Old Men Yell at Clouds with Matt Pedersen - Episode 46 In this episode we interview Matt Pedersen to the potential update to the Lacey Act, the rise and fall of home fish breeding. Thank you to our sponsors: Biota Aquariums: https://www.thebiotagroup.com Saltwater Aquarium: https://www.SaltwaterAquarium.com?aff=20 The Veterans, Military, and Civil Service Discount program is now Open to Healthcare Workers. - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/military-civil-servant-5-discount/?aff=20 Their loyalty program includes 5% Back via Reward points and Freebies https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/free-stuff.html?aff=20 Links: Reef to Rainforest Article: https://www.reef2rainforest.com/2022/02/09/aquarium-apocalypse-can-lacey-act-amendments-really-cripple-or-end-the-u-s-aquarium-and-pet-trade/ Latest call to action updates: https://aquariumtrade.org/ MiniWaters: http://miniwaters.fish/ Frank Marini: http://reefkeeping.com/authors/fm.php Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! https://reefbeefpodcast.com/notify/ Buy Reef Beef a Beer! https://reefbeefpodcast.com Become a Member: https://reefbeefpodcast.com/membership Time Stamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:16 Welcome Matt! 00:02:07 Good to see each other 00:03:26 What is new with Matt? 00:15:22 Matt the fish breeder 00:19:45 SPONSOR: Biota Aquariums 00:21:50 Mad Scientist Matt 00:44:02 SPONSOR: SaltwaterAquarium.com 00:46:06 Who is important to listen to? 00:52:18 Confirmation Bias and… 01:05:34 Become a member! 01:08:02 Matt’s Beef: Take House and Senate Bills Seriously 01:38:18 Last Words 01:42:40 Wrap Up 01:48:45 Bloopers