Shows
CapercastFounder Communities and College Hustle with Shriya NevatiaAvirath and Mehul Discuss:
Hustling in College
Founder Communities
Tacking Action
with Shriya Nevatia
2022-11-0948 min
CapercastVenture Capital and Indian Markets with Akash BhatAvirath and Mehul discuss:
The Indian Startup space
Venture Capital
Strategic Problem Solving for Indian Audiences
Scaling a startup
2022-09-1948 min
CapercastLearn about Future of Work from the CEO of Tandem.chat (a16z and YC backed) - Rajiv AyyangarAvirath and Mehul discuss:
1) Redefining consumer behavior in a new industry
2) How offices of the Future would look like?
3) How to embrace competition and build cutting-edge products?
4) Speak to customers and ship updates rapidly
5) Experience going through YC and a16z
with Rajiv Ayyangar -- CEO of Tandem
2022-06-1134 min
CapercastLearn how this Entrepreneur (Tanner Green) raised $6M for his supply chain startup - OxAvirath and Mehul discuss:
1) How to cultivate a hustler culture
2) The progress of logistics and fulfilment operations in the United States
3) The intersection of artificial reality and supply chain
4) Cloud Supply Chain
with Tanner Green - The Chief Product Officer of Ox
2022-06-0938 min
CapercastGlobal Tech, Development in India, and being a Polymath with Nitin JaiswalWe talk to Nitin Jaiswal, Head of Asia Pacific - External Relations at Bloomberg about Global Tech development and other cool stuff!
2022-04-1446 min
CapercastNo Code Solutions with Kevin Chandra and Putri Karunia from TypedreamMehul and Avirath discuss no-code solutions with Kevin Chandra and Putri Karunia CEO and CTO of Typedream.
We talk about building for the no-code space and dive deep into how Kevin and Putri built Typedream (Backed by YC)
2022-03-0929 min
CapercastBuilding for the Metaverse with Ethan BergMehul and Avirath discuss building for the Metaverse with Ethan Berg - Founder of https://agoravr.world/
Also, our website is live - https://www.capercast.live/
To get live updates on Capercast - https://capercast.substack.com/
2022-02-2827 min
The Caper CastEpisode 17: Charade (1963)We're continuing on with our month of caper romance and next up on our list is Charade (1963) starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. We're also joined by our very first guest: the charming Bob Reyer of the Talking Comics podcast. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is by Emily Milling (The Ultimate Creative).
2022-02-151h 26
The Caper CastEpisode 16: Entrapment (1999)It's February and we've got some romance heist films that are sure to steal your heart. To kick things off, we watch Entrapment from 1999 starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Sean Connery. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is by Emily Milling (The Ultimate Creative).
2022-02-011h 28
The Caper CastEpisode 15: Best of the Caper Cast 2021It's a brand-new year so Whitney and Stephanie revisit 2021 and the heist films watched. They do a countdown of their faves (so far), answer listener questions, and share some fun trivia. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is by Emily Milling (The Ultimate Creative).
2022-01-1853 min
The Caper CastEpisode 14: Princess Switch 3 (2021)Tis the season for hokey holiday movies and it's really a party when you throw in a heist! Whitney and Stephanie discuss Netflix's Princess Switch 3 starring Vanessa Hudgens, Vanessa Hudgens, and more Vanessa Hudgens. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is by Emily Milling (The Ultimate Creative).
2021-12-211h 06
The Caper CastEpisode 13: Ocean's Eleven (1960 & 2001)Following up on our Logan Lucky episode, we decided to check out another Steven Soderberg film, aka his remake of Ocean's Eleven along with the original version of the film from 1960. As a PSA, our sincerest apologies but we had some technical difficulties and Stephanie's sound is pretty poor for this episode—we did our best to make it as good as possible but we'll amend it for next time. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online:...
2021-12-071h 00
The Caper CastEpisode 12: Logan Lucky (2017)It's time for a new episode where our caper-loving co-hosts watch Steven Soderbergh's 2017 film Logan Lucky starring Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Riley Keough. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is by Emily Milling (The Ultimate Creative).
2021-11-161h 21
The Caper CastEpisode 11: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)We made it through spooky month and now it's time for Holiday Season. What better way to kick things off than with Wes Anderson's modern classic, Fantastic Mr. Fox, starring George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and Jason Schwartzman?! If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is by Emily Milling (The Ultimate Creative).
2021-11-021h 07
The Caper CastEpisode 10: Army of the Dead (2021)Following our last spooky heist film, we're back for more...this time with Zack Snyder's 2021 Netflix Original, Army of the Dead! If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is by Emily Milling (The Ultimate Creative).
2021-10-191h 20
The Caper CastEpisode 9: The Vault (2017)It's October and we're kicking off the first episode of the month with a horror heist! We're watching the 2017 indie film The Vault. Bank robbers, ghosts, and James Franco...oh my! If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is by Emily Milling (The Ultimate Creative).
2021-10-0553 min
CapercastBreaking Into Venture with Julia Kahky from Panoramic VenturesMehul and Avirath discuss:
Breaking into Venture, Technicalities, and tips about VC with Julia Kahky from Panoramic Ventures.
Julia is a VC Investor from Panoramic Ventures and was previously at General Motors.
2021-09-2428 min
The Caper CastEpisode 8: Fast Five (2011)Stephanie is over the moon to introduce Whitney to the Fast and the Furious franchise, starting with Fast Five. Tune in to hear her first thoughts on the films and learn some truly wild facts like just how much The Rock sweats throughout the film. We're giving you, the people, what they want! If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our...
2021-09-211h 22
The Caper CastEpisode 7: The Usual Suspects (1995)It's time to break down a classic: The Usual Suspects. Twists and turns abound, we get to hear Whitney's thoughts on it as a first-time viewer! If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is by Emily Milling (The Ultimate Creative).
2021-09-071h 03
The Caper CastEpisode 6: The Great Muppet Caper (1981)It's a very exciting episode where Whitney and Stephanie talk The Great Muppet Caper! Who doesn't love a Muppet? It's a fun time as they break down this delightful romp. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is by Emily Milling (The Ultimate Creative).
2021-08-171h 11
The Caper CastEpisode 5: Inside Man (2006)On this episode, Whitney and Stephanie tackle a more modern heist movie: Inside Man starring Denzel Washington and Clive Owen. Tune in to the talk and also hear from our special episode sponsor. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is by Emily Milling (The Ultimate Creative).
2021-08-0343 min
The Caper CastEpisode 4: Topkapi (1964)It's a new episode and this time, Whitney and Stephanie tackle the 1964 film Topkapi. It's a wild ride so join us as we try our best to summarize it and talk about this heist that went on to inspire films like Mission: Impossible. Tune in to the talk and also hear from our special episode sponsor. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and...
2021-07-201h 16
CapercastStartups and Advice for Student Founders with Brandy NagelMehul and Avirath discuss:
Student Startups,
Advice for Student entrepreneurs,
and Bootstrapping versus Venture
with Brandy Nagel.
Brandy is a Research Faculty and Entrepreneur Educator at Georgia Tech.
2021-07-0630 min
The Caper CastEpisode 3: Chicken Run (2000)On this episode, Whitney and Stephanie the claymation cinematic masterpiece that is Chicken Run. As well as being a delightful film, it genuinely had a massive impact on movie history. Listen to find out how! Plus, another conversation has to be had about what is or isn't a heist movie, and what all falls under the "caper" umbrella. Tune in to the talk and also hear from our special episode sponsor. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us...
2021-07-0650 min
CapercastTwitter, Education Systems, and Startups with Likoebe MarupingAvirath and Mehul discuss:
Twitter Communities,
Deep Tech Startups,
Angel Investing,
and Education Systems
with Likoebe Maruping.
2021-06-1946 min
The Caper CastEpisode 2: How to Steal a Million (1966)On this episode, Whitney and Stephanie discuss the 1966 film How to Steal a Million starring Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. This time, there's an actual heist to discuss and the costumes from the film...oh, the costumes! Tune in to the talk and also hear from our special episode sponsor. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com. Follow Caper Cast on Twitter and Instagram, @CaperCastPod.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke. Our theme music is...
2021-06-1553 min
The Caper CastEpisode 1: Snatch (2000)Join Whitney Gardner and Stephanie Cooke as they explore cinematic heists and discuss the ins and outs of each film they watch. For this launch episode, they discuss Guy Ritchie's Snatch (2000) and have to have a conversation right off the bat on what is or isn't a heist movie. Plus you'll get introduced to our hosts and hear from our special episode sponsors. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, you can email us at podcast@capercast.com.Find us online: Whitney: @HeyWhitney Stephanie: @hellocookieCaper Cast is hosted by Whitney Gardner and Stephanie...
2021-06-0144 min
The Caper CastCaper Cast TrailerStephanie Cooke and Whitney Gardner prepare to launch their brand-new podcast all about cinematic heists as they explore the genre and give their two cents on some classic (and not so classic) films. Join them as they discuss the movie itself, share fun facts, and most importantly, figure out how plausible (or just awesome) the heist itself is.If you want to talk heist films with Stephanie or Whitney, you can follow them on socials or email them at podcast@capercast.com. Stephanie: @hellocookie Whitney: @HeyWhitney
2021-05-0500 min
CapercastEmotional Intelligence, Remote Smart Systems and Techstars with Andrew Zhou, Co-Founder of KonaAvirath Tibrewala and Mehul Rastogi discuss :
- Intelligent Systems
- Emotional Working
- Startup Accelerators
with Andrew Zhou
Reach us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/caperfy/
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2021-04-2030 min
CapercastMusic Technology, Mobile Applications, and Startup Accelerators with Seth RadmanAvirath Tibrewala and Mehul Rastogi discuss :
- Music Technology
- Mobile Applications
- Startup Accelerators
with Seth Radman
Reach us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/caperfy/
2021-03-2928 min
CapercastSupply Chain, Google Glass, and Augmented Reality with Charu ThomasAvirath Tibrewala and Mehul Rastogi discuss :
- Supply Chain
- Google Glass
- Augmented Reality
with Charu Thomas
Reach us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/caperfy/
2021-03-1635 min
CapercastVirtual Networking, Startups, and Team Dynamics with Christopher CherianAvirath Tibrewala and Mehul Rastogi discuss :
- Virtual Networking Event Platforms
- Startups
- Team Dynamics
with Christopher Cherian
Reach us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/caperfy/
2021-03-0736 min
CapercastAngel Investing, Life, and Wisdom with Jay ShafferAvirath Tibrewala and Mehul Rastogi discuss :
- Angel Investing
- Life Skills and Learning and on the go
- Wisdom
with Jay Shaffer
Reach us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/caperfy/
2021-02-2347 min
CapercastVC Scouting, Startups, and 3M Reach with Deep Kakkad!Avirath Tibrewala and Mehul Rastogi discuss :
- Raising Angel Investment for the first time
- Startups and Marketing
- VC Scouting
with Deep Kakkad
Reach us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/caperfy/
2021-02-1740 min
CapercastNewsletters, Ex President, Reddit and a Bit of Luck with Michael GracieAvirath Tibrewala and Mehul Rastogi discuss :
- Newsletter Communities
- Entrepreneurship
- Social Media and Reddit
with Michael Gracie
Our latest 1:1 connection platform Caperfy is live at www.caperfy.com. Sign up to find your CaperMate. Make long lasting personalised connections.
Reach us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/caperfy/
2021-02-0742 min
CapercastLeaving AT&T and Discovering Online Communities with Richard Lee - Founder of RangrAvirath Tibrewala and Mehul Rastogi discuss :
- Childhood and College
- Philosophy and Work in Design
- Online Communities and Entrepreneurship
with Richard Lee
Our latest 1:1 connection platform Caperfy is live at www.caperfy.com. Sign up to find your CaperMate. Make long lasting personalised connections.
Reach us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/caperfy/
2021-01-2933 min
CapercastDropping Out and Cryptocurrency with Ash BhimasaniAvirath Tibrewala and Mehul Rastogi discuss :
- College life and Dropping Out
- Development and Design
- Career in Crypto
with Ash Bhimasani
Our latest 1:1 connection platform Caperfy is live at www.caperfy.com. Sign up to find your CaperMate. Make long lasting personalised connections.
Reach us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/caperfy/
2021-01-2626 min
Nautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown83: CUTTING BACKWHAT'S HAPPENING? TOO MUCH! This Caper tells of many Capers -- Too many to permit our weekly schedule from continuing right now, but enough to bring you a new Caper now and then. My Podcast is not going away, and after all, there are over 80 of them posted and accessible any time. But current involvements, as brought on part by the Podcast, make it necessary to break from the weekly schedule. I hold you listeners in high regard, and thank you for your participation. Please note that Jim Brown's OuRrig Capercast is not going away, and you will receive a bri...
2018-04-1211 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown79: ANCHORAGE CONVERSATIONS (Part 2)ANCHORAGE CONVERSATIONS (Part 2) Here are a few more Sterncastle Stories with my buddy Larry, which makes this capercast a Part 2 of the Part 1 portion of this chat. Tied to a dock in Maine, with no anchoring worries, with a good friend on a good boat, it is time to tie one on and gather the yarns that make cruising a tapestry. In this brand of blather, Larry and I ramble about the past, present and future of modern, lightweight seafaring. The Hybrid Wing is paired with hydrofoils to behave like a downhill skier...
2018-03-1529 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown73: THE ANCIENT FUTURETHE ANCIENT FUTURE This is my first attempt at looking back on our contemporary multihull stories from the fictional vantage of about 150 years ahead in the future. It is an experiment, done mostly for the fun of it, but hoping to suggest the role that multihulls may play in the long term saga of man's relationship to the sea, to the Planet, and to himself -- ourselves. In order to decide how much of this frolic you want to hear, we really need your feedback on this Caper. Please drop a line to...
2018-02-0123 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 66: THE LAST NEXT CHAPTER (An Audio Afterword)
2017-12-1400 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 64: PLAY IT WHEN I’M DEADPLAY IT WHEN I’M DEAD Wishing that I had collected more voice recordings when my subjects were alive, this caper is offered while the subject IS alive, miraculously. My particular friend Bruce Matlack tells of just one of many youthful exploits from back when he was trying to get to Tahiti without his own boat. […]
2017-11-3000 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 63: ANCHORAGE CONVERSATIONS (Part 1)ANCHORAGE CONVERSATIONS (Part One) This is what happen when two or more old boat nuts find themselves in a secure anchorage with old friends, a lobster in the pot, and “…A little more than enough to drink, for thirst is a dangerous thing.” (Jerome K. Jerome) …………………. Click on the audio bar below to listen […]
2017-11-1600 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 62: A CONSUMMATE CRUISER SPEAKSA CONSUMMATE CRUISER SPEAKS Here’s a guy who sailed in multihulls as an infant, and now owns DELPHYS, a 34′ Searunner trimaran which has been called, by John Marples (one of her designers), “The most developed Searunner in the world.” And her usage? Well, with her owner/builder crew of Mark Johnson and his wife Mariam, […]
2017-11-1100 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 61: BOATBUILDING — WHICH KIND?BOATBUILDING — WHICH KIND? After doing several interview capers, we have here the results of some interesting comparisons, resulting from hurricane damage, between good old sheet plywood construction, and “cold molded” or Constant Camber (CC) construction. Design differences between the Searunner 34 and the CC 35 are discussed, as are the challenges of getting good […]
2017-11-0300 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 60: GONE AGAINGONE AGAIN While I’m away appraising the hurricane damage to Scrimshaw, I hope you will enjoy the conclusion of my telephone conversation with Lee Bullock, which exemplifies the committed lifestyle of those many individuals who invested substantial portions of their lives to creating the modern multihull. Then, please offer your critique of my seemingly fanciful […]
2017-10-2600 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 59: CLOSE FRIENDS, CLOSE CALLSCLOSE FRIENDS, CLOSE CALLS Jo Hudson speaks of “thrilling” incidents recalled, in 2004, from his first seafaring voyage (in the mid-1960s) in his owner-built 30′ Piver Nimble trimaran, from California to Australia. These Capers are the only examples of Jo’s recorded voice telling his own stories. He is very matter-of-fact, not so effusive as I […]
2017-10-1900 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 58: THE SECOND FIRST ENCOUNTERTHE SECOND FIRST ENCOUNTER Responding to Jo Hudson’s passing, I feel obliged to share with you something of our 55-year, 9-multihull connection. This Caper tells of how we first men (for the second time), and continues with a glimpse of the “can-do” commitment and enthusiasm that typified the early California trimaran happening. Eventually, I will […]
2017-10-1200 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 57: A BLAST FROM THE PAST, AND PRESENTA BLAST FROM THE PAST, AND PRESENT This recorded telephone conversation reveals more of the boundless enthusiast, willingness to risk, and lifestyle commitment that typified the advent of the early modern multihull. It also contains, at the end, a sad announcement. Be sure to check out the pictures that Lee Bullock (the fellow Jim is […]
2017-10-0500 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 56: HOW TO SAVE YOUR BOAT IN A HURRICANEHOW TO SAVE YOUR BOAT IN A HURRICANE IN THE CROSSHAIRS… “There’s a hurricane coming! What do I do with my boat?” There are several answers to that question, including “Maybe nothing.” But that’s only if you’re out at sea. The more common calamity happens when your boat is in a crowded harbor or marina, […]
2017-09-2800 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 55: MEMORIAL AND MAINEMEMORIAL AND MAINE Jim discusses his most recent capers in both Michigan and Maine. First, he talks about the memorial service he attended on behalf of his old friend Meade Gougeon, immediately followed by travel to the rugged, northeast coast of America. Here once again, we link to… Jim’s Woodenboat article about Meade (link): http://outrigmedia.com/outrig/multihulls-media/other-multihull-stuff/counterrevolutionary-craftsman-catching-up-with-meade-gougeon/ […]
2017-09-2200 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 54: THE KING OF GLUEWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT “THE KING OF GLUE” This Caper is a small collection of remarks made to me about how Meade Gougeon, and the whole WEST System phenomenon, has influenced their lives. It reveals a lot about how “appropriate technology” can make a difference in unexpected ways. Here once again, we link to… […]
2017-09-0700 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 53: MEADE GOUGEON HAS SAILED AWAYMEADE GOUGEON HAS SAILED AWAY This issue is a collection of my own personal recollections of a long friendship with Meade, founder of WEST System epoxy products. We are also posting a link on the show notes page for this podcast episode at OutRigMedia to the full manuscript of an article I wrote for WoodenBoat […]
2017-08-3100 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 52: PedalcatPedalcat After all the techy, deep sea stuff we’ve offered lately, here’s something for even an old duffer (like me) or a new angler (like me), or a futuristic sailor / winger / foiler / pedaler … to think about. With all the new technologies coming to the fore these days, it seems obvious that […]
2017-08-2500 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown52: PEDALCATPedalcat After all the techy, deep sea stuff we've offered lately, here's something for even an old duffer (like me) or a new angler (like me), or a futuristic sailor / winger / foiler / pedaler ... to think aout. With all the new technologies coming to the fore these days, it seems obvious that there will be combinations emerging, and I see pedal power as being almost ready for combining with sailing in a new way. Why don't we, at the OutRig Capercast, make that combination? Developer's website: http://www.blueskyboatworks.com/ See the first developer ad video here: https://youtu.be/u68F...
2017-08-2422 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 51: CAPSIZE RECOVERYCAPSIZE RECOVERY People have been contending with multihull capsize for millennia. It now appears that modern design and materials make it possible to almost eliminate the propensity for multihulls to be “more stable when upside down than right side up.” The difference is in buoyant “wing” masts and/or masthead floats, all strong enough to withstand […]
2017-08-1700 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 50: WINGS WITH FOILSWINGS WITH FOILS Here’s yet more about the Hybrid Wing, its history, and that of other fully-rotating but unstayed, “free standing” rigs. The problem with unstayed rigs in multihulls, and the problem with foiling, are both discussed. How to resolve these shortcomings is suggested, leaving some questions unanswered. In the next session, I promise to […]
2017-08-0900 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 49: WING SAILING (Part 2)WING SAILING (Part 2) Here is the conclusion, for now, of my infatuation with the Hybrid Wing. There is a lot more to learn about this thing, but I have now had the opportunity to actually sail in a Wing-equipped catamaran, and I hope my description explains why I’ll never get over this thing. I […]
2017-08-0300 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 48: WING SAILINGWING SAILING Now I’ve actually been there, folks. Under a 62′ Hybrid Wing rig, on a 40′ “beach cat” racing catamaran, with Randy Smyth and Tommy Gonzales with Scott Brown taking pictures. It’s a transcendent experience for an old shellback to sail effortlessly at speeds in the high twenties, and without hydrofoils yet. I’ll tell […]
2017-07-2700 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown48: WING SAILINGWING SAILING Now I've actually been there, folks. Under a 62' Hybrid Wing rig, on a 40' "beach cat" racing catamaran, with Randy Smyth and Tommy Gonzales with Scott Brown taking pictures. It's a transcendent experience for an old shellback to sail effortlessly at speeds in the high twenties, and without hydrofoils yet. I'll tell you about it in this (and the next) Capercast. Welcome aboard.
2017-07-2724 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown47: BIG EXPERIMENTS WITH MULTIHULLS HAPPENINGThere are some BIG experiments happening with multihulls right now. In this amazing capercast, Jim talks about the convergence of multihull developments that are coming together in a very unique way within the creation of a new type of sailing-fishing boat conceived by entrepreneur Tim Mann. Tim and his wife own and operate Friendly Aquaponics in Hawaii. (See link below). But prior to that, he built and sailed his own cruising multihulls for a number of years and found a way to sustain his cruising lifestyle by fishing. This inspired Tim to develop some very unique ideas abou...
2017-07-2030 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 45: THE CHUCUNAQUETHE CHUCUNAQUE I’m digging pretty deep here to bring you the kind of story that one withholds until old age. When one looks back and tries to figure “How I Got This Way.” It’s those early exposures to certain feelings, special friends and meaningful mentors, or, in this case, a village in the palms filled […]
2017-07-0700 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 43: RACE TO ALASKA STARTRACE TO ALASKA START Explains some of the challenges faced by competitors in this endurance test from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska in which my son Russell is currently competing. Using his participation as a legitimate excuse, I tempt several of my seasoned traveler friends to join me at Victoria, BC to form a […]
2017-06-2200 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 41: LEGENDARY SAILORS & THEIR STORIES (Part 1)41: Legendary Sailors & Their Stories (Part 1) This nautical lore podcast speaks of legendary sailors and the books (and in some cases, other media) featuring them. Jim also talks briefly about this year’s “Race to Alaska” event, in which Jim’s son Russell Brown will compete. There are some great yarns all throughout this episode. […]
2017-06-0900 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown41: Legendary Sailors & Their Stories (Part 1)This nautical lore podcast speaks of legendary sailors and the books (and in some cases, other media) featuring them. Jim also talks briefly about this year’s “Race to Alaska” event, in which Jim’s son Russell Brown will compete. There are some great yarns all throughout this episode. These include stores about Joshua Slocum, Irving McClure Johnson, Sterling Hayden and Tristan Jones. And Jim reveals why a lot of the supposedly historically accurate reproduction boats that have been built in the modern era are rather poor sailing vessels when compared to the boats they’re supposedly...
2017-06-0822 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 40: BLIND SAILOR? (Part 2)BLIND SAILOR? (Part 2) In this portion of our telephone ramble, John Patterson and I speak of the safety of small boats at sea, dragging drogues, sailor’s burn out, avoiding collision, contending with disability and more. …………………. Click on the audio bar below to listen to this podcast episode, or right click here (to download) […]
2017-06-0400 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 39: BLIND SAILOR?BLIND SAILOR? (Far from it) Speaking by cell phone from the Island of Culebra, John Patterson tells of his life-long quest of seafaring, but he begins by designing and building his own boats. Starting with childhood experiences on the water, John shares many nuggets of wisdom and attitude that have allowed him to accumulate the […]
2017-05-2500 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 38: THE 300-NUT CANOETHE 300-NUT CANOE (And Other Considerations) This Caper takes us to a salvaged 57-foot catamaran, upside down and abandoned in the Caribbean last November, but recently discovered adrift off North Carolina, still habitable and salvageable. This is then compared to a small aluminum skiff drifting for months with crew aboard who are “returned “from the […]
2017-05-2000 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 37: SMALL BOAT FUN IN CEDAR KEYSMALL BOAT FUN IN CEDAR KEY In this capercast Jim shares about his trip to the yearly small boat gathering in Cedar Key, Florida. He tells a couple great stories, along with some details about interesting developments in the boating marketplace. He begins, however, with a fascinating report about a sailor who has (supposedly) crossed […]
2017-05-1200 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown37: SMALL BOAT FUN IN CEDAR KEYSmall Boat Fun in Cedar Key In this capercast Jim shares about his trip to the yearly small boat gathering in Cedar Key, Florida. He tells a couple great stories, along with some details about interesting developments in the boating marketplace. He begins, however, with a fascinating report about a sailor who has (supposedly) crossed the Tasman Sea in a 17-foot Windrider trimaran. (Can anyone help Jim confirm this)? Listen in on the fun and information exchange that happens at boat gatherings such as this. And also get inspired to be a part of...
2017-05-1126 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 36: FAST FORWARD INTERVIEWFAST FORWARD INTERVIEW This is a “field” interview with the principals of Fast Forward Composites, in Bristol RI. These are the guys who are researching and building the Hybrid Wing and the latest “Italic T” hydrofoils, all coming together now in a 40′ prototype catamaran, and bringing them together in a 53′ catamaran yacht. I […]
2017-05-0400 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown35: SPACE-AGE BOATBUILDINGSPACE-AGE BOATBUILDING This caper features Jim sharing about his trip to New England this week, where he got a glimpse of the most cutting-edge boatbuilding technology on display from his hosts. It's a far cry from backyard boatbuilding, and Jim offers many details on how what is going on at the building shop he visited will likely reach many in the sailing world sooner rather than later. Jim finishes off this podcast by also talking about his encounter with Amaryllis, the catamaran designed by Nathanael Herreshoff that, which launched in 1876. So t...
2017-04-2743 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 35: SPACE-AGE BOATBUILDINGSPACE-AGE BOATBUILDING This caper features Jim sharing about his trip to New England this week, where he got a glimpse of the most cutting-edge boatbuilding technology on display from his hosts. It’s a far cry from backyard boatbuilding, and Jim offers many details on how what is going on at the building shop he visited […]
2017-04-2700 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 34: RANDY’S BREAKFASTRANDY’S BREAKFAST This Caper is based on a conversation with Randy Smyth recorded aboard Scrimshaw. On the day after Randy finished first in the Everglades Challenge Race, March 2017, we spoke over piles of pancakes, formulated by Bruce Matlack to include berries, nuts and seeds to sustain the endurance sailor, and served by Carla Laney […]
2017-04-2000 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 33: COCKPIT CONVERSATIONS (Part 1)COCKPIT CONVERSATIONS (Part 1) An example of the conversations overheard from the cockpits and main saloons of modern seafaring vessels owned and operated by experienced mariners. These are personal opinions, gathered candidly, on such issues as the motivation, background, current challenges and future plans of true mariners — male and female — who are well […]
2017-04-1300 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 32: CHIEF CHALLENGE AND HIS TRIBECHIEF CHALLENGE AND HIS TRIBE The first of the field interviews has Steve “Chief” Isaac, progenitor of the Everglades Challenge race, describing how a perceptive teacher and a compelling book eventually resulted in his sending hundreds of endurance racers out into Florida Bay and The Everglades to test their boats and themselves in true survival […]
2017-04-0600 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 31: STRANDED ON A WHAT?! (Part Two)STRANDED ON A WHAT?! (Part Two) How did he get there? What happened while he was there? How long was he there? How did he get back? This Caper tells the survival story of Captain Guy Asbury, perhaps the only mariner to spend days and nights precariously perched on a dead whale. He was surrounded […]
2017-03-3000 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 30: STRANDED ON A WHAT?!STRANDED ON A WHAT?! Cruising for the first time without our two sons as crew, Jo Anna and I head north from Virginia to Nova Scotia. After dealing with fog for four days, we discover a netherworld of outlandish people and animals all living in a shack and a castle, where it seems a spell […]
2017-03-2300 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast Special Edition: NEWS ON NEW WING RIG FROM RANDY SMYTHNews on New Wing Rig from Randy Smyth In this special edition capercast, Jim Brown shares news about the development of a new type of Wing Rig developed by Olympian sailor Randy Smyth. Jim learned about this firsthand from Randy after Randy won the Class 5 category of the 2017 Everglades Challenge Race in Florida. […]
2017-03-1600 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim BrownSpecial Edition: NEWS ON NEW WING RIG FROM RANDY SMYTHNews on New Wing Rig from Randy Smyth In this special edition capercast, Jim Brown shares news about the development of a new type of Wing Rig developed by Olympian sailor Randy Smyth. Jim learned about this firsthand from Randy after Randy won the Class 5 category of the 2017 Everglades Challenge Race in Florida. Lots of fun in this one, as Jim shares details via his cell phone. (Because of this unique recording situation, the audio quality of this capercast is not as clear as when Jim produces them in his office-studio. But as us...
2017-03-1627 minMultihull Audios | OutRig MediaNautical Lore Capercast 29: WOLFGANG KRAKER von SCHWARTZENFELDWOLFGANG KRAKER von SCHWARTZENFELD – A Little-Known Multihull Pioneer While early childhood influences may direct our lives, there is also the adult mentor, the chance exposure to that certain individual who may well direct the course of our maturing passages. This story tells of how I first became exposed to a catamaran, where I first […]
2017-03-0900 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown25: THE WAY TO CAPE THANK GODTHE WAY TO CAPE THANK GOD Intending to describe family cruising with one's wife as literally First Mate, I get hung up in the details of our cruise through the San Blas Islands and to Cartegena, Colombia (our favorite port). From there, we beat up through the Southwest Caribbean to the islands of San Andres and Providencia where, seeking local knowledge of the route ahead, I benefit from meeting Captain John Bull. This is all to set the scene for the next Capercast, which tells of our greatest navigational challenge, wherein Jo Anna an...
2017-02-0928 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown24: GREATEST BOAT RIDEGREATEST BOAT RIDE Story of SCRIMSHAW's greatest one-day boat ride, her transit of the Panama Canal. Despite some very humbling episodes, and eighteen years of trying to get back to the Caribbean, we change oceans at the isthmus that shows us five different Panamas, and reveals "America's Experiment With Socialism," the Panama Canal Zone where "American Soil" that has since been returned to it's in-rightful owners. At 34 minutes, this is the longest Capercast yet. While it gives me a chance to really fluster CRISTI, we need to know what our listeners think of the longer fo...
2017-02-0233 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown1: WOODY BROWN AND MODERN FAST SAILING BOATSModern nautical lore "capercast" with multihull pioneer and historian Jim Brown. This is oral narrative # 1 featuring Jim sharing about modern seafaring watercraft, their concepts, creators and crews. In this episode, Jim shares part one of the story of Woody Brown, the designer and builder of the first modern sailing catamaran.
2016-09-0920 minNautical Lore – Modern | Oral narratives of modern seafaring watercraft with multihull pioneer Jim Brown2: WOODY BROWN AND HIS TRAIL-BLAZING CATAMARANModern nautical lore “capercast” podcast with multihull pioneer and historian Jim Brown. This is oral narrative # 2 featuring modern seafaring watercraft, their concepts, creators and crews. In this episode,Jim continues the amazing story of Woody Brown, designer and sailor of the first modern catamaran.
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