{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/662a55e41967a000124c49eb/67cf1e2e57424413a45dfd26?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Karaoke Nightmares and an FBI Raid: Cruise Ship DJ Reveals All","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/662a55e41967a000124c49eb/1741623901903-918c5620-e6df-4cd4-9611-2359699bdf3b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>EP 30: In my attempts to connect with the broader podcasting network of creatives out there, I signed up to a conference call on meetup.com with a bunch of people all with their own shows.</p><p>Among them, was none other than Mr Ant McGinley, a gentlemen who was good enough to come on the show, and share his own ship journey from over the years.</p><p>He did just under 3 years with P&amp;O, and a couple stints with Hurtigruten and Voyager.</p><p>Ant told me the hilarious story of how he first got himself onboard, what tactics he employed to mentally overcome belligerent and foolish guests, he mentioned an occasion involving a teddy bear stuffed full of drugs and loads more.</p><p><br></p><p>He has his own show called Wrestling with the Champ which can be found here <a href=\"https://wrestlingwiththechamp.com/home-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Home</a> https://wrestlingwiththechamp.com.</p><p>Plus he is half the brains behind Podomedy, the podcast comedy network. Helping funny podcasters save time and money, which can be found here <a href=\"https://podomedy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast Comedy Network - Funny Podcasts</a></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded 23rd January 2025</p>","author_name":"Sam Catling - Sea Life Story Teller"}