Marine Conservation Happy Hour

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat with Dr Naomi Rose, who gives us the latest information on the boat-ramming orcas off the coast of Spain and Gibraltar.  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) Repre...

Dr. David Gruber is the Founder & President of Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative), a nonprofit, interdisciplinary scientific and conservation initiative on a mission to listen to and translate the communication of sperm whales, talks to Dr Smash and Dr Kraken about his breakthrough research on whale communication using cutting-edge AI, bioacoustics, and deep-field marine research. Dr D...

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat with Vincent Doumeizel, author of The Power of Plankton: How Plankton Made Life On Earth Possible and Why It's Key To Our Future. His book is a remarkable examination of one of the least known, yet most important, ecosystems on our planet; a timely exploration of the smallest life forms with the largest impact – and why the future of our planet may depend on them. Vince...

A year or so ago there was a sighting of orcas in Florida off the coast. On this episode Dr Smasha dn Dr Kraken tell the truth about orcas and if they can be found around the coast of Florida.  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok   Dr Craken Ma...

Who was THE most sucessful pirate ever? Blackbeard? Captain Kidd? Jack Sparrow? No, it's Ching Shih - a pirate queen who held the whole of China to ransom. Dr Smash and Dr Craken talk about this famous historical figure who was the terror of the South China Sea. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHB...

Dr Smash and Dr Craken chat to Eric Hovland, the shark and ray expert at Florida Aquarium. They discuss the sharks that can be found in Florida waters and the research that the aquarium is involved with. They also have returning guest Jess Adanich, the organizer of the Sharkapalooza event (May 16, Coachman Park, Clearwater, Florida; https://www.sharkapalooza.org/) chatting about what shark-realted...

Dr Smash and Dr Craken chat today with  Alex Fogg , the Natural Resources Chief, Destin-Fort Walton Beach - otherwise known at "The Lionfish King". They talk about his innovative initiative to tackle the problem of invasive lionfish and about making artificial reef - including one of the largest in the world.  For more details see: Alex Fogg , Natural Resources Chief, Destin-Fort Walton Beach http...

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat to Amanda Leland, the Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund (www.edf.org). They talk about the vital work of EDF, and how Amanda became their Director. they also chat about Amanda's new book  "Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions" (available from: https://www.edf.org/sea-change) Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for...

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat about Kraken's childhood, and what was it that inspired him to become a marine biologist. 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 Entertainm...

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour  is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. It's the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, and Dr Smash and Dr Kraken talk about the history of two of the most famous pirates: Mary Read and Anne Bonney. Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarl...

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour  is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. The recent cold weather has been chilly for humans, but it has been even worse for some of our marine life. Find out why cold winters are a problem for Florida's manatees and what we can do to help conserve them Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Mu...

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour  is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. It's the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, and among the parade you will find the Famous Knights of Santiago. But who are they and what is their history? And what is the carnival float that looks suspiciously like a giant squid? Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsori...

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour  is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. It's the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, Florida as drunken pirates invade the city. But what is the history behind this event? Who was the infamous pirate Captain Gaspar? Find out on this episode Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music and in...

Dr Scarlett Smash quizzes Dr Craken on shark facts to see if she can stump him. Tune in to est your shark trivia knowledge. Can you beat Craken? 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) Represente...

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat to Jess Adanich about the upcoming event SHARKAPALOOZA! Sharkapalooza brings together local artists and environmental groups to highlight marine life, and aquatic ecosystems and conservation. This year's Sharkapalooza is on May 16, 2026 at Coachman Park, Clearwater, Florida (for more details see:  https://www.sharkapalooza.org/) . Look out for the MCHH crew at the event...

Dr Craken chats to arctic scientist Allison Fong, about the new National Geographic documentary "Pole to Pole". They talk about the importance of research in the Arctic, and what it was like to brave freezing icy waters with movie superstar Will Smith. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Tr...

Dr Craken chats to Olly Scholey, wildlife filmmaker and producer, about the upcoming PBS documentary "Parenthood".  This five-part natural history series (narrated by David Attenborough) explores the extraordinary strategies and adaptability that animal parents employ to give their young a head start in life. The Documentary airs in the US on Wednesdays from February 4 – March 4, 2026. Visit https...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about ocean science in the movies. In today's episode they talk about Star Trek 4 (the one with the whales!). How many humpback whales can you fit in a Klingon spaceship? Just how many environmental laws did Captain Kirk break kidnapping whales and tyransporting them to the future?! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MC...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about a new report that caculated the economic cost of climate change caused, or exacerbated, disasters in 2025. 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) Repre...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about some of the new marine species that were discovered in 2025. 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...

2025 was a depressing year for marine conservation. Dr Smash and Dr Craken are recorded on New Year's Eve, and discussed some of the big issues impacting marine conservation in 2025. However, there is a silver lining, as they talk about some positive scientific and conservation advances that were made in 2025. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episod...

Wishing the Marine Conservation Happy Hour crew a very Happy New Year ! It's Christmas time in Williamsburg 1791, and children have been vanishing - abducted by a hideous, horned monster. Mistress Rose O'Malley is hot on the trail - but can she defeat the mythical Krampus? It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different for a few episodes. The MCH...

It's Christmas time in Williamsburg 1791, and children have been vanishing - abducted by a hideous, horned monster. Can Mistress O'Malley solve this Christmas mystery? It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different for a few episodes. The MCHH crew are playing the the Sleepy Hollow Roleplaying Game by Kids in the Attic games ( https://kidsintheat...

It's Williamsburg 1791, and the locals are terrified by tales of ghost pirates haunting the James River. Can Mistress O'Malley solve the spooky mystery? It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different for a few episodes. The MCHH crew are playing the the Sleepy Hollow Roleplaying Game by Kids in the Attic games ( https://kidsintheatticgames.com/st...

It's Williamsburg 1791, and the locals are terrified by tales of ghost pirates haunting the James River. Can Mistress O'Malley solve the spooky mystery? Dr Craken tests Dr Smash's knowledge of pirate history before they continue their holiday adventure, seeking out the Ghost Pirates of Williamsburg It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different f...