In Episode 59 of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, we sit down with Aaron Stasiak, founder of the viral Instagram phenomenon @qualifiedcaptain — the internet’s favorite page for boating fails, wild mishaps, and hard-learned lessons from the water. With over 1.6 million followers, The Qualified Captain has become the go-to hub for boating safety, humor, and education.
Aaron joins host JB (@_jason_becker) and co-hosts Juice (@juiceellis) and BMoney (@bhillenb) to talk about how a simple idea to promote better boating behavior turned into a full-blown social media empire. From unbelievable clips he can’t even share to stories behind the wildest submissions, Aaron keeps it real about boating culture, internet fame, and what it takes to turn a viral brand into a mission-driven community.

🎙️ In this episode:
The origins of The Qualified Captain
How Aaron grew an audience of 1.6 million + followers
The craziest boating fails ever submitted
The importance of boating safety and education
Tips for new boaters to stay safe and smart on the water
What it’s really like running one of Instagram’s biggest boating pages

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Instagram → @qualifiedcaptain
Website → thequalifiedcaptain.com

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JB → @_jason_becker
Juice → @juiceellis
BMoney → @bhillenb

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