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In this episode, we are digging into our archives for a special release! Originally recorded in early 2025, this is an edit of a live talk we did for the ANZAAP Symposium 2025. We share how we got started, and why niche podcasts like ours are important in the science communication space. Then we close out with a mini species spotlight all about the Muskellunge! Think of this episode as a lil’ bonus for you, as we work on some more substantial episodes leading up to summer!
We’re very thankful for ANZAAP’s invite, and we love that organization! Be sure to check them out if you are an aquarium professional! Lots of great resources and a network that reaches beyond just Australia and New Zealand.
We created a little visual guide to go along with our mini Species Spotlight, be sure to check our Substack for it!
Thanks for listening to Gettin’ Fishy With It! You can find our website at www.gettinfishywithit.com/. You can find us on BlueSky at @gettinfishypod.bsky.social, and on Instagram @gettingfishypod. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you want to drop us an email, you can send your complaints (or questions!) to [email protected].
Our theme music is “Best Time” by FASSOUNDS. This episode was produced and edited by Christine Archer.
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In this episode, Invasive Fish that Walk on Land (w/ Noah Bressman), the crew gets fishy with Dr. Noah Bressman, assistant professor of physiology at Salisbury University in Maryland. There's so much to discuss! From fishing to fishkeeping, to invasive species, to cool art, Noah’s life is all about fish! Did you know that there’s multiple factors that will influence why a fish decides where to go when it leaves the water? For some fish it’s smell or taste, others will rely on visual cues, and that’s only scratching the surface! Did you know that Noah invented a word for the way neotropical armored catfish move? Hear about that and more on this week’s riveting episode.
Be sure to check our Dr. Bressman’s art shop on RedBubble and get yourself a very cool shirt or a sticker!
This podcast is brought to you by the deepsea lizardfish, Bathysaurus ferox. Named for its flat, elongated head shape and slim body, the deepsea lizardfish unlocks new fears for anyone who sees them. Why? Why don't you google one of these living nightmares and see for yourself? Maybe its lifeless black eyes. Or its pale ghoulish features. Or maybe even that giant smiling mouth, lined with hordes of sharp teeth. Either way, just know that millions of these fish lurk along the bottom of deep oceans, ready to take you across the river Styx when the time comes. Cheers to you, deepsea lizardfish!
Thanks for listening to Gettin’ Fishy With It! You can find our new website at www.gettinfishywithit.com. You can find us on Bluesky at @gettinfishypod.bsky.social and on Instagram @gettingfishypod. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you want to drop us an email, you can send your complaints (or questions!) to [email protected].
Our theme music is “Best Time” by FASSOUNDS. Our audio is edited by Amber Park Chiodini. Amber has her own podcast all about movies, called So What Happens Next?
We very much appreciate you taking the time to listen to our seventy-sixth episode! Please help out the podcast by subscribing on your podcast platform of choice. If you could leave us a review, that would be super helpful!
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In this episode, "Species Spotlight: Goldfish", the crew dives into the subject of man’s favorite aquatic pet…the goldfish! Goldfish have been around a long time. They've been given as gifts for hundreds of years. They also are similar to dogs in the way that humans have domesticated and bred them into fancy versions of their wild counterparts. We talk about goldfish history, care, their use in research and of course the many reasons why NOT to release them into the wild!
This podcast is brought to you by the ballyhoo halfbeak. While the name of this fish sounds more like an australian expression than an actual animal, the ballyhoo looks as insane as it sounds. If you’ve ever wanted to see a tiny narwhal with a sideways tail, then look no further. And furthermore, the halfbeak’s extended mouthparts do not function as a fearsome sword, far from it. Rather they serve as some sort of sensing organ to evade prey. Cheers to you, dear fish, may you party the night away you old ballyhoo.
Thanks for listening to Gettin’ Fishy With It! You can find our new website at www.gettinfishywithit.com. You can find us on Bluesky at @gettinfishypod.bsky.social and on Instagram @gettingfishypod. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you want to drop us an email, you can send your complaints (or questions!) to [email protected].
Our theme music is “Best Time” by FASSOUNDS. Our audio is edited by Amber Park Chiodini. Amber has her own podcast all about movies, called So What Happens Next?
We very much appreciate you taking the time to listen to our seventy-fifth episode! Please help out the podcast by subscribing on your podcast platform of choice. If you could leave us a review, that would be super helpful!
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In this episode, "Fish Misconceptions", the crew interviews Hannah Sinclair, museum specialist in the ichthyology department at the American Museum of Natural History! We learn about her life, her love of fish, freedom to pursue her fishy obsessions and her work at the museum. We then delve into common fish misconceptions. We talk about some weird species that people don't always know are fish and then talk about which animals are fish and which aren't! Come along for the ride!
This podcast is brought to you by the Berlin's bloodworm eel Ophisternon berlini. Ever wish that earthworms had eyes and a spinal cord? Meet the Berlin’s Bloodworm eel! This eel was discovered in 2024, 50-75 cm below the surface, buried in swamp mud in Costa Rica. No actual body of water was found nearby its discovery. It's pink, blind and finless, making it for all intents and purposes, a glorified worm. Cheers to you, Berlin’s bloodworm eel and welcome to the family!
Thanks for listening to Gettin’ Fishy With It! You can find our new website at www.gettinfishywithit.com. You can find us on Bluesky at @gettinfishypod.bsky.social and on Instagram @gettingfishypod. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you want to drop us an email, you can send your complaints (or questions!) to [email protected].
Our theme music is “Best Time” by FASSOUNDS. Our audio is edited by Amber Park Chiodini. Amber has her own podcast all about movies, called So What Happens Next?
We very much appreciate you taking the time to listen to our seventy-fourth episode! Please help out the podcast by subscribing on your podcast platform of choice. If you could leave us a review, that would be super helpful!
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In this episode, "Oops! All Swim Bladders", the crew gets down with bladders…but not just any bladders… swim bladders! Swim bladders are pivotal to swimming around for many fish. We cover their function, their evolution and why they can cause problems during fish disease. Surprisingly (not actually) humans have found uses for them, and even caused some species to become endangered due to overfishing. Join us as we learn together!This podcast is brought to you by the totoaba. What’s that you say? Did you just name two musical groups from the 70s, TOTO and ABBA who wrote Africa and Dancing Queen respectively? You misheard me. I was referring to the totoaba, an endangered fish living in the Gulf of Mexico. The swim bladders of whom are considered extremely valuable on the black market for use in medicines and cosmetics. Imagine being a smuggler for something so smelly. People do it only because it is so lucrative to do so. Luckily the authorities are doing their best to stop their illegal poaching. Cheers to you, totoaba. May your swim bladders stay intact for all of time.
Thanks for listening to Gettin’ Fishy With It! You can find our new website at www.gettinfishywithit.com. You can find us on Bluesky at @gettinfishypod.bsky.social and on Instagram @gettingfishypod. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you want to drop us an email, you can send your complaints (or questions!) to [email protected].
Our theme music is “Best Time” by FASSOUNDS. Our audio is edited by Amber Park Chiodini. Amber has her own podcast all about movies, called So What Happens Next?
We very much appreciate you taking the time to listen to our seventy-third episode! Please help out the podcast by subscribing on your podcast platform of choice. If you could leave us a review, that would be super helpful!
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In this episode, "Black History Month Spotlight: Tanisha La Guardia", the crew interviews Tanisha La Guardia, the Animal Ambassador Coordinator at the Tennessee Aquarium. Tanisha shares her heartwarming story about her early aspirations to become a midwife and how her fear of reptiles was overcome by curiosity and eventually love. Tanisha shares her love of ambassador animals with aquariumgoers and helps those around her to learn about the amazing animals that inhabit our planet!This podcast is brought to you by the upside down jellyfish of the genus Cassiopea. Upside down jellies lay on riverbeds and shallow ocean beds, allowing the sun to reach their undersides where photosynthetic algae inhabit their tissues, creating a symbiotic relationship. These are the only known species of jellyfish that are capable of sleep. Scientists found this out by observing tiny alarm clocks all over the substrate floor next to them. Upside down jellies spend most of their adult lives laying down, which makes me insanely jealous of them. Cheers to you, Cassiopea.
Thanks for listening to Gettin’ Fishy With It! You can find our new website at www.gettinfishywithit.com. You can find us on Bluesky at @gettinfishypod.bsky.social and on Instagram @gettingfishypod. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you want to drop us an email, you can send your complaints (or questions!) to [email protected].
Our theme music is “Best Time” by FASSOUNDS. Our audio is edited by Amber Park Chiodini. Amber has her own podcast all about movies, called So What Happens Next?
We very much appreciate you taking the time to listen to our seventy-second episode! Please help out the podcast by subscribing on your podcast platform of choice. If you could leave us a review, that would be super helpful!
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Sorry, no fish in this episode! Instead, Christine interviews Josh and Amber about their experiences in animal science. To celebrate Black History month, we get to know Josh and Amber through the lens of being people of color. We talk about issues of mentorship, representation and the importance of being included. DEI has become a term that has come with a lot of backlash but we attempt to cut through the assumptions, and speak on these topics in a way that's open minded and thoughtful. We hope you enjoy it!
Here are a few organizations which may be helpful to you if you are looking to network and meet other POC in your field, or in a field which you’d like to be a part of.
Minorities in Shark Sciences
Black in Marine Science
Minorities in Aquarium and Zoo Science
National Association for Black Veterinarians
Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science
Minorities in Aquaculture
This podcast is brought to you by the Red lipped batfish. Ever wish to meet a fish that looks like a 5 year old has drawn their rendition of an offspring of a frog that’s mated with a fish? Or maybe you've always wanted to see what the Star Trek Enterprise looked like if it were a sea creature? Meet the red lipped batfish! Boy, was mother nature drunk when she made this thing. Do yourself a favor and google “red lipped batfish” and have a laugh free of charge. Cheers to you, red lipped batfish.
Thanks for listening to Gettin’ Fishy With It! You can find our new website at www.gettinfishywithit.com. You can find us on Bluesky at @gettinfishypod.bsky.social and on Instagram @gettingfishypod. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you want to drop us an email, you can send your complaints (or questions!) to [email protected].
Our theme music is “Best Time” by FASSOUNDS. Our audio is edited by Amber Park Chiodini. Amber has her own podcast all about movies, called So What Happens Next?
We very much appreciate you taking the time to listen to our seventy-first episode! Please help out the podcast by subscribing on your podcast platform of choice. If you could leave us a review, that would be super helpful!
If you would like to support the show, you can sign up as a paid member on our Substack, or you can buy us a coffee!
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In this episode, "Species Spotlight: The Ocean Sunfish", the crew dives into the subject of ocean sunfish! These animals have the smallest brain to body ratio, with a car sized body and a walnut brain. First discovered in the 1700s, much is still unknown about these odd creatures but we share everything we learned! Come learn about a fish without a real tail, that's covered in jelly-like flesh and parasites!
This podcast is brought to you by Nemateleotris magnifica, commonly known as the fire goby. These fabulous little pyros have been known to conjure up wizard-like flame spells, turning their opponents into a pile of ash. They are used by blacksmiths to forge magical greatswords with dragon slaying capabilities. They inhabit live volcanoes, and the sandy bottoms of the Indo-Pacific oceans where they feed on small planktonic creatures. Cheers to you, oh great and mighty flame goby!
Thanks for listening to Gettin’ Fishy With It! You can find our new website at www.gettinfishywithit.com. You can find us on Bluesky at @gettinfishypod.bsky.social and on Instagram @gettingfishypod. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you want to drop us an email, you can send your complaints (or questions!) to [email protected].
Our theme music is “Best Time” by FASSOUNDS. Our audio is edited by Amber Park Chiodini. Amber has her own podcast all about movies, called So What Happens Next?
We very much appreciate you taking the time to listen to our seventieth episode! Please help out the podcast by subscribing on your podcast platform of choice. If you could leave us a review, that would be super helpful!
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In today’s episode, "Aquarium of the Pacific", the crew revisits their time at the Aquarium of the Pacific, located in sunny Long Beach California. Amber and Christine were actually able to visit twice! They go through the exhibits, favorite sightings and rate the aquarium. Frogs, birds, jellies, sharks, they have quite a few species. They also have many garibaldi, the pride of the pacific ocean and native to California. We also provide a bit of history for this dynamite aquarium! Come along!
This podcast is brought to you by the garibaldi, Hypsypops rubicundus. Commonly called the marine goldfish after its orange coloration, garibaldi are the largest damselfish in the world. Its name originates from Giuseppe Garibaldi, an Italian politician whose followers wore bright red shirts. One might assume that it’s named a garibaldi because it has no hair on its head, which is true. …No fish have hair at all. They are, in fact, baldies. Cheers to you, garibaldi and happy 2026.
Thanks for listening to Gettin’ Fishy With It! You can find our new website at www.gettinfishywithit.com. You can find us on Bluesky at @gettinfishypod.bsky.social and on Instagram @gettingfishypod. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you want to drop us an email, you can send your complaints (or questions!) to [email protected].
Our theme music is “Best Time” by FASSOUNDS. Our audio is edited by Amber Park Chiodini. Amber has her own podcast all about movies, called So What Happens Next?
We very much appreciate you taking the time to listen to our sixty-ninth episode! Please help out the podcast by subscribing on your podcast platform of choice. If you could leave us a review, that would be super helpful!
If you would like to support the show, you can sign up as a paid member on our Substack, or you can buy us a coffee!
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In this episode, "Year in Review: 2025," the crew gets sentimental about the year we’ve had. We reminisce about conferences, work trips and learning about fish. We chat about the episodes of the year such as fish myths, fish games, ancient fish, funding for research, shark training and evolution. We are proud of our growing listener base and proud of the famous folks we’ve had on our podcast. We are also SO thankful for you! If you are reading this right now, thank you for coming on this journey as we enter our fourth year of podcasting. Have a happy holiday and a happy new year!
This podcast is brought to you by the basking shark, one of three plankton eating sharks in the world. Named after its common proximity to the surface of the water, people assumed they were sunning themselves, while they were probably just eating. When eating, the basking shark’s mouth is so large that it looks continually surprised. Maybe it's surprising that it doesn't eat something bigger than plankton. Basking sharks are a cosmopolitan species, meaning they can be found all over the world and adapt for various climates. They also love a good drink umbrella. Cheers to you, basking shark!
Thanks for listening to Gettin’ Fishy With It! You can find our new website at www.gettinfishywithit.com. You can find us on Bluesky at @gettinfishypod.bsky.social and on Instagram @gettingfishypod. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you want to drop us an email, you can send your complaints (or questions!) to [email protected].
Our theme music is “Best Time” by FASSOUNDS. Our audio is edited by Amber Park Chiodini. Amber has her own podcast all about movies, called So What Happens Next?
We very much appreciate you taking the time to listen to our sixty-seventh episode! Please help out the podcast by subscribing on your podcast platform of choice. If you could leave us a review, that would be super helpful!
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Thanks and we’ll “sea” you again next year!
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