On The Waterfront with Coach
Dockworkers share stories, advice, and current events in this interview podcast hosted by longshoreman veteran Coach and his daughter Marina.
Episodes
Coach and Marina talk with Drew Gutierrez and Al Galuppo about being a Gearman on the docks and the strength of our union. Recorded August 22nd, 2025 at the Avalon Arts Cultural Alliance in Wilmington, CA.
Coach and Marina are joined by the Concil District 15's Senior Advisior on Port Affairs, Diane Middleton. Diane has a deep connection to the ILWU and other trade unions while living in the Port of Los Angeles herself. Diane explains how the port operates as a political entity and shares insights into how we can think about the success of the port and longshoremen.
Coach gets to talk to the person behind his favorite restaurant, Los Tres Cochinitos.
Community Spotlight:
Coach and Marina interview Kevin Salaiz, a COD mentor and coach. They discuss the difficuties and rewards for guiding new COD longshoremen. Kevin's main advice for his mentees as well as all long shoremen is "Get Involved" with our community and great union. Kevin advocates for his Iron Sharpens Iron community.
Recorded July 18th, 2025 at the Avalon Arts Cultural Alliance in Wilmington, CA.
Coach's BFF Bear joins the crew for a chat to discuss his life on the waterfront as a lasher, dispatcher, supercargo, and a previously incaracerated individual.
Recorded May 23rd, 2025 at the Avalon Arts Cultural Alliance in Wilmington, CA.
Coach and Marina sit down with Vivian Malauulu who is an educator, longshore worker, mother, and candidate for Long Beach City Council District 7 representing West Long Beach and the Port. Vivian discusses her life on the port, her resume as an educator and politician, and her advocacy for the ILWU and labor unions throughout the city.
There will be a kick-off fundraiser for her campaign at Port Town Brewery in San Pedro, CA on Jun...
Marina sits down with Shana and Rick of the Avalon Cultural Alliance to talk about the On the Waterfront Art Exhibit and their experience managing a community center in Wilmington CA.
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Peter Dever joins Coach and Marina to discuss his experience as a longshoreman and his involvement with the ILWU. Follow @ILWU.Publicity on Youtube and Instagram for information on how to get involved with the ILWU. Recorded May 23rd, 2025 at the Avalon Arts Cultural Alliance in Wilmington, CA.
Coach and Marina sit down with Yolanda Nuhi to discuss dockworking as a woman and retirement as an ILWU member.
Coach and Marina introduce the new podcast - On the Waterfront with Coach.
Marina and Coach talk C.O.D. , the best lunch spots in the Southbay, and growing up as a longshoreman with MC Pancho.
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