In this episode of 'Ramblin' on the River' share a series of humorous and intriguing maritime stories, including the two groundings of the Belle of Cincinnati, the partial sinking of the Captain Ben, and the unfortunate sinking of the diorama barge. They also discuss how the crew managed to improvise mooring situations by tying their vessel to unconventional objects. The episode concludes with exciting news about the return of the 'Tall Stacks' festival, now called 'America's River Roots,' which is scheduled for October 2025. The hosts provide insights into the festival's components, including music, culture, cuisine, and the anticipated arrival of various riverboats from across the United States. 00:00 Introduction to Ramblin' on the River 01:23 Meet the Hosts: Ben, Alan, and Terri 01:47 Listener Emails and Fan Interactions 04:08 Terri's Lisp and Funny Anecdotes 05:28 Bloopers and Mishaps: Part 1 07:48 Navigating the Tennessee River 13:18 Grounding the Belle of Cincinnati 15:51 Rescue Operations and Passenger Safety 25:21 The Captain Ben Incident 30:40 Building the Diorama 31:20 Animatronics and Chuck E. Cheese 32:05 The Sinking Barge Incident 34:29 Coast Guard and Missing Documents 37:48 Tying Up the Boat in Town 43:19 Blooper Story Time 43:38 Word of the Day: Flotsam and Jetsam 48:27 America's River Roots Festival 59:14 Podcast Conclusion and FarewellPlease like and subscribe to this show. Connect with us on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559987272590">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ramblinontheriver/">Instagram </a>page. Check out our website at <a href="https://www.ramblinontheriver.com/">RamblinontheRiver.com</a> or email us directly at podcast@bbriverboats.com. Thank you for listening!

In this episode of 'Ramblin' on the River' share a series of humorous and intriguing maritime stories, including the two groundings of the Belle of Cincinnati, the partial sinking of the Captain Ben, and the unfortunate sinking of the diorama barge. They also discuss how the crew managed to improvise mooring situations by tying their vessel to unconventional objects. The episode concludes with exciting news about the return of the 'Tall Stacks' festival, now called 'America's River Roots,' wh...

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