Natural Wanders - The Plodcast. – Details, episodes & analysis

In this final episode of season 3 we go for a West Country wander with wildlife cinematographer Jamie McPherson. We chat about starting in TV, immersive gimbal filming and seeing dinosaurs everywhere. 

Website

https://www.jamiemcpherson.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/byjamiemcpherson/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/jamiemcphers0n?lang=en

TV

Life on Our Planet - trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ApeELdzg0

The Hunt 

https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/the-hunt

Frozen Planet II

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001gq73/frozen-planet-ii-worlds-of-wonder

Our Planet

https://www.ourplanet.com/en/

In this week’s episode we go for a wintery wander with award-winning wildlife filmmaker and climate activist Lis Oakham.  Along the banks of the Frome we chat about her path into the industry, filming plants and people for The Green Planet and reducing our environmental impact.

Twitter: @MsOakham

The Green Planet: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0013cl7

Lis’s Human Worlds episode: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00149lg

Filmmakers for Future: Wildlife: ffwildlife.org/

instagram.com/ffwildlife_ffw/

For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders

Grease is the word! In this episode I take a walk down memory lane with one of the best-known faces on Scottish Television, the actor Jordan Young. Near his Dunbartonshire home we chew the fat about school days, his roles in River City and Scot Squad and the play that started it all.

Twitter: twitter.com/joskyn100

Instagram: www.instagram.com/joskyn/

Scot Squad: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b06kw5fq/scot-squad

River City: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0016njm/river-city-18042022

Agent: theartistspartnership.co.uk/artist/jordan-young/

For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders

In the grounds of Pollok House, Mandi searches for signs of spring with one of Britain’s most experienced television journalists, Kirsty Wark. They chat about the history of Pollok, working on Newsnight and raising awareness of issues affecting women of all ages.

Twitter: twitter.com/kirstywark?lang=en

Instagram: instagram.com/kirsty_wark_/

BBC Newsnight: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mk25

Womanhood – BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011xgn

Website (with book links): www.blackpeppermedia.com/

For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: thebiglight.com/naturalwanders

In this episode we meet with multi-award-winning wildlife cinematographer Gavin Thurston. On his allotment, we chat about storytelling in natural history, filming the deep ocean from a submersible and finding the joy in nature close to home.

Instagram: instagram.com/thegavinthurston?utm_medium=copy_link

Twitter: twitter.com/GavinThurston

Book: www.waterstones.com/book/journeys-in-the-wild/gavin-thurston/sir-david-attenborough/9781841883113

TedX talk: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq0NzqLmLvA

2021 Emmy win: emmys.com/video/2021-cae/cinematography-nonfiction

For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders

In this episode we go for a walk in the Kent countryside and a wander into the brilliant mind of Max Cooper. Drawing on his fascination with science and nature, Max is a genuinely unique artist whose live performances combine electronic music and audio-visuals to create a deeply immersive experience. While plodding in the forest we discuss nature as an inspiration, driving technology forward and the power of music.

Website: maxcooper.net

Spotify: open.spotify.com › artistMax Cooper | Spotify

Max’s YouTube channel: m.youtube.com/channel/UCuisDAMnvHMYuLFRedMgmVw

‘Live at the Acropolis’s’ trailer: Max Cooper - Live at the Acropolis trailer6.1K views4 months ago

m.youtube.com/watch?v=GvwayRd9gbw

Facebook: facebook.com/maxcoopermax

Instagram: instagram.com/maxcoopermax?utm_medium=copy_link

Music credit and with thanks to: meshmeshmesh.net

For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: thebiglight.com/naturalwanders

In this episode of Natural Wanders, we meet with director and producer, James Reed. From studying zoology to winning an academy award, we discuss James’ career path and three of his standout films to date; ‘Jago: A life underwater’, ‘Rise of the Warrior Apes and ‘My Octopus Teacher’.

Website: https://www.underdog-films.com/

IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1624755/

My Octopus Teacher Trailer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3s0LTDhqe5A

2021 Academy Awards win: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9f3RKLU5w

For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders

Watch out Mr Darwin! In this episode of Natural Wanders we meet with author, presenter and zoologist Lucy Cooke. While plodding in Pett Level, we discuss the influences on Lucy’s career from Darwin to Dawkins and how her new book is redefining evolution and the female animal.

Website: www.lucycooke.tv/about/

New Book – Bitch: www.waterstones.com/book/bitch/lucy-cooke/9780857524133

Jo Sarsby: www.josarsby.com/lucy-cooke

TED Talk: www.ted.com/speakers/lucy_cooke

Radio 4 Woman's Hour: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014wt2

Political Animals: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014gt9

For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: thebiglight.com/naturalwanders

In this episode of Natural Wanders we meet iconic angler and presenter Jeremy Wade. While walking the banks of his local river we chat about the plight of freshwater, catching River Monsters and how to think like a fish.

Website: jeremywade.co.uk

Instagram: instagram.com/thisisjeremywade?utm_medium=copy_link

Facebook: facebook.com/JeremyWadeOfficial

facebook.com/RiverMonsters

River Monsters YouTube: m.youtube.com/channel/UComwL29zYKujb1JhkB0EcGA

Book - ‘How to Think Like a Fish': jeremywade.co.uk/books

For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders

Natural Wanders returns! In this episode of the Plodcast we meet with scientist, presenter, and adventurer Lizzie Daly. Before taking a wintery dip, we chat about her route into broadcasting, her passion for British wildlife and how everyone can be involved in the fight for climate action. 

Website: https://www.lizziedaly.com/

https://www.josarsby.com/lizzie-daly

Instagram: https://instagram.com/lizziedalywild?utm_medium=copy_link

YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/c/LizzieDalyWildlifeTV

Billon Pound Fish doc: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xNypmawFLdI

For more information about Natural Wanders, go to: www.thebiglight.com/naturalwanders