduction to the world between the levees paddling a canoe downriver, his time researching centuries of information to put this book together, and we hear in detail the trials and tribulations set forth by the engineering f
S2:E131 | David Webster | Captain
Aboard the M/V DARIN M. ADRIAN on the Lower, Captain David "Webbie" Webster, high Captain of the M/V DAVID L FIELDS with Marquette, joins me to discuss his 40-year career. From getting his start in the Port of Cincinnati to training the next generation in the wheelhouse, Captain "Webbie" has, indeed, been everywhere.
Check him out on YouTube @Davwbs
And look for him on Facebook with #whereiswe
S2:E130 | Bill Shackelford | Chief
Joining me from a shipyard on the Tennessee River, Chief Bill Shackelford talks through his 45 years out there on the water. From the National River Academy in Arkansas to the deck in St. Louis to the engine rooms of various vessels all across the industry, Chief Bill currently calls the M/V DANNY ETHERIDGE home for half the year.
Special Release | Allison Baley | Rebuttal
Allison joins me again on the show to talk through the not-so-surprising numbers on my YouTube Channel since publishing our first visit, and she also addresses some of the feedback received thus far on Facebook in response to her episode.
S2:E129 | Allison Baley | Steers(wo)man
Finally joining me on the podcast, Mrs. Allison Baley chronicles her journey through life and her exposure growing up to the water and the industries it supports. She later attended SUNY Maritime College and made her way into the industry first on passenger vessels that traveled throughout the inland rivers, the storied AMERICAN QUEEN among them, and more recently into the barging world aboard, pr
S2:E128 | Capt. Ted Davisson | Ship Pilot (Ret.)
Retired Capt. Ted Davisson joins me at long last on the show to discuss his maritime career. Introduced to the industry by a Summer job through college, Ted found himself working on passenger vessels for a decade, becoming licensed, and eventually finding opportunity with the NOBRA Pilots Association.
We discuss his career progression as well as one fateful morning aboard the M/V BRIGHTFIELD pass
S2:E127 | Ken Eriksen | Economist
Growing up on the waterfront in a family of longshoremen, Ken Eriksen became familiar with waterborne commerce in childhood. Finding his way through college and into graduate school and agricultural economics, his fascination and appreciation for the industry we all serve has grown over the years. He offers unique perspectives on issues facing the industry today, some global economic history, and
S2:E126 | Charlie & Friends, pt. 1 | John Esser & Me
John Esser joins Charlie and me on the show to chat about the years they spent on the water, having first met on the original M/V HARRY WADDINGTON (previously the LADY GLORIA) with MEMCO in the late 90s, the boys get caught up discussing Charlie's condition and opportunities for help, sea stories from the decades they floated down river, and a little bit more about this podcast.
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