Best Tributary Podcasts (2025)

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173. Kurt Luchs | Tributaries: Essays, verses, and humor 1:04:52

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Hi there, Today I am delighted to be arts calling humorist, poet, and essayist Kurt Luchs! (kurtluchs.com) About our guest: Kurt Luchs was born in Cheektowaga, New York, grew up in Wheaton, Illinois, and has lived and worked all over the United States, mostly in publishing and media. Currently he’s based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. His first poetry pub…

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DR. ALEXANDER WUNSCH – Photobiologist and Light Medicine Pt 1 and 2 29:00

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https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tributaries12-1-2025wunschpt1.mp3https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tributaries12-1-2025wunschpt1.mp3 DR. ALEXANDER WUNSCH is a world class expert on photobiology and light medicine. His medical practice and involvement in the technical aspects of light therapies is leadin…

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337 - CITES, international shark fisheries policy, and Why Sharks Matter with Dr. David Shiffman 38:03

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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 write…

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Traci Brimhall Reads Thomas Lux 44:29

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Traci Brimhall joins Kevin Young to read “Refrigerator, 1957,” by Thomas Lux, and her own poem “Love Poem Without a Drop of Hyperbole in It.” Brimhall is the author of five poetry collections, including “Love Prodigal” and “Our Lady of the Ruins,” which won the Barnard Women Poets Prize. She has also received fellowships from the National Endowment…

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336 - Should we keep stocking Chinook Salmon in Lake Ontario? A converstaion with Dr. Kathryn Peiman 1:00:30

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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 im…

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JULIE CRIST L. Ac – Wonders of Edible Clay 28:32

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https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/tributaries11-17-2025cristclay.mp3 JULIE CRIST is a nationally board certified acupucturist and naturopath. She understands the benefits of using edible clay to contribute to one’s health. Julie has had amazing results using this versatile, profoundly effective and inexpensive miracle from nat…

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335 - Muskie Acoustic Telemetry, Expert Knowledge Holders and the Power of Putting Yourself Out There with Erin Wilson 1:19:26

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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…

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E29 Attack of the Deathbots — Can A.I. Help Us Talk to the Dead? Part 2 24:44

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This week, Death Party dives into the strange new world of grief tech — where people use artificial intelligence to chat with digital ghosts of their loved ones. From chatbots that mimic the dead to startups promising “eternal digital life,” this week we’re exploring how A.I. is reshaping grief — and maybe redefining what it means to stay dead. Is …

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334 - Southern New England Cod with Ali Frey 40:55

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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…

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ELAINE INGHAM – author of the USDA’s Soil Biology Primer – now read it people!! 38:27

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https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tributaries11-3-2025ingham.mp3 ELAINE INGHAM’s name has rightfully become synonymous with compost tea and the international effort to restore soil for optimum plant growth. Any natural system, properly managed, can be productive while increasing its capacity into the future and Elaine’s resear…

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333 - AGFC's Black Bass Program with Jeremy Risley and Eric Naas 58:20

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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 tha…

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Oct. 29, 2025: Songs of the Susquehanna 2025 Greatest Hits announcement episode 39:48

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Join Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper John Zaktansky as he checks out a segment of each of the 30 songs that made it on our special 2-disc 2025 Greatest Hits Songs of the Susquehanna album this year. The CD is now available for purchase and we are accepting submissions for 2026.

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332 - Modelling the Effects of Wildifre on Food Webs and Fish with Dr. Dave Roon 54:40

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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 …

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Henri Cole Reads Louise Glück 29:11

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Henri Cole joins Kevin Young to read “Vita Nova,” by Louise Glück, and his own poem “Figs.” Cole is the author of many poetry collections, including “The Other Love.” He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of honors such as the Thom Gunn Award and the Jackson …

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TAMARACK SONG – Author of Becoming Nature Pt 1 and Pt 2 29:00

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https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tributaries10-20-2025tsongpt1.mp3https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tributaries10-20-2025tsongpt2naturespeak.mp3 Nature speak, our first language as stated by Becoming Nature author, TAMARACK SONG, is more than a way to speak and listen. It is the operating system for our …

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331 - Reproductive Ecology of Silver Carp and Bighead Carp in the Platte River and Its Major Tributaries with Madison Casey 40:54

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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 …

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E28 Attack of the Deathbots — Can A.I. Help Us Talk to the Dead? Part 1 34:20

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They say AI can do anything... but nobody asked it to raise the dead. 💀 Join us as we dive into the history, and the strange new world of grief tech — where people are using artificial intelligence to chat with the digital ghosts of their loved ones. Is it comfort, closure… or a new kind of haunting?…

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330 - Larval Crustaceans with Sierra Wachala 1:00:25

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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 wi…

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GERRY AMENA – Healer, Organic Herbalist and Sea Mineral Enthusiast Pt. 1 and 2 29:17

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https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/tributaries10-6-2025amenapt1.mp3https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/tributaries10-6-2025amenapt2.mp3 With GERRY AMENA we will never know which came first, the farmer or the healer. Organic herbs and seawater mixed with keen observation and meditative listening filled Gerry’…

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329 - AFS' vision for the future with Executive Director Jeff Kopaska 55:26

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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 …

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Bruce Smith Reads Mary Ruefle 40:40

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Bruce Smith joins Kevin Young to read “Open Letter To My Ancestors,” by Mary Ruefle, and his own poem “The Game.” Smith, the author of eight poetry collections, including the forthcoming “Hungry Ghost,” has received awards from the Academy of American Poets and the American Academy of Arts and Letters, in addition to fellowships from the Guggenheim…

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328 - Novel Biologgers and Catch and Release Angling Impacts with Phd Candidate Luc LaRochelle 53:01

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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…

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172. Monica Macansantos | Returning to My Father's Kitchen: a collection of essays 54:57

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Weekly shoutout: A new essay on HowlRound by theatermaker and friend of the show, Anne Mason! -- Hi there, Today I am delighted to be arts calling author Monica Macansantos! (monicamacansantos.com) About our guest:Monica Macansantos is a Filipino writer from Baguio, and is currently a Marguerite and Lamar Smith Fellow with the Carson McCullers Cent…

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DAVID CUNNINGHAM – author Your Love Does Matter 26:51

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https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/trib9-21-2025.mp3 DAVID CUNNINGHAM suggests we pay attention to our inherent capacity to love deeply, transform consciousness, and act on it! This will very well leave a meaningful “Love Footprint” on the world. Cool! Let’s do it – David’s book is Your Love Does Matter and his website is https…

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327 - The Tackle Shop Maine: Navigating the Status of the Striped Bass Fishery and the Role of Informed Anglers in Long-Term Conservation 57:12

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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 fish…

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171. Josh Jensen | This is Where We Landed LP, songwriting, and PNW Americana 42:41

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Weekly shoutout: Check out my friends at FunUsual Suspects! Hi there, Today I am delighted to be arts calling singer songwriter Josh Jensen! (https://linktr.ee/joshjensenmusic) About our guest:Josh Jensen is a singer songwriter based in Seattle that once graced the Bellingham musio stages with his band Sweet Beets. Josh’s honeyed vocals and fingers…

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E27 Murder, Mystery, and Mediums — Police Psychics 44:16

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Imagine the scene: There is no body to be found, and yet someone has gone missing. A loved one has disappeared and the longer they’re gone, the worse the imagined scenarios become. We’ve heard the stories, but do police actually seek out help from psychics? Or do psychics insert themselves into high-profile cases? Join your hosts Aratrice and Fae a…

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326 - Fiftieth Anniversary of Jaws and the State of Sharks in Media with Lindsay Graff 59:36

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This week, Alanna hosts shark scientist Lindsay Graff. Lindsay has worked with countless shark species globally, from the Bahamas, South Africa, and Fiji, to Cape Cod. Lindsay is currently pursuing her PhD, with her dissertation research focusing on post-release behavior of young-of-year white sharks, sand tiger sharks, and dusky sharks. You may be…

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170. Jessica Berg | Rosecliff Literary and guiding authors to publication 39:11

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Weekly shoutout: Ghostlit, poems by Theodora Ziolkowski, now available! Hi there,Today I am delighted to be arts calling literary agent and author Jessica Berg! (https://www.rosecliffliterary.com) About our guest:Jessica Berg is a literary agent, author, and the founder of Rosecliff Literary, where she champions bold, emotionally resonant fiction w…

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DR. NATASHA CAMPBELL-MCBRIDE MD author Gut and Psychology Syndrome Pts 1 and 2 27:38

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https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tributaries3-18-2012matashapt1.mp3 https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tributaries3-25-2012natashapt2-1.mp3. DR. NATASHA CAMPBELL-MCBRIDE MD started the Cambridge Nutrition Clinic after treating her son off the autistic spectrum. Her first book is Gut And Psychology Syndrom…

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325 - Using Traditional Ecological Knowledge to enhance fisheries research with Chessie Mason 51:11

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This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Cardiff University PhD researcher Chessie Mason as they discuss Chessie's career in shark research. They cover her role as the former Outreach Coordinator at the Bimini Biological Field Station, her Masters and ongoing PhD research in ecotoxicology, and the study she co-led with Project SIARC which…

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169. Camille U. Adams | How to Be Unmothered: a Trinidadian Memoir 1:01:59

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Weekly shoutout: Check out Lynchpins, our ongoing David Lynch tribute series! Hi there, we're back! Today I am delighted to be arts calling Camille U. Adams once again! (https://www.camilleuadams.com/) About our guest:CAMILLE U. ADAMS, Ph.D. was born and raised in beautiful Trinidad and Tobago. She is the author of the explosive memoir How To Be Un…

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Sept. 3, 2025: Data Centers with SRBC's Andrew Dehoff and Mike College 34:50

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Susquehanna River Basin Commission Executive Director Andrew Dehoff and the commission's Surface Water Supervisor Mike College talk about the spike in data center interest in the greater watershed and what that could mean for the greater watershed. The discussion includes what data centers are, why they use so much water and what alternatives can b…

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324 - Seventy-fifth anniversary of the Sportfish Restoration Act with Paul Wilkes 33:39

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August 9th, 2025, marked the 75th anniversary of US President Harry Truman signing the Federal Aid in Sportfish Restoration Act into law. To help listeners better appreciate the impact the act has had on fish conservation activities throughout its 75 year history, Preston sits down with Paul Wilkes from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. They discus…

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MICHAEL SHEA PhD – author The Biodynamic Heart 27:08

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https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/trib-8-24-2025mshea.mp3 Looking at the interconnection between traumatic experience and metabolic functioning, somatic psychologist, MICHAEL SHEA, explores the nature of trauma and spirituality as it relates to the cardiovascular system. He is the author of many books, most recently, The Biody…

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323 - The Canadian Crayfish Wars with Dr. Premek Hamr, AKA Dr. Crayfish 1:02:27

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Brendan is joined by Dr. Premek Hamr, a Canadian researcher who has dedicated much of his life's work to Canadian crayfish. They discuss how he got his start in Tasmania on the largest Freshwater Crayfish in the world, to his work in Canada where he has specialized in life history characteristics of this understudied infraorder of amazing animals. …

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322 - Prep and Early Considerations of a PhD, Applied Fisheries Science Technologies, and Importance of Integrating With Your Fisheries Community with Andre Ascura 56:15

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This week, Conrad reconnects with his good friend Andre Ascura, a current researcher at Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory. Andre discusses his journey toward securing a Ph.D., highlighting the challenges he has faced and the similarities between his path and Conrad's. He reflects on his military experience, emphasizing how it shaped his leadersh…

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Garrett Hongo Reads Charles Wright 42:04

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Garrett Hongo joins Kevin Young to read “T’ang Notebook,” by Charles Wright, and his own poem “On Emptiness.” Garrett Hongo is the author of several books of poetry and nonfiction, including “Ocean of Clouds” and “The Perfect Sound: A Memoir in Stereo.” He's received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts…

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E26 Dancing with Death — How Jazz Funeral Parades Celebrate Life 26:40

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American funerary ceremonies are so boring. Have you ever wished there was a way to observe a loved one's passing that didn't involve quietly sobbing in an unfamiliar room with the same drab pipe organ songs playing to a chorus of wet sniffles? Well then join Aratrice and Fae as they discuss a death party that puts the fun in funeral: jazz funerals…

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321 - Fisheries From Hawaii to Scotland with Dr. Jessie Kittel 32:36

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This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Jessie Kittel, a research scientist at the Blue World Research Institute, about her path in fisheries from Oregon to Hawaii to Scotland to New England. Jessie's research using modeling techniques has varied from humpback whales to yellowtail flounder. Alanna and Jessie discuss the integration of her ecosystem based fi…

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JOEL GOLDSMITH – Spiritual Mystic 1:03:32

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https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/trib-6-10-2025jg493a.mp3 JOEL GOLDSMITH, a treasure to be cherished by all students of truth, left a mystical message to benefit the world. A few of his better known spiritual students include: Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Gerald G. Jampolsky M.D and Marianne Williamson.…

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320 - Introducing the Bartram's Bass with Dr. Mark Scott 45:55

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This week, Preston chats with Dr. Mark Scott from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Mark shares some of the unique projects that his statewide research team has completed over the years, including the pending launch of a web-based tool that will allow organizations to predict how changes to the landscapes could impact the biodiver…

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319 - Pit Tag Primer with Brian Beckley of Voda IQ and Josh Murauskas 1:05:55

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On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Brian Beckley and Josh Murauskas for a deep dive into PIT tags - a small electronic device used in fisheries science for a number of interesting applications. You're in good hands as Brian is the president of Voda IQ, a company that makes PIT Tags and Josh has used them throughout North America in a numb…

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Sasha Debevec-McKenney Reads Gabrielle Calvocoressi 38:47

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Sasha Debevec-McKenney joins Kevin Young to read “Hammond B3 Organ Cistern,” by Gabrielle Calvocoressi, and her own poem “Kaepernick.” Debevec-McKenney is the author of the new poetry collection “Joy Is My Middle Name.” She was a Jay C. and Ruth Halls Poetry Fellow at the University of Wisconsin, and a creative-writing fellow at Emory University. H…

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ANTHONY PREM CARLISI – author The Only Way Out is In 29:17

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https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/tributaries7-21-2025premcarlisi-1.mp3 ANTHONY PREM CARLISI was in Guruji’s doorstep in Lakshmipuram, Mysore with the first group of westerner Ashtanga students. He has also done in depth Ayurvedic study with the reknowned Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Vasant Lad. His biographical book is The Onl…

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318 - Return 'Em Right, Complexities of Certifying a World Record Fish, and Leveraging Social Media with Nick Haddad 38:56

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In this week's episode, Conrad had the pleasure of talking with Nick Haddad. Together, they delve into Nick's career journey and how it set him up to secure two dream jobs immediately after completing his master's program. The bulk of their discussion focuses on his experiences with the International Game Fish Association and his current role as th…

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E25 The Deadly Red Lake That Turns Animals to Stone 32:52

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Some bodies of water are used for mysterious things we've heard of like "fun" and "relaxation," but some are far better at killing the crap out of local wildlife and even melting faces or making your corneas fall right off.* Yet one surprising animal has adapted remarkably well to a particularly harsh lake environment, and even breeds new life ther…

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317 - Restoring Southern California Steelhead with Dr. Matt Mensinger 46:23

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This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Matt Mensinger, a postdoctoral researcher with the University of California Santa Cruz and The Nature Conservancy, to discuss his research on diadromous species. They discuss his prior work in Maine on American eel and Atlantic salmon as well as his current project focused on habitat restoration for endangered souther…

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July 10, 2025: Williamsport Stormwater Outfalls with Dr. Leslie Rieck, Cheryl Terpak and Ben Fry 27:36

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Williamsport Municipal Water Authority Environmental Manager Cheryl Terpak, Lycoming College's Dr. Leslie Rieck and former student and current water authority worker Ben Fry discuss a unique collaborative effort to map 360 city stormwater outfalls and what we should learn from that work.

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KIM JOHN PAYNE – author The Soul of Discipline Parts 1 and 2 29:00

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PART 1 https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/tributaries7-7-2025paynesouldisciplinept1.mp3 PART 2 https://tributariesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/tributaries7-7-2025paynesouldisciplinept2.mp3 KIM JOHN PAYNE strives to deepen understanding and give practical tools for life questions that arise out of the burning social issu…