Crash Course w/ Dick Brame

·51 min·5 clips

David Sneed kicks off Fisheries Gone Wild to tackle misinformation in North Carolina's coastal fisheries management.

This episode introduces the new podcast "Fisheries Gone Wild" from the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) North Carolina. Hosts David Sneed, the CCA NC Executive Director, and Rocky Carter interview two foundational CCA figures, Billy Bird and Dick Brame. Billy Bird is the Chairman Emeritus, and Dick Brame was the first Executive Director, starting on August 15, 1989. The hosts plan to use the podcast to address what they view as widespread misinformation and anecdotal stories influencing fisheries management. They aim to provide historical education on the events leading to current, contentious fisheries issues in North Carolina. A significant recent action discussed is CCA North Carolina's filing of a lawsuit the previous year, though specifics are not detailed in this introductory segment. The episode serves primarily to outline the podcast's mission and introduce its key voices. The most interesting insights come from the direct involvement of the guests, who represent the organization's long-term institutional memory. The decision to launch a podcast reflects a strategic effort to shape the narrative around fisheries management directly. Mentioning the lawsuit immediately establishes the podcast's context within active political and legal conflict. The tone is informal and conversational among colleagues, with lighthearted jokes about titles and age. The style is introductory and explanatory, setting an educational foundation for future episodes. This episode is ideal for CCA members, North Carolina anglers, and individuals interested in fisheries policy advocacy from a conservation-oriented perspective. Listeners seeking deep dives into specific data, policy critiques, or the lawsuit details might find this introductory episode too preliminary.

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from Fisheries Gone Wild