
Ep 12 Terrestrial Ecology | Professor Rachel Standish
In this episode of Paramount Importance, Kurt sits down with Professor Rachel Standish from Murdoch University to explore the fascinating world of biodiversity, ecological restoration, and the silent ...
14 Mai 202554min

Ep 11 The Return of Paramount Importance and 1st PhD update
In this episode, I’m back in the studio after five years to officially relaunch Paramount Importance! I sit down with my good mate (and now producer) Dan to talk about how this podcast started, why I ...
7 Mai 202539min

2019 Ep 10 Coral Reefs | Dr. James Gilmour
In this episode, Kurt is joined by Dr. James Gilmour from the Australian Institute of Marine Science to dive deep into the world of coral reefs—from what they are and how they function, to the mountin...
30 Apr 202555min

2019 Ep 9 Astrophysics: Deep Space | Dr. Amanda Wilber
What if you could see the universe, not with your eyes, but with radio waves? In this episode, Kurt sits down with astrophysicist Dr. Amanda Wilber to explore the hidden side of the cosmos. From myste...
23 Apr 20251h 21min

2019 Ep 8 Cats | Emeritus Professor Mike Calver and Dr. Heather Crawford
Cuddly companions or cunning killers? Kurt dives deep into the wild, weird, and dangerous world of cats in Australia. With special guests Emeritus Professor Mike Calver and Dr. Heather Crawford from M...
16 Apr 202545min

2019 Ep 7 Native bees | Dr Kit Prendergast
On this episode I speak to Bee expert Kit Prendergast about Australia’s native bees. We are all familiar with the honey bee but Australia is home to many native bees that are vitally important to our ...
15 Jun 201955min

2019 Ep 6 Great White Sharks | Dr Oliver Jewell
On this episode I speak to Great White Shark expert Oliver Jewell. Oliver has been researching Great Whites for over 10 years around the world, tagging, tracking and learning to understand their behav...
18 Mai 20191h 45min

2019 Ep 5 - Snakes and Lizards with Reptile Photographer and public eductor Ross McGibbon
Ross McGibbon is a wildlife photographer who specializes in reptiles, a public educator in reptile awareness and conservation, as well as a career firefighter. He previously worked as a professional s...
24 Apr 20191h 22min




















