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 • 37 episodes
Paramount Importance
Latest Episodes
2025 Ep 37 Spiders: Dr. Pedro de Souza Castanheira and Dr. André Wanderley do Prado
In this episode, I chat with spider researchers Dr. André Wanderley do Prado and Dr. Pedro de Souza Castanheira to explore the remarkable and often misunderstood world of spiders. André and Pedro share their journey from researching Brazil’s de...
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Episode 37
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2025 Ep 36 Southern Right Whales: Max Fabry and Katy Fannei
In this episode Kurt dives into the wild coastline of Western Australia with whale researchers Katy Fannei and Max Fabry, two scientists who built a groundbreaking whale-monitoring program from scratch, fueled by passion, volunteers, and commun...
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Episode 36
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2025 Ep 35 Dieback Phytophthora: Prof. Treena Burgess
In this episode, I am joined by Professor Treena Burgess, Executive Director of the Harry Butler Institute at Murdoch University, and one of the world’s foremost experts on Phytophthora, to unravel the fascinating biology...
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Episode 35
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2025 Ep 34 Antarctica & Oceanography: Professor Jennifer Verduin
In this episode, I sit down with Professor Jennifer Verduin, Oceanographer and Pro Vice Chancellor at Murdoch University, with a passion for seagrass. Fresh from an expedition to Antarctica as part of a global leadership program for women in ST...
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Episode 34
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2025 Ep 33 Media manipulation: Assoc. Prof. Tauel Harper
In a world shaped by headlines, algorithms, and endless scrolls, who really controls the narrative?Associate Professor Tauel Harper, media scholar at Murdoch University, joins Kurt Krispyn to unpack the complex intersections of democracy...
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Episode 33
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