Best John Herlig Podcasts (2024)

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END OF SEASON 2 - A MESSAGE FROM JOHN AND MIKE 3:24

2y ago3:24

3:24

We are taking a short break while John works the Annapolis Sailboat Show and then heads for the Leeward Islands aboard Ave del Mar. Over in Mallorca, Mike has a couple of walls to knock down. Rest assured, we have plenty of fascinating guests and escapades lined up for Season 3. It is going to be the best season yet. If you need to get in touch, yo…

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THE MAN WHO INVENTED BAILEYS IRISH CREAM 41:29

2y ago41:29

41:29

David Gluckman grew up in South Africa when the country was still in the grip of apartheid. He arrived in London at the start of the sixties and spent a great deal of time chasing women, drinking booze and smoking cigarettes. He was an ad man and, albeit very briefly, he was a copywriter but it was as an inventor of drinks brands that he really fou…

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JOHN & DANO: REMARKABLY UNHINGED 02 1:04:23

2y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

This week, the dynamic duo talk about in-mast furling, stick shift versus auto cars and impressionist paintings. Because why not. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/remarkablestories/message

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PRINCE MICHAEL of SEALAND 25:12

2y ago25:12

25:12

This is the strange tale of a British family who decided to establish their own nation. On Christmas Eve 1966, Paddy Bates and his son, Michael, took possession of an abandoned anti-aircraft gun emplacement seven and a half miles off the coast of southeast England. The following year, they declared independence. Fifty-two years later they are still…

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JOHANNES 23:43

2y ago23:43

23:43

John met Johannes Volbehr in Jamaica a few years ago. At the time, the happy-go-lucky world traveller was making his way from Germany to South America by working his passage aboard private sailing vessels. Shortly after their encounter, Johannes and an acquaintance called Ine were taken on as crew by the skipper of Our Joy, a sailboat bound for Pan…

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OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WINNER ARLENE LIMAS 1:36:56

2y ago1:36:56

1:36:56

Arlene Limas didn't know who she was going to fight, and she never expected that her toughest opponent would be the governing body of her own sport, Taekwondo. And why did they fight Arlene? Because she was simply too good. Still, there was drama surrounding women's Taekwondo in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Does anybody really know what really happened…

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WILL THIS KILL ME? Part 2 26:32

2y ago26:32

26:32

In Part One of "WILL THIS KILL ME," Garry Eveleigh joined Remarkable Stories' Mike McDowall as the pair traipsed about the island of Mallorca in search of edible wild food. They found plenty of delicious things to eat—but no mushrooms. And since we all know that mushrooms are pretty much fabulous, they decided to go find some up in the hills. They …

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WILL THIS KILL ME? Part 1 32:24

2y ago32:24

32:24

Garry Eveleigh finds food everywhere—in the front yard, in the hillsides, at the side of the road. He knows which plants are delicious and which may kill you. You see, Garry is a professional forager. He has been employed by some very high-end British restaurants to devise fresh, sustainable menus, and last year, on a sunny autumn day, Garry took R…

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JOHN & DANO PRESENT REMARKABLY UNHINGED 01 55:57

2y ago55:57

55:57

In a very different edition of Remarkable Stories, John gets together with his friend Dano to tear into some YouTube sailing channels and to recommend alternatives to the usual top five. There's not enough room to list the channels we offend, but a few that we liked included Sailing with the Litzenbergers, Acorn to Arabella, Wind Hippie Sailing, an…

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OSCAR 54:16

2y ago54:16

54:16

Oscar Siches has more than earned his citizenship of the oceans. After a short but illustrious career racing sailboats and many years as the skipper of charter yachts, he settled in Palma de Mallorca, where he designed, built and managed the kind of luxury marinas that attract the most prestigious of vessels.These days he is in demand as the creato…

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LITZENBERGERS 1:13:21

2y ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Everything Spencer and Brenda Litzenberger touch ends up playing out like a madcap slapstick comedy. They are Bonnie & Clyde meets It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World minus the machine guns and bank robberies. From boats to yurts, Alaska to vomit bags, changing lightbulbs in cruise ships to buying a sail loft, their story will have you laughing till your …

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1M1 57:16

2y ago57:16

57:16

1m1's life story is at once tragic and uplifting. His childhood was fragmented by repeated abductions at the hands of his warring parents. But it was also filled with a rich variety of culture and language as he was moved from country to country.He spent his youth in Pakistan, India, Russia, Germany and South Korea. He mixed with the destitute and …

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OBED CALVAIRE 56:40

2y ago56:40

56:40

While attending the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, Obed Calvaire met Wynton Marsalis, one of the biggest names in jazz. That connection led to an offer for Obed to drum for the trumpet-playing legend. Obed speaks with Remarkable Stories' John Herlig about his sense of destiny—about the fact that he was, in his own words, "put on this earth …

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A short message from John & Mike. 2:13

2y ago2:13

2:13

We are taking this week off for the American July 4th holiday, but we've sent you a message. ♡ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/remarkablestories/message

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POSH PETE 1:08:11

2y ago1:08:11

1:08:11

"Posh Pete" — born Pieter Tritton — smuggled millions of dollars of cocaine out of South America, managing to stay one step ahead of law enforcement for years. But eventually his luck ran out, and he was apprehended in a hotel room in Ecuador with 8 kilos of cocaine in his possession. The result was a 12 year sentence in one of the world's deadlies…

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JANINE 23:57

2y ago23:57

23:57

Janine Georgette wanted to learn to sail. She was, in her words, "sea bit." But she lives in New York City—one of the most expensive cities in the US and certainly not an easy place for a divorced woman in her 60s to find a boat on a shoestring budget. But Janine is about as determined a woman as you might find. As an 11 year old, Janine wanted to …

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MANSOOR Part 2 27:25

2y ago27:25

27:25

Mansoor Adayfi was held at Guantanamo Bay for fourteen years. He was never charged with a crime. Mark Fallon was the NCIS agent in charge of criminal investigations at Guantanamo Bay. This is the second part of Mansoor's story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/remarkablestories/message…

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MANSOOR Part 1 33:08

2y ago33:08

33:08

At the age of eighteen, Mansoor Adayfi was kidnapped by Afghani warlords and sold to the CIA.Despite the fact that he was a teenager from Yemen, his abductors convinced American intelligence agents that he was a middle-aged Egyptian recruitment officer for Al Qaeda. Mansoor was held first at a secret CIA black site, was then moved to Kandahar Priso…

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LOU 42:54

2y ago42:54

42:54

Lou Landreth has been on this Earth for ninety-eight years and has spent much of that time sailing and fighting.She invited Mike McDowall over for tea, cookies, and an argument.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/remarkablestories/message

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S01 E12: DON McINTYRE 57:44

3y ago57:44

57:44

Don McIntyre has spent his entire life engaged in daring exploits. He has sailed the toughest seas, he has led expeditions to the most inhospitable places, he has been an endurance pilot, a rally driver, and an Antarctic explorer. He has won medals and accolades in numerous countries. He has written books and produced documentaries. He has built bo…

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S01 E11: JON MARTINS 57:13

3y ago57:13

57:13

Jon Martins was a qualified tandem sky-diving instructor, parachute packer, and cameraman by the age of 20. After performing thousands of jumps, Jon met tragedy on New Years Eve of 2012 as he experienced a hard landing that caused a spinal fracture, making him an L1 paraplegic. In his words, “I see it as a gift, a tremendous blessing in my life, bu…

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S01 E10: IMI 3:07

3y ago3:07

3:07

This episode of Remarkable Stories has been removed at the request of the interviewee. In its place, you can hear an early trailer from back when we were called Seabird. However, I am excited to let you know that Imi will be back, on Wednesday, July 20th at 9am Central European Time. Do not miss it. Honestly, Imi's life story will make your jaw hit…

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S01 E09: BANFF LUTHER 45:02

3y ago45:02

45:02

The former owner and captain of a Charleston, South Carolina, charter company, Banff Luther has once again tossed the predictable aside to pursue life in an unconventional way. Trading the sea for the mountains, Banff recently acquired his contractor’s license and is planning to build a number of luxury rental cabins as well as a garage large enoug…

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S01 E08: RIDE ALONG—A SAILBOAT DELIVERY 1:28:11

3y ago1:28:11

1:28:11

In January of 2020, Seabird’s John Herlig crewed together with his friend Benjamin on the delivery of a 44’ Antares catamaran named Seahorse from Rio Dulce, Guatemala, to the island state of Grenada in the Windward Islands of the Caribbean.A year later the two were called upon again, to deliver the vessel from her marina in Grenada to her new home …

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S01 E07: JOHN BARRY 1:18:00

3y ago1:18:00

1:18:00

John Barry never knew his father, a fighter pilot who was killed in action in WWII. But John grew up determined to honor his father's memory by living life to the full and not wasting away in the confines of a dusty office. As a young man, he left his native North Carolina and drove to Annapolis on a lark, hoping to find employment in the sailing c…

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S01 E06: RIC SAGARMINAGA 47:22

3y ago47:22

47:22

Back in the 80s, Ric Sagarminaga was one of those Greenpeace guys making headlines with their daring attempts to prevent illegal whaling or the dumping of toxic waste. Three decades later, Ric is still defending the marine environment only now he does it aboard his own vessel, the century-old Toftevaag, flagship of his scientific research organisat…

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S01 E05: DAVE SHEARLOCK 37:43

3y ago37:43

37:43

Not many people enter the sailing and racing world along the path that Dave Shearlock took. Raised in East St. Louis, Missouri, during the 1940s, Dave’s mother placed him in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, where he was introduced to sailing on the Mississippi River.Through lake racing in suburban St. Louis, Dave honed his boat handling skills…

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S01 E04: CHRIS & MELODY DICROCE 54:30

3y ago54:30

54:30

Chris and Melody DiCroce have spent the past decade mostly living on boats and partly living on the road. They have sailed the Caribbean and travelled widely in Mexico and Guatemala, all the while maintaining their jobs and making a good living. We figured the first three episodes probably gave you a taste for an unconventional life so it was time …

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S01 E03: MEGHAN AGRESTO 1:00:24

3y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Being a lighthouse keeper in the 20th-century might not be the same job that it was 150 years ago, but Meghan Agresto isn’t exactly starving for work in her role as custodian of the beacon at Currituck Beach in Corolla, North Carolina. Part historian, part events coordinator, part problem solver, Meghan manages not only the lighthouse but also a on…

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S01 E02: KY FURNEAUX 49:04

3y ago49:04

49:04

Aged nineteen, Ky Furneaux was told she would never lead an active life. A car crash had left her with a fractured spine and doctors speculated that her mobility would be limited for the rest of her life. Ky was determined to prove them wrong.And she did. In spades.After a year of physical therapy, she was active again. She finished college and bec…

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S01 E01: RANDALL WILLIAMS 1:17:26

3y ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Randall is a pilot, a flight instructor, and a self-taught sailor. His life story comes from the heart with an intensity that just doesn’t stop. From the hard lessons of learning how to sail off the Stockholm archipelago to studying opera in Tokyo or touring the United States in a van, Randall’s life has become a tapestry of adversity and overcomin…

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Seabird: Season 1 TRAILER 3:07

3y ago3:07

3:07

Season 1 begins July 19th 2021. Seabird is stories from remarkable people. We have spoken to some extraordinary individuals who embody the spirit of Seabird—an untamed energy that can not be caged, that does not know how to conform. Their stories are fascinating, compelling and sometimes breath-taking. Travel with us, as we speak with the rebelliou…

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≈Announcements, Announcements≈ 10:05

4+ y ago10:05

10:05

Stay safe and healthy everyone!By The Bonnie Boat

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≈Morse Alpha≈ 55:53

4+ y ago55:53

55:53

Ben and Teresa Carey of Morse Alpha Expeditions have been professional sailors and educators for their entire adult lives. From schooners and open boats in Maine, to singlehanding their respective boats up and down the East Coast, to their current business of coastal and offshore sail training, Teresa and Ben have varied and deep sailing experience…

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≈Billy Beebe≈ 5:22

4+ y ago5:22

5:22

An abyssal journey through inner space.By The Bonnie Boat

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≈Thalassophilia≈ 41:01

4+ y ago41:01

41:01

A retrospective of the past year's interviews.By The Bonnie Boat

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≈John Herlig≈ 1:11:20

5y ago1:11:20

1:11:20

John Herlig fixed up his 50 year old Rawson 30 “Ave Del Mar” and took her sailing down the ICW, across to the Bahamas, and then off the beaten path a bit, visiting Haiti and Jamaica before returning to Florida. We speak about his thoughts on John Vigor’s “black box” of seamanship theory, nautical superstitions and the allure of travel. John had a p…

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≈Sean D'Epagnier≈ 43:00

5y ago43:00

43:00

Sean D'Epagnier has been sailing the world aboard his engine-less Bristol 27 "Alexandra" for the 8 years. Heading west from California and Mexico, he crossed the Pacific, the Indian, and the Atlantic Oceans with many fabled landfalls along the way. He is also the creator of Pypilot- an open source marine autopilot designed to make autopilots more a…

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≈Sailing with the Litzenbergers≈ 44:54

5y ago44:54

44:54

Breena and Spencer Litzenberger have been sailing on both coasts for the past 6 or 7 years aboard a number of different boats- they’ve sailed in the pacific northwest aboard a plywood trimaran, through the Bahamas aboard a few different vessels, and up from Gueatemala to Florida aboard an old steel Bruce Roberts Spray. They also host a hilarious po…

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The Very Bad Day 30:41

5y ago30:41

30:41

Season 2 Episode 2: Cold. Lots and lots of cold finds its way into our world as we make our way down the ICW and into Charleston, SC — but not without some trauma. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postcards-from-sea/message

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Rebirth 31:57

5y ago31:57

31:57

Season 2 Episode 1: I am finally done with that job nonsense and return to life aboard Ave Del Mar—in the boatyard, for now. Work commences to get her sea-worthy again and to get underway before things get too cold. Friends Benjamin and Larry drop by as they sail past to lend a hand, and my girlfriend Coby joins in the fun and learns a few things a…

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Albi the German Lad 37:08

5y ago37:08

37:08

Season 1 Episode 14: I discuss epic Jamaican jam sessions, seasickness, and how best to resolve conflicts with your shipmates with my good friend and fellow traveller Albi the German Lad. We also try to figure out at what stage it’s reasonable to start calling yourself a ‘sailor’. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Annapolis Sailboat Show 24:44

5y ago24:44

24:44

Season 1 Episode 13: I travel yet again to the Annapolis Sailboat Show, where I fall in love with the Halberg Rassy 372 and Henry the German glue guy, who fixes my flip flops with his magic glue. Annapolis means fish and chips at Pussers along with a round of painkillers (number threes). Hear me talk about how a Mantus anchor saved Ave del Mar from…

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≈Return to Seasons≈ 53:14

5y ago53:14

53:14

Today's episode features Jeffery and Margaret of the Tayana 37 “Bear.” I met Jeffery while we were both crewing, on separate boats, in the Caribbean 1500 in 2016. He and Margaret have been cruising New England during the summers and this past year took off from the Chesapeake offshore to the Virgin Islands. They share their experience in getting th…

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The Ditch 26:13

5y ago26:13

26:13

Season 1 Episode 12: I retrace my steps along the Intra-Coastal Waterway and recall the problems I had during my first journey along the mighty Ditch.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postcards-from-sea/message

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The Dad Episode 43:01

5y ago43:01

43:01

Season 1 Episode 11: My 88 year old father joined me via Skype back in 2017 to talk about canvas fire buckets, yellow cards, and the difference between William Robinson’s “10,000 Leagues Over The Sea” and Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under The Sea” (hint: one has a killer squid, one has South Pacific islands). --- Send in a voice message: https://…

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The Boat Galley's Carolyn Shearlock 50:56

5y ago50:56

50:56

Season 1 Episode 10: Carolyn Shearlock from The Boat Galley joined me in August of 2017 to talk about culture shock, food cravings, and so much more. Carolyn is the sailing answer woman — her website The Boat Galley is the go-to spot for gear, how-to's, cooking, and reviews. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postc…

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Homeward Bound with Larry Webber 44:37

5y ago44:37

44:37

Season 1 Episode 9: It had been an epic trip through the Bahamas, Haiti, and Jamaica, but the lows were beginning to outweigh the highs and the bank account was on life support. I met Larry by placing an ad for crew, and together we sailed the 9 days from Jamaica to south Florida and became good friends in the process. He later joined me for a chat…

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George Town Cruisers Radio Net 29:08

5y ago29:08

29:08

Season 1 Episode 8: This was one of my most-popular episodes of all time. What do you need: a veterinarian? paper charts? an outboard prop? You can find these, weather, and advice on all things boat related by listening to local cruiser's nets. In this episode, we drop by for an honest and sometimes comical listen to the net in George Town, Bahamas…

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Jamaica, Mon! 44:41

5y ago44:41

44:41

Season 1 Episode 7: I sewed my own Jamaican courtesy flag, but when I arrived in Port Antonio it was just rain, rain, and more rain. This is not what the chamber of commerce shows in the tv commercials, but it's ok. After a grueling 51 hour sail from Haiti, a little rain won't bother me as I get to know the gritty, funky town that many Jamaicans ca…

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