Best Kretschmer Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Sinclair // Captain Coconut Around the World 1:05:45

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Mark Sinclair returns to the podcast, live from FALKEN's cockpit in Nuku Hiva! Andy caught up with Mark after FALKEN & COCONUT have been shadowing each other across the Pacific - they even shared a raft-up through the Panama Canal! Mark is midway through his fourth circumnavigation attempt since the first GGR in 2018, this time following the Mini G…

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Victoria Low // Magenta Project CEO 55:49

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Victoria Low is the newly appointed CEO of The Magenta Project. I first met Vicky back in 2021, after being told she was the person to talk to if you’re planning any serious international sailing campaign — and it’s easy to see why. With over three decades in sailing public relations and communications, including five Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, sh…

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Dan Turner // Around the World with the Mini Globe 1:12:30

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Dan Turner is a 40-something Australian with extremely high ambitions for himself. When he was just a teenager, he wrote a list of bucket-list items that he wanted to accomplish during his life — things like ultra-running and becoming a martial arts champion. In a quite short time, Dan completed every last one of them — except sailing around the wo…

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Christ Crucified 31:14

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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Episode 83 - Doris Speer on French work culture & the importance of expat advocacy 1:08:26

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In Episode 83 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison Grant Lounes sits down with Doris Speer, the president of AARO - the Association of American Resident Overseas. Topics of conversation include the differences between American and French work culture, the challenges of living far from family and friends, and Doris’ continued advocacy for the rig…

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Women & the Wind // Adventuring aboard Mara Noka 1:40:05

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Women and the Wind are three exceptional and multi-faceted women who embody courage, creativity, and pose a rare example of primal femininity at sea. Kiana, Laerke and Alizé, cross the Atlantic using all traditional sailing methods aboard "Mara Noka" a 50-year-old plywood catamaran with nylon sheathing and tar coating. The girls grinded away on a y…

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Our Fellowship in Christ's Gospel 26:03

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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He Took My Place 34:39

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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Ben Shaw // Out the Gate & Across the Pacific 1:17:09

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Ben Shaw returns to the podcast, this time in-person and onboard DOVKA, his family's Hallberg Rassy. Ben is the host of the Out the Gate sailing podcast and a former crew of 59º North. Ben and his wife Lauren sailed with us on ICEBEAR in 2019 to prepare for their own cruising adventures, and we met up quite spontaneously in Hiva Oa, after both cros…

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And Peter Remembered 35:14

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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God’s Pattern for Growth 25:33

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Will & Sarah Curry // Hydrovane Operations & Life Balance 1:25:38

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Will and Sarah Curry are the perfect example of a young family who has managed to create and sustain a life between land and sea, managing and operating "Hydrovane" from their catamaran with 2 littles, and from their home in Vancouver. First and foremost we discuss the ins and outs of the fantastic and hardy product itself — but on a more personal …

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Assured of the Peace of God 24:00

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Written by Darryl Kretschmer, read by Elder Matt ThalmayerBy Darryl Kretschmer

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A Story of Two Men 26:29

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By Alan Pontier

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Richard Clarke // Canadian Sailing Legend 1:15:21

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Richard Clarke was raised on Toronto Island and first sailed at 4 years old. An impressive performance with Canadian Youth sailing led him to compete in the Finn Class in four consecutive Olympic Games with Team Canada. This opened the door to a wildly successful professional sailing career. Richard was part of a winning Volvo Round the World crew,…

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United We Stand-Together 31:24

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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The Certainty of the Resurrection 32:30

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By Alan Pontier

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Bob & Jody Bitchin' // From Bikers to Sailors 1:33:20

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Bob and his wife Jody spent most of their life as live-aboards and at sea. Their marital dynamic and life long friendship is infectious. Bob dives into his younger years as a Hells Angel, his entrepreneurial mindset, and how sailing literally saved his life. Bob has owned and operated more businesses than he can barely count, and has written and se…

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On Trial: The Christ, the Son of God and Son of Man 32:48

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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Our True Home Is Heaven 28:07

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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Jessie Zevalkink // Cruising, Land-lubbing, Parenting & Podcasting 1:21:24

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Longtime friend of the pod Jessie Zevalkink returns to the show ahead of her debut as host of ON THE WIND! We first met Jessie back in 2017 at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, interviewing her after she'd completed the Great Loop with her friend Katie. As it happens in the sailing community, we kept running into her, and starting next week she'll be co…

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Resurrection and Amazement 29:20

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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In Pursuit of Christ 29:31

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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Ben Doerr Returns // Sail Bainbridge 1:18:37

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Ben Doerr, longtime friend of the pod and founder/skipper at Sail Bainbridge in Seattle, returns to the show to spin some yarns with Andy. This episode is really a catch-up between Ben & Andy, who haven't spoken in a while, and is a wide-ranging episode on everything from sailing & skiing in Alaska to being away from home when you've got a young fa…

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The Coming of the King of Kings 29:00

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By Alan Pontier

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The Covenant of the Rainbow 32:38

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By Alan Pontier

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Episode 82 - Claire Naughton on Creating Balance Between Personal Happiness & Professional Growth 46:18

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In Episode 82 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison is joined by writer and marketing consultant Claire Naughton. Claire moved to Paris as an au pair in 2018, before joining her French boyfriend (now husband) in Strasbourg and starting her own business. Listen as Claire shares her experiences of cross-cultural dating, making friends through new h…

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All for Jesus, Part 2 30:47

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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The Arrest and Desertion of Jesus 33:12

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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All for Jesus 34:34

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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Steadfast to Suffering 39:09

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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The Tale of Two Women 32:48

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By Alan Pontier

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The Trinity and Your Salvation 35:20

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By Alan Pontier

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Louay Habib // The Master of Sailing Media 45:06

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Louay Habib is a true sailing insider. Everyone who participates regularly in any of the major offshore races around the world will know Louay. In fact, if you yourself follow sailing – say races like the Fastnet, the Ocean Race - you probably know Louay too – well his writing at least. Currently he is the communications manager at the Royal Ocean …

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Katy Campbell // Founder of Sea to Sky Sailing School 1:03:13

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Katy Campbell is a world-class sailor, groundbreaking entrepreneur, and one of my lifelong friends. A decade ago, Katy launched her sailing school ‘Sea to Sky Sailing’. Sea to Sky is now the only RYA-recognized training center on North America’s west coast, and Vancouver’s only school offering both cruising and racing programs, including a regular …

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Jesus Despised; Jesus Adored 36:40

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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Lights in the World 39:54

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By Darryl Kretschmer

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Matt Rutherford // A Near-Sinking En Route to Bermuda 1:17:10

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Matt Rutherford returns yet again to the podcast, this time from his outpost in the Philippines. It's always fun to catch up and shoot the shit with Matt, but this time I really wanted to hear about his near-sinking on a Caribbean delivery last fall. Matt talks through the entire ordeal, from riding out a gale with all the pumps running, to nearly …