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The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by Andrew Lewin, @Craken_McCraic, @DrScarlettSmash and @M…

Speak Up For Blue: Marine Science and Conservation


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 534 EPISODES


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    Raiders of the last barrel - the archaeology of beer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 12:19


    Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are on a marathon recording session ... with some drinks.  As happens when our drunken hosts get together, they had to talk about science - on this episode the archaeology of beer! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com 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  

    Water, water everywhere - a water world quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 13:58


    Dr Scarlett Smash tests Dr Craken's knowledge about the our watery world. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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  

    Game of thrones science - recreating the dire wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 12:00


    Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat about the recent news that scientists have de-extincted dire wolves - or have they? What are the implications for the conservation of endangered species? Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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

    Coffee shop science. Was some of the first marine mammal science done in a coffee shop?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 14:33


    Was some of the first marine mammal science done in a coffee shop? Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat about the story of a dolphin, Sir Issac Newton and a coffee shop.  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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  

    Who is Kristján Loftsson and why is he an ocean villain? (with guest Rob Read)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 26:24


    Who is Kristján Loftsson and why is he an ocean villain? Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates (https://www.neptunespirates.uk/) about the evil villain behind Iceland's whaling industry. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    The Latest Gossip on Whaling (with guest Rob Read)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 20:46


    Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic discuss some of the behind the scence gossip on whaling with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates (https://www.neptunespirates.uk/). If you thought that whaling was already scandalous, just wait until you hear what is going on behind the scenes! Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    How can we stop the Faroe Islands whale hunts? With Rob Read from Neptune's Pirates - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 22:40


    Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates (https://www.neptunespirates.uk/) about how we might be able to stop the pilot whale and dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    What is the grindadráp ? With Rob Read from Neptune's Pirates - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 21:09


    What is the grindadráp ? Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates (https://www.neptunespirates.co.uk/) about pilot whale and dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    What is the deadliest sea creature?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 20:24


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about some of the deadliest creatures in the ocean. But which creature is the real John Wick of the Seven Seas? Find out on this episode Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Who was the first Marine Biologist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 11:54


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic go back in history to talk about the first marine biologist and their ground breaking discoveries more than 2000 years ago! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    What is an Angel shark?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 9:35


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about angel sharks and the threats faced by these endangered species in the Mediterranean Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Operation deep blue legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 16:13


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Isadora Abuter (from HealthySeas.org) about Operation Deep Blue Legacy - a fabulous conservation project protecting historic wrecks and marine species.  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

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    Do you want to build a Manatee sanctuary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 20:48


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Gray Baker about a fun new game he designed called Manatee Sanctuary. You too can build your own tiny mantee sanctuary by visiting the game's kickstarter page at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warpedrealitygames/manatee-sanctuary Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Cod wars part 2: The British Empire strikes back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 27:38


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue to chat to Richard Napolitano from the Shipwrecks and Seadogs podcast (https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/) about the Cod Wars. In this episode things get heated in the waters around Iceland! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Cod Wars: Episode 1 (The Phantom fish menace)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 23:14


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Richard Napolitano from the Shipwrecks and Seadogs podcast (https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/) about the Cod Wars. What are the Cod Wars? Is it like the Phantom Menace but fishier? Find out how countries came to blows over fish quotas. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Finspan with Jamey Stegmaier

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 18:43


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Jamey Stegmaier from Stonemaier Games about their new game Finspan. Similar to their hit game Wingspan, Finspan takes us to the oceans, where players take the role of a marine biologist. Which player can observe the coolest fish species? Who can build the best marine ecosystem? For more information about the game please visit: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/finspan/  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Ocean science in TV shows [feat. "The Rig" and "Dune: Prophecy"]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 14:16


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about the ocean science in some TV shows that are on at the moment - including the eerie sci-fi adventure "The Rig" and "Dune: Prophecy". Who gets a thumbs up and who gets a thumbs down for ocean science? (contains some spoilers) Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Can short people save the world?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 14:12


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about a scientific theory that short people are better for the environment. Can hobbits save the world? Find out on this episode. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Ghost fish farms - with guest Isadora Abuter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 17:04


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Isadora Abuter from the Healthy Seas foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthy-seas/) They chat about the increasing problem of "ghost farms" - fishfarms that have been abandoned, but keep harming the marine environment. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Adventures in nature photography - with Nat Geo's Jason Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 17:15


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue chating to National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards about some of his favorite filming locations, and about his new book: From Icebergs to Iguanas. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Life as a wildlife photographer - with Nat Geo's Jason Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 16:41


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards about how he became a famous photographer, and about his new book: From Icebergs to Iguanas. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Ocean Planets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 10:52


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic carry on talking about some of the latest space science and how they may be oceans on planets and moons in our solar system. Are there massive oceans under the surface out there in space? Find out in this episode. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Ocean Aliens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 15:15


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Vikings of color

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 10:35


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about something that has got certain people on social media complaining - the casting of a person of color in the new How to Train Your Dragon movie. Bt were there vikings of color. Total viking nerd Dr Craken tells us about Hollywood actually got history right. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Whales and dolphins in captivity - with Hudson Lindenberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 22:46


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to journalist Hudson Lindenberger about his recent articles on whales and dolphins in captivity. Hudson came at this topic having no real opinion - what did he think after her had finished his article? What is the future for whales and dolphins in marine theme parks? Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Hudson Lindenberger - adventure journalist!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 20:07


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to journalist Hudson Limdenberger about the exciting life of an adventure journalist. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Women Vikings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 13:06


    Several movies and TV shows feature female viking warriors. In this episode Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about whether there were female viking warriors, and the archaeological science behind this. Apologies to listeners about the sound quality - Dr Smash had been evacuated due to hurricanes and was calling in via her phone. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Gladiators and sharks - where there sharks in the arena?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 18:07


    The new movie Gladiator 2 features sharks in a Roman gladiatorial arena. Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about whether this is actually happened, and the environmental impacts of the Roman's obsession with animals in the arena. Apologies to listeners about the sound quality - Dr Smash had been evacuated due to hurricanes and was calling in via her phone. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    The Transfigured Sea (with author Sally Ann Hunter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 20:15


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to biologist, environmentalist and author Sally Ann Hunter about her book "The Transfigured Sea". For more information on Sally Ann and her books, please visit https://sallyannhunter.com/.  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Halloween special: The ghost ship Queen Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 10:59


    For this special Halloween episode, Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic continue talking about the infamously haunted ship: the Queen Mary. Come and listen about the ghosts that supposedly haunt this cursed ship ...if you dare! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Halloween special: Ghost ship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 7:49


    For this special Halloween episode, Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about one of the most haunted ships that you can actually visit - the infamous Queen Mary cruise ship. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    How to protest and help the environment effectively

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 10:08


    There's been a lot of discussion about some recent protests that seem to have annoyed people more than help a cause. Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about what factors make a sucessful public protest that can lead to actual change happening Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Protecting our coastline with electricity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 10:09


      Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about a newly proposed technique to help stop coastal damage, and increase shoreline resilience, as sea levels rise - it involves zapping with electricity! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Rice's whale news - saving the Great Florida Whale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 9:37


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic discuss the latest news on efforts to help conserve the Rice's whale - or how we like to call it: "the Great Florida whale"! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    What have the vikings ever given us?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 18:28


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Smash's drinking buddy "Sir William of Scotland" about the influence that viking voyagers had on our language and the worderful language of Scots. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    The Secret World of Sound (with Dugald Maudsley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 29:21


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Dugald Maudsley about his documentary The Secret World of Sound (https://www.infieldflyproductions.com/secret-world-of-sound) - now available on Netflix, Sky TV and CBC. They chat about the weird and wonderful ways animals use sound in nature.   Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Microplastics in your clothes (with Alex Lauer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 25:36


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to journalist Alex lauer about his investigation into the huge amount of microplastics that are produced by the clothing industry. What can you do to reduce the amount of microplastics your clothes shed into the envuironment?   Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Cheap tips to save energy and help the environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 17:31


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat about some cheap energy saving tips that can save you money and help the environment. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Rum saving the environment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 13:15


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Dr Andrew Thaler about how rum is helping to save the environment. Tune in to find out about the world's first distillery for conservation on the island of Dominica. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Deep Sea Mining (with Dr Andrew Thaler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 15:43


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Dr Andrew Thaler about deep sea mining. What does this type of mining involve? Is it a threat to the oceans? Should be be worried? Find out on the episode... Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Latest Orca news (with Joe Olsen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 20:32


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Joe Olsen about the Southern Resident orcas - what is the latest news? Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Was it a sea monster?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 13:02


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about a strange, huge, flat sea creature washed up on the Oregon coast - what was it? Find out on the episode Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Estuary critters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 18:34


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Byron Toothman about their favorite estuarine animals Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    The importance of estuaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 21:34


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Byron Toothman about the importance of estuaries and the cutting edge science being done in these important ecosystems. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Wailing about whaling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 16:26


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the latest news about whaling - Iceland and Japan are out to hunt more whales, despite no-one wanting to eat whale meat anymore. Dr Craken gives us the latest information about these whale hunts Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Ship-sinking orcas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 25:58


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Dr Naomi Rose about the latest information on the infamous ship-sinking killer whales off of Gibraltar.  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    What is it like to be a marine biologist in the White House?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 20:53


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to marine biologist Alyssa Scott about what it was like to be an environmental scientist working in the White House. Is it like we see on TV? What is President Biden like in person? Find out on this episode! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show 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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    The Art of Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 15:59


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk to Barbara Krystal about her project on The Art of Water. Also, why barnacles are cool ! Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show 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 Buy Dr Craken a beer www.patreon.com/marineconservation    Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    International Whaling Commission Update 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 14:10


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about the latest news from the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Dr Craken is just back from the IWC scientific Committee meetng in Slovenia - what were the hot topics in whale and dolphin conservation that were discussed?  Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show  www.patreon.com/marineconservation  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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    The language of whales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 9:08


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic talk about recent studies on whale communication - do they really have a "language"? Or is it all media hype? Find out in this episode. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show  www.patreon.com/marineconservation  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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

    Can you swim the Dead Sea?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 23:10


    Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraic chat to Oded Rahav about his adventures swimming across the Mediterranean and Dead Seas to raise awareness about the importance of water. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisments on the show  www.patreon.com/marineconservation  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 Twitter Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook MCHH Twitter Dr Scarlett Smash Twitter  Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

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