Who is Kristján Loftsson and why is he an ocean villain? Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat with Rob Read from Neptunes Pirates ( about the evil villain behind Iceland's whaling industry. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of whale hunting that may upset some listeners. Contact&nbsp; for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave &nbsp;"Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment   &nbsp;        &nbsp;

Who is Kristján Loftsson and why is he an ocean villain? (with guest Rob Read)

Was some of the first marine mammal science done in a coffee shop? Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat about the story of a dolphin, Sir Issac Newton and a coffee shop.&nbsp; Contact  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave &nbsp;"Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment   &nbsp;         &nbsp;

Coffee shop science. Was some of the first marine mammal science done in a coffee shop?

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken MacCraic chat about the recent news that scientists have de-extincted dire wolves - or have they? What are the implications for the conservation of endangered species? Contact&nbsp; for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave &nbsp;"Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment   &nbsp;

Game of thrones science - recreating the dire wolf

Water, water everywhere, but what does Dr Craken know about it? Dr Scarlett Smash tests Dr Craken's knowledge about the our watery world. Contact&nbsp; for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes or having advertisements on the show Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave &nbsp;"Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment   &nbsp;         &nbsp;

Water, water everywhere - a water world quiz

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken carry on talking about the history of beer. When were the first pubs and taverns? What has beer got to do with witches? Find out on this episode! Contact  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes&nbsp; Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave &nbsp;"Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment   &nbsp;         &nbsp;

The history of taverns (and beer witches)

Dr Craken chats about two upcoming documentaries that are part of National Geographic's SHARKFEST.&nbsp; He chats to Dan Beecham, cinematographer for "Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory". A new documentary where presenter Bertie and underwater cameraman Dan search the waters of South Africa for the elusive great white shark, and discover local conservation efforts for this threatened species. The team film some of the amazing shark species in South African waters - but will they&nbsp; find the famous apex predator? He also chats with shark scientist Candace Field from the series "Investigation Shark Attack". A six-part series about shark behavior and interactions with humans. What is it about shark behavior that leads to deadly shark attacks? How can we better interact with sharks to reduce the threat to humans and sharks alike. Both documentaries premiere on Disney+ and Hulu on July 5th. Contact  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes&nbsp; Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave &nbsp;"Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment   &nbsp;

SHARKFEST 2025 - Dan Beecham and "Sharks Up Close" and Candace Fields and "Investigation Shark Attack"

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat to showrunner and writer Simon Allen on a new TV drama show based on the book "Death at Seaworld".&nbsp; Having written for TV shows such as "The Musketeers", "Das Boot", "Tehran" and a number of action and horror series, they talk about how Simon got into the field. They also chat about Simon's love and obsession with sharks and what makes the movie "Jaws" so great. Contact  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes&nbsp; Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave &nbsp;"Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment   &nbsp;

The new "Death at Seaworld" TV show - with Simon Allen

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken continue their discussion with Rob Reed and Imogen Webster&nbsp;from Neptunes Pirates UK/ Captain Paul Watson Foundation about their Silent Seal Campaign -&nbsp; protesting the commercial killing of seals in Namibia.&nbsp; Contact  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes&nbsp; Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave &nbsp;"Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment   &nbsp;

Silent Seals: The Namibia seal hunt with Rob Reed and Imogen Webster, part 2

Dr Craken chats to National Geographic cameraman/presenter Bertie Gregory ( about his new documentary: "Dolphins Up Close". Bertie travels to the Azores to film schools of dolphins (and other species), and collects amazing footage showing their fascinating underwater behavior. "Dolphin up close with Bertie Gregory" premiers on National geographic channel on 18th September. Don't miss it! Contact  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes&nbsp; Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave &nbsp;"Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment   &nbsp;

Dolphins up close with Bertie Gregory

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat about ocean science in the movies. In today's episode they talk about James Cameron's movie: The Abyss Contact  for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes&nbsp; Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave &nbsp;"Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment   &nbsp;

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