Between the Levees

In this SPECIAL EDITION of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Mr. Moose Dougherty, a retired Public Affairs Executive that helped coordinate fundraising for the Mississippi Speed Record (MSR) and arranged for an efficient race against the clock. We discuss some of the logistical challenges of keeping a crew of four paddlers going around the clock from above St. Paul, Minnesota down to the Gulf...

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Mr. John Rooney, the Operations Manager at Brownwater Marine Services in Corpus Christi, Texas. We discuss his father's career on the water, his upbringing, entry into the industry, and a career spanning about 50 years.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Matt Link from Host Terminals now in the Baton Rouge, LA area. We discuss his early life on a crawfish farm, his time in the US Army, and his developing career in the South Louisiana chemical and bulk cargo terminals industry. To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor: https://waterwayscouncil.org/ And you're always welcome t...

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Placito Miceli, a US Marine that found his way into the industry. He's still involved with the river even after parting ways with Turn Services a few years back.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Jeremy Putman, supporter of the show, and a 4th-generation river man that has owned and operated Riverview Boat Store and Tug Service since 2002.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Justin Montgomery, another river man I met at AEP River Operations almost a decade ago. We discuss his childhood, church back in the 90s, a brief stint in the music industry, his time in the military, the many mentors he's had on the boats, and a relatively young career out on the water.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Ms. Deborah Mayfield. We discuss her start in the industry and a decades-long career in various operational, crewing, safety, and regulatory roles with an array of companies. Currently, she is the HSSE Manager for a new fleet, Southern Fleet and Logistics, in Corpus Christi, Texas with Captain James Scott (re-booked for next month).

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Mr. Henry Hill, a former tug pilot originally from Texas whose career on the water began at fourteen years old back in the mid-seventies. Like his father and grandfather before him, he's now driving trucks all around North America, and uploading plenty of photos along the way of old towboats and where they've been.

Captain Royce Legg joins me again on the show to discuss tractor tugs and some more of his career. We also discuss our previous podcast visit, the podcast itself, and our next planned meeting. I learned some things on this one. Hope you do too.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Stephanie Cavaliere who attended the State University of New York's Maritime program, found herself in the inland rivers maritime system, and worked her way shoreside. She is also knee deep in dog rescue, and a mentor for a new WIMOs initiative. She thinks she isn't interesting. You decide. To support this podcast, please check out o...

In this episode, I'm joined by Calvin Addison Jr., a Facebook connection made through a mutual friend (Travis Valence) who is booked for the show on May 19th. Calvin has been in the industry for 13 years and became a Tankerman after just a few years on the water. He shares some stories from his career, and from his life before and now.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by yet another AEP alum. Tim Callahan was the Senior Manager of Operations for AEP River Ops when I got my start in the industry. He has since become a certified marine surveyor working for himself. We chat about his father's maritime career and, as per usual, walk through his forty years of experience out here. To support this podcast, ple...

I'm joined (again) by retired Coast Guard Vet, Brandon Hansen. Our first meeting ran into rather persistent internet connectivity issues, but we were finally able to reconvene to share his story. For a few of his most recent years, he's been with ARTCo in a Health and Safety role. We talk through a storied Coast Guard career that stretched well into the Pacific, and resolve at the present...

*The views and opinions conveyed herein are not those of Where Y'at Studios, LLC, or its members.* As mentioned in the introduction to Part 1, the above disclaimer applies especially to this segment. We get into the weeds discussing issues facing the mariner, and some corporate policies that are making the job more difficult than maybe it should be. It would be a good thing to have more of this pa...

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined at long last by Captain Trey Urban. We crossed paths back in 2015 when I got my start in the industry, but our paths diverged shortly thereafter. It was great getting to know more about him, and we have a Part 2 coming soon.

I am joined on this episode by Kasey Eckstein, the founder of the Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) association, and the President of Eckstein Trade and Transport, or ET&T for short. We discuss her upbringing, her family connections to the industry, her first time on a towboat, and a maritime career that's spanned three cities.

Errin Howard expresses sincere gratitude to two of her program's contributors.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Mrs. Errin Howard, the Executive Director of the RiverWorks Discovery program. We discuss her upbringing and a chance encounter with the industry that has carried her forward over the last 15 years, and the growth and development of RWD. To support this podcast, please check out our sponsors and, if you are so inclined, please feel free to B...

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined finally by Retired Captain Sam Schropp. I found him on Facebook sharing stories in the comments. We discuss his entry into the industry in the mid 70s, the development of a robust career, and take a few trips down memory lane.

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Title says it all.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Brad Glenn, a guy I met during his tenure in Safety with AEP and ABCL. We discuss his upbringing in the industry, his father's career, his start, and an almost 20 year journey through the industry. To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor, and if you are so inclined, you're welcome to Buy Me a Coffee! https://ingrambarge...

I am joined by Captain James Edwards on this episode of the show. We chat through the standard questions but resolve with a positive message about the need to restructure the public image of the industry.

VIDEO BONUS from Captain Coan's second visit on the show. Enjoy on YouTube and Spotify.

In round 2 with Captain Coan, we talk about life in the fleet and he spins a few yarns about a storied 30+ year career. Check out round 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3asyfyXaNpUtq9JvqOpvtm?si=vG4lPpw6RRaKJYywqa6J0w (Sorry, no video) Don't miss the VIDEO BONUS on YouTube and Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0p4ts5EtKZT5aEuZhfMtLh?si=fIBGPZDSRh2rAM53j6CTsw To support this podcast...