Paramount Importance
Welcome to Paramount Importance — where science meets curiosity.
Hosted by marine scientist Kurt Krispyn, this podcast dives into the weird, wonderful, and wildly important questions about our world. Through open, honest, laid-back conversations with scientists, explorers, and big thinkers, we unpack the mysteries of nature, discovery, and human innovation.
If you're into the unknown, the unexplained, and the unbelievable, you're in the right place.
Podcasting since 2019 • 32 episodes
Paramount Importance
Latest Episodes
LIVE PODCAST - Conversation Between Trees - Professor Rachel Standish
Conversation Between Trees wasn’t just another podcast recording; it was a moment that redefined the idea of the public lecture, a tradition that has been with us for centuries. Hosted by the Harry Butler Institute at Murdoch Universit...
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Episode 32
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43:24
2025 Ep 31 Sexology: Clinical sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett
In a completely different field of science that I am used to, I sit down with clinical sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett to talk about the science of sexual health and wellbeing. Melissa shares her expertise on common misconceptions around libi...
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Episode 31
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58:25
2025 Ep 30 Cyclones: Dr. Marji Puotinen
Cyclones are among the planet’s most powerful forces- reshaping coastlines, reefs, and ecosystems with every storm. Dr. Marji Puotinen, a spatial ecological data scientist from the Australian Institute of Marine Science, joins Paramount Imp...
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Episode 30
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1:06:48
2025 Ep 29 Fearless Exploration: Mark Synnott
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Synnott—legendary professional climber, author, National Geographic Explorer, and member of The North Face Global Athlete Team. One of the most prolific big-wall first ascensionists of his gen...
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Episode 29
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1:23:02
2025 Ep 28 Fish Evolution: Dr. Alexandre Siqueira
Dive into the deep past of our oceans with evolutionary biologist Dr. Axelandre Siqueira, whose work uncovers the origins and transformations of coral reef fishes over millions of years. From rare fossil records to cutting-edge genetic research...
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Episode 28
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