Best Tuck and Jim Podcasts (2024)

In this episode, Jim, Tuck and special guest Herr Shade taste a traditional German Oktoberfest from Paulaner. Then they have a blind taste test of four Texas Oktoberfests - Manhattan Project, Real Ale, Saint Arnold's, and Tupps.By Tuck and Jim

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Episode 17 - 11 Below 37:03

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In this episode Jim and Tuck review Hipster Sauce and Oso Bueno from 11 Below in Willowbrook (Houston area).By Tuck and Jim

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Episode 16 - Real Ale 45:19

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In this episode, Jim and Tuck review Fireman's 4 and Devil's Backbone from real Ale Brewing Company in Blanco, TX.By Tuck and Jim

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Episode 15 - Franconia Brewing Company 40:01

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In this episode, Jim and Tuck review the Kolsch and the Trippel Dunkel from Franconia Brewing in McKinney, TexasBy Tuck and Jim

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Special Episode #3 - Mexican Style Lagers 39:22

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After going over a brief history of Mexican Lagers and trying a Corona, Jim and Tuck taste and rank four Texas breweries takes on Mexican LagersBy Tuck and Jim

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Episode 14 - 903 Brewers 46:05

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In this episode, Jim and Tuck review Sherman Bock and 903 IPA from 903 Brewers from Sherman Texas.By Tuck and Jim

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Episode #45 Jim Frontier 2:06:15

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Have you ever picked up hitchhiking hippies on the way to a nude beach? This dude has. What is the Hawaiian Meat Grinder? He tells the world about what life is like as a seafarer in the pacific, his trials and tribulations as a Texas A&M Maritime cadet, and how he went back to sea as a hawse-piper. Sea stories of failures, triumph, optimism, and go…

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Episode #44 The Unionist 2:03:13

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If you're bored on watch, this is the episode for you! A meandering conversation with a blue collar guy from Philly. Why does pop country music suck so bad? What do you say to a chick that doesn't believe in outer space? Did Nelson Mandela die in prison? We also talk about the beauty of the Rocky movies, boxing, the Great Depression and what people…

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Episode #43 The Walkabout Seaman 1:38:07

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The Walkabout Seaman is an energetic, pugnacious, Englishman who grew up in the circus. With a cauliflower ear and a heart of gold, he shares with us his experiences living and scraping by in Spain as a cook, planting trees in the Golan Heights of Israel, hitchhiking to Haifa, cooking for the British Army, finding and losing a wife while working on…

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Episode 13 - Legal Draft Beer Co. 41:12

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In this episode Jim and Tuck review Smash and Grab IPA and Free and Clear Gluten Removed Lager (and compare it to Nowhere But Texas Lager) from Legal Draft beer Co. out of Arlington.By Tuck and Jim

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Episode 12 - St. Arnold's Brewing 46:04

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In this episode, Jim and Tuck review Fancy Lawnmower and Art Car IPA from St. Arnold's Brewing out of Houston.By Tuck and Jim

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Special Episode #2 - Christmas Beers 41:48

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In the second special episode, Jim and Tuck try classic European and American Christmas beer. Then they blind taste-test four Texas Christmas beers and rank them.By Tuck and Jim

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Episode 11 - Lone Pint Brewing 41:27

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In this episode, Jim and Tuck review Yellow Rose and Gentlemen's Relish from Lone Pint Brewery in Magnolia, Texas. Note: This episode was recorded in early October. Due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to publish it until November. There will be references to the baseball playoffs, including Jim's hopes for his Dodgers in the playoffs.…

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Special Episode #1 - Oktoberfest 37:27

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In a special episode, Tuck and Jim taste a popular German and American (non-Texan) Oktoberfest. Then Tuck and Jim blind taste-test four Texas Oktoberfest beers (Rahr, Shiner, Southern Star, and St. Arnold's) and rank them.By Tuck and Jim

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Episode 10 - Texas Leaguer Brewing 41:04

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In this episode, Tuck and Jim review Knuckle Bock and Two Hopper IPA from Texas Leaguer Brewing in Missouri City, Texas.By Tuck and Jim

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Episode #42 Ursula 2:48:47

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Ursula is so salty that her new born baby has a discharge from a tugboat. She is a walking recruitment poster for the U.S. Merchant Marine. A second generation Maine Maritime graduate, she details the differences between a normal college life and that of a maritime college life. We also talk about the squid people of Asia, wonder why fisherman enjo…

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Episode 9 - Martin House Brewery 55:17

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In this episode, Jim and Tuck review Bockslider and Salty Lady from Martin House Brewing in Fort WorthBy Tuck and Jim

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Episode 8 - Independence Brewing Co. 54:36

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In this episode Jim and Tuck review Native Texan and Stash IPA from Independence Brewing Co. from Austin.By Tuck and Jim

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Episode #41 An Okie From Muskogee 1:32:28

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Have you ever seen a UFO at sea, a ghostly Engineer stalk the laundry room, or a U.S. Marine throat punch an aggressive salesman? This guy has... Join me as I sit down with a red blooded American from Oklahoma that has sailed the high seas on everything from tankers to old ass containerships converted to grain carriers. A big thank you to Rainwater…

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Episode 7 - Southern Star Brewing Co. 46:24

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In this episode we review Southern Star Brewing Co. Bombshell Blonde and Buried Hatchet StoutBy Tuck and Jim

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Episode #40 Captain Nemo 1:49:47

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Captain Nemo returns! Humpback whales, the Milky Way Galaxy, and crappy Christopher Walken impressions... Seriously, this guy is like a B movie version of Matthew McConaughey. Join me as Captain Nemo gives us the rundown on the new developements in his carreer and makes us laugh. Ask your questions of me and my guests by emailing theshipslogpodcast…

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Episode 6 - Community Beer Co. 55:22

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In this episode we review Community Beer Co. Mosaic IPA and Texas LagerBy Tuck and Jim

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Episode #39 The Burmese Cowboy 30:18

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A young woman shot in the streets, a general's son dropping money from a balcony, and one persecuted Burmese sailor. I sit down with The Burmese Cowboy to get the real scoop on what's going down in Myanmar. It is a crazy situation that is hard for most people in the West to wrap our minds around. He was once persecuted by a military dictatorship an…

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Episode #38 The Grey Beard 1:01:39

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Join The Grey Beard and I for a conversation about what Coronavirus feels like, Jamaican beef patties, and people sailing on fake documents. Will human kind ever be extinguished or will we survive catastophe to live among the stars? Plus Game Stop and Pirates..... You can contact me at theshipslogpodcast@gmail.com Thank you to Rainwater Dentistry f…

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Episode 5- Karbach Brewing 39:28

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In this episode we review Karbach Brewing's Love Street and Crawford Bock (and have our first real disagreement about a beer)By Tuck and Jim

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Episode #37 Special K 2:43:57

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This episode is dedicated to all the seafarers who won't be home for Christmas or Hanukkah. In this Christmas edition Special K tells us about the time Russians showed up to a family party and taught them to swallow lard and drink vodka. Turns out these Russians were from a nearby salvage tug in Baltimore harbor. What did Soviets drink onboard this…

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Episode 4 - Central District Brewing 51:19

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Two beer from Central District Brewing in Austin - Wittington and Short Straw StoutBy Tuck and Jim

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Episode #36 Ted 2:13:48

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Just last year, Ted stared into the eyes of a young Filipino sailor as he attempted to pull him to safety on the gangway of a ship in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Ted did not succeed in saving that young Filipino sailors life, but he has some advice for those who may be in a similar situation some day. Ted has a checkered past with some very sh…

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Episode #35 Dave Kendrick 1:30:09

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From seagoing freightships, paddle wheelers in North Dakota, and the oil fileds of the Gulf Of Mexico, Dave Kendrick has seen a lot. He has stood toe to toe with a Somalian tough guy while on gangway watch and found love overseas. This salty mariner tells us about his travels and gives advice about staying safe at sea. Did I mention that he saw a s…

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Episode 3 - True Vine (Tyler, Texas) 36:32

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In this episode, we review Daddy's Juicebox and Red Dirt Kolsch from True Vine Brewery in Tyler, TexasBy Tuck and Jim

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Episode #34 The Grey Beard and Jeff 1:26:51

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Who in the world is Meow Man? The Grey Beard and Jeff join me to discuss the origins of Meow man, wind powered ships, and mental health at sea. We take a look at seamans centers and churches and the services that they offer to mariners the world over. The Grey Beard offers us some insight into parenthood and what it is like to get prepared for it. …

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Episode #33 Rosco 1:57:17

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Corona candy on Halloween? Kids should be scared. Rosco doesn't think trick or treating is a good idea this year. From college, to Marine Corps, to being a teacher, to finally being a merchant marine. Rosco gives us the rundown on why he quit his carreer in education to become an engineer in the merchant marines. He once found Japanese bodies chain…

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Episode #32 Uncle Tom 2:01:03

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My Uncle Tom was a man of mystery when I was a child. There are still some jobs he can't talk about. He was a project manager for a submersible dive on the ship wreck of the Titanic. He gives us a rundown of what it was like to see some of the first images of the gash in the starboard side of the hull. He searched for a downed commercial airliner i…

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Episode 2 - Armadillo Ale Works 39:08

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In this episode, we review Idiot's Hill and Land Yacht from Armadillo Ale Works in Denton, Texas

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Intro Episode 23:35

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This episode is about what to expect from Beer in the Heart of Texas. It includes who we are, what beers we like, and how we will be rating the beers.By Tuck

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Episode 1 - Shiner Bock and Lone Star 28:11

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We review Shiner Bock and Lone Star beersBy Tuck

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Episode #31 Flynn 2:34:44

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Have you ever taken the time to sit down with a veteran to listen to what happens when shit hits the fan? Now is that time! Flynn -now a Mariner, was deployed twice to Afghanistan while in the Army. He sits down with me to share his war stories. He is a tough man who endured some bad stuff happening to him and his buddies overseas. Part of his hand…

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Episode #30 Mrs. Salty & Tator Tot 2:12:22

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I sit down with two mariners wives to get their perspectives on the maritime industry. What are the challenges to being the spouse of somebody who's gone for most of the time? Having a baby and then your husband goes back to work the next day? Most people wouldn't tolerate such a lifestyle, but these unsung heroes deal with it in stride. We got yog…

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Episode #29 The Meat Man 1:52:45

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Slinging Meat in South Philadelphia... Not what you are thinking! The Meat Man gives us the rundown on having a side hustle. He has sales pitches that scratch itches. He talks about how he ended up in the Merchant Marine, playing black jack in Panama, and his top three scariest moments at sea. The Meat Man gives a history lesson about The Public He…

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Episode # 27 The Man From Inverness 2:17:52

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The Man From Inverness gives us an update on the current state of the Oil Fields. But first, what the hell is Adrenochrome? Who in the world is the lady in the yellow hard hat? Drill ships being scrapped, quarantines in Mexico, and the oil spill in Mauritius. We talk about the best way to quit smoking and share the smokers prayer from an old friend…

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Episode #26 Colt .45 1:39:45

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In this episode I sit down with Colt .45 to hear his sea stories. From his time in the U.S. Navy to working on the Western Rivers of the United States he tells it all. He regales us with a ghost story about a Chief Engineer that haunts a boat by dragging chains around in the engine room from a tragedy in years past. He tells us about what it's like…

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Episode #25 Yeagermeister 1:16:50

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In this episode I sit down with Captain Yeagermeister. He tells some crazy stories! Why can't he get into a bar in Japan? Why should you carry an apple with you in Indonesia? Why do mariners make poor spouses? We have an honest conversation filled some abrupt pauses, sad truths, and off air revelations. Sit back and relax as we navigate these rough…

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Episode #24 Nate The Dirty Seaman 2:37:12

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In this episode I sit down with Nate The Dirty Seaman, an old friend, with better quality audio than the first time. He tells the world about hunting alligators in North Carolina, Walking the streets of Madrid, and declares that the women in Spain are more beautiful than France. He gives us a history lesson on moonshine and actually makes NASCAR so…

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Episode #23 Chef Machete 1:13:12

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In this episode I sit down with a local celebrity, Chef Machete. He tells us about his claim to fame, Lean Sauce. He promises that there is no codeine in the recipe. He hangs out with rappers, has a gold grill, and has his own cooking show coming out! He also regales us with what it was like to cook for a boats crew at sea and shares his secret to …

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Episode #22 Captain Price 1:38:44

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In this episode Captain Price talks about Chernobyl, spending the night inside the exclusion zone, and hiking mountains. You know that abandoned, very creepy, and radiated city close to Chernobyl that is the writing material for our nightmares? She spent the night there! Also, how does a girl that girl that grew up in land locked Colorado grow up t…

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Episode #21 Travis Golightly 1:57:56

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Travis Golightly is a Dot com pioneer, radio DJ, train conductor, cop, air traffic controller, and U.S. Merchant Marine. He regales us with sea stories from his many amazing careers and meandering travels. Antarctica? Check! Greenland? Check! Diving in muddy lakes? Check! Being yelled at for not correctly vectoring aircraft? Check! Almost making a …

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Episode #20 The Burmese Cowboy 1:45:20

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A man at sea who wasn't paid his wages for 4 months stands up for himself and his shipmates. A man who stood up to a brutal military dictatorship. A man who was placed on a list and not allowed to go home. He sits down to tell his story to the world, the toughest man I know, The Burmese Cowboy. What is it like when the Chief Engineer is paid to sil…

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