Jemma and I worked together as entertainment hosts back in 2006 on the last 4 months of my first ever contract.

I had worked with another team for the first 6, and was the only member to stay behind to see out the rest of the season.

It was sad for me to see them go at first, but Jemma remains one of the nicest people I ever met over the years, and made me forget all about my other team shortly after jumping on board.

She has gone on to become a mother, is now a part time student, and works for the council doing social work for youth justice.

We had lots to reminisce over and laugh about, some things I wish she hadn’t reminded me of perhaps, but hey, that’s kind of the point here on DeckTales.

I encourage anyone to be able to laugh at the past, and this is perhaps one of the only episodes where you might hear some of the more embarrassing moments from my early adult years.

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Sam wrote the comedic memoir ‘Seems Like Smooth Sailing’ back in March 2020, and was published on the first day of lock-down at the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.

This was a bit of a slap in the face at first, because it was the first time since pre World War 2 that you couldn’t book to go on a cruise, and because of the deadly viral outbreak no-one particularly wanted to either.

This provided Sam with plenty of food for thought, as it made him wonder how the cruise lines would handle the situation, look after their guests and crew, and also get the business back on track.

After much back and forth drafting his second book detailing all his findings, Sam decided to put his writing on hold, as he thought a podcast would be the best way to get some clarity on a lot of what he had read and researched.

The idea developed into a show that became a deep dive into the industry like never before, and finally, DeckTales was born!

Get in touch with stories of your own to be a guest on DeckTales by sending an email to: [email protected]

Video clips of all conversations and the full length audio episodes can be found at the following:

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Josh is an aspiring actor I met by chance a few years ago on a film set, where we discovered that we'd both worked on ships, and proceeded to discuss all things cruisy.

His cruise ship career has to date been brief, but nonetheless eventful.

After only a couple of contracts under his belt, he managed to land the Cruise Director position on an extremely exclusive ship that sailed to Antarctica just before the Covid Pandemic, *not the Arctic as I stupidly say in the intro...please forgive me.

ABOUT THE HOST

Sam wrote the comedic memoir ‘Seems Like Smooth Sailing’ back in March 2020, and was published on the first day of lock-down at the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.

This was a bit of a slap in the face at first, because it was the first time since pre World War 2 that you couldn’t book to go on a cruise, and because of the deadly viral outbreak no-one particularly wanted to either.

This provided Sam with plenty of food for thought, as it made him wonder how the cruise lines would handle the situation, look after their guests and crew, and also get the business back on track.

After much back and forth drafting his second book detailing all his findings, Sam decided to put his writing on hold, as he thought a podcast would be the best way to get some clarity on a lot of what he had read and researched.

The idea developed into a show that became a deep dive into the industry like never before, and finally, DeckTales was born!

Get in touch with stories of your own to be a guest on DeckTales by sending an email to: [email protected]

Video clips of all conversations and the full length audio episodes can be found at the following:

linktr.ee/decktales

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It’s greatly appreciated as it helps others find us a lot easier.

Enjoy!

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Bruce and I met at the gig of a mutual friend, and when we got to talking he mentioned how he'd done a couple stints onboard ships back in the year 2000.

He worked as an Electrician, mainly tending to the needs of the entertainment team at first, but then circumstances outside his control dictated he'd have to go above and beyond his regular duties.

ABOUT THE HOST

Sam wrote the comedic memoir ‘Seems Like Smooth Sailing’ back in March 2020, and was published on the first day of lock-down at the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.

This was a bit of a slap in the face at first, because it was the first time since pre World War 2 that you couldn’t book to go on a cruise, and because of the deadly viral outbreak no-one particularly wanted to either.

This provided Sam with plenty of food for thought, as it made him wonder how the cruise lines would handle the situation, look after their guests and crew, and also get the business back on track.

After much back and forth drafting his second book detailing all his findings, Sam decided to put his writing on hold, as he thought a podcast would be the best way to get some clarity on a lot of what he had read and researched.

The idea developed into a show that became a deep dive into the industry like never before, and finally, DeckTales was born!

Get in touch with stories of your own to be a guest on DeckTales by sending an email to: [email protected]

Video clips of all conversations and the full length audio episodes can be found at the following:

linktr.ee/decktales

Don't forget to share like and follow.

It’s greatly appreciated as it helps others find us a lot easier.

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Jayne used to be my ACD (Assistant Cruise Director) for a brief spell many moons ago, and so it was great having a chance to catch up with her to see what she's been up to over the years, and what some of her most memorable moments were from that time.

She has gone on to raise two twin boys, and now works in theatre providing her local community with a sumptuous serving of the arts

ABOUT THE HOST

Sam wrote the comedic memoir ‘Seems Like Smooth Sailing’ back in March 2020, and was published on the first day of lock-down at the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.

This was a bit of a slap in the face at first, because it was the first time since pre World War 2 that you couldn’t book to go on a cruise, and because of the deadly viral outbreak no-one particularly wanted to either.

This provided Sam with plenty of food for thought, as it made him wonder how the cruise lines would handle the situation, look after their guests and crew, and also get the business back on track.

After much back and forth drafting his second book detailing all his findings, Sam decided to put his writing on hold, as he thought a podcast would be the best way to get some clarity on a lot of what he had read and researched.

The idea developed into a show that became a deep dive into the industry like never before, and finally, DeckTales was born!

Get in touch with stories of your own to be a guest on DeckTales by sending an email to: [email protected]

Video clips of all conversations and the full length audio episodes can be found at the following:

linktr.ee/decktales

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In this first episode of DeckTales I was talking with Mark Taylor, who worked as a cruise ship photographer in the early 90's before the digital age.

Once Mark had had enough of being at sea, he spent 23 years working as a forensic photographer for Scotland Yard, but he still has a soft spot for the cruise industry, and was happy to dive into the past and get nostalgic with me.

We met on set where we were both extras for a film about the IRA, in which we played a couple of Irish mourners on a tragically wet and gloomy day.

Mark and I had a chinwag about many things including cruise ships, podcasting, and then he graciously agreed to be my first guest on DeckTales.

He has a whole set of experiences unique from my own, and also came out with a few interesting facts and rumours that I'd not heard before.

At the time of writing, Mark has two books that are out there for sale.

The Many Lives of Adam Capello: Amazon.co.uk: Taylor, Mr M W: 9780995476219: Books

Killing Time : Taylor, M W: Amazon.co.uk: Books

ABOUT THE HOST

Sam wrote the comedic memoir ‘Seems Like Smooth Sailing’ back in March 2020, and was published on the first day of lock-down at the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.

This was a bit of a slap in the face at first, because it was the first time since pre World War 2 that you couldn’t book to go on a cruise, and because of the deadly viral outbreak no-one particularly wanted to either.

This provided Sam with plenty of food for thought, as it made him wonder how the cruise lines would handle the situation, look after their guests and crew, and also get the business back on track.

After much back and forth drafting his second book detailing all his findings, Sam decided to put his writing on hold, as he thought a podcast would be the best way to get some clarity on a lot of what he had read and researched.

The idea developed into a show that became a deep dive into the industry like never before, and finally, DeckTales was born!

Get in touch with stories of your own to be a guest on DeckTales by sending an email to: [email protected]

Video clips of all conversations and the full length audio episodes can be found at the following:

linktr.ee/decktales

Don't forget to share like and follow.

It’s greatly appreciated as it helps others find us a lot easier.

Enjoy!

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