{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep.105 Ryan Tavares","description":"In this episode, we sit down with New Bedford-based scallop fisherman\/entrepreneur Ryan Tavares.&amp;nbsp; Ryan tells us all about how he learned the ropes and first got onto a crew of a scallop fishing boat.&amp;nbsp; He explains that scallop boats go out year-round, and when the captain says it\u2019s time to get to the boat - you go. We also learn what each crew member is responsible for during their assigned watch and what some of the hurdles and risks involved are.&amp;nbsp; We discuss what you eat when you have a scallop and what is different about them compared to a muscle or clam.&amp;nbsp; During his time in the industry, Ryan came up with some clothing designs and originally launched them on a small scale in a couple of local supply stores.&amp;nbsp; Slave of the Sea is now a worldwide recognized lifestyle brand geared towards the commercial fishing world.&amp;nbsp; He also tells us a little about a business with his cousin - Finest Hour Athletics.&amp;nbsp; You can find more information here: @slaveofthesea \/\/ @finesthourathletics ","author_name":"Topics Under The Stairs","author_url":"http:\/\/topicsunderthestairs.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/25083900\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/140960493"}