Jim Cowie
Seafood Matters Podcast
Providing a voice for the UK fishing industry Jim Cowie speaks with fishermen, fisheries scientists and seafood industry leaders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support .
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Episodes
Ep 126. Zero Catch 2027: Scotland’s Fishing Fleet 28.10.2026 52:21
Mike Park OBE on zero-catch advice for cod and the future of Scotland’s fishing fleet. 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 o...
Ep 125. The Sea, the Mind & the Seal 15.10.2026 16:07
Jim explores the mental highs and hidden dangers of wild sea swimming, including an unforgettable encounter with a bull seal at Scrabster Beach. 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: @seafoodmatterspodca...
Ep 124. The Betrayal of British Fishing 07.10.2026 2:35:24
Mike Park OBE and Mike Cohen deliver an assessment of the Brexit reset and what it means for the future of British fishing. 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: seafoodma...
Ep 123. Science Meets Fishermen’s Knowledge 30.09.2026 1:25:24
Professor Paul J. B. Hart discusses fisheries science, fishermen’s knowledge, trust and how both could shape the future of fisheries management. 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: @seafoodmatterspodca...
122. Fish & Chips: Follow the Seasons 23.09.2026 1:10:51
Phin Hubbard joins us to explore the future of fish and chips, and why we should look beyond cod and haddock. 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.c...
Ep 121. Fasting: Can the Body Reset? 16.09.2026 1:54:37
Loren Lockman joins Seafood Matters to explore fasting, and whether it has a place in the demanding world of fishing and seafood. 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: sea...
Ep 120. The Big Dip: Supporting Fishing Communities 09.09.2026 50:16
Louise Liddell of the Fishermen’s Mission explains the realities facing fishing families and why The Big Dip is about far more than taking a cold swim. 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: @seafoodmatte...
Ep 119. Shetland Skippers Speak Out 02.09.2026 1:18:21
Robert Watt and Magnus Stewart, two former Shetland skippers, speak candidly about the pressures that forced them out of the industry. 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...
Ep 118. Seaweed: From Coastal Tradition to Commercial Opportunity 26.08.2026 2:40:36
Lorne Hammond and Professor Michele Stanley explore dulse, seaweed sustainability, nutrition and the growing commercial potential of algae. 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 We...
Ep 117. Small-Scale Fisheries: A New Route 19.08.2026 1:38:26
Community Catch CEO Linda Wood talks about making credible sustainability recognition more accessible to small-scale fisheries, using the Orkney creel fishery as a global example. 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@seafoodmatterspodcas...
Ep 116. Preserving Scotland's Fishing Heritage 05.08.2026 1:45:46
Linda Fitzpatrick, Curator of the Scottish Fisheries Museum, shares her perspective on preserving Scotland's fishing history and the people who shaped it. 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: @seafoodma...
Ep 115. The Future of UK Seafood Starts Here 29.07.2026 1:24:34
Seafish CEO Colin Faulkner shares his vision for tackling the biggest challenges facing the UK seafood industry. 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: seafoodmatterspodcas...
Ep 114. Fraserburgh Harbour: Diversification for Protection 22.07.2026 45:52
Pamela Neri discusses how Fraserburgh Harbour is adapting to safeguard its fishing heritage for generations to come. 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: seafoodmatterspo...
Ep 113. Rethinking Fisheries Management 15.07.2026 1:27:17
Hans Polet, from ILVO Marine, explores why the EU Common Fisheries Policy feels broken and what it will take to transform fisheries management. 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: @seafoodmatterspodcas...
Ep 112. The Square Mesh Story 08.07.2026 1:57:40
Fisheries scientist Jack Robertson shares the untold story of how collaborations between fishermen and scientists created the square mesh panel. 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: @seafoodmatterspodca...
Ep 111. Offshore Aquaculture: The Future of Seafood 01.07.2026 1:43:32
Andrew Smith of Baja Aqua Farms explains why offshore aquaculture, innovation, and full fish utilisation are shaping the future of seafood. 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 We...
Ep 110. Tuna, Capital & Control 24.06.2026 1:18:16
Manuel Vázquez reveals how Baja Aqua Farms is navigating investment, markets, and sustainability in the world of bluefin tuna. 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: seafoo...
Ep 109. The Reality of Sustainable Aquaculture 17.06.2026 1:12:58
Rodrigo Armada of Baja Aqua Farms explores the challenges, trade-offs, and innovations shaping sustainable fish farming 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: seafoo...
Ep 108. Seafood, Social Media & Influence 10.06.2026 2:09:44
James Sibley, an aquaculture creator from New York, shares the realities of social media success, documentary storytelling, algorithms, and the personal cost of building an audience from scratch. 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@seaf...
Ep 107. Tradition, Truth & the Seaweed Boom 03.06.2026 1:22:11
Seaweed pioneer Lorne Hammond, the Dulse Man, reveals the reality behind dulse, sustainability, nutrition, and whether this ancient coastal food can thrive in the modern world. 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.c...
Ep 106. Fair Fish or False Promise? 27.05.2026 1:50:51
Ben King of Pesky Fish discusses whether fairer seafood models can genuinely deliver more value back to fishermen — or whether the system is too stacked against them. 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...
Ep 105. Waste, Fish & The Future of Seafood 20.05.2026 1:25:57
Alexandra Leeper discusses why the future of seafood depends on turning every part of the fish into commercial value — not waste. 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: sea...
Ep 104. The Real Cost of Fishing 13.05.2026 2:07:21
Magnus Johnson and Duncan Boag take a hard look at the reality behind the numbers — asking whether the current system still works for working fishermen. 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: @seafoodmat...
Ep 103. Claws, Code & Pressure: Fishing’s New Reality 05.05.2026 1:36:04
From deck to data, fishermen confront welfare pressure, new tech, and the truth behind “sustainable seafood.” 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....
Ep 102. Costs, Funding & Fuel Reality 28.04.2026 1:31:48
Adrian Bartlett cuts through the noise on fuel savings, unequal funding, and practical solutions that deliver real results for working boats. 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...
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