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Trawler Talk

Hosted by Passagemaker Magazine · society · EN

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About this Podcast:

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.

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33%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Trawler Talk about?

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.

Who hosts Trawler Talk?

Trawler Talk is hosted by Passagemaker Magazine. The show has published 73 episodes to date.

What has Trawler Talk covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The No Regrets Lifestyle" (22 October 2026, 40 minutes), "Conquering the Northwest Passage" (30 September 2026, 41 minutes), and "Keeping Up With The Nietzels" (16 June 2026, 34 minutes).

How often does Trawler Talk publish?

Trawler Talk publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 73 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Trawler Talk?

Booking probability for Trawler Talk is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Trawler Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Trawler Talk's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Trawler Talk?

The strongest fits for Trawler Talk are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Trawler Talk has a society audience.

About the host

Passagemaker Magazine hosts Trawler Talk, a society podcast with 73 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Trawler Talk

    The No Regrets Lifestyle

    Oct 22, 202640 min

    Paul Bates’ plans of sailing around the world was a dream deferred by a corporate career. The Covid pandemic offered him a chance to pivot, and he hasn’t looked back. Today, Bates documents his life as a delivery...

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    Conquering the Northwest Passage

    Sep 30, 202641 min

    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. Learn more about your ad...

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    Keeping Up With The Nietzels

    Jun 16, 202634 min

    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...

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    The Late Chris Caswell | Trawler Talk Classics

    May 29, 202635 minS0

    <p>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...

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    A Pacific Northwest Powercat Pioneer

    May 21, 202637 minS0

    <p>Larry Graf, the founder, designer and lead engineer of Aspen Power Catamarans, doesn’t seem to stop moving and innovating—he just can’t help himself. The lifetime tinkerer fills us in on Aspen's unique proa hull...

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    Roaming (Dock) Holiday

    Apr 29, 202650 minS0

    <p>After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico then wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock...

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    Is the Trawler Life For You?

    Apr 9, 202636 minS0

    <p>Jay Kraft wants everyone to love the power cruising lifestyle. His Traverse City, Mich.-based school, Trawlers Great Lakes, hosts an intensive program for new and potential boat owners, as well as bareboat and pilot...

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    Vanguard of the Ice

    Mar 24, 202640 minS0

    <p>Chris Leigh-Jones says he likes stories and he’s got a special one to share. The Welshman and former Merchant Marine followed a successful career with a return to the sea aboard Vanguard, his custom-built, 78-foot...

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    Exploring the World's Coastlines

    Mar 11, 202641 minS0

    <p>After fulfilling careers and raising a family in their native New Zealand, Mark and Fiona Rammell pivoted. They bought Hull No. 1 of Nordhavn's 51-foot series, picked her up in Turkey and embarked on a slow-burn...

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    A Weekend To Remember With Selene Yachts

    Dec 19, 202529 minS0

    <p>Selene Yachts customers and dealers gathered in Zhuhai, China for the grand opening of its new, 400,000-plus-square-foot shipyard. </p> <p>We caught up with Selene founder and CEO Howard Chen to chat about the new...

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    Having Fortitude

    Nov 18, 20251h 6mS0

    <p>Suzanne and Steven Webster have spent six years exploring the Pacific Northwest aboard Fortitude, their Kadey-Krogen 54. Their origin story of finding their forever boat and becoming liveaboards is a captivating one...

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    On Sustainability: Supersede CEO Sean Petterson

    Nov 4, 202525 minS0

    <p>Supersede is replacing plywood-based building materials with an eco-friendly alternative that is waterproof, rot-proof and derived from 100 percent recycled plastic waste. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad...

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    Tropic Thunder

    Oct 10, 202544 minS0

    <p>Being prepared when boating in remote areas goes beyond your boat's sundries and spares. In the case of a true medical emergency, it can surpass the capabilities of those onboard and the nearest care centers. </p>...

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    Rinse and Repeat

    Oct 2, 202542 minS0

    <p>Nicholas and Johanna Baxter logged over 5,000 nautical miles in seven months on their Fleming 85, Freja, in SE Asia. But they were just getting started. We caught up to them on the Côte d'Azur after they shipped...

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    Electric Dreams, Midnight Sun

    Sep 18, 202539 minS0

    <p>Joe Tokarz of Motor City Boat Werks returns to Trawler Talk and fills us in on his 16-day summer voyage in Norway's Telemark region on an all-electric yacht. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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    A Solo Great Loop Adventure

    Aug 13, 202547 minS0

    <p>Along with her dogs and a (very) occasional guest, Maria Langer crossed her wake after more than 8,000 nautical miles on the Great Loop aboard her Ranger Tugs R-29 "Do It Now." Her adventure on the Loop is just as...

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    Hello, Pilgrim

    Jul 11, 202532 minS0

    <p>Longtime sailors Ed Muir and his wife, Cory, were looking to navigate to the next phase of their maritime life onboard a power cruiser and set their sights on a Pilgrim 40. The couple talk about the multiyear process...

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    Exploring The 71 Percent

    Jun 25, 202538 minS0

    <p>Longtime boaters Nathan and Lindsay had high-octane careers in motorsports before deciding to slow down. The couple have moved on from coastal cruising to a life as liveaboards on their Nordhavn 41, documenting their...

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    A Good Doctor's Advice On At-Sea Medical Management

    May 30, 202532 minS0

    <p>We are joined by Power & Motoryacht Editor-in-Chief Daniel Harding Jr. to talk maritime medical emergency management with Dr. Robert Leviton, who tells us what you need in your onboard first-aid kit, how to handle...

  • Mar 30, 202534 minS0

    <p>Andre Lay and Cavendish are back on the brine! Lay returns to his SeaPiper 37 in southern Mexico to resume his slow-burn journey, with the goal of circumnavigating North America. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your...

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Larry Graf

Aspen Power Catamarans

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Howard Chen

Selene Yachts

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Anthony Marinello

Tropic Air Rescue

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Joe Tokarz

Motor City Boat Werks

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