Northwest

When you ask someone if they watch  “Deadliest Catch” how many people respond, “I love that show!”  As a DEN STAR (yes, you can become one!!!), we received invitations to the CATCH Con event where we would be able to meet the captains from the “big 4” boats.  I was so excited to get to see some of our other STARs as well!  As I navigated traffic, I was wondering if Phil would wear his traditional shirtless tank top, would the Hillstrom brothers be in rare form, is Sig really like that, and does everyone get along?  The event was hosted at the Wild Ginger restaurant in Seattle, and did not disappoint!!!  It was a very intimate event with about 50-75 people.  We had the opportunity to talk, laugh and enjoy meeting the captains of the boats.  Not only were the captains the “main event”, there were also the executive producers as well as the cameramen and crewmen.  The captains came in rare form, and were extremely willing to share their stories and take photos with us fans.  I hear that this year’s practical joke between a couple of the captains will be one to watch.  I was fascinated with the information that the producers had to share, because they are involved with this show, but some others as well.  Sometimes people feel that shows are “staged” (many reality shows) to attract viewers, but “Deadliest Catch” is authentic!  I could not imagine being a cameraman on the boats, but hats-off to them for being able to navigate a camera AND stay out of the way of the crab pots, workers, and captains.

What a fun time!  Here’s a couple of pictures of the STARS and leaders at this event.  I love being a part of Discovery Education and the Discovery Educators Network.