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The Fisheries Podcast

A team of fisheries scientists

A weekly podcast sharing stories of the amazing people and projects that make up the fisheries science profession.

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81:26

346 - Northern Snakehead and other Virginia...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/02/01

This week, Preston chats with John Odenkirk from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. They discuss John's involvement with the Northern Snakehead introduction into the Potomac River, covering everything from the initial media-driven public hysteria to the current population status and the documented impacts (or lack thereof) of the introduction. They also discuss aquatic species that have been introduced to Virginia that received less publicity, but have shown more negative

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44:57

345 - Tapping into Local Angler Knowledge with PhD...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/01/25

Brendan is joined by Joel Zhang, who is currently working on his PhD with Dr. Steven Cooke and Dr. David Phillip at Carleton University. Brendan and Joel discuss Joel's current work looking at the impact of sanctuaries on local black bass populations, and how they used local angler knowledge to gain more information about how the fishery has performed over time. They also discuss Joel's goals of bringing more social science into the field.Joel's Paper: Local Angler Knowledge Reveals Declines in

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43:41

344- Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Apicomplexan Blood...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/01/17

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. Her research focuses on the biodiversity and taxonomy of Apicomplexan blood parasites that infect coral reef fishes. They speak on the accessibility of scientific information and the benefit of a variety of different media types to spread scientific awareness. We hope you enjoy this week's

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41:39

343 - Sharks of Ningaloo and Around the World with...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/01/11

Joining Alanna on the podcast this week is Dr. Emily Lester, a marine ecologist with an interest in coral reef ecosystems, predator-prey dynamics, and anthropogenic changes to animal behavior. Emily shares her experience working with the whale sharks of Ningaloo and explains the process to becoming a Fulbright researcher. Listeners will get a sneak peak of Emily's newest research on meeting goals in global shark conservation!Main point: "The best conservation happens when people and nature both

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40:38

342 - The history and the future of Smallmouth Bass...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/01/04

This week, Preston catches up with Andrew Bade, the supervisor of the Warmwater and Coldwater Fisheries Management Programs for Connecticut DEEP. They discuss Andrew's education and career journeys, before diving into the history of introduced Smallmouth Bass in Connecticut. Andrew focuses in and shares the unique and cyclical history of Smallmouth Bass in one of Connecticut's lakes, as well as the current management strategies they are implementing to restore this popular fishery. We hope that

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74:51

341 - "Would a Walleye by any other name taste as...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/12/28

For the final episode of 2025 The Fisheries Podcast brings you an absolutely delightful conversation between Brendan and Dr. Nicholas Mandrak of the University of Toronto Scarborough on binomial nomenclature, the Committee on Names of Fishes, and most importantly, how and why fish get and keep and or change their scientific and or common names!Dr. Mandrak is a legendary scientist in Canadian circles, having co-authored over 250 primary publications, over 100 government reports, 40 COSEWIC reports,

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81:45

340 - Tales of the 48 with Ryan Burch

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/12/21

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. In the spirit of the holiday season, Ryan reflects on the kindness he's encountered from people across the first 24 states. He shares heartwarming stories that showcase not only the fish he has caught but also the hospitality and

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51:14

339 - Natural Chemical Tracers and Applications in...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/12/14

This week Alanna chats with Dr. John Mohan, a Conservation Biologist in Protected Resources at the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, about his work using chemical tracers such as trace elements and isotopes in fisheries science. The two chemistry fans talk about applications in species such as striped bass, Atlantic croakers, Pacific bluefin tuna, and a variety of sharks. John provides a crash course in chemical tracers for those interested in using these tools, and gives excellent advice

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28:09

338 - Preston goes solo: personal and professional...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/12/07

This week, a busy 2025, a lack of sleep, and possible procrastination result in Preston having to do a solo episode. He provides updates on his career journey since he was last on the show as a guest in late 2023. He then opens up about some of the personal challenges going on at home and he wraps up by giving out some of his top book recommendations in several science-y categories. Main point: "Never hesitate to reach out for help." Preston's Instagram: @hokie_fish_biologist Get in touch with

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38:03

337 - CITES, international shark fisheries policy,...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/11/30

This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) hosts Dr. David Shiffman (@whysharksmatter), an interdisciplinary ocean conservation scientist whose research focuses on the ecology and conservation of chondrichthyan fishes, to talk about this week's COP20 CITES shark and ray proposals! David is a public science engagement specialist, an award-winning writer and educator, and author of the book “Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator”. He currently works as an ocean

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60:30

336 - Should we keep stocking Chinook Salmon in Lake...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/11/23

Brendan is joined by Dr. Kathryn Peiman to discuss the history of non-native salmonids in the Lake Ontario, and her current work on an opinion piece regarding the stocking of Chinook salmon in the Great Lakes. Tune in to learn about the history of how long ago these fishes found themselves in Lake Ontario, how many times it's been tried, and the impacts that managing Lake Ontario for these salmonids has had on how we use Lake Ontario. They cover the impacts of stocking, how Alewife have driven

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79:26

335 - Muskie Acoustic Telemetry, Expert Knowledge...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/11/16

This week's episode showcases the result of when two dedicated fisheries biologists and passionate anglers come together to record a podcast. Conrad had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Erin Wilson, an avid multispecies angler and fisheries biologist. Erin has leveraged her passion and skills in her career, discussing how instrumental being an angler has been for her success in the fisheries world. She shared insights from her remarkable master's studies, highlighting her first chapter on

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40:55

334 - Southern New England Cod with Ali Frey

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/11/09

This week Alanna interviews PhD candidate Ali Frey. Ali obtained her Bachelor's degree at the University of Rhode Island where she researched little skates and ichthyoplankton before working at the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Northeast Fisheries Science Center. The two discuss Ali's current research into southern New England Atlantic Cod at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology and how she leverages methods like acoustic telemetry to study

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58:20

333 - AGFC's Black Bass Program with Jeremy Risley...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/11/02

This week, Preston sits down with Jeremy Risley and Eric Naas from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Black Bass Program. They highlight many of the important projects that the Black Bass Program conducts and their innovative process to formulate their statewide Reservoir Black Bass Management Plan. They also discuss the immense excitement that is building for the upcoming Legacy Lunker Program. We hope that you enjoy this episode!Main point: "Your fishing stories are immensely valuable and

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54:40

332 - Modelling the Effects of Wildifre on Food Webs...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/10/26

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. Dr. Roon and his coauthors have been using foodweb models to understand how changing fire disturbance regimes could impact aquatic life with an emphasis on fish. Tune in to learn how fire can negatively and positively impact fish and their habitats.You can read their recently published article "Linking Fire, Food Webs,

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40:54

331 - Reproductive Ecology of Silver Carp and Bighead...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/10/19

This week, Conrad had the pleasure of speaking with Madison Casey, a first-year Master's student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the Learning from Anatomy, Morphology, and Phylogenetics Lab (LAMP). In their conversation, Madison shared the valuable perspectives she gained from her various fisheries jobs before pursuing her Master’s. These experiences were instrumental in shaping her career aspirations. They delved into her research on the reproductive ecology of Silver Carp and Bighead Carp

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60:25

330 - Larval Crustaceans with Sierra Wachala

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/10/12

In this episode Alanna chats with PhD student and plankton specialist Sierra Wachala. Sierra has studied larval shrimp in South Carolina, mysids in Wisconsin, and now lobster larvae in Massachusetts. The two also discuss Sierra's time as a NOAA Hollings Scholar, a research exchange to Alaska, and living and working in the field of marine science with severe allergies. Tune in if you are interested in learning about how rabbits play a critical role in a method for gut content analysis!Main point:

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55:26

329 - AFS' vision for the future with Executive...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/10/05

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 and the success of the San Antonio meeting in August. Jeff then discusses his innovative vision for how AFS can evolve to continue to meet the needs of its diverse membership base and to support federal employees in the current unpredictable political climate. We hope that you enjoy this

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53:01

328 - Novel Biologgers and Catch and Release Angling...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/09/28

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 appearance on the podcast, starting off with a novel biologging tool he's created as part of his Ph.D work. In addition, they discuss the who what and when of the novel biologger, work on gear size, the impacts of livewell additives, and some interesting barotrauma studies.Luc would love your input

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57:12

327 - The Tackle Shop Maine: Navigating the Status...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/09/21

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 fishery's status on George's business, emphasizing the vital role conservation plays in ensuring its longevity. They discuss how being a well-informed fisherman is key to effective conservation of our fisheries, noting that it’s as much a responsibility of fishermen as it is for enforcement agencies to make

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