Cup Of Hope

In this week's episode, I spoke with Erica Wirth - host of the Breaching Extinction podcast. We talked about what it would look like to save the southern resident killer whales from extinction, both from an ecological standpoint, and from a human empathy standpoint. You can find a lot of educational info on their website: www.breachingextinction.com Also, you can find educational content on their Instagram page by following: @breachingextinction --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

This week I spoke with Alexandra Johnston, aka: @alexinwonderlust (follow her on Instagram). In addition to being an Instagram influencer, Alex is a producer for the current documentary film project, "Searching For Chinook". This week we talked about her passion for filmmaking and ocean conservation, as well as the impact that the loss of K21 Cappuccino has had on her as well as the southern resident orca community as a whole. Please make sure to support the film by following @searchingforchinook on Instagram. As well, please donate to the cause of seeing this film come to completion as soon as possible! You can purchase merchandise and/or donate directly through their website www.searchingforchinook.com . All the proceeds go directly to funding the documentary film. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

This episode, I decided to go off script. We lost another one of the southern resident killer whales - Cappuccino, as he's known. This episode is a little bit of why we even care about the southern resident orcas here at BlackFin Coffee. It's a call to action for all of us to step up together and make a change. Please listen to the end. In honor of K21 - Rest In Peace Cappuccino. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

In this episode, I spoke with Maria Nangle. As a creator of the documentary film, "Searching For Chinook", Maria has in many ways, 'been there' and 'done that'. What do I mean? Maybe it's her time at the Cove with a world renowned writer. Or, maybe it's her uncanny ability to just take the next step until it brings her to exactly where she wants to be. Have a listen, and decide for yourself! Follow @searchingforchinook on IG. Help them finish their film and support them by going to www.searchingforchinook.com Enjoy the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

This week I spoke with none other than THE shark man himself, Dan Abbott. Dan's path to becoming a world-stage underwater cinematographer started out just like any other - As a drummer! Wait, wait... A drummer?? That's right! Dan's story proves that you don't have to have it all together when you're just chasing your passions! In fact, all you have to do is being daring enough to go after it. Find out how Dan's story went from drummer to diver by listening to this episode! Follow him on Instagram: @sharkman_dan Look through the work he's done by visiting his website: www.danabbott.uk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

In this week's episode, I spoke with Kendra Nelson about swimming with sharks, single use plastics and what to do with them, as well as how to help aspiring new marine biologist students with their expectations of "what it means to be a marine biologist". Kendra has spent a good deal of time in all of these areas. As we tip our hats to the month of "Plastic Free July", listen to this episode and try to take away a better understanding of what single use plastics truly do to the world we live in. Some resources regarding some stuff we talked about for your convenience: Read the book, "Is It Really Green?" A book that talks about eco-impacts A website for aspiring marine biologists: marinebio.org to help you navigate your journey about what marine biology really looks like. Follow Kendra on Instagram @intertidalkendy And, she also has a podcast called "Intertidal Talks" - here's a link to Spotify, but you kind her podcast anywhere podcasts are found! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

This week I had a fun conversation with Erica and Kirstie from the OceanLovers Podcast! We talked about podcasting, life-long dreams, and many other things! Be sure to subscribe to the OceanLovers Podcast if you haven't already, and check out all of the educational deep-dives episodes they do regarding many different species! Website www.oceanloverspodcast.com Support them as a Patron through their patreon page Follow them on Instagram They also have a TikTok account you can follow! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

This week's interview is with a man from Vienna, Austria - Volker Buchgraber. As a musician, this High School teacher spends time inspiring his students to create art that creates lasting impact around the world. With this song, "Breach The Dams", Volker doesn't fall short doing just that himself! Listen along to hear about his passion to save the southern resident orcas through music! When you purchase this song through bandcamp, Volker donates proceeds to non-profit organizations like PNW Protectors and the Center For Whale Research. Click here to download the song: https://breachthedams.bandcamp.com You can also follow him on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

This week I spoke with Mary Lovell. Mary works for the Rainforest Action Network, and is currently working to stop the expansion of the Trans-Mountain Pipeline extension which would run along side another, already existing and leaking pipeline, along the coast line of the Salish Sea. In this episode, Mary talks about all of what it takes to stop a pipeline, but why ending new pipeline construction has such a massive ecological impact on the entire world, as well the potential risks and dangers that it poses to the southern resident orcas and wild chinook salmon. Find out more about the Rainforest Action Network by visiting their website https://www.ran.org Check out the hashtag #stoptmx on Instagram to see what activists are doing to stop this pipeline. Visit this Facebook Event, as well as this Action Toolkit if you're interested in participating in the protests. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

This week's guest on the podcast is Howard Garrett. In the episode we talk about the beginnings of the "Orca Network", which led to the Langley Whale Center on Whidbey Island. Howard has dedicated 26 years to freeing the captured, and famous, Lolita, which he's also been filmed as the expert on the matter for the smash hit documentary film, "Black Fish". Learn more about Lolita and the work to release her by visiting the Orca Network website. Follow Orca Network on Facebook for live reporting of whale sightings in the Puget Sound, including orca sightings. Find out more about the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Mr. Jaime Pinkham who has worked with the tribes surrounding the Colombia River and Snake River issues in the past. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

Alexandra Morton has got an extraordinary list of accomplishments under her belt! On the episode, we talk about her Canadian Best-Selling book, "Not On My Watch" which is available for purchase anywhere that you can find books. As well, we talked about her research and the significance of her successes in removing snake farming pens in B.C. Canada. Follow here on Facebook and on Instagram And also her Salmon Coast Field Station on Facebook Visit her website www.alexandramorton.ca for loads more information. Watch her TedEx Seattle talk for an amazing scientific breakthrough regarding genomic sequencing wild salmon. Buy her book - It's available anywhere books are found "Not On My Watch" Lastly, learn about what the Wild Fish Conservancy is doing through their website wildfishconservancy.org and follow them on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

This week I had the honor to speak with a leader in the Lummi Nation, Jay Julius. In this episode, we talk about breaking down the cultural divides, remembering the government treaty, and "The Red Road To D.C.". Jay graciously helps us all to understand that we've been thinking about humanity as "Superior To", rather than "One With" creation for far too long now and we can all see the devastating affects that it is having on the world around us. For information on the ceremonial stopping points on the Red Road to D.C. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/lummi-nation-carvers-and-allies-to-embark-on-national-tour-to-d-c-give-totem-pole-to-president-biden/ To learn more about Lummi Nation: https://settingsunproductions.org Learn more about the Totem Pole by Jewell James here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LU0Fq9PY3Q --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

This week I spoke with the Chief Scientist at the Seadoc Society - a Science program out of U.C. Davis. Joe brings his enthusiastic energy to this conversation, and helps us keep our heads up while fighting to rescue the Salish Sea and all of its inhabitants.  You can find out more about what his organization is doing at www.seadocsociety.org  Listen to their new podcast, "Pod Of Orcas: Saving The Southern Resident Killer Whales" - https://anchor.fm/seadoc-society Follow them on Instagram: @seadocsociety  Also, go look up SeaDoc Society on YouTube to view their many awesome videos - Perfect for all ages! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

Welcome to the very first episode of the "Cup Of Hope" podcast!  In my conversation with Cy and Snow from PNW Protectors, we talk about how our partnership is continuing the work of saving the endangered southern resident orcas. We also talked about how the Salish Sea has been named a "Hope Spot". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support

Here's a sample of the amazing people we are having on the podcast! Be sure to subscribe for the launch of the first full episode, set to launch May 3rd! Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cupofhope/support