Sharkey's Place: The Face of Poseidon

Sharkey's Place: The Face of Poseidon

From Sharkey's Place by Rick Regan

May 29, 2026 · 31 min · Season 3 · Episode 6

About this episode

In this episode, tensions rise at Sharkey's Place as personal ambitions clash with supernatural encounters, leading to life-altering decisions.

Episode Summary In this atmospheric episode, the morning at Sharkey’s Place begins with a clash of wills and a touch of the supernatural. Magdalena confronts Captain Gordon about his "honesty" with women, urging him to treat his partner, Kirini, with the reverence of a first and last kiss. Meanwhile, the ambitious duo Aiden and Caiden reveal a "top-secret" project to bring live cod to Milbridge, sparking a debate between Kirini and Magdalena about professional ambition and the "woman's love" that truly feeds the locals. As a storm rolls in, the stakes escalate: Kirini threatens to fire Magdalena unless she attends culinary school to broaden her skills. The day culminates in a harrowing return for Captain Gordon, who claims to have faced the sea-god Poseidon amidst a squall. Driven by a divine demand for sacrifice, Gordon and Kirini make a life-altering decision to leave the cold coast of Maine for the warmth of Greece. Key Takeaways The Price of Ambition: Kirini pushes Magdalena toward formal education, highlighting the friction between traditional heritage and professional growth. Superstition vs. Reality: Captain Gordon’s encounter with "Poseidon" serves as a catalyst for a…

People in this episode

Host: Rick Regan

Topics covered

  • supernatural
  • ambition
  • family
  • cultural heritage
  • seafaring myth
  • culinary education

Keywords

  • Sharkey's Place
  • Poseidon
  • culinary school
  • ambition
  • family roots
  • superstition
  • Maine
  • Greece

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Poseidon

Places: Milbridge, Maine, Greece, Veracruz

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