Brown Water Banter

In episode 38 we talk with Marcus Mcdavid from Saltwater Therapy Custom Charters- Capt. Marcus McDavid. Marcus talks to us about how he got his start operating a charter boat. Marcus is also a member of the DEEPWATER MAFIA spearfishing club. Marcus describes to us what its like to target fish underwater versus in a boat with a rod and reel.  Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

Episode 37 is all about beer! We talk with Jason from The Yeastie Beastie - Homebrew Supplies in D’iberville about how to brew your own beer. Jason has 9 years of brewing experience and its easy to tell how much he loves doing it. He was nice enough to bring in two different types of their home brews so that we could try them. Spoiler alert, they were awesome! Jason and his dad also host a brew class at the store on Saturdays. So if you’re looking to get into brewing but you’re not sure how to start, they’ve got you covered. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 36 I talk with Corey Christy from the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum. Corey describes all the different ways the museum highlights our local culture. They have two 65’ Biloxi Schooners that sail the Gulf of Mexico daily. The Museum also has many exhibits that showcase the history of the seafood industry on the coast and they host a summer Sea-n-Sail Camp designed to educate the youth about local maritime heritage. If you are looking for some family friendly entertainment and you’d like to learn more about the history of the gulf coast, go check them out! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 35 we talk with Chris Barlow from Barlow's Charters and Guide Services. Chris talks to us about how he transitioned from working in a casino to starting his own charter boat business. Chris is also one of the few people locally who also does guided hunts. We also talk about the effects last year’s algae bloom and bonnet carre spillway had on local charter boat captains. We had a great time on this one. Hope you enjoy. And big thanks to our sponsor, Southern Magnolia Smiles! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 34 I talk with Tina Ross Seamans from the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Katey from the Humane Society of South Mississippi about The Original Krewe Of Barkloxi pawrade coming to the Biloxi Town Green Sunday, February 16. This event features a dog parade through Biloxi downtown and raises money for the Humane Society. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 33, we talk with the guys from Speckled Truth. For those of you who have never heard of Speckled Truth I highly recommend checking them out. They are a group of guys dedicated to the targeting and more importantly conservation of large speckled trout. This group consists of four guys, Chris, Kyle, Keith, and Edward. We were glad to get all four of them in a room together to do the podcast seeing as how they are spread out between three different states. Speckled Truth started out as a blog in 2013 were Chris was writing about his experiences as he tried to catch large speckled trout. Speckled Truth has now evolved into a brand focused on highlighting the importance of conservation. They are a great group of guys and we had a blast doing this one. Hope you enjoy! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 32, we talk with Christopher Fetters from Seven C's Marine. Seven C’s is an outboard motor repair shop, located in Biloxi, that has been operated by Chris’ family since the 1960’s. They are also a NauticStar, Avid, and Yamaha dealership. Chris talks to us about the family business and basic outboard motor maintenance and repair.   Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 31 of Brown Water Banter, Joey and I talk with J.j. Brumble about being a boat captain. J.j. grew up in Florida and started working in the charter boat business. He started out as a deck hand and moved his way up to running his own charter boat. J.j eventually moved on from charter boats and is now the captain of a supply boat in the oil and gas industry. We talk about how his career has progressed, the different types of captain’s licenses that are available in his industry and what its like to be on a boat away from your family for extended periods of time. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 30, we talk with Josh Covacevich. Josh is a local attorney who decided that practicing law wasn’t making him completely happy. Josh wanted to have more free time to enjoy the outdoors. We talk about his journey from being a full-time attorney to owning three vape shops here on the coast. We also discuss some of the challenges he currently faces in that industry. Now that he has more flexibility, Josh has more free time to do one of the things he loves, target big speckle trout. We get into how he targets these big trout in the last quarter of the video. It turned out to be a fun conversation. Hope you enjoy it! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter  

  Jason Robbins and Jacob Craig Comedy stop by for episode 29 of the Brown Water Banter podcast. They are on the show to talk about the Kickstarter campaign, started by L.b. Wilson, that is going on to open the Biloxi Comedy Lab. The Comedy Lab plans to open up on Howard Ave in Biloxi. It will feature stand-up comedy, a full bar, and great food. What's not to love! If you're interested in making a donation, you can click this link to see all of the benefits. https://www.kickstarter.com/projec…/comedylab/the-comedy-lab   Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter  

In episode 28 Tina Ross Seamans stops by to talk about all the events the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has coming up. All of their events are a good time. So if you can, go check them out! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 27 I talk with Joey Cates. We discuss Joey coming on board with the show full time and where we want to take Brown Water Banter in 2020. We also talk about our new website www.brownwaterbanter.com and our newly released T-Shirts featuring our logo. Click HERE if you want to see it. Hope you enjoy the episode! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 26 we talk with Mike from Wicked Fish Bait & Tackle Inc. located in Gulfport on highway 49. Mike moved here from Texas and decided to make his dream of running a bait and tackle shop a reality. Wicked Fish has everything you need for a day on the water. They sell artificial lures, frozen bait, kayaks, cast nets, and a lot more. Many of the products they sell are made right here on the coast from local vendors! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 25 we talk with Joe Allen from Side Bet Sportfishing. Joe is running a charter boat out of Biloxi that focuses on Tuna fishing. Joe explains the benefits of booking a Tuna charter out of Biloxi compared to more well known tuna places like Venice, Louisiana. He wants his customers to experience all that Biloxi has to offer including great restaurants, hotels, and family fun. Joe also explains that the total distance needed to travel to fish for tuna out of Biloxi isn't much different than fishing in Louisiana, especially when you're cruising in their 2019 39’ Yellowfin. We had a great time on this one. Check it out!  Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In this episode I talk to L.b. Wilson from The Wayward Kraken about his new project the Biloxi Comedy Lab. L.b. has been hosting open mic comedy at The Wayward Kraken on Monday nights for the past few months and he has had a tremendous response from the community. Now he wants to open a bar dedicated to comedy right here in the Vieux Marche in Biloxi. He is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to help fund some of the initial startup costs for the business. There are a few different levels of donations, all of which come with some really cool rewards. Campaign lasts until January 20, 2020 and your card wont be charged unless they reach their goal. Check out the episode below! Also click the link to donate to the cause and help bring a comedy club to downtown Biloxi.  https://www.kickstarter.com/proje…/comedylab/the-comedy-lab…  Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

Episode 23 is with Jean McGrury from After The Proposal Weddings & Events and all the talented people from Gulf Coast Event Professionals. They are hosting the Fall Bridal Open House this Sunday November 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 827 Howard Ave in Biloxi. Guys if you are staring down the barrel of marriage and you want it to go as smooth as possible for your lovely bride to be (which is better for you I promise) take her to this event and let her meet the professionals. Jean and the vendors she works with will make sure your wedding day is as special as the person you're marrying. Food and drinks will be served. Tickets are $5 for presale and $10 day off. Also, Jean has promised the Saints will be playing somewhere at the event so you want have to miss them beat the Panthers. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 22, I talk to Jeremy McHugh from Still Water Fishing Charters out of Long Beach Mississippi. Jeremy holds the Mississippi record for largest Tarpon caught in the state. Tarpon fishing is mostly associated with Florida and Louisiana but Jeremy is one of the few captains targeting these fish here in Mississippi. He explains how he has developed his technique through hard work to be able to catch these elusive fish. Joey Cates and Corey Roberson join in on the conversation. Enjoy! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 21, Tina Seamans joins me on the podcast again to talk about upcoming events from the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 20, I talk with the director of Cruisin' The Coast, Woody Bailey. We talk about how the event got started, the economic impact it has on the coast, and how much fun it is for the community. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 19, I talk with Andy Taggart. Andy is currently in a runoff election for attorney general of Mississippi. Andy talks about his background in politics and his reasons for running for office. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter