This week we sit down with Pat McBride, former captain of the F/V Judy B - a black cod longliner that he ran in the Aleutians and Gulf of Alaska for 24 years - and the F/V Invader, a crabber. Pat has had an amazing life story growing up around the Chesapeake Bay and falling in love with Alaska at age 11 on a trip here with his brother, apprenticing as a shipwright, taking the school secretary Barbara up to China Poot after graduation, and making a life with her for the last four decades in Kachemak Bay. After running a successful operation for many years and retiring in 2007, Pat had a tragic car accident that committed him to a wheelchair for his golden years. He continues to rely on and support this community. Segments: Chewing the Fat with Alex and JJ (0:54) Spoonful of Medicine with SPH - Peggy Ellen Kleinleder (9:45) Interview with Pat McBride (17:01) Announcements: Office Hours this Saturday at Kbay Coffee from 10-2! HomerAlaskaPodcast.com/store Support us on Patreon! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Our Website Social: Facebook Instagram