The Fisheries Podcast
@fisheriespod.bsky.social
Sharing the stories of the amazing people and projects that make up fisheries science. Hosted by a rotating crew of fisheries professionals.
www.thefisheriespodcast.com
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Make sure you check out the latest Fisheries Podcast episode with Alison Frey! This week dives into Ali's research into southern New England Atlantic Cod and how she leverages methods like acoustic telemetry to study data-limited stocks within the population.
November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Make sure you check out the latest Fisheries Podcast episode with Alison Frey! This week dives into Ali's research into southern New England Atlantic Cod and how she leverages methods like acoustic telemetry to study data-limited stocks within the population.
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 in the Pacific North West.
Oregon State University to discuss his work on
modelling the effects of wildfire on fish and aquatic
habitats in the Pacific North West.
October 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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 in the Pacific North West.
Oregon State University to discuss his work on
modelling the effects of wildfire on fish and aquatic
habitats in the Pacific North West.
Conrad had the pleasure of speaking with Madison Casey. They delved into her research on the reproductive ecology of Silver Carp and Bighead Carp in the Platte River and its major tributaries.
October 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Conrad had the pleasure of speaking with Madison Casey. They delved into her research on the reproductive ecology of Silver Carp and Bighead Carp in the Platte River and its major tributaries.
Have you listened to this week's episode of the Fisheries Podcast yet? Alanna speaks with UMassD SMAST PhD student Sierra Wachala about all things planktonic, from larval shrimp in South Carolina to mysids in Wisconsin and larval lobster in Massachusetts!
October 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Have you listened to this week's episode of the Fisheries Podcast yet? Alanna speaks with UMassD SMAST PhD student Sierra Wachala about all things planktonic, from larval shrimp in South Carolina to mysids in Wisconsin and larval lobster in Massachusetts!
As part of the Black Bass Symposium back in August, co-host Preston Chrisman was invited to participate on a panel discussion by members of "new media." The entire Black Bass Symposium was great, but this new media session was mentioned as one of the highlights by many attendees!
October 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
As part of the Black Bass Symposium back in August, co-host Preston Chrisman was invited to participate on a panel discussion by members of "new media." The entire Black Bass Symposium was great, but this new media session was mentioned as one of the highlights by many attendees!
This week, Alanna hosts shark scientist Lindsay Graff. Her current research focuses on post-release behavior of YOY white sharks, sand tiger sharks, and dusky sharks. Lindsay recent penned a WaPo article on the commoditization of sharks in the aftermath of Jaws, and they discuss sharks in the media.
September 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This week, Alanna hosts shark scientist Lindsay Graff. Her current research focuses on post-release behavior of YOY white sharks, sand tiger sharks, and dusky sharks. Lindsay recent penned a WaPo article on the commoditization of sharks in the aftermath of Jaws, and they discuss sharks in the media.
Preston sits down with Paul Wilkes from the USFWS to cover the 75 years of the Sportfish Restoration Act and how impactful it has been for anglers, fisheries managers, and fish populations.
Find it on your favorite listening app now!
Find it on your favorite listening app now!
August 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Preston sits down with Paul Wilkes from the USFWS to cover the 75 years of the Sportfish Restoration Act and how impactful it has been for anglers, fisheries managers, and fish populations.
Find it on your favorite listening app now!
Find it on your favorite listening app now!
This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Jessie Kittel, a research scientist at the Blue World Research Institute. Jessie's research using modeling techniques has varied from humpback whales to yellowtail flounder. Jessie is also a 100-ton captain!
August 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Jessie Kittel, a research scientist at the Blue World Research Institute. Jessie's research using modeling techniques has varied from humpback whales to yellowtail flounder. Jessie is also a 100-ton captain!
Listen to Conrad talk with Nick Haddad, their discussion focuses on his experience with the IGFA and his current role as the Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager, where he oversees Return ‘Em Right at Florida Sea Grant.
Listen here: here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-y97xj-19096a7
Listen here: here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-y97xj-19096a7
July 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Listen to Conrad talk with Nick Haddad, their discussion focuses on his experience with the IGFA and his current role as the Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager, where he oversees Return ‘Em Right at Florida Sea Grant.
Listen here: here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-y97xj-19096a7
Listen here: here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-y97xj-19096a7
This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Matt Menninger, a postdoctoral researcher with the University of California Santa Cruz and The Nature Conservancy, to discuss his research on diadromous species. We hope you enjoy this episode!
July 14, 2025 at 7:39 AM
This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Matt Menninger, a postdoctoral researcher with the University of California Santa Cruz and The Nature Conservancy, to discuss his research on diadromous species. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Preston talks with Steven Bardin about the upcoming 2025 Black Bass Symposium that will be held in conjunction with the AFS meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/316-previewing-the-2025-black-bass-symposium-with-steven-bardin/?token=f7cab6c4c8222cd8e3935e302bac6ba5
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/316-previewing-the-2025-black-bass-symposium-with-steven-bardin/?token=f7cab6c4c8222cd8e3935e302bac6ba5
July 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Preston talks with Steven Bardin about the upcoming 2025 Black Bass Symposium that will be held in conjunction with the AFS meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/316-previewing-the-2025-black-bass-symposium-with-steven-bardin/?token=f7cab6c4c8222cd8e3935e302bac6ba5
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/316-previewing-the-2025-black-bass-symposium-with-steven-bardin/?token=f7cab6c4c8222cd8e3935e302bac6ba5
This week we are introduced to the newest host of The Fisheries Podcast: Conrad Pfalzgraf. The episode tells a somewhat chronological story of Conrad's young but adventurous career so far. Welcome to the podcast, Conrad!
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/315-meet-the-new-host-conrad-pfalzgraf/
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/315-meet-the-new-host-conrad-pfalzgraf/
June 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This week we are introduced to the newest host of The Fisheries Podcast: Conrad Pfalzgraf. The episode tells a somewhat chronological story of Conrad's young but adventurous career so far. Welcome to the podcast, Conrad!
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/315-meet-the-new-host-conrad-pfalzgraf/
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/315-meet-the-new-host-conrad-pfalzgraf/
We catch up with Ray Valley to discuss the new EcoFish layer at www.biobasemaps.com allowing managers to explore fish density information on top of depth, vegetation, & bottom composition data already available. Enjoy!
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/313-mapping-fish-with-biobases-ecofish/
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/313-mapping-fish-with-biobases-ecofish/
June 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We catch up with Ray Valley to discuss the new EcoFish layer at www.biobasemaps.com allowing managers to explore fish density information on top of depth, vegetation, & bottom composition data already available. Enjoy!
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/313-mapping-fish-with-biobases-ecofish/
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/313-mapping-fish-with-biobases-ecofish/
Andie Painten is generating baseline data from windfarm areas to study their eventual impact. They discuss her current work, as well as various life stages of American lobster, Jonah crab, and black sea bass, as well as extracurricular activities. Enjoy!
May 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Andie Painten is generating baseline data from windfarm areas to study their eventual impact. They discuss her current work, as well as various life stages of American lobster, Jonah crab, and black sea bass, as well as extracurricular activities. Enjoy!
Tune into the Podcast this week to hear Lesley Peterson, Director of Conservation of Freshwater Conservation Canada (formerly Trout Unlimited Canada) and @brendanspearin.bsky.social discus native Trout restoration in Alberta, Canada. 1/3
April 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Tune into the Podcast this week to hear Lesley Peterson, Director of Conservation of Freshwater Conservation Canada (formerly Trout Unlimited Canada) and @brendanspearin.bsky.social discus native Trout restoration in Alberta, Canada. 1/3
This week Nick provides an overview and review of the new game Finspan from @stonemaiergames.com. He roughly covers how to play and the similarities and differences between this and Wingspan.
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March 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This week Nick provides an overview and review of the new game Finspan from @stonemaiergames.com. He roughly covers how to play and the similarities and differences between this and Wingspan.
fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/303-a-revi...
fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/303-a-revi...
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 Toronto! Ian will be working on incorporating principles of naturalized channel design to benefit native species in Ontario. 1/3
March 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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 Toronto! Ian will be working on incorporating principles of naturalized channel design to benefit native species in Ontario. 1/3
This week, Elise chats with Jenny Norcross about her childhood love for fishing, ground breaking thesis work on Atlantic guitarfish movement, creating anatomically correct animal pottery, and more!
Main point: Things will not always go according to plan, but how you react is what matters most!
Main point: Things will not always go according to plan, but how you react is what matters most!
March 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This week, Elise chats with Jenny Norcross about her childhood love for fishing, ground breaking thesis work on Atlantic guitarfish movement, creating anatomically correct animal pottery, and more!
Main point: Things will not always go according to plan, but how you react is what matters most!
Main point: Things will not always go according to plan, but how you react is what matters most!
This week, Alanna chats with Dr. Max Zavell about Black Sea Bass, Wind Farms, and Oceanography!
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The episode can be found by copy and pasting this link or on most major listening apps: fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/300-black-...
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The episode can be found by copy and pasting this link or on most major listening apps: fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/300-black-...
March 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
This week, Alanna chats with Dr. Max Zavell about Black Sea Bass, Wind Farms, and Oceanography!
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The episode can be found by copy and pasting this link or on most major listening apps: fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/300-black-...
🎧
The episode can be found by copy and pasting this link or on most major listening apps: fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/300-black-...
On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Patrick Hannington, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. Patrick and Brendan discuss Prussian Carp, eDNA assay development, genetics, and assay validation. Come listen to learn about gynogesis and this novel invader!
February 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Patrick Hannington, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. Patrick and Brendan discuss Prussian Carp, eDNA assay development, genetics, and assay validation. Come listen to learn about gynogesis and this novel invader!
On this week's episode, Elise chats with Kylie Powers about all things Atlantic Guitarfish! Listen in to learn about Kylie's journey into graduate school, her career as a competitive swimmer, her passion for teaching, and more!
Main Point: Don't be afraid to try EVERYTHING!
Main Point: Don't be afraid to try EVERYTHING!
February 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On this week's episode, Elise chats with Kylie Powers about all things Atlantic Guitarfish! Listen in to learn about Kylie's journey into graduate school, her career as a competitive swimmer, her passion for teaching, and more!
Main Point: Don't be afraid to try EVERYTHING!
Main Point: Don't be afraid to try EVERYTHING!
This week we're introduced to new host for the podcast, Alanna Mnich, a postdoctoral researcher continuing research on larval Atlantic Bluefin Tuna among other side projects and interests. We cover her past work with larval cephalopods, low oxygen areas, and developing a new color line of chickens.
February 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This week we're introduced to new host for the podcast, Alanna Mnich, a postdoctoral researcher continuing research on larval Atlantic Bluefin Tuna among other side projects and interests. We cover her past work with larval cephalopods, low oxygen areas, and developing a new color line of chickens.
This week, Preston sits down with retired USGS Mississippi Cooperative Research Unit leader Dr. Hal Schramm to discuss his path to get to Mississippi State University, and a handful of the many research projects he worked on. Listen here: fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/295-messag...
February 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This week, Preston sits down with retired USGS Mississippi Cooperative Research Unit leader Dr. Hal Schramm to discuss his path to get to Mississippi State University, and a handful of the many research projects he worked on. Listen here: fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/295-messag...
This week Julee Stewart (MSc. graduate) and Dr. Chris Somers (University of Regina) join Brendan to talk ice fishing outcomes for fish welfare from two of their recent studies on catch and release for Cisco and Northern Pike using different tackle on tip-ups in Saskatchewan.
January 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This week Julee Stewart (MSc. graduate) and Dr. Chris Somers (University of Regina) join Brendan to talk ice fishing outcomes for fish welfare from two of their recent studies on catch and release for Cisco and Northern Pike using different tackle on tip-ups in Saskatchewan.
This week we catch up and say farewell (for now) with our long-time host Kadie Heinle. For the last 3.5 years she has been releasing her monthly episode while working towards her Ph.D. We discuss her project and her life outside of school. Enjoy!
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January 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This week we catch up and say farewell (for now) with our long-time host Kadie Heinle. For the last 3.5 years she has been releasing her monthly episode while working towards her Ph.D. We discuss her project and her life outside of school. Enjoy!
fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/292-cutthr...
fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/292-cutthr...