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After almost 30 years of performing stand-up comedy on cruise ships worldwide, Tom Drake has seen everything, done everything, and so now he thinks he knows everything!
That is why he is called the "Guru of the Seas."
His podcast, which delivers all of the day's cruise and travel news, can be heard every Monday through Friday, as Tom says, wherever people "pod their cast."
Offering an "unfiltered view" of the cruise and travel industry, Tom delivers the news and then gives his opinion on what it all means. As Tom says, "It's the day's news with a bit of commentary."
If you are a fan of cruising, or maybe someone who gets frustrated with air travel, or maybe someone who likes to laugh and enjoys a frank, honest opinion, you will enjoy this podcast!
During this weekly podcast, The Guru of the Seas does something rare — he listens more than he talks. Each week, he sits down with fascinating guests who have led extraordinary and instructive careers.
This podcast is a learning experience for both you and the Guru, as he explores what makes each guest’s journey unique. Past conversations have included:
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David Shannon, who went from building furniture in Dublin to starring in the West End as The Phantom of the Opera, Chris in Miss Saigon, and Jean Valjean in Les Misérables.
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Dottie Kulasa, who reflects on her 38-year career in the cruise industry and how it has evolved over time.
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Thomas Danaher, President of Sheets.com, who shared everything a man should know about buying — and maintaining — the perfect sheets.
Presented by Best at Sea Entertainment LLC
CRUISE WITH THE GURU
🚢 Join the Guru of the Seas for a Special Celebration at Sea!
The Guru of the Seas invites you to join him as he celebrates the final voyage of legendary Cruise Director Dottie Kulasa, sailing aboard the beautiful Oceania Insignia, February 22 – March 3, 2026.
This is your chance to experience one of the world’s most elegant cruise lines — and prices have never been lower!
Enjoy exclusive cocktail parties, a special luncheon, logo gifts, a farewell cake celebration, and so much more.
If you’ve ever thought about taking your first cruise, this is the perfect opportunity. And if you’re a solo traveler, you’ll be welcomed into a fun-loving group that feels like family from day one.
"SOMETHING TO DO DURING THE PANDEMIC"
In March of 2020, the cruise and entertainment industry came to an abrupt stop. Comedians everywhere were suddenly out of work and looking for something to do. A virus from China forced most people into hiding.
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Veteran stand-up comedian Tom Drake decided to fill the downtime by launching an internet radio station named Best at Sea.
Tom also launched a daily two-hour show hosted by him as part of the programming.
Two weeks after that launch, legendary comedy-magician John Ferrentino joined the show, and the show was renamed the Big Broadcast. Within weeks radio personality BJ Odom and Oceania Cruises' "Cruise Director on Loan," Dottie Kulasa joined the show, and the Big Broadcast became bigger.
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During the ten months that the show aired, the Broadcast was visited by many guests, and everyone had lots of fun. For the most part, the guests were from the travel and entertainment industry. The show built up a nice following, but the decision was made to end the show after ten months and focus on a site that would deliver the cruise and travel news.
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Now Best at Sea Radio has become a "go-to" place for the travel industry, for cruisers and crew, officers and staff worldwide.
In addition to reporting all of today's news, Tom records a daily cruise and travel video update covering the latest stories with a bit of "tongue in cheek" comedy.
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Tom says he launched Best at Sea for something to do during the pandemic, and now it has become something to do while he is back touring the world as a headline entertainer onboard Oceania cruise line.
Starting March 29th, Tom's daily update will be broadcast from Oceania Sirena as the ship travels throughout Europe.