Episodes

Around the BuoyJune 24, 202601:40:56138.66 MB

Ep. 97: Freediver William Trubridge

Humans have evolved over millions of years to have one overriding goal of staying alive, and the idea of holding one's breath for extremely long periods while diving into the cold and unforgiving depths of the ocean flies directly in the face of that instinct. Somehow Will Trubridge does exactly that. Will is an elite freediver with 18 world records and 6 world championships to his name and he travels the world pushi...

Around the BuoyApril 10, 2026
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01:24:04115.53 MB

Ep. 96: Ryan "Brickman" McNaught & Brickwrecks

Ryan "The Brickman" McNaught, has the job that every seven year old would dream of, building elaborate masterpieces from Lego brick! Starting out in his garage, he has become one of a handful of Lego Certified Professionals and grown his company, Brickman, into a full-time team of designers and builders with multiple exhibitions on display worldwide. He has recreated classic blockbuster movie scenes, historical archi...

Around the BuoyOctober 30, 202501:20:06110.08 MB

Ep. 95: The Schooner Bowdoin

Built in 1921 for Arctic exploration, The schooner Bowdoin has been taking explorers, scientists, and students into the high latitudes for more than a century. Throughout her history, the well thought-out design by William Hand Jr. and stout construction by the Hodgdon Yard in Maine provided a safe haven in some of the harshest conditions the earth has to offer. From offshore gales to long winters frozen into the ice...

Around the BuoyJuly 10, 202501:32:15126.74 MB

Ep.94: Lowell's Boat Shop

Lowell's Boat shop has been located on the banks of the Merrimack River in Amesbury Ma. since 1793 and they are credited as the birthplace of the iconic fishing dory. With over 250,000 constructed over two centuries, the dory played a vital role in America's fishing industry because they were solidly built, inexpensive, could be stacked on deck and most importantly, they could be safely loaded down with a huge catch....

Around the BuoyMarch 25, 202501:06:5391.93 MB

Ep. 93: Sailing with Erica Lush

Offshore solo sailing has long been dominated by the French, with 65% of the skippers on the starting line of the Vendée Globe flying the tricolors. And in a sport that has been traditionally sailed by men, making inroads as an American woman can be extremely challenging. But these barriers are not going to stop Erica Lush. With countless miles at sea with legends like Tracy Edwards and Liz Wardly, the local Rhode Is...

Around the BuoyFebruary 07, 2025
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01:24:15115.76 MB

Ep. 92: U-505 & The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

As the Battle of the Atlantic raged on, the German U-boat fleet wreaked havoc on the Allies. Boasting superior technology and extended underwater range, the submarines were crippling the Allies' ability to resupply the front lines throughout Eurpoe. For this reason, the US Navy made it a priority to capture a U-boat so they could get a closer look at these advancements and off the coast of Africa in June of 1944, the...