
329 - AFS' vision for the future with Executive Director Jeff Kopaska
This week, Preston chats with the new Executive Director of The American Fisheries Society (AFS), Jeff Kopaska. They cover the unprecedented challenges Jeff has faced in his first year in the new role...
5 Okt 202555min

328 - Novel Biologgers and Catch and Release Angling Impacts with Phd Candidate Luc LaRochelle
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 gives an update on what he's been up to since his last...
28 Sep 202553min

327 - The Tackle Shop Maine: Navigating the Status of the Striped Bass Fishery and the Role of Informed Anglers in Long-Term Conservation
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 conversation, they dive into the impact of the striper fishe...
21 Sep 202557min

326 - Fiftieth Anniversary of Jaws and the State of Sharks in Media with Lindsay Graff
This week, Alanna hosts shark scientist Lindsay Graff. Lindsay has worked with countless shark species globally, from the Bahamas, South Africa, and Fiji, to Cape Cod. Lindsay is currently pursuing he...
14 Sep 202559min

325 - Using Traditional Ecological Knowledge to enhance fisheries research with Chessie Mason
This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Cardiff University PhD researcher Chessie Mason as they discuss Chessie's career in shark research. They cover her role as the former Outreach Coordi...
8 Sep 202551min

324 - Seventy-fifth anniversary of the Sportfish Restoration Act with Paul Wilkes
August 9th, 2025, marked the 75th anniversary of US President Harry Truman signing the Federal Aid in Sportfish Restoration Act into law. To help listeners better appreciate the impact the act has had...
31 Aug 202533min

323 - The Canadian Crayfish Wars with Dr. Premek Hamr, AKA Dr. Crayfish
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 his start in Tasmania on the largest Freshwater Cra...
24 Aug 20251h 2min

322 - Prep and Early Considerations of a PhD, Applied Fisheries Science Technologies, and Importance of Integrating With Your Fisheries Community with Andre Ascura
This week, Conrad reconnects with his good friend Andre Ascura, a current researcher at Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory. Andre discusses his journey toward securing a Ph.D., highlighting the chal...
17 Aug 202556min


















