Episodes

  • Ep 106. Fair Fish or False Promise?

    Ep 106. Fair Fish or False Promise?
    May 27 2026
    Ben King of Pesky Fish discusses whether fairer seafood models can genuinely deliver more value back to fishermen — or whether the system is too stacked against them.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com



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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Ep 105. Waste, Fish & The Future of Seafood

    Ep 105. Waste, Fish & The Future of Seafood
    May 20 2026
    Alexandra Leeper discusses why the future of seafood depends on turning every part of the fish into commercial value — not waste.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com


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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Ep 104. The Real Cost of Fishing

    Ep 104. The Real Cost of Fishing
    May 13 2026
    Magnus Johnson and Duncan Boag take a hard look at the reality behind the numbers — asking whether the current system still works for working fishermen.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.comA hard look at rising costs, policy failures, fuel efficiency, and whether the UK fishing fleet can survive the system built around it.

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Ep 103. Claws, Code & Pressure: Fishing’s New Reality

    Ep 103. Claws, Code & Pressure: Fishing’s New Reality
    May 5 2026
    From deck to data, fishermen confront welfare pressure, new tech, and the truth behind “sustainable seafood.”

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Ep 102. Costs, Funding & Fuel Reality

    Ep 102. Costs, Funding & Fuel Reality
    Apr 28 2026
    Adrian Bartlett cuts through the noise on fuel savings, unequal funding, and practical solutions that deliver real results for working boats.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com





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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Ep 101. Fuel, Emissions, and Reality A Working Solution That Pays

    Ep 101. Fuel, Emissions, and Reality A Working Solution That Pays
    Apr 21 2026
    Jason and Kirstyn Munro of Ecomotus discuss a proven retrofit already saving fishermen money while cutting emissions — without waiting for future fuels.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep 100. Hard Lessons with Mike Park OBE

    Ep 100. Hard Lessons with Mike Park OBE
    Apr 14 2026
    Hard-earned lessons from a life in fishing, leadership, and standing up for the industry.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Ep 99. Mercury in Seafood: Fact or Fear?

    Ep 99. Mercury in Seafood: Fact or Fear?
    Apr 7 2026
    Kevin McCay of Safe Catch Inc explores whether U.S. climate policy changes could have real implications for mercury in seafood.

    Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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    47 mins