Best Katrina Ray Podcasts (2024)

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Searobin: Sustaining Seafood 33:05

5d ago33:05

33:05

This very cool fish uses its finger-like fins to locate prey on the seafloor and might bark at you if you catch it. It's also at the center of an amazing case study regarding a place-based approach to sustaining wild seafood. Our three guests are a fisherman (Jason Jarvis), chef (David Standridge), and Eating with the Ecosystem's Kate Masury. Calls…

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S1:E10: Jake Petterwood: Building a Positive School Culture 47:28

6h ago47:28

47:28

In this episode, Jake Petterwood, principal of Settlers Primary School, discusses the crucial role that school culture plays in student performance. He shares his experience in fostering a positive culture at Settlers Primary by focusing on communication, consistency, credibility, and reducing staff workload. Jake emphasizes the importance of creat…

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Tule Perch: Packing Live Young! 36:34

2d ago36:34

36:34

With a namesake that matches the vegetation found in marshes where it lives, this California native comes in three different forms and has a very impressive skill: females pack an unbelievable number of extremely large young in their enlarged vascularized ovaries and give live birth. Senior Research Scientist John Durand from the University of Cali…

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Owens Pupfish: Blue California Jewel 30:40

9d ago30:40

30:40

What good are they? "Well, what good are you?" goes the famous quote about this fish. Meet the Owens Pupfish: a small, blue, chubby, feisty, extreme, endangered fish that’s native to the Owens Valley in California and was recently celebrated in the newly-established Owens Pupfish Refuge within the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Conservation Open Space Area.…

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California Butterfly Ray 33:00

26d ago33:00

33:00

Meet a big, beautiful, predatory fish that floats like a butterfly and whacks prey with its wings: the California Butterfly Ray! Scientist and Elasmobranch expert Joe Bizzarro from the National Marine Fisheries Service's Southwest Fisheries Science Center is our guest.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Tench: Doctor Fish 27:48

28d ago27:48

27:48

May we have your at-TENCH-ion please? Will the real Slime Shady please stand up? Folklore has it that Tench slime can cure any sick fish that rubs against it. Hence its other name: “Doctor Dre.” Oh wait, oops (checking notes). Hence its other name: "Doctor Fish." Guest Bryan Witte, a fisheries biologist with the Kalispel Tribe talks with us about o…

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S1:E9: Natasha Upcott: Overcoming Adversity & Leading with Confidence 44:13

1M ago44:13

44:13

In this episode, we hear from Natasha Upcott, the principal of Mandurah Primary School, as she shares her powerful journey of overcoming adversity and leading with confidence. From growing up in a hotel in Hong Kong to facing domestic violence as an adult, Natasha has encountered significant challenges. Through self-reflection and personal growth, …

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American Eel: Puerto Rico Perspective 32:06

1M ago32:06

32:06

The American Eel: very demure, very mindful. So demure, in fact, that nobody has ever seen them spawn! These wonderfully mysterious fish start and end life in the Sargasso Sea with an incredible freshwater migration in between. We continue to unravel some of the mystery around this migratory fish with guest Ámbar Torres Molinari. This episode is de…

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Cowcod: Plodding California Rockfish 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

Moooood: plodding, with deep thoughts. Meet the Cowcod. Special guest Milton Love shares how rockfish first captured his imagination as a kid and what he's learned about this particular deep-dwelling West Coast native. You'll enjoy lively conversation, deep-sea adventure, and lessons learned in rockfish conservation.…

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S1:E8: Daniela Falecki: Thriving in Teaching 44:58

1M ago44:58

44:58

Meet Daniela Falecki, the human dynamo and passionate advocate for teacher wellbeing. In this episode, we delve into Daniela's new book, "Thrive," and explore strategies to help teachers navigate the highs and celebrations of teaching, as well as the lows and stressful times. Daniela Falecki, a dedicated educator and wellbeing consultant, shares he…

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All About Gars! 38:48

2M ago38:48

38:48

Solomon David (the "Gar Guy") is back and this time Katrina and Guy are talking with him about gars in the genus Lepisosteus. By the end of this episode, we GAR-antee you'll be a lot more familiar with the Longnose, Shortnose, Spotted and Florida Gars...and hope your curiosity about (and love for) these fish will be piqued even more.…

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Zebrafish: Biomedical Wonder 36:49

2M ago36:49

36:49

Meet America's next top model...organism. Zebrafish (AKA Zebra Danios) are found all over the USA: in home aquariums, in medical facilities, and occasionally in the wild due to releases. This fish has some amazing qualities that are helping scientists answer much larger questions about human health. Our guests are Joshua Barber, Christine Archer, a…

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S1:E7: Katrina Bourke: Leading from Sacred Ground 45:20

2M ago45:20

45:20

In this episode, we sit down with Katrina Bourke, a leadership and wellbeing expert, who shares her inspiring journey from being a teacher to becoming a passionate leader. Katrina emphasizes the importance of autonomy and self-awareness in leadership and delves into the challenges and vulnerabilities that leaders face. Katrina introduces the concep…

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Yukon River fish camp 28:37

2M ago28:37

28:37

Stanislaus Sheppard joins on the heels of Alaska Wild Salmon Day to share his Yukon River fish camp experiences.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Spike-toothed Salmon/Weaponized Mustache 42:58

3M ago42:58

42:58

Meet the spike-toothed salmon, a prehistoric Pacific salmon 8+ feet long. With similarities to modern-day sockeyes, this giant species in the genus Oncorhynchus used to spawn in the Pacific Northwest as recently as 4-5 million years ago. What were its spikes for? Why did it go extinct? And is there anything we can learn from past extinctions? Three…

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S1:E6: Lesley Barrett: Striving to Achieve 50:07

2M ago50:07

50:07

Lesley Barrett, the Principal of Neerigen Brook Primary School, leads a marginalized school where 36 different languages are spoken and 25% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Over the past eight years, Lesley has made incredible strides in transforming the school, its staff, the community, and the students. In this episod…

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Blacktip Reef Shark 39:32

3M ago39:32

39:32

Meet a "bendy" shark with beautiful features. Learn what it's like to photograph this striking and shy species, what it takes to catch/tag it for science, and what it needs to thrive. Our guests are Kydd Pollock (fisheries science manager for The Nature Conservancy's Palmyra Program) and Jenn Caselle (research biologist with UC Santa Barbara’s Mari…

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Smallmouth Buffalo! 36:53

3M ago36:53

36:53

Get to know one of North America's big and awesome native suckers: the Smallmouth Buffalo! Follow along as we learn about population trends and demographics and also what it's like to prepare and eat this delicious fish! Our guests Levi Solomon and Kris Maxson join from the Illinois River Biological Station.…

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S1:E5: Dr Selena Fisk: The Data Storyteller 41:55

3M ago41:55

41:55

Dr. Selena Fisk, renowned as the data storyteller, joins us to reveal the transformative power of data analysis in education. With a unique approach, Selena demonstrates how measuring student disposition and behaviours directly impacts achievement. In this episode, Selena shares her three-prong approach: data literacy, data visualisation, and data …

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Brown Trout! 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

Guy gets all gussied up in his best brown trout ensemble (again) for some banter with Katrina about how these fish made their way to the to the USA and how they are perceived. Maria Dosal joins from her Agdaagux homelands on the Alaska Peninsula to talk about fish regalia and respecting the whole fish.…

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Sacramento, Umpqua, and Northern Pikeminnows! 37:46

3M ago37:46

37:46

Get to know three West Coast pikeminnows! This compliments our Colorado Pikeminnow episode from season 3. Our guest, Stewart Reid, specializes in the biology and stewardship of Western fishes.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Mountain Mullet: Fish, Not Hairdo 29:08

4M ago29:08

29:08

On this episode we explore Mountain Mullets (the fish) with guest biologist Bonnie Myers. Get to know this strong-swimming jumper and the important role they play in Puerto Rico's native fish community.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Seahorses! 37:27

4M ago37:27

37:27

I have a face that resembles a horse, a prehensile tail like a monkey, a brood pouch like a kangaroo, and the ability to change color and move my eyes independently like a chameleon. I range from the size of a grain of rice to over a foot long. Get to know the genus Hippocampus: how they live, what threats they face, and how you can help. Our guest…

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S1.E4: David Wanstall: Cultivating School Culture 50:21

4M ago50:21

50:21

David Wanstall began his teaching career at Halls Creek District High School in a remote town in the Kimberleys. Now, with 38 years of experience, he serves as a Director of Education, having worked in diverse schools and contexts. In this episode, we discuss the profound impact of school culture, setting behaviour expectations for students and sta…

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Smalltooth Sawfish! 32:02

4M ago32:02

32:02

Meet the Smalltooth Sawfish! Learn all about its saw-like rostrum, the threats it faces, how NOT to take a photo with a sawfish, and what's being done to understand and conserve these incredibly cool critters. Our guest is John Carlson with NOAA Fisheries Service's Southeast Fisheries Science Center.…

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Pacific Sleeper Shark! 39:30

4M ago39:30

39:30

Get to know a huge, bendy, slow-moving shark that looks like a giant log, has cantaloupe-sized eyeballs, and loves a delicious whale fall. Our guests are Cindy Tribuzio and Beth Matta with NOAA. Beth is a research fisheries biologist in the Age and Growth Program at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center and Cindy is a research biologist with the Alas…

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S1.E3: Dr. Ray Boyd: Leading with Excellence 52:54

4M ago52:54

52:54

With 34 years of experience in education, Dr. Ray Boyd is not just a seasoned educator but also a marathon runner and an inspirational leader. Named Principal of the Year in 2014, Dr. Boyd has even honed his leadership skills at Harvard Business School. Recently, he opened Dayton Primary School and co-founded the Centre of Excellence with two other…

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Curry and Cyanide/ How to Not Get Poisoned 32:27

4M ago32:27

32:27

This one had us stressed! Poisonings may be far more common than reported, but we tried to nail down practical ways to, hopefully, not get poisoned. We talk about JJ's family members slowly dropping like flies over a decade and how she flew under the radar in order to avoid working outside the home. Tangents include studying for Organic chemistry f…

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Bumphead Parrotfish: Bulldozer of the Sea 41:42

5M ago41:42

41:42

You: running your hands through warm sand at the beach. Also you: finding out it might have passed through the anus of a fish. Meet the Bumphead Parrotfish: beach-making "bulldozer of the sea" and gargantuan coral-chomping champion. Our guests are Richard Hamilton with The Nature Conservancy and Alan Friedlander from the Hawaii Institute of Marine …

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Milkfish/Awa: A Hawaiian Perspective 44:39

5M ago44:39

44:39

Get to know the Milkfish, a big, shiny, powerful fish known locally in Hawaii as Awa. Our guest, Keli'i Kotubetey (Assistant Executive Director of Paepae o He'eia on the island of O'ahu) takes us to an 800 year old site of ancient Hawaiian aquaculture where this fish is being cared for and grown for the future.…

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S1.E2 Dr Lillian Fawcett- Cracking the ABC Code 39:55

5M ago39:55

39:55

With over 20 years of experience in education, Dr. Lillian Fawcett is an accredited Dyslexia-SPELD specialist teacher and has additional qualifications in psychology. She developed Cracking the ABC Code, a program grounded in well-researched memory and literacy learning principles, and constantly updates it with new research. Dr. Fawcett has succes…

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The Migratory Trispot Darter 38:59

5M ago38:59

38:59

The Trispot Darter has a fascinating story of rediscovery, migration, and conservation teamwork. Three guests join the conversation: Fisheries Biologist Cal Johnson (Alabama Department of Environmental Management), Independent Researcher and author Pat O'Neil (formerly with the Geological Survey of Alabama); and biologist Lee Holt with our Alabama …

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Introducing the Bizarre Knifefishes 38:39

5M ago38:39

38:39

Meet the knifefishes! From the Clown Knifefish to the to the Electric Eel, Katrina and Guy take a broad brush look at this bizarre group of fascinating fishes.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Southern Flounder: Both Sides of the Fish 38:39

6M ago38:39

38:39

Meet the Southern Flounder, a temperature-sensitive fish that's one-third of the "Texas Slam” with Redfish (Red Drum) and Speckled Trout. Learn about their transformation from regular fish with two matching sides to amazing flatfish, how they hunt tidal creeks and saltmarsh wetlands, and how to safely and sustainably catch and eat them. Texas A&M U…

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S1.E1 Louise O'Donovan - Moral Purpose and Science of Learning 42:43

6M ago42:43

42:43

In this inaugural episode of Conversations with Courageous Leaders, we sit down with Louise O'Donovan, the Principal of Jilbup Primary School, which opened its doors in 2024. Louise is a distinguished educator whose commitment to excellence in education has garnered her recognition, including the prestigious West Australian Primary Principal of the…

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Razorback Suckers of Palisade High 33:28

6M ago33:28

33:28

Hear how Palisade High School in Colorado is helping a huge, cool Colorado native: the Razorback Sucker! Teacher Pat Steele and student Kiera Stephen share their connections to this fish, take us on a tour of the Palisade High School Fish Hatchery, and celebrate their 1000th Razorback Sucker released.…

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White Sucker: Rodney Dangerfield of Fish 37:57

6M ago37:57

37:57

Meet a very important native fish that gets no respect: the White Sucker! Turns out this fish is a total catch! Kids love 'em. Walleyes and muskies love 'em. Eagles love 'em. Otters love 'em. Fishermen and fisherwomen love 'em. Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Tyler Winter (Native Fish for Tomorrow) and Rick Bruesewitz (Minnesota Department of …

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Green Sunfish: Aggressive Big Mouth 27:37

6M ago27:37

27:37

Meet big-gaped Green Sunfish! This beefy, bass-like sunfish is fun to catch and beautiful to behold. Learn about its habits, where it's found, how to catch it, where it fits in the fish family tree, and more.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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American Nightmare-Kidnapping Defense 40:59

6M ago40:59

40:59

A couple are subjected to a frightening home invasion and kidnapping and then are blamed for faking the whole thing! We discuss the benefits of watching Home Alone, I get so angry I stand up to record part of the podcast and I get some outside information from a lady cop. This one is a real bummer, but we have yet another inspiring female investiga…

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Key Cave's Alabama Cavefish! 35:05

6M ago35:05

35:05

Put on your spelunking gear and get ready to head to Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge in northern Alabama. Key Cave is the only place in the entire world where the bizarre-looking Alabama Cavefish is known to exist. By the time you finish listening you'll either be glad or jealous you didn't soil your pants sliding down gray bat guano to meet this…

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The Unassuming Bony-eared Assfish! 31:47

7M ago31:47

31:47

Meet a soft and flabby wonder with the smallest brain-to-body weight ratio of any vertebrate and a name that's bound to stimulate conversation. Two guests deep dive into assfish territory with us: Peter Auster from Mystic Aquarium and the University of Connecticut, and Brittany Petersen from our National Conservation Training Center (and formerly w…

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Fly Fishing for Shoal Bass 37:38

7M ago37:38

37:38

You’ll be hooked when you meet this shoal habitat specialist and Apalachicola-Flint-Chattahoochee River native. Learn how to think like a shoalie, understand the importance of knowing its prey, and pursue it safely in class 3 rapids on foot or from a raft. Fly tier extraordinaire Fletcher Sams and Shoal Bass enthusiast Jay Shelton are our guests.…

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Alaska's Capelin/Seabird Story 33:51

7M ago33:51

33:51

Meet a cucumber-scented fish that feeds the masses and sometimes crashes. Our guests are Yumi Arimitsu with the USGS Alaska Science Center Seabird and Forage Fish Ecology Program and Seabird Biologist Robb Kaler with the Marine Birds Section of our Alaska Division of Migratory Bird Management.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Truchas Mexicanas/Mexico's native trout 35:34

8M ago35:34

35:34

Come on an adventure into high elevation and rugged terrain to find Mexico's diverse native trout. Illustrator and Mexican native trout enthusiast Joe Tomelleri takes us on a journey of discovery and art inspired by stunningly beautiful fishes.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Invasive Carp 34:46

8M ago34:46

34:46

Hey, you guys! One distinguishing feature of invasive carp is eye placement at or below the mouth opening. They also have a very particular set of skills that makes them so successful at outcompeting the native fish you love. Fish Biologists Mark Fritts and Tyler Gross join the conversation from our Lacrosse Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in…

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Puerto Rico's Bigmouth Sleeper 34:42

8M ago34:42

34:42

Anglers take note...this fish is a sleeper, not a snooze! Meet the Bigmouth Sleeper, the natural "top dog" in Puerto Rico's streams. The name tells you all you need to know about the appearance and behavior of this underappreciated fish. Augustin (Gus) Engman from the University of Tennessee joins us again to dig further into the native fishes that…

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Katrina Brownlee/ Gun Safety 30:58

8M ago30:58

30:58

This is one of our ALL-TIME FAVORITE true crime documentaries! Seriously don't miss the beautiful story of Katrina Brownlee! Katrina had a baby at 14, survived years of violence at the hands of her law enforcement boyfriend, was shot ten times, and became a cop in order to change the system from the inside out. Show notes; Young Ladies of Our Futur…

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Lancetfish: Solving Sea Mysteries 35:46

8M ago35:46

35:46

If you happen to be an unfortunate men’s size 7 Nike shoe, one of 50+ species of octopus, a big shard of plastic or rope, or any number of reef, oceanic, and deep sea fish, you might find yourself undigested in a Longnose Lancetfish’s stomach! That’s after you’ve been trapped between cage-like teeth with no get-out-of-jail-free card. That said, we’…

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Bringin' Bloater Back! 36:14

9M ago36:14

36:14

We're bringing bloater back...Go ahead and tell them skinny fishes that...'Cause every inch of bloater's perfect from the bottom to the top (sha-wop, wop). We've got a great episode for you about an amazing fish with a rich history in the Great Lakes: the Bloater! Brian Weidel with the U.S. Geological Survey's Great Lakes Science Center and Dimitry…

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Lake Trout: Lacustrine Lunker! 32:36

9M ago32:36

32:36

Explore the past, present and future of the Lake Trout that inhabit North America's Great Lakes. Larry Miller with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Allegheny National Fish Hatchery is our guest. On deck: Bloater (another Great Lakes native)!By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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