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Nautical Knowledge and Nonsense

Captain Johann Steinke

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Welcome to the wonderfully wild world of salty sailors, boat life, ship‘s work and fun! If you are interested in boats, ships, maritime-industry, sailing, history, the sea and drunken sailor debauchery, then come join captain Johann Steinke as he shares this exciting world with you. He hopes you will find this podcast fun, informative, and possibly even inspiring... but mostly he wants you to be entertained. So come gather around and listen to a few good yarns as you enter the world of Nauti ...
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Ahoy! This show is dedicated to exploring maritime archaeology by taking you on a captivating voyage through the depths of history, exploring the hidden secrets and untold tales that lie beneath the ocean's surface. In each episode , we will dive into the incredible field of maritime archaeology, shedding light on the forgotten stories of ships and cultures that have long since vanished beneath the sea. Topics will include ship construction, artifact conservation , methodologies, navigating ...
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Hi! My name is M (or Mary, if you prefer). I started this podcast as a way to begin or continue discussions of topics I have throughout my travels, interactions, and observations. Thank you for tuning in! Feel free to reach me on Instagram @nauticaltwist : ) I'm now actively on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK28gb7hIXy0D4nYWo-KsMw
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This ongoing series of “capers” tells of epic voyages, castaway survivors, swashbuckling characters, family cruises, cultural setbacks, technical breakthroughs, racing triumphs, and the “seasteading” lifestyle. Revealed within these stories are many details of design, construction, operation and seamanship. Since World War Two, the emergence of truly modern, lightweight vessels – recreational and commercial, multihull and monohull, power and sail – constitutes a sea change in marine architec ...
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This episode features the second interview on the podcast with our guest Dr. Stephen DeCasien. Stephen discusses his research on ancient seafaring and the reconstruction of a naval ram. He also talks about his time in graduate school and gives some solid advice for people looking to become a maritime archaeologist.…
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THIS EPISODE IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN!! This is, in my opinion, the worst sea disaster ever recorded, and also one of the least known to the general public. I think there are many lessons that can be taken from this event that can help people directly. The madness that occurred on the Wreck of the Medusa can help explain why humans are so ea…
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This episode features the first interview on the podcast with our guest Amber Cabading. Amber discusses her work for the company AECOM, challenges she faces in the field, research interests, and advice for future maritime archaeologists.Patrick Boyle
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Khufu's Barge, discovered near the Great Pyramid of Giza, is a remarkable testament to the craftsmanship and engineering prowess of ancient Egypt. Built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu in the Fourth Dynasty around 2589-2566 BC, this boat is not only the world's oldest intact vessel but also a treasure trove of insights into the ancient Egyptian m…
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The history of seafaring is a remarkable tale of human exploration and innovation. The evidence of earliest seafaring, marked by lower sea levels and seasonal navigation, provides a glimpse into the tenacity and resourcefulness of our ancient ancestors. This essay will delve into the fascinating world of early seafaring, exploring its evolutionary …
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In September 2022 Ali LaBonte swam the Catalina Channel in California. This was a long-term dream and goal of hers. In the interview she explains in detail how she was able to accomplish this. I learned a lot about these types of endurance swims from her and her swim in particular. I am very grateful that she sat down to chat with me, especially si…
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My apologies for not publishing in a while; life has been insanely busy. Jim Peacock is a hippie fisherman who has some great stories to share (storms, close calls, the hippie and fishing life). He also has been a major part of the Pacific Northwest wooden boat world, and you will hear my shock and excitement in the interview as I learn that I am a…
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Sometimes you meet people with whom you have an instant rapport. That is how it felt interviewing Bill Larsen in this episode. Bill was a Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Chief and the whole time I spoke to him it felt like talking to an old shipmate. I learned a lot during the interview about subs, the mentality of submariners, life under the w…
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Pelayo and I met while sailing and working on the world's largest Viking ship the "Draken". Pelayo is an incredibly intelligent, funny and talented human being, and I am sure the joy we had in getting caught up came out in our conversation. Our chat took us from our meeting in Norway, to the time he survived a demasting aboard the Draken, to fun ti…
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This is the first episode where I get to really talk about what life was like during Covid for many of our sailors in the US Navy. It's very interesting hearing about all the difficulties and problems faced by Kyle while quarantined on his ship, and how they were dealt with. My apologies for not releasing this sooner, but one of the topics brought …
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In this episode I talk about "backseat captaining" and why I can't stand it. I go through numerous reasons why I think it's bad, and give suggestions on better ways to critique or help other captains and mariners out there. I go through my personal thoughts on how best to navigate The Rules of the Road, as well as my thoughts on what went wrong and…
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Jordan Smith is a semi-professional racer and a tallship captain. Our conversation ranges all over the place, but actually starts with COVID (which might be a first for my interviews, for I think it's only been mentioned in passing before). We also talk sailing, leadership, tallships and history. Jordan mentions a historical fiction novel he is wor…
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Robert Armer is the first person I have interviewed who has dedicated his adult life to a career in the US Navy. He is a gifted story teller and has had first hand experience with many changes in the US Navy over the past few decades. He got to see the ships transition from all-male crews to mixed gender crews, and he was also present when the Navy…
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Steve Bennet is a wonderful person who followed my ship and crew for a few months and quickly became a family friend. He has had absolutely incredible life adventures! In this interview we mostly focus on his first and second years working on boats in Alaska, but we also range all over the place in our stories. In the end we do discuss some serious…
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In this episode I got to talk to Brandon F. Brandon makes historical Youtube videos that have received millions of views! Several of them also have nautical themes and so we discuss that as well as possible future maritime-related videos. We also go on a few funny historical rants, and just in general have a great conversation! He absolutely did no…
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In this very fun and funny interview with my old shipmate Liz Dal Bon (featured in the Valentines Day Special, Episode 17) we sit down and have a delightful clash of cultures in a way that only two old shipmates can. We delve into her back ground and what got her into boats, and we have some really great story swapping back and forth. We go deep co…
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Jamie was featured in the "Valentines Day Special" (Episode 17), where he got poked fun of quite a bit and took it very well. In this episode we get into Jamie's unique upbringing sailing around the world on a "catamaran" (Actually, technically a "double canoe"). We also get into our experiences on the viking ship the Sea Stallion, and some of the …
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My first celebrity interview! Steven Ladd was nice enough to let me interview him about the two books he wrote. They are about the incredible adventures he as been on. One was his solo voyage for 3 years on a 12 foot boat of his own design and making. The other was with him and his now wife and new born baby on an insanely small boat. Steven pays m…
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Such an awesome interview! So much fun and such natural back and forth sailor banter! We talk about the crazy roleplaying that happens on boats, the illegal stealing and subsequent recovery of his boat "Lumpy Space Princess", as well as the US Army Corps of Engineers, Japanese gift-giving culture, tallship pranks, an epic west coast storm which he …
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Before the sinking of the Titanic the most well-known tragedy at sea was about the whaling ship Essex. If you have never heard of this story then you must listen to this episode, and if you have heard the story, I would still recommend you listen to this episode. In it I give you my perspective as a sailor and captain of tallships, and I hope it wi…
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An old friend and incredible character, Christian and I get caught up and have a very candid conversation about surfing, big waves, sharks, and psychedelic drugs. Also, Christian worked at the night club in Bali that was the site of the worst terrorist attack in Australian history, and is very open about his perspective there. Intro/Ending Music: M…
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Barry King sails the engineless Maine Windjammer Schooner the "Mary Day". A former captain of mine and very influential person in my tallship career, Barry and I talk about what led him to the Mary Day, finding one's "home" or "path" in life, some leadership and boat lessons that can save your life, and what makes the Maine Windjammer fleet so incr…
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I got to sit down with two other captains (Tom Rogers and Ken Lazarus) to talk all about the Sea Scouts program in Tacoma WA. Tom was the star of the show with over 60 years experience working with the Sea Scouts. We talk all about the program and the life-long impact it has on so many. We also talk about "running a fathom line" for navigation, how…
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Preston is one of my closest and funniest old shipmates and in this interview we go deep. Here is some of what is semi-soberly discussed: wooden boats having more of a spirit than boats made from other materials, the time I was hitchhiking in Japan and briefly became part of a Shinto Priest group, lots of boat maintenance lessons (pro-tip... the on…
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On the day after his promotion I got to interview Commander Carl Rhodes of the NOAA Corps. It was a real pleasure to interview the person who nearly drove off the road from laughing so hard at some of my earlier episodes! (Thankfully he did not; think of the disclaimer!) :) Anyhow, we had a great interview and by the end I honestly was considering …
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Jenny Storm and I share some of the funniest stories of my tallship career as well as some some scary close-calls! We delve into the many aspects of boat life from steering, shipmates, and singing, to cooks, cooking and chores. We also bring up our geekier sides, discussing reenacting and LARPing and how this is becoming more and more popular. An a…
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Happy Valentines Day everyone! Please enjoy this hilarious and fun-loving interview with me, my wife Megan, and two old shipmates Jamie and Liz. We try to stick to what it's like to be a couple on boats (the good and the bad), but the conversation definitely also touches on a lot of... well, let's just say "screw ups" and there's some swearing invo…
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A successful former teenage mother who single-handedly raised a successful son in a very alternative lifestyle, Greta shares not only her liveaboard world but also how she was able to overcome the many hardships she faced. In this interview (recorded on Greta's boat) we cover many topics: diagnosing engine failures, how to rescue someone in heavy w…
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This interview shows the positive effects old shipmates can unknowingly have in each other's lives. In this interview Ethan learns that he was directly responsible for the place and manner in which I proposed to my now wife. And I learn that his time on tallships with me directly influenced his decision and ability to work and live in Antarctica. T…
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Retired elementary teacher turned sailor, Mark was mentioned in last week's episode (#12) as the fellow who got me into contra dancing. My former landlord turned sailor after hanging out with my old shipmates on my bachelor party, he has had a wild and wide-ranging retirement. From sailing on viking ships and a pinnace to adventures on enormous Eur…
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A review of an excellent book that has saved my back on more than one occasion! In this episode you will get a hint of the wisdom and practical knowledge offered by this book, as well as my real-life (and sometimes embarrassing) stories of moving heavy things, mostly from my time on the Viking longships the Sea Stallion and Draken, and also on the …
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A very pleasant, informative interview, and a must listen for boaters who sail in waters with tugboats! Megan and I discuss her Alaskan background, what got her into tug boats, and some of the near misses and not-so-near misses that occur when pushing tens of thousands of tons of barges. We get into what everyday life and work is like on continuall…
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A fun and progressively less-sober interview with tugboat worker and old shipmate Crazy Ivan. In addition to his patented method of sailing under bridges at high tide that he technically should not be able to clear, we also talk about pranks, boat handling, sea stowing, rough seas, dive bars, D&D, life as a live-aboard at anchor, shanghaiing barmai…
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The story of the little known, yet legendary Jim Patillo. A Glouster fisherman of incredible strength, he lived a wild and rough life. Here are just a few of his stories that will have you wondering why more people have never heard of this maritime figure. Book Used for Source Material: "Bear of the Sea" by Joseph E. Garland Intro/Ending Music: Man…
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Steve was at my side in the worst seas I have ever been in! We talk about this and what was one of the wildest times I ever had on tallships. It wasn't just the seas, but also the colorful cast of characters on the ship! There are many funny stories, nerve-wracking moments, exploding inter-personal drama, and numerous sailor and seamanship lessons …
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John Gandy had a military and civilian maritime career, and now (when not sailing) spends his time restoring old vessels and keeping history alive. In this interview John discusses in detail, little-known vessel handling techniques as well as interesting, little-known navigational aid knowledge. Our conversation also delves into his career, history…
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In this episode I DO NOT sing any sea shanties NOR do I talk about the different types of sea shanties, their history, etc. Rather, this episode is about my experience with and celebrating people coming together to share and sing songs (which include sea shanties of course). I talk about the timelessness of singing together, my experience with it, …
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I sit down with the man, the legend, Leon Brooks. An Aikido Master, Sci-Fi Enthusiast, Professional Reenactor and Tallship Sailor; our discussion touches on African and African American maritime history, sea sickness, washing blood off decks, aikido, reenacting, Sci-fi, his first time being a "STARSHIP" captain with his crew, and more. BONUS MATERI…
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A survivor of the sinking of the HMS Bounty replica during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Josh recounts his harrowing experiences before, during and after the hurricane and the sinking of his ship. We wrap up with some of Josh's suggestions for practical, extreme-weather survival gear from his survivor's perspective and end on a happy note with his incre…
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A wonderfully joyful interview with one of my dearest old shipmates. Jenny and I talk about "The Family" which was our first crew on the Lady Washington. Her first experiences on boats and how they can be indirectly traced back to the Playboy Mansion Halloween Party! We also recount fun parties, life-changing events and decisions on the ships. And …
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My first solo episode where I review the movie Master and Commander, and also review the Patrick O' Brian novels, all from a tallship captain/sailor's perspective. If you've never heard of this movie or the books, then you must listen and learn why people love them! If you are already a big fan, hopefully my review will help give you a different an…
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Michael Tolley is a Columbia River Bar Pilot, which is one of the most dangerous and stressful maritime jobs in the world! In this interview we talk not only about his work but also his colorful career including the time he got stranded in the desert in Kuwait, got attacked by pirates... twice, and how he rescued several hundred Syrian refugees. In…
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The maiden voyage of Nautical Knowledge and Nonsense! Two old shipmates and I recount our crazy sailor stories and times together during our first days sailing. Everything from the most embarrassing (and in hind-sight hilarious) day in West Coast tallship history, to the most epic seasickness sail ever, to having a woman die in my arms. This was ou…
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