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Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)

Nic Frederick and Laura Thorne

EPR is Connecting Environmental Professionals through Conversation! Our show is brought to you by the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) and follows environmental professionals at all levels of their career in a variety of industries to bring you a nuanced and informed discussion on what it’s like to work in the environmental arena. Hear us talk through failures, struggles, and successes of the typical environmental professional. We will also highlight news, updates, and fun

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41:47

Geothermal Energy, Volcanoes, and Staying Curious as...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/05/22

Share your Field Stories!Laura interviews Dr. Angela Seligman, senior geoscientist from Clean Air Task Force, to explore the cutting edge of geothermal energy, the science behind volcanoes, and what it takes to turn curiosity into a meaningful career. From next-generation clean energy to the importance of science communication, this episode dives into how understanding what’s beneath our feet can shape a more sustainable future.Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the

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44:23

Meteorology, Climate Cancer, and Life after NBC News...

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2026/05/15

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Chase Cain, meteorologist and the former climate correspondent for NBC News, now the creator of a new YouTube series "Chase What Matters" about Meteorology, Climate Cancer, and Life after NBC News. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great

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23:58

EPR Live: Anchored in Purpose and Driven by Vision...

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2026/05/08

Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we’re LIVE from Hutchinson Island at the FAEP Conference! In this episode, we’re joined by Kelley Samuels, Senior Ecologist and Certified Project Manager at AECOM. Kelley shares her insights from over 25 years of experience in environmental permitting, impact assessment,...

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37:51

Cultural Resources Management, Transitioning from PhD...

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2026/04/24

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Angela Perri, Vice President of International at Chronicle Heritage about Cultural Resources Management, Transitioning from PhD to Field Archeology, and Working in Saudi Arabia. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a

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37:42

Oil and Gas industry, Investigative Journalism, and...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/04/17

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Melissa Troutman, award-winning journalist and filmmaker about Oil and Gas industry, Investigative Journalism, and the Permian Basin. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast

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19:51

EPR Minisode 20: Environmental Professionals Day

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/04/10

Share your Field Stories! Support the show Thanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

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43:58

Environmental Psychology, Climate Anxiety, and...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/04/03

Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Renee Lertzman, environmental psychologist and founder of Project InsideOut about Environmental Psychology, Climate Anxiety, and Behavior Change. Read her full bio below. Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future ...

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39:53

Regenerative Farming, Food Systems, and Non-Linear...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/03/27

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Kimberlee Chambers, Agriculture Program Manager at Earthworm Foundation about Regenerative Farming, Food Systems, and Non-Linear Career Paths. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support

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38:00

Rockets, Environmental Compliance at NASA, and Space...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/03/20

Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Irene Jorden Romero, NASA Goddard NEPA Manager and Cultural Resource Manager about Rockets, Environmental Compliance at NASA, and Space Mission Planning. Read her full bio below. Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a futu...

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53:14

Environmental Permitting Reform, NEPA Assignment, and...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/03/13

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Eric Beightel, Federal Strategy Director at Environmental Science Associates about Environmental Permitting Reform, NEPA Assignment, and the Future of Environmental Policy. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a

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52:31

The Endangerments Clause, Updates to ESA, and the...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/03/06

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Fred Wager, Principal Environmental Regulatory Advisor with Jacobs about The Endangerments Clause, Updates to ESA, and the Future of WOTUS. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support

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30:07

Wetland Restoration, Agricultural Water Quality, and...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/02/27

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Amy Jacobs, The Nature Conservancy, Chesapeake Bay Director, about Wetland Restoration, Agricultural Water Quality, and Chesapeake Bay Conservation. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the

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53:36

Indigenous Land Stewardship, Conservation Reform, and...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/02/20

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Lee Clauss, Southern California Project Manager with The Trust for Public Land and Principal Consultant at LSC Consulting, specializing in Indigenous land stewardship, sovereignty, and cultural resource management. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great

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34:53

Climate Anxiety, Resilience, and Community Support...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/02/13

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Sarah Newman, Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Mental Health Network about Climate Anxiety, Resilience, and Community Support. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support

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18:49

EPR Minisode 19: Environmental Forecasts

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/02/06

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! We have a new minisode for you today! This is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode on Friday this week. Thank you so much for listening!Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit

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38:01

Protecting the High Seas, Teaching the Next...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/01/30

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Jeremy Raguain, Seychellois conservationist, Italy-AOSIS Fellowship Director, and owner of Out of the Shell Solutions Seychelles about Protecting the High Seas, Teaching the Next Generation of Leaders, and Growing Up Where Conservation is Everyday Life. Read his full bio

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47:26

Making Conservation Tools Accessible, Using Data...

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2026/01/23

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Sunny Fleming, Esri's Director of Conservation about Making Conservation Tools Accessible, Using Data Responsibility in Conservation, and a New Chapter for Conservation Leadership. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to

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39:07

Using Psychology to Solve Environmental Problems,...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/01/16

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Lauren Watkins, environmental psychologist, working at the intersection of people and environmental challenges about Using Psychology to Solve Environmental Problems, Working Directly with Communities, and Managing Conflict and Tough Conversation. Read her full bio

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40:01

Starting a Podcast at 16, Career Advice for Gen Z,...

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/01/09

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Heidi Pan, Founder of the 1.5 Degrees Podcast about Starting a Podcast at 16, Career Advice for Gen Z, and Junk Journaling. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or

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15:34

EPR Minisode 18: Happy New Year!

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) ·

2026/01/01

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick!We have a new holiday minisode for you today! This is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode on Friday this week. Thank you so much for listening!Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit

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