Catching A Deckload of Dreams- Chuck Bundrant and the Story of Trident Seafoods
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Epilogue: The Next Generation
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trident Seafoods was founded on Chuck Bundrant's vision of combining "talented people, lasting relationships and quality seafood...from the source to ...
Chapter 1: North to Alaska
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Trident Seafoods begins in 1961, when a 19-year-old kid with nothing but a dream drove an old Ford from Tennessee to Seattle, in search o...
The Foreword: featuring Joe Bundrant
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When people ask about Trident Seafoods, many ask about the numbers. However, the real story of Trident is the story of Trident people. Join Trident's ...
Chapter 33: Fishing with Dad
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and join Chuck's daughters: Jill and Julie as they reflect on some of their favorite memories of fishing with their dad!
Chapter 32: Catcher-Processors
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and join John Van Am for Chapter 32: Catcher-Processors, Floating a Fortune
Chapter 31: The View from Akutan
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and join John Van Am for Chapter 31, the View from Akutan- love it or leave it!
Chapter 30: Sand Point
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and join John VanAm for Chapter 30, Sand Point.
Chapter 29: Class Action in the Bay
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Credibility is the quality of being trusted and believed in. One of the biggest things Chuck wanted to pass on to the next generation is to maintain y...
Chapter 28: The Twists and the Turns
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pull Up a Chair and join John VanAm for Chapter 28: The Twists and the Turns, my plant or yours?
40 Years of Gratitude: Diane Bundrant
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this season of gratitude, we want to honor a fundamental contributor to the Trident Family - Diane Bundrant. In honor of Diane’s 40th annive...
Chapter 27: Buy Low - Sell High
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we have learned, Chuck has such a hungry nature and he is always eager for more- more information, more fish, more sales…. His busy nature ...
Chapter 26: Enter Surimi
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and join John Van Am to gain some insight into how Trident Seafood's entered the Surimi market with the support of Chris Riley.
Chapter 25: The Herring Circuit
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and join us for Chapter 25: The Herring Circuit, gambling on silver in the ice.
Chapter 24: Acquisitions of the '80s
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At times we didn’t have pocketbook to back up Chuck’s dream and vision of expansion…This was until we partnered with ConAgra; allowing Trident t...
Chapter: 23 Fire at Akutan
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Akutan, Alaska holds a special place in the hearts of the Trident Family. Listen in to Chapter 23, to learn how we almost lost this significant piece ...
Chapter 22: The Salt Cod Fiasco
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and join John Van Am to learn about the Salt Cod Fiasco.
Chapter 21: Fish Fights Turn Inward
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair for Chapter 21 to gain some understanding around an instrumental piece of the seafood industry: The American Fisheries Act. This act h...
Chapter 20: American Fish - American Fishermen
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join John Van Am as he reads Chapter 20: American Fish - American Fishermen, Cutting the foreigners loose.
Chapter 19: The Famous Fly-By
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Donut Hole was a triangle of international waters that was a haven for foreign vessels harvesting Alaska Pollock. Beyond the 200- mile jurisdictio...
Chapter 18: Breakfast with Ted
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join John VanAm for Chapter 18: Breakfast with Ted
Chapter 17: The Big Russian
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and join us for chapter 17 to learn about the scout, powerful, and fast fleet of 'Big Russian' Gillnetters.
Chapter 16: First Response
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At Trident Safety is at the forefront of all that we do. With a fleet of fishing boats and processors spread out over hundreds of miles of ocean commu...
Chapter 15: Helicopters
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, Trident has owned or leased several Helicopters. Listen in to gain some insight into how these delicate workhorses have been such an a...
Chapter 14: Diane Bundrant
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and Join our Special guest Diane Bundrant for chapter 14, as she shares some unforgettable memories from the summer of 1982. The audi...
Chapter 13: Cash Buying 101
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1989 marked a full decade of Trident successfully operating in the Bay. As Trident continued to build a credible foundation; the cash slowly st...
Chapter 12: Moving into the Bay
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Edd Perry is another one of the Trident Cornerstones. He built San Juan Seafoods out of Bellingham, WA; and joined forces with Chuck in 1976. Similar ...
Chapter 11: Bristol Bay Salmon
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1978 was the first year that Trident embarked on its Salmon processing efforts. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding into what the early days of ...
Chapter 10: On the Road
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Its one thing to catch fish, it’s another to sell it. Join us for chapter 10, to learn about the early days of selling fish. The audio material u...
Chapter 9: Getting Stuck
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When traveling to Alaska Its not a matter of if you will get stuck, it’s a matter of when. Join us to gain insight into Alaska’s rugged geography,...
Chapter 8: The Bountiful
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Those of you who know Chuck, know patience isn’t his strength. In the late 1970’s lines were long at West Coast shipyards for those eager to build...
Chapter 7: Jimmy McManus
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Similar to Trident Seafoods founder, Jimmy McManus comes from humble and hungry roots; spending his childhood serving his family farm. His love for fi...
Chapter 6: Kaare's Salvation
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! As we embark on a New Year, we often outline goals for the year ahead. Chuck seemed to always have a vision and a goal in place. This...
Chapter 5: Life Aboard the Billikin
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Billikin was considered to be lucky from the get-go. Taking its name from a native Alaskan good luck charm, which is painted on its bow. The Billi...
Chapter 4: Horse Trading
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Those who are familiar with Trident Seafoods, recognize Chuck Bundrant, Mike Jacobson, and Kaare Ness as the three founding partners of the company.&n...
Thanksgiving Special: A Place at the Table
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Bundrant has always said, if we take care of our customers, our employees, and our fishermen- the rest will take care of itself. During this spe...
Chapter 3: Seal Hunting
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1959, Alaska Became a state. Here at Trident, Alaska is our lifeblood, and with 34,000 miles of coastline and pristine waters, it’s no surprise t...
Chapter 2: The Burch Brothers
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Bundrant is a dreamer, with legendary work ethic. Always remaining humble and hungry; crediting his success to being in the right place, at the ...
Coming Soon: Catching a Deckload of Dreams Podcast
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trident Seafoods is in existence today because of Chuck Bundrant who pioneered the ultimate blue ocean Join Analise Gonzales, John Van Amerongen, and ...