The Fisheries Podcast
Episodes
354 - Media's role in conservation conflicts: American lobster fisheries and North Atlantic right whales with Dr. Marcus Reamer
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) sits down with Dr. Marcus Reamer, a Lecturer at the University of Miami, to discuss his research on communicat...
353 - Finding and Protecting Ontario’s Freshwater Species at Risk with Jason Barnucz
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode Brendan is joined by Jason Barnucz, an Aquatic Science Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Ontario Mussel team to talk ...
The Hidden World Below: Life Beneath the Surface Through Research and Visual Storytelling with Graham Montague
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens beneath the surface of an aquatic system is a world most people never see—but today’s guest is bringing that hidden world to life thr...
351 - Kelp Forests, Bivalves, and Polyculture with Dr. Gretchen McCarthy
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Fisheries Podcast, Alanna hosts Dr. Gretchen McCarthy. The two discuss experiences in oyster farming, Gretchen's time as a Holl...
350 - Researching Florida's fisheries, from Lionfish to forward facing sonar, with Dr. Mike Allen
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston sits down with Dr. Mike Allen from the University of Florida. They discuss just a few of the myriad research projects that Mike has...
349 - Gonzo Itchyology, a Graphic Guide with Dr. Milton Love & Jessica Eggers
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode Brendan is joined by the delightful minds behind Gonzo Ichthyology, A Graphic Guide. This incredibly illustrated book is a hilar...
Episode 348 - Spearfishing Adventures, Hormonal Induction Spawning Research, Invasive Species Removal, Aquaria, Aquaculture, and Staying Curious with Florida Sea Grant Agent Michael Sipos
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conrad sat down with Michael Sipos, Florida Sea Grant Agent, to explore his journey from aquarium hobbyist to marine biologist—connecting his passio...
347 - Grouper Spawning with Janelle Layton
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alanna speaks with Janelle Layton, a MS/PHD student at Oregon State University about her multi-faceted research on the famous grouper spawn...
346 - Northern Snakehead and other Virginia nonnatives with John Odenkirk
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with John Odenkirk from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. They discuss John's involvement with the Nor...
345 - Tapping into Local Angler Knowledge with PhD Candidate Joel Zhang from Carelton University
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan is joined by Joel Zhang, who is currently working on his PhD with Dr. Steven Cooke and Dr. David Phillip at Carleton University. Brendan and...
344- Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Apicomplexan Blood Parasites Infecting Coral Reef Fishes with Natalie Ritter
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Conrad had the pleasure of speaking with his good friend, Natalie Ritter. Natalie is currently pursuing her master's degree in Marine and E...
343 - Sharks of Ningaloo and Around the World with Dr. Emily Lester
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Alanna on the podcast this week is Dr. Emily Lester, a marine ecologist with an interest in coral reef ecosystems, predator-prey dynamics, and...
342 - The history and the future of Smallmouth Bass management in Connecticut with Andrew Bade
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston catches up with Andrew Bade, the supervisor of the Warmwater and Coldwater Fisheries Management Programs for Connecticut DEEP....
341 - "Would a Walleye by any other name taste as sweet?" A discussion on how fishes get their names with Dr. Nicholas Mandrak
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the final episode of 2025 The Fisheries Podcast brings you an absolutely delightful conversation between Brendan and Dr. Nicholas Mandrak of the U...
340 - Tales of the 48 with Ryan Burch
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Conrad speaks with his friend Ryan Burch of @talesofthe48. Ryan is on an inspiring journey, traveling across the lower 48 states in a truck...
339 - Natural Chemical Tracers and Applications in Fisheries with Dr. John Mohan
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alanna chats with Dr. John Mohan, a Conservation Biologist in Protected Resources at the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, about ...
338 - Preston goes solo: personal and professional updates, and science-y book recommendations
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a busy 2025, a lack of sleep, and possible procrastination result in Preston having to do a solo episode. He provides updates on his career...
337 - CITES, international shark fisheries policy, and Why Sharks Matter with Dr. David Shiffman
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) hosts Dr. David Shiffman (@whysharksmatter), an interdisciplinary ocean conservation scientist whose research ...
336 - Should we keep stocking Chinook Salmon in Lake Ontario? A converstaion with Dr. Kathryn Peiman
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan is joined by Dr. Kathryn Peiman to discuss the history of non-native salmonids in the Lake Ontario, and her current work on an opinion piece r...
335 - Muskie Acoustic Telemetry, Expert Knowledge Holders and the Power of Putting Yourself Out There with Erin Wilson
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode showcases the result of when two dedicated fisheries biologists and passionate anglers come together to record a podcast. Conrad h...
334 - Southern New England Cod with Ali Frey
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alanna interviews PhD candidate Ali Frey. Ali obtained her Bachelor's degree at the University of Rhode Island where she researched little s...
333 - AGFC's Black Bass Program with Jeremy Risley and Eric Naas
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston sits down with Jeremy Risley and Eric Naas from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Black Bass Program. They highlight many of ...
332 - Modelling the Effects of Wildifre on Food Webs and Fish with Dr. Dave Roon
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan is joined by Dr. Dave Roon from Oregon State University to discuss his work on modelling the effects of wildfire on fish and aquatic habitats ...
331 - Reproductive Ecology of Silver Carp and Bighead Carp in the Platte River and Its Major Tributaries with Madison Casey
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Conrad had the pleasure of speaking with Madison Casey, a first-year Master's student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the Learning...
330 - Larval Crustaceans with Sierra Wachala
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Alanna chats with PhD student and plankton specialist Sierra Wachala. Sierra has studied larval shrimp in South Carolina, mysids in Wi...
329 - AFS' vision for the future with Executive Director Jeff Kopaska
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with the new Executive Director of The American Fisheries Society (AFS), Jeff Kopaska. They cover the unprecedented challenge...
328 - Novel Biologgers and Catch and Release Angling Impacts with Phd Candidate Luc LaRochelle
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan is joined by Luc LaRochelle, a PhD Candidate at Carleton University where he's working with Dr. Steven Cooke and Dr. Andy Danylchuk. Luc giv...
327 - The Tackle Shop Maine: Navigating the Status of the Striped Bass Fishery and the Role of Informed Anglers in Long-Term Conservation
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, join Conrad as he reconnects with his good friend George, the new owner of The Tackle Shop in Falmouth, Maine. In their engaging conversati...
326 - Fiftieth Anniversary of Jaws and the State of Sharks in Media with Lindsay Graff
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alanna hosts shark scientist Lindsay Graff. Lindsay has worked with countless shark species globally, from the Bahamas, South Africa, and F...
325 - Using Traditional Ecological Knowledge to enhance fisheries research with Chessie Mason
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Cardiff University PhD researcher Chessie Mason as they discuss Chessie's career in shark research....
324 - Seventy-fifth anniversary of the Sportfish Restoration Act with Paul Wilkes
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
August 9th, 2025, marked the 75th anniversary of US President Harry Truman signing the Federal Aid in Sportfish Restoration Act into law. To help list...
323 - The Canadian Crayfish Wars with Dr. Premek Hamr, AKA Dr. Crayfish
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan is joined by Dr. Premek Hamr, a Canadian researcher who has dedicated much of his life's work to Canadian crayfish. They discuss how he got ...
322 - Prep and Early Considerations of a PhD, Applied Fisheries Science Technologies, and Importance of Integrating With Your Fisheries Community with Andre Ascura
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Conrad reconnects with his good friend Andre Ascura, a current researcher at Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory. Andre discusses his jour...
321 - Fisheries From Hawaii to Scotland with Dr. Jessie Kittel
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Jessie Kittel, a research scientist at the Blue World Research Institute, about her path in fisheries from Oregon to Ha...
320 - Introducing the Bartram's Bass with Dr. Mark Scott
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with Dr. Mark Scott from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Mark shares some of the unique projects that his...
319 - Pit Tag Primer with Brian Beckley of Voda IQ and Josh Murauskas
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Brian Beckley and Josh Murauskas for a deep dive into PIT tags - a small electronic device used in fisher...
318 - Return 'Em Right, Complexities of Certifying a World Record Fish, and Leveraging Social Media with Nick Haddad
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Conrad had the pleasure of talking with Nick Haddad. Together, they delve into Nick's career journey and how it set him up to ...
317 - Restoring Southern California Steelhead with Dr. Matt Mensinger
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Matt Mensinger, a postdoctoral researcher with the University of California Santa Cruz and The Nature Conservancy, to d...
316 - Previewing the 2025 Black Bass Symposium with Steven Bardin
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston catches up with Steven Bardin, who appeared as a guest in Episode 261 a little over a year ago. They catch up on what has happen...
315 - Meet the new host, Conrad Pfalzgraf
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are introduced to the newest host of The Fisheries Podcast, Conrad Pfalzgraf. He and Nick go down a somewhat chronological recap of...
314 - Round Goby and White Sucker Interactions, Impacts, and Thermal Tolerances in the Tributaries of Southern Ontario with Dr. Meagan Kindree
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode Brendan chats with Dr. Meagan Kindree about her work on the interactions between the invasive Round Goby and the native White Su...
313 - Mapping fish with BioBase's EcoFish
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick catches up with Ray Valley, co-founder of www.biobasemaps.com. Ray was originally a guest on episode 183 of the show and discuss...
312 - Groundfish Trawls and Regional Framework Models with Keith Hankowsky
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alanna chats with SMAST masters student Keith Hankowsky to discuss his work conducting groundfish trawl surveys in the southern New England...
311 - The importance of leadership and communication in fisheries science with Dr. Steve McMullin
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston catches up with Dr. Steve McMullin, an associate professor emeritus with Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environme...
310 - Conservation journalist Ben Goldfarb talks Beavers, Road Ecology, and his upcoming Fish book!
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Ben Goldfarb, an independent conservation journalist. He's the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is...
309 - Lake Michigan sportfish management in Southeastern Wisconsin with Cheryl Masterson
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise chats with Cheryl Masterson, a Wisconsin DNR team supervisor and long time Lake Michigan fisheries manager. They chat about Cheryl's ...
308 - BACI Surveys in Windfarm Areas with Andie Painten
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alanna chats with SMAST masters student Andie Painten, who is generating baseline data from windfarm areas to study their eventual impact. ...
307 - Managing North Carolina's piedmont fisheries with Lawrence Dorsey
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston catches up with Lawrence Dorsey, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's fisheries supervisor for the piedmont region...
306 - Native Trout Restoration in Alberta with Lesley Peterson from Freshwater Conservation Canada
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode Brendan talks with Lesley Peterson, the Director of Conservation for Freshwater Conservation Canada, an organization formerly kn...
305 - Working with Ecuadorian Artisanal Fisheries to Reduce Sea Turtle Bycatch with MarÃa Dabrowski
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alanna chats with MarÃa Dabrowski, the senior research associate at Rare's Center Behavior and the Environment. MarÃa describes her non-l...
304 - The Sicklefin Redhorse and maintaining aquatic diversity with Dr. Luke Etchison
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston sits down with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission's Dr. Luke Etchison. They discuss the recently described Sicklefin R...
303 - A Review of Finspan
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Nick provides an overview and review of the brand new board game Finspan. For six years, fish enthusiasts across the globe have been jealous...
302 - Linking natural channel design with positive fisheries outcomes with PHD Candidate Ian Smith from the University of Toronto
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Ian Smith, a professional geomorphologist that is now doing his PhD at the age of 62 at the University of...
301 - Untangling the movement and habitat use of Atlantic guitarfish in South Florida with Jenny Norcross
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with University of Miami Shark Research and Conservation Program Master's student Jenny Norcross (IG: @j...
300 - Black Sea Bass, Wind Farms, and Oceanography with Dr. Max Zavell
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alanna chats with Dr. Max Zavell, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Techn...
299 - Managing small impoundments and using social media to dispel angling myths with Shan O'Gorman
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston sits down with private lake manager Shan O'Gorman. They discuss Shan's path to owning and operating his own lake management busines...
298 - Prussian Carp, from strange reproductive techniques to eDNA assay development, with Patrick Hannington from the University of Alberta
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Patrick Hannington, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. His interest...
297 - Studying the elusive Atlantic Guitarfish with Kylie Powers
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Miami Rosenstiel Master's student Kylie Powers (IG: @kylie_powers_) to talk all things...
296 - Meet the new host Alanna Mnich
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're introduced to our new host Alanna Mnich. Alanna tells us about her past spent studying larval cephalopods and Atlantic Bluefin T...
295 - Messages for current fisheries managers with Dr. Hal Schramm
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston sits down with retired USGS Mississippi Cooperative Research Unit leader Dr. Hal Schramm. They discuss Hal's path to ge...
294 - Ice fishing catch and release outcomes with Julee Stewart and Dr. Chris Somers from the University of Regina
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Julee Stewart (MSc. graduate) and Dr. Chris Somers (University of Regina) join Brendan to talk ice fishing outcomes for fish welfare from tw...
293 - The sharks of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary with Brett Sweezey
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Texas A&M PhD candidate Brett Sweezey (IG/Bluesky/Threads: @saltwatersweezey). They discuss Bre...
292 - Cutthroat Trout and Catching Up with Kadie Heinle
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we catch up with and say goodbye (for now) to Kadie Heinle. For the last three and a half years Kadie has been not only hosting this podcast...
291 - The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's podcasting duo: the 2 Bald Biologists
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). They are the duo that...
290 - A Discussion and Intro to AI Tools in Ecology with Jason Granberg
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jason Granberg from the Wisconsin DNR joins Brendan to talk about the use of artificial intelligence tools in ecology and conservation. Th...
289 - Evaluating the cost of bycatch and entanglement with Naya O'Reilly
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise chats with Naya O'Reilly, a current PhD student at UC Boulder studying fisheries bycatch and marine mammal entanglement in Hawaii. Th...
288 – Following the Spark to Fisheries Research with Hannah Stapleton
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kadie chats with Hannah Stapleton, a masters student in the Montana Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit at Montana State University. Listen ...
287 - South Carolina's diadromous fishes with Ellen Waldrop
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' Ellen Waldrop. They cover Ellen's journey from ponds in New Je...
286 - Protecting Wetlands and Native Fishes from Common Carp at Delta Marsh with Paige Kowal of Ducks Unlimited Canada
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Paige Kowal from Ducks Unlimited Canada joins Brendan to talk about Delta Marsh, an over 18,000 hectare freshwater coastal wetland in Man...
285 - Shark stress physiology, newborn sawfish, and wearing many hats with Jake Jerome
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG @elisemobranchii) sits down - in person! - with Jake Jerome who holds many roles including Lecturer at the University of Miami, I...
284 - The Scenic Route to Fisheries Biology with T. David Ritter
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kadie chats with T. David (Dave) Ritter, a fisheries biologist, artist, and one of the members of the California White Shark Project. Throug...
283 - Catch and release mortality, age estimation, and the Chub Club with Dr. Derek Crane
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with Coastal Carolina University's Dr. Derek Crane. They discuss Derek's background and career journey from Pennsylvania t...
282 - Multi-Agency Coordination, Invasive Plant Response, and More with Ceci Weibert from Michigan's EGLE
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ceci Weibert from Michigan's Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) joins Brendan to talk about her work with the Great Lakes Commission on coord...
281 - Predicting global fisheries conflicts with Dr. Keiko Nomura
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Dr. Keiko Nomura, a current post doc in the Environmental Data Science Innovation and Inclusion La...
280 - Diving into Simulation Models with Dr. Mairin Deith
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kadie chats with Dr. Mairin Deith primarily about the ins and outs of simulation models and their applications to ecological questions, but ...
279 - Catching up with Dr. Rene Martin
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe it has been over five years since we have heard from the amazing Rene Martin? In this episode we catch up with this former guest (Epis...
278 - Two careers in black bass conservation with Gene Gilliland
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with Gene Gilliland. Gene is a retired biologist from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and has been the Natio...
277 - Fish Identification, Learning and Teaching with Shona Derlukewich
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brendan is joined by Shona Derlukewich of "School of Fish" - https://www.schooloffishid.com/ to learn some tips and tricks in identifying sm...
276 - Zig-zagging and leaving it better with Jasmine Nyce
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Jasmine "Jaz" Nyce (IG: @thenycephotos), a current PhD student in the Movement Ecology...
275 - Outdoor Adventures and Larval Fish Ecology with Bridgette Nicolosi
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kadie catches up with Bridgette Nicolosi, a master's student at Georgia Southern University. Bridgette's research focuses primarily on larv...
274 - Managing Virginia's notorious invasive species with Chief of Fisheries Dr. Mike Bednarski
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with Dr. Mike Bednarski, who is the Chief of Fisheries for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR). Mike compare...
273 - Simulating Steelhead Life History Diversity with Lauren Diaz
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kadie chats with Lauren Diaz, a Ph.D. candidate at Oregon State University studying steelhead life history diversity and population dynamics...
272 - Paddlefish research, black bass management, and the importance of forming community connections with Ryan Gary
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Tidal Black Bass Manager, Maryland native, and longtime Fisheries Podcast listener Ryan Gary to di...
271 - Ontario's Invading Species Awareness Program, Outreach, Early Detection and Response with Brook Schryer from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brook Schryer from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters joins Brendan on this weeks episode to talk about aquatic invasive species in Ontario...
270 - Fisheries genetics, from the early days to now, with Dr. Eric Hallerman
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with Dr. Eric Hallerman. Eric retired earlier this year following a 34 year career as a faculty member of Virginia Tech's Dep...
269 - Stress in Fish from Catch and Release Angling and Genetic Methods to Quantify them & AFS Publishing with Dr. Caleb Hasler
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Caleb Hasler joins Brendan to talk about his work on catch and release angling, some new techniques using genetic expression to look at stress in ...
268 - Little Women, Big Sharks LLC, and overcoming barriers to study and teach about Puerto Rico's sharks with Wanda Ortiz Baez
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Puerto Rican marine scientist and educator Wanda Ortiz Baez (IG: @sharkchicapr). Wanda holds bach...
267 - Benefits of Biodiversity with Dr. Joey Bernhardt
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kadie chats with Dr. Joey Bernhardt (@JoeyBernhardt) an integrative ecologist and an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph. Joey's...
266 - Encouraging industry outreach efforts and the view from a chief's perspective with Ross Self
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with Ross Self, who is the Chief of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' Freshwater Fisheries Sect...
265 - The Experimental Lakes Area and Whole Lake Experiments with Dr. Michael Rennie
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brendan chats with Dr. Michael Rennie about the IISD Experimental Lakes Area – or ELA for short. The ELA is one of the most influential ...
264 - Joe Cermele discusses popular fishing media
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Nick hops back in the hosting saddle to chat with Joe Cermele. Joe has been in the popular fishing media world for twenty years. You may ha...
263 - Antarctic toothfish, penguins, and polar science and policy with Rose Leeger
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Rose Leeger (IG: @researcherose), a Nova Southeastern University alum, 3-time NOAA intern, and cu...
262 - Collaborative efforts lead to MN's Native Fish Bill with Dr. Shannon Fisher and Tyler Winter
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kadie chats with returning guest, Tyler Winter and new guest, Dr. Shannon Fisher about how Minnesota's recent Native Fish Bill came about vi...
261 - Private lake management, black bass conservation, and an early look at the Black Bass 2025 Symposium with Steven Bardin
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with Steven Bardin, who is quite possibly the busiest person in the field of fisheries. Steven owns a successful sma...
260 - Uncovering the secret lives of sharks, rays, and chimaeras in India with Zoya Tyabji
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) talks with Dalhousie University PhD candidate Zoya Tyabji (IG: @zotabs)! For her PhD research, she surveys l...
259 - Following Moments of Joy to a Stock Assessment Career with Dr. Maia Sosa Kapur
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kadie chats with Dr. Maia Sosa Kapur, a Research Mathematical Statistician with the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center. Throughout the int...
258 - Studying the evolution of fishes and ancient lakes with Dr. Jeff McKinnon
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston chats with Dr. Jeff McKinnon. Jeff is a professor of biology at East Carolina University and primarily studies various evolut...
257 - How fishers' memories and knowledge can be used to manage data poor fisheries in developing countries with Dr. Leandro Castello
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) talks with Dr. Leandro Castello about his interdisciplinary research on arapaima fisheries in the Amazon, hi...
256 - Science is Advocacy with Dr. Peyton Thomas
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kadie chats with Dr. Peyton Thomas, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Colorado Boulder with the Arctic Rivers Project a...
255 - Smallmouth Bass movement and North Carolina fisheries with Seth Mycko
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Preston catches up with Seth Mycko, a sportfish biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. They discuss the moveme...