Best Raincoast Conservation Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Bridging the gap between salmon scientists and anglers with Fishing with Rod 58:59

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19h ago58:59

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A salmon habitat biologist and a recreational angler sit down to record a podcast… Some say that scientists may butt heads with those who love fishing, but the two groups have more in common than one may think. This week, Auston Chhor chats with Rodney Hsu, founder and host of the popular YouTube channel Fishing with Rod, whose videos have amassed …

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Salmon 101 with Allison Dennert and Dave Scott 52:38

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In this episode, host Auston Chhor is joined by fellow Raincoast team members Dr. Allison Dennert, Quantitative Salmon Ecologist, and Dave Scott, Research and Restoration Coordinator for the Lower Fraser Salmon Program, who provide some fundamental background information on all things salmon. Discussing their focus areas, Allison and Dave talk abou…

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Introducing More than a fish 1:03

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We’re back with a brand new season of Raincoast Radio! In the upcoming episodes, we’ll focus on the icon of the west coast, an essential life force that has spawned entire cultures and reminds us just how interconnected everything is: pacific salmon. Hosted by Raincoast salmon habitat biologist Auston Chhor, More than a fish plunges into questions …

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Raincoast Radio is back! 1:19

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We’re back with a brand new season of Raincoast Radio! In the upcoming episodes, we’ll focus on the icon of the west coast, an essential life force that has spawned entire cultures and reminds us just how interconnected everything is: pacific salmon. Hosted by Raincoast salmon habitat biologist Auston Chhor, More than a fish plunges into questions …

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A special tribute to wolves and women with Paul Paquet 1:07:39

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In this episode, large carnivore expert and Raincoast Senior Scientist Dr. Paul Paquet recounts some of his most impactful and memorable experiences from over 50 years of studying wolves around the world. From Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and the Carpathian mountains in Europe to Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and the Canadian Rockies, Paul was drawn …

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Wolf research and conservation with Chelsea Greer 49:19

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In this episode, Wolf Conservation Program Director and podcast host Chelsea Greer reflects on her early fascination with the human-animal bond and how her post-secondary education transformed her perspective on what truly benefits wildlife. She discusses how exploring alternative paradigms to traditional conservation and animal welfare science spa…

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Wolf genetics and ecology with Astrid Vik Stronen 59:22

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In this episode, conservation biologist and genetics researcher Dr. Astrid Vik Stronen discusses her journey into wildlife research and conservation, beginning with her early passion for ecology and evolving into a focus on wildlife genetics and genomics. From tracking wolves through the dense forests and rolling hills of Riding Mountain National P…

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The science and ethics of tracking wolves with Shelley Alexander 57:38

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In this episode, wildlife scientist and canid specialist Dr. Shelley Alexander shares captivating stories and insights from the early days of her wildlife career. From tracking the return of wolves in Banff National Park to raising coyote pups and working with livestock owners, Shelley reflects on how these formative experiences have influenced the…

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Wolves, biodiversity, and food security with Susan Bragdon 1:04:13

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In this episode, international lawyer and natural resource ecologist Susan Bragdon discusses her early work as a young girl studying wolves in captivity. She shares the groundbreaking discovery her observations led to about the role of female wolves, challenging the biases that had shaped previous understandings. We also explore the dynamic nature …

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Wolf social behaviour with Jane Packard 54:11

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In this episode, behavioural ecologist Dr. Jane Packard highlights the connection between behaviour, ecology, and physiology as she recounts captivating tales from her time as a wolf researcher across Canada and the US. From captive wolves in Minnesota to the wild packs of Ellesmere Island and Yellowstone National Park, we also explore the complex …

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Gray wolf recovery with Diane Boyd 1:03:03

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In this episode, wolf researcher and author of A Woman Among Wolves Dr. Diane Boyd shares captivating stories and insights from her forty year journey through wolf recovery in the western U.S. We discuss her early experiences working with Dr. David Mech in northern Minnesota and the consuming passion that led her to wolves and field biology, ultima…

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Excitement for our new podcast, Raincoast Radio 1:41

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This fascinating new series will bring you into the lives of wolves, the women who study them, and the challenges these animals face as wide-ranging, top predators in a landscape often dominated by fear and misunderstanding. Of wolves and women showcases the inspiring journeys of women who have made significant contributions to wolf science. Throug…

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Introducing Raincoast Radio, Of wolves and women 3:50

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From the epic journeys of individual wolves to legendary exploits of pack leaders, the stories of mother wolves have not only captured the hearts and minds of conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts, but also sparked important conversations about coexistence, ecology, and the delicate balance between wilderness and humanity. Equally captivating a…