Brown Water Banter Podcast

18/01/2026

Bottom-grown vs off-bottom oysters 🦪
• Same species — different growth, shell shape, and texture
• Different growing methods = different eating experience

17/01/2026

Off bottom oysters or on bottom oysters, we got em both tonight. Which one is better? French Hermit Oysters TWO CRACKER OYSTER COMPANY Compass Point Blend LLC

17/01/2026

🚀 From the Biloxi seawall to Apollo 13, this story isn’t just about space.

Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise sat down with us to talk about growing up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, becoming an astronaut, and how preparation and discipline carried him through one of NASA’s most famous missions.

This conversation dives into small-town roots, test pilot training, NASA’s selection process, and what really happened during Apollo 13 — all told through the lens of a Biloxi native who lived it.

Biloxi native and Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise reflects on Gulf Coast roots, aviation, and surviving one of NASA’s most historic missions.

17/01/2026

🚀 Out of more than 500 elite pilots, NASA chose just 19.

Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise explains what it actually took to become an astronaut during the height of the space race — and why experience mattered more than ambition.

✈️ Test pilots vs everyone else
🧠 How NASA evaluated candidates
📊 500 applicants → 19 astronauts
🚀 The level of preparation required

This clip pulls back the curtain on how NASA really picked astronauts — and why the process left zero room for shortcuts.

14/01/2026

🎣 Most people won’t paddle a kayak past the shoreline — Terry K. Guilbeau paddles all the way to the barrier islands.
From launching off the Mississippi Gulf Coast to reaching Horn, Ship, and Cat Island, Terry pushes kayak fishing further than most people think is possible.

🔥 What we get into on this episode:
🌊 Kayaking offshore from the mainland to barrier islands
🛶 Gear, planning, and mindset needed for long open-water paddles
🐟 What species he targets once he reaches the islands
⚓ Safety, weather, and risks most kayak anglers never consider
🏝️ Why island fishing changes everything compared to staying near shore

This conversation is part adventure story, part technical breakdown, and part mindset — perfect for anyone who fishes the Gulf Coast or dreams about pushing their limits on the water.

✨ If you love kayak fishing, offshore stories, or Gulf Coast waters, this is one you don’t want to miss.
👉 Subscribe, like, and join the Pelican Gang for more real Gulf Coast conversations.

05/01/2026

🎨🎣 From the Gulf Coast waters to the art studio — this episode is where fishing meets fine art.

June Lipps is an Ocean Springs artist best known for her stunning Gyotaku fish prints, a traditional Japanese art form that turns real Gulf Coast catches into one-of-a-kind works of art. We sit down with June to talk creativity, coastal culture, and how fish stories don’t always end at the dock.

🔥 What we get into on this episode
🐟 What Gyotaku is and how it works
🎨 Turning local fish into permanent art
🌊 Growing up and creating art on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
🖌️ The balance between tradition, creativity, and conservation
🏝️ Why Ocean Springs is such a unique place for artists

This is one of those conversations that blends local culture, art, and the outdoors — classic Brown Water Banter style. Whether you’re a fisherman, an art lover, or just Gulf Coast proud, you don’t want to miss this one.

✨ If you love authentic Gulf Coast stories, hit subscribe and ride with the Pelican Gang.

29/12/2025

🚀 “Houston, we’ve had a problem” — and the rest became history.

In this episode, we sit down with Fred Haise, Apollo 13 astronaut and one of the men who lived through the most intense crisis in spaceflight history. From the moment the oxygen tank exploded to the race against time to get home, Fred breaks down what it was really like inside the capsule when everything went wrong.

🔥 Inside this conversation
🚀 What actually happened onboard Apollo 13
🛰️ How the crew kept their cool when survival wasn’t guaranteed
🧠 The mental discipline required to problem-solve in zero gravity
🇺🇸 What Apollo 13 taught NASA — and the world — about leadership
📖 Life after NASA and how the mission reshaped Fred’s outlook forever

This is a rare, firsthand account from someone who didn’t just witness history — he lived it.

28/12/2025

We had another great time at Southern Hunts!

27/12/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Josh Jeter, Gavin Schmidt Jr., Mildred Faust, Merideth Melton Dickerson, Kara Hunter, NickandEllie Tapp, Kristi Ferguson, Chasity Cole, Carol Krier, Mike Thompson, Rashell Bryan, Leah Sibley Dozier, Robin Stephens Lund, Jared B Green, Julie Brashier Meeks, Jamie Broadus, Hope Lizana, Porter House

20/12/2025

Big shoutout to Joel Davis Fishing Nicole Nezat Wayne Gray Scott DeLano for putting on a heck of an event. 🤘🏻 Downtown Carts Leland Wilson Rip’n HOT Chicken

19/12/2025

The oyster comeback: how Mississippi went from ~300,000 sacks pre‑Katrina to just 8,000 and is now bouncing back

19/12/2025

“I was a real drinker… I just quit.” 🥃❌

David Jolly gets real about being a functioning alcoholic, hiding it well, and the moment he realized he couldn’t keep going on stage drunk if he wanted comedy to work 🎤🔥