The Fisheries Podcast

This week, Conrad spoke with Dr. Dylan Kiene, a postdoctoral researcher at Mississippi State University and lifelong angler turned fisheries scientist. Dylan shares insights from his Ph.D. research on Southern Flounder ecology, discusses a new Gulf-wide Cobia and Tripletail tagging project he's helping lead, and talks about bridging the gap between fisheries science and the recreational fishing community. From acoustic telemetry to custom rod building, this episode is packed with passion, data, and fish stories you won't want to miss.

Takeaway: Keep an open mind, because anything is possible.

Contact Dylan: Instagram: Dr.Doormat

Facebook: Dylan Kiene

 

#flounder #cobia #tripletail #acoustictelemetry #recreationalangling

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).”

This week, Preston sits down with Tennessee Tech's Tom Miles and TWRA's Cole Harty to discuss the ongoing battle between Tennessee and Alabama. We aren't talking about football, but instead the invasive Alabama Bass and how it is impacting Tennessee's black bass fisheries. From competition issues to hybridization impacts, this nonnative species is a serious cause for concern for black bass managers and anglers in Tennessee and throughout most of the southeast. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Tom's email: tpmiles42@tntech.edu

Cole's email: Cole.R.Harty@tn.gov

Main Point: Be good stewards when on the water!

 

Get in touch with us!
The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod 
Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast
Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-
podcast-fan-shop
Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise chats with Katie Miller, the logistics and outreach coordinator for the Shark Research and Conservation Program at the University of Miami! They discuss her recently completed MS research in sandbar and blacknose shark reproduction at UM and ongoing work on the Atlantic guitarfish with the Florida Manta Project, her career shift from education into marine science, some of the unique challenges of being both a parent and field researcher, and more!

You can learn more about Katie's work by following @sharktagging and @marinemegafauna on Instagram, or by emailing UMSharkResearch@earth.miami.edu

Main Point: Ask all the questions!

Get in touch with us!
The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod 
Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast
Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-
podcast-fan-shop
Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

On this weeks episode Brendan is joined by Colin Cassin, Executive Director, and Rebecca D'Orazio, Aquatic Invasive Species Team Lead from the Invasive Species Centre in Sault St. Marie!  This NGO has been working on aquatic and terrestrial invasive species issues in Ontario and Canada, and they're celebrating 15 years of doing the good work! Colin and Rebecca chat with Brendan on how ISC's programs and delivery have evolved over the last 15 years, and how this work helps protect Canada's fisheries.   Colin and Rebecca reflect on how municipalities in Canada often bare the brunt of the impacts of invasive species, what aquatic species are their focus, and how the same problems and stories rear up no matter if you're working on land or in water! 

 

You can find ISC and all their awesome work here: https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/ 
Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invasivespeciescentre/ 

Get in touch with us!

The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky: @FisheriesPod 

Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast

Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop

Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

From a chance meeting on a plane to recording a podcast episode, this week Conrad interviews wildlife biologist Adam Hensley.

Adam shares how a childhood love for fishing evolved into a career studying fish, insects, and entire ecosystems—highlighting the power of curiosity, asking questions, and embracing a non-linear path. From switching out of criminal justice to discovering aquatic ecology, his story shows how unexpected pivots can lead to meaningful work.

The conversation explores Adam’s graduate research in Alaska, where he studied Dolly Varden in extreme Arctic environments. With constant water temperatures but dramatic seasonal light changes, his work reveals how fish adapt to survive harsh winters—showing just how interconnected ecosystems truly are.

Along the way, Adam shares unforgettable field experiences—from helicopter access to remote tundra streams to observing wildlife like wolverines and massive fish populations—bringing listeners into the reality of field-based science.

The episode wraps with reflections on career growth, resilience through rejection, and the importance of staying open to opportunities. The biggest takeaway: everything is connected—whether in nature, science, or life—and following curiosity can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be.

#dollyvarden #arctic #salmonid #aquaticmacroinvertebrates #flyfishing

Instagram:adamchensley

Email: achensley@crimson.ua.edu

Get in touch with us!

The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky: @FisheriesPod 

Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast

Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop

Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).”