Sinopsis
How about: 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 @MarineBrit. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, polar bears and more), sharks and other fish, invertebrates (especially squid & octopuses because they are cool), and other marine biology things that live under the sea. Join us as we gossip about, for example, how shows like Game of Thrones are similar to Marine Conservation, the sex lives of sea creatures, hot marine science & conservation topics of the week and learn about the challenges of attaining a marine biology or conservation career.
Episodios
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Silent Seals: The Namibia seal hunt with Rob Reed and Imogen Webster, part 1
27/08/2025 Duración: 15minDr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Rob Reed and Imogen Webster from Neptunes Pirates UK/ Captain Paul Watson Foundation about theirSilent Seal Campaign - protesting the commercial killing of seals in Namibia. 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
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The new "Death at Seaworld" TV show - with Simon Allen
20/08/2025 Duración: 20minDr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to showrunner and writer Simon Allen on a new TV drama show based on the book "Death at Seaworld". Having written for TV shows such as "The Musketeers", "Das Boot", "Tehran" and a number of action and horror series, they talk about how Simon got into the field. They also chat about Simon's love and obsession with sharks and what makes the movie "Jaws" so great. 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
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Ocean science careers advice with Andrew Thaler
13/08/2025 Duración: 19minJobs and careers in the marine conservation and science field look very different today compared to just a couple of years ago. Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Dr Andrew Thaler about current career possibilities in ocean science and conservation and provide advice for those searching for jobs in this field. 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
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The Last Hunt for the Jabberwock with Andrew Thaler
06/08/2025 Duración: 16minDr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to deep sea scientist Andrew Thaler about "The Last Hunt for the Jabberwock". Every 30 years th Emerald Moon rises and the fearsome Jabberwock comes back from the dead, threatening the rabbit and frog folk of The Warren. The book is available from: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/505687/The-Last-Hunt-for-the-Jabberwock-A-Feywild-Adventure-in-Ecologic-Succession 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
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Deep Sea Mining with Andrew Thaler
30/07/2025 Duración: 24minDr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to deep sea scientist Andrew Thaler about the contraversial issue of deep sea mining and some of the concerns that the marine conservation community have about this issue. 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
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Lessons learnt from Hurricane Katrina with Dr Ivor van Heerden
25/07/2025 Duración: 21minOn July 27 a new National Geographic documentary "Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time" premiers. 20 years after the Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Dr Craken chats with Dr Ivor van Heerden, a climate scientist whose research predicted the devestation that the hurricane caused. Dr Craken and van Heerden talk about the lead up to the hurricane, lessons learnt, and what the US Government needs to do to prevent another disaster such as this from occurring again. 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
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What can Sharkapalooza do for you? With guest Jess Adanich
23/07/2025 Duración: 14minDr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Jess Adanich from "Fuzzy Sharks" about Sharkapalooza - a fabulous shark-themed arts festival that takes place annually in Florida. What is instore at the next event and what can Sharkapalooza do for you? 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
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National Geographic's Jaws at 50 with Wendy Benchley
11/07/2025 Duración: 13minDr Craken chats to ocean advocate Wendy Benchley about the new National Geographic Documentary "Jaws at 50" - telling the story of this iconic ocean movie 50 years later. She talks about how she, with her husband Peter (the author of Jaws), became shark conservation advocates after the global sucess of the movie. "Jaws at 50: the definitive inside story" premieres on July 10 on National Geographic, and the next day (July 11) on Disney+ and Hulu 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
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Sharkapalooza and Fuzzy Sharks with Jess Adanich
09/07/2025 Duración: 13minDr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to Jess Adanich about "Fuzzy Sharks" - an art initiative to help promote shark conservation awareness. They also talk about Sharkapalooza - a fabulous shark themed arts festival. 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
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SHARKFEST 2025 - Dan Beecham and "Sharks Up Close" and Candace Fields and "Investigation Shark Attack"
02/07/2025 Duración: 16minDr Craken chats about two upcoming documentaries that are part of National Geographic's SHARKFEST. He chats to Dan Beecham, cinematographer for "Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory". A new documentary where presenter Bertie and underwater cameraman Dan search the waters of South Africa for the elusive great white shark, and discover local conservation efforts for this threatened species. The team film some of the amazing shark species in South African waters - but will they find the famous apex predator? He also chats with shark scientist Candace Field from the series "Investigation Shark Attack". A six-part series about shark behavior and interactions with humans. What is it about shark behavior that leads to deadly shark attacks? How can we better interact with sharks to reduce the threat to humans and sharks alike. Both documentaries premiere on Disney+ and Hulu on July 5th. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al
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Drunken shenanigans - our favorite animals
25/06/2025 Duración: 32minDr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken are at the end of a long recording marathon, where one or two drinks may have been imbibed along they way. They discuss their favorite animals and give us some amazing facts as well! 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
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The history of taverns (and beer witches)
18/06/2025 Duración: 17minDr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken carry on talking about the history of beer. When were the first pubs and taverns? What has beer got to do with witches? Find out on this episode! 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
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The new Ocean documentary - a review
11/06/2025 Duración: 18minDr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken discuss their thoughts on the new documentary Ocean, featuring David Attenborough. 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
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Ocean - a stunning new documentary
04/06/2025 Duración: 17minDr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with the team behind the stunning new documentary OCEAN - narrated by the fabulous Sir Davis Attenborough (oceanfilm.net). They talk to National geographic scientist Enric Sala and filmaker Toby Nowlan about what makes this documentary unique. What fantastic new film footage do they present? What are the biggest threats to the ocean? How can we help to save it? Is there any hope for our seas and the species they contain? Find out on this episode. 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
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Raiders of the last barrel - the archaeology of beer
28/05/2025 Duración: 12minDr 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
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Water, water everywhere - a water world quiz
21/05/2025 Duración: 13minWater, water everywhere, but what does Dr Craken know about it? 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
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Game of thrones science - recreating the dire wolf
14/05/2025 Duración: 12minDr 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
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Coffee shop science. Was some of the first marine mammal science done in a coffee shop?
07/05/2025 Duración: 14minWas 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
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Who is Kristján Loftsson and why is he an ocean villain? (with guest Rob Read)
30/04/2025 Duración: 26minWho 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
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The Latest Gossip on Whaling (with guest Rob Read)
23/04/2025 Duración: 20minDr 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