Best The Last Salmon Podcasts (2024)

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The Last Salmon: ‘We don’t have time, we need to intervene now.’ 1:00:50

9d ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Internationally renowned fishery scientist, Ken Whelan, issues a call to action on the latest episode of The Last Salmon. He says that ranching can and will work to help improve salmon numbers in relation to supporting a rod fishery for anglers and he explains to us the background to its successful development and implementation – albeit with cavea…

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The fight goes on and angler voices are needed now more than ever 37:23

10d ago37:23

37:23

For the final episode of the first series of The Last Salmon, Daire and Jim revisit Iceland and the issue of the regulation and future of salmon farms which Iceland’s politicians are currently drafting new legislation for. Elvar Fridriksson, Iceland’s Programme Director of The North Atlantic Salmon Fund, and Jasper Pääkkönen, actor, angler and pass…

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EP 253 - Rishi's Sky Dishi & Slippery Starmer Karma (with HUGO RIFKIND) 53:39

2h ago53:39

53:39

I'm back from Ibiza so thank god I had Hugo Rifkind to help 'remind' me of the week's big political news. From Rishi's Sky Dishi to Slippery Stamer's Corbyn karma & Nigel's one man political blunderbuss. We also talk about Hugo's excellent new book 'Rabbits' which has guns, drugs and loads of cool references to the Nineties. Order the PAPERBACK EDI…

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Why this billionaire is betting on offshore aquaculture 37:44

13h ago37:44

37:44

It's rare for high-net-worth individuals to directly invest in seafood, and even more rare for that investor to take such a hands-on approach. Meet the Walton that wants to farm fish differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sean McLaughlin and the reasons to be optimistic if you’re a salmon angler 56:43

4h ago56:43

56:43

The 2024 salmon season is well under way and we're waiting for the grilse run, but having spoken to anglers around the country it appears that numbers are still down and following a similar path to 2023. However, if you’ve been despondent and down in the dumps about the salmon, fear not, for this week’s guest, Sean McLaughlin, who is a salmon angle…

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Rob's Trout Unllimited Talk On Unusual Urban Fishing Locations | Live From Northern Virginia Trout Unlimited 1:05:06

3h ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Rob recorded his June 6, 2024 talk at his local Trout Unlimited chapter. The subject was urban fishing in Northern Virginia. Locations were chosen based on their unconventional locations. Three locations are next to sewage treat meant plants. One spot is an urban waterfront along the Potomac, another is a tidal creek you wouldn't notice without Goo…

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What's killing seafood retail sales? 38:24

15h ago38:24

38:24

Join us for the latest episode of the IntraFish podcast, where we bring you the week's most interesting seafood, fisheries and aquaculture news, along with exclusive expert interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BREAKING NEWS #13 Dodgy Debates and the return of Naughty Nigel 34:33

3d ago34:33

34:33

Another BREAKING NEWS episode. I do a deep dive on the big debate. Why was Starmer blinking so much? How much coffee had Rishi had? Why was Julie Etchingham acting like their step-mum? And will Nigel Farage ruin it for both of them? (Also a free chapter from my book THE BRITISH BLOKE DECODED which you can order HERE) JOIN the Podcast Patreon and re…

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EP 252 - Leadership Debate Drinking Games (with CHARLIE BAKER) 46:37

3d ago46:37

46:37

Charlie Baker joins me this week and we have a funny and far ranging chat on everything from his chance meeting with Starmer, to how men sometimes wake up on a yellow card from the Mrs & your new drinking game for the leadership debates. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/ge…

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BREAKING NEWS #12 Slippery Starmer & Dodgy Donald Trump 32:33

7d ago32:33

32:33

I climb into slippery Starmer's cloak & dagger purge of the Left and end up defending Diane Abbott (??). I also question whether Ed Davey is looking at a career and theatre - and of course we had to break down the landmark ruling in the Trump case. If he goes to jail it could be an HBO show. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, …

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This CEO's No. 1 goal? Be boring. 33:04

9d ago33:04

33:04

On this week's episode, we're talking with Trond Haakon Schaug-Pettersen, the CEO of land-based salmon farming company Salmon Evolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mayfly update from Lough Sheelin and Lough Arrow 35:57

10d ago35:57

35:57

It’s time for our second and final mayfly update from around the country and this week we’re hearing how Lough Sheelin and Lough Arrow fared with Eamonn Ross and Jackie Mahon. Eamonn explains how the fishing was fantastic the first week the mayfly was up with some incredible fish being caught, but it’s been tougher since then. Meanwhile on Arrow, J…

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A Cast Away in Montana & Upper Michigan Stories With Tim Schulz 59:57

8d ago59:57

59:57

Author and electrical engineer Tim Schulz joins Rob for this informative episode. Our first podcast interview about Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Tim live's in the snowiest part of Michigan, on a peninsula, surrounded by fish. The first half of the episode is Tim's stories of fishing his unique home waters which include numerous species including lak…

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EP 251 - Tory campaign goes full GILF 43:22

15d ago43:22

43:22

This episode I discuss the Tory's announcement on national service and wonder if they've gone full GILF. Then I analyse Starmer's interviews and why he acts like a wounded fawn whenever someone questions his principles. Plus - for balance - there's a quick mention of Ed Davey falling off a paddleboard. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each epis…

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Castleconnell – an historic fishery with hopes for the future 1:16:19

14d ago1:16:19

1:16:19

This week’s episode is a fascinating look at the famous Castleconnell Fishery on the River Shannon in Limerick with Pat O’Connor who is chair of the Castleconnell River Association. It’s a fishery steeped in history when it was internationally renowned for its huge salmon in the 1800s to the early 1900s and it became a thriving centre for tackle de…

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'12 rounds is going to sink you': Endless Shrimp goes on trial 37:07

16d ago37:07

37:07

Red Lobster's permanent "Endless Shrimp" promotion has been accused of helping kill the restaurant chain. But at least one expert explains that the restaurant's demise is far more nuanced. Seafood Exchange CEO Travis Larkin gives us insight into the collapse, as well as a look into the global shrimp supply sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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BREAKING NEWS #11 - Election Announcement Special 29:22

15d ago29:22

29:22

This is the first of many Breaking News Election specials to come. I talk about why Rishi was man enough to announce it in the rain. Why Keir did it inside because he's old. And why none of the campaign will make any difference whatsoever to the outcome. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://w…

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EP 250 - The Political Cynicality of Salmon Tandoori (with IAN STONE) 48:04

17d ago48:04

48:04

Had a very funny chat with my good friend Ian Stone. We discussed the strategic significance of Starmer's Salmon Tandoori. What kind of kid's book Liz Truss would write. Why topical comedy is harder now there are more lawyers. And whether kids should be taught to call it a 'dinkle' or a 'penis'. JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode ear…

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Cutthroat Trout | A Life History 1:09:31

23d ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Rob takes a deep dive into the life history of the cutthroat trout. This episode contains everything you need to know about cutthroats except how to catch them. You do not need to be an angler to enjoy this episode. Rob starts off with introducing new terminoogy and then dives deep into the confusing taxonomy of these fish. The podcast continues wi…

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Salmon and Trout Fishing on Lake Ontario 23:21

19d ago23:21

23:21

Captain Ian of Kings on the Run Charters in Toronto Ontario is our guest. Ian talks about the upcoming 2024 season and the Great Ontario Salmon Derby. Kings on the Run has had great success fishing his clients in the various Derbys on Lake Ontario Salmon Derby's with one of his clients winning $10,000 a few years back. The Kings on the Run website …

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Iguana Hunting Charters - South Florida 36:03

19d ago36:03

36:03

Iguanas have become an invasive species in South Florida causing a lot of property damage. Iguana Begana is a Iguana Hunting Charter that takes hunters into the Bayous and waterways of South Florida to hunt these reptiles. You will enjoy listening to this interview with owner Garret Greca about how he hunts these large reptiles. To get more informa…

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Fishing Guide - Lake Conroe Texas 28:56

19d ago28:56

28:56

Today we are speaking with Ray Hunt of Ray Hunt Guide Service who fishes Lake Conroe Texas for Bass, Crappie and Catfish. Ray is a seasoned fisherman with decades of experience fishing Lake Conroe. Ray enjoys the diversity of fish in Lake Conroe and the amount of fish the lake holds. You can reach Ray at (713) 204-7838 or by email at RayHuntGuideSe…

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Mayfly Update from Corrib and Derg 26:15

27d ago26:15

26:15

We’ve our first update of the mayfly season for this week’s show and Mike Keady joins us to tell us how Corrib has been fishing. The weather has been unsettled and cold which hasn’t helped things, Mike tells us, but he does expect it to pick up for the next 1-2 weeks so if you have the opportunity do try and make the most of it before it finishes u…

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BREAKING NEWS #10 - Keir's Baby Steps 29:50

28d ago29:50

29:50

I review Labour's launch of their 'first steps' strategy to win the next election. There's some praise for Keir seeming less like a mortgage salesman, but also questions remain over how bad he is at answering questions. And of course there's still his voice, there'll always be his voice... Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.p…

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‘We don’t have time, we need to intervene now.’ Ken Whelan addresses ranching as a possible angler solution 1:00:51

24d ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Internationally renowned fishery scientist, Ken Whelan, issues a call to action on the latest episode of The Last Salmon. He says that ranching can and will work to help improve salmon numbers in relation to supporting a rod fishery for anglers and he explains to us the background to its successful development and implementation – albeit with cavea…

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How seafood companies can win (or lose) in the ruthless UK retail sector 38:49

1M ago38:49

38:49

So how, exactly does a seafood company break into UK retail? We asked one of the top retail experts in the country to give us some clues on getting a listing, and the easiest way to lose the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Frank Maunsell's tales from the Owenmore 48:17

30d ago48:17

48:17

The Owenmore Fishery has been in the news recently with the State buying up the river and lands that are situated on the Dingle peninsula in Kerry. So what does the future hold for the fishery and what is the fishing like on the river and lakes in one of Ireland’s most scenic locations? Frank Maunsell has been the fishery manager there for over a q…

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EP 249 - Is Rishi saying there will be WAR? (with SIMON EVANS) 44:54

24d ago44:54

44:54

This week Simon Evans joins me to discuss whether Rishi's big speech was scaremongering or if it actually had some good points. I also go in pretty hard on human macademia nut Keir Starmer (there will be letters). We also discuss the Baby Reindeer controversy and if there are double standards at work because the stalker is female. The Patreon only …

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Hatcheries - a solution or problem? 1:12:38

1M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Hatcheries. It’s a contentious issue amongst the salmon angling community and with numbers of salmon continuing to drop, more and more anglers are asking can and should it be introduced to their river? For this week’s episode of The Last Salmon, we wanted to find out more about the pros, cons, nuances and science behind it and are joined by David S…

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'Is that a crazy thing to talk about?' 32:12

1M ago32:12

32:12

The IntraFish podcast brings you the week's most interesting and compelling seafood, fisheries and aquaculture news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP 248 - Flailing Rishicopter And a Harsh Lesson For Bud Light 38:15

1M ago38:15

38:15

This week I catch up on all the fallout from the local elections which seemed to get worse for the Tories the longer things went. I discuss whether Andy Street was harshly dealt with and if the Greens expected their victorious candidate in Leeds to say 'Allahu Akbar'. We also look at Bud Light rowing back from social justice issues and wonder if it…

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BREAKING NEWS # 9 - Was it Torygeddon in the Local Elections? 25:04

1M ago25:04

25:04

Despite a b*stard journey back from Guernsey I managed to squeeze this out. I talk about the Tories getting battered at council level, doing not so badly with the mayoral votes and whether I voted Tory for the first time since 2019.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The chemicals weren’t working, the fish were suffering and new ideas were needed 43:22

1M ago43:22

43:22

Simen Saetre is the co-author (along with Kjetil Ostli) of ‘The New Fish: The Truth about Farmed Salmon and the Consequences We Can No Longer Ignore’ and joins Jim & Daire on the latest episode of The Last Salmon to talk about their years of research into the salmon farming industry and the shocking information they discovered along the way. #thela…

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