Brown Water Banter

From backyard experiments with spotlights to a business that changed the way the Gulf Coast flounders—Coastal Floundering Lights is a story of innovation, grit, and pure love for the outdoors.

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🏁 Racing, family, and Gulf Coast tradition — that’s the story of Mitchell’s Motorplex.

George Mitchell joins us alongside his son Justin and race director Derek “Shrek” Callender to share how they re…

We’re back with Jason Saucier from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to talk all things shrimp and crab! Jason gives us the latest update on Mississippi’s crab fishery, explains the rule…

In episode 319, we sit down with 🎙️ Brandon Boudreaux, Executive Director of the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi, MS. From working as a deckhand at just 15 years old ⚓ to now leading the…

In episode 318 of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Wyatt Dunaway, Coastal Monitoring Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). 🌊

Wyatt explains how his team moni…

In episode 317 🎙️, the Pickin’ N Grillin’ BBQ crew shares how they went from backyard jam sessions 🎶 with a little Weber grill 🔥 to competing on barbecue’s biggest stage 🏆. Hear how a friendly invite…

In episode 316, Memphis blues artist Singa B joins us in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation and live performance before his show at Ground Zero in Biloxi 🎙️🎸 We talk about his musical roots, …

Dennis and Margo from the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) join us to talk about the work they’re doing to protect and preserve Mississippi’s coastal ecosystems. We dive into the …

We sit down with Adam Sherman from Aces Detail to talk about how he’s built a reputation for delivering top-tier detailing for both cars and boats. From paint correction to ceramic coating, Adam brea…

We sit down with fisherman, conservationist, and marine artist Marty Wilson to talk about the Croaker Classic — a fishing tournament built for families, fun, and Gulf Coast tradition.

We also dive in…

In Episode 312, we sit down with Chris Powell from C&M Tactical, a veteran-owned firearms shop located in Gulfport, Mississippi. From custom builds and suppressors to NFA items and expert gunsmithing…

Travis Luther is turning ordinary YETI coolers into one-of-a-kind coastal masterpieces. In this episode, we dive into his creative process, how he built his art business from the ground up, and the i…

Michael Lee and Jacob Nickerson from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources join us to share insights into the state's marine hatchery programs and fisheries management efforts. We talk about…

In episode 309, we sit down with Trevor from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to talk about how they manage, protect, and enforce regulations across the state's fisheries. From conserva…

In this lively episode of Brown Water Banter, we chat with Captain Greg and Candy from Go With The Flow Charters, a unique charter service based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Departing from traditio…

In this powerful episode of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Kyndal Ray, a mental health advocate and the founder of A Walking Testimony. Kyndal is on a mission to walk across the Lower 48 states…

In this episode of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Elizabeth Englebretson from the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Service to discuss the transformative efforts behin…

🎣 In Episode 305 of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with local fishing icon Kenny DeNiro to talk about the highly anticipated 2025 Ocean Springs Marine Mart Fishing Tournament happening May 31st and …

In Episode 304, we talk with Gulf Coast musician Lancing Ruel about the story behind his music. Lance has recorded a rap song about fishing...listen here. He shares how his music career began, the in…

In this episode of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Jennifer and Jason, the visionary duo behind The Sanctuary — Biloxi's newest live music venue housed inside a converted church! We dive into ho…