May 22, 202545 min
We uncover the story of how a popular watercraft inspection program (Clean Boats, Clean Waters) evolved from a middle school science project in Northern Wisconsin. Transcript available here. Resources: Get involved in...
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On Introduced, we tell stories about the Great Lakes, introduced species and the people working to protect our waters. The podcast is brought to you by Wisconsin Sea Grant, with support from the Great Lakes Commission.
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What is Introduced about?
On Introduced, we tell stories about the Great Lakes, introduced species and the people working to protect our waters. The podcast is brought to you by Wisconsin Sea Grant, with support from the Great Lakes Commission.
What has Introduced covered recently?
Recent episodes include "25. The seventh graders who changed Wisconsin's lakes" (22 May 2025, 45 minutes), "24. When life hands you carp" (10 April 2025, 28 minutes), and "23. A new lens" (12 March 2025, 33 minutes).
How often does Introduced publish?
Introduced publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 30 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Introduced?
Booking probability for Introduced is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Introduced requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Introduced's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Introduced are Scientific Research & Development and Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Introduced has a science audience.
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24. When life hands you carp
Apr 10, 202528 minWhen life gives you lemons, you make lemonade; when life gives you carp, you make carp pants! Meet Kim Boustead, who turns invasive species into art. From buckthorn ink to fish leather, Kim shares her journey of...
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23. A new lens
Mar 12, 202533 minWhat happens when we look at invasive species through the lens of art? In this episode, Jenna takes us to an immersive art exhibit that reimagines Lake Michigan’s invasive species challenges in a surreal...
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22. The story of starry
Feb 10, 202544 minWhen starry stonewort was first discovered in a Wisconsin lake, alarm set in—officials scrambled, residents feared the worst, and drastic measures were taken. But ten years later, an unexpected truth has emerged...
- Jan 13, 202514 min
Today, we’re airing a bonus episode from Points North , a podcast about the land, water, and inhabitants of the Great Lakes from Interlochen Public Radio. Invasive species often spread by hitching a ride on anglers...
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- Dec 16, 202439 min
How can art help communicate invasive species science? Today, we’ll meet an artist on a journey to turn some thrifted fabric into a biocontrol bug that is larger than life! Transcript Special thanks to our guests...
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20. Names that rock
Nov 11, 202446 minIntroduced is back for Season 3! In this episode, we explore the names we use for invasive species. How do species get their names? And what real-life consequences can these names bring? Transcript available here...
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Bonus: The Prince Fish
Dec 20, 202313 minSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Introduced will be returning for a new season in 2024! But in the meantime, we're sharing a fascinating, fishy episode from our friends at Points North , an award-winning podcast about the land...
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Introducing: The Water We Swim In
Jun 8, 202229 minToday, we’re introducing a new podcast from Wisconsin Sea Grant called The Water We Swim In, which features stories about the Great Lakes and the people working toward equity. On “Hidden Currents,” Bonnie Willison and...
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19. Listening through time
Jul 1, 202142 minToday, on the last episode of season two, we’re talking about climate change, which threatens to upend everything western science understands about native and invasive species. First, we join the Great Lakes Indian Fish...
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18. Moss balls and mystery seeds
Jun 16, 202138 minThis week, we dive deep into two news stories that flew under the public’s radar. In the summer of 2020, individuals all over the country started receiving random packages of...
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17. Crayfish crisis (Rerun)
May 26, 202130 minOn August 27, 2009, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources gets a call about small lobsters crawling around a neighborhood pond in Germantown. The extent of the problem is more than anyone bargained for. Thanks...
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16. The lake on the edge
May 12, 202139 minThe miniscule Spiny waterflea was introduced into Madison’s Lake Mendota and lurked undetected for years. This hour, Bonnie and Sydney take a new look at a well-studied lake and try to figure out how an introduced...
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15. Faith and Wild Rice
Apr 28, 202144 minWild rice faces challenges like introduced species, pollution, habitat destruction and climate change. We learn how the Sokaogon Chippewa Community cares for this wonderfully resilient being. Opinions of our guests do...
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14. Introduced: An appetizer
Apr 21, 202128 minSydney debriefs Bonnie on what it was like to filet her very first fish, which happened to be a silver carp. Read more Cooking Silver Carp
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13. On the scent
Apr 7, 202159 minCanines Betty White and Ernie are training to detect the scent of New Zealand Mudsnail, and Sydney goes bow hunting for flying carp. Also, we talk to a group that is trying to make carp burgers the next popular...
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12. A borrowed fish
Mar 31, 202147 minPacific salmon were introduced into the Great Lakes to control nuisance alewives. Now, alewives and salmon are both being challenged by a new wave of introduced species. Thanks to our guests Barb Carey, WI Women...
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11. The snail next door
Mar 24, 202152 minEven the smallest snails can mean big changes for the region’s lakes and streams. We visit the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, where mystery snails encroach on wild rice, and track the spread of New Zealand...
Mar 17, 202147 minSmelting became a beloved tradition after rainbow smelt were introduced into the Great Lakes. How did smelt get introduced, how do they fit into the food web and what happens when humans fall in love with a non-native...
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9. Becoming "invasive"
Mar 9, 202156 minWho gets to decide where a species belongs? What does it mean for something to be “invasive?” The term “invasive species” is commonly used by researchers and academics. But as the authors of the Dibaginjigaadeg...
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Dr. Sam Chan
medical doctor and trainer at EvQ School of Evangelism, EvQ School of Evangelism
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Jake Walsh
Director, Reinvestment & Loyalty, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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Kelsey Taylor
nurse practitioner, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
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Tim Campbell
Doctorate of Ministry, The Maggie Bertram Foundation for the Fine Arts
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