Deck Tales: Secrets From The Sea. Behind the Scenes Stories from Cruise Ships and Crew Members from Maritime and Sea Life
Sam Catling - Sea Life Story TellerDeckTales plunges you into the unbelievable reality of crew life! Join former cruise ship entertainer Sammy Catling as he collects the wildest, most hilarious sea stories from those who work on cruise ships, naval vessels, ferries and beyond. Ever wonder about the true secrets of ship life? We go beyond the brochures to expose the raw crew life and hidden corners of a maritime career. Hear from ev... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 61 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureComedy | |||
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Ep60: Ravi Chaudhry
Last guest of season 3 is veteran merchant navy captain Ravi Chaudhry, whose 34-year seafaring career spanned the transition from celestial navigation to modern GPS-driven shipping. Ravi reflects on joining the merchant navy as a... more
Ep59: Paul Thornton
Today I flipped the script on fellow podcaster Paul Thornton—lifelong cruise enthusiast, author of The Joy of Cruising book series, and host of The Joy of Cruising Podcast.
Paul shares his unconventional journey from military ps... more
Ep58: Tineke Zoet
In this episode of Deck Tales, we are joined by maritime workplace coach Tineke Zoet, whose unconventional journey—from Dutch Merchant Navy engineer to human factors specialist and coach—offers a powerful lens on life at sea.
Tine... more
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Ep 57: Captain Samarth Sinha AKA Captain Sams
In this episode, Captain Sams—36-year merchant navy veteran—shares gripping, funny, and deeply insightful stories from life at... more
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- You should interview Christopher Buckley
If you haven’t already, you ought to read “Steaming to Bamboola”, Christopher Buckley’s first book, his sea stories sailing on a tramp steams between prep school & Yale.
Apple Podcasts5another RJF
United States6 months ago - Bruce Allen for host
It’s okay… but why does the host have guests, only incorrectly summarise what they say before telling his own unrelated stories? It’s like he wants a podcast but has nothing to provide, like he said in Ep 4, he just can’t generate content on his own. Why make a podcast then??
Apple Podcasts3Upsetman
United Kingdom10 months ago - Very interesting - what a great find
Stumbled into this podcast because I love Bellow Deck. This feels like bellow deck on steroids! Great genuine stories.
Apple Podcasts5Jomi Cruz2United Kingdoma year ago - Unexpectedly entertaining
Not knowing anything about this industry, i had no expectations going in, but after listening to a few episodes I’m really enjoying it. Its so funny, very informative, and Sam is genuinely a good host.
Apple Podcasts5RussberrypieUnited Kingdoma year ago - Excellent work by a top guy!
Having worked at sea for 10 years, I’ve enjoyed all of episodes so far, and looking forwards to upcoming shows.
Apple Podcasts5Dave Pa.United Kingdom2 years ago
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Deck Tales presents raw, practitioner-focused storytelling from people who live and work at sea. Across episodes, listeners hear vivid, no-holds-barred stories from cruise ship crews, naval personnel, maritime historians, salvors, and industry veterans. Topics span leadership under pressure, crisis response, crew culture, safety, maritime history, and environmental issues, all delivered with humor, honesty, and a strong sense of camaraderie. A standout quality is its deep pool of firsthand experiences—from near-disasters and life below deck to survivor tales and memory-driven explorations of maritime history—which makes the show a compelling listen for professionals in the industry, sponsors looking for authentic ship-life anecdotes, and an... more
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