This week, Conrad reconnects with his good friend Andre Ascura, a current researcher at Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory. Looking ahead, he shares his aspirations for his Ph.D. and the passion projects he hopes to undertake. Listen at https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-7bjrk-19339a3

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 camper with his dog. His mission? To create a documentary about catching a fish on the fly in each state he visits.

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 environmental science at the University of the Virgin Islands.

Conrad had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Erin Wilson, an avid multispecies angler and fisheries biologist. She shared insights from her remarkable master's studies on her two chapters on movement ecology and the use of biologgers.

This week, Conrad spoke with PhD candidate and underwater videographer Graham Montague from the University of Vermont in a fascinating conversation that explored both his research and creative work beneath the surface.

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 been a part of since getting to Florida, from Lionfish to Florida Bass. Find the episode on most major listening platforms!

This week, Conrad sat down with Michael Sipos, Florida Sea Grant Agent, to explore his journey from aquarium hobbyist to zoologist—connecting his passion for science, sustainability, and all things living.

The fish that could eat your dog?? 🐟 This week, Preston chats with John Odenkirk from the VDWR about his involvement with the Northern Snakehead introduction into the Potomac River, among other Virginia nonnatives. 🎧 Listen on most major listening apps!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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/

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/

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

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...

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!

This week, Alanna chats with Dr. Max Zavell about Black Sea Bass, Wind Farms, and Oceanography! 🎧 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!

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!

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...

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! fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/292-cutthr...

This may be appealing to some of our followers: a fish themed version of the popular game Wingspan.

Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks are the duo that hosts NCWRC's Better Fishing With 2 Bald Biologists podcast. In this episode they discuss the show's origins, highlight favorite episodes and provide tips for other agency staff considering starting a podcast. fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/292-the-no...

Are you interested in talking with other fisheries professionals to help share their story? The Fisheries Podcast is looking to fill one of our hosting positions. If interested, or if you have any questions, send us a message!

Check out this week's episode with Hannah Stapleton! Listen in to hear about Hannah's varied career path from work in Alaska to Thailand, including her most recent stint as a masters student at Montana State University. Main point: have a conservation ethic www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uez3s-...

Check out this week’s episode with Dave Ritter, a fisheries biologist, artist, and a member of the California White Shark Project. We cover Dave's career path, his passion for fish movement, how he and his wife approach finding biology jobs near each other, and more! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vwvd4-...

This week Kadie has a lovely conversation with Dr. Mairin Deith about the ins and outs of simulation models and their applications to ecological questions, as well as covering Mairin’s career path, current work, and more! Check it out! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-76p88-...

This week we catch up with Rene Martin to hear all she's done in the 5 years since first being a guest: wrapped up PhD at University of Kansas, completed postdoc at AMNH, landed professor job at University of Nebraska, & kept #SundayFishSketch going. fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/279-catchi...

Check out this week’s episode with Bridgette Nicolosi, a master’s student researching larval fish ecology of American shad. We chat about Bridgette’s path to fisheries, the benefits of taking breaks, and all about how cool and critical larval fish ecology is! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xeba5-...

Check out this week’s episode with Lauren Diaz! We chat about her work simulating steelhead life history diversity, how her master’s research on hellbenders led to a love of stream ecology, why education is so important to her, and more! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-48pgd-...

Check out this week's episode with Dr. Joey Bernhardt, an integrative biologist at the U. of Guelph and the Centre for Ecosystem Management! We chat about her career path, integrative biology, the benefits of seafood biodiversity to human health, and more! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kmkc5-...

This week Brendan chats with Dr. Michael Rennie about the IISD Experimental Lakes Area and how whole lake experiments help better understand ecology. They also discuss an ongoing project reintroducing extirpated freshwater shrimp into a lake among others fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/267-the-ex...

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 via collaborative efforts between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and various conservation groups.  www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kjwp2-...

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Maia Sosa Kapur, a Research Mathematical Statistician with the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center. Listen in to hear how Maia found her dream career in stock assessment, cool research projects Maia has led and contributed to, and more! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wxwpy-...

So stoked to share my latest @fisheriespod.bsky.social episode with Dr. Peyton Thomas! It was one of my favorite interviews to date!

Check out this week’s episode with Dr. Peyton Thomas! We talk about her research on climate change and fish physiology, how she bridges her trail running career with environmental advocacy, ways science can be a form of advocacy and more! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-f89d3-...

Check out this week’s episode with Niall Clancy! We talk about the recently released book, Keeping the Last Best Fishery: advice from Montana's biologists to the next generation. Listen in to hear how this book came about, key takeaways, and more! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-hbg9h-...

I had such a blast interviewing Marlis for this double feature of the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social candidates for 2nd VP! Glad Elise and I got the chance to do these episodes again this year!