In this episode of 'Ramblin' on the River' share a series of humorous and intriguing maritime stories, including the two groundings of the Belle of Cincinnati, the partial sinking of the Captain Ben, and the unfortunate sinking of the diorama barge. They also discuss how the crew managed to improvise mooring situations by tying their vessel to unconventional objects. The episode concludes with exciting news about the return of the 'Tall Stacks' festival, now called 'America's River Roots,' which is scheduled for October 2025. The hosts provide insights into the festival's components, including music, culture, cuisine, and the anticipated arrival of various riverboats from across the United States.
00:00 Introduction to Ramblin' on the River
01:23 Meet the Hosts: Ben, Alan, and Terri
01:47 Listener Emails and Fan Interactions
04:08 Terri's Lisp and Funny Anecdotes
05:28 Bloopers and Mishaps: Part 1
07:48 Navigating the Tennessee River
13:18 Grounding the Belle of Cincinnati
15:51 Rescue Operations and Passenger Safety
25:21 The Captain Ben Incident
30:40 Building the Diorama
31:20 Animatronics and Chuck E. Cheese
32:05 The Sinking Barge Incident
34:29 Coast Guard and Missing Documents
37:48 Tying Up the Boat in Town
43:19 Blooper Story Time
43:38 Word of the Day: Flotsam and Jetsam
48:27 America's River Roots Festival
59:14 Podcast Conclusion and Farewell
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