Best Fish Passage Podcasts (2024)

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Brown Trout! 38:47

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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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Episode 438: Paddling surprises; Connection through shared gear; 8 soft coolers for paddling 1:04:47

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Episode 438 ~ July 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A paddler describes why he carries money while paddling and the surprises it has brought him Shared gear between family members can become a great connection over the years Soft coolers help keep items cold for long periods, which is great for multi day paddle trips…

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Episode 50 - Hosea Passage - There's No Faking It 24:41

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Sacramento, Umpqua, and Northern Pikeminnows! 37:46

6d ago37:46

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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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Episode 437: The Paddle Station; North by Northwest Passage Expedition; The Paddlers Code 58:34

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Episode 437 ~ July 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics How one man’s negative experience started a successful kayak business Do you have the skills to join a team looking to paddle the northern route of the Northwest Passage? Do you know the 3 basic principles of the Paddlers Code in the UK?By SR

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Mountain Mullet: Fish, Not Hairdo 29:08

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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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Episode 49 - Hosea Overview - Love, True Love 31:00

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Episode 436: Canoe molds, microadventures, and flash floods; Alpacka’s new Tango packraft; The Mississippi, a man and his cello 1:12:31

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Episode 436 ~ June 27, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Just a few random discussions about canoe molds, going on microadventures and flash floods Alpacka has a new 2 person packraft called the Tango A man is taking his cello on a canoe trip down the MississippiBy SR

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Seahorses! 37:27

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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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Episode 435: Stem2Stern boat building; Apple iPhones off-grid; US Coast Guard paddler deaths report 1:07:45

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Episode 435 ~ June 20, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stem2Stern teaches school kids the art of boat building Being able to use Apple iPhones while off-grid may be a reality starting Fall 2024 The US Coast Guard has released a report on the number of paddling related deathsBy SR

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Smalltooth Sawfish! 32:02

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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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Episode 434: Harvard paddler exercises; Best paddle craft on the market; Paddle the Standedge Tunnel 1:07:59

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Episode 434 ~ June 13, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Harvard has put out 3 exercises to help paddlers work the main muscle groups used in paddling Outside Magazine has listed what they believe are the best canoes, kayaks, and rafts on the market right now A once in a lifetime chance to paddle through the UK’s longest canal tunnel, the Standedge Tunnel…

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Pacific Sleeper Shark! 39:30

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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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Episode 433: Stohlquist will live on; Dog leashes for trippers; Canoemobile 1:09:25

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Episode 433 ~ June 6, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stohlquist was slated to be closed down but now they will live on We look at a few dog leashes for paddlers, especially those that portage The Canoemobile is making its way around the United States and it is educationalBy SR

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Episode 48 - People from the Pews - Linda Bertram 47:53

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Bumphead Parrotfish: Bulldozer of the Sea 41:42

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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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Episode 432: Canadian Canoe Museum visit; Paddling in foreign countries; Free paddling in Hoboken 1:03:28

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Episode 432 ~ May 30, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek pay a visit to the new Canadian Canoe Museum Do you know the Right Of Way rules when it comes to paddling in a foreign country? If you are in New Jersey or heading there this summer, you may want to get in some free paddlingBy SR

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Milkfish/Awa: A Hawaiian Perspective 44:39

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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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Episode 47 - Amos' Visions - Foreshadowing a Foreboding Future 33:39

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Episode 431: New Minnesota River speed record; Louisiana Swamp Base; Gen Z disconnect experiment 1:07:49

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Episode 431 ~ May 23, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics With the plan to lure more people outdoors, a couple of Scotts paddled their way down the Minnesota River to start a record they hope others will attempt to beat Louisiana Swamp Base is a great place for youth groups to go learn some life skills and paddling What happens when you take the phones and …

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The Migratory Trispot Darter 38:59

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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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Episode 430: Thailand’s Andaman coast by kayak; 6 best fish finders for paddlecraft; Canadian Wildland Fire Info System 1:15:34

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Episode 430 ~ May 16, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When one man had the choice of an 8 hour car ride from one end of Thailand to the other or paddle the coast, he chose the paddle If you want an edge on finding the fish, maybe you need to get yourself a fish finder 2023 had a lot of fires across Canada and there is a website that will show you curren…

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Introducing the Bizarre Knifefishes 38:39

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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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Episode 429: Arctic Cowboys update; Boundary Waters bear safety; Tweed Valley Canoe Trail 1:03:20

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Episode 429 ~ May 9, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics The Arctic Cowboys had their day in court to face charges stemming from their trip through the Northwest Passage and it did not go as expected The Boundary Waters has new rules in place for this paddling season when it comes to food and bear safety The Tweed Valley Canoe Trail is the first official ca…

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Episode 46 - Amos Overview - Justice is Served 26:54

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Southern Flounder: Both Sides of the Fish 38:39

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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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Episode 428: Kevin Callan talks about his first paddle of the season, upcoming clinics, and the suspension of important college programs 1:19:16

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Episode 428 ~ May 2, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about his first paddle of the season and brook trout, presentations he will be doing at Frontenac Outfitters, and he also shares some of his thoughts on the recent suspension of some important environmental and ecological programs at Fleming College.…

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Episode 45 - Worship - It's More Than Music 23:52

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Razorback Suckers of Palisade High 33:28

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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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Episode 427: 12 months of paddling; Recreational paddling safety concerns; Questioning record attempt reasons 1:13:17

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Episode 427 ~ April 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After paddling at least once in each of the past 12 months, Sean has a couple things he would change during winter paddling There is a need to be very concerned with the amount of paddler accidents, rescues, and deaths around the world When someone wants to attempt a world record but throws a ’caus…

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White Sucker: Rodney Dangerfield of Fish 37:57

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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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Episode 426: Minnesota River record attempt; Rafting age limit & fitness certificate; Frank Wolf and the Darien Gap 1:14:12

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Episode 426 ~ April 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After setting a speed record on the Mississippi in 2023, Scott Miller has his eye set on the Minnesota River A motion to set and upper age limit on rafting and maybe require a fitness certificate for seniors in is front of the High Court in northern India Frank Wolf is paddling across the Darien Ga…

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Green Sunfish: Aggressive Big Mouth 27:37

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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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Episode 425: Guardian Revival; Paddle club plastic recycling; IRC supports Sport for Nature Framework 1:15:25

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Episode 425 ~ April 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Our Guardians, such as veterans and first responders need help once in a while too. Guardian Revival helps with that. A paddling club in British Columbia is helping with recycling plastics pulled from the ocean. The International Rafting Federation has thrown its support behind the Sport for Nature…

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Key Cave's Alabama Cavefish! 35:05

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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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Episode 44 - Christian Liberty - To Cuss or Not to Cuss 51:05

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Episode 424: Sean’s March Paddle, Canoe for free, Waterbodies closed, Paddler Co-op, Paddling stench, and Enhanced games 1:11:58

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Episode 424 ~ April 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean got his March paddle in over the Easter weekend A chance to canoe for free on Earth Day A couple National Parks are keeping their waterbodies closed until March 2025 The Paddler Co-op needs help to keep access to the Madawaska River open Are we smelling something on canoe trips more and more? T…

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Episode 423: A study on the benefits of outrigger canoeing; 8 best kayaks for dogs; More rafting and a longer season coming 1:12:57

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Episode 423 ~ March 28, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A study is being done in Hawai’i on the benefits of outrigger canoeing on people with and without disabilities 8 of the best kayaks to look at if you are planning on taking your dog out on the water with you It looks like there is going to be a great rafting season in California and Oregon, on the …

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The Unassuming Bony-eared Assfish! 31:47

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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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Episode 422: Quiet Adventures Symposium Part 3; Cliff Jacobson, Camper Christina, Jerry Vandiver & Caitlin Evanson 1:32:40

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Episode 422 ~ March 21, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 3 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Cliff Jacobson chats about himself, books, paddling, and a few other things Camper Christina lets us know what she has been up to Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson chat about their latest album and perform a song from it…

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Fly Fishing for Shoal Bass 37:38

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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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Episode 421: Quiet Adventures Symposium Part 2; Michael Gray Uncommon Adventures; Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary 1:06:14

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Episode 421 ~ March 14, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 2 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Michael Gray of Uncommon Adventures talks about paddling in Antarctica and a few other places Stephanie Gandulla joins us from the NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to talk about paddling over sunken ships…

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Alaska's Capelin/Seabird Story 33:51

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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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Episode 420: Quiet Adventures Symposium with Chicago Adventure Therapy and the Dragonflyers of Michigan 1:26:18

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Episode 420 ~ March 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Back at the Quiet Adventures Symposium We chat with Chicago Adventure Therapy to see where they are 5 years after our initial interview The Dragonflyers of Michigan are a group of dragonboaters out of Mason MichiganBy SR

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Episode 43 - Movies You Missed - Sister Act - Go Ahead Sister, Make 'em Sing 33:11

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Truchas Mexicanas/Mexico's native trout 35:34

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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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Episode 419: A few of our favourite interviews from past Quiet Adventures Symposiums 1:38:10

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Episode 419 ~ February 29, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics On this Leap Year we skip back to past Quiet Adventures Symposiums to bring you a few of our favourite interviews: Chicago Adventure Therapy (CAT) ~ Leadership through paddling; Joanie McGuffin ~ Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy and Canoes for Conservation; Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson …

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Invasive Carp 34:46

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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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Episode 418: Updated French Broad River website; Can Georgia landowners restrict water access?; SUPing above 19,000 feet 1:17:15

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Episode 418 ~ February 22, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics There is an updated website for the French Broad River that has a ton of useful information for paddlers They are still at it in Georgia. Now they are questioning whether landowners can restrict access to the water due to a judge’s ruling Going to bag a summit at 19, 780 feet above sea level? Wh…

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Episode 42 - Jonah 2 - It's More Than a Big Fish 26:35

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Rose's Interview on Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder? Molly Stillman's upcoming book If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry Episode 41, Overview of Jonah, Rebel With a Cause Got a topic suggestion or question? Let us know at Ask Me Anything

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