Episodes 108
Avg. Duration 1h 13m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Providing a voice for the UK fishing industry Jim Cowie speaks with fishermen, fisheries scientists and seafood industry leaders.

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S1E108 Ep 108. Seafood, Social Media & Influence

Jun 10, 2026 2h 9m Transcript

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…

S1E107 Ep 107. Tradition, Truth & the Seaweed Boom

Jun 03, 2026 1h 22m Transcript

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…

S1E104 Ep 106. Fair Fish or False Promise?

May 27, 2026 1h 50m Transcript

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…

S1E105 Ep 105. Waste, Fish & The Future of Seafood

May 20, 2026 1h 25m Transcript

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…

S1E104 Ep 104. The Real Cost of Fishing

May 13, 2026 2h 7m Transcript

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…

S1E103 Ep 103. Claws, Code & Pressure: Fishing’s New Reality

May 05, 2026 1h 36m Transcript

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.…

S1E102 Ep 102. Costs, Funding & Fuel Reality

Apr 28, 2026 1h 31m Transcript

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…

S1E101 Ep 101. Fuel, Emissions, and Reality A Working Solution That Pays

Apr 21, 2026 1h 12m Transcript

Jason and Kirstyn Munro of Ecomotus discuss a proven retrofit already saving fishermen money while cutting emissions — without waiting for future fuels.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all…

S1E100 Ep 100. Hard Lessons with Mike Park OBE

Apr 14, 2026 1h 22m Transcript

Hard-earned lessons from a life in fishing, leadership, and standing up for the industry.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also…

S1E99 Ep 99. Mercury in Seafood: Fact or Fear?

Apr 07, 2026 46m Transcript

Kevin McCay of Safe Catch Inc explores whether U.S. climate policy changes could have real implications for mercury in seafood.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and…

S1E98 Ep 98. Where Science, Policy & Fishing Collide

Mar 31, 2026 1h 31m Transcript

Dr. Colin Bannister shares hard-earned insights on the growing divide between science, policy, and the fishing industry — and what must change.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast…

S1E97 Ep 97. Brixham Skipper on Smarter Fuel Efficiency

Mar 24, 2026 36m Transcript

Brixham skipper-owner Mike Ballinger explains how new propeller coating technology improved handling, reduced fouling, and delivered a 5% fuel saving aboard Two Brothers.Seafood Matters Podcast is…

S1E96 Ep 96. Octopus Bloom, Crab Crisis & Fuel-Saving Innovation

Mar 17, 2026 45m Transcript

Newlyn skipper David Steven shares the devastating impact of the octopus bloom on crab fishing — and how new propeller coating technology is cutting costs and improving performance.Seafood Matters…

S1E95 Ep 95. The Science of Better Boat Performance

Mar 10, 2026 1h 36m Transcript

Mark Edwards and Simon De la Rue of Assured Marine explain how their high-performance coatings aim to boost boat efficiency while preventing fouling.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all…

S1E94 Ep 94. Grimsby to the Arctic: A Cod Wars Skipper

Mar 03, 2026 1h 29m Transcript

Legendary Grimsby skipper John Roberts shares stories from the Arctic Circle, the Cod Wars, and a lifetime at sea.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.…

S1E93 Ep 93. The Great Octopus Bloom: 2,000 Tons and Counting

Feb 24, 2026 1h 26m Transcript

Dr. Bryce Stewart explains why the South West’s octopus “bloom” is unlike anything seen in modern UK fishing history.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.…

S1E92 Ep 92. How China Reshaped the Canadian Lobster Market

Feb 17, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

Greg Mercer and Richard Page discuss how China became the dominant force in Canadian lobster — and why its appetite for live seafood now shapes the entire Atlantic fishery.Seafood Matters Podcast is…

S1E91 Ep 91. Mastery, Trust & the Art of the Fishmonger

Feb 10, 2026 1h 41m Transcript

Master fishmonger Hayden Cutting explains why perfection, trust, and education are the future of the fish trade.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.…

S1E90 Ep 90. Predators, Pragmatism & the Limits of Models

Feb 03, 2026 1h 10m Transcript

Fisheries scientist, Dr. Steve Mackinson, cuts through ecosystem theory, stock assessments, and the reality of managing fish in an imperfect world.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast…

S1E89 Ep 89. Letting Nature Rebuild What We Change

Jan 27, 2026 1h 40m Transcript

Richard Page explains how working with nature — not against it — can restore marine biodiversity, strengthen coastal infrastructure, and reshape fisheries policy worldwide.Seafood Matters Podcast is…

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