The Gulf Stream Podcast

The Gulf Stream Podcast

Welcome to The Gulf Stream podcast, hosted by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. We talk to fascinating guests that want to make the Gulf of Mexico, and moreover, the world, a more sustainable and more beautiful place, and make a difference in some of the toughest issues facing the Earth today.

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September 29, 2025 40 mins
Meghan and Justin Brodnax dive into the world of ecotourism on Baffin Bay in South Texas.

As owners of La Pesca Lodge, they share how they’re finding the delicate balance between running a successful business and protecting the fragile ecosystem that draws anglers to the bay.

From encouraging catch-and-release practices to educating customers on responsible fishing, the Brodnaxes weave conservation into every aspe...
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Water is a precious commodity in Texas, and across the world. In the the first episode of season three of The Gulf Stream Podcast, guest host Jay Kleberg, Executive Director of the Gulf Trust, is joined by Sarah Schlessinger, Executive Director of the Texas Water Foundation, to talk about water in Texas. The two talk about why water is so important in Texas, along with recent legislation that will help communities secure supplies. ...
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Curious about oyster farming in Texas? In this episode of The Gulf Stream Podcast, host Ellis Chapman, Project Manager for the Oyster Resource and Recovery Center (ORRC) at HRI, dives into the world of sustainable seafood with A.J. Minns, founder of Blackjack Point Oyster Company, and Amy Belaire, owner of Big Tree Oyster Company. From the challenges and rewards of farming oysters in Texas waters to the impact on local ecosystems, ...
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Television meteorologist Alan Holt has gained a strong following during his more than decade-long career in Corpus Christi, becoming a key source for weather in the Coastal Bend region as Chief Meteorologist for KIII 3 News. In this episode of The Gulf Stream Podcast, Holt talks with HRI's Chris Hale, Program Manager for Community Resilience, about community resiliency, the forecasting tools he wished he had, and his talent for pla...
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Get ready to dive into the wild and wonderful world of beachcombing with your two favorite coastal adventurers! Eric Ehrlich from Mustang Island State Park and Jace Tunnell of the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi have joined forces to reveal their most jaw-dropping discoveries along the Texas coast. From the bizarre to the beautiful, they'll share the stories behind their craziest finds, what fuel...
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Vibrio, also known as a "flesh-eating" bacteria, thrives in warmer months in waters along the Texas Gulf Coast, and can be dangerous, even deadly, if not treated early. Harte Research Institute's (HRI) Chair for Coastal Ecosystem Processes Dr. Mike Wetz is joined on this month’s Gulf Stream Podcast by Dr. James Mobley, who works with Texas A&M University’s Healthy South Texas program, and Shane Bonnot, the Advocacy Director for...
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Season Two debuts during Shark Week 2024 with acclaimed shark cinematographer Joe Romeiro who has been behind much of the amazing footage Shark Week is known for. In this episode, he visits with HRI's Director Dr. Greg Stunz to discuss what goes into filming up-close footage of these predators. Hear stories about previous Shark Week excursions for the "Monster Mako" series that HRI participated in, other fascinating shark encounter...
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In the season one finale, The Gulf Stream welcomed Texas Storm Chaser, Chelsea Burnett! In this episode, Chelsea describes what got her into storm chasing, her lifelong fascination with weather, and what it’s like to chase tornadoes, hurricanes, and tropical storms throughout the country. Chelsea shares some of her favorite stories from chasing wild weather, and even some of the science that storm chasers like her are able to provi...
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In this episode of The Gulf Stream, we took the show on the road to our friends at the Texas State Aquarium, where Dr. Kesley Banks, Assistant Research Scientist in HRI’s Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation, discusses what sparked her interest in sharks and why she made them such a large part of her career. During the episode, Dr. Banks explains why we all should care about sharks, how important they are to the world’s oc...
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June 28, 2023 61 mins
In this episode of The Gulf Stream, we were honored to welcome Danielle Prewett to the studio! Danielle is the founder of Wild+Whole, is a Wild Foods Contributing Editor for MeatEater, a Board Member at Large for the Texas chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and has a passion for connecting to the outdoors through hunting, fishing, gardening, and foraging. During the episode, Danielle shares why she embraces being an outdoor...
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May 15, 2023 69 mins
In this episode of The Gulf Stream, we welcome Jay Kleberg to the studio! Jay is a film producer, the Executive Director of the Gulf of Mexico Trust, a conservationist, and so much more. HRI’s Communications Coordinator and The Gulf Stream co-producer/host, Megan Radke, talks to Jay about his extensive and fascinating family history in south Texas, how growing up on the King Ranch shaped his views on conservation and land and wildl...
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April 28, 2023 40 mins
In this episode of The Gulf Stream, we took the show outdoors to record a live panel discussion during the Texas Oyster Round Up at Water Street Market. Panelists included Dr. Jennifer Pollack, HRI’s Chair for Coastal Conservation and Restoration, Dr. Vicki Pruente, Director of Research for Palacios Marine Agricultural Research, Dr. Joey Matt, Post-Doctoral Researcher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Dr. Chris Hollenbeck...
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March 20, 2023 46 mins
In this episode of The Gulf Stream, guest host Dr. Greg Stunz, Interim Senior Executive Director of the Harte Research Institute, sits down for a conversation with Pat Murray, the National President of the Coastal Conservation Association. Longtime fishing buddies and colleagues, Pat and Greg talk about Pat’s beginnings as a guide, how he became involved with CCA and HRI, how anglers play a vital role in sportfish conservation, and...
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February 24, 2023 63 mins
In this episode of The Gulf Stream, guest host Megan Radke, HRI’s Communications Coordinator and co-producer of The Gulf Stream, talks with Dr. Keisha Bahr, an Assistant Professor of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and coral reef ecologist. During the episode, they discuss why coral, a.k.a. snotty rocks, are important for a healthy ecosystem, what it’s like diving at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine...
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January 25, 2023 73 mins
In this episode of The Gulf Stream, guest host Dr. Jennifer Pollack, HRI’s Endowed Chair for Coastal Conservation and Restoration, talks with Brad Lomax, the founder of Corpus Christi’s Water Street Restaurants and Texas’ first permitted oyster farmer. Together, Dr. Pollack and Lomax manage the Sink Your Shucks Oyster Recycling Program. During their conversation, they discuss what inspired Lomax to start Water Street Restaurants, w...
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In this episode of The Gulf Stream, Dr. David Yoskowitz talks with the one and only, Carter Smith. Earlier this year, Carter announced he would be retiring from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department after spending many years as the agency’s executive director. In October, Dr. Yoskowitz was chosen to fill his shoes and lead TPWD following Carter’s tenure. In this candid conversation at TPWD headquarters, Carter and David discuss e...
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November 8, 2022 45 mins
In this episode of The Gulf Stream, HRI’s Executive Director, Dr. David Yoskowitz, talks with Dr. Greg Stunz, HRI’s Endowed Chair for Fisheries and Ocean Health, the Director of the Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation, and soon, the interim Executive Director of HRI as Dr. Yoskowitz transitions into the Executive Director role at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. They discuss their early days at HRI, what inspired Dr. ...
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The first episode of The Gulf Stream features a conversation between host and HRI’s Executive Director, Dr. David Yoskowitz, and HRI’s Ambassador to the Gulf, Dr. Sylvia Earle, a.k.a., “Her Deepness”. Dr. Earle discusses what first inspired her to dedicate her life and career to the ocean, how she became involved with HRI, what inspires her most about the future, and much more.
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September 15, 2022 36 secs
Welcome to The Gulf Stream podcast, hosted by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. We talk to fascinating guests that want to make the Gulf of Mexico, and moreover, the world, a more sustainable and more beautiful place, and make a difference in some of the toughest issues facing the Earth today.
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