
As the signature podcast of Passagemaker Magazine, Trawler Talk aims to engage, educate and inspire as we dive into the long-range cruising lifestyle. From the origins of trawler design and exciting nautical endeavors to safety, seamanship, DIY tips from the pros and far-out destinations, join us in the trawler zone and learn more about the great life afloat.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelEducationHow ToSociety & Culture | |||

Ken and Roberta Williams like challenges. After 60,000 nautical miles at sea, they faced what would be their most arduous voyage when they headed into the ice to take on the Northwest Passage.
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The can't stop, won't stop power cruisers—Nathan and Lindsay of The 71 Percent—faced known, formidable challenges when they embarked on a "wrong way" crossing of the Pacific Ocean from Australia to Victoria, British Columbia.
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Karly and Evan Nietzel—aka YouTube's @Navigating Nietzels—tailored their careers to remote work after relocating to Florida, buying a trawler and moving onboard to complete the Great Loop. Along with their pup, Ripley, they're just getting going.
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Eight Bells for Chris Caswell. A titan of marine journalism for 50 years, Chris passed away on May 13. We are re-running this podcast from 2023 where Chris shared fundamental—yet off the beaten path—navigation tips that'll help get you home when thi... more
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I’ve been dreaming about doing the Great Loop for a long time now, this podcast is only fueling that inspiration. Keep up the great work!
I enjoy this podcast very much. I was a builder at one time. I built all of the Independence Cherubini’s with the Cherubini family. I especially loved the conversation you had with Tony Fleming. It reminded me of some of the stories I was told back when Frit Cherubini started. Keep up the good work. I will be listening and subscribing to the magazine. Joe McDonough
I’m enjoying this podcast and all the guests. Very inspiring hope to attempt the great loop in the near future.
Troller talk provides useful education but in a lighthearted and personal way with information straight from sailors.
Nicely done. But ... there doesn’t seem to be consistent and regularly scheduled programming. Im a fan. How’s about weekly programming.
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Trawler Talk covers long-range cruising, boat design and coastal adventures through conversations with mariners, designers, builders and industry insiders. Episodes highlight practical seamanship, DIY boat maintenance, and real-world voyages, often focusing on vessel optimization, safety, and navigating challenging waterways. A standout trait is the mix of deep technical insight from builders and engineers with personal journey stories from cruisers, creating a hands-on, storytelling approach that can help prospective guests, sponsors, and listeners gauge practical takeaways for living afloat and planning ambitious trips.
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Trawler Talk launched 6 years ago and published 72 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Trawler Talk include:
1. Ken Williams
2. Karly Nietzel
3. Evan Nietzel
4. Chris Caswell
5. Larry Graf
6. Jeff Fehr
7. Kami Fehr
8. Jay Kraft
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