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Captain Andy Hawke, One of those guys that when he shakes your hand his engulfs yours as if you are a Toddler, yet gentle enough not to crush you. Was a very genuine interview in an Old Church setting so the sound is not the best but the story is,   Brought to you by Alaskan Brewing CO. https://www.alaskanbeer.com/ Galley Stories Gear Store Galley Stories Gear

Nels Ure is a second generation Bristol Bay fisherman based in Naknek, Alaska. He advocates for the economic, ecological, and social wellbeing of the Bristol Bay fishery on local, state, and federal levels. He is passionate about salmon habitat protection, sustainable fisheries, and local equity. Visit our Gear Store at GalleyStoriesGear Brought to you by https://www.alaskanbeer.com/  

Waqaa! My name is Casey Coupchiak, my Yup’ik name is Ernerculria. It was given to me by my grandma, Mary Coupchiak. I am the daughter of Norman Coupchiak and Greta Horn. Granddaughter of William “Willie” and Mary Coupchiak on my father’s side. Ed Glotfelty and Mary Hanson on my mother’s. My family has been fishing Bristol Bay for millennia and I am lucky enough to have inherited my Grandfather, Willie’s commercial drift permit. I have been fishing it since I was 18 and couldn’t imagine spending my summers anywhere else than on a drift boat in Bristol Bay! I recently moved back to Alaska to get more involved in Alaska’s fisheries, work towards co-management of our fisheries with Indigenous peoples, and finish a BBA in Marketing from the University of Alaska - Anchorage. When I’m not fishing, I direct market a small amount of my catch. I love to snowboard, hike, mountain bike, and anything outdoors. Quyana Mark for having me and listeners for listening! 

Brad Angasan was born and raised in the remote Alaska fishing village of South Naknek in Bristol Bay. Brad has a lifetime of experience commercial fishing for wild sockeye salmon. His experience ranges from set netting on South Naknek beach as a child with his grandparents, fishing with his father on cannery owned drift boats, to owning and operating his own state of the art fishing vessel along with his wife and son on the FV Novarupta. He is a 30 year captain. Brad is a staunch advocate for fisheries resource management and food security for traditional use foods.  Brad is married to Ronalda and has 5 children, a grand daughter and 2 dogs. He winters in Anchorage, AK.   This Episode brought to you By: https://www.alaskanbeer.com/  

Zane has been a deckhand for 8 years. Born in Central Oregon now living in Las Vegas, he feels he fits best in the trenches with other deckhands and crew alike. "Comfortable, Being Uncomfortable"

I was never able to record Chuck during his lifetime so over the course of a couple years I did a series of interviews with some of his closest friends in order to share some of the stories. Charles Hardin Bundrant was born on January 31, 1942, in Lawrenceburg Tennessee. He graduated from North High School, Evansville, Indiana, in 1960. He spent a short time at Middle Tennessee State University, before dropping out and moving to Alaska. You can read his story in some of his own words by Reading  Catching a Deckload of Dreams https://www.amazon.com/Catching-Deckload-Dreams-Bundrant-Seafoods/dp/1933245344 This Episode Brought to you by https://www.alaskanbeer.com/wildness/ Special thanks to those who participated: Vic Scheibert Casey McManus Diane Miller Brian Parsons Dave Ross Dave Abbassian Jim McManus

In his own words.

Konrad Uri, Born in the PNW and started his fishing Career just before and during WW2, amazing story here guys, listen in his own words. Brought to you by https://www.alaskanbeer.com/ You can Support our podcast at https://www.patreon.com/galleystories  

This is what it's about, capturing the Old School guys. Louie brings decades of experience and stories in a well spoken matter.    Brought to you by https://www.alaskanbeer.com/our-beers/amber/ Support our Podcast @ https://www.patreon.com/galleystories  

Larry Carrol joins us today to share what it is like to spend an entire career Cooking on the water.   Check out our Sponsor at https://www.alaskanbeer.com/  

Jason Shares his Story, forgive the background Hydraulic Noises.

Captain Curtis Johnson Joins us today to share his story, this guy looks too young to have kids! and he is a Grandfather.

Chad uses few words to tell a great story. Hell of a guy, wish I would have put a few Alaska Ambers into him first.

Captain Rick Reynolds, long time Ugashik River, Pilot Point Alaska Set Net Fishermen tells his story. To Support Galley Stories Podcast https://www.patreon.com/galleystories      

Matt Bradley of the F/V Northwestern shares his fishing story. If you wish to support Galley Stories you can by subscribing to https://www.patreon.com/galleystories all new subscribers will be called out on the next episode as a thanks for your support.

Landon was a Great Joy to record, Hearing his story from him is more will do more Justice than Anything I can write.   If you wish to Support Galley Stories, consider becoming a Patreon at www.patreon.com/galleystories    

Captain David Hillstrand one of five son's of legendary fisherman John Hillstrand SR. Listen to his story in his own words of growing up in such a storied family is such an iconic place as Homer Alaska!

I'll Let Garrett tell you his story, hell of a guy!

Born in Hawaii and always on the water, always fit and ready to Fight either the weather on Deck or an opponent in Professional MMA. Jake does not back down from a challenge and is a hard working Skipper.