Stomping Grounds (TV series)

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Stomping Grounds
Genre
  • Travel television series
Created by
  • Boat Trader
  • C. Ryan McVinney
Starring
  • C. Ryan McVinney
Music byVarious
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9

Stomping Grounds[1] is an American travel and boating show[2] produced by Boat Trader and hosted by Ryan McVinney that originally premiered on YouTube on March 5, 2021,[3] followed by the official television release of the first season on various streaming platforms on Apr 4, 2022.[4]

In the show, McVinney travels across America uncovering local boating traditions and on-the-water culture, meeting up with local boaters who share tales of cherished pastimes and legendary lore from their neck of the woods. The series embarks on boating adventures[5] across a diverse range of waterways to capture the essence of America's varied rivers, lakes, bays and oceans.[6] Each episode explores different types of boats and unique watercraft used for various activities, from fishing to water sports, and delves into key features that make certain vessels ideal for their intended purposes.[7]

A Tracker boat on the water in Cape Cod for Stomping Grounds episode one.

Pilot Season[edit]

The first three episodes travel to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Florida's Panhandle region[8] and Wilmington, North Carolina[9] visiting with a host of celebrated boaters, including Brian Kelley[10] of Florida Georgia Line,[11] Netflix's Outer Banks creator Jonas Pate,[12] legendary champion powerboat racer Reggie Fountain and many more.[13]

Season 1[edit]

Season 1 features more episodes that dive further into American boating traditions[14] as McVinney drops anchor in towns across the country from the Northeast to the Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest up to the great state of Alaska.[15] Episode 6 features sailfishing in Stuart Florida,[16] and the storied past of the historic Treasure Coast while Episode 7 highlights Ernest Hemingway's iconic yacht Pilar and the Wheeler family from Maine[17] who built it for the famous author back in 1934.

Season 2[edit]

Season 2 of Stomping Grounds premiered on May 19, 2023 [18] and continued the exploration of unique boating cultures in different regions across the United States. Episode One of Season Two visited waterways around Jacksonville, Florida,[19] and featured NFL Jaguars Player Logan Cooke as well as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight squadron. Other destinations in Season Two include Chicago, IL; Nashville, TN; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA; Austin, TX; and New Orleans, LA.

Awards[edit]

The show was awarded a 2022 Viddy Award[20] for outstanding video creative in the Culture and Lifestyle category for Long Form Videos[21] and received a Neptune Award[22] from the Marine Marketers of America for outstanding video series.

The 44th Annual Telly Awards named the show a Silver Winner[23] in the online documentary series category on May 23, 2023.

Distribution[edit]

The show is distributed by Waypoint TV and airs on SLING, Tubi, Hulu, Samsung TV Plus (Channel 1184), Vizio (Channel 258), Pluto TV (Channel 2205) and Plex (Channel 258).[24]

The series is also now available on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, YouTube, iOS, Android.[25]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Stomping Grounds by Boat Trader". www.boattrader.com.
  2. ^ "Stomping Grounds - Production & Contact Info | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  3. ^ "Boat Trader tours America's boating towns in new video series | Boating Industry". boatingindustry.com (Press release). March 25, 2021.
  4. ^ "BOAT TRADER ANNOUNCES TV DEBUT OF 'STOMPING GROUNDS' SERIES INSPIRED BY AMERICA'S BOATING CULTURE". finance.yahoo.com (Press release).
  5. ^ "Boat Trader launches TV series inspired by America's boating culture | News | International Boat Industry". ibinews.com. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  6. ^ Trader, Boat. "BOAT TRADER ANNOUNCES TV DEBUT OF 'STOMPING GROUNDS' SERIES INSPIRED BY AMERICA'S BOATING CULTURE". www.prnewswire.com (Press release).
  7. ^ "Podcast: Stomping Grounds - Power & Motoryacht". powerandmotoryacht.com. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  8. ^ "Stomping Grounds Ep 2: Featuring "Brittney Marie"". Galati Yachts. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  9. ^ "Featured in Boat Trader!". lostwavemedia.com. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  10. ^ "Boat Trader Splashes 'Stomping Grounds' Episode Starring Diamond-selling Artist Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line". AP NEWS (Press release). July 30, 2021.
  11. ^ "Boat Trader video stars Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line | Boating Industry". boatingindustry.com. August 10, 2021.
  12. ^ "Boat Trader's Stomping Grounds Features Netflix Outer Banks, Gains Momentum - boats.com". www.boats.com.
  13. ^ "Boat Trader Announces TV Debut of 'Stomping Grounds' Series" (Press release). April 2, 2022.
  14. ^ Lobeck, Rachael (April 4, 2022). "Boat Trader Announces TV Debut of 'Stomping Grounds' Series". Outdoor Sportswire (Press release).
  15. ^ "Boat Trader Announces TV Debut of 'Stomping Grounds' Series Inspired by America's Boating Culture" (Press release). April 13, 2022.
  16. ^ "Popular Boating TV Show Features Boaters Across America". boats.com. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  17. ^ "Downeast Lifestyle: Hemingway's Boat, Windjammers and Lobsters in Maine's Wooden Boat Mecca". YachtWorld. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  18. ^ "Boat Trader Launches Second Season of Stomping Grounds". abcactionnews.com. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  19. ^ "Freedom Boat Club Jacksonville will host a live watch party for the May 19 Premiere of Season Two of Stomping Grounds". sjcchamber.com. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  20. ^ "Stomping Grounds by Boat Trader, EP 2: Brian Kelley And Florida's Highway On The Water". Viddy Awards. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  21. ^ "BOAT TRADER WINS VIDDY AWARD FOR 'STOMPING GROUNDS' EPISODE". Boats Group. May 20, 2022.
  22. ^ "NEPTUNES 2021". Marinemarketers. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  23. ^ "Telly Awards Silver Winner Series Online". tellyawards.com. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  24. ^ "WAYPOINT TV: The destination for outdoor entertainment". WAYPOINT TV.
  25. ^ "Watch Stomping Grounds By Boat Traders For Free". WAYPOINT TV.