Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)
Episodes
258 episodes
Growing a Business, AI and Hiring, and Challenges Facing Western Alaska with Shannon Oelkers
Laura and Nic interview Shannon Oelkers, owner and principal consultant at Integrity Environmental, about growing a business, using AI thoughtfully in environmental work, and how hiring is changing in an AI-driven world. They also dive into the...
Leading Colorado’s Progressive Resurgence, National Audubon Society, and Building Successful Teams with Alice Madden
Laura and Nic sit down with Alice Madden, Senior Director of Climate Strategies at the National Audubon Society, to talk about Colorado’s clean energy transformation, what it takes to lead progressive policy change, and how strong teams help tu...
3D Scanning, Digital Twins, and Tabletop Gaming with Dr. Kaitlyn Kingsland
Laura and Nic sit down with Dr. Kaitlyn Kingsland, Director of 3D Digitization at Environmental Research Group, to explore how LiDAR, photogrammetry, and digital twins are transforming archaeology, environmental consulting, and the way we docum...
WildTechDNA, Big Cats, and Why Connection is Key to Conservation with Natalie Schmitt
Nic and Laura interview Dr. Natalie Schmitt, an ecologist, conservation geneticist, explorer, filmmaker, and founder of Wild Tech DNA, to explore rapid field-based DNA technology, big cat conservation, and the power of making conservatio...
EPR Live from Anchorage with Anna Kohl, Carolyn Nelson, and Fred Wagner
We’re LIVE from NAEP 2026 in Anchorage! Nic leads a special on-stage episode featuring Anna Kohl, Carolyn Nelson, and Fred Wagner as they dive into Alaska’s unique environmental landscape, NEPA challenges, and the realities of project de...
Geothermal Energy, Volcanoes, and Staying Curious as a Scientist with Angela Seligman
Laura interviews Dr. Angela Seligman, senior geoscientist from Clean Air Task Force, to explore the cutting edge of geothermal energy, the science behind volcanoes, and what it takes to turn curiosity into a meaningful career. From next-generat...
Meteorology, Climate Cancer, and Life after NBC News with Chase Cain
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Chase Cain, meteor...
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EPR Live: Anchored in Purpose and Driven by Vision with Kelley Samuels
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we’re LIVE from Hutchinson Island a...
Cultural Resources Management, Transitioning from PhD to Field Archeology, and Working in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Angela Perri
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Angela Perri, Vice...
Oil and Gas industry, Investigative Journalism, and the Permian Basin with Melissa Troutman
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Melissa Troutman, ...
EPR Minisode 20: Environmental Professionals Day
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! We have a new minisode for you today! This is taking place...
Environmental Psychology, Climate Anxiety, and Behavior Change with Dr. Renée Lertzman
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Renee Lertzman...
Regenerative Farming, Food Systems, and Non-Linear Career Paths with Kimberlee Chambers
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Kimberlee Chambers...
Rockets, Environmental Compliance at NASA, and Space Mission Planning with Irene Jorden Romero
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Irene Jorden Romero, NASA...
Environmental Permitting Reform, NEPA Assignment, and the Future of Environmental Policy with Eric Beightel
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Eric Beightel, Fed...
The Endangerments Clause, Updates to ESA, and the Future of WOTUS with Fred Wagner
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Fred Wager, Princi...
Wetland Restoration, Agricultural Water Quality, and Chesapeake Bay Conservation with Amy Jacobs
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Amy Jacobs, The Nature Co...
Indigenous Land Stewardship, Conservation Reform, and Land Return with Lee Clauss
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Lee Clauss, Southe...
Climate Anxiety, Resilience, and Community Support with Sarah Newman
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Sarah Newman, Foun...
EPR Minisode 19: Environmental Forecasts
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! We have a new minisode for you today! This is taking place...
Protecting the High Seas, Teaching the Next Generation of Leaders, and Growing Up Where Conservation is Everyday Life with Jeremy Raguain
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Jeremy Raguain, Se...
Making Conservation Tools Accessible, Using Data Responsibility in Conservation, and a New Chapter for Conservation Leadership with Sunny Fleming
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Sunny Fleming, Esr...
Using Psychology to Solve Environmental Problems, Working Directly with Communities, and Managing Conflict and Tough Conversation with Lauren Watkins
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Lauren Watkins, en...
Starting a Podcast at 16, Career Advice for Gen Z, and Junk Journaling with Heidi Pan
Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Heidi Pan, Founder...
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