On The Waterfront with Coach

We're excited to host forklift trainer extraordinaire and overall excellent longshoreman, Paula Pecotich, to the Podcast. We'll find out what its like working with your siblings and stewarding the new generation of long shoreman as they learn how to work heavy equipment!

In this episode, Mike and Todd Mullin join the podcast to talk about becoming a boss and the old days of Longshoring. Mike is the OG coach and tells a riveting story of hearing Harry Bridges speak to our great Union. 

This episode explores Sobriety with Jeremiah Yescas who opens up to his past and recovery. We greatly appreciate Jeremiah for sharing his story and hope his message can reach those who need to hear it.

The On the Waterfront with Coach Podcast Team expresses our deepest condoloences to the family and friends of Mark Salgado.

We welcome Donald and Valerie Armstrong, another Father-Daughter longshoremen duo, to the podcast to talk about their past and current experiences. Donald shares a hilarious story about an unfortunate longshoreman who almost lost his job!

We're excited to host Rusty and her son, Petey, as we continue our exploration of mult-generational longshoremen families. This is a great episode to tune in to if you want to know more about what its like to grow up on the waterfront.

It’s a Family Reunion! Danny and Jeff Ponce talk with their cousin Coach about good, old Uncle Felo who was instrumental in the development of the Casual Hall. Danny and Jeff tell us what it is like to have 4 generations of longshoremen in the family.

Council Member Tim McOsker, representing the one five district of LA City, joins the podcast to talk about growing up in San Pedro and his path to becoming a representative for the community. We are so thankful to have him join the podcast!

Longshoremen Andy Harris & Robbie O'Connell tell the story of how Channel Street Skate Park was built and fought for. From trespassing with bags of concrete to phone calls with harbor area politicians, Andy and Robbie tell the story of the landmark skate spot.

Vivian gives us an update on the state of the campaign, her dissertation, and her family life. Coach and Vivian break out their B House best and discuss fundraising and the glory days of Banning High.

We highly encourage our listeners to support Vivian and join us at her upcoming fundraiser Saturday March 7th, 2026 at 11 AM. You can find more info about the event and ways to donate to Vivian's campaign at her website: https://www.vivianforlongbeach.com

Coach's Best Friend, Johnny Dileva, joins the podcast to discuss the variety of jobs and equipment the waterfront has to offer.