Episode 13

013- JJ Veal

Published on: 27th February, 2021

Jeff sits down for a kicked back podcast with a commercial fisherman and learns what it is like to walk a mile in JJ's Grundens. They cover JJ's early life, his adopted parents, and the serendipitous meeting that changed him from a club promoter in the city, to a highly-skilled technician at one of the most dangerous and demanding jobs around. JJ provides valuable insight into why he loves what he does, why he let his friend's pet bird out of its cage, and what it is like to be one of the few black men in a small rural, mostly white community. What he says about the folks out here might surprise you.

Along the way Jeff and JJ take a few conversational pitstops to discuss McDonald's, NSA wiretapping, and the rise and fall of the Hostess corporation.

This one is a good mix of funny and serious. JJ is a great guy and he was a pleasure to have as a guest. I hope you all enjoy... except you Joey(deleted)!

Topics/Keywords: Commercial fishing, commercial dungeness crabbing, Pacific Ocean, sport fishing, adoption, family, dry heat, gardening, random adventures, plants, consciousness, music, Seaside/Cannon Beach, Oregon coast, social justice, small towns, flow state, razor clams, Long Beach WA, McDonald's, health/fitness, Hostess, Twinkies, Zombieland, movies, John Wick, The Matrix, conspiracy theories, Big Brother, Google, Apple, data tracking, NSA, wiretapping, guns, the Great Lakes, fear, recovery, local history, gill netting, demonic acid, salmon, hatchery reform, pet birds, grief, dogs, genetics, cats in heat, audio recording, bar fights, Racism, ignorance, rural life, Guy Cotten, the name Jeff, bullies, Tractor Supply, Boys 'n the hood, Deliverance.

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Ramble by the River
With Jeff Nesbitt
Ramble-(verb)
1. walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.
2. talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way.

Ramble by the River (Ramblebytheriver.com) is about becoming the best human possible.

Join me and my guests, as we discuss the blessing that is the human experience. Ramble by the River is about finding an honest path to truth without losing our sense of humor along the way. It is about healing from the trauma of the past and moving into the next chapter of life with passion.

Common topics include: personal growth, entertainment, pop-culture, technology, education, psychology, drugs, health, history, politics, investing, conspiracies, and amazing personal stories from guests.

What does it mean to be a person? Is there a right or wrong way to do it? How has our species changed to accommodate the world that we have so drastically altered? What defines our generation? Where are we going? What is coincidence? Is time a mental construction? What happens after death? Which Jenifer is better looking (Lopez or Anniston)?

Tune in to any one of our exciting upcoming episodes to hear a comedian, a New York Times Best-Selling author, a fancy artist, a plumber, the Mayor of a large urban metropolis, a cancer survivor, a Presidential candidate, Jeff's dad, a female bull-riding champion, the founder of a large non-profit charity organization, Elon Musk, a guarded but eventually lovable country musician, a homeless guy, a homeless woman, a commercial fisherman, a world-renowned photo-journalist, or Kanye West.

When you go on a ramble, you never know where you are going to end up. All you can do is strap-in and enjoy the ride!
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Jeff Nesbitt is a man of many interests. He is infinitely curious, brutally honest, and genuinely loves people. Jeff grew up in a small coastal community in the Pacific Northwest and after college he moved back to his hometown to start a family. When the Covid-19 crisis hit in 2020, regular social engagement was not an option, and Jeff realized that the missing ingredient in his life was human connection. So, like the fabled Noah and his Ark, Jeff started building a podcast studio without knowing what his show would actually be. Before the paint was even dry, Jeff start recording interviews with interesting friends, and Ramble by the River was born.