I had a great time tasting fresh oysters with Jordie from JJ Mcdonnell. She tells us all the valentines specials they will be having at JJ Mcdonell including oysters from Prince Edward island and royal grade Caviar.
Brett Taylor is the owner of BVT knives that specializes in custom made from all sorts of materials. Brett was gracious enough to send me a custom made railroad spike with s.s. engraved in the blade. I wanted to share his story and introduce BVTKnives to you also. I hope you enjoy.
Vincent Leggett has been an integral part of salvaging stories, artifacts, and information on African Americans on the Chesapeake Bay for over four decades. Mr. Leggett has a resumé that includes author, historian, lobbyist, educator and so much more that you will find out in this episode of The Oyster Ninja Podcast. He explains his humble beginnings that help mold him and set him apart from other young people, and how and why he founded Blacks of the Chesapeake. This is the first of many conversations and I hope you enjoy.
Chris Sherman is Ceo of Island Creek Oyster and has been with the company well over a decade. Today he gives us some history on Island Creek Oyster, how they've made their place in oyster culture, and what makes their oyster stand the test of time and mother nature.
Emily DeSousa or Seaside with Emily from her viral social media account joins us today on The Oyster Ninja Podcast. We have a fun filled episode filled with more than a bunch of trending topics. We talk about plastics pollution, bio catch, humans impact on the ocean and so much more. https://seasidewithemily.com/
Scott Sanner is a oyster tin/can enthusiast who has a larger than life collection. Today he talks to us about the history of oyster cans, the marketing intention behind the iconic labels, and how to start your very own collection. These vintage oyster cans gained popularity in the early 1900s ,but are still thriving amongst collectors today.
Kara Muzia is an ocean enthusiast, marine biologist and host of "So You Want To Be A Marine Biologist". I'm so excited for you guys to not only meet Kara but go listen to her podcast. Kara is super interesting with a background in all things science and even helped with putting oysters back in the bay. https://linktr.ee/marinebiolife https://marinebio.life/home/podcast-ocean-science-conservation-careers/ https://marinebio.life/
Alex Troutman is an African American biologist that is breaking down doors in the science field. Alex grew up in Atlanta and from a early age was hypnotized by wildlife. Although it was hard because he didn't see conservationist that looked like him, his love still grew for mother nature. When he started school he actually was studying to be a veterinarian and then a field biology class changed his point of view on a career. I hope you enjoy Alex Troutman's story and continue to follow his journey. Al_Troutman (@n8ture_al)
Today I'm talking with Sean from Montauk Seaweed Co. located in Long Island. Montauk Seaweed Supply Company™ is New York State’s original processing and distribution operation for raw kelp and seaweed that has been grown and / or harvested from inshore waters. Today Sean informs us why we should be using kelp for farming purposes. https://montaukseaweedsupply.com
Today I interviewed Adam Simha of MKS design out of Cambridge, Massachusetts. After 20 years of metal working Adams passion and commitment shows in every spec of his knife design. At first sight I was in love with the design of the oyster knife. The blade is stainless steel and the handle is made of fiberglass perfect for working in the restaurants. mksknife.com instagram @mksknife email: adam@mksdesign.com
Steve and Sarah Malinowski of Fisher Island Oyster Company graced the Oyster Ninja Podcast with so much knowledge and grace. The very humble couple have been active farmers for over 40 years. You can not talk oyster sustainability, climate change, or policy without including the Malinowski family. There farm is located in the black island sound and taste and quality oysters are highly talked about in the oyster community. I hope you enjoy their story.
Brown's Oyster Supply is a seafood supplier in Charleston, South Carolina specializing in oysters. Every order is picked and rinsed by hand straight from the mud to you. I had a great time talking with Terrell Brown of Brown oyster supply. His family goes back at least 3 generations working on the water and doesn't have any signs of stopping.
I had the privilege to sit down with Rogue Oysters which is located in Northern Neck. This small oyster company which is also doing oyster drop off's is owned by the husband and wife team Aaron and Taryn. They took their hobby to a full blown business and now with over 500,000 oysters in the water.
Imani Black is the creator of Minorites in Aquaculture a nonprofit to help minorities get a helping hand in the aquaculture field. We had a great talk about not only diversity in the aquaculture field, but just life in general. Imani is wise beyond her years and is lighting the road of for many others to follow. I hope you enjoy this first interview of The Oyster Ninja Podcast season 4.
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I had the opportunity to interview our countries #1 ranked oyster shucker Honor Allen. Honor tells about his oyster journey from Panama, Florida all the way to his international oyster journey. We also talk about this years virtual Oyster shucking contest at Nationals in St. Mary's county.
Caviar Starr is a family owned business out of North Carolina. Deanna Leavitt sat down and really explained the caviar world. She answers questions like: Why are some caviar's illegal? Does caviar have health benefits? What is the difference between wild and farmed caviar? She answers all this and more. I hope you enjoy. https://caviarstar.com/
Hello folks i had the opportunity to sit down with viral sensation Spurweezy and he tells about his journey and what's next for him. https://www.tiktok.com/@spurweezy/video/6794127848207617285?lang=en http://spurweezy.com/
Raising Clams With Oysters From East To West, We're Funding The Mission Of American Cancer Society! Join us as we party with a purpose and Shuck Cancer from Coast 2 Coast! More details to come, but this experiential event hosted by our "Shellebrities" will showcase oysters
Chris Fields sat down with us and told us his shucking story. Sit down and prepare yourself for some laughs as he goes back in the shucking time machine. Chris tells us about how he got in the shucking field over three decades ago and how covid is affecting his world.