Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jul 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

We ride Washington State ferries and chatter about the experience.

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Recent Episodes

S2E8 A Visit to HQ

Feb 12, 2026 20m

For our final episode of Ferry Talk, we get a behind-the-scenes tour WSF HQ with WSDOT Deputy Secretary Steve Nevey, head of Washington State Ferries, and Assistant Secretary John Vezina.

S2E7 The Daily Rag

Aug 15, 2025 15m

Toby composes a tune for the Tillikum and we commentate on some recent stories in the news, including ferry fare hikes, honorary sailings, watery rescues, and burials at sea!

S2E6 Best-Laid Plans

Aug 08, 2025 16m

We took two ferries to get to Port Townsend. Will we make it home?

S2E5 More Schedules, More Conflicts

Aug 01, 2025 16m

They say a sequel is never as good as the original, but dare we say this one breaks the trend? Listen to the end for some peak Ferry Talk content!

S2E4 Tacoma Pride

Jul 25, 2025 17m

What do mountain goats, astrologers, and extension cords have to do with each other? They're all in this episode! Join us for a conversation with Kevin Bartoy, whose job at WSDOT is too crazy to…

S2E3 The Right Tone

Jul 18, 2025 16m

Do you think of the ferry line as a boring, stressful, limbo land? This episode might blow your mind.

S2E2 Schedules and Conflicts

Jul 11, 2025 17m

We talk schedule strats with WSDOT Planning Manager Jason Rogers (a.k.a. The Guy Who Makes the Ferry Schedule).

S2E1 Chasing the Ghost Boat

Jul 04, 2025 17m

We're back with more ferry-obsessed banter and adventure on the high seas! In this season's opening, we take two ferries and cross one island in search of the elusive Ghost Boat (and our friend…

S1E8 Management is Listening

Aug 22, 2024 28m

The head of WSF, Steve Nevey, joins us for a sail on our season finale. Plus: we meet the "dock mother" of the Anacortes terminal and take a trip to the pilot room of the Yakima. A big day was had by…

S1E7 Sunrise to Sunset

Aug 14, 2024 17m

Tune in for a news flash about cutting in line and a debate about the most scenic ferry systems in the world. Plus, our friend Penelope shares the funny-not-funny story of a very late night; and Mike…

S1E6 The Slow Lane

Aug 08, 2024 17m

Will we make it through the toll lane in time to catch our boat? Did you hear what happened on the Samish this week? Where do we go for bagels in Anacortes? And did you vote to make more ferries…

S1E5 Who's Your Ferry Friend?

Aug 01, 2024 17m

Jordan Soltman is the creator of FerryFriend, our favorite free app to plan ferry trips. In this episode, Jordan tells us about how and why he made the app, some new features he's about to launch,…

S1E4 Hijinks in Lane 2!

Jul 25, 2024 17m

That time we rescued a baby blanket, our friend almost gave birth on board, and a (minor) ferry mystery... Tune in for some fun and funny ferry stories while you wait for your next sailing.

S1E3 Wildlife Watch

Jul 18, 2024 17m

Tracie Merrill, Education Director at the San Juan Island Whale Museum, joins us to talk about what kinds of whales you might see from the ferry, and birder Bryony Angell talks to us about how to go…

S1E2 Galley Confidential

Jul 11, 2024 17m

After talking to crew on the Tillikum, we learn how to be better ferry passengers. We also learn about crew jobs, how cars get loaded, and the most common lost-and-found items on board. Plus: a stop…

S1E1 Welcome Aboard!

Jul 04, 2024 17m

In our first episode, Reema Griffith from the Washington State Transportation Commission tells us how ferries get their names, and we talk about everyone's favorite ferry menace: car alarms!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Ferry Talk have?

Ferry Talk has published 16 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Places & Travel, Society & Culture.

Is Ferry Talk still active?

Ferry Talk is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 17m.

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