The Storm Room Thu, 28 May 2026 18:36:43 -0600 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836355 en-us © 2026 The Storm Room yes 7f8d95f3-9143-511a-8f58-26a67990249e Jesse Osborn episodic false Jesse Osborn shares, life, sailing, exploration and law enforcement stories, while delving into personal development and even technical aspects of doing and saying hard things.


You will hear of high arctic ice, Northwest Passage, Greenland, boat ownership, media conflict, personal jouneys and fatherhood.  While also meeting and hearing the personal voyages of interesting people along the way.


No topic is off the table.  But there will be little to no discussion of either sports or politics here.  Only real, gritty organic wisdom and reflection.


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jesse Osborn https://storage.buzzsprout.com/r556jgyq7p6hswyca856jgnmr3o8?.jpg The Storm Room Season 2 episode 6 My Big 3 Season 2 episode 6 My Big 3 In this episode I share my three daring projects and motivations behind them.  If you would like to be involved please reach out.  Each venture involves planning, training, finance and logistics to be realized.  Reach out and join the team.

]]> In this episode I share my three daring projects and motivations behind them.  If you would like to be involved please reach out.  Each venture involves planning, training, finance and logistics to be realized.  Reach out and join the team.

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-19257055 Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:00 -0600 979 full false Season 2 Episode 5 Kelly Kirby Season 2 Episode 5 Kelly Kirby Kelly Kirby is a fascinating man, who has lived an interesting life.  Including 40 plus years of Hollywood special effects work.  You would have seen his work in the movie 1989 film "The Abyss".

Kelly's journey is far from over.  Join us as we dive deep about personal growth and what is next, as we keep looking up, up, up.

]]> Kelly Kirby is a fascinating man, who has lived an interesting life.  Including 40 plus years of Hollywood special effects work.  You would have seen his work in the movie 1989 film "The Abyss".

Kelly's journey is far from over.  Join us as we dive deep about personal growth and what is next, as we keep looking up, up, up.

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-18878342 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0600 8293 2 5 full false Season 2 Episode 4. "Bad Beetle." Season 2 Episode 4. "Bad Beetle." Some of the dumbest things we do are the most entertaining to recall.  Weather its a good story or a bad one usually has to do with intent, and luck.  Please enjoy this recollection through my 13 year old eyes, clouded as they were, and enjoy the ride with me.

]]> Some of the dumbest things we do are the most entertaining to recall.  Weather its a good story or a bad one usually has to do with intent, and luck.  Please enjoy this recollection through my 13 year old eyes, clouded as they were, and enjoy the ride with me.

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-18806208 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 1325 2 4 full false Peter Sheehan Sailor and Author Peter Sheehan Sailor and Author Please welcome Peter Sheehan.  Father, Grandfather, Sailor, Kayak adventurer and author.

Peter shares about his drive to share the Truth of the ocean and his part in spreading that truth.

This episode is full of philosophical grit as it relates to the ocean.

]]> Please welcome Peter Sheehan.  Father, Grandfather, Sailor, Kayak adventurer and author.

Peter shares about his drive to share the Truth of the ocean and his part in spreading that truth.

This episode is full of philosophical grit as it relates to the ocean.

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-18713777 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0700 2303 2 3 full false Bluebird. A coming of age story written and read by Jesse Osborn Bluebird. A coming of age story written and read by Jesse Osborn Please enjoy my story from childhood about finding my place as a young man, hungry for a fathers attention.

]]> Please enjoy my story from childhood about finding my place as a young man, hungry for a fathers attention.

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-18688113 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0700 2651 2 2 full false Welcome to the "Storm Room"! Welcome to the "Storm Room"! In this episode I'll catch you up to speed on where we have been and where we are going.  So much to talk about.  From living in the dessert, to resurrecting dreams.  This is where we start!

]]> In this episode I'll catch you up to speed on where we have been and where we are going.  So much to talk about.  From living in the dessert, to resurrecting dreams.  This is where we start!

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-18687539 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0700 1072 2 1 full false Episode #14 Chris in Alaska Episode #14 Chris in Alaska Jesse catches up with fellow sailor and friend Chris, who at anchor on his Nor Sea 17 in Alaska. 

]]> Jesse catches up with fellow sailor and friend Chris, who at anchor on his Nor Sea 17 in Alaska. 

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-11337973 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0600 2787 full false Episode #13: Odin Smith Episode #13: Odin Smith Jesse talks with up-and-coming professional sailor Odin Smith about racing, living aboard a 27' racing sailboat, the Beam of Destiny, and full moons. This fast and fun conversation will bring a smile to your face and make you feel good about the future. 

]]> Jesse talks with up-and-coming professional sailor Odin Smith about racing, living aboard a 27' racing sailboat, the Beam of Destiny, and full moons. This fast and fun conversation will bring a smile to your face and make you feel good about the future. 

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-10937589 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0600 2398 full false Episode #12: Tom Hamilton Episode #12: Tom Hamilton Jesse talks with Tom Hamilton, a lifelong sailor, about celestial navigation, things that keep us from sailing, preparing for long-term voyaging, rudder maintenance and loose rigging. 

]]> Jesse talks with Tom Hamilton, a lifelong sailor, about celestial navigation, things that keep us from sailing, preparing for long-term voyaging, rudder maintenance and loose rigging. 

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-10935890 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0600 4954 full false Episode #11 Garrett Tarter has a boat! Episode #11 Garrett Tarter has a boat! Jesse catches up with previous podcast guest Garrett Tarter. Garrett has been busy since the last time we heard from him - he's bought a boat, is living aboard, and is planning his first major offshore passage - Hawaii to the Marquesas. 
You can follow Garrett on YouTube at Garrett's Adventure and on Instagram: @garretttarter

]]> Jesse catches up with previous podcast guest Garrett Tarter. Garrett has been busy since the last time we heard from him - he's bought a boat, is living aboard, and is planning his first major offshore passage - Hawaii to the Marquesas. 
You can follow Garrett on YouTube at Garrett's Adventure and on Instagram: @garretttarter

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-10897901 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0600 3494 full false Episode #10 The Glacier Gem in detail Episode #10 The Glacier Gem in detail  The Glacier Gem is a 50', aluminum Thomas Colvin schooner, that happens to be junk-rigged, and just about to start a circumnavigation.  Nick Massey has undertaken a serious refit of the boat, replacing and building everything but the hull in order to be ready for whatever the ocean throws at him. He's put a lot of thought into the systems and layout of the Gem. Join Jesse as he dives into an in-depth look at the Glacier Gem refit with Nick Massey. To find out more, check out www.sailingglaciergem.com 

]]>  The Glacier Gem is a 50', aluminum Thomas Colvin schooner, that happens to be junk-rigged, and just about to start a circumnavigation.  Nick Massey has undertaken a serious refit of the boat, replacing and building everything but the hull in order to be ready for whatever the ocean throws at him. He's put a lot of thought into the systems and layout of the Gem. Join Jesse as he dives into an in-depth look at the Glacier Gem refit with Nick Massey. To find out more, check out www.sailingglaciergem.com 

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-10864613 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0600 3300 full false Episode #9 Scott Brown Episode #9 Scott Brown Scott Brown and Jesse talk about choosing crew, mentally preparing for leaving a land base and going sailing, Texans and Alaska.  May be mildly offensive to Texans. Some foul language is used, mostly associated with furling sails.

]]> Scott Brown and Jesse talk about choosing crew, mentally preparing for leaving a land base and going sailing, Texans and Alaska.  May be mildly offensive to Texans. Some foul language is used, mostly associated with furling sails.

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-10821484 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0600 6446 1 9 full true Episode #8 Nick Massey Episode #8 Nick Massey Nick and Jesse go way back. Listen as they talk about making the transition from full-time work with benefits to full-time re-fit and prepping for a sailing circumnavigation. 
Check out more of Nick and Monica's rebuild and sailing plans here: www.sailingglaciergem.com

]]> Nick and Jesse go way back. Listen as they talk about making the transition from full-time work with benefits to full-time re-fit and prepping for a sailing circumnavigation. 
Check out more of Nick and Monica's rebuild and sailing plans here: www.sailingglaciergem.com

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-10778283 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0600 3664 1 8 full false Episode 7: Jules & Allie of Bilge Bunnies Boat Services Episode 7: Jules & Allie of Bilge Bunnies Boat Services Jesse talks with two Pacific Northwest sailors about their overhaul and refit of a Westsail 32. They really exemplify how tenacity and determination make dreams come true. 

]]> Jesse talks with two Pacific Northwest sailors about their overhaul and refit of a Westsail 32. They really exemplify how tenacity and determination make dreams come true. 

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-10776640 Sat, 11 Jun 2022 20:00:00 -0600 3897 1 7 full false Episode #6 Jesper Lind Episode #6 Jesper Lind Jesse talks with Jesper, a Seattle-based sailor, about buying the right boat, big retrofits and the challenges of sailing while holding down a day job.  

]]> Jesse talks with Jesper, a Seattle-based sailor, about buying the right boat, big retrofits and the challenges of sailing while holding down a day job.  

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-10737391 Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0600 6341 1 6 full false Episode #5 The Mayans Episode #5 The Mayans Jesse talks with James, Nick and Ali of S/V Maya about the benefits of discomfort, setting goals and pursuing them with tenacity. 

]]> Jesse talks with James, Nick and Ali of S/V Maya about the benefits of discomfort, setting goals and pursuing them with tenacity. 

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-9590781 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0700 5685 1 5 full true Episode #4 - Garrett Tarter Episode #4 - Garrett Tarter Jesse interviews Garrett Tarter, a young man in Hawaii who is new to sailing but has big goals, a great work ethic and bright future. 

]]> Jesse interviews Garrett Tarter, a young man in Hawaii who is new to sailing but has big goals, a great work ethic and bright future. 

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-9256268 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0600 1095 1 4 full false Episode #3 Take the stairs. Navigate! Episode #3 Take the stairs. Navigate! Relying on GPS alone is like relying on the elevator.  But that convenience comes at a price and may let you down.  Take the stairs.  Navigate!

Hear Jesse's thoughts on becoming a proficient navigator and how to use traditional non electronic navigation in conjunction with your GPS.

]]> Relying on GPS alone is like relying on the elevator.  But that convenience comes at a price and may let you down.  Take the stairs.  Navigate!

Hear Jesse's thoughts on becoming a proficient navigator and how to use traditional non electronic navigation in conjunction with your GPS.

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-9078154 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600 3037 1 3 full false Episode #2 Fish and Matt the sailor. Episode #2 Fish and Matt the sailor. From the docks of San Pedro California.
Two young and enthusiastic sailors share some hard knock lessons about vessel operation and ownership.

]]> From the docks of San Pedro California.
Two young and enthusiastic sailors share some hard knock lessons about vessel operation and ownership.

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-9058502 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0600 2254 1 2 full false Episode #1: Will West, San Pedro, California Episode #1: Will West, San Pedro, California Will West is a life-long sailor. Listen as he shares his experience with us. 

]]> Will West is a life-long sailor. Listen as he shares his experience with us. 

]]> Jesse Osborn Buzzsprout-9058436 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0600 3213 full false