Brown Water Banter Podcast

13/09/2025

🎣 From old-school Coleman lanterns to custom LED rigs lighting up the shallows, Coastal Floundering Lights has changed the game for Gulf Coast floundering.

Born from a simple idea and a backyard prototype, this hometown company now ships lights trusted by night fishermen across the country — and even as far as Australia.

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Discover how Coastal Floundering Lights turned a backyard prototype into the go-to gear for night floundering. Built on the Gulf Coast, trusted worldwide.

13/09/2025

🏁 A 16-year-old’s first night on the track… dad’s nerves, mom going wild in the stands, and a rookie who floors it anyway. This is what racing family life looks like on the Gulf Coast. 🚦🔥

13/09/2025

🦀 Crab season is booming on the Gulf Coast! Prices are up, demand is high, and the fishery is thriving. 🌊

But do you know the rules on what’s legal to keep — and what you can’t touch? ⚖️

13/09/2025

🌊 Not every kid grows up with boats, fishing trips, and island adventures. That’s why youth outreach in maritime education matters. 🚤

Programs like these give kids their first time on the water, and who knows — today’s camper could be tomorrow’s captain. ⚓️

10/09/2025

🎣 Ever wondered what it’s like to light up the Gulf Coast at night while chasing trophy flounder? We sit down with the crew from Coastal Floundering Lights to talk about their custom rigs, night fishing adventures, and how they’re changing the game for flounder fishermen along the coast.

🔥 From building durable underwater lights to dialing in the perfect setup, we cover it all—plus the stories and passion behind their brand. If you love fishing, this is one episode you don’t want to miss!

09/09/2025

🚨 In Case You Missed It…

🏁 Perkinston’s dirt track has a new name and a new owner — Mitchell’s Motorplex! George Mitchell sat down with us on Brown Water Banter to share why he bought the track, the challenges of ownership, and what fans can expect as he brings fresh energy to the local racing scene.

🎧 Catch the full episode on Apple Podcasts here ⬇️

Podcast Episode · Brown Water Banter · 09/04/2025 · 59m

04/09/2025

💥 $9,000 in diesel just to open the track — Mitchell's Motorplex is racing into the Gulf Coast! 🏁

George Mitchell and his family turned an abandoned property on Vestry Road into the region’s newest dirt track. With endless hours of work and a vision for community racing, they’ve created a family-friendly destination where kids, parents, and fans all come together.

Now open every other Saturday night, the Motorplex is already making noise with seven racing classes, packed stands, and plans for a national traveling series. 🎤🚜

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Discover Mitchell’s Motorplex, the Gulf Coast’s newest dirt track. George Mitchell and his family rebuilt the track from the ground up, investing $9,000 in diesel to prepare it. Races run every other Saturday night in Vestry, MS, with tickets available at the gate.

03/09/2025

🏁 Big news for Gulf Coast racing fans! George Mitchell joins us to talk about his new venture — Mitchell's Motorplex, a dirt race track in Gulfport.

🚦 George shares why he took the leap into track ownership, what it means for the local racing community, and his vision for the future of Mitchell’s Motorplex.

🔥 From race day excitement to the behind-the-scenes challenges of running a track, this conversation puts you right in the driver’s seat.

👀 If you love racing or just enjoy hearing local Gulf Coast success stories, this one’s a must-watch!

02/09/2025

Ever wondered why our coastline doesn’t look like Destin or Orange Beach? 👀 The answer might surprise you. From barrier islands and river runoff to muddy bottoms and shallow water — we dig into what really makes the Gulf Coast unique.

🥃 It’s part of the reason we call the show Brown Water Banter!

01/09/2025

🚤 From deckhand to director — Brandon Boudreaux’s Coast story ⚓
He grew up working the schooners and now leads the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi.

We talked about Biloxi’s seafood legacy 🦪, surviving Katrina 🌊, and why the Coast’s culture is worth preserving for the next generation.

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Discover Biloxi’s seafood heritage at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum. Schooners, history, and Gulf Coast culture brought to life.