Josh And Kendra Culley - Podcast Details

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Drop Anchor PodcastEp 58 - Winter is ComingWhoa. We accidentally went three weeks without a new episode! So sorry! On this one, Kendra talk through some of her concerns about continuing to live on a boat - the impact on the kids, the loss of some old traditions, etc. Is it all worth it?2020-10-1345 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 57 - One Year InBy the time next episode rolls out, the Culleys will have been on their boat for an entire year. They talk through the ups and downs of boat-life through the first year, and give hints about their next-summer destination. Also, what did Kendra step in?2020-09-2246 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 56 - First Time for EverythingIf you wondered who would be the first in this boat-family to fall into the water, wonder no more. It was Josh. Of COURSE it was Josh! Also, it looks like Josh and Kendra might be trading places in the first-time role-reversal for the household. After weeks of waiting, job-statuses have changed!2020-09-0745 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 55 - Anchored OutThey did it! The Culleys have finally anchored out, which means that the title of this podcast actually makes sense now! They also talk through their kids' wisdom teeth, an encounter with a porcupine, and... did Josh bury a body in his backyard when he was younger?2020-08-2452 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 54 - Kidney StonesOn this special episode, Kendra and Josh celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, Josh's 42nd birthday, and of course, the sudden attack of the kidney stones. What a way to celebrate! Between being at the Island, spending a week in Poulsbo, and encountering a cross wave big enough to clear the counters on the boat, it was quite a week. Sorry for the late episode!2020-08-121h 04

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 53 - Stink or SinkThere's only two major concerns you have when you live on a boat. STINKING or SINKING! On this latest episode, Josh and Kendra run against both! Between an overly detailed explanation of the holding tank (thanks, Josh) and a harrowing tale of nearly losing the boat, this episode has it all.2020-07-2748 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 52 - Going BackwardsJosh and Kendra talk through the impact of Covid19 on their lives. Between school, work, and general boating, almost nothing has gone untouched! Fortunately, they're able to laugh their way through it with boat projects, dreams of blue water, and each other!2020-07-1951 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 51 - Family VacationsIt's been TWO WEEKS since we last recorded! That's the longest we've gone without an episode, and we have a lot to cover. Family vacation #1: Road trip down to California for Kendra's baby brother's wedding. Family vacation #2: Boat trip up to Poulsbo to celebrate the 4th of July. Great fun, lots of goofs, and a very relaxing time. Don't mind all of the firework sounds booming in the background! Link to the website with photos: https://www.dropanchorpodcast.com/2020/07/04/episode-51-family-vacations/2020-07-0551 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 50 - Boathouse Break InThere's been a burglary! The Culleys are safe, fortunately, but the neighbor two boathouses up had a rude awakening. Between the newly installed security cameras, the sewing projects, and some new pet-grooming tools, they are ready for anything now. Also, was that a penguin under the boat?! Link to the website with photos: https://www.dropanchorpodcast.com/2020/06/16/episode-50-boathouse-break-in/ ** There was an error in uploading the latest episode, but this has been fixed!2020-06-1652 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 49 - The Great EscapeThe Culleys fled from the heart of downtown Olympia to escape the potential fallout from the protests. Where did they go? To the Island, of course! Stories of crab catching, failed fishing attempts, and... some odd smell in the fridge makes us all wonder: could they really survive out there as pirates? Link to the website with photos: https://www.dropanchorpodcast.com/2020/06/08/episode-49-the-great-escape/2020-06-0854 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 48 - Memorial WeekendThe Culleys are back at the Island again. With the weather turning nice, this may become a regular weekend getaway! That is, unless Kendra convinces Josh to pilot the boat down to the Bahamas somehow. In the meanwhile, this weekend brought more paddleboarding, some red rock crabs, and some frisbee-throwing on the shore.2020-05-2546 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 47 - ProjectsThe Culleys took a break last week to celebrate Mother's Day, but they got one recorded tonight. Between a slight misstep coming into the boathouse, and another shower pump failure, it's been a couple of weeks of boat projects. But also some creative projects: rock painting, boat upgrades, and Josh's weird 3D-scanning project. Maybe he'll scan something interesting and share it!2020-05-1955 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 46 - Keeping BusyWhat's the best way to pass the time? Keeping busy. Kendra has been painting even more, only instead of the boathouse, she's painting nails, painting rocks, and with her newly acquired body-markers (for temporary tattoos), she and the girls have been painting themselves! In the meanwhile, the gang are getting ready for a Mother's Day weekend by heading out to the island. Hopefully, there's no unexpected leaks along the way. Link to the website with photos: https://www.dropanchorpodcast.com/2020/05/04/episode-46-keeping-busy/2020-05-0552 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 45 - Spring CleaningEven pirates have to swab the deck! It's spring-time, which means that it's time to make everything pretty again. Kendra takes charge this time, and does a major overhaul of the boathouse. With a fresh coat of paint, and a remodel of the entry way, it's looking a bit more like "home" every day. Not to be outdone, Josh gets in on the action and redesigns his work bench (although you can't really tell the difference!) Link to the website with photos: https://www.dropanchorpodcast.com/2020/04/27/episode-45-spring-cleaning/2020-04-2850 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 44 - PiratesThe Culleys are becoming pirates! Well, sort of. They're hanging laundry off their back deck, anyway. After spending a few days out of the boathouse, it was a little challenging to want to go back in. So... they spent a couple of nights out on the marina guest dock and enjoyed the sun.2020-04-2154 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 43 - EasterHappy Easter! This one sure was... different. Josh and Kendra talk through how they celebrated this year. The kids have been on spring break, so there's been a lot of Netflix and Disney Plus. Probably too much. Also, anybody else losing track of the days? PARENT ALERT: We mention that the Easter Bunny, Santa, and the Tooth Fairy are all made up. Just a heads up!2020-04-1454 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 42 - SunshineIt is officially SPRING BREAK! Of course, during this crazy time, it really doesn't mean much change for the Culley family. However, it sure was nice to have the sun shining so brightly! On this episode, the Josh and Kendra talk through their limited power supply, failed science experiments, and cold showers. YouTube link to the video we posted this week: https://youtu.be/S4OjR2Id2zE 2020-04-0751 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 41 - You StinkWhen both of the showers on the boat start to leak, there's bound to be a problem. A stinky problem. The Culleys talk through making those repairs, stocking up on more food, and figuring out how to manage their time while maintaining social distance.2020-03-3058 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 40 - Stay HomeAs the novel coronavirus outbreak gets worse, the Culleys are staying at home on the boat a lot more. Well, except that they need to pick up a propane tank. And a wash-down pump. And a banjo? They also talk a little bit about how people are coping with the stress. Special Feature: YouTube video alert! https://youtu.be/FRS3lKQbbEE Laundry has never been so exciting.2020-03-2351 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 39 - Quarantine: Day 1In Washington state, schools, businesses, gyms, etc., are all closed due to the containment measures for the coronavirus. So how do the Culleys deal with this on a boat? Is there enough Spam? Or toilet paper? Also, is Kendra going to have homeschool flashbacks?2020-03-1754 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 38 - Planning for a PandemicKendra is back and fully recovered from the flu, just in time to confront the deadly coronavirus pandemic! Did Josh buy enough toilet paper? And why is there so much Spam in the boathouse? Lastly, if it looks like a duck, but doesn't quack like one, what is it, exactly?2020-03-1152 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 37 - It's Just the FluIf you've been following us on Instagram (instagram.com/theDropAnchor) or Twitter (twitter.com/theDropAnchor), then you know that Kendra has been down with the flu for the past few days. She should recover just fine, but with the Coronavirus running around close to home, there are a lot of precautions being taken. Kendra does not do well with respiratory illnesses! In the meanwhile, the Culleys STRONGLY recommend you take biohazard precautions - wash your hands, don't touch your faces, stay at least 6 feet away from people who are coughing or sneezing, and if you're sick, wear a mask to...2020-03-0307 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 36 - High WindsTurns out that coming home from vacation is nearly as much of an exciting adventure as the vacation itself! Between high wind, a rough current, low tide, and cute little bow/stern thrusters, it turned into another fun story. Also... high water alarm, again?!2020-02-2545 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 35 - Island GetawayOn the first available sunny day of February, Josh and Kendra have taken the boat out and headed off to a private island. It would sound more romantic if they didn't have to bring their teenagers with them! Also, are those... cat paw prints all over the boat?2020-02-1844 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 34 - Busy BusyThe Culleys aren't people who live on a boat with teenagers. They are parents of teenagers, who happen to live on a boat! It's amazing how much of life is wrapped up in dealing with the kiddos, and this past week was no exception.2020-02-1145 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 33 - Working OutThe latest addition to this boat life: a gym membership. It's hard to work out on a boat, so heading to shore and hitting the gym is the only way to get good exercise!2020-02-0452 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 32 - Laundry DayJosh and Kendra talk through the single pain-point in this boat life: Laundry. With five people on this boat, there's a lot of dirty clothes to handle!2020-01-2853 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 31 - How's Boat Life?How's it going? How are you doing? How's life? Or... how's BOAT life? Kendra and Josh try to navigate the minefield of small talk now that everybody knows they live on a boat. Also, snow day! Why on earth do they call a snow day when there's only 3 inches of snow on the ground?2020-01-2145 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 30 - King TidesA daring rescue at night! Josh and Kendra talk through their last-minute, late-night rescue attempt of a sailboat caught in the shallows. But first, a few boat stories from childhood.2020-01-1357 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 29 - Bugs on a Boat 2Josh and Kendra talked about the risk of having bugs on the boat several months back, anticipating the usual boat critters: ants, roaches, weavils... but what they encountered was much, much worse!2020-01-0735 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 28 - The Next ChapterAfter taking a week off from podcasting, Josh and Kendra recap their Christmas road trip down to California. Everyone is along for the ride, except for the cat... who managed to get sooty paw-prints all over the boat! As always, it's an adventure!2019-12-3057 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 27 - WisdomWisdom... as in teeth. Josh and Kendra talk through some teeth stories, as their oldest daughter just had her wisdom teeth removed. What are they even for, anyway? Also, there's probably some wisdom in doing routine checks on the boat!2019-12-1650 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 26 - Parade of Lighted ShipsIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Josh and Kendra talk through Christmas lights on boats. Before that, they explain the steps involved in getting prepped for a trip. Lastly, Josh gives "dropping anchor" a whole new meaning.2019-12-0958 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 25 - Our First StormThe Culleys experienced their first storm. Well... "storm." Ok - it was only 15 kts, but it sure bounced them around a bit, and did some damage to some of their neighbors' boathouses. They also talk through Thanksgiving and their upcoming Christmas plans.2019-12-0252 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 24 - ThankfulWith Thanksgiving coming up in a few days, Josh and Kendra decided to dedicate some time on this episode to mention a few things that make them thankful. Some of it is the usual stuff... and some of it is uniquely boat-related. They also talk through some more back-story on how they viewed water life growing up, and manage to bring up Water World and Three Fugatives into the discussion.2019-11-251h 00

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 23 - Sweet SixteenHappy Birthday, Hayden! The oldest Culley daughter turned 16 this weekend, so Josh & Kendra talk about our lives when they were sixteen. Kendra was "home schooled," or something like that. She sure learned a lot about I Love Lucy and Laverne and Shirley. Josh, on the other hand, spent half of his 16th year in Korea, nerding out to Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Life on a boat has become more normal for the Culleys, but as they discovered right before recording... sometimes the poop-tanks fill up faster than expected. That's just life!2019-11-1855 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 22 - A Three Hour TourNo, this one didn't end in a shipwreck! But they did come dangerously close to some rocks at the Tacoma Yacht Club, and the bow-thruster stopped working for some weird reason... Josh and Kendra talk through some additional tweaks and upgrades, as well their first adventure as a family on our new boat. They've decided: this is a good life!2019-11-1159 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 21 - Baby it's Cold OutsideWinter is coming! Josh and Kendra talk through their winter experiences, and go into detail about Josh's dinghy repair this last week. Also, when exactly does a boat feel like a home?2019-11-0447 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 20 - Three Weeks InHoly moly! Twenty episodes into this podcast, and three weeks into this liveaboard life, Josh and Kendra are still adjusting to life on a boat. They've now gone through a homecoming dance, grocery-store adventures, miles and miles of walking the dog, and… golf? It’s work… but it’s a good life. They wouldn’t trade it for anything.2019-10-2850 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 19 - Being a SurrogateOn this special episode, Kendra talks through her experience being a surrogate mother for a husband and wife who were unable to have children. However, before she was able to tell her story, the high-water alarm went off during the recording! Listen in and find out what happened this week! Also... something about a poop boat.2019-10-2156 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 18 - Dog OverboardWell, that didn't take long. A black lab on a boat is bound to result in a dog overboard. Time to re-think some safety measures to ensure the dog can get back onto the boat! We also tackled some water issues. You know, things like making sure there's enough water for showers, and that the boat doesn't sink when the plumbing fails. Also, how does electricity on a boat work, exactly? Kendra has been posting a lot of great photos of our adventures on Instagram - make sure to check those out as well: www.instagram.com/theDropAnchor 2019-10-1349 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 17 - Moving InThey've done it! They are now podcasting from the boat! Of course, getting to this point wasn't without opportunities for mishap. Between nearly running aground just five minutes after getting under way, and trying to make it through the Ballard Locks, it was another adventure bringing the boat home. Moving in? That was another thing.2019-10-0752 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 16 - The Final CountdownThis is a short episode, as Josh and Kendra lead-up to next week's GREAT BIG DEAL! As usual, Kendra is right, and it's probably a good thing Josh doesn't have to mow the lawn anymore. He's not very good at it.2019-09-3013 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 15 - Regatta GalaJosh is back from Chicago, and Kendra tells her tale of being a regatta-mom. It's like being a soccer-mom, but cooler. Also, the website now has a forum where audience questions can become a part of future episodes!2019-09-231h 00

Drop Anchor PodcastEP 14 - Lucky MeSome people are SO lucky. Others... not so much! The Culleys talk through some of their luck, and explain a bit about some sailing superstitions.2019-09-1547 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 13 - NauticaOn this one, Josh& Kendra talk through more details about the the survey and sea trial for the 1991 Bayliner 4588. Also, if boating navigation requires identifying red, green, and white lights on the water, what do you do if you’re colorblind?2019-09-0853 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEP 12 - The BaylinerBayliner? What happened to the Viking? Kendra and Josh change course on their journey towards living on a boat, heading back to a previous boat that somehow escaped mention on this podcast. Also, Josh isn't the only one who needed stitches this month!2019-08-3147 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 11 - Sea TrialThe Culleys took the 1980 Viking out for a spin up in Anacortes, Washington. Did they like it? Will they decide to keep this boat or move on to try out another one? Also, downsizing is hard. It can be emotional to let some things go. But it's probably for the best.2019-08-2554 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 10 - We Have Found a BoatThe Culleys have finally picked a boat that may work to live on. It's not at all what they expected, and they're not sure what they're getting into! Also, listening to Josh coming off of anesthesia is something else.2019-08-1834 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 9 - Bugs on the BoatNo, they don't have bugs on the boat. But what's stopping bugs from getting on? Also, another mention of Keanu Reeves during the corrections. Lastly - what if you could take peer pressure, and use it for good, and not evil? The book Kendra mentions is "Why Didn't I Think of That" by John & Susan Roberts 2019-08-1148 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 8 - Mini: Happy AnniversaryKendra and Josh tell their "how they met" story, and really, it's not romantic at all. Also, because this is a podcast about boats, find out if we are buying the boathouse or not!2019-08-0334 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 7 - Boathouse and StuffJosh and Kendra debate whether or not they're going to keep the boat in a slip or in a boathouse. Also, hear the first podcast shoutout to friends over at We Do Hard Things Podcast (wdhtpodcast.com). Lastly, hear Josh's latest conspiracy theory.2019-07-2733 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 6 - Mini: Parents AboardDo you wonder why Kendra laughs so much? You'll find out on this episode, as she recaps our boat recent trip to Poulsbo with her parents.2019-07-2209 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 5 - Two Weeks on TollycraftJosh and Kendra's wild high-seas adventure up to Friday Harbor and back, stopping at several marinas along the way. Make sure to check out the link to the website, as there are LOTS of photos and a very long writeup of the journey! Orca Sighting FB Group mentioned on the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/OrcaNetwork/ Link to the website with photos: https://www.dropanchorpodcast.com/2019/07/15/ep-3-two-weeks-on-a-tollycraft/2019-07-1546 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 4 - Mini: Crazy UpdateJosh runs around town with a microphone. Maybe he is crazy...2019-07-0903 min

Drop Anchor PodcastEp 1 - No Boat YetOn this one, Kendra and Josh explain why they don't have a boat yet. Decisions, decisions!2019-06-2515 min