OYSTER-ology
OYSTER-ology is a podcast about all things Oysters, Aquaculture and everything from spat to shuck. We dive into this watery world with those who know best – the people doing it everyday – and through lively, unfiltered conversations we learn their stories, challenges and opportunities. In each episode we’ll cover different aspects of oyster farming, restoration, ecology and, of course, eating. For those in the business it’s a chance to learn what others in today’s oyster industry are doing and make new contacts. And for the millions of eaters who love to slurp oysters or want to feel like experts at the raw bar -- this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
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Kevin Cox returns with Season 3of OYSTER-ology!
Jason Woodside grew up spending summers on Prince Edward Island, moved back there as a teenager, and somehow ended up at the epicenter of Canadian oyster culture in Toronto — shucking at events, learning from champions, and winning the Canadian title by 2004. That was twenty-plus years ago. Since then he's built knives, launched a magazine, tau...
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The Shellfish Confessional at the 9th annual Oyster South Symposium
At the 9th annual Oyster South Symposium in Houston, OYSTER-ology host Kevin Cox debuts the first “Shellfish Confessional,” through collaboration with Oyster South and The Nature Conservancy. Inviting oyster farmers, shuckers, and industry voices to admit what went wrong in their work, participants share candid stories...
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In this episode of OYSTER-ology, Kevin talks with Dan Worrell of Fallen Pine Oyster Company, farming oysters in the unusual waters of Chincoteague Bay. They explore how wind, salinity, and low-flowing water shape oysters in this shallow coastal lagoon — and how a farmer learns to work with the rhythms of a place that behaves very differently from the Chesapeake Bay that most people think it...
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On this episode of OYSTER-ology, I sit down with Steve Patterson of Solar Oysters about the Solar Oysters Production System (SOPs), a solar-powered floating platform that automates oyster farming by harnessing the power of the sun. Our discussion covers the logic of using solar power, automation, and remote monitoring to modernize oyster aquaculture and boost production in a much smaller footprin...
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In this episode of OYSTER-ology, Kevin sits down with David Aparicio, co-founder of The Oyster Bros, one of the pioneering forces behind modern, off-bottom oyster aquaculture in Texas. Raised on shrimp boats that ranged from Brownsville to the Florida Keys, David never imagined oysters would become his future—until Texas legalized oyster mariculture and a brand-new frontier opened in the Gu...
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In this episode of OYSTER-ology, host Kevin Cox welcomes Beth Walton, Executive Director of Oyster South to dive into the mission and operations of Oyster South, which unites farmers, chefs, scientists, students, and the public in support of the oyster industry. Beth talks about her personal journey from growing up in southeastern Massachusetts to leading the organization. They discuss the unique...
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In this engaging episode of OYSTER-ology, my guests, Heather Ketcham and Myron Horzesky, discuss their journey at Ketcham Supply, a key player in the oyster farming industry. Heather shares her transition from biotech to taking over the family business, founded by her father Bob Ketcham, while Myron recounts his long history with the company starting as a teenager. They discuss the innovations an...
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In this episode of OYSTER-ology, Kevin talks to Aaron Pinnell, the innovative mind behind FlipFarm, his semi-automated oyster farming system which is changing the way oysters are grown. Aaron shares his journey from sheep and dairy farming to aquaculture, detailing how a serendipitous encounter led him to oyster farming. He discusses the creation of Marlboro Oysters with his wife, Debbie Pa...
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In this episode of OYSTER-ology, photo stylist Adrienne Anderson takes us inside the creative chaos behind Rowan Jacobsen’s The Essential Oyster, where she and photographer David Milosh spent a year transforming oysters into expressive portraits — tilting shells by fractions of an inch, battling over artistic style and learning to see each oyster as its own unique character. Adrienne ...
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Julie Qiu is a globally recognized oyster educator, writer, strategist, and industry advocate. She is the creator of the influential website In A Half Shell, a founding partner of Oyster Master Guild, and a longtime champion of elevating oyster appreciation and oyster service around the world. Kevin Cox sits down with Julieto unpack OMG’s mission to elevate oyster culture through education ...
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From the raw bars of New York to festivals across the country, Rutvik Patel has built a life around the half shell and built The Wandering Shuckers Co. A kid from India – and not an oyster in sight – Rutvik shares how, thrust into the US, he stumbled into shucking, found community through oysters, and turned his passion into a profession. With his “superhuman” partner Mahn...
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In this episode of OYSTER-ology, I sit down with Erik Schlagenhauf, Vice President of SEAPA North America, about the nuts and bolts of oyster farming innovation. We discuss SEAPA's innovative gear systems that enhance efficiency, sustainability and product quality in oyster farming. We dive into how small design choices - like baskets with true doors - can save thousands of low-value moves and el...
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The confluence of Oysters and Cheese, with Justin Trosclair of Lady Nellie Oyster Farm
In this episode of OYSTER-ology, Kevin sits down with Justin Trosclair from Lady Nelly Oyster Farm to explore his fascinating journey from cheese-making to oyster farming. Justin shares his unconventional entry into the world of oysters and how a chance encounter with some outstanding Grand Isle oysters ignited ...
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James Crimp of Alaska Sea Grant - Oyster farming partnerships at their best
In this episode of OYSTER-ology, Kevin interviews James Crimp, the Shellfish Mariculture Specialist at Alaska Sea Grant. James provides an in-depth look into his role, focusing on research and education to support the oyster industry in Alaska. He shares insights from his background, growing up in a commercial fishing fami...
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In this episode of OYSTER-ology, I get back together with Sam Walsh of SharkBite Oysters. Sam discusses his journey from studying marine biology to becoming an oyster farmer in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He shares how oyster farming's sustainability and lifestyle benefits drew him in after experiences in finfish and shrimp farming. Sam highlights his growth from a small operation to a million oys...
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This week on OYSTER-ology I sit down with Meta Mesdag, Founder, Owner and Operator of Salty Lady Seafood Company in Juneau, Alaska. Meta shares her unanticipated journey of becoming an oyster farmer after moving from Portland. A critical aspect of hef family-oriented farm, which started in 2018, is including her kids and other young people in its daily operations. But the farm's prima...
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In this episode, host Kevin Cox sits down with Peter Stein of Peeko Oysters on Long Island's North Fork to hear about his unique journey to becoming a visionary oyster farmer and the daily realities and complexities of oyster farming. He discusses the challenges of working with a "ruthless and relentless" Mother Nature, to the surprising obstacles of starting a business in aquaculture and buildin...
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Understanding Vibrios in Oysters with Expert Andy DePaola
In this episode of OYSTER-ology, host Kevin Cox is joined by Dr. Andy DePaola, a renowned marine biologist and aquaculture expert, to discuss the crucial topic of bacteria in shellfish, especially focusing on Vibrio bacteria. The episode delves into the risks, safety measures, and the naturally occurring presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus ...
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Shownotes:
Join us as we dive deep into the North Carolina Oyster Blueprint, a comprehensive initiative aimed at balancing oyster habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, shell recycling, and outreach education. Erin Fleckenstein, the Oyster Program Director for the North Carolina Coastal Federation, takes us through the evolution of the blueprint from its origins, challenges, and successes. f...
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In this episode of OYSTER-ology Kevin interviews Manya Rubinstein, co-founder and CEO of Industrious Spirits Company (ISCO) in Providence, Rhode Island. ISCO is known for producing sustainably sourced vodkas, gins, bourbons, and experimental spirits, including the unique oyster-distilled vodka and gin. Manya shares her circuitous journey into alcohol distillation, inspired by regenerative farming...
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