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Between the Levees
By The Living History CollectionHistory
Between the Levees episodes
- S1:E87 | Frank Morton | History of US Barging
Mr. Frank Morton joins me on the show for a third time to share what he knows of the history of the barging industry in the US, the development of the grain export market over the last 50 years, and a number of mergers and acquisitions that shaped the industry of today.
Mentioned in this episode:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0595142109/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A27EK23NIPUXRO&psc=1https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/170426782X/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor:https://waterwayscouncil.org/46 min - S1:E86 | Chuck Sanford | Cargo Inspector
In this episode, I'm joined by Chuck Sanford, a now-retired mechanical sampling cargo inspector that spent a great deal of his career in the Greater New Orleans area working between Baton Rouge and Myrtle Grove. The eldest of seven children, he keeps busy in his retirement by... well... working... when he feels like it.
35 min - S1:E85 | Deb Calhoun | SVP, Waterways Council, Inc.
In this episode, I'm joined by Deb Calhoun, the Senior Vice President of Waterways Council, Inc. We talk through her upbringing, her path into the industry, the mission and history of WCI, and a brief update on Bayou Sorrel Lock.
To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor:https://waterwayscouncil.org/And as always...https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios24 min - S1:E84 | Kim Bockman | Cook (Ingram Barge)
In this episode, I'm joined by Kim Bockman, a woman whose life was changed by the inland rivers maritime industry. She signed on as a cook with Ingram some seventeen years ago. We talk through the usual questions, chat about her experiences on the job, and conclude with what the industry has provided her.
To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor:https://opentug.com/leveesAnd I've always liked a good cup of coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios21 min - S1:E83 | Bud Osbourne | 4th Generation River ManIn this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined finally by Mr. Bud Osbourne. We talk briefly about his grandfather's time on the river, his father's industry career, and time on vessels as a young child. Bud jumped into the industry immediately after college and stuck with it for 51 years in an array of roles with a number of companies.He came recommended by Mr. Stephen Rauchhttps://youtu.be/qRpBu7jw8FYhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-tregle/episodes/Steve-RauchRetired-Salesman--Former-Dispatcher--Grandfather-e1ts3u8/a-a97g8euTo support this podcast, please check out our sponsor:https://waterwayscouncil.org/Also, as always... please Buy Me A Coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios41 min
- S1:E82 Ben Henson/A Career at Capital Fleet
Captain Ben Henson joins me to talk through a bit about his childhood and a maritime career that developed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We share a few laughs throughout, and finish with some commentary about the industry from his perspective. Maybe we'll do this again one day.
To support this podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios21 min - S1:E81 Jacob Carter/HR & Recruiting (ACBL)
In this special episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by HR and Recruiting Generalist, Jake Carter. We chat about the show, his introduction to the industry, a two-year career (thus far) with ACBL, and the state of recruiting and retention on the marine side.
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And if you are so inclined, I do still enjoy a good Coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios24 min - S1:E80 Travis Valence/2nd Generation TowboaterCaptain Travis Valence and I talk through his childhood with a father in the wheelhouse and the immediate interest he took in following in his father's footsteps. We discuss the late Captain Skippy Valence, an 18-year journey through the industry with ACBL in marine and shoreside roles, and his take on the personnel issues the industry faces.Mentioned in this episode:- Jeff Kindlhttps://youtu.be/rDxF0ewmo6w- Mark Knoyhttps://youtu.be/bzOGSjAkqCwhttps://youtu.be/QGdhEzanBEETo support this podcast, please check out our sponsor:https://www.riverviewboatstore.com/and you're always welcome to Buy Me A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios48 min
- S1:E79 Holly Normand/Logistics, Operations, Sales, WIMOs
Holly Normand joins me to talk through her childhood, a career spanning 17 years thus far with Ingram, family, and industry. She was President of WIMOs and is involved with Riverworks Discovery and Mississippi Valley as well.
To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor:https://www.wimos.org/Or there's always a cup of coffee...https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios24 min - S1:E78 Anthony Pettry/MTD 2023 Champ
Two-time Maritime Throwdown Champ, Anthony Pettry, joins me on the show to chat about the usual stuff. He's a proud riverman that decked for 15 years and recently received his Mate Pilot license. We chat about hard work, family, line handling, and the state of the industry today. Company men like this are rare. Enjoy the show!
@MaritimeThrowdown@marktwained, the championship might be yours next year...To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor...https://opentug.com/leveesAnd if you enjoy the show...https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios32 min
About Between the Levees
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In this podcast, we discuss the living histories of maritime industry personnel in all areas of the business.