Welcome aboard the latest episode of the Sea Stories Podcast ! This week, we give a special shoutout to the USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) in honor of our 62nd episode. Our featured guest is Dom M. , a former U.S. Navy Fire Controlman and CIWS Technician , who brings a ton of salty wisdom and hilarious insight to the mic. From boot camp memories to deployment tales , shop banter, and all the gritty realities of life aboard a warship. Whether you're active duty, a vet, or just a fan of Navy life, this e...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 50 min
Welcome to the latest episode of the Sea Stories Podcast! Join the crew as they share wild and hilarious Navy stories over a round of beers. Each episode, we pick a beer theme, swap sea stories, and wrap up with a quick beer review. In this episode, we dive into some of the most outrageous Navy-related content found on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter). From legendary shipboard antics to unbelievable internet debates, we break down the best (and worst) the online world has to offer—all while remin...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Welcome to the Sea Stories Podcast. In this episode 60 we give a shout out to the USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60). Then we interview Fire Controlman Chief (retired) DJ Chavez about his Naval service. He gives us the scoop on his ridiculous deployment mustache and what is was like on the 200+ days at see during, what was dubbed as, the corona cruise.
Nov 11, 2024•2 hr 16 min
The Crew is fully manned and curious as to what is on the minds of this current generation of Sailors. The Sea Stories gang responds to r/navy comments.
Sep 30, 2024•2 hr 3 min
We are working with a skeleton crew here on the Sea Stories Podcast so we decided to take a glance at what was going on in the Navy during our early days of being a sailor by flipping through the August 2000 issue of All Hands Magazine.
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 25 min
We want to hear from you! If we trigger any memories from your time in the military, have beer recommendations or want to say hi, email us at seastoriespod@gmail.com Hi Everyone, welcome to the Sea Stories Podcast, My name is Adam Herrera and I am joined my co-hosts Andy, Drew, Joe and Josh. Today we talk with U.S. Navy Veteran Chuck A. about his time in the Navy and we rank Navy small arms, debuting our new ranking system. What are Sea Stories? Sea Stories are exaggerated tales told amongst sai...
Jul 08, 2024•2 hr 16 min
Hi Everyone, welcome to the Sea Stories Podcast, My name is Adam Herrera and I am joined my co-hosts Drew, Joe and Josh} and today we will be talking about having children join the military with Coach of the Reedley Rage Softball team and Parent to two Marines, Vincente Fonseca. What are Sea Stories? Sea Stories are exaggerated tales told amongst sailors usually around some pints of beers. To honor that tradition we like to tell our own Sea Stories over beers chosen by our guest. This episode's ...
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Hi Everyone, welcome to the Sea Stories Podcast, My name is Drew and I am joined my co-hosts Adam, Andy, Joe and Josh and today we will be telling Sea Stories with Veteran and former Navy Sailor Dave Steele from his time serving in the U.S. Navy. What are Sea Stories? Sea Stories are exaggerated tales told amongst sailors usually around some pints of beers. To honor that tradition we like to tell our own Sea Stories over beers chosen by our guest. This episode's theme is Sour Beers and if you st...
Mar 26, 2024•2 hr 13 min
Sea Stories are tall tales generally told amongst Sailors, so grab a brew and join us while we tell our own. In this episode we are joined by Navy Veteran and former Fire Controlman, Jay. D. as he tells us Sea Stories from his time in the Navy. Beer Theme: Beer that made you enjoy drinking beer. Check out our social media https://linktr.ee/seastoriespod
Mar 04, 2024•2 hr 15 min
In this episode we are joined by former Navy Veteran and Fire Controlman, Ben H. as he tells us Sea Stories about his time in the Navy Check out our YouTube for extra content: youtube.com/@seastoriespod Check out our Merch and other social media : https://linktr.ee/seastoriespod
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 35 min
On todays episode of "Sea Stories" we are joined by 12 year veteran and former Fire Controlman, Grey Baker. Before he tells us about his experience in the worlds greatest Navy, the crew discusses a recent Admirals visit to the USS Carney. Plan of the Day is as follows: Intro [with beers] Admirals Visit - 00:05:53 Grey's Intro - 00:14:09 Pre-Navy to 'A' School - 00:17:50 Fleet Life - 00:53:46 Beer Reviews - 01:44:37 Fireside Chat - 01:56:00 Check out: Official Spotify Playlist https://open.spotif...
Jan 29, 2024•2 hr 16 min
Sea Stories are tall tales generally told amongst sailors. Grab a brew and join us as we tell our own Sea Stories. In this episode we chat about different topics gathered from r/navy. The Plan of the Day is as follows: Intros [with beers] [Topic 1] 22-0 - 00:08:48 [Topic 2] Snoozing - 00:24:07 [Topic 3] Going Back & Going Back II - 00:33:04 [Topic 4] Meal Prepping - 00:44:20 [Topic 5] Two Duty Days - 00:55:07 Ask Navy Santa - 01:00:50 Beer Reviews - 01:14:49 Fireside Chat - 01:22:17 Like, Su...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Sea Stories are tall tales generally told amongst sailors. Grab a brew and join us as we tell our own Sea Stories. In this episode we Rank all the countries we visited on our first deployment. Beer Them: Euro Beers The Plan of the day is as follows: Intro [with beers] - 00:02:40 Euro Beer Discussion - 00:08:30 Spain Discussion - 00:26:30 Greece Discussion - 00:34:05 UAE Discussion - 00:43:51 Oman Discussion - 00:56:00 Cypress Discussion - 01:07:48 Portugal Discussion - 01:17:19 Beer Reviews - 01...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 42 min
The Plan of the Day is a follows: Intros [with beers] - 00:01:05 Ranking DDG Crests - 00:08:15 Chads Career: Pre-Bootcamp - 00:26:50 Bootcamp-Training - 00:33:05 Fleet Life - 00:50:30 Deployment - 01:11:36 Beer Reviews - 01:53:45 Chad’s 3 songs - 02:06:35 Fireside Chat - 02:08:21 Remember to like, subscribe and share hAdvf66AA7tFG7pTzI2w
Aug 21, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Season 8Ep. 3
As we hit the midyear, the crew decided to take a break and have a fun summer episode with the drink of choice being malt liquor, just like the old days. The topic of the episode: rating Navy uniforms. The Plan of the Day is as follow: Intros (with beer) Navy Coverall 00:15:10 Navy Utilities 00:24:40 Navy PT Uniform 00:37:15 Navy Dress Blues 00:47:30 Navy Dress Whites 00:59:50 Black and Tan 01:05:40 Navy Dungarees 01:11:40 Johnny Cash's 01:15:20 Navy Working Whites 01:20:10 Navy NWU I 01:25:00 N...
Aug 07, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The last of the Average G.I. Joe crew to tell his story, we talk to Josh. Listen as one of our favorite people we had to pleasure to serve with tell us about his time in the Navy and experience all that is Cole.
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In the Navy, cruise books are a collection of photos from a deployment, bound together into a yearbook style book. In this series we ask Veterans to share photos of moments that encompass special moments in their careers. If you are a Veteran and want to share some photos with us, feel free to reach out. Check out our YouTube page to see the full version of the photos. Watch our series "Seamen on Film" to hear former U.S. Navy Sailors break down films and answer the question, "Is this a deployme...
Jun 12, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Happy Memorial Day from everyone here at the Average G.I. Joe Podcast. After months on "dishing" on the Navy Food, we have a former Culinary Specialist onboard to defend and "dish" it right back. As always the crew can't tell Sea Stories without something to quench their thirst. In honor of our special guest this month brews features ingrediants you would normally find in your meals. Listen to Zeke's Sea Stories and standby for some beer reviews. At ease.
May 29, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In todays episode we speak with USMC Veteran Tommy M. Tommy tells us about his experiences in the Marines and gives us the scoop on what life is like for a Marine living aboard a U.S. Warship. Sea Stories are generally tall tales told amongst Sailors, usually with drinks in hand. We recorded this episode on MLB opening day, and to celebrate we told our own sea stories while drinking our favorite ballpark brews. Like, Subscribe and share!
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 3
The crew from The Average G.I. Joe Podcast hasn't been able to sync up their schedules so they are publishing Season 2 Episode 1 of their youtube series "Seamen on Film" "Seamen on Film" is a movie club hosted by former sailors. Rotating host pick movies based on randomly generated categories. The movies are discussed to ultimately answer.... Is the movie worthy of being watched on a Naval Deployment. Enjoy. Go to YouTube and search for "Seamen on Film". Like, Subscribe and comment....
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Seamen on Film is a movie club hosted by former U.S. Navy Sailors. Each month a member chooses a film based on a randomly generated category and then we discuss and critic the film. The films are geared towards movies that we would enjoy while deployed. Search for "Seamen on Film" on youtube. In this podcast the "Seamen on Film" crew gathers together to discuss all 16 films watched in season 1. They talk about what makes a good deployment movie and which of the 16 films are deployment worthy. Fi...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 1
After a successful 2022, the boys sit down and reflect on the past year, discuss some podcast New Years resolutions and we discuss all the beers we reviewed in 2022. Happy New Years from everyone at the Average G.I. Joe Podcast. Sea Stories are tall tales generally told amongst sailors and fisherman. Often told over a cold pint or a flagon of rum. Enjoy our stories of our time in the US Navy and stay for the beer reviews at the end.
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 2Ep. 17
We are joined by Lopez from the "On The Gunline" Podcast to tell some sea stories. The boys discuss the first time going home after bootcamp. Awards and Medals. Safety Stand Downs and review their Cider Beers. Enjoy. Be sure to catch the On The Gunline Podcast on your preferred streaming service and visit onthegunline.com
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Season 2Ep. 16
It's the Halloween show with special guest, Joe C. They boys sit around and tell Sea Stories with pumpkin beers to celebrate the season. Joe C. shares his experience while serving in the U.S. Navy. The boys share the must take items when getting ready for a deployment. Enjoy. Sea Stories are tall tales generally told amongst sailors and fisherman. Often told over a cold pint or a flagon of rum. Enjoy our stories of our time in the US Navy and stay for the beer reviews at the end.
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Just to piggy back off the previous episode of "Sea Stories", the boys are back telling some fun tales about working overseas, from their unique perspective. Drew takes the ship's wheel and hosts the episode. Adam returns, joining in from his hotel room...... because of FOMO. And Josh returns with a lingering symptom of real-world buffering. Enjoy!. Sea Stories are tall tales generally told amongst sailors and fisherman. Often told over a cold pint or a flagon of rum. Enjoy our stories of our ti...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The USS Average G.I. Joe is getting underway this episode with half the crew. Andy, Joe and Drew have taken it upon themselves to pilot this boat and put out a conversation about the duty day blues. Enjoy!
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode we speak with Marine Corps Veteran Matt. He tells us why he joined the Marines and educates us on some of the experiences a Marine goes through.
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Happy Pride Month! In this very special episode of "Sea Stories" we are join by Ann Geiman, the founder of the Gay Lesbian and Supporting Sailors support group (GLASS). Ann enlightens us with tales leading to the formation of GLASS and educates us on some of the trials and tribulations of LGBTQ+ servicemembers. We discuss the "Don't ask don't tell" era of the Navy. We reminisce on our own glory days of being part of the finest Navy rating, Fire Controlman. Ann also discusses what it's like worki...
Jun 20, 2022•2 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Welcome back to another episode of "Sea Stories". In this episode the boys comment on an All Hands documentary about Navy Bootcamp. Plan of the Day is as follows: Intros (with Beers) 00:00:38 - Shout outs 00:04:07 - OC Spray 00:05:55 - Navy Bootcamp Documentary 00:19:04 - Beer Reviews 01:40:26 - Fireside Chat 01:47:46 Like, Subscribe and share.
May 31, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode the boys and I sit down with one of our own, co-host of the "Sea Stories" Podcast, Drew. We dive a little more into basic training and job training then we normally do. Plan of the Day is as follows: Pre-Boot Camp Discussion (00:01:07) Bootcamp (00:09:37) Tear Gas [Confidence Chamber] (00:25:20) Navy Experience #1 - Navy Ball Cap (00:33:10) Training (00:39:22) Joining the Fleet (00:51:00) Sailor Experience #2 - The Ship's Smell (00:56:17) Sea Daddies (01:01:35) Deployments (01:08...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 9
