Alright, who caught Discovery’s Deadliest Catch season three premiere last night? And who already is hoping that kid who was bitching and moaning about getting to be captain of the Maverick takes a crab pot in the teeth?
Things I noticed watching the show:
• When those five guys abandoned ship the captain they were filming on the radio told his wife to call him back when their kids couldn’t hear her talk to him. Later, when talking about that one captain’s sons on board this year, they noted the older son had only ever been on a two-day run. When you work at such a potentially lethal job, it seems you are inclined to shield your kids from the dangers and stress. (On the other hand, that other captain—yes, I know I should know their names—has his pretty hot daughter on board. I’d let her give me crabs am I right?)
• That guy who brought his wife on board as the “cook” is going to regret it. It doesn’t hurt that she seems about half nutty anyway, but she just doesn’t look like she’s going to handle life at sea very well. If I were on that crew I’d be pissed.
• Are Coast Guard rescue teams badasses or what?
• Are Inuit bar girls hot or what? (At least I’m presuming she was Inuit. Don’t piss on my igloo fantasies!)
• I still can’t get over what a little shit Blake Painter, captain of the Maverick, is. (I looked him up.) That little toolbag sat around trying to talk smack when all the captains went out drinking, but didn’t even bother to write down the coordinates of any good fishing locations? What an ass.
• Did anyone else get the impression that the oldest son on that one boat only came on board because he saw his little brother getting TV time last year? If he was so hot to be a crab fisherman, why’d he let his little brother beat him to it?
Deadliest Catch is an evil, evil show. It’s one of those strange things where, on the surface, you can’t ever really imagine yourself watching it, but then five minutes later you’re completely hooked. I also love that most of the workers are 17, 19, etc, because it facilitates those “Gee, when I was 17 I was whining about figuring out which girl to take to prom… and these guys are busting ass and making thousands of dollars.”
Is the ‘Dirty Jobs’ guy still doing the voiceover? His voice was made for that sort of work.
Yup, still Mike Rowe, still awesome.
Ya, it is a great show. Very compelling to watch.
Funny you mentioned the captain bringing his daughter. I agree, she does seem to be pretty hot. What the hell is he thinking? She could turn out to be the toughest one of all of them or a major distraction. Speaking of distraction, I cracked up when they showed the magazines being scanned during the grocery shopping spree. Gotta get on the boat to get off.
The wife as cook should be fun to watch as well. I’m bad to, I can’t remember who is with which boat. My wife is a fan of the show also and we both smirked when she held up her flowery boots. All the other deckhands have to be thinking WTF? Who knows, they may have the best damn meals of all the boats.
As much as I want to see Blake learn a few lessons, the pompous ass, I sure hope his boat has a decent season. The deckhands will be ready for mutiny by the middle of the season if they aren’t making the catches.
I also caught part of the highlight episode from season 2 last night. I loved the practical jokes that they played on each others crab pots.
pics of daughter?
Is this on discovery HD or do I have another reason to cancel my stupid fucking cable service?
Best reality show ever. I hope the daughter kicks a whole bunch of ass. This is from a blog post about the show from around a year ago: It’s a reality show where people actually die. And now I hate myself again. But wait! I also like to watch it and picture myself doing it. Which is odd, because I really can’t think of anything I would enjoy less than chipping ice off the deck of a boat while being blasted by freezing spray and icy waves in the Bering Sea (and smelling like fish, to boot) 18 hours a day for 10 straight days. Not to mention the risk of drowning (which, if you read my last post, you know is one of my biggest fears.) I think it’s just that doing something like that would effectively quash any inferiority feelings I might have, because you gotta be one bad bitch to even climb on that boat in the first place, let alone make it home. And it’s one field that chicks haven’t made any sort of mark on yet (probably because they’re too smart, but never mind that.)
Don’t worry - I’m not buying a ticket for Alaska… but I might go fishing for crawdads in the crick, just for the rush.
I think the producers are trying to build in more “drama” where there needs to be none. I am not sure how much $$$ Discovery gives each boat to allow filming, but I scense something “fishy’.
Yes Mike Rowe still rocks, he is my personal hero.
Hey everyone,
Great to hear some real feedback on the show. I am one of the producers and the shows director of photography. It has been a fabulous four years on the boats.
Keep watching and we’ll keep making the show.
That’s how it works.
Doug Stanley
Yup. The show kicks ass. I’ve seen all the episodes. If I’m workin’ on something, I even keep it on in the background just to have something to listen to.
Blake is an arrogant little sh*t. If I knew him I would probably have beaten his ass by now. Maybe he’s alright knowing him in real life, but I doubt it. You know, the way I see it, if you’re REALLY a man, and you believe it, you don’t feel the need to brag about it every time you open your mouth. If people can see it, you don’t need to say it. Just do your damn job. I can see the crew in a mutiny throwin’ his ass overboard or using him for crab bait. If he catches no crab, that may be what happens. Or Rick, the owner, will run him off. Not seen that deckhand Justin on there. Guess he kept his word and left when Blake made captain.
And yes, that Inuit bargirl was smokin’…no, microwave…no, NUCLEAR hot. Perfect breasts. I’ve had a lot of pretty girlfriends, but never a Native American one. Maybe that’s the reason that a 4 second tv clip made such an impression! Also, I just assumed for some reason that you wouldn’t be able to find a hot girl in Dutch Harbor to save your life. I figured they would all be 300 lb weathered seahag types wearing a rubber bib covered with fish guts, and a voice like Hulk Hogan’s.
Nicole, the captain’s daughter is cute too. You gotta admire a girl who is willing to be tough, and not afraid to jump into a man’s world. Good for her.
I do wonder how many of the new guys came on board to fish, or to be a “tv star”. Maybe they think it will get them some tail. They’re probably right.
I’m almost a life-long Alaskan, but live in the interior, so I don’t know a whole lot about the fishing fleet. I *did* know crab fishing is the most dangerous job in the world, but I certainly had *no* idea that I would be so hooked (no pun intended) on a show about crab fishing!
I record the show weekly, but end up watching it (commercial free) every Tuesday. This is the *only* television show where I have found myself literally on the edge of the couch, hands usually covering my mouth before yelling, “NOOOOOOOO!” when the credits start rolling. Those darned cliff-hangers get me every time!
LOL And since ya’ll keep talking about the “hot” daughter….Jonathan Hillstrand of the Time Bandit….damn. I think *he’s* hot!!
Have to love the guys on the Northwestern~ best looking boat in the fleet and most fun to watch! Hope they all make it home safe. We’ll keep ordering King Crab at restaurants to keep them in business!
I second arctic chicks comment that that Johnathan Hillstrand is one amazing hottie!! Oh Captain, my Captain, he can be my captain anytime…something about that insane mullet he’s got going on…mmmmm….he and the rest of the guys are a welcome Tuesday night distraction to my crazy life.
i love deadliest catch
My daughter is in love, I repeat in love with your show. As a graduation from college/21st birthday gift we are going to go on an Alaska cruise in August and was so wondering if any of the people in the show will be in Alaska at that time. Would love to surprise my daughter and have her meet some of the crew even if it were to say hello and good by at the dock.
Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Dotty
I love Deadlies catch! The Maverick is my favortie boat. I think Blake Painter is the best guy to ever be on Deadliest Catch. He is adorable and loveable. I love him! May you all be safe and may God watch over you all
I can’t believe how hooked I am on this show! I was stuck at home following knee surgery and I swear I’ve watched 37 episodes. There’s just something about it that’s addicting - I love those guys! I’m sure it’s been said a 100 times by others but I’ll never complain about the price of crab legs again.
the deadliest catch if the brest, thank you to all the hard working capt,and crew’s that put their lives on the line every day to bring home the deadkiest catch.
thanks
deadliest catch is one of my all time fave shows i watch it 2 times a day and even got into the after the catch show Blake of the Mavrick, Phil of the Cornelia Marie,Jonathan of the Time Bandit, Sig of the North Western, and Keith of the Wizard you all rock and keep up the good job
I grew up in a hot, dry, desert town- Las Vegas NV. I really can’t stand the sight, smell or taste of sea food, and the only time I’ve been on a boat was on the Pirates of the Caribean ride at Disneyland… but I’m seriously thinking of booking a trip to Dutch Harbor, Alaska this October just to catch a glimpse of Captain John Hillstrand in person… what a sexy, sexy man!!!! Yummmmmmmmm… :)
My names Magoo and I know everything about the show.
My favorite captain is Sig, and my best boat is the Time Bandit.
Happy crabbing people!
so whats deal is johnathon married or what?
I had read on one site that Jonathan was married but then found out at his myspace that he must be divorced now, Because it says that he is single. I think he has two grown children though. I think hes hot too.
I *love* Blake Painter! He might be arrogant and all that, but he’s hot…so clearly it makes up for any lack of intellect or common sense on his part. ;) Give him a couple of seasons and he’ll be the hottest thing on land and sea…yum!
Love it, Love it, Love it!!!!!!
I find myself, once again, watching yet another season of,”The Deadliest Catch”
I find myself, once again, wearing my,Deadliest Catch” baseball shirt…
I find myself drooling over Johnathon Hilstrand….mmmmmmmmm
Dang tha show tha shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jonathan Hillstrand omg that man is a fishing hottie of the best kind…..jeez he really brings a goofy smile to my face….. very drool worthy…… ok but yah back to the show it rocks just like Big J Hillstrand rocks my boat
Big J Hillstrand is sweet i would love to rock him to sleep against my body every night hes in from fishin…..
So I’m not the only one who thinks J Hillstrand is hot? He’s from my town, too. Too bad he doesnt live here anymore. :(
So when will the calendar be available?…featuring of course Capt. Jonathan H. maybe a centerfold type of thing. I want to see more of that tat. Would like to show him mine… all the Captains and crew are hot and brave and I’d love to be their galley wench any time. I can really cook. No, really. wouldn’t the Time Bandit enjoy a tattooed galley wench who knows her way around the kitchen?
I wouldn’t change a thing.
Tomorrow’s all-new episode of Deadliest Catch pits man against nature when a routine Coast Guard rescue becomes anything but as a storm rolls in. Also, the Cornelia Marie heads to land for repairs while Greenhorn Moi locks horns with Capt. Keith on The Wizard! New episodes premiere every Tuesday night at 9PM on the Discovery Channel. http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/deadliestcatch/deadliestcatch.html
Love the show, I hope they all have good lives when on shore, they really deserve it. May Phil get bettter so he can be back on board with his boys. I can’t really pick my favorite captain, they all are good guys and care about each other, please continue for years to come, good to have something real on that you kinow isn’t phony…………………