Brown Water Banter

Ep 348| Local Tackle Makers

Three local tackle makers. Three different stories. One thing they all had in common — they got tired of buying gear that didn’t quite do what they wanted it to do, so they started building their own. In this episode, we sit down with Tim Holden of T3 Tackle Outdoors, Justin Melton of Skinny Water Innovations, and Len Shinenberry of Shinenberry Tackle to talk about how each of them turned a love for fishing into something bigger.
🎣 Tim talks about starting T3 Tackle Outdoors with his kids in mind and building jig heads that actually hold up for the way we fish around here, including sheephead jigs and soft plastic jig heads designed for local redfish and inshore fishing. 🧪 Justin breaks down how Skinny Water Innovations came out of being tired of burning through expensive soft plastics, then going down the rabbit hole of molds, plastisol blends, and testing different baits until he found something that worked for Gulf Coast conditions. 🪵 Landon Chenevert of Chenevert Tackle shares how his tackle-making story actually started when he was a kid carving topwater plugs out of driftwood from Bellefontaine Beach before later getting back into it through custom popping corks. 🏪 The conversation also gets into local stores like Foul Play, Islander Outfitters, and Nelson’s supporting local makers and what it feels like to see something you built with your own hands end up on the shelves.🤝 We also talk about how all three of these guys came together, the role social media played in helping them connect, and why building a stronger local tackle scene matters more than competing over scraps.
This was a solid conversation about fishing, family, trial and error, local business, and the kind of grassroots creativity that keeps the Gulf Coast outdoors culture moving forward.
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Ep 347| Soulless Innovations

Martin and Kayla from Soulless Innovations join us in the studio to break down how their Gulfport business grew from building truck parts in a garage into a full-time fabrication shop. Martin talks about getting started in the automotive world by working on his own trucks, while Kayla explains how the business found its niche and what eventually allowed them to go all in on it.
⚙️ How Soulless Innovations grew from garage builds into a full-time business🚘 The story behind their custom notch tanks for 1961–1972 Ford F-100s🔥 Why moving the fuel tank from behind the seat solved a real problem for truck owners🔩 How Martin designed a direct bolt-in replacement using factory holes without extra cutting or drilling⛽ How their tanks work with newer EFI swaps and why that product became such a major part of the business🎥 Martin teaching himself welding through YouTube and the trial-and-error that came with it🎨 How Kayla’s design background fits into the business and helps shape the brand🎣 Why Soulless Innovations decided to support Brown Water Bash and back the Hard Head division payout
This episode is a solid mix of custom truck culture, fabrication, entrepreneurship, and Gulf Coast grit from two people building something real from the ground up.
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Ep 346| Department of Marine Resources

In this episode we talk with Patrol Captain Mike Strickland and Biologists Eric Giolio from the Department of Marine Resources to clear up some of the biggest questions Mississippi boaters and anglers have about what’s legal, what’s not, and what people get wrong once they hit the water. The conversation covers boating safety, no-wake zones, fishing licenses, and how DMR’s role ties into both conservation and enforcement.
🎣 What Mississippi anglers need to know about licenses, trout, redfish, and offshore regulations🚤 Why boating and water safety take priority during the busiest times of the year⚓ How no-wake zones, anchored boats, and common on-the-water mistakes can get people in trouble🐟 Why red snapper rules confuse so many people and how state versus federal seasons affect what you can legally bring in📊 How Mississippi is working to improve fisheries data through programs like MS Creel and better track what anglers are actually catching
This episode is packed with useful information for anyone fishing or boating on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and helps explain the rules in a way that actually makes sense.
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Ep 345| Gulf Coast Raiders

On this episode of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Donnie Handler and Josh Heppel from the Gulf Coast Raiders to talk about what they are building on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. What starts as a football conversation turns into something much bigger — a discussion about leadership, discipline, respect, and creating real opportunities for players who need a shot both on and off the field. The episode also dives into how the team evolved from its earlier days into the Raiders brand and what it takes to keep a developmental football program moving forward.
🏈 The story behind the Gulf Coast Raiders and how the team was built💪 Why this program is about more than wins and losses🇺🇸 How football helped shape purpose, structure, and giving back📍 What the Raiders want to represent on the Mississippi Gulf Coast🔥 The culture, identity, and standards they are trying to set for developmental football🛡️ Why respect, family, and community are at the center of the Raiders brand
This episode gives you a real look at the people behind the organization, the purpose driving the program, and why the Raiders are trying to build something that lasts. If you care about Gulf Coast football, local community, and stories about building something from the ground up, this is a good one.
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Ep 344| BayouBos Outdoors

Beau and Chelsea from BayouBos Outdoors join us in the Brown Water studio to tell the story of how they packed up their life in Missouri, left behind a high-powered job, and moved their family to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to chase something bigger than a paycheck — time, freedom, and life on the water.
In this episode, we dive into:
🎣 Why they chose Bay St. Louis over Florida🌊 How a random Facebook post during an ice storm exploded into a real business🚚 The leap of faith that brought them south just three weeks ago🛶 Their plan to make kayak and paddleboard rentals affordable and family-friendly🏆 The BayouBos Fishing Bounty tournament happening April 11 at The Blind Tiger
Beau talks about growing up fishing the Lake of the Ozarks, chasing 100-pound catfish, and realizing saltwater offered a whole new addiction. Chelsea shares what it’s like moving states for the first time, downsizing, and betting on a dream so their kids can grow up outside instead of in front of a screen.
We also break down how their fishing tournament unexpectedly blew up after one Facebook post during the Gulf Coast ice storm — turning a small local idea into a major community event
This is what happens when you stop waiting for “someday” and just go.
If you’re into Gulf Coast life, small business grit, family moves, fishing tournaments, or just betting on yourself — this one’s for you.
Listen now and come see BayouBos in action.
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Ep 343| Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area

In this episode of Brown Water Banter, Jared Seymour and Joey Cates sit down with Chelsea Prince and RoxAnn Wicker from the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area to pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked—but impactful—programs on the Coast 🌊
What starts as a conversation about heritage quickly turns into a deep dive on Gulf Coast history, culture, music, architecture, food, nature-based tourism, and the people quietly preserving it all for future generations.
Chelsea and RoxAnn break down what the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area actually does inside the Department of Marine Resources, how Mississippi ended up with THREE National Heritage Areas, and why our stretch of coastline has played a nationally significant role in American history.
Along the way, they share stories about:🏛️ Preserving Gulf Coast culture and history across all six coastal counties📖 The Embrace magazine and how it documents untold Coast stories🎸 Elvis Presley’s time on the Mississippi Gulf Coast (including rarely known local connections)🗺️ Heritage sites, passports, and self-guided cultural tours🚣 Nature-based tourism, Blueways, and the Outpost Program💰 2026 Heritage Community Grants ranging from $5,000–$75,000🧠 How locals can contribute stories, photos, and ideas—no writing experience required
This episode is a reminder that Mississippi’s story is bigger, deeper, and more interesting than most people realize—and it’s happening right in our backyard.
If you care about the Coast, its people, and the history that shaped it, this one’s a must-listen.
🎧 Follow the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area online to stay up to date📍 Visit heritage sites, grab an Embrace magazine, and explore the Coast with new eyes📬 Got a story to tell? They want to hear it
Brown Water Banter is all about celebrating the Gulf Coast—and this episode is Coast pride, start to finish.
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https://www.youtube.com/live/vPk9fGTz7-o?si=bYW1vWQc_n5t0ozY
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Ep 342| Canine Coaching with Chris

This week in the Brown Water studio, we sit down with Chris Lamey of Canine Coaching with Chris, a Mississippi Gulf Coast native and former Air Force K9 handler who spent years training and deploying military working dogs alongside elite units overseas. 
🐕 From bomb detection and bite work to real-world combat deployments🇺🇸 What it’s really like working with war dogs in Afghanistan💣 The difference between patrol dogs, explosive detection dogs, and tier-one K9 units🧠 Why Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds dominate military work🏡 What everyday dog owners get wrong about training, behavior, and breed selection🎯 How elite military K9 experience translates into smarter training for everyday dogs
This conversation goes deep into the bond between handler and dog, the realities of military K9 life, and why not every “cool” dog breed makes a good pet.
If you’re a dog owner, thinking about training, or just fascinated by how military working dogs operate at the highest level — this one’s a must-listen.
🎧 Hit play and enjoy another real conversation from the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Ep 341| Terry Guilbeau

On this episode of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Terry Guilbeau—a Gulf Coast kayak fisherman whose story goes way deeper than most folks realize.
Terry didn’t just wake up one day paddling from shore to barrier islands. His journey took him from Louisiana to Texas, Miami, and eventually right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Along the way, he built a career as an architect that led to an unexpected chapter—designing Margaritaville destinations around the world and working directly with Jimmy Buffett himself.
🍹 Designing Margaritaville from the ground up✈️ Living life on airplanes, boats, and blue water🛶 How offshore boats led to long-distance kayak fishing🌴 Kayaking Biscayne Bay, the Everglades, and eventually Horn Island🏝️ Why Mississippi’s barrier islands stopped him in his tracks🔥 The mindset, preparation, and respect it takes to paddle miles offshore
This is a deep, laid-back conversation about chasing freedom, building a life around the water, and why sometimes the most “Brown Water” places turn out to be pure paradise.
If you’ve ever wondered what pushes someone to load a kayak and point it toward the horizon—this episode is for you.
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Ep 340| June Lipps

🎣🎨 Ocean Springs artist June Lipps joins the Brown Water Banter crew for the first episode of the year to talk about a craft that perfectly blends Gulf Coast fishing and fine art.
June dives into the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku 🐟 — a fish-printing technique fishermen once used to document their catch long before cameras existed. From growing up fishing Davis Bayou and the barrier islands 🌊, to studying aquaculture and marine science 🧪, to turning real Gulf-caught fish into hand-painted artwork, her story is rooted in water, tradition, and creativity.
We break down the full Gyotaku process 🖌️ — prepping the fish, capturing scale detail, hand-painting each piece, and dealing with challenges like barotrauma, rigor mortis, and why some species are way harder to paint than others. June also explains how this art preserves the memory of a catch without sacrificing the meal 🍽️.
This episode is a true mix of fishing culture ⚓, coastal art 🖼️, and Gulf Coast heritage.
If you love fishing, conservation, or one-of-a-kind coastal art, this one’s for you.
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Ep 339| Fred Haise

This episode is a once-in-a-lifetime conversation with Fred Haise — Apollo 13 astronaut and Biloxi, Mississippi native.
Fred joins Brown Water Banter to talk about growing up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast during the Great Depression, fishing and crabbing off the seawall, working as a newspaper boy in Biloxi, and how a kid from a small seafood town ended up in the space program.
We dive deep into Fred’s journey from journalism to the military, becoming a test pilot, and eventually being selected by NASA. Fred walks us through the intense training process for Apollo missions, what it was like preparing for spaceflight, and how incremental testing and preparation shaped NASA’s approach to risk.
This episode isn’t just about space — it’s about discipline, curiosity, service, and how life on the Gulf Coast helped shape one of the men who survived one of the most famous missions in human history.
An incredible story from a true American legend.
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