National Park launches science communications podcast Smoky Signal
May 11, 2022

Joshua Albritton (left) and Antoine Fletcher (right) recording in the field; GSMNP

GSMNP -- Great Smoky Mountains National Park has launched its podcast Smoky Signal, to share the science behind the Smokies.

“Storytelling is a time-honored human tradition, and a key part of how park rangers engage with visitors when they come to Great Smoky Mountains National Park,” said Stephanie Kyriazis, Chief of Resource Education. “Launching a podcast allows us to share Smokies stories about science and culture with a broader audience, even when they are far away from the park.”

Season one examines the theme of Collections, asking what can be learned through acts of collecting. Episode one explores renewing Cherokee traditional plant gathering practices in the park and Cherokee foodways. Episode two delves into the mysteries and discoveries within the thousands of specimens in the park’s natural history museum – some that date back more than 100 years.

You may listen to the Smoky Signal podcast, here. You may also listen on Apple Podcast.