In this episode, Gary talks with Kelsey June Swann, an American performer currently working on ships as an Activity Manager.

Kelsey talks about her unique audition process and time in the production cast and as part of a musical duo. She talks in depth about her time onboard when the world was hit by the Corona Virus and returning back to ships and what it all entailed.

With her ambition of becoming a Cruise Director, Kelsey discusses how and why she made the decision to work for another cruise line in order to make this happen and it not quite being what she expected therefore returning to Celebrity Cruises, now as Activity Manager.

This episode is incredibly inspirational for not only young women but for anyone with a goal and dream and how to keep a good mindset in order for you to achieve these.

Gary sits down with actor and TikTok influencer Amber Olivia and discusses her childhood, life at sea, going viral on TikTok and her future ambitions as an actress.

Corey Sharpe, a performer from Leicester, England, who is currently onboard Carnival Venezia with Gary.

In this episode Corey discusses what it was like to grow up with two very different parents, his late arrival to dancing and his journey on finding the best dance training for himself.

From finding work as a male stripper to partying on cruise ships. Corey has seen and done it all.

Gary and Corey exchange some of their best cabin party stories as well as how they motivate themselves onboard to maintain a healthy mind and body through the difficult times living and working away from their loved ones.

You can follow Corey’s social media on @coreyjsharpe as well as his @sharpe.performance account for fitness updates!

(All topics discussed in this episode are the views of Gary Walsh and Corey Sharpe ONLY, and do not reflect those of any cruise line or company.

Gary loses his audio towards the end of the podcast so you hear the raw camera audio instead.)

Gary interviews ex-dancer and former fellow cast mate, Jessica Hill, about her life at sea; the parties, the shock loss of her partner and mental health struggles.

Jess and Gary reminisce about their time together and Jess gives great advice for how to manage your mental health whilst working at sea as well as guidance for those performers considering their future careers away from ships.

Jess is now a new Mum alongside running one of the most successful circus school franchises in the UK.

This is a great episode for not only young performers but experienced ones too.

Lynne Worthington-Bianchi is a former youth councillor and manager, working onboard P&O and Cunard Cruise lines for 15 years.

From giving up her salaried, land based job in her early 20's, Lynne recounts her years at sea from her favourite port, holiday seasons away from home and loved ones as well as being thrown into management to finding love.

Gary sits down with drummer, Tomas Remblance. Tomas is on his very first cruise contract as the drummer in the onboard orchestra.

We discuss Tomas's influences growing up, the process of a musician's application to work onboard, as well as living onboard a ship as a crew member unable to purchase and consume alcohol due to American Law ... And so much more!!!

Gary sits down with Megan-Lea Haworth, a dancer from Northern England to discuss her time at sea.

From a young child training to training as a professional dancer, Megan-Lea has always been determined to make it in the industry, regardless of the setbacks put in her way such as injury and the covid pandemic.

In this interview Megan-Lea and Gary reminisce about how they met, the growth of their friendship, Megan-Lea’s journey in training as a dancer, to gaining her first cruise contract, what that entails and the expectations of women’s body image in the entertainment industry.

Host, Gary Walsh, re-introduces himself having rebranded the podcast.

Briefly discussing his childhood, his early career, how he got into cruise ships and where his career has taken him so far.

Gary also discusses where he sees his future on ships as well as explaining the new layout and scheduling of the podcast!