Wind, Waves & Wells with Joe

Justin Forrest - Offshore through a Lens

In this episode, I’m joined by Justin Forrest, dad, offshore worker, photographer, and all-round brilliant lad. We dive into his time offshore, from the bottom of the pile to the head of the drill floor, and with it the pictures of the moments of the real stories behind life on the rigs. Justin opens up about the people, the pressures, and the perspective you only get from spending years out at sea.

We talk crews, the highs and lows of the job, the camaraderie that keeps it all going, and how Justin’s passion for photography has given him a unique lens on life offshore.

The link to the pictures:

⁠https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16VfIfqHp3Kf-HfztRopzedXjEO3w0MN2L8_hQuI9RBA/edit?usp=sharing

Ali P - Rig Life to Real Estate

In this episode of Wind, Waves & Wells with Joe, I’m joined by Ali P a man who’s worn the boots of both onshore and offshore life.

Ali started out in the energy industry after completing his apprenticeship, diving headfirst into the world of oil & gas and renewables. With stories from the offices to the offshore rigs, he gives us a front-row seat to life in the field and the realities many don’t see.

But then, he made a bold move  leaving it all behind to enter the property game. We dig into why he left, what it’s really like changing careers, and what lessons he’s taken from the energy world into his new venture.

Whether you're thinking of switching industries or just here for the stories, Ali’s honest chat and dry wit make this one well worth a listen.

Richie Brown - From "destroying" the world, to saving it

In this episode of Wind Waves and Wells, I catch up with Richie Brown as he steps into a new role in the electric vehicle world. We chat about where it all started for him, getting offshore at a young age, and what it took to build a career from there.

There are plenty of laughs, a few stories we probably should not be sharing, and some solid advice for anyone trying to break into the industry. Whether you are just starting out or thinking about what comes next, this one is worth a listen.

Chris Lemons - Last Breath

What actually goes through your head when you're 100 metres below the surface, alone, out of air, and the lights go out?

In this episode, I sit down with commercial saturation diver Chris Lemons – whose story became the Netflix documentary Last Breath. We talk about what really happened that night in the North Sea when his umbilical was severed, how it felt to accept death, and what life has been like since.

This chat goes deeper than diving. We touch on:

• - The human side of surviving the impossible

• - The mental and physical toll of working in offshore

• - What the film got right and what it didn’t

• - How it changed his view on life, risk, and the job

It’s honest, and unfiltered and funny in parts too. Chris doesn’t just have a story, he’s got a perspective that’ll stick with you.

 

If you’ve got a story to share, whether it’s wild, funny, tragic or just plain honest, I’d love to hear it. Want to come on the podcast? Reach out.

Or if you’d rather stay anonymous, you can send in your story here ⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/e6Ru29bG⁠

Chris Akehurst

In this episode of Wind, Waves & Wells with Joe, I’m joined by Chris Akhurst, someone who has been around the block in the offshore wind industry.

 

We talk about his journey through the industry, the jobs he’s been in, and the lessons he has picked up from years of getting stuck in. Chris gives his take on what the industry is doing well and where it might be heading, especially with the growing buzz in the Asian market.

 

This one has something for everyone, whether you are knee deep in the sector or just eyeing it up from the outside. Chris shares some solid advice for those starting out, a few home truths about how things really work offshore.

 

if you’ve got a story to share, whether it’s wild, funny, tragic or just plain honest, I’d love to hear it. Want to come on the podcast? Reach out. Or if you’d rather stay anonymous, you can send in your story here ⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/e6Ru29bG⁠

Opening Episode

Right, here we go.

In this first episode, I’m setting the scene. Why I started this podcast, what you can expect, and a bit about who I am a lad who’s spent years working offshore in renewables, oil and gas, and seen a fair bit along the way.

This podcast isn’t about polished PR stories or industry buzzwords. It’s about the real stuff the people, the places, the risks, the laughs, and sometimes the stuff no one talks about. Offshore truths, onshore impact, and everything in between.

We’ll have guests from across the energy world, stories that’ll make you laugh, raise your eyebrows, and maybe even question a few things.

Let’s see where this goes.

if you’ve got a story to share, whether it’s wild, funny, tragic or just plain honest, I’d love to hear it. Want to come on the podcast? Reach out. Or if you’d rather stay anonymous, you can send in your story here ⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/e6Ru29bG⁠⁠

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