Podcast Episodes

Ep 44. Jenny Jefferies - Breaking the Food Chain

Season 1 Episode 44

Award-winning author and food writer Jenny Jefferies shares the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and discusses the need for stronger connections bet…

1 year, 6 months ago

Ep 43. Hans Unkles - The Fisherman Who Went Electric

Season 1 Episode 43

Hans Unkles, a fisherman from Tayvallich in the Mull of Kintyre, shares his journey from boat builder to fisherman, and the challenges he faced in cr…

1 year, 6 months ago

Ep 42. Dave Mackay - Unintended Consequences: Cod, Seals, and the North Sea Ecosystem

Season 1 Episode 42

In this episode, fishery scientist Dave Mackay discusses how North Sea management struggles to balance cod stocks, seals, and the broader marine ecos…

1 year, 7 months ago

Ep 41. Iain Harcus & Dr. Jón Kristjánsson - The Haddock Crisis

In this episode we welcome back Fisheries Scientist Dr. Jon Kristjansson and Orkney fisherman Iain Harcus. Iain discusses haddock issues on the fishi…

1 year, 7 months ago

Ep 40. Ian Fletcher - Scallop Hunting in Scotland

Season 1 Episode 40

In this episode, we meet Ian Fletcher, a scallop fisherman with 46 years of experience on Scotland's west coast. Ian shares how fishermen are hunters…

1 year, 8 months ago

Ep 39. Professor Baukje de Roos - University of Aberdeen - Seafood Nutrition

Season 1 Episode 39

In this episode, Professor Baukje De Roos from the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen discusses the health benefits of fresh, local seafo…

1 year, 8 months ago

Ep 38. Donna Fordyce - Chief Executive of Seafood from Scotland

Season 1 Episode 38

In this episode, Donna Fordyce, Chief Executive of Seafood from Scotland, shares insights into the organization's global efforts to promote Scottish …

1 year, 8 months ago

Ep 37. Elspeth Macdonald - CEO of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation

Season 1 Episode 37

Elspeth Macdonald, CEO of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, discusses her goals to deliver a profitable modern fishing industry, and the benefits …

1 year, 9 months ago

Ep 36. Paul Gildroy - Whitby’s Legendary Magpie Cafe

Season 1 Episode 36

Paul Gildroy is the head chef at the iconic Magpie Cafe in Whitby. In this episode Paul discusses the importance of supporting UK fishermen by sourci…

1 year, 9 months ago

Ep 35. Angus MacPhail (Skipinnish) - The present day Highland Clearances

Season 1 Episode 35

Angus MacPhail is a founding member of Skipinnish, the powerhouse of contemporary Scottish music, and you can enjoy two of his most iconic tunes at t…

1 year, 10 months ago