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. 

The On The Waterfront Podcast crew call witnesses of the containers falling off the ship at ITS: Sean and Ernesto. Sean gives us his account from the crane and Ernesto tells us his experience on the smoke barge. Part of our on going podcast investigation...

Ernie Chavez joins Coach and Marina to talk about being a generational longshoreman and the only steady cruise terminal boss.

Coach and Marina share updates from the waterfront since Season 1 and give a sneak peek into all the exciting things coming up in Season 2! Buddy joins the podcast to give an update on the Casual Process and the team reflects on MCing the Wilmington Holiday Parade!

Coach and Marina talk with Drew Gutierrez and Al Galuppo about being a Gearman on the docks and the strength of our union. Recorded August 22nd, 2025 at the Avalon Arts Cultural Alliance in Wilmington, CA.

Coach and Marina are joined by the Concil District 15's Senior Advisior on Port Affairs, Diane Middleton. Diane has a deep connection to the ILWU and other trade unions while living in the Port of Los Angeles herself. Diane explains how the port operates as a political entity and shares insights into how we can think about the success of the port and longshoremen.

Coach gets to talk to the person behind his favorite restaurant, Los Tres Cochinitos.

Community Spotlight:

Los Angeles County Community Strengths and Needs Assessment

Coach and Marina interview Kevin Salaiz, a COD mentor and coach. They discuss the difficuties and rewards for guiding new COD longshoremen. Kevin's main advice for his mentees as well as all long shoremen is "Get Involved" with our community and great union. Kevin advocates for his Iron Sharpens Iron community.

Recorded July 18th, 2025 at the Avalon Arts Cultural Alliance in Wilmington, CA.

Coach's BFF Bear joins the crew for a chat to discuss his life on the waterfront as a lasher, dispatcher, supercargo, and a previously incaracerated individual.

Recorded May 23rd, 2025 at the Avalon Arts Cultural Alliance in Wilmington, CA.