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00:53:45

Species Spotlight: Gourami

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2026/10/02

In this episode, "Species Spotlight: Gourami", the Gettin’ Fishy With It crew delve into the world of gouramis. You might be surprised how many fish are classified as gouramis. From Siamese fighting fish to paradise fish, gouramis can measure a fraction of an inch in length to more than two feet long! This group is quite an interesting one. And they've adapted amazing ways to survive and breed in various environments. You won’t want to miss this one!This podcast is brought to you by

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01:22:20

Species Spotlight: Corydoras Featuring Fishkeep and...

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2026/09/18

In this massive episode, "Species Spotlight: Corydoras", the GFWI crew invite our friends from Fishkeep & Chill, Nora Hickey and Jen Reynolds to talk about cory catfish! Cory cats are such awesome hobby fish and have great personalities. We go real deep into the classification, their care and best approaches to keeping them in the hobby. We are so thankful to have our friends The Fish Ladies back, and we hope you enjoy this MEGA episode. This podcast is brought to you by the Lawnmower

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01:04:00

Chinook Salmon and Southern Resident Killer Whales...

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2026/09/04

In this episode, the crew gets schooled on the subject of conservation, Southern Resident Killer Whales and Chinook salmon. We humans historically haven’t made the best decisions as we develop and change the environment, and the repercussions for wildlife can be extensive. Whether its barriers to fish passage from dam building or habitat degradation and population collapse from overfishing, it can affect the food chain all the way up to the apex predator. Lucky for us, Charles Bradfield is here to

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00:53:52

Species Spotlight: Anglerfish

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2026/08/21

In this episode, "Species Spotlight: Anglerfish" Josh and Christine dive deep into the subject of anglerfish. You'll be surprised how diverse this group of fishes is! You'll also be surprised how many fish you recognize that are actually anglerfish, even though they go by a different name. Deep sea anglerfish get all the limelight but there are lots of species that live in the shallow depths of the ocean of various colors and shapes! Come learn about these masters of camouflage and

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00:55:05

Founding Fish: The American Shad w/ Bridgette Nicolosi

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2026/08/07

In this episode "Founding Fish: The American Shad", the crew gets patriotic with America’s favorite fish, the American Shad! We meet Bridgette Nicolosi, a fisheries ecologist that knows a ton about the early life stages of these mysterious fishies. These shad grow up in the ocean, swim back up rivers to spawn and many of them can do it multiple times! Come learn about shad, fisheries ecology and some advice about breaking into the field!This podcast is brought to you by the candy darter

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01:16:38

Georgia Aquarium

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2026/07/24

In this episode, "Georgia Aquarium", Josh and Christine discuss their respective trips to the largest aquarium in the USA, the Georgia Aquarium! Whether its massive sharks, giant coral reef tanks, freshwater biomes or aquatic mammals, the Georgia Aquarium really has it all. If you want to see the only whale shark in human care in the USA, this is the place for you. So come along as we walk you through the history of this aquarium, its layout and many of our favorite experiences.This

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01:14:27

The Deep Sea (w/ Dr. Andrew Thaler)

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2026/07/10

In this episode, "The Deep Sea with Dr. Andrew Thaler", the crew dives deep into the sea! We interview Dr. Andrew Thaler about deep sea vents, mining and the crazy metals that accumulate down there. The deep abyssal plane accounts for 50% of the earth's surface and yet we still know so little about it. We also discuss some of the interesting and funny facts about Reynolds Wrap, General Mills and deep sea submersibles. You’d never guess how these relate! So SUBMERGE yourself in learning

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00:54:44

Choosing the Right Filter for Your Freshwater Aquarium

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2026/06/26

In this episode, "Choosing the Right Filter for Your Freshwater Aquarium", the crew filters out the facts on this episode all about filtration for your freshwater aquarium! We talk about why they are important, the different kinds and some of the positive and negative aspects of each. Filters are very important, as are their care! So whether it's a sponge, box, hang-on-back or canister, come learn all about how they can be used in your setup!This podcast is brought to you by the

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00:49:43

Species Spotlight: Tuna

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2026/06/14

In this episode, "Species Spotlight: Tuna" , the crew dives into the chicken of the sea…tunafish! Tuna are incredible animals. They are sleek and fast and get gigantic! Do you know they are warm blooded? Honestly, the moniker, “chicken of the sea” is so unfair to them. They are so much more majestic than chickens. Anyway, join us as we learn all about these powerful apex predators of the ocean!This podcast is brought to you by the channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus! They are North

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00:52:49

Cloacal Diving and the Symbiosis Continuum (w/ Emily...

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2026/05/29

In this episode, the crew makes like a remora and dives into… a new topic! Cloacal diving has been making its way around the internet and these manta rays and remoras don't even know how famous they are. Join us as we discuss the dynamics of a host and its symbionts with Emily Yeager, who published this enrapturing paper on fish swimming up into manta rays and much much more!Links to the papers referenced in this episode can be found on our Substack. The cloacal diving study we discussed in this

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00:29:10

Science Communication and Podcasting

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2026/05/15

In this episode, we are digging into our archives for a special release! Originally recorded in early 2025, this is an edit of a live talk we did for the ANZAAP Symposium 2025. We share how we got started, and why niche podcasts like ours are important in the science communication space. Then we close out with a mini species spotlight all about the Muskellunge! Think of this episode as a lil’ bonus for you, as we work on some more substantial episodes leading up to summer!We’re very thankful for

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01:10:41

Invasive Fish that Walk on Land (w/ Dr. Noah Bressman)

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2026/05/04

In this episode, Invasive Fish that Walk on Land (w/ Noah Bressman), the crew gets fishy with Dr. Noah Bressman, assistant professor of physiology at Salisbury University in Maryland. There's so much to discuss! From fishing to fishkeeping, to invasive species, to cool art, Noah’s life is all about fish! Did you know that there’s multiple factors that will influence why a fish decides where to go when it leaves the water? For some fish it’s smell or taste, others will rely on visual cues, and

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01:04:40

Species Spotlight: Goldfish

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2026/04/22

In this episode, "Species Spotlight: Goldfish", the crew dives into the subject of man’s favorite aquatic pet…the goldfish! Goldfish have been around a long time. They've been given as gifts for hundreds of years. They also are similar to dogs in the way that humans have domesticated and bred them into fancy versions of their wild counterparts. We talk about goldfish history, care, their use in research and of course the many reasons why NOT to release them into the wild!This podcast

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01:09:45

Fish Misconceptions (w/ Hannah Sinclair)

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2026/04/06

In this episode, "Fish Misconceptions", the crew interviews Hannah Sinclair, museum specialist in the ichthyology department at the American Museum of Natural History! We learn about her life, her love of fish, freedom to pursue her fishy obsessions and her work at the museum. We then delve into common fish misconceptions. We talk about some weird species that people don't always know are fish and then talk about which animals are fish and which aren't! Come along for the ride!This

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00:59:26

Oops! All Swim Bladders

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2026/03/22

In this episode, "Oops! All Swim Bladders", the crew gets down with bladders…but not just any bladders… swim bladders! Swim bladders are pivotal to swimming around for many fish. We cover their function, their evolution and why they can cause problems during fish disease. Surprisingly (not actually) humans have found uses for them, and even caused some species to become endangered due to overfishing. Join us as we learn together!This podcast is brought to you by the totoaba. What’s that

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01:07:18

Black History Month Spotlight: Tanisha La Guardia

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2026/02/22

In this episode, "Black History Month Spotlight: Tanisha La Guardia", the crew interviews Tanisha La Guardia, the Animal Ambassador Coordinator at the Tennessee Aquarium. Tanisha shares her heartwarming story about her early aspirations to become a midwife and how her fear of reptiles was overcome by curiosity and eventually love. Tanisha shares her love of ambassador animals with aquariumgoers and helps those around her to learn about the amazing animals that inhabit our planet!This

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01:14:07

Black History Month Feature: Black in Animal Science

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2026/02/09

Sorry, no fish in this episode! Instead, Christine interviews Josh and Amber about their experiences in animal science. To celebrate Black History month, we get to know Josh and Amber through the lens of being people of color. We talk about issues of mentorship, representation and the importance of being included. DEI has become a term that has come with a lot of backlash but we attempt to cut through the assumptions, and speak on these topics in a way that's open minded and thoughtful. We hope

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00:45:28

Species Spotlight: The Ocean Sunfish

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2026/01/25

In this episode, "Species Spotlight: The Ocean Sunfish", the crew dives into the subject of ocean sunfish! These animals have the smallest brain to body ratio, with a car sized body and a walnut brain. First discovered in the 1700s, much is still unknown about these odd creatures but we share everything we learned! Come learn about a fish without a real tail, that's covered in jelly-like flesh and parasites!This podcast is brought to you by Nemateleotris magnifica, commonly known as

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01:00:31

Aquarium of the Pacific

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2026/01/11

In today’s episode, "Aquarium of the Pacific", the crew revisits their time at the Aquarium of the Pacific, located in sunny Long Beach California. Amber and Christine were actually able to visit twice! They go through the exhibits, favorite sightings and rate the aquarium. Frogs, birds, jellies, sharks, they have quite a few species. They also have many garibaldi, the pride of the pacific ocean and native to California. We also provide a bit of history for this dynamite aquarium! Come

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01:16:08

Year in Review: 2025

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2025/12/14

In this episode, "Year in Review: 2025," the crew gets sentimental about the year we’ve had. We reminisce about conferences, work trips and learning about fish. We chat about the episodes of the year such as fish myths, fish games, ancient fish, funding for research, shark training and evolution. We are proud of our growing listener base and proud of the famous folks we’ve had on our podcast. We are also SO thankful for you! If you are reading this right now, thank you for coming on this

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