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Welcome to Paramount Importance — where science meets curiosity.
Hosted by marine scientist Kurt Krispyn, this podcast dives into the weird, wonderful, and wildly important questions about our world. Through open, honest, laid-back conversations with scientists, explorers, and big thinkers, we unpack the mysteries of nature, discovery, and human innovation.
If you're into the unknown, the unexplained, and the unbelievable, you're in the right place.
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Ep 45 Peacock Jumping Spiders | Michael Lun
At just 18 years old, Michael Lun has already established himself as one of Western Australia’s most knowledgeable peacock spider enthusiasts. Through countless hours of fieldwork, wildlife…
Ep 44 Birds, Storms and Wind Farms: The Science of Aeroecology | Professor Judy Shamoun-Baranes
Professor Judy Shamoun-Baranes is a world-leading aeroecologist and Professor of Animal Movement Ecology at the University of Amsterdam, where she leads research into how animals move through one of…
Ep 43 Newborn Survival: Infection, Immunity & Innovation | Prof Tobias Strunk & Prof Andrew Currie
Professor Tobias Strunk and Professor Andrew Currie are world-leading researchers in neonatal medicine and immunology, working at the forefront of one of the most critical and underexplored areas of…
Ep 42 How Algae is going to Change our Future | Professor Navid Moheimani
Professor Navid Moheimani is a leading algal biotechnologist at Murdoch University and a global authority on microalgae, working at the forefront of sustainable innovation across energy, agriculture,…
Ep 41 Bird Conservation | Dr Rochelle Steven
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Rochelle Steven, Lecturer in Environmental and Conservation Science at Murdoch University, one of Australia’s leading conservation scientists working at the…
Ep 40 The Importance of Oral Health | Winthrop Professor Marc Tennant
In this episode, Winthrop Professor Marc Tennant, Chair of the Academic Board at The University of Western Australia, is one of Australia’s leading voices in public health dentistry. With over three…
Ep 39 Invasive animals and their parasites | Dr Narelle Dybing
Dr Narelle Dybing is a parasitologist whose research investigates the hidden world of parasites and the role they play in wildlife health, invasive species ecology and biosecurity. After completing…
Ep 38 World's First Live Underwater Podcast
WE DID IT! The world’s first live underwater podcast — hosted by Kurt Krispyn — went to air on February 27th at 10am, broadcast directly from a seagrass meadow off Rottnest Island for World Seagrass…
Ep 37 Spiders | Dr. Pedro de Souza Castanheira and Dr. André Wanderley do Prado
In this episode, I chat with spider researchers Dr. André Wanderley do Prado and Dr. Pedro de Souza Castanheira to explore the remarkable and often misunderstood world of spiders. André and Pedro…
Ep 36 Southern Right Whales | Max Fabry and Katy Fannei
In this episode Kurt dives into the wild coastline of Western Australia with whale researchers Katy Fannei and Max Fabry, two scientists who built a groundbreaking whale-monitoring program from…
Ep 35 The Hidden Disease Destroying Our Forests | Professor Treena Burgess
Professor Treena Burgess Executive Director of the Harry Butler Institute at Murdoch University, is a leading plant pathologist at Murdoch University and a globally recognised expert in forest…
Ep 34 Antarctica & Oceanography | Professor Jennifer Verduin
In this episode, I sit down with Professor Jennifer Verduin, Oceanographer and Pro Vice Chancellor at Murdoch University, with a passion for seagrass. Fresh from an expedition to Antarctica as part…
Ep 33 The science of media communications | Associate Professor Tauel Harper
In a world shaped by headlines, algorithms, and endless scrolls, who really controls the narrative?Associate Professor Tauel Harper, media scholar at Murdoch University, joins Kurt Krispyn to unpack…
LIVE PODCAST - Conversation Between Trees | Professor Rachel Standish
Conversation Between Trees wasn’t just another podcast recording; it was a moment that redefined the idea of the public lecture, a tradition that has been with us for centuries. Hosted by the Harry…
Ep 31 Sexology: What you should know about | Dr Melissa Hadley Barrett
Dr Melissa Hadley Barrett is a clinical sexologist, educator, and leading voice in sexual health and wellbeing, specialising in male sexual function, relationships, and ageing. Her work focuses on…
Ep 30 Cyclones and Coral Reefs | Dr. Marji Puotinen
Cyclones are among the planet’s most powerful forces- reshaping coastlines, reefs, and ecosystems with every storm. Dr. Marji Puotinen, a spatial ecological data scientist from the Australian…
Ep 29 World’s Most Dangerous Expeditions | Mark Synnott (Nat Geo Explorer & North Face Athlete)
Mark Synnott is one of the world’s most accomplished explorers, elite climbers, and a member of the The North Face Global Athlete Team, internationally recognised for pioneering first ascents on some…
Ep 28 The evolution of fish | Dr. Alexandre Siqueira
Dive into the deep past of our oceans with evolutionary biologist Dr. Axelandre Siqueira, whose work uncovers the origins and transformations of coral reef fishes over millions of years. From rare…
Ep 27 Artificial Reefs | Dr Sean van Elden
What happens when massive oil and gas platforms reach the end of their life? Are they just scrapped or could they become thriving artificial reefs?In this episode, Kurt sits down with marine…
Ep 26 Fossils and evolution | Associate Professor Natalie Warburton
Step into the strange and fascinating world of marsupials and megafauna with Associate Professor Natalie Warburton, a comparative anatomist and paleontologist at Murdoch University. From tiny…
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Paramount Importance has published 45 episodes since March 2019, covering topics in Education, Nature.
Paramount Importance is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 13m.
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