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The Conch podcast

The Conch Podcast features interviews with the most inspiring women in the world of seafood. Join Julie Kuchepatov, founder of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE), as she interviews women striving to succeed in the sector and the challenges they face - all while working to improve the environmental and social responsibility of the planet’s most incredible food source - seafood!

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The Conch Podcast is a program of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE). Audio production, engineering, editing, mixing, and sound design by Crystal Sanders-Alvarado for Seaworthy. Theme music: “Dilation” by Satan's Pilgrims

 Funding generously provided by The David & Lucile Packard Foundation.

Apr 23, 2024

When does a rising tide NOT lift all boats? 

How does U.S. militarization affect the people of Palau and their seafood? 

And, in what ways do economic, racial, gender, and environmental justice issues intersect in the seafood sector?

We’ve got some mighty BIG questions on the latest episode of The Conch, and THE...


Apr 9, 2024

In what ways do food and social justice intersect? How can we help formerly incarcerated youth develop culinary careers? And why is it so important to support independent Black farmers? 

Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders digs into all of this with us on Season 5, Episode 6 of The Conch podcast! 

A James Beard Award-Winning chef,...


Mar 26, 2024

Whether you’re brand new to OYSTERS or have been obsessed for years, you’ll want to get to know Kamille Harris and Jasmine Hardy, the amazing gals behind @BlackGirlsNOysters! 

The Atlanta-based duo joins us on Season 5, Episode 5 of The Conch podcast to talk about the power of social media in spreading seafood...


Mar 12, 2024

Imagine a thriving, climate-resilient fishing industry that’s fueled by renewable energy and led by people in boots—not suits. 

That’s the vision and reality that Sarah Schumann, Campaign Director of the Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign, is working so hard to create.

As a fisher and climate activist, Sarah...


Feb 27, 2024

Lost and entangled fishing gear is a big problem for BOTH people in the fishing industry and ocean ecosystems.

Thankfully, Kortney Opshaug and her team at Blue Ocean Gear are creating high-tech buoys that can track gear in the marine environment! 

Join us on Season 5, Episode 3 of The Conch podcast to hear all about...