Teach Me About the Great Lakes

Stuart Carlton | Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

A monthly podcast in which Stuart Carlton (a native New Orleanian) asks smart people to teach him about the Great Lakes. Co-hosted by the awesome staff at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant.

  1. 4 mei

    The Lowest of the Low Tier

    🚨🚨Manel alert! Manel alert!🚨🚨 In this episode, Stuart speaks with Glenn Evans, professor of graphic design at St. Clair College, about The Great Lakes Avengers, which are apparently a thing? Show links: Great Lakes AvengersPoint Pelee National Park

    29 min.

  2. 6 apr

    The Plants Are It

    In this episode, Stuart and Natty speak with Janice Gilbert of the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre about the ecological benefits of native aquatic plants, the persistent threat posed by invasive common reeds, and the ultimate glory of a fresh summer tomato sandwich. Illinois Indiana Sea GrantInvasive Phragmites Control CentreGreat Lakes Phragmites CollaborativeInvasive Species CentreNature Conservancy of CanadaDucks Unlimited CanadaUSGS Great Lakes Science CenterGreat Lakes CommissionLong Point Region (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve)Coastal and Great Lakes Social Science Lab

    40 min.

  3. 16 mrt

    The Mighty Mac

    Stuart and Megan talk with Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the Mackinac Bridge Authority, about what else? The Mighty Mac, a 5-mile (8 km) bridge that connects Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas!! Links:  Tacoma Narrows BridgeDavid B. SteinmanLabor Day Bridge Walk Mackinaw City Bakery  https://www.mackinawbakery.com/2 The Moon Bakery Keweenaw Peninsula

    32 min.

  4. 16 feb

    The Air Can Change Everything

    Megan, Stuart, and Natty talk Great Lakes ice coverage, the importance of weather conditions, and simple ice math with Eric Anderson of the Colorado School of Mines.

    42 min.

  5. 2 feb

    Re-air: A Bizarrely Average Year

    As we take the week off to celebrate Groundhog Day (or something), we're re-airing this conversation with James Kessler of NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab. In it, Stuart and Carolyn speak with James Kessler of the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab about lake ice coverage, spaghetti diagrams, and shoveling snow for ice hockey. Enjoy!

    33 min.

  6. 19 jan

    I'm Drinking Fish

    Stuart, Megan, and Natty speak with John Schmidt, program manager of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers' 100% Great Lakes Fish Initiative. They also discuss different things you can drink, if you want. Show links: https://gsgp.org/projects/100-great-lakes-fish/https://fiskurleather.com/https://theaquaborne.com/galleryhttps://www.collab.is/englishGrand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians https://www.gtbindians.org https://michiganadvance.com/2025/08/14/in-peshawbestown-the-grand-traverse-band-puts-fish-waste-to-use/https://www.mannysdeli.com/https://www.xiancuisinechicago.com/west-loophttps://www.johnnys-beef.com/https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/fishing/black-lake

    46 min.

  7. 5 jan

    Making Museums Happen

    Stuart and Megan speak with Bill Pringle of the Detroit Historical Society and Dossin Great Lakes Museum.  Links: Dossin Great Lakes Museum | Detroit Historical SocietyDetroit Historical SocietyJW WestcottDetroit River Watch WebcamDoorway to Freedom – Detroit and the Underground RailroadFreedom Seekers curriculum connects students to the Underground Railroad, Great Lakes and scienceDetroit Institute of Arts MuseumOutdoor Treasures | Detroit Historical SocietyMudgie's DeliBelle Isle Conservancy

    40 min.

  8. 16-12-2025

    The 2025 Lakies

    Our annual awards show, or, quite possibly not the least prestigious podcast-related awards ceremony there is. No show notes to avoid spoilers!

    1 u 5 m
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Info

A monthly podcast in which Stuart Carlton (a native New Orleanian) asks smart people to teach him about the Great Lakes. Co-hosted by the awesome staff at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant.

Informatie

  • Maker
    Stuart Carlton | Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
  • Jaren actief
    2019 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    136
  • Beoordeling
    Veilig
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Stuart Carlton | Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
  • Website van aflevering
    Teach Me About the Great Lakes

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