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Marine Conservation Happy Hour

Marine Conservation Happy Hour

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Dr. Naomi Rose on Orca Boat attacks

May 13, 202637 min

David Gruber-Learning how to speak to whales using AI (As Aired on Tampa News Talk Radio)

May 6, 202626 min

Vincent Doumeizel Interview -The Power of Plankton: How Plankton Made Life On Earth Possible and Why It's Key To Our Future

May 6, 202622 min

Orcas in Florida (As Aired on Local Tampa Talk News Radio)

Apr 29, 202623 min

Who is the pirate Ching Shih? (As Aired on Local Tampa Talk News Radio)

Apr 22, 202626 min

The Florida Aquarium - Eric Hovland and Sharkapalooza (As Aired on Local Tampa Talk News Radio)

Apr 15, 202628 min

Ep 729Lionfish with Alex Fogg: The Lionfish King (As Aired on Local Tampa Talk News Radio)

Dr Smash and Dr Craken chat today with Alex Fogg, the Natural Resources Chief, Destin-Fort Walton Beach - otherwise known at "The Lionfish King". They talk about his innovative initiative to tackle the problem of invasive lionfish and about making artificial reef - including one of the largest in the world. For more details see: Alex Fogg, Natural Resources Chief, Destin-Fort Walton Beach https://www.destinfwb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PK_NaturalResources25.pdf 2026 LIONFISH CHALLENGE https://reefrangers.myfwc.com/lionfish-challenge/ Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Apr 8, 202625 min

Ep 728Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions (with Environmental Defense Fund Executive Director and author Amanda Leland)

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat to Amanda Leland, the Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund (www.edf.org). They talk about the vital work of EDF, and how Amanda became their Director. they also chat about Amanda's new book "Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions" (available from: https://www.edf.org/sea-change) Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Apr 1, 202631 min

Ep 727Kraken's ocean inspiration

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat about Kraken's childhood, and what was it that inspired him to become a marine biologist. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Mar 25, 202613 min

Ep 726Anne Bonny and Mary Reed (As Aired on Local Tampa Talk News Radio)

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. It's the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, and Dr Smash and Dr Kraken talk about the history of two of the most famous pirates: Mary Read and Anne Bonney. Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Mar 18, 202625 min

Ep 725Manatees, Turtles and the Big Freeze (As Aired on Local Tampa Talk News Radio)

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. The recent cold weather has been chilly for humans, but it has been even worse for some of our marine life. Find out why cold winters are a problem for Florida's manatees and what we can do to help conserve them Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Mar 11, 202626 min

Ep 724Knights of Santiago (As Aired on Local Tampa Talk News Radio)

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. It's the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, and among the parade you will find the Famous Knights of Santiago. But who are they and what is their history? And what is the carnival float that looks suspiciously like a giant squid? Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Mar 9, 202624 min

Ep 723Gasparilla and Pirate Jose Gaspar (As Aired on Local Tampa Talk News Radio)

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. It's the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, Florida as drunken pirates invade the city. But what is the history behind this event? Who was the infamous pirate Captain Gaspar? Find out on this episode Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Mar 4, 202625 min

Ep 722Shark Quiz- What do you know about sharks?

Dr Scarlett Smash quizzes Dr Craken on shark facts to see if she can stump him. Tune in to est your shark trivia knowledge. Can you beat Craken? Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Feb 25, 202619 min

Ep 721Sharkapalooza in Clearwater Florida with Jess Adanich

Dr Smash and Dr Kraken chat to Jess Adanich about the upcoming event SHARKAPALOOZA! Sharkapalooza brings together local artists and environmental groups to highlight marine life, and aquatic ecosystems and conservation. This year's Sharkapalooza is on May 16, 2026 at Coachman Park, Clearwater, Florida (for more details see: https://www.sharkapalooza.org/). Look out for the MCHH crew at the event! Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Feb 18, 202615 min

Ep 720National Geographic "Pole to Pole" Documentary - an interview with Allison Fong

Dr Craken chats to arctic scientist Allison Fong, about the new National Geographic documentary "Pole to Pole". They talk about the importance of research in the Arctic, and what it was like to brave freezing icy waters with movie superstar Will Smith. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Feb 11, 202635 min

Ep 719PBS documentary "Parenthood" in the oceans - an interview with documentary filmmaker Olly Scholey

Dr Craken chats to Olly Scholey, wildlife filmmaker and producer, about the upcoming PBS documentary "Parenthood". This five-part natural history series (narrated by David Attenborough) explores the extraordinary strategies and adaptability that animal parents employ to give their young a head start in life. The Documentary airs in the US on Wednesdays from February 4 – March 4, 2026. Visit https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/collections/parenthood/ for details. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Feb 4, 202619 min

Ep 718Humpback whales in a Klingon spaceship? Is it scientifically possible?

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about ocean science in the movies. In today's episode they talk about Star Trek 4 (the one with the whales!). How many humpback whales can you fit in a Klingon spaceship? Just how many environmental laws did Captain Kirk break kidnapping whales and tyransporting them to the future?! Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Jan 28, 202619 min

Ep 717The Economic Cost of Climate Disasters

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about a new report that caculated the economic cost of climate change caused, or exacerbated, disasters in 2025. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Jan 21, 202612 min

Ep 716Ocean species discovered in 2025

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about some of the new marine species that were discovered in 2025. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Jan 14, 202612 min

Ep 7152025 was a depressing year for marine conservation

2025 was a depressing year for marine conservation. Dr Smash and Dr Craken are recorded on New Year's Eve, and discussed some of the big issues impacting marine conservation in 2025. However, there is a silver lining, as they talk about some positive scientific and conservation advances that were made in 2025. Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes. Call of Krampus theme music by Midnight Syndicate. Background audio by Tabletop Audio. Sound effects by Zapsplatt. 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Jan 7, 202615 min

Ep 714The Call of Krampus - A Christmas Special - Part 2

Wishing the Marine Conservation Happy Hour crew a very Happy New Year ! It's Christmas time in Williamsburg 1791, and children have been vanishing - abducted by a hideous, horned monster. Mistress Rose O'Malley is hot on the trail - but can she defeat the mythical Krampus? It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different for a few episodes. The MCHH crew are playing the the Sleepy Hollow Roleplaying Game by Kids in the Attic games (https://kidsintheatticgames.com/store-1). Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes. Call of Krampus theme music by Midnight Syndicate. Background audio by Tabletop Audio. Sound effects by Zapsplatt. 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Dec 31, 202555 min

Ep 713The Call of Krampus - a Christmas Eve Special - Part 1

It's Christmas time in Williamsburg 1791, and children have been vanishing - abducted by a hideous, horned monster. Can Mistress O'Malley solve this Christmas mystery? It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different for a few episodes. The MCHH crew are playing the the Sleepy Hollow Roleplaying Game by Kids in the Attic games (https://kidsintheatticgames.com/store-1). Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes. Call of Krampus theme music by Midnight Syndicate. Background audio by Tabletop Audio. Sound effects by Zapsplatt. 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Dec 24, 202528 min

Ep 712Holiday Special - The Ghost Pirates of Williamsburg Part 4

It's Williamsburg 1791, and the locals are terrified by tales of ghost pirates haunting the James River. Can Mistress O'Malley solve the spooky mystery? It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different for a few episodes. The MCHH crew are playing the the Sleepy Hollow Roleplaying Game by Kids in the Attic games (https://kidsintheatticgames.com/store-1). In this episode Mistress Rose O'Malley (Dr Smash) tracks down the mysterious ghost pirates plaguing the James River. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Dec 17, 202533 min

Ep 711Holiday Special - The Ghost Pirates of Williamsburg Part 3

It's Williamsburg 1791, and the locals are terrified by tales of ghost pirates haunting the James River. Can Mistress O'Malley solve the spooky mystery? Dr Craken tests Dr Smash's knowledge of pirate history before they continue their holiday adventure, seeking out the Ghost Pirates of Williamsburg It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different for a few episodes. The MCHH crew are playing the the Sleepy Hollow Roleplaying Game by Kids in the Attic games (https://kidsintheatticgames.com/store-1). Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Dec 10, 202526 min

Ep 710Holiday Special - The Ghost Pirates of Williamsburg - Part 2

It's Williamsburg 1791, and the locals are terrified by tales of ghost pirates haunting the James River. Can Mistress O'Malley solve the spooky mystery? It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different for a few episodes. The MCHH crew are playing the the Sleepy Hollow Roleplaying Game by Kids in the Attic games (https://kidsintheatticgames.com/store-1). In this episode Mistress Rose O'Malley (Dr Smash) visits the the famous Raleigh Tavern, a major site in the history of the United States. In addition to starting our ghostly holiday adventure, Dr Craken tells us a bit about the history of taverns and prirates in the colonial era. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Dec 3, 202527 min

Ep 709Holiday Special - The Ghost Pirates of Williamsburg Part 1

It's Williamsburg 1791, and Rose O'Malley is vsiting the local apothecary. Something is amiss in Colonial Williamsburg and can Mistress O'Malley solve the spooky mystery? It's the Holiday Season and Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are doing something a little different for a few episodes. The MCHH crew are playing the the Sleepy Hollow Roleplaying Game by Kids in the Attic games (https://kidsintheatticgames.com/store-1). In this episode Mistress Rose O'Malley (Dr Smash) visits the apothecary and in addition to starting our ghostly holiday adventure, Dr Craken tells us a bit about the history of medical science and the story behind the differences between physicians, surgeons and apothecaries. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Nov 26, 202531 min

Ep 708Ocean Science in the Movies: Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken carry on their series about ocean science in the movies. This week they talk about Tom Cruise and "Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning". Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Nov 19, 202514 min

Ep 708Ocean Science in the Movies: The Meg & Meg 2: The Trench

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken carry on their series about ocean science in the movies. This week they talk about giant sharks and the movies "The Meg" and "Meg 2: the Trench" starring Jason Satham. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Nov 12, 202515 min

Ep 707Science in the movies: Underwater

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken carry on their series about ocean science in the movies. This week they talk about the deep sea horror movie "Underwater" starring Kristen Stewart. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Nov 5, 202515 min

Ep 706Marine mammal quiz - with Regina Asmutis-Silvia

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken get their marine mammal knowledge tested by Regina Asmutis-Silvia, the Executive Director of Whale and Dolphin Conservation (North America). How well do they do in Regina's fiendish marine mammal trivia quiz? How well will you do? For more information on WDC's conservation work in North America, visit: https://us.whales.org/. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Oct 29, 202514 min

Ep 705Current issues in whale and dolphin conservation - with Regina Asmutis-Silvia

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with Regina Asmutis-Silvia, the Executive Director of Whale and Dolphin Conservation (North America) about current hot topic issues in whale and dolphin conservation in the US. For more information about WDC please visit: https://us.whales.org/. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Oct 22, 202517 min

Ep 704The science of Jaws - with Simon Allen

It's the 50th Anniversary of the moive Jaws, and Dr Craken chats with TV/movie producer and writer Simon Allen about the science behind Jaws. How biologically accurate are the movies - what diod they get right, and what did they get really wrong? Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Oct 15, 202517 min

Ep 703The Shape of Nature - with David Maitland

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with scientist and nature photographer David Maitland and discuss his new book "The shape of nature". This book has a fantasic and beautiful array of natural world and animal/plant photograph taken via microscopes. The book is available from: https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=E210US1357G0&p=david+Mailtland+book. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Oct 8, 202528 min

Ep 702Robots in the sea with James Bellingham

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with James Bellingham and discuss his new book "How are are marine robots shaping our future". They also chat about a "star trek" for the oceans. The book is available from: https://press.jhu.edu/books/title/53664/how-are-marine-robots-shaping-our-future. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Oct 1, 202536 min

Ep 701Ocean science in the movies: The Abyss

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about ocean science in the movies. In today's episode they talk about James Cameron's movie: The Abyss Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Sep 24, 202519 min

Ep 700Dolphins up close with Bertie Gregory

Dr Craken chats to National Geographic cameraman/presenter Bertie Gregory (https://www.bertiegregory.com/about) about his new documentary: "Dolphins Up Close". Bertie travels to the Azores to film schools of dolphins (and other species), and collects amazing footage showing their fascinating underwater behavior. "Dolphin up close with Bertie Gregory" premiers on National geographic channel on 18th September. Don't miss it! Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Sep 17, 202515 min

Ep 699Ocean science in the movies: 20,000 Leagues Beneath the Sea

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about ocean science in the movies. In today's episode they talk about 20,000 Leagues Beneath the Sea. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Sep 10, 202518 min

Ep 698Silent Seals: The Namibia seal hunt with Rob Reed and Imogen Webster, part 2

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken continue their discussion with Rob Reed and Imogen Webster from Neptunes Pirates UK/ Captain Paul Watson Foundation about their Silent Seal Campaign - protesting the commercial killing of seals in Namibia. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Sep 3, 202519 min

Ep 687Silent Seals: The Namibia seal hunt with Rob Reed and Imogen Webster, part 1

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Rob Reed and Imogen Webster from Neptunes Pirates UK/ Captain Paul Watson Foundation about theirSilent Seal Campaign - protesting the commercial killing of seals in Namibia. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Aug 27, 202515 min

Ep 686The new "Death at Seaworld" TV show - with Simon Allen

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to showrunner and writer Simon Allen on a new TV drama show based on the book "Death at Seaworld". Having written for TV shows such as "The Musketeers", "Das Boot", "Tehran" and a number of action and horror series, they talk about how Simon got into the field. They also chat about Simon's love and obsession with sharks and what makes the movie "Jaws" so great. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Aug 20, 202520 min

Ep 684Ocean science careers advice with Andrew Thaler

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 [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Aug 13, 202519 min

Ep 683The Last Hunt for the Jabberwock with Andrew Thaler

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-Succession Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Aug 6, 202516 min

Ep 682Deep Sea Mining with Andrew Thaler

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 [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Jul 30, 202524 min

Ep 681Lessons learnt from Hurricane Katrina with Dr Ivor van Heerden

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 to do to prevent another disaster such as this from occurring again. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Jul 25, 202521 min

Ep 680What can Sharkapalooza do for you? With guest Jess Adanich

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 [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Jul 23, 202514 min

Ep 679National Geographic's Jaws at 50 with Wendy Benchley

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, and the next day (July 11) on Disney+ and Hulu Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Jul 11, 202513 min

Ep 638Sharkapalooza and Fuzzy Sharks with Jess Adanich

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 [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Jul 9, 202513 min

Ep 637National Geographic's SHARKFEST 2025 - Dan Beecham and "Sharks Up Close" and Candace Fields and "Investigation Shark Attack"

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 film some of the amazing shark species in South African waters - but will they find the famous apex predator? He also chats with shark scientist Candace Field from the series "Investigation Shark Attack". A six-part series about shark behavior and interactions with humans. What is it about shark behavior that leads to deadly shark attacks? How can we better interact with sharks to reduce the threat to humans and sharks alike. Both documentaries premiere on Disney+ and Hulu on July 5th. Contact [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Jul 2, 202516 min

Ep 636Drunken shenanigans - our favorite animals

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 [email protected] 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 Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Jun 25, 202532 min