After a brief delay, 'Ramblin on the River,' is back!  Hosts Ben,Terri, and Alan Bernstein are joined by guest Bill Kinseler. They embark on a nostalgic journey through the history of the Bernstein family's ventures in the restaurant and excursion boat business, particularly highlighting the legacy of the Mike Fink restaurant. The episode covers memorable stories, including the freezing winter of 1977-78, the saving of the Mike Fink from the ice, and various personal anecdotes about the family's operations and relationships with other prominent Cincinnati river families. They also reflect on Shirley Bernstein's impactful role and notable moments related to the family's business. Additionally, the episode includes updates on the podcast's reach and listener statistics, the latest news from the passenger vessel industry, and a special word of the day—'deadheading,' related to boat operations. 00:00 Introduction to Ramblin on the River 01:10 Meet the Hosts: Ben Terry and Alan Bernstein 01:24 Catching Up After a Long Hiatus 03:45 Medical Challenges and Family Stories 10:19 Introducing Special Guest: Bill Kinsler 19:58 The Bernstein Family's River Adventures 28:23 Unexpected Purchase: The Airplane Hangar 29:27 Navigating the River with Alan Bernstein 30:17 Power Lines Incident and Temporary Offices 31:39 The Bell Cincinnati and Shirley Cyphers 35:52 Pontoon Boat and the Homeless Man 40:14 Family Business and Career Paths 45:25 Remembering Shirley and Family Legacy 52:56 Deadheading Explained 56:17 Current Events and Coast Guard News 01:00:58 Wrapping Up and Future PlansPlease 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!

After a brief delay, 'Ramblin on the River,' is back!  Hosts Ben,Terri, and Alan Bernstein are joined by guest Bill Kinseler. They embark on a nostalgic journey through the history of the Bernstein family's ventures in the restaurant and excursion boat business, particularly highlighting the legacy of the Mike Fink restaurant. The episode covers memorable stories, including the freezing winter of 1977-78, the saving of the Mike Fink from the ice, and various personal anecdotes about the ...

Episode 20 - Bill Kinzeler