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Between the Levees

The Living History Collection

In this podcast, we discuss the living histories of maritime industry personnel in all areas of the business.

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All Episodes

00:20:07

S1:E82 Ben Henson/A Career at Capital Fleet

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2023/07/25

Captain Ben Henson joins me to talk through a bit about his childhood and a maritime career that developed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We share a few laughs throughout, and finish with some commentary about the industry from his perspective. Maybe we'll do this again one day. To support this podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios

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00:23:35

S1:E81 Jacob Carter/HR & Recruiting (ACBL)

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2023/07/24

In this special episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by HR and Recruiting Generalist, Jake Carter. We chat about the show, his introduction to the industry, a two-year career (thus far) with ACBL, and the state of recruiting and retention on the marine side. Mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/qqsc3aeld70 https://youtu.be/zFphL9pMojk https://youtu.be/VkzN3s6njbQ And if you are so inclined, I do still enjoy a good Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios

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00:47:02

S1:E80 Travis Valence/2nd Generation Towboater

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2023/07/22

Captain Travis Valence and I talk through his childhood with a father in the wheelhouse and the immediate interest he took in following in his father's footsteps. We discuss the late Captain Skippy Valence, an 18-year journey through the industry with ACBL in marine and shoreside roles, and his take on the personnel issues the industry faces. Mentioned in this episode: - Jeff Kindl https://youtu.be/rDxF0ewmo6w - Mark Knoy https://youtu.be/bzOGSjAkqCw https://youtu.be/QGdhEzanBEE To support

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00:23:56

S1:E79 Holly Normand/Logistics, Operations, Sales, WIMOs

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2023/07/19

Holly Normand joins me to talk through her childhood, a career spanning 17 years thus far with Ingram, family, and industry. She was President of WIMOs and is involved with Riverworks Discovery and Mississippi Valley as well. To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor: https://www.wimos.org/ Or there's always a cup of coffee... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios

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00:31:20

S1:E78 Anthony Pettry/MTD 2023 Champ

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2023/07/16

Two-time Maritime Throwdown Champ, Anthony Pettry, joins me on the show to chat about the usual stuff. He's a proud riverman that decked for 15 years and recently received his Mate Pilot license. We chat about hard work, family, line handling, and the state of the industry today. Company men like this are rare. Enjoy the show! @MaritimeThrowdown @marktwained, the championship might be yours next year... To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor... https://opentug.com/levees And

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00:25:24

S1:E77 Mike Benson/Boom Boat Pilot in New York Harbor

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2023/07/16

Mike Benson joins me from New Jersey to discuss his time growing up on recreational vessels and what led him to a career on the water. He chats about his current roles in and around New York Harbor as a Boom Boat Pilot and as the Assistant Captain at Rutgers University, and we make a few pit stops to touch on salmon fishing in Alaska and sailing the ICW. He is eager to advance his career in the maritime industry, and welcomes any feedback and guidance on that. Feel free to reach out to him via

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00:26:14

S1:E76 Margo Brock/President and COO (Mercury Resources)

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2023/07/12

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Margo Brock, President and COO of Mercury Resources. We discuss her time at SUNY Maritime College, a career in bulk commodities and maritime supply chain management, and her fascination with the inland rivers maritime industry. To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor: www.wimos.org And if you are so inclined, please feel free to Buy Me A Coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios

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01:21:27

S1:E75 Roxane Crawford/Shawn Pucheu, M/V RC CREPPEL

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2023/07/04

In this special episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Roxane Crawford, the older sister of Shawn Pucheu, one of the three fellow mariners we lost on the morning of January, 26, 2020, following an avoidable incident in the Greater New Orleans area. I read through a series of articles about the incident to start the episode, talk through a few details with Captain Trey Urban, and wrap up with Roxane discussing life before and after that tragic morning.

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00:22:05

S1:E74 Jared Ward/Assistant Engineer (ACBL)

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2023/07/03

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Jared Ward. He earned honorable mention in the James Edwards episode (S1:E52) as a driven young deckhand that got into the engine room after a year on the water. We discuss his childhood, professional interests, two-year career, and his personal life. The industry could use a few more like him.

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01:09:11

S1:E73 Jeremiah "Birdman" Beauregard/Canal Pilot,...

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2023/06/30

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Captain Jeremiah "Birdman" Beauregard. We chat through the usual questions and go over a number of issues facing the industry and a few others focused on the east and west canals where he's spent his career. Mentioned in this episode: Joe O'Gwynn - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Et5pxHvbVrhoX4BOfvKRQ?si=c618b665c3674948 Trey Urban

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00:51:50

S1:E72 Richard Leese/Captain, Mentor, Proud Father

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2023/06/17

On this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Captain Richard Leese, a former Law Enforcement Officer that survived a tough upbringing. A happenstance conversation led him to what was intended to be a short stint in the industry to make a little money. Nearly two decades later, he's in the wheelhouse and active in community outreach to promote the industry that gave him a life he could never have imagined before. To support this podcast, please check out our

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00:36:12

S1:E71 Ryan Phillips/Director, Gulf Fleet Logistics...

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2023/06/16

On this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Mr. Ryan Phillips. He grew up in the country milking cows and bailing hay with his uncle, followed his dad into law enforcement, did a stint in the Army National Guard, and found his way into the industry 17 years ago. He was my boss at ACBL for a couple of years before my jump to Ingram. To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor: www.callahanmarineconsulting.com And if you are so inclined, please feel free to Buy Me A

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00:32:22

S1:E70 Moose Dougherty/Support Crew Leader...

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2023/06/15

In this SPECIAL EDITION of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Mr. Moose Dougherty, a retired Public Affairs Executive that helped coordinate fundraising for the Mississippi Speed Record (MSR) and arranged for an efficient race against the clock. We discuss some of the logistical challenges of keeping a crew of four paddlers going around the clock from above St. Paul, Minnesota down to the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of the Mississippi. The Guinness World Record was broken by almost 24

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00:23:56

S1:E69 John Rooney/Operations Manager (Brownwater...

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2023/06/12

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Mr. John Rooney, the Operations Manager at Brownwater Marine Services in Corpus Christi, Texas. We discuss his father's career on the water, his upbringing, entry into the industry, and a career spanning about 50 years.

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00:31:51

S1:E68 Matt Link/Captain (US Army), Terminal Manager...

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2023/06/09

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Matt Link from Host Terminals now in the Baton Rouge, LA area. We discuss his early life on a crawfish farm, his time in the US Army, and his developing career in the South Louisiana chemical and bulk cargo terminals industry. To support this podcast, please check out our sponsor: https://waterwayscouncil.org/ And you're always welcome to Buy Me a Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whereyatstudios Thanks for the continued support and

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00:29:40

S1:E67 Placito Miceli/USMC, Formerly Risk and Claims...

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2023/06/08

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Placito Miceli, a US Marine that found his way into the industry. He's still involved with the river even after parting ways with Turn Services a few years back.

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00:24:02

S1:E66 Jeremy Putman/Owner of Riverview Boat Store...

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2023/06/07

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Jeremy Putman, supporter of the show, and a 4th-generation river man that has owned and operated Riverview Boat Store and Tug Service since 2002.

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00:54:07

S1:E65 Justin Montgomery/Pilot, National Guard, Musician

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2023/05/30

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Justin Montgomery, another river man I met at AEP River Operations almost a decade ago. We discuss his childhood, church back in the 90s, a brief stint in the music industry, his time in the military, the many mentors he's had on the boats, and a relatively young career out on the water.

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00:33:33

S1:E64 Deborah Mayfield/HSSE Manager (Southern Fleet...

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2023/05/28

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Ms. Deborah Mayfield. We discuss her start in the industry and a decades-long career in various operational, crewing, safety, and regulatory roles with an array of companies. Currently, she is the HSSE Manager for a new fleet, Southern Fleet and Logistics, in Corpus Christi, Texas with Captain James Scott (re-booked for next month).

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00:58:34

S1:E63 Henry Hill/Industry Man, Trucker, Facebook...

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2023/05/27

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Mr. Henry Hill, a former tug pilot originally from Texas whose career on the water began at fourteen years old back in the mid-seventies. Like his father and grandfather before him, he's now driving trucks all around North America, and uploading plenty of photos along the way of old towboats and where they've been.

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