Galley Stories®

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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!

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!

Mark has been called away for work, so this is his first ever recording for Galley Stories. The first interviewee is Craig Jensen, who has been fishing since he was a child. Craig is the nicest, most mild-mannered Captain in the fleet. Enjoy!