Episodes

  • Episode 48. John Goodlad - Sustainable Seafood - Orkney International Science Festival Lecture

    Episode 48. John Goodlad - Sustainable Seafood - Orkney International Science Festival Lecture
    Jan 2 2025
    Best selling author John Goodlad returns to the show delving into the conflict between the seafood industry and environmentalists, exploring sustainability and sharing insights from his lifelong career and acclaimed historical research.

    This episode features a reproduction of John's recent lecture at the Orkney International Science Festival which you can watch on their official YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiR0i1CzE28&t=56s.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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    54 mins
  • Ep 47. Magnus Johnson - AI, Wind Farms, and Fishing's Future

    Ep 47. Magnus Johnson - AI, Wind Farms, and Fishing's Future
    Dec 19 2024
    Magnus Johnson, a senior environmental marine science lecturer at the University of Hull, explores the collapse of Scarborough’s traditional fishing industry, AI's potential in fisheries, and the impact of wind farms on UK fishing grounds.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
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    57 mins
  • Ep 46. CJ Jackson - Billingsgate & Royal Tastes

    Ep 46. CJ Jackson - Billingsgate & Royal Tastes
    Dec 5 2024
    Join CJ Jackson, head of the Billingsgate Seafood School and renowned food writer, as she shares her journey into food and the history of London’s iconic fish market, soon relocating to Dagenham. Discover a 1938 baked Megrim recipe once loved by the late Queen Elizabeth II and hear CJ's passion for seafood and heritage.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

    Follow CJ on X @CJKentSeafood

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ep 45. Nathan De Rozarieux - Winds of Change

    Ep 45. Nathan De Rozarieux - Winds of Change
    Nov 21 2024
    Nathan de Rozarieux, a fisheries consultant and inshore fisherman from Cornwall, joins us to discuss his roles at Seafish and the Fishermen’s Mission. He delves into the challenges posed by offshore wind expansion, highlighting its potential to disrupt the UK’s most productive fishing areas and reshape the industry forever.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

    Follow Nathan on X: @NathandeRoz

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Ep 44. Jenny Jefferies - Breaking the Food Chain

    Ep 44. Jenny Jefferies - Breaking the Food Chain
    Nov 7 2024
    Award-winning author and food writer Jenny Jefferies shares the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and discusses the need for stronger connections between producers and consumers.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:
    • Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    • Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    • Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Follow Jenny at www.jennyjefferies.co.uk, or on Black Cat Radio 102.5FM

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    37 mins
  • Ep 43. Hans Unkles - The Fisherman Who Went Electric

    Ep 43. Hans Unkles - The Fisherman Who Went Electric
    Oct 24 2024
    Hans Unkles, a fisherman from Tayvallich in the Mull of Kintyre, shares his journey from boat builder to fisherman, and the challenges he faced in creating the world's first electric-powered commercial fishing boat, which he continues to operate today.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:
    • Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    • Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    • Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep 42. Dave Mackay - Unintended Consequences: Cod, Seals, and the North Sea Ecosystem

    Ep 42. Dave Mackay - Unintended Consequences: Cod, Seals, and the North Sea Ecosystem
    Oct 10 2024
    In this episode, fishery scientist Dave Mackay discusses how North Sea management struggles to balance cod stocks, seals, and the broader marine ecosystem. He also challenges assumptions about sustainable fishing methods and seal diets.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:
    • Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    • Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    • Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep 41. Iain Harcus & Dr. Jón Kristjánsson - The Haddock Crisis

    Ep 41. Iain Harcus & Dr. Jón Kristjánsson - The Haddock Crisis
    Sep 26 2024
    In this episode we welcome back Fisheries Scientist Dr. Jon Kristjansson and Orkney fisherman Iain Harcus. Iain discusses haddock issues on the fishing grounds, while Jón explains the urgent need for scientists to understand fish starvation to tackle this growing crisis.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:
    • Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    • Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    • Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
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    1 hr and 1 min