Fishing & Disaster | FULL SHOW | #314




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Summary: The weather is heating up, and fishermen everywhere are taking to the water. We catch up with "Wicked Tuna" Captain Paul Hebert. Then, know what to do in an emergency. Kris Ludwig shares invaluable preparedness advice. | <a href="http://ern-wp-content.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PS_043016.mp3" target="_blank">Download Full Episode #314</a> <a href="http://www.ernlive.com/show/popular-science-radio/57/episodes/fish-tale-segment-1-314" target="_blank"><strong>Segment 1: Fish Tale</strong></a> | <a href="http://ern-wp-content.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PS_043016_IHEART_01.mp3" target="_blank">Download Segment 1</a> Alan tells a fish tale of the tuna that got away while on vacation in Mexico. If you want to have better luck than Alan and experience the bucket list event of reeling in a giant blue fin tuna, you can charter a trip with our first guest. Star of National Geographic's "<a href="http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wicked-tuna/" target="_blank">Wicked Tuna</a>", Captain Paul Hebert (<a href="https://twitter.com/PissahTunaPaul" target="_blank">@PissahTunaPaul</a>), kicks off the show. <a href="http://www.ernlive.com/show/popular-science-radio/57/episodes/throw-it-back-segment-2-314" target="_blank"><strong>Segment 2: Throw it Back</strong></a> | <a href="http://ern-wp-content.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PS_043016_IHEART_02.mp3" target="_blank">Download Segment 2</a> 3rd generation fisherman, Captain Paul Hebert (<a href="https://twitter.com/PissahTunaPaul" target="_blank">@PissahTunaPaul</a>), has salt water in his veins. Paul explains why it's important to "give back to the ocean" to ensure ocean health for future generations, even if that means throwing back a blue fin tuna that's just under six feet. <a href="http://www.ernlive.com/show/popular-science-radio/57/episodes/bait-anchor-segment-3-314" target="_blank"><strong>Segment 3: Bait &amp; Anchor</strong></a> | <a href="http://ern-wp-content.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PS_043016_IHEART_03.mp3" target="_blank">Download Segment 3</a> Can you imagine trying to catch a 900 lb. tuna traveling at 50+ MPH? It's pure adrenaline! We explore the science behind fishing including what to use as bait and where to anchor with Captain Paul Hebert (<a href="https://twitter.com/PissahTunaPaul" target="_blank">@PissahTunaPaul</a>) of National Geographic's "<a href="http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wicked-tuna/" target="_blank">Wicked Tuna</a>." <strong><a href="http://www.ernlive.com/show/popular-science-radio/57/episodes/tv-business-segment-4-314" target="_blank">Segment 4: TV Business</a> </strong>| <a href="http://ern-wp-content.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PS_043016_IHEART_04.mp3" target="_blank">Download Segment 4</a> What's it like to film a TV show on a small fishing boat? Captain Paul Hebert (<a href="https://twitter.com/PissahTunaPaul" target="_blank">@PissahTunaPaul</a>) sings the praises of the National Geographic team. <em>Plus, get details on how you can watch the epic, season three finale of "<a href="http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wicked-tuna/" target="_blank">Wicked Tuna</a>" live with your favorite captains and crewman: <a href="http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wicked-tuna/episodes/reel-talk-live/" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</em> <a href="http://www.ernlive.com/show/popular-science-radio/57/episodes/emergency-prep-segment-5-314" target="_blank"><strong>Segment 5: Emergency Prep</strong></a> | <a href="http://ern-wp-content.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PS_043016_IHEART_05.mp3" target="_blank">Download Segment 5</a> Whether you are in the great outdoors or sitting at home, do you know what to do in the event of a national disaster? <a href="https://www.usgs.gov/" target="_blank">US Geological Survey</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/usgs" target="_blank">@USGS</a>) Staff Scientist, Kris Ludwig, urges listeners to take part in <a href="https://community.fema.gov/" target="_blank">America's PrepareAthon!</a>, a national campaign to prepare before an emergency strikes. <a href="http://www.ernlive.com/show/popular-science-radio/57/episodes/disaster-plan-segment-6-314" target="_blank"><strong>Segment 6: Disaster Plan</strong></a> | <a href="http://ern-wp-content.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PS_043016_IHEART_06.mp3" target="_blank">Download Segment 6</a> Create a family emergency communication plan, assemble supplies, and secure important documents to prepare for disaster. <a href="https://www.usgs.gov/" target="_blank">US Geological Survey</a>'s (<a href="https://twitter.com/usgs" target="_blank">@USGS</a>) Kris Ludwig expounds on these lifesaving tips.