Explore every episode of the podcast Sustainably Geeky
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| Ep 73 - Getting to the Meat of the Matter | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:55:29 | |
Traditional meat and dairy production have severe environmental impacts, so what if there's a better way? Dr. Elliot Swartz from the Good Food Institute joins us to talk about cultivated meat and its potential to transform the food industry. We discuss how it is created, its environmental and health impacts, and how it could impact the future of food production. Resources discussed in this episode: Good Food Institute website Clean Meat by Paul Shapiro (book) Not the End of the World by Hannah Ritchie (book) Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 72 - Living in the Moment | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:38:42 | |
It can be difficult to process everything happening in the world today without becoming overwhelmed. So how do we manage? Dr. Lynne Sedgemore, author of Presence Activism, joins to discuss her upcoming book and how presence can help address a variety of difficult emotions, with a particular focus on climate anxiety. We also explore some of the common reactions to the environmental challenges facing our planet, and the role that hope can play in our response to them. Resources discussed in this episode: Lynne Sedgmore website Lynne Sedgmore LinkedIn The Guardian's climate section The New York Times' climate section Satish Kumar Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 63 - Takin’ Care of Business | 27 Jun 2023 | 01:24:31 | |
Businesses can have a big effect on the environment, so it's imperative they adopt practices that minimize their impact. Chris Gassman from the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Sustainable Business shares insights about the motivations and best practices for businesses looking to operate more sustainably. He also discusses Doughnut Economics, ESG and governmental incentive programs that can help businesses (and individuals!) reduce their carbon footprint. Resources discussed in this episode: University of Pittsburgh's Center for Sustainable Business Contact the CSB: CSB@Katz.Pitt.Edu Chris' LinkedIn (personalize your message!) Drawdown Labs Job Function Action Guide Books Small Actions, Big Difference by CB Bhattacharya Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth All We Can Save Ed. by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine K. Wilkinson The Overstory by Richard Powers Podcasts Documentaries/Videos Newsletters Center for Sustainable Business Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 62 - A Walk on the Wild Side | 29 May 2023 | 01:10:44 | |
Humans have drastically altered the planet, and often not for the better. Miriam Kate McDonald, author of Emergent, joins to talk about how humans can help nature recover, the importance of biodiversity and the need for a more holistic approach to farming. Miriam also shares lessons she's learned from years of working in alternative agriculture and observing nature. Resources discussed in this episode: Miriam's book Emergent: Rewilding Nature, Regenerating Food and Healing the World by Restoring the Connection Between People and the Wild Holistic Restoration Oxford Real Farming Conference Landworkers Alliance Nature's Matrix book Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 61 - Food for the Soul | 08 May 2023 | 01:03:39 | |
In this episode Jennifer talks with Clara AgborTabi, Alumni and Partnerships Co-Coordinator for Soul Fire Farm, about their experience working with the land and helping others develop a deeper relationship with nature. They discuss how Soul Fire Farm is uprooting racism and revolutionizing the food system, as well as their experience as Research Assistant for the book Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists, by Leah Penniman. The book explores Black people’s spiritual and scientific connection to the land, waters, and climate through a series of interviews with various Black environmentalists. Resources discussed in this episode: Farming While Black book Soul Fire Farm website Soul Fire Farm Facebook Soul Fire Farm Instagram Soul Fire Farm Twitter Soul Fire Farm YouTube Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 60 - Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:41:56 | |
Single-use plastic has only been around for a short time, but it has had a profound impact on our health and the environment. Lauren Gropper, Founder and CEO of Repurpose, joins us to discuss the plastic problem and how Repurpose is using plant waste to make alternatives to disposables. She also explains what PFAS (aka forever chemicals) are, and why we should avoid them. Resources discussed in this episode: Center for Environmental Health Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 59 - A Bit of a Fixer Upper | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:54:18 | |
Repairability not only has profound environmental impacts, it also helps save consumers money and encourages self-reliance. Elizabeth Chamberlain from iFixit joins us to discuss their work in helping empower people to fix their stuff. She also discusses the Right to Repair movement and the benefits of repair for individuals and society as a whole. Resources discussed in this episode: Made to Break by Giles Slade Lightbulb Conspiracy documentary Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 58 - May the Forest Be With You | 27 Feb 2023 | 01:31:28 | |
Trees are being cut down at an alarming rate to make a variety of items, including paper, furniture, flooring and clothing. This overconsumption of wood products has had severe consequences on our planet's climate and biodiversity. Jennifer discusses these issues with Tim Keating, Chief Sustainability Officer for Symmetry Wood, a company using bacterial waste to produce a wood substitute called Pyrus. Tim shares insights gained from years of working to combat the destructive effects of deforestation, and explains how Symmetry Wood is working to transform the wood industry by offering sustainable alternatives. He also offers tips for how to reduce our overall consumption of wood products. Resources discussed in this episode: Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 57 - Bad Environmentalist | 30 Jan 2023 | 01:22:33 | |
We're bombarded with messages about all the ways we should go green, but it's not always as easy as it seems. Jennifer is joined by fellow sustainable geeks Kris and Rachel to talk about their frustrating and sometimes disappointing experiences with implementing sustainable practices into their daily lives. They discuss why many of the expectations placed on the average person are often unrealistic, and the guilt many people feel over not doing enough. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 56 - Keeping the Lights On | 26 Dec 2022 | 01:06:18 | |
We are joined by Architect and Lecturer Donal Lally to discuss the impact of technology on the environment. His work explores the unintended consequences of human activity around the world, with particular emphasis on the social and environmental implications of data storage facilities in Ireland. Donal shares how this relationship is creatively demonstrated through Entanglement, a visual representation of both how technology and the environment are intertwined, and about Ireland's unique history and role in communications technology. Resources discussed in this episode: Entanglement exhibit States of Entanglement: Data In the Irish Landscape book Donal's zero degree machine Data flows and water woes: The Utah Data Center by Mél Hogan Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 55 - Drilling Into Extractivism | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:51:25 | |
Activist and researcher V'cenza Cirefice joins us to discuss the environmental and social consequences of natural resource extraction. She explains why extractive activities are so detrimental to nearby communities and offers examples of anti-extraction movements around the world. V'cenza also shares her own personal experiences as an activist researcher, including best practices for those interested in participating in this important work. Resources discussed in this episode: Articles by V'cenza: Women on the Frontlines of Resistance to Extractivism Women keeping Ireland's gold in the ground Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future by Mary Robinson Mothers of Invention podcast Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International Men Who Eat Ringforts by Sinéad Mercier Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 54 - The Earth Without Art is Just Eh | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:51:31 | |
This month we talk with Viktória Pikovská from Victory Art about the importance of art as a means of creativity as well as a tool for activism. Viktória shares suggestions for ways both artists and consumers can produce and consume art more sustainably, and gives examples of eco-conscious practices in the art industry. Resources discussed in this episode: To Life!: Eco Art in Pursuit of a Sustainable Planet Have a corntastic day! Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 71 - Circling Back to Earthub | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:44:29 | |
There's no way around it-the circular economy is here to stay! We are joined by returning guest Brittanny Belanger, Founder of Earthub, to discuss how they're helping the Ottawa community live more sustainably. We also explore how their work contributes to a larger circular economy, and the benefits of this system. Resources discussed in this episode: Earthub website Fairphone (use this link to receive a €50 discount on your first Fairphone purchase) Bark (sustainably made wooden phone cases) Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 53 - Bird is the Word! | 19 Sep 2022 | 01:09:12 | |
Have you heard? This month's show is all about birds! We talk with Anna Matthews from the American Bird Conservancy about the important role birds play in the environment, the threats they face, and ways we can all help protect them. Anna also shares best practices for current and aspiring birdwatchers. Resources discussed in this episode: American Bird Conservancy Twitter American Bird Conservancy Instagram American Bird Conservancy Facebook Articles: Bird-Strike Prevention: How to Stop Birds From Hitting Windows Audubon Conservation Ranching (Bird-friendly Beef) Bird-friendly Coffee (Smithsonian) Life of Birds (David Attenborough documentary) National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 52 - Heal the World | 20 Aug 2022 | 01:04:48 | |
Dr. Leslie Solomonian, naturopathic doctor and host of the podcast 'Raising Kids, Naturally,' explains what naturopathy is and how the practice can help improve the health of both humans and the planet. She challenges us to shift how we think about modern medicine and our consumption practices. We also discuss the ethical implications of sustainability, activism, and having kids during the climate crisis. Resources mentioned in this episode: American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) Raising Kids, Naturally Podcast Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 51 - It Runs in the Family | 20 Jun 2022 | 01:34:28 | |
Raising kids can be a challenge, and doing it in a way that is eco and morally conscious even more so. Manda Aufochs Gillespie, host of the podcast Raising Greener Teens and author of Green Mama & Green Mama-to-be, joins us to discuss how she came to be known as the 'Green Mama,' and how to address some of the unique experiences associated with raising teenagers. Resources discussed in this show: Raising Greener Teens podcast Manda on Facebook Manda on Instagram Manda on Twitter Manda on Pinterest Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 50 - Chillin with Oli Frost | 30 May 2022 | 00:36:28 | |
Eco-Friendly Novelty Music sensation Oli Frost joins us for a very special 50th episode! Oli is best known for his unique form of activism, including turning climate action into an aerobics routine, predicting how his followers will die, and generating a million plant-based recipes. He discusses the inspiration behind his projects and shares his thoughts on how to be an effective activist. Resources included in this episode: Oli Frost website Oli Frost YouTube Oli Frost Spotify Oli Frost TikTok Oli Frost Instagram Oli Frost Facebook Oli Frost Twitter Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World by Jason Hickel Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 49 - Do You Even Science Bro | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:03:54 | |
We hear a lot about the research scientists produce, but how do they perform that research? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with a real live scientist, Wendy Anderson, to talk about her job as a landscape ecologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife! Wendy offers tips for those interested in working as a scientist, discusses the importance of science, and shares free user-friendly tools available for the public to create their own maps and explore the world. Whether you're looking to become a professional or citizen scientist, this episode offers a great overview of the many ways to science! Resources mentioned in this show: Texas Ecosystem Analytical Mapper (TEAM) Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't by Joey Santore Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell Texas Parks and Wildlife Facebook Texas Parks and Wildlife Instagram Texas Parks and Wildlife Twitter Texas Parks and Wildlife in the Landscape Ecology Contact: landscape.ecology@tpwd.texas.gov Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 48 - Sustainability is Always in Style! | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:46:52 | |
It's time to slow down and talk about fast fashion! Garik Himebaugh, Founder of Eco-Stylist, helps us understand how the fashion industry has evolved to where it is today. He discusses the work Eco-Stylist is doing to make ethical fashion accessible to everyone, and the importance of avoiding the trap of eco-perfectionism. Resources discussed in this show: Eco-Stylist's Guide to getting rid of old clothes and shoes The Ugly Truth Of Fast Fashion | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 47 - The Lay of the Land | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:46:06 | |
Human activity has severely changed the natural world, and not always for the better. Doug Smith, EDSA Principal, joins us to discuss how landscape architecture can be used to not only lessen this impact, but also help address the climate crisis. We also discuss ecotourism and how it is helping connect people with nature like never before. Resources discussed in this episode: American Society of Landscape Architects Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 46 - Life in Plastic | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:59:16 | |
Plastic...it's not so fantastic! While it has been praised as a "miracle" substance, plastic production and pollution has caused far-reaching environmental and health problems. In this episode, we're joined by Christian Shaw, Executive Director of Plastic Tides, to discuss how plastic is made, why it's harmful to the environment, and ways we can reduce our reliance on this problematic substance. Resources discussed in this episode: Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 45 - Cleaning Up Our Act | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:54:52 | |
Humans have made a mess of the planet, and it's time to clean it up! Susan Sherrod, PhD, CSE, CERP, PWS, Senior Ecologist with Biohabitats, joins us to discuss ecological restoration and the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems. Resources discussed in this episode: Society for Ecological Restoration UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 44 - The Bare Necessities | 29 Nov 2021 | 01:00:11 | |
How do we live a simpler life that is more in tune with the natural world? Permaculture invites us to work with nature rather than against it. Jennifer talks with Taelor Monroe from the Austin Permaculture Guild about what permaculture is and how to implement it into all aspects of our lives. Resources mentioned in this episode: Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-scale Permaculture Earth User's Guide to Permaculture Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure Austin Permaculture Guild (APG) Email Taelor: taelor@austinperm.com Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 70 - Turning Trash to Treasure | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:41:19 | |
Transitioning away from fossil fuels is essential to reducing carbon emissions, and will require utilizing a variety of energy sources. One of these is renewable natural gas (RNG), a growing industry that uses food waste to produce energy. Sam Schutte, Co-Founder and CEO of Synthica Energy, joins us to discuss how this technology works and the role it could play in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. Resources discussed in this episode: Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 43 - Poop Happens | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:59:00 | |
Human waste doesn't have to go to waste...in fact, it turns out it's quite useful! Advancements in wastewater treatment have allowed this endlessly renewable resource to be turned into biosolids, a fertilizer that helps capture carbon while adding nutrients to the soil. Industry experts Maile Lono-Batura (Director of Sustainable Biosolids Programs at the Water Environment Federation), Dr. Sally Brown (Research Professor at the University of Washington) and Chris Peot (Director of Resource Recovery at DC Water) discuss what biosolids are and how they can be used to help address the climate crisis. Resources discussed in this episode: Water Environment Federation (WEF) European Federation for Agricultural Recycling (EFAR) Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 42 - Food for Thought | 16 Aug 2021 | 01:16:25 | |
Farming has changed drastically over the years, but is it for the best? Regenerative farmer and author James Rebanks joins us to discuss the evolution of farming and how he's working to transition his farm away from the industrial system that has become so pervasive around the world. We also discuss his new book Pastoral Song, released in the US in August 2021. Resources discussed in this episode: James' book Pastoral Song Michael Pollan's books, In Defense of Food and The Omnivore's Dilemma Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 41 - Rise Up | 19 Jul 2021 | 01:15:25 | |
Diversity, equity and inclusion should be at the forefront of everything we do, and the environmental movement is no exception. Social inequalities influence not only how accessible nature is to different groups, but also who suffers the most from industrialization. Susana Cruz, Founder of Chicana in Nature, joins us to discuss the importance of representation, and what we can all do to help make the outdoors welcoming for all. Resources discussed in this episode: Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 40 - Under the Sea | 14 Jun 2021 | 00:44:46 | |
We're diving into the world of coral! Chelsea Eareckson with the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) discusses the important role coral plays in the global ecosystem, and how climate change is affecting this unique and fragile species. To learn more about the Coral Reef Alliance, visit coral.org. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 39 - Down to Earth | 17 May 2021 | 01:23:10 | |
Join us as we geek out over nature with David Mizejewski, Naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation. David discusses how he became a naturalist, television personality and a spokesperson for the National Wildlife Federation. He explains the importance of conservation and how we can all help the natural world from our own backyards. Resources discussed: David's Book: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife David's Facebook David's Insta David's Twitter David's LinkedIn David's YouTube David's IMDB Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 38 - Sustainable by Design | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:54:44 | |
Sustainability doesn't happen by accident. It requires a concerted effort to implement practices and design elements that work with and mimic nature. We talk with Brittanny Belanger, C.E.T., LEED Green Associate, and Founder of Earthub, to discuss sustainable urban design, and how you can help encourage this kind of development in your community. To leran more about Earthub, visit earthub.ca. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 37 - Branching Out | 05 Apr 2021 | 00:34:20 | |
In this bonus episode, we talk with Michael Ziman, the Founder of One Tree Pledge, a sustainability initiative that aims to negate the carbon emissions from our homes and commercial buildings by asking people to pledge to plant 1 tree for every 1 square foot of their home or commercial structure. We discuss why he founded One Tree Pledge and the impact trees have on the environment and our daily lives. For more information, visit onetreepledge.org. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 36 - Living Our Best Life with Sarah Wilson | 15 Mar 2021 | 01:12:05 | |
It's easy to feel overwhelmed in an ever-changing world that is threatened by climate change, consumerism and complacency. New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson joins us to discuss her newest book "This One Wild and Precious Life" and how we can address the challenges facing our planet and society. The book is a call to action that demonstrates how activism and connection with nature can help us find meaning and make a difference at a time when the world is in chaos. Sarah shares why she is hopeful for the future, and challenges us to step outside our comfort zone to make meaningful change. Resources mentioned in this episode: Heated newsletter by Emily Atkins The Guardian The Green Light newsletter The New Yorker Climate Change newsletter Learn more about Sarah and her books at sarahwilson.com Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 35 - Soak Up the Sun | 15 Feb 2021 | 00:50:13 | |
Join us as we shine a light on solar energy. Steve Brown, President of Houston-based Capital Assets, LLC, discusses the potential of solar power and how his company is helping people access it. We examine the need to switch from fossil-fuel based energy, and how this can become a reality. Here are the resources discussed in this episode: Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute Email: sbrown@capcleanenergy.com Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 34 - We are in Hot Water | 01 Feb 2021 | 01:18:22 | |
In this bonus episode, we continue our conversation with limnologist and cli-fi author Nina Munteanu. We discuss her book A Diary in the Age of Water and what led her to write this dystopian tale of a future that revolves around water scarcity. Nina's background as a limnologist gives her a unique perspective on the challenges that await us if we do not address climate change. Find the book on Amazon or from Inanna Publishing. Learn more about Nina's work at TheMeaningOfWater.com and ninamunteanu.ca. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 69 - Who Run the World? | 27 Mar 2024 | 01:06:57 | |
Girls! In honor of Women's History Month, Vanessa Conroy from Feminist Communities for Climate Justice joins us to discuss their work to achieve climate justice informed by feminist and community development principles. Their organization recognizes the intersectional relationship between climate change and social justice, and that climate must be considered in every policy decision we make. Vanessa discusses these issues, and the ways in which the climate crisis disproportionately affects women and other marginalized groups Resources discussed in this episode: It's Not That Radical by Mikaela Loach The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet by Leah Thomas Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist, Feminist Leadership on Climate and Energy by Jennie C. Stephens Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future by Mary Robinson Mary Robinson Foundation Principles of Climate Justice Feminist Communities for Climate Justice National Women's Council Feminist Communities for Climate Justice Community Work Ireland National Women's Council Ireland Twitter National Women's Council Ireland Instagram Community Work Ireland Twitter Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 33 - Making a Splash | 19 Jan 2021 | 01:08:28 | |
Water you waiting for? This month we talk with limnologist and cli-fi author Nina Munteanu about the water cycle and how human activity affects it. Nina discusses the importance of water in all its forms, and its affect on global warming. Here are the resources discussed in this episode: Movies: Borealis by Kevin McMahon Age of Nature by PBS and narrated by Uma Thurman Chasing Ice with photographer James Balog Living in the Future’s Past, a movie by Susan Kucera and hosted by Jeff Bridges How Whales Change Climate by Sustainable Human Books: Drawdown edited by Paul Hawkin Climate Change and Renewable Energy by Martin J. Bush Gathering Moss Braiding Sweetgrass Anything by Diana Beresford Kroeger The Overstory by Richard Powers Barkskins by Annie Proulx Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver Memory of Water by Emmi Itaranta The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy A Diary in the Age of Water by Nina Munteanu Websites: TheMeaningOfWater.com Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 32 - Fueling Change | 22 Dec 2020 | 00:29:26 | |
In this episode, Jennifer talks with Hannah Reynolds, Organizer with Divest Princeton, and Ben Dziobek, President of the Stockton Environmental Club, about their work organizing Students for International Divestment Day. They explain what divestment is and how you can get involved in the movement to get money out of fossil fuels. Resources: Sustainable Organizations; Students for International Divestment Day; Divest Princeton Twitter; Divest Princeton Instagram; Stockton Environmental Club; Fossil Free Funds; How to Divest. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 31 - Uncharted Terrane | 16 Nov 2020 | ||
Indigenous stewardship doesn't have to be hard to navigate. Join us as we discuss this and the effect of colonialism on the environment with Andrew and Andrea, hosts of the podcast Local Terrane. We examine our food production system and how it can be modified to be more sustainable for the environment and indigenous people. Resources: First Nations Development Institute The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Tribe Lookup text 907-312-5085. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 30 - Out of Our Element | 19 Oct 2020 | ||
Manmade chemicals are all around, but are they all bad for us? Michael Green, CEO of the Center for Environmental Health (CEH), joins us to discuss the work CEH has done to help protect us from harmful chemicals, which chemicals to avoid and which are helpful. He also offers tips for how to take action to make positive change in our own lives. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 29 - Bees? | 21 Sep 2020 | ||
What's all the buzz about bees? These beneficial pollinators play a huge role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, but human activity has drastically affected their population for the worse. Join us as we talk with beekeeper Clayton Tucker to learn about why bees are important, how you can get into beekeeping and other ways you can help ensure their survival. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 28 - The Stars at Night Are Big and Bright | 25 Aug 2020 | ||
The stars may be big and bright deep in the Heart of Texas, but they're only visible when there are sky is dark. Whether you're in Texas or anywhere else in the world, light pollution continues to distort our ability to enjoy the night sky, and it wreaks havoc on the natural world. We talk with Cliff Kaplan with the Hill Country Alliance and Chloe Crumley with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) to learn about the importance of dark skies and the work they're doing preserve the night sky. They also discuss the International Dark Skies Association's Dark Sky Community certification program, and how to get a location designated. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 27 - This Land Was Made For You And Me | 10 Aug 2020 | ||
In this bonus episode, we talk to Dallas Kelley-Kerr of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Daniel Hernandez of Frontera Public Relations to learn about the work they're doing to get the Blackwell School in Marfa, TX designated as a National Park. The historic Blackwell School served to educate local children of Mexican descent in Marfa in the early-to-mid 1900's. This cultural site pays homage to the unique experiences of the Mexican-American population in West Texas and brings awareness to the often overlooked segment of history in this region. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 26 - This Land Is Your Land This Land Is My Land | 23 Jul 2020 | ||
We're getting the lay of the land...public lands, that is! On this episode Alan Spears and Dallas Kelley-Kerr from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) join us to discuss the history of public lands and why they matter. They also explain what the NPCA does and how you can get involved to help advocate for our public lands. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 25 - Waste Not, Want Not | 22 Jun 2020 | ||
Waste is a terrible thing to mind, but unfortunately, there's a lot of it in the world. Join us as we talk to Linda van der Rijd, Owner of Screw Plastic, a company that makes plastic-free alternatives for everyday items. Linda explains what low-waste living is and why it is important. Just in time for Plastic Free July, the crew shares ideas for how to reduce your use of single-use plastic and other waste in your daily life. They also share some of their zero-waste triumphs and fails. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 24 - Planting Seeds of Change | 18 May 2020 | ||
Life's a garden, so dig it! We get into the weeds with Ben Cohen, Owner of Small House Farm and Founder of Michigan Seed Library to learn about the importance of seed saving. Ben gives tips for how to start saving seeds (both individually and as a community), and discusses how saving seeds and growing our own food can help us live a more sustainable life and become more self-sufficient. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 68 - Lettuce Turnip the Beet | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:49:31 | |
Where does our food come from, and how is that changing? This month we're speaking with Andy Johnston from Willy Street Co-op about the evolution of food production in the United States. He shares insights from his experience working in the food industry, and discusses the increasing popularity of local and 'alternative' food systems among consumers. Resources discussed in this episode: Host: Jennifer Hetzel Have an idea for an episode? You can reach Jennifer at jrhetz@gmail.com Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3aDGWn6 You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on Pandora here: https://bit.ly/3bQmRKK You can find us on Amazon Music here: https://amzn.to/3rORGEV You can find us on Audible here: https://adbl.co/38JYvAm You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 23 - Under the Weather | 20 Apr 2020 | ||
Our planet is sick, and the only cure is bold collective action to help reverse the effects of climate change. Texas State Climatologist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon discusses potential solutions and why he is optimistic that we can meet this challenge. He also explains how trends in long-term weather patterns have shifted and offers a perspective on how the COVID-19 pandemic might shift public attitudes towards climate change. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 22 - Getting Trashed in Memphis | 06 Apr 2020 | ||
There's more than one way to get trashed on Spring Break! In this bonus episode, Jennifer joins the Living Lands and Waters (LLW) crew in Memphis, TN at their Alternative Spring Break (ASB). This annual event brings college students from around the nation together to pick up trash along the Mississippi River. Jennifer works alongside volunteers to help clean up McKellar Lake and learns firsthand about how the LLW industrial strength river cleanup works. You'll hear from the group's founder Chad Pregracke, LLW staff and ASB volunteers as they discuss their experience with this great program and its impact on them. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 21 - Theres No Place Like Home | 16 Mar 2020 | ||
Going green isn't just for the Wicked Witch of the West! Whether new construction or renovation, all of us can implement green changes at home. Our own Jenn Rawlings explains the LEED certification system, and offers specific examples for green practices in residential buildings. Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||
| Ep 20 - Giving Fast Fashion the Boot | 17 Feb 2020 | ||
When it comes to Fast Fashion, there's a lot to unravel. Ashley Gill, Director of Standards for Textile Exchange, joins us in discussing Fast Fashion and the role the textile industry plays in enacting positive change in the way our clothes are produced. We examine the challenges and successes associated with sustainable clothing development, and ways consumers can shop responsibly and encourage changes in the industry. Follow Ashley on Twitter @ashleyhgill Textile Exchange's Material Change Index Host: Jennifer Hetzel Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from. You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com You can also find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2RV2Iq2 You can find us on Stitcher here: https://bit.ly/2B4O4GT You can find us on Google Play here: http://bit.ly/2OIP5bx You can find us on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2vxR7nu You can find us on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2Fz524t Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz | |||