Marine Conservation Happy Hour

Jobs and careers in the marine conservation and science field look very different today compared to just a couple of years ago. Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Dr Andrew Thaler about current career possibilities in ocean science and conservation and provide advice for those searching for jobs in this field. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH e...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to deep sea scientist Andrew Thaler about "The Last Hunt for the Jabberwock". Every 30 years th Emerald Moon rises and the fearsome Jabberwock comes back from the dead, threatening the rabbit and frog folk of The Warren. The book is available from: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/505687/The-Last-Hunt-for-the-Jabberwock-A-Feywild-Adventure-in-Ecologic-Successio...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to deep sea scientist Andrew Thaler about the contraversial issue of deep sea mining and some of the concerns that the marine conservation community have about this issue. 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...

On July 27 a new National Geographic documentary " Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time" premiers. 20 years after the Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Dr Craken chats with Dr Ivor van Heerden, a climate scientist whose research predicted the devestation that the hurricane caused. Dr Craken and van Heerden talk about the lead up to the hurricane, lessons learnt, and what the US Government needs t...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Jess Adanich from "Fuzzy Sharks" about Sharkapalooza - a fabulous shark-themed arts festival that takes place annually in Florida. What is instore at the next event and what can Sharkapalooza do for you? Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" Han...

Dr Craken chats to ocean advocate Wendy Benchley about the new National Geographic Documentary "Jaws at 50" - telling the story of this iconic ocean movie 50 years later. She talks about how she, with her husband Peter (the author of Jaws), became shark conservation advocates after the global sucess of the movie. "Jaws at 50: the definitive inside story" premieres on July 10 on National Geographic...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Jess Adanich about "Fuzzy Sharks"  - an art initiative to help promote shark conservation awareness. They also talk about Sharkapalooza - a fabulous shark themed arts festival. 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 Ly...

Dr Craken chats about two upcoming documentaries that are part of National Geographic's SHARKFEST.  He chats to Dan Beecham, cinematographer for "Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory". A new documentary where presenter Bertie and underwater cameraman Dan search the waters of South Africa for the elusive great white shark, and discover local conservation efforts for this threatened species. The team...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are at the end of a long recording marathon, where one or two drinks may have been imbibed along they way. They discuss their favorite animals and give us some amazing facts as well! 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 Lyri...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken carry on talking about the history of beer. When were the first pubs and taverns? What has beer got to do with witches? Find out on this episode! 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 Arrang...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken discuss their thoughts on the new documentary Ocean, featuring David Attenborough.  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 Smash and Dr Craken chat with the team behind the stunning new documentary OCEAN - narrated by the fabulous Sir Davis Attenborough ( oceanfilm.net). They talk to National geographic scientist Enric Sala and filmaker Toby Nowlan about what makes this documentary unique. What fantastic new film footage do they present? What are the biggest threats to the ocean? How can we help to save it...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are on a marathon recording session ... with some drinks.  As happens when our drunken hosts get together, they had to talk about science - on this episode the archaeology of beer! 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...

Dr Scarlett Smash tests Dr Craken's knowledge about the our watery world. Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 S...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat about the recent news that scientists have de-extincted dire wolves - or have they? What are the implications for the conservation of endangered species? Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeFo...

Was some of the first marine mammal science done in a coffee shop? Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat about the story of a dolphin, Sir Issac Newton and a coffee shop.  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyr...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates ( https://www.neptunespirates.uk/) about the evil villain behind Iceland's whaling industry. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Musi...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic discuss some of the behind the scence gossip on whaling with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates ( https://www.neptunespirates.uk/). If you thought that whaling was already scandalous, just wait until you hear what is going on behind the scenes! Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact  info@absolutelysm...

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates ( https://www.neptunespirates.uk/) about how we might be able to stop the pilot whale and dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact  info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or hav...

What is the grindadráp ? Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates ( https://www.neptunespirates.uk/) about pilot whale and dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having adver...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about some of the deadliest creatures in the ocean. But which creature is the real John Wick of the Seven Seas? Find out on this episode Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Ly...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic go back in history to talk about the first marine biologist and their ground breaking discoveries more than 2000 years ago! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Chri...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about angel sharks and the threats faced by these endangered species in the Mediterranean Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Isadora Abuter (from HealthySeas.org) about Operation Deep Blue Legacy - a fabulous conservation project protecting historic wrecks and marine species.  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeFor...

Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Gray Baker about a fun new game he designed called Manatee Sanctuary. You too can build your own tiny mantee sanctuary by visiting the game's kickstarter page at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warpedrealitygames/manatee-sanctuary Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements...