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Marine Conservation Happy Hour

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by @DrScarlettSmash and @Craken_McCraic. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, polar bears and more), sharks and other fish, invertebrates (especially squid & octopuses because they

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14:42

Marine mammal quiz - with Regina Asmutis-Silvia

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/10/29

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken get their marine mammal knowledge tested by Regina Asmutis-Silvia, the Executive Director of Whale and Dolphin Conservation (North America). How well do they do in Regina's fiendish marine mammal trivia quiz? How well will you do? For more information on WDC's conservation work in North America, visit: https://us.whales.org/. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog

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17:27

Current issues in whale and dolphin conservation -...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/10/22

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with Regina Asmutis-Silvia, the Executive Director of Whale and Dolphin Conservation (North America) about current hot topic issues in whale and dolphin conservation in the US. For more information about WDC please visit: https://us.whales.org/. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical

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17:34

The science of Jaws - with Simon Allen

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/10/15

It's the 50th Anniversary of the moive Jaws, and Dr Craken chats with TV/movie producer and writer Simon Allen about the science behind Jaws. How biologically accurate are the movies - what diod they get right, and what did they get really wrong? Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented

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28:09

The Shape of Nature - with David Maitland

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/10/08

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with scientist and nature photographer David Maitland and discuss his new book "The shape of nature". This book has a fantasic and beautiful array of natural world and animal/plant photograph taken via microscopes. The book is available from: https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=E210US1357G0&p=david+Mailtland+book. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me

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36:42

Robots in the sea with James Bellingham

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/10/01

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with James Bellingham and discuss his new book "How are are marine robots shaping our future". They also chat about a "star trek" for the oceans. The book is available from: https://press.jhu.edu/books/title/53664/how-are-marine-robots-shaping-our-future. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen :

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19:56

Ocean science in the movies: The Abyss

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/09/24

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about ocean science in the movies. In today's episode they talk about James Cameron's movie: The Abyss Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic

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15:19

Dolphins up close with Bertie Gregory

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/09/17

Dr Craken chats to National Geographic cameraman/presenter Bertie Gregory (https://www.bertiegregory.com/about) about his new documentary: "Dolphins Up Close". Bertie travels to the Azores to film schools of dolphins (and other species), and collects amazing footage showing their fascinating underwater behavior. "Dolphin up close with Bertie Gregory" premiers on National geographic channel on 18th September. Don't miss it! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring

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18:05

Ocean science in the movies: 20,000 Leagues Beneath...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/09/10

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about ocean science in the movies. In today's episode they talk about 20,000 Leagues Beneath the Sea. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic

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19:54

Silent Seals: The Namibia seal hunt with Rob Reed and...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/09/03

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken continue their discussion with Rob Reed and Imogen Webster from Neptunes Pirates UK/ Captain Paul Watson Foundation about their Silent Seal Campaign - protesting the commercial killing of seals in Namibia. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by

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15:26

Silent Seals: The Namibia seal hunt with Rob Reed and...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/08/27

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Rob Reed and Imogen Webster from Neptunes Pirates UK/ Captain Paul Watson Foundation about theirSilent Seal Campaign - protesting the commercial killing of seals in Namibia. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr

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20:02

The new "Death at Seaworld" TV show - with Simon Allen

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/08/20

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to showrunner and writer Simon Allen on a new TV drama show based on the book "Death at Seaworld". Having written for TV shows such as "The Musketeers", "Das Boot", "Tehran" and a number of action and horror series, they talk about how Simon got into the field. They also chat about Simon's love and obsession with sharks and what makes the movie "Jaws" so great. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music

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19:11

Ocean science careers advice with Andrew Thaler

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/08/13

Jobs and careers in the marine conservation and science field look very different today compared to just a couple of years ago. Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Dr Andrew Thaler about current career possibilities in ocean science and conservation and provide advice for those searching for jobs in this field. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics

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16:26

The Last Hunt for the Jabberwock with Andrew Thaler

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/08/06

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to deep sea scientist Andrew Thaler about "The Last Hunt for the Jabberwock". Every 30 years th Emerald Moon rises and the fearsome Jabberwock comes back from the dead, threatening the rabbit and frog folk of The Warren. The book is available from: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/505687/The-Last-Hunt-for-the-Jabberwock-A-Feywild-Adventure-in-Ecologic-Succession Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music

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24:38

Deep Sea Mining with Andrew Thaler

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/07/30

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to deep sea scientist Andrew Thaler about the contraversial issue of deep sea mining and some of the concerns that the marine conservation community have about this issue. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr

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21:39

Lessons learnt from Hurricane Katrina with Dr Ivor...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/07/25

On July 27 a new National Geographic documentary "Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time" premiers. 20 years after the Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Dr Craken chats with Dr Ivor van Heerden, a climate scientist whose research predicted the devestation that the hurricane caused. Dr Craken and van Heerden talk about the lead up to the hurricane, lessons learnt, and what the US Government needs to do to prevent another disaster such as this from occurring again. Contact

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14:49

What can Sharkapalooza do for you? With guest Jess...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/07/23

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Jess Adanich from "Fuzzy Sharks" about Sharkapalooza - a fabulous shark-themed arts festival that takes place annually in Florida. What is instore at the next event and what can Sharkapalooza do for you? Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by

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13:49

National Geographic's Jaws at 50 with Wendy Benchley

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/07/11

Dr Craken chats to ocean advocate Wendy Benchley about the new National Geographic Documentary "Jaws at 50" - telling the story of this iconic ocean movie 50 years later. She talks about how she, with her husband Peter (the author of Jaws), became shark conservation advocates after the global sucess of the movie. "Jaws at 50: the definitive inside story" premieres on July 10 on National Geographic, and the next day (July 11) on Disney+ and Hulu Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more

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13:22

Sharkapalooza and Fuzzy Sharks with Jess Adanich

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/07/09

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Jess Adanich about "Fuzzy Sharks" - an art initiative to help promote shark conservation awareness. They also talk about Sharkapalooza - a fabulous shark themed arts festival. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment

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16:20

SHARKFEST 2025 - Dan Beecham and "Sharks Up Close"...

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/07/02

Dr Craken chats about two upcoming documentaries that are part of National Geographic's SHARKFEST. He chats to Dan Beecham, cinematographer for "Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory". A new documentary where presenter Bertie and underwater cameraman Dan search the waters of South Africa for the elusive great white shark, and discover local conservation efforts for this threatened species. The team film some of the amazing shark species in South African waters - but will they find the famous apex

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32:47

Drunken shenanigans - our favorite animals

Marine Conservation Happy Hour ·

2025/06/25

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are at the end of a long recording marathon, where one or two drinks may have been imbibed along they way. They discuss their favorite animals and give us some amazing facts as well! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr

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