"Yes, that actually happened" Legendary Stories with Richard Spacey - Part 1

05/18/20 • 34 min

Episode 6 features industry legend Richard Spacey; one of the greatest Cruise Director's of all time. Epic stories from his time onboard including pool parties (in his cabin), Oasis of the Seas, holding the record for most Captain's Hearings and his transition to life on land.

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Show notes:
0:01 - Welcome & Intro: Episode 6
Legendary Cruise Director Richard Spacey will share stories that some will question actually happened. Plus mailbag questions about sign on day and great jokes we’ve heard onstage.

2:07 - Mailbag questions
Question 1: Sherry - Crew sign on day is typically the longest of the contract, please tell your non-crew listeners what a typical sign on day is like.
Question 2: Jerry - What is a favourite joke you’ve used or heard onstage?

8:19 - Special Guest Richard Spacey
Royal Caribbean’s top rated Cruise Director left for the Celebrity head office and then went back to sea with Celebrity Cruises, Rich discusses this transition and stories of life at sea.

9:17 - Number 1 Rated Cruise Director
When Cruise Directors were rated by guests, you were always number one, what did you do that separated you from the rest?

14:30 - What was your favourite video?
Many say your classic videos and onstage skits were some of the strongest and most memorable memories for them. *Rich’s evolution of dance video
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOyh9-rZ2R8

17:08 - Major Career change
Why switch companies at the height of your popularity to take a job in the shore side office? How tough was it to go back?

20:22 - The King of Parties
You are the known as the king of parties, tell us about some of your favourites and were you close to getting fired over any of them?
25:13 - World Travel
Finally travelling the world finally after 15 years onboard ships, tell us about it.

26:45 - Oasis of the Seas and the infamous Blimp Story
Rich recalls his time on Oasis of the Seas and the legend of the blimp.
Link: https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Oasis-of-the-Seas-completes-trials-with-one-downer

33:34 - Stay tuned for Part 2

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9:17 - Number 1 Rated Cruise Director
When Cruise Directors were rated by guests, you were always number one, what did you do that separated you from the rest?

17:08 - Major Career change
Why switch companies at the height of your popularity to take a job in the shore side office? How tough was it to go back?

33:34 - Stay tuned for Part 2

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The Launch of Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady and more with Charly McDonald

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Episode 5 features Spark Cooperatives Charly McDonald as we discuss the launch of Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, the most anticipated ship in years. FF: Did you know Virgin Voyages was originally going to allow kids onboard? It’s true!

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Show notes:
0:01 - Welcome to episode 5
Mailbag questions answered and Spark Cooperative Principal and industry veteran Charly McDonald discusses all things cruising and Virgin Voyages.

1:15 - Shout out to the cruise lines working hard to get crew home
They are really going above and beyond in this unprecedented time.
Link: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/22879-celebrity-prepares-to-send-crew-home-using-ships-and-charter-flights.html

4:05 - Mailbag:
1. Patti on Facebook asks: tell us about some of the craziest passengers you’ve ever met.
2. Marina on Facebook asks us to talk about the new patents RCI has applied for called “Seaface”
Link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/royal-caribbean-cruises-sea-face-mask-trademark/

9:45 - Mitch shares his hiring story

12:30 - Special Guest Charly McDonald (Principal, Spark Cooperative)
Spark Cooperative consults on exciting new projects within the cruise and hospitality industry. Most recently, this includes working closely the past 5 years creating the Entertainment experiences for Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady.

13:40 - Charly discusses his journey in the Cruise industry

18:44 - Charly discusses Spark Cooperative
Link: http://www.sparkcooperative.com
23:55 - Charly discusses working with Virgin Voyages
He shares some information on the ship, venues and all things entertainment onboard. Wait, there's no Cruise Director?

32:54 - Name Association & thanks to Charly
Link: http://www.sparkcooperative.com

35:10 - Mike shares his hiring story & wrap up

Next Episode features Legendary Cruise Director Richard Spacey!

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Legendary Stories with Richard Spacey - Part 2

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Episode 7 picks up where we left off with Rich Spacey. We discuss his career transition, advice for new crew starting out at sea, and more stories including the legendary myth of "The Cruise Ship Streaker".

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Show notes:
0:01 - Welcome & Intro: Episode 7
Former Cruise Director and industry legend Richard Spacey continues to share stories that some will question actually happened.

0:25 - Follow up on the Blimp & the infamous rumour of “The Cruise Ship Streaker”

1:35 - How hard was it to walk away from ship life? Any chance of a comeback?
Rich shares how he retired, the anxiety of leaving ship life and what he is currently doing with his new business.

6:10 - You were known for wearing crazy socks and costumes, wearing any now?
7:15 - Rapid Fire Questions!
Favourite staff, go to drink onboard, cheesiest joke, most risqué things done and more.

12:39 - When people think of Richard Spacey, how do you want to be remembered?

14:40 - Advice to crew just starting out at sea for their own Cruise Life Experience?

16:30 - Thanks Richard!

19:30 - Guests who cruise for specific crew & next episode preview
Entertainer & Influencer Sydney Brown is our guest next week.
https://www.tiktok.com/@sydneybrown_xo
https://www.instagram.com/sydneybrown_xo
Rich’s Limey-Away video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApVeH6o_xyU

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