Our fourth annual Halloween special
Megan and Carolyn talk with Dana Castle about anglers in the St. Clair-Detroit River System, the importance of creel surveys, some incredible restoration projects, and donuts but not for breakfast.
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What are the aquatic invasive species that Great Lakes experts wish you knew more about? Megan and Carolyn discuss with TMATGL all-stars El Lower, Katie O'Reilly, and Brian Roth.
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Stuart and Megan talk coastal resilience in southern Lake Michigan with Drs. Sarah Peterson and Hillary Glandon.
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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG)
Dr. Sarah Peterson, Coastal Engineering Specialist
Dr. Hillary Glandon, Coastal Ecosystem Specialist
IISG on YouTube (coastal resilience videos mentioned will be available here!)
In this episode, Stuart and Carolyn speak with Dr. Jay Austin about stratification in lakes and how the Great Lakes behave differently, stratificationally speaking. Plus: fancy meat!
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In this episode, Stuart and Carolyn speak with Dr. Susan Kooiman about Indigenous agriculture in the Great Lakes region, what studying the past can teach us about the present, and extracting nut lipids.
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Show Credits:
Host: Stuart Carlton, Carolyn Foley
Senior Producer: Carolyn Foley
Producers: Megan Gunn and Renie Mills
Associate Producer and Fixer: Ethan Chitty
Editor: Sandra Svoboda
Podcast Art by: Joel Davenport
Music by: Stuart Carlton
Dr. Chris Winslow just won a major award at the International Association for Great Lakes Research conference!! To celebrate, here is our conversation from September 2022. Recorded live in Cleveland, Ohio, we talked with Chris about Lake Erie, poo, and the fabulous Stone Lab.
Episode recorded live at Masthead Brewing Company. If you want to donate to Ohio Sea Grant and the Stone Lab, please visit their website:
https://ohioseagrant.osu.edu/giving
Show credits:
Host & Executive Producer: Stuart Carlton
Co-Hosts: Hope Charters & Carolyn Foley
Producers: Hope Charters, Carolyn Foley, Megan Gunn, & Irene Miles
Associate Producer: Ethan Chitty
Edited by: Quinn Rose
Podcast art by: Joel Davenport
Music by: Stuart Carlton
This episode discusses the issue of microplastics in the Great Lakes, featuring experts from the International Joint Commission (IJC) and universities. Dr. Rebecca Rooney and Eden Hadley explain the standardized definition of microplastics, ranging from 5 millimeters to 1 micron, and their sources, including nurdles, tire wear, and synthetic clothing fibers. The IJC's report highlights the need for standardized monitoring and harmonized methods to assess microplastic concentrations accurately. Recommendations include listing microplastics as a contaminant of mutual concern and promoting life cycle responsibility for producers. Individual actions, such as using microfiber filters in washing machines, can also help reduce microplastic pollution.
Episode Links:
https://ijc.org/sites/default/files/SAB_MicroplasticsReport_2024.pdf
https://ijc.org/sites/default/files/SAB_MicroplasticsRpt_SuppMaterialsA.pdf
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Show Credits:
Host: Stuart Carlton
Senior Producer: Carolyn Foley
Producers: Megan Gunn and Renie Mills
Associate Producer and Fixer: Ethan Chitty
Editor: Sandra Svoboda
Podcast Art by: Joel Davenport
Music by: Stuart Carlton
(New episodes coming soon!)
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/too-many-geese-and-not-enough-mussels/
Episode Links:
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2025/01/giant-sturgeon-attacks-mermaid-aquarium-china-video
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/let-us-spray-river-dolphins-launch-pee-streams-into-air/
Growing up with multiple newspapers delivered to her home and spending a lot of time outside in Michigan, maybe it was inevitable that Kelly House would become an environmental journalist extraordinaire. She joins TMATGL to talk about her work, why journalism matters, and what gives her hope for the future of her profession and the natural world.
Show Links:
Kelly’s work at Bridge Michigan
Sign up for Kelly’s newsletter HERE
Kelly’s Sandwich Pick: Babe's Corner
Show Credits:
Host: Stuart Carlton
Senior Producer: Carolyn Foley
Producers: Megan Gunn and Renie Mills
Associate Producer and Fixer: Ethan Chitty
Editor: Sandra Svoboda
Podcast Art by: Joel Davenport
Music by: Stuart Carlton
The nonprofit Freshwater Future has had much success working with local communities toward cleaner, safer drinking water. Jill Ryan, executive director, and Ann Baughman, associate director, patiently play Stuart’s favorite game, counting down the top five threats to our drinking water as they know them. SPOILER ALERT: Two of them surprised Stuart.
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TMATGL Episode 74 “It Depends How You Do a One” - whatever that means
Ann’s Donut Pick: Hinkley Bakery
Jill’s Taco Pick: Jose’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Show Credits:
Host: Stuart Carlton
Senior Producer: Carolyn Foley
Producers: Megan Gunn and Renie Mills
Associate Producer and Fixer: Ethan Chitty
Editor: Sandra Svoboda
Podcast Art by: Joel Davenport
Music by: Stuart Carlton
This episode is a scientist’s dream and a nightmare of would-be organizational acronyms. Dr. Drew Gronewold, with his multiple titles and international work, introduces the TMATGL team to the Global Center for Climate Change and Transboundary Waters and the value of data. (As if we didn’t know…)
Show Links:
Global Center for Climate Change and Transboundary Waters
Coordinating Committee on Great Lakes Basic Hydraulic and Hydrologic Data
The Lives of Lake Ontario, by Daniel MacFarlane
TMATGL Episode 91 “A Generational Opportunity”
Drew’s Donut Pick: Benny’s Bakery
Show Credits:
Host: Stuart Carlton
Senior Producer: Carolyn Foley
Producers: Megan Gunn and Renie Mills
Associate Producer and Fixer: Ethan Chitty
Editor: Sandra Svoboda
Podcast Art by: Joel Davenport
Music by: Stuart Carlton
Jump on the rollercoaster of being an environmental reporter.
The Chicago Tribune’s Michael Hawthorne joins Stuart and Megan to talk drinking water, PFAS, petroleum coke, microplastics, what it’s like to have Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vetter talk about one of your articles, and how sometimes, yes, sometimes journalists’ work leads to positive change for Great Lakes communities and environments. Also, there’s one fart joke and some good conversation about the excellent fried seafood at Calumet Fisheries.
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Michael’s Sandwich Pick: Tempesta Market
Show Credits:
Host: Stuart Carlton
Senior Producer: Carolyn Foley
Producers: Megan Gunn and Renie Mills
Associate Producer and Fixer: Ethan Chitty
Editor: Sandra Svoboda
Podcast Art by: Joel Davenport
Music by: Stuart Carlton
SHIPWRECK DRAFT! Stuart is joined by TMATGL Hall of Fame Stephanie Gandulla of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Kevin Cullen, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum as they draft Great Lakes shipwrecks. Plus: the world debut of a new shipwreck ballad! Does the world need another shipwreck ballad? Probably not…but maybe?
Show links:
Map of the Drafted Shipwrecks with more information
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Thunder Bay International Film Festival
Kevin’s Sandwich Pick: Ryan’s On York
Stephanie’s Donut Pick: Cops and Doughnuts
Stephanie’s Previous TMATGL Appearances:
Episode 49 I Recommend the Thunder Pass
Episode 74 It Depends on How You Do A One
Show Credits:
Host: Stuart Carlton
Senior Producer: Carolyn Foley
Producers: Megan Gunn and Renie Mills
Associate Producer and Fixer: Ethan Chitty
Editor and Awesomer: Sandra Svoboda
Podcast Art by: Joel Davenport
Music by: Stuart Carlton
We report on the reporters! OK, sort of. Meet Dave Spratt from the Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources who takes journalists around the Great Lakes to get them into the environments they’re reporting on and to talk with scientists and researchers. Then we meet one of those reporters: Lester Graham from Michigan Public (reporter) who has been doing award-winning work about the environment for decades.
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Show Links
Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources
TMATGL Episode 93 with Peter Annin
Dave’s Fav Sandwich Place: Zingerman’s Deli
Dave’s Special Great Lakes Place: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula west of the Keweenaw Peninsula near the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Lester Graham’s Work at Michigan Public (Radio)
Lester Graham’s Wildlife Photography on Instagram
Lester’s Fav Sandwich Place: Tecumseh Brewing Co.
Lester’s Special Great Lakes Place: Craig Lake State Park in Michigan
Show Credits
Host and Executive Producer: Stuart Carlton
Co-Host: Megan Gunn
Produced and Edited by: Sandra Svoboda
Podcast Art by: Joel Davenport
Music by: Stuart Carlton
Stuart and Renie chat with IISG's Sarah Zack about microplastics, PFAS, and, of course, tuna melts.
In this episode, Stuart and Renie speak with Judith Neulander about her fascinating book on folklore in the Great Lakes. How does folklore reflect the culture in which it is created? Is folklore still being created? And, really, what's the deal with all the body snatching?
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Show credits:
Hosts & Producers: Stuart Carlton, Renie Miles
Coordinating producer: Moti Agunbiade
Edited by: Sandra Svoboda
Artwork by: Ethan Kocak
Music by: Stuart Carlton
In this episode, Stuart and Carolyn speak with Bopi Biddanda, Professor of Water Resources at Grand Valley State, about the fascinating world of underwater sinkholes in the Great Lakes.
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Show credits:
Hosts & Producers: Stuart Carlton, Carolyn Foley
Coordinating producer: Moti Agunbiade
Edited by: Sandra Svoboda
Artwork by: Ethan Kocak
Music by: Stuart Carlton
We ask our Drs Fish about teenage orcas, coaster brook trout, and who's spawning now. Plus: the Ask Dr. Fish Challenge!
Show Credits:
Hosts & Producers: Stuart Carlton, Carolyn Foley, Katie O'Reilly, Titus Seiheimer
Coordinating producer: Moti Agunbiade
Edited by: Sandra Svoboda
Artwork by: Ethan Kocak
Music by: Stuart Carlton