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by Nic Frederick and Laura Thorne

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EPR Minisode 22: Happy Halloween 2026!

October 30, 2026 · 21 min

Share your Field Stories! Happy Halloween from EPR! Laura and Nic chat about the scariest parts of parenthood, the viral debate about bringing iced coffee to a job interview, and their Halloween hot takes. Welcome back to Environmental…
Fishing, Finding Rare Sharks, and Filming a Netflix Show with Dr. Brendan Talwar

October 23, 2026 · 42 min

Share your Field Stories! Laura interviews Dr. Brendan Talwar, postdoctoral scholar at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and co-founder of Shark Docs, to explore shark conservation, sustainable fishing, and his experience competing…
Section 106 Updates, NEPA, and Fighting Back with Andrew Goldberg

October 16, 2026 · 52 min

Share your Field Stories! Laura and Nic interview Andrew Goldberg, head of government relations at the American Cultural Resources Association, to explore proposed changes to Section 106, permitting reform, and what they could mean for…
Toxic Algae, Golden Mussels, and Managing Invasive Species with Dr. West Bishop

October 9, 2026 · 44 min

Share your Field Stories! Laura and Nic interview Dr. West Bishop, principal scientist of applied water management at SEPRO Scientific, to explore harmful algal blooms, golden mussels, and the science behind managing aquatic invasive…
Breaking into Environmental Consulting, NAEP Updates, and Coffee with Mike Mayer

October 2, 2026 · 42 min

Share your Field Stories! What are today's hiring managers actually looking for? Laura interviews Mike Mayer, Past President of NAEP and Principal Environmental Project Manager at HDR, about the skills needed to succeed in environmental…

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Mapping Biodiversity, Turning Data Into Action, and Building Boats with Christopher Tracey

September 25, 2026 · 35 min

Share your Field Stories! Laura and Nic interview Christopher Tracey, director of conservation science applications at NatureServe, to explore how biodiversity data, GIS, and AI can support smarter conservation and land-use decisions. From…
Writing a Memoir, Scuba Diving, and Leading in Turbulent Times with Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, PhD, US Navy (ret)

September 18, 2026 · 42 min

Share your Field Stories! Laura interviews Dr. Tim Gallaudet, retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, former acting NOAA administrator, and author of "Holding Fast in Heavy Seas," to explore servant leadership, scientific integrity, and leading…
Building a Dynamic Career, The Art of Collaboration, and Paddleboarding with Troy Hartley

September 11, 2026 · 37 min

Share your Field Stories! Laura and Nic interview Dr. Troy Hartley, executive director of the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute, to explore how collaboration and science can advance renewable energy while protecting wildlife and…
Working for the White House, Protecting Federal Grants, and Life Lessons From Mr. Rogers with Ryan Hathaway

September 4, 2026 · 43 min

Share your Field Stories! Laura and Nic interview Ryan Hathaway, Director of Climate and Environmental Justice at Lawyers for Good Government, to discuss his time at the White House, efforts to protect federal grants, and the power of…
Working in Academia, Clean Cooking, and Climate Hope with Dr. Deepti Chatti

August 28, 2026 · 45 min

Share your Field Stories! Laura interviews Deepti Chatti, assistant professor at the University of California, San Diego, to explore energy access, clean cooking transitions, and how social, cultural, and environmental factors shape…
Mitigation Banking, Planning Successful Conferences, and Hidden Gem Travel Spots with Kae Hovater

August 21, 2026 · 36 min

Share your Field Stories! Laura interviews Kae Hovater, president of EcoCredit Marketing, to explore how mitigation banking supports responsible development while restoring and protecting wetlands, streams, and wildlife habitat. From…
Restoring National Parks, Working with Bison, and the Value of Reinventing Yourself with Jeremy French

August 14, 2026 · 44 min

Share your Field Stories! Laura and Nic interview Jeremy French, Chief of Ecological Restoration for the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, about restoring some of America’s rarest grassland ecosystems, rebuilding habitat in national…

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About the show

EPR is Connecting Environmental Professionals through Conversation! Our show is brought to you by the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) and follows environmental professionals at all levels of their career in a variety of industries to bring you a nuanced and informed discussion on what it’s like to work in the environmental arena. Hear us talk through failures, struggles, and successes of the typical environmental professional. We will also highlight news, updates, and fun facts from the scientific community. With over 80 episodes and counting, we are excited to provide this podcast as a way to reach environmental professionals, students, and educators who have one thing in common: we spend our time working to protect the environment.