Best Life Sciences In Queensland Podcasts (2024)

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How working as a Wildlife Biologist could change your life |ft. Ganyah Gold| 58:02

13d ago58:02

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In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Ganyah Gold, an online influencer in the wildlife careers space, and biologist whose inspiring journey and impactful work demonstrate how a career in biology can be life-changing. From fieldwork in remote locations to being a part of groundbreaking research and conservation efforts, Ganyah shares person…

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The man who helped birth Urban Ecology | ft. Darryl Jones | ep.16 1:16:33

1M ago1:16:33

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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of unban ecology with my special guest Darryl Jones, a pioneering figure in the field and a well known Australian author renowned for his work on birds. Join us as we explore the transformative power of unban ecology, its impact on urban environments, and the moments that lead Darryl to make some …

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Wildlife and the Online Influencer |ft. David Orin| ep.15 1:11:50

2M ago1:11:50

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Join us for an electrifying chat with a fearless wildlife enthusiast and online influencer known for catching venomous snakes, his love for creation, and his faith. We explore how he turns his passion for wildlife into a profitable online venture, sharing insider tips on monetizing content while staying true to one’s mission. We go deeper on some o…

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From TASMANIA to QUEENSLAND [Turning a Dream into Reality!] |ft. Mick Bender| ep.14 1:03:27

3M ago1:03:27

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🦘🌿 Lets dive into the world of Australian fauna and learn about the life's journey our special guest, Mick Bender, founder of Wildlife Unleashed, a fast growing wildlife demonstration company! In this episode, we uncover the intriguing journey of building a business centered around showcasing Australia's unique wildlife. We explore challenges and t…

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A dive into the world of Environmental Science, Snake Venom, and Grants | ft. Dr Christina Zdenek | ep.13 1:38:59

6M ago1:38:59

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In this entertaining podcast episode, Dr. Christina Zdenek sheds some light on the fascinating worlds of environmental science, snake venom, and grant acquisition (amongst other things). She shares also her own personal journey from one side of the world to another, and how she has made her life's passion, her life's goal. Join us for an insightful…

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Brisbanes most Unsual Pet Vet |Josh Linas| ep.12 1:16:04

6M ago1:16:04

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Being a domestics vet is one thing, being an exotics vet is another; but being an exotics vet in addition to owning and running one of Brisbanes well known vets its another ball game! In this conversation we get a look at the man who does just that. Josh Linas heads a team of highly skilled vets and crew members that day in and day out work with wi…

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Building a nature loving family |ft. Chris Drew| ep.11 1:06:15

8M ago1:06:15

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Chris balances the want of catching snakes with working as a teacher and running a family! Chris has been the neighborhood snake catcher for a little over a decade. Always having a love for wildlife you will hear of how he became fascinated with snakes in particular, and how he wants to see the younger generation build their own passion for nature,…

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'The truth' from the Barefoot Bushman |ft. Rob Bredl| ep.10 41:55

8M ago41:55

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Staring in Multiple TV series and participating in many others; Rob Bredl has not only had a positive impact on many peoples lives around the world, but through his passion and knowledge of Australian wildlife he had inspired my younger self to get out and get up close and personal with this countries incredible wildlife. Now years later, in this e…

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Be UNCOMFERTABLE and seize the moment [mini series] #7 9:01

9M ago9:01

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It is the small moments in my life, the forks in the road that I look back on and trace it all the way back to the present. In this episode I talk about a small moment that has had a big impact on my wildlife journey Thankyou for listening! ============================================================= If you enjoyed this episode please let the plat…

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This moment changed me |mini series| #6 4:38

10M ago4:38

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In this episode I talk about the very 1st monitor I ever caught at the age of 8! was it 100% ethical? That could maybe be put up for debate but the lesson learnt and observation made it worth the fight Thankyou for listening! ============================================================= If you enjoyed this episode please let the platform you listen…

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The importance of signage |mini series| #5 3:35

10M ago3:35

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When ever there is a crocodile in the bath, signage should always be used. Join me in this little story of a lesson learned! Thankyou for listening! ============================================================= If you enjoyed this episode please let the platform you listened on know by leaving a review or rating on the podcast - if you already have…

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Research BEFORE you buy |mini series| #4 6:43

10M ago6:43

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In this episode I talk about the time my room had 300L of water on the floor! It was tough lesson to learn, but I definitely will research items that could drastically change the visual scape of my room Thankyou for listening! ============================================================= If you enjoyed this episode please let the platform you liste…

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How to be MISUNDERSTOOD | mini series #3 4:38

10M ago4:38

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Being Misunderstood is not what we want, but sometimes it is what we get. In this episode I detail how doing what I love, meant that I would be misunderstood Thankyou for listening! ============================================================= If you enjoyed this episode please let the platform you listened on know by leaving a review or rating on …

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A strangers betrayal |mini series| #2 5:18

11M ago5:18

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I was always cautious when catching animals when I was younger, but this interaction definitely increased the intensity of which I was aware of who and what was around me. This Series is about the 'mini moments' in the past that have shaped discissions, thoughts, and actions made today Thankyou for listening! =======================================…

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108. Exploring the Pandemy's Yin & Yang with a Daoist Urban Hermit. Cloud Walking Owl, Bill Hulet. Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 09/17/23 33:59

11M ago33:59

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Join us as we transcend time and space to Guelph, Ontario to get a Daoist perspective on the pandemy. Bill broadens Dave's understanding of Daoism while they explore the Yin and Yang of the pandemy. Hold onto the one while we explore doing without doing, the value of having a conscious practical philosophy, and George's Jazz Funeral! Cloud Walking …

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Be smart around 'DANGEROUS' wildlife! |mini series| #1 9:32

11M ago9:32

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With a lesson that could have left me worse for wear. In this episode I describe two instances where I was reminded that I must stay aware and on guard when it comes to working with and interacting with in the potential vicinity of a venomous or dangerous piece of wildlife. It is important to stay on your toes, but also, enjoy the experience, somet…

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The job that lets you CATCH ANIMALS! |John Bolton| ep.9 43:41

11M ago43:41

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Do you love catching animals? do you want to stay on the right side of the law? Well this job title may very well be the one for you! Join me as I listen to the stories, and discuss the challenges of being a Fauna Spotter Catcher with my guest. He has trained up a few people in his time and has his own perspective on all that goes on, both on and o…

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Aquariums as a hobby and Amazing Ants! |Hayden Hagaedoorn| ep.8 1:01:26

11M ago1:01:26

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Whether you're an avid aquarist, a budding entomologist, or simply curious about the hidden wonders of the natural world, this episode is sure to inspire curiosity. Tune in as Hayden Hagedoorn takes us on a journey into the captivating realms of fish and ants, reminding us that beauty and wonder can be found in the most unexpected places. Thankyou …

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The intriguing life of a Podcast creating, Bird loving Student Veterinarian | Part 2| ep.7 43:12

12M ago43:12

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In this episodes’ second instalment, learn about his quest finding quolls and see how my guest operates under the quick fire questions! The episode offers a comical and educational narrative that will leave you wanting to know more about the fascinating world of nature. Head over to https://www.thebigsmall.au/ for more information. You can reach Ce…

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107. The Rush to Forget. Dr. Shane Neilson. Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. 08/18/24 49:39

12M ago49:39

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Join us as we transcend time and space to talk with Dr. Shane Neilson in Cambridge, Ontario. Shane discusses 3 books. His memoir, Saving: A Doctor's Struggle to Help His Children, a contributor and editor for, The Covid Journals: Health Care Workers Write the Pandemic, and a poem anthology with Roxanna Bennett, The Suspect We. Shane also plays two …

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The intriguing life of a Podcast creating, Bird loving Student Veterinarian | Part 1| ep.6 49:15

12M ago49:15

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In this episodes’ first instalment, you'll gain a glimpse into the life of a vet nurse who wears both a medical coat and a pair of binoculars. Whether you're a fellow bird lover or simply curious about the life my guest. The episode offers a comical and educational narrative that will leave you wanting to know more about the fascinating world of na…

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Insights as a Fauna Ecologist |Anai Louise| ep.5 54:33

12M ago54:33

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Join me as I speak with ex-colleague Anai Louise, who is now living it up as a Fauna Ecologist in the dryer parts of Central Queensland, about what jobs she has done along the winding road of her life with studying and volunteering to make it to where she is now today. but, she ain't done going places just yet! Thankyou for listening! =============…

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Chapter 2 - Growing up in Australia 19:47

1y ago19:47

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Chapter Two of Rob Pyne’s Struggle and Resistance in the Far North, is Growing up in Australia. Support the Show. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/championoftheunderdog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobJPyne Website: https://www.robpyne.com.au/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@championoftheunderdog #RobPyne #ChampionoftheUnderdog #co…

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Ibis are Australia's hero and a life full of encounters |Sampy Jay| ep.4 1:03:26

1y ago1:03:26

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Join me as I speak to Sampy Jay who is a Wildlife and Exotics Veterinary Nurse about multiple impactful moments in her life with wildlife such as a Muscovy duck that she saved from a stock shed, and why she thinks parrots are just so darn cool If you want to follow the life of Sampy or have any questions, you can find her in the link below https://…

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A young mans experience in Fauna Spotting |Darcy Brady| ep.3 41:30

1y ago41:30

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In this episode I talk to a fellow Fauna Spotter Catcher (FSC) about his views on wildlife, ecosystems, humanity, his starting ground in the Powerful Owl Project, and the direction that he has taken and is taking in life from this still young beginning. Thankyou for listening! ============================================================= If you enj…

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Geo Miner turned Snake Catcher |Rod Whitaker| episode 2 59:19

1y ago59:19

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In this episode I speak to a fellow snake catcher and fauna spotter about his round about way of getting into the industry, and some of his experiences as a snake catcher and about the time a snake ate a wallaby! Thankyou for listening! ============================================================= If you enjoyed this episode please let the platform…

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The BACK STORY of a Vet nurse | Sampy Jay | episode1 41:51

1y ago41:51

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In this episode Sampy talks about how she got into Vet Nursing as well a bunch fun wildlife and life talk along the way Thankyou for listening! ============================================================= If you enjoyed this episode please let the platform you listened on know by leaving a review or rating on the podcast - if you already have than…

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A Back Story to The BIG small (now Working With Wildlife) |Jaedon Lunt| 5:35

1y ago5:35

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This is were it all begins! in this short episode I give a little introduction to who I am and what I hope this podcast will be about Let the adventure begin!! Thankyou for listening! ============================================================= If you enjoyed this episode please let the platform you listened on know by leaving a review or rating o…

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106. Seeing Behind the Mask. Angela Barghese. Oakville, Ontario. 07/16/23 31:28

1y ago31:28

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Join us as we transcend time and space to Oakville, Ontario to play Poem Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question with Angela Barghese! The quiet of the pandemy provided her the time and energy to focus on creative writing. She took a course and started writing poems inspired by family, community and before times. After listening to her poems writte…

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105. Laughter is the Best Medicine IRL. Matt Young. Queensland, Australia. 04/06/23 36:08

1y ago36:08

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Happy global Pride month. Thanks for joining us as we transcend time and space to rural Australia to play Art Project in the Form of a Pandemy Question with actor Matt Young. Matt began his career in musical theatre in the US and performed across Europe before settling in the Pacific and starting a family. Matt and Dave discuss the new progressive …

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104. Bridging the Divide with Musical Unity. Jo Jo Worthington. Montreal, Quebec. 05/22/23 31:18

1y ago31:18

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Join us as we transcend time and space to Montreal, Quebec to play Song Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question with musician, producer, and audio engineer Jo Jo Worthington. Jo Jo shares what it was like moving to Montreal in the early stages of the pandemy and writing her pandemy album, Baptism 1. We listen to her folk rock tune, the Divide, and …

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Chapter 1: Far North Queensland 38:21

1+ y ago38:21

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Chapter One of Rob Pyne’s Struggle and Resistance in the Far North, is a glimpse into Far North Queensland politics, history and culture. It is an account of the region’s hidden stories and prominent identities. Rob gives his account in concert with his own personal story. Support the Show. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/championofth…

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103. “Be Careful Who You Think Your Experts Are.” John Dupuis. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 04/15/23 54:38

1+ y ago54:38

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Thanks for joining us as we transcend time and space to Toronto to play Book Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question & discuss how we can get to after times with librarian, John Dupuis. Book Title in the Form of a Pandemy Questions, inspired by Nardwuar the Human Serviette: What would Buckminster Fuller think of our pandemy? How is it the Inventor …

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102. Broadway’s Stage Doors Have Reopened. Spencer Sher. Chicago, U.S.A.. 03/17/23 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

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We are transcending time and space to talk theatre with Spencer in Chicago. In 2020 Spencer was in his last year of highschool, now he studies in New York City!!!!! The pandemy robbed him of his prom and forced him to finish highschool remotely. Fortunately for the world, Momma Mia, his senior year theatre production closed on March 7. He attended,…

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101. Peacefully Protesting Modern Day Slavery. Sonik. London, Ontario, Canada. 03/15/23 28:48

1+ y ago28:48

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Episode 101, we are transcending time and space to talk with Sonik in London, Ontario. Sonik was forced to rush back to Canada while touring in the southern U.S. in March of 2020 before the border closed on the 23rd. He recounts his journey and what it was like being on the world renowned Las Vegas strip before it was closed due to the pandemy (202…

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100. "It Stopped the World. It looked like a Science Fiction movie." Tim Russ. Los Angeles, California. 03/01/23 56:15

1+ y ago56:15

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For our 100th episode we transcend time and space to Los Angeles to talk pandemy with singer, songwriter, director, actor, cynic, and philosopher, Tim Russ. Tim shares his thoughts on the Jully Black NBA All-Star Game Anthem controversy (2023). Something of which he knew nothing about before this historic 100th episode! Dave and Tim talk weather, l…

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99. “Constellations we’d never known. In the darkness of North Ontario.” Meredith Moon. Florida. 02/28/23 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

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We transcend time and space to Florida to talk with Meredith Moon about her new album, Constellations, and getting back out on the road. Meredith discusses her pandemy song, Slowing Moving Trains. Travel restrictions, physical distancing and lockdowns didn't inspire much writing she shares as she plays Song Title In the Form of a Pandemy Question, …

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98. Is the pandemy A World Away? Harriet Chung. Toronto, Canada. 2/22/23 35:23

1+ y ago35:23

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Harriet Chung transcends time and space to talk with Dave about how she adapted to the restriction imposed on our lives and how vital human connection is. She discusses her new album, A World Away, and plays Song Title in the Form of a Pandemy Question inspired by Nardwaur the Human Serviette. Harriet listens while Dave dances to her song, Today an…

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97. Hey, There! The Wandering Off, Emily and Kyle Corner. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 02/14/23 29:27

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Emily and Kyle, The Wandering Off, transcend time and space from Calgary, Alberta to share how cleaning their house during lockdown lead to a pandemy album. When Covid struck they dealt with the frustration by reconnecting with their musical selves, creating a home studio, writing a 12 song album, recording and working to release it together. They …

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96. Community Music and Drumming, Bringing People Back Together. Kat Van Groove. Kitchener, Ontario. 02/05/23 40:53

1+ y ago40:53

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Kat Van Groove transcends time and space to talk with Dave about how she reconnected with nature, her relationship with music and drumming, what she is doing for Reconciliation, and how Black Lives Matter. She appreciates the healing power of music and how community music and drumming have an important place in reimagining and recreating a more jus…

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Recognizing Black History Month 2023 6:35

1+ y ago6:35

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This year the Pandemy Show recognizes Black History Month by revisiting what we learned last year, learning more about local Black history, and Dave recites a poem from Earth Magic by Dionne Brand. Dave shares what he learned in Season 2 from Lisa Humber about reading books and exploring art from artists of different cultural backgrounds. Below are…

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95. From Lockdown Concerts to Dancing in the Streets. Madison Galloway. Fergus, Ontario. 01/31/23 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

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Dave transcends time and space to talk with and thank Madison Galloway for her Lockdown Virtual Concert Series. In 2019 Madison released her second album, Moon and Mercury. In 2022 she had planned to perform in support of her album but the pandemy struck! During the first Lockdown Madison started performing virtually for thousands of fans around th…

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UFOs Forever (1 of 3) 15:10

1+ y ago15:10

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UFOs Forever was written by Robert Hunziker and published in Counterpunch. #aliens #ovnis #flyingsaucer #ufosightings #ufologia #extraterrestrials #ufos #ufology #extraterrestrial #ufosighting Support the Show. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/championoftheunderdog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobJPyne Website: https://www.robpyne.com…

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94. "Morning" Lockdown Poetry from Spike: Poems in the Time of Pestilence. Harry Posner. Woodville, Nova Scotia 1/20/2023 37:12

1+ y ago37:12

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Happy New Year! For our Season 4 premier Dave transcends time and space to Woodville Nova Scotia to talk with Harry Posner, editor and contributor in SPIKE: Poems in the Time of Pestilence. Harry shares how poetry, nature and technology are helping us face the existential collective crisis of post traumatic stress disorder from our sense of lonelin…

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Episode 7: Civil society in local and global food policy making: a conversation with UN experts Dr Nora McKeon and Maggie Carter 52:00

1+ y ago52:00

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In the final episode of this podcast series, we reflect on the learnings gathered from our conversations with food systems experts and leaders of civic food networks, and ask how policy can help scale up fairer food systems in Australia. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nora McKeon, professor at the Rome Tre University, who has worked extensiv…

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93. Gorillas in the Pandemy. Brenda Beatty. Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada. 10/14/22 39:53

1+ y ago39:53

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Dave transcends time and space to talk with business women and global trekker Brenda Beatty. Brenda travelled with her husband and friends to Africa in March of 2022. She shares how fortunate her party was that the border between Rwanda and Uganda opened on the day they planned to cross after being shut for 3 years! Brenda shares her observations o…

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Episode 6: ‘Food and rights for all’: the missing conversation about hunger and land access in Australia 45:39

1+ y ago45:39

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In this episode, Dr Rachel Carey, Senior Lecturer in food systems at the School of Agriculture and Food from the University of Melbourne, and Emma Brindal, the Youth Education Coordinator of the Northey St City Farm and co-founder of the Decolonisation Action Group, take us on a journey to understand what the right to food means, based on their wor…

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Episode 5: ‘Food as Commons’: bridging the rural-urban divide through collective ownership and action 50:58

1+ y ago50:58

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This time, our food justice conversations welcome Dr Hope Foley from Growing Forward, and Andrew Ward from Regen Farmers Mutual, who share their ideas about understanding food and land as “commons”. Hope explains Growing Forward’s approach to land sovereignty and common ownership, which reclaims unused public land to grow food to feed local communi…

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Episode 4: ‘Resilience beyond crisis’: the power of connecting producers and consumers 43:45

2y ago43:45

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In this episode inspired by the “Fair Food in the City” scenario, small-scale producers Jacki Hinchey from Blue Dog Farm, Matt Bakker and Micah Oberon from Neighbourhood Farm, and Phil Garozzo and Alice Star from Loop Growers share their first-hand experiences with recent crises, such as the 2022 floods and the COVID19 pandemic. Our guest speakers …

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Episode 3: Practicing ‘intersectional solidarity and care’ with First Nations, grassroots, and refugee communities 47:19

2y ago47:19

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In this episode of the Fair Food Futures podcast we begin our journey alongside leaders of civic food networks in Australia, learning from them how they uphold intersectional solidarity and care practices in their work. This episode brings together three examples of how the “Long Table” scenario identified by the Fair Food Futures project can look …

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