Fish of the Week!
311 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsFish enthusiasts Katrina Liebich and Guy Eroh journey across America on a quest to discover ALL THE FISH: big and small, common and rare, beautiful and downright strange. Diverse guests help dig into the latest science and bring their perspectives about how fish are woven into the fabric of communities and cultures. Listeners walk away from each episode with practical information about how to connect with and conserve our amazing, finned friends.
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Episodes
Smoky Madtom feat. Peggy Shute & Patrick Rakes
March 28, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 78 MBLike annual flowers, most Smoky Madtoms only live a year. One of the smallest of the madtom catfishes, these cuties can also sting like a bee. Katrina and Guy talk with two guests who've spent many years getting to know this secretive southeastern fish.
The Southeast's Secretive Smoky Madtom
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 78 MBLike annual flowers, most Smoky Madtoms only live a year. One of the smallest of the madtom catfishes, these cuties can also sting like a bee. Katrina and Guy talk with guests Peggy Shute and Patrick Rakes who've spent many years getting to know this secretive southeastern fish.
Smoky Madtom!
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 78 MBLike annual flowers, most Smoky Madtoms only live a year. One of the smallest of the madtom catfishes, these cuties can also sting like a bee. Katrina and Guy talk with guests Peggy Shute and Patrick Rakes who've spent many years getting to know this secretive southeastern fish.
Diamond Darter feat. Stuart Welsh
March 21, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 62.2 MBShine bright like a diamond...darter. Katrina and Guy head to West Virginia to meet the man who described and named the sparkly, nocturnal Diamond Darter. Not gonna lie, we nerd out.
West Virginia's Diamond Darter
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 62.2 MBShine bright like a diamond...darter. Katrina and Guy head to West Virginia to meet the man who described and named the sparkly, nocturnal Diamond Darter. Not gonna lie, we nerd out with guest Stuart Welsh.
Pacific Salmon (with a side of Striped Bass) feat. Jeff Corwin
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 80.7 MBAmerican biologist and wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin joins Katrina and Guy to talk about Pacific salmon and some of his Atlantic Coast faves. From Alaska to Massachusetts, there are many ways to connect with and appreciate the amazing fish in your own backyard!
Pacific Salmon (with a side of Striped Bass) with Jeff Corwin
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 80.7 MBAmerican biologist and wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin joins Katrina and Guy to talk about Pacific salmon and some of his Atlantic Coast faves. From Alaska to Massachusetts, there are many ways to connect with and appreciate the amazing fish in your own backyard!
Pacific Salmon with Jeff Corwin
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 80.7 MBAmerican biologist and wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin joins Katrina and Guy to talk about Pacific salmon and some of his Atlantic Coast faves. From Alaska to Massachusetts, there are many ways to connect with and appreciate the amazing fish in your own backyard!
Coelacanths!
March 07, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MBKatrina and Guy depart from their usual focus on North American fishes to talk about the coelacanth, a fish different from all the rest. The conversation covers coelacanths in the larger context of celebrating all the fish, new discoveries, instances where women have made incredible contributions to the field of ichthyology.
Snakeheads feat. John Odenkirk
February 28, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBKatrina and Guy dive into the Snakehead dilemma with Fisheries Biologist John Odenkirk from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
The Snakehead Dilemma
February 28, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBKatrina and Guy dive into the Snakehead dilemma with Fisheries Biologist John Odenkirk from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Longear Sunfish feat. Brian Zimmerman
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 53.7 MBPut on your shades and learn about one of North America's most colorful fish, the Longear Sunfish. Sunfish enthusiast and Ohio State University research associate Brian Zimmerman joins Katrina and Guy to talk about this captivating beauty.
Longear Sunfish: Slab-Sided Beauty
February 21, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 53.7 MBPut on your shades and learn about one of North America's most colorful fish, the Longear Sunfish. Sunfish enthusiast and Ohio State University research associate Brian Zimmerman joins Katrina and Guy to talk about this captivating beauty.
Bluehead Chubs feat. Michael Wolfe
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBAll dressed up in blue with horns, the male bluehead chub painstakingly moves stones to build a nest the whole neighborhood can appreciate. Katrina and Guy are joined by bluehead chub enthusiast Michael Wolfe with the North American Native Fishes Association.
Bluehead Chubs: Dressed Up & Ready to Nest
February 14, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBAll dressed up in blue with horns, the male bluehead chub painstakingly moves stones to build a nest the whole neighborhood can appreciate. Katrina and Guy are joined by bluehead chub enthusiast Michael Wolfe with the North American Native Fishes Association.
Humpback Chubs feat. Mike Pillow
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MBWhile the Colorado River has been cutting dramatic canyons in the Southwest for millions of years, so too has a very special fish been carving its existence in those waters. It may be a bit odd-looking, but those looks have utility. Mike Pillow from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office joins Katrina and Guy to chat about the humpback chub.
Humpback Chubs: Colorado River Swimmer
February 07, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MBWhile the Colorado River has been cutting dramatic canyons in the Southwest for millions of years, so too has a very special fish been carving its existence in those waters. It may be a bit odd-looking, but those looks have utility. Mike Pillow from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office joins Katrina and Guy to chat about the humpback chub.
Delta Smelt feat. Katherine Sun
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBWhoever smelt the Delta Smelt dealt it...and it smells like cucumbers! Katrina and Guy talk with special guest Katherine Sun about this uniquely odoriferous California fish and its delta home.
Odoriferous Delta Smelt
January 31, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBWhoever smelt the Delta Smelt dealt it...and it smells like cucumbers! Katrina and Guy talk with special guest Katherine Sun about this uniquely odoriferous California fish and its delta home.
The Odoriferous Delta Smelt
January 31, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBWhoever smelt the Delta Smelt dealt it...and it smells like cucumbers! Katrina and Guy talk with special guest Katherine Sun about this uniquely odoriferous California fish and its delta home.
Scalyhead Sculpin!
January 24, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 56.8 MBBig personality in a small, pokey, camouflaged package! Dive into a conversation about one of the most accessible and dominant intertidal groups of fishes, sculpins, and one member in particular: the scalyhead. Katrina and Guy are joined by guest Dr. Thaddaeus Buser, a diver, researcher, and sculpin enthusiast/3D skull reconstructionist.
Scalyhead Sculpin feat. Thaddaeus Buser
January 24, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 56.8 MBBig personality in a small, pokey, camouflaged package! Dive into a conversation about one of the most accessible and dominant intertidal groups of fishes, sculpins, and one member in particular: the scalyhead. Katrina and Guy are joined by guest Dr. Thaddaeus Buser, a diver, researcher, and sculpin enthusiast/3D skull reconstructionist.
Sea Lamprey feat. Stephen Coghlan & Marc Gaden
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 67.1 MBA conversation about the duality of Sea Lamprey, a prehistoric fish with a complicated reputation across its natural and introduced range. Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Stephen Coghlan (University of Maine) and Marc Gaden (Great Lakes Fishery Commission) to tackle this nuanced topic through the lens of science and history.
Sea Lamprey: it's complicated!
January 17, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 67.1 MBA conversation about the duality of Sea Lamprey, a prehistoric fish with a complicated reputation across its natural and introduced range. Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Stephen Coghlan (University of Maine) and Marc Gaden (Great Lakes Fishery Commission) to tackle this nuanced topic through the lens of science and history.
Pirate Perch
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 36.2 MBWhat's a pirate’s favorite letter? You might think it’d be R but ’tis the C they love! On this episode, Katrina and Guy discuss the Pirate Perch. They arrr a mysterious, anatomically unique, chemically camouflaged freshwater fish found along the east coast of the United States and the backwater areas of the Mississippi Valley.
Pirate Perch: Arr Matey!
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 36.2 MBWhat's a pirate’s favorite letter? You might think it’d be R but ’tis the C they love! On this episode, Katrina and Guy discuss the Pirate Perch. They arrr a mysterious, anatomically unique, chemically camouflaged freshwater fish found along the east coast of the United States and the backwater areas of the Mississippi Valley.
Arr Matey, it's the Pirate Perch!
January 10, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 36.2 MBWhat's a pirate’s favorite letter? You might think it’d be R but ’tis the C they love! On this episode, Katrina and Guy discuss the Pirate Perch. They arrr a mysterious, anatomically unique, chemically camouflaged freshwater fish found along the east coast of the United States and the backwater areas of the Mississippi Valley.
Behind the Scenes: Back Cast, Fish Forward!
January 03, 2022 22:05 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBKatrina, Guy and friends share favorite moments from Season 1 and offer a sneak peek into Season 2. Go behind the scenes and learn how the co-hosts and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service production partner Citizen Racecar turn fun, in-depth conversations with guests into digestible stories about ALL THE FISH.
Holiday Darters feat. Dr. Brett Albanese
December 27, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 42 MBKatrina, Guy, and special guest Dr. Brett Albanese from Georgia DNR's Freshwater Biodiversity Program take a deep dive into the life of a particularly festive fish: the holiday darter. Considered "the warblers of the fish world" by some, these tiny, dazzling fishes make southeastern U.S. streams merry and bright.
Holiday Darters: Making Streams Merry & Bright
December 27, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 42 MBKatrina, Guy, and special guest Dr. Brett Albanese from Georgia DNR's Freshwater Biodiversity Program take a deep dive into the life of a particularly festive fish: the holiday darter. Considered "the warblers of the fish world" by some, these tiny, dazzling fishes make southeastern U.S. streams merry and bright.
Chum Salmon feat. Jesse Morin & Michelle George
December 20, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 50.5 MBThis episode takes a special angle on Chum Salmon. Jesse Morin and Michelle George from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation join Katrina and Guy to talk about an early form of fisheries management by pre-contact Indigenous peoples.
Pre-Contact Chum Salmon Management
December 20, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 50.5 MBThis episode takes a special angle on Chum Salmon. Jesse Morin and Michelle George from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation join Katrina and Guy to talk about an early form of fisheries management by pre-contact Indigenous peoples.
Tomcod feat. Jimmy Evak
December 13, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 43 MBJimmy Evak from Kotzebue, Alaska joins Katrina and Guy to talk about what’s known in his "neck of the tundra" as tomcod/uuġaq. You'll get an audio show-and-tell of Jimmy’s handmade willow jigging sticks, fish he's caught this year, and learn about this important little fish from an Iñupiaq perspective.
Alaska's Tomcod (Uuġaq)
December 13, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 43 MBJimmy Evak from Kotzebue, Alaska joins Katrina and Guy to talk about what’s known in his "neck of the tundra" as tomcod/uuġaq. You'll get an audio show-and-tell of Jimmy’s handmade willow jigging sticks, fish he's caught, and learn about the importance of this northern fish to local community members.
Jigging for Tomcod (Uuġaq)
December 13, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 43 MBJimmy Evak from Kotzebue, Alaska joins Katrina and Guy to talk about what’s known in his "neck of the tundra" as tomcod/uuġaq. You'll get an audio show-and-tell of Jimmy’s handmade willow jigging sticks, fish he's caught, and learn about the importance of this northern fish to local community members.
Bull Trout feat. Dan Brewer & Stephanie Gunckel
December 06, 2021 05:30 - 20 minutes - 46.1 MBKatrina and Guy talk Bull Trout with two guests who have dedicated much of their professional lives to this fascinating species. These big, beautiful fish of the Pacific Northwest take their habitat clean, cold, connected and complex.
Bull Trout: Big Beauty!
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 46.1 MBKatrina and Guy talk Bull Trout with two guests who have dedicated much of their professional lives to this fascinating species: Dan Brewer and Stephanie Gunckel. These big, beautiful fish of the Pacific Northwest take their habitat clean, cold, connected and complex.
Big and Beautiful: Bull Trout
December 06, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 46.1 MBKatrina and Guy talk Bull Trout with two guests who have dedicated much of their professional lives to this fascinating species: Dan Brewer and Stephanie Gunckel. These big, beautiful fish of the Pacific Northwest take their habitat clean, cold, connected and complex.
Mudsharks (Lota lota) feat. Raymond Woods
November 29, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 47.4 MBMudsharks! Depending where you live, these bottom-dwelling, single-whiskered fish are also known as burbot, ling, eelpout, cusk, and, in the Kobuk area of Alaska, "Tiktaalik" (the list goes on). Katrina and Guy talk with guest Raymond Woods, Iñupiaq Program Coordinator for the Northwest Arctic Borough School District, about traditional under-ice trapping techniques for this amazing, important fish.
Fishing Mudsharks with Traditional Traps
November 29, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 47.4 MBMudsharks! Depending where you live, these bottom-dwelling, single-whiskered fish are also known as burbot, ling, eelpout, cusk, and, in the Kobuk area of Alaska, "Tiktaalik" (the list goes on). Guest Raymond Woods, Iñupiaq Program Coordinator for the Northwest Arctic Borough School District, shares his knowledge about traditional under-ice trapping techniques for this amazing, important fish.
Lake Chubs feat. Dr. Kevin Fraley
November 22, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MBKatrina and Guy talk with micro-fishing enthusiast/fisheries ecologist Dr. Kevin Fraley about North America's northernmost true minnow, and Alaska's one and only, the Lake Chub! This itty bitty popular snack fish for myriad wildlife can be caught both on the fly and through the ice. Time to add a new species to your life list!
Lake Chubs: Minnow of the North
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MBKatrina and Guy talk with micro-fishing enthusiast/fisheries ecologist Dr. Kevin Fraley about North America's northernmost true minnow, and Alaska's one and only, the Lake Chub! This itty bitty popular snack fish for myriad wildlife can be caught both on the fly and through the ice. Time to add a new species to your life list!
Lake Chubs: North America's Northernmost True Minnow
November 22, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MBKatrina and Guy talk with micro-fishing enthusiast/fisheries ecologist Dr. Kevin Fraley about North America's northernmost true minnow, and Alaska's one and only, the Lake Chub! This itty bitty popular snack fish for myriad wildlife can be caught both on the fly and through the ice. Time to add a new species to your life list!
Devils Hole Pupfish feat. Jenny Gumm & Kevin Wilson
November 15, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MBWe're taking a journey to a tiny oasis in the Nevada desert, where a blue gem of a fish ekes out a living in extreme conditions. From earthquakes in Alaska to water rights and intruders' boxer shorts, these fish are both isolated from and connected to events way beyond their small geography of existence.
Devils Hole Pupfish: Tiny Oasis
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MBWe're taking a journey to a tiny oasis in the Nevada desert, where a blue gem of a fish ekes out a living in extreme conditions. From earthquakes in Alaska to water rights and intruders' boxer shorts, these fish are both isolated from and connected to events way beyond their small geography of existence. Guests Jenny Gumm and Kevin Wilson join the conversation as guests.
Devils Hole Pupfish: A Tiny Oasis
November 15, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MBWe're taking a journey to a tiny oasis in the Nevada desert, where a blue gem of a fish ekes out a living in extreme conditions. From earthquakes in Alaska to water rights and intruders' boxer shorts, these fish are both isolated from and connected to events way beyond their small geography of existence. Guests Jenny Gumm and Kevin Wilson join the conversation as guests.
Humpback Whitefish feat. Travis David
November 08, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBGet to know the humpback-iest of the whitefish and local favorite. Travis David takes Katrina and Guy to fish camp and gives his own unique whitefish take on Bubba Gump shrimp recipes. Travis is Athabascan and the Environmental Education Specialist for Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
Humpback Whitefish: Athabascan Fish Camp
November 08, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBGet to know the humpback-iest of Alaska's whitefish and local favorite. Guest Travis David from Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge shares his Athabascan perspective and takes Katrina and Guy to fish camp.
American Eels feat. Holly Richards
November 01, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MBThe American eel starts its mysterious life in the Sargasso Sea before making its way into rivers along the Eastern Seaboard. Katrina and Guy are joined by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fish enthusiast and eel fan Holly Richards.
Mysterious American Eel!
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MBThe American eel starts its mysterious life in the Sargasso Sea before making its way into rivers along the Eastern Seaboard. Katrina and Guy are joined by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fish enthusiast and eel fan Holly Richards.