On this first episode of the series, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Taylor (University of North Georgia) and Dr. Jim Long (US Geological Survey), leading ichthyologists to dive into the complicated and fascinating scientific history of the Neosho Bass.

In 2018, a previously classified strain of Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) was elevated to its own unique species: Micropterus velox aka the Neosho Bass. This is the story of its re-classification, its hard fighting nature, and its fight for survival in the Ozark Mountains Region.

Neosho: Symbol of the Ozarks is hosted by Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett, produced by Daniel Matthews, and is a project from The Ozark Podcast