Seafood Matters Podcast

By Jim Cowie

Providing a voice for the UK fishing industry Jim Cowie speaks with fishermen, fisheries scientists and seafood industry leaders.

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The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.

Seafood Matters Podcast episodes:

May 27, 2026 Ep 106. Fair Fish or False Promise?
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: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 51min
May 20, 2026 Ep 105. Waste, Fish & The Future of Seafood
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: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 26min
May 13, 2026 Ep 104. The Real Cost of Fishing
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.

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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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2h 8min
May 05, 2026 Ep 103. Claws, Code & Pressure: Fishing’s New Reality
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: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 37min
April 28, 2026 Ep 102. Costs, Funding & Fuel Reality
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: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 32min
April 21, 2026 Ep 101. Fuel, Emissions, and Reality A Working Solution That Pays
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: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 13min
April 14, 2026 Ep 100. Hard Lessons with Mike Park OBE
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: [email protected]
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Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 23min
April 07, 2026 Ep 99. Mercury in Seafood: Fact or Fear?
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: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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47min
March 31, 2026 Ep 98. Where Science, Policy & Fishing Collide
Dr. Colin Bannister shares hard-earned insights on the growing divide between science, policy, and the fishing industry — and what must change.

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: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 32min
March 24, 2026 Ep 97. Brixham Skipper on Smarter Fuel Efficiency
Brixham skipper-owner Mike Ballinger explains how new propeller coating technology improved handling, reduced fouling, and delivered a 5% fuel saving aboard Two Brothers.

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: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
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37min

FAQs about Seafood Matters Podcast:

How many episodes does Seafood Matters Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.