Seafood Matters Podcast

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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127 Episodes

Ep 127. A Fisherman’s Fight for the Future
11/5/2026
58:03
Shetland fisherman Tom Robertson speaks out about fuel costs, quotas, and foreign fleets.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]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
Ep 126. Zero Catch 2027: Scotland’s Fishing Fleet
10/28/2026
52:21
Mike Park OBE on zero-catch advice for cod and the future of Scotland’s fishing fleet.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]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
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Ep 125. The Sea, the Mind & the Seal
10/15/2026
16:07
Jim explores the mental highs and hidden dangers of wild sea swimming, including an unforgettable encounter with a bull seal at Scrabster Beach.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]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
Ep 124. The Betrayal of British Fishing
10/7/2026
2:35:24
Mike Park OBE and Mike Cohen deliver an assessment of the Brexit reset and what it means for the future of British fishing.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]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
Ep 123. Science Meets Fishermen’s Knowledge
9/30/2026
1:25:24
Professor Paul J. B. Hart discusses fisheries science, fishermen’s knowledge, trust and how both could shape the future of fisheries management.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]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
122. Fish & Chips: Follow the Seasons
9/23/2026
1:10:51
Phin Hubbard joins us to explore the future of fish and chips, and why we should look beyond cod and haddock.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]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
Ep 121. Fasting: Can the Body Reset?
9/16/2026
1:54:37
Loren Lockman joins Seafood Matters to explore fasting, and whether it has a place in the demanding world of fishing and 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]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
Ep 120. The Big Dip: Supporting Fishing Communities
9/9/2026
50:16
Louise Liddell of the Fishermen’s Mission explains the realities facing fishing families and why The Big Dip is about far more than taking a cold swim.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]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
Ep 119. Shetland Skippers Speak Out
9/2/2026
1:18:21
Robert Watt and Magnus Stewart, two former Shetland skippers, speak candidly about the pressures that forced them out of 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]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
Ep 118. Seaweed: From Coastal Tradition to Commercial Opportunity
8/26/2026
2:40:36
Lorne Hammond and Professor Michele Stanley explore dulse, seaweed sustainability, nutrition and the growing commercial potential of algae.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]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

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Seafood Matters Podcast

Jim Cowie

127 Episodes

Ep 127. A Fisherman’s Fight for the Future

Ep 126. Zero Catch 2027: Scotland’s Fishing Fleet

Ep 125. The Sea, the Mind & the Seal

Ep 124. The Betrayal of British Fishing

Ep 123. Science Meets Fishermen’s Knowledge

122. Fish & Chips: Follow the Seasons

Ep 121. Fasting: Can the Body Reset?

Ep 120. The Big Dip: Supporting Fishing Communities

Ep 119. Shetland Skippers Speak Out

Ep 118. Seaweed: From Coastal Tradition to Commercial Opportunity