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Hi kids, if you think that animals are amazing, this is the show for you! Join host Earth Ranger Emma as she travels the world to discover the wildest animal facts out there and solve nature’s biggest mysteries. With top ten countdowns, an animal guessing game, conservation conversations, and epic animal showdowns, this is a journey you won’t want to miss! To learn more, visit earthrangers.com/podcast Produced in partnership with Gen-Z Media. For more great podcasts, visit GZMshows.com.
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S9 E2: Lunch Crunch: Emma’s Fox-tastic Fiasco
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11:45Earth Ranger Emma’s plane repairs take a foxy turn when a red fox sneaks off with her lunch! 🦊🥪 Stranded in the Ottawa Valley, Emma teams up with conservationist Megan Quinn to uncover the secrets of these clever creatures, from their adaptability to their role in the ecosystem. But just as the plane is ready to go, a mysterious gliding creature sp…
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This week we play a recording with Dimity Hawkins from the Nuclear Truth Project recorded during Nuke Free Gathering held in Naarm, Melbourne Feb 1 - 2, 2025.By Presented by Johan Kettle with speaker Dimity Hawkins
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Introducing Hidden Island on Imagination Amplified Episode 1: Shipwrecked In the first episode of Hidden Island, Colin Robinson can’t make it home for Christmas, so he invites his family to join him on a remote research platform in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. When a powerful storm hits, they’re forced into a lifeboat, and the adventure of a li…
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On 28 January, 2025, the Bulletin of Atomic scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds to midnight signalling that we are the closest we have ever been to the destruction of life on this planet. As the old the saying goes "Better active today than Radioactive tomorrow" and it's never been a more important message.Today we bring you the first…
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S9 E3: Soaring Secrets: Emma’s Squirrelly Discovery
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11:20With her plane finally repaired, Earth Ranger Emma is ready to take off – until curiosity gets the best of her! ✈️✨ That mysterious gliding creature from last episode is still on her mind, and with help from conservationist Megan Quinn, she sets off on one last Ottawa Valley adventure. The answer? A flying squirrel! 🐿️💨 Join Emma as she uncovers th…
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On this show, we present an interview between Uncle Robbie Thorpe (Bunjil's Fire) and nuclear-free superstar Aunty Sue Coleman Haseldine.Aunty Sue is well known to Radioactive Show listeners because of her tireless work fighting the nuclear industry and her involvement with ICAN, the international campaign to abolish nuclear weapons and ANFA, the A…
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We speak with Rosie Grech about the upcoming Nukes Free Gathering over the weekend of 31 January - 2 February at Catalyst, 144 Sydney Rd, Coburg. The emphasis for this big weekend-long agenda is movement building. It’s designed to give background or ‘Nuclear 101’ sessions for committed activists who are wanting to get a greater grasp of the nuclear…
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On Thursday, 5 December, Mr Seishi Morikawa, a second-generation nuclear survivor from Hiroshima, on tour with the Nuclear Truth Project, visited Friends of the Earth Melbourne to discuss a survey on the health impacts of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 80 years ago. Mr Morikawa is the Deputy Director of the Kanagawa Atomic Bomb Suffe…
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S9 E1: Flight Interrupted: An Owl-some Adventure
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13:59Earth Ranger Emma’s flight back to the Earth Rangers Centre takes a wild turn when she’s caught in a storm and forced into an emergency landing! 🌨️🛩️ Stranded in the snowy Ottawa Valley, she’s surrounded by a "blizzard" of snowy owls and, with help from local conservationist Megan Quinn, learns more about these majestic birds. Can Emma patch up her…
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S8 E11: The legend of Edmund and the Reindeer!
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14:49Take a seat by the fire and listen up as Earth Ranger Emma tells the story of how one of the Arctic’s most skilled bush pilots once got stranded in a December snowstorm and got rescued by someone very unexpected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy GZM Shows
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This week, Ryan’s back with "Top Five Totally True Tips for Tackling Climate Change" – but “true” is up for debate. 😬 While Ryan’s tips might need some myth-busting, Earth Ranger Emma is ready to set the record straight with her science smarts and eco-know-how! From unplugging devices to tackling plastic and discovering real ways to make a differen…
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S8 E9: Monster plants - The Leafy Legends
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18:42Pack your bags and lace up your hiking boots extra carefully, because this week, Earth Ranger Emma is venturing into the wild, squelchy beauty of Green Swamp, North Carolina! Join her on a mission to uncover the truth behind Ryan’s very dramatic tale of a man-eating Venus flytrap. Is it fact or just another one of Ryan’s tall tales? With the help o…
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S8 E8: The Jackalope: Horned Hares and Tall Tales
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21:19This week, Earth Ranger Emma is on a mission to investigate one of the most bizarre animal mysteries of all time: the jackalope. 🦌🐰 Is it a fearsome hybrid of a rabbit and an antelope, or just a campfire legend cooked up by lumberjacks? 🔥🌲 Join Emma as she uncovers surprising secrets about “horned rabbits,” debunks myths, and learns about a real-li…
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Earth Ranger Emma heads to Puerto Rico to unravel the spine-tingling mystery of El Chupacabra—the legendary goat-sucker that's haunted farmers for decades. Is it an alien vampire? A lizard gone rogue? Or something even stranger? Creepy creatures, fascinating facts, and a sugarcane snack—this adventure has it all! ——————————— Are you a card-carrying…
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Grab your snow goggles and bundle up—Earth Ranger Emma is heading to the Himalayas! This week, we’re unraveling the frosty mystery of the legendary Abominable Snowman. Did Lieutenant Colonel Charles Howard-Bury really spot Yeti tracks in 1921, or was it just a case of mistaken identity (hint: bears might be involved)? Emma teams up with Nirmal, a r…
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Join Earth Ranger Emma as she sets off on a myth-busting mission across continents to answer one fiery question: were dragons ever real? From the sheep-stealing dragons of medieval England to the mighty dragon myths of ancient China, Emma’s journey is full of wild stories, fossil finds, and mind-blowing science. Tune in and let’s hunt down the trut…
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In this week's episode Johan interviews Diné anti-uranium and land protector Leona Morgan. Leona organizes with Haul No! An indigenous-led group collaborating with Indigenous communities and leaders, environmental orgs and community based advocates to stop nuclear colonialism in the SouthWest. Over the next few weeks, Leona will share with us about…
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Earth Ranger Emma dives into a ribbiting mystery in Loveland, Ohio! Legend has it that a four-foot-tall frog once roamed the quiet streets at night, wand in its hand and magic in the air. Emma’s on a mission to debunk this tale, but things get wild when she stumbles upon a giant “frog” in the most unexpected place. Is it really a magic-wielding fro…
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Earlier this year it was revealed that the Federal Government will use taxpayers’ money to fund a $917 million contract with Elbit Systems – Israel’s largest privately-owned arms company. Today we're joined by organiser with the Elbit Out of Victoria campaign Nat to take a close look at just one of the military partnerships the Australian Governmen…
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Get ready to dive into the depths of mystery and mayhem with Earth Ranger Emma on a spooktacular Halloween adventure! Emma’s on the hunt to uncover the truth about the legendary Kraken—could a real-life sea monster be lurking below the waves? From ghostly shipwrecks to giant squids and kookaburra-filled Australian journeys, this episode has it all!…
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To discuss the latest governmental inquiry into nuclear power for Australia, first up we'll hear from Dr.Jim Green Friends of the Earth's Anti-nuclear campaigner. Followed by Wendy Farmer, President of Voices of the Valley, a community advocacy group that formed during the catastrophic 2014 Hazelwood brown coal mine fire in Victoria with the aim of…
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Join Earth Ranger Emma for a deep dive into one of history's most infamous cryptids – the Mothman. Is the truth as spooky as the legend suggests? 🦇🌕 While Ryan is wrapped up in tales of red-eyed monsters, Emma’s on a mission to sift through the fluff and uncover the real facts. With her science smarts and a knack for debunking myths, Emma's ready t…
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Today we continue looking at the AUKUS military pact and in particular the tightening of the relationship between Australia and US military operations.As Vince Scappatura points out in his article 'Australia’s evolving nuclear posture: avoiding a fait accompli' published in Pearls and Irritations on the 12 October "AUKUS epitomises Australia’s geos…
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Join Earth Ranger Emma on an adventure to the misty Scottish Highlands, where she tackles one of the world’s greatest mysteries: the Loch Ness Monster! Is Nessie just a tall tale, or could there be something lurking beneath those murky waters? While Ryan is determined to prove the monster's existence, Emma sets off on a mission to uncover the truth…
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Today we hear from Whadjak Nyungar man Reverend Mitch Garlett and Senator Jordan Steele-John speaking at a Public Meeting at the Perth Library on October 4 that opened the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network's 2024 Conference called 'Sleeping Walking into War?"On Thursday 10th October the controversial Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety B…
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Oh no! Ryan’s back… Earth Ranger Emma’s misguided rival is trying to make his own name in the podcasting world by covering legendary mysteries like the Loch Ness Monster and the Mothman. Ryan's on a mission to prove these creatures are real, while Emma is determined to debunk the myths with science and facts and prove that many cryptid sightings ca…
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Today we speak with Dr. Margie Beavis about the newly released report from the Quit Nukes campaign 'Risky Business: An Update on Super Funds and Nuclear Weapons'. The campaign is a collaboration between the Medical Association for Prevention of War (MAPW) and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). The report shows that in 202…
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Earth Rangers Underground - A Hard Egg to Crack
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18:10Earth Rangers Underground episode 5: "A Hard Egg to Crack" With the clock ticking on the hatching eagle egg and Saul taken off the board, everything falls on Ollie and Asha – two kids who, yesterday, didn’t even know animals could talk. Plus: what’s white and furry, weighs 600 lbs, and better not find out someone let stinkin’ humans into HQ? For mo…
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We reflect on a week of activities, presented by the Disrupt Land Forces 2024 coalition of organisations, in protest to the biggest weapons expo in the southern hemisphere that was held at the Melbourne Convention Centre from 11-14 September. We hear a speech given by Walpiri elder Ned Hargraves Jampijinpa at the 'Vigil for Gaza: Shared Voices in S…
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We're joined by Wage Peace organiser Margie Pestorius, long-time peace activist Lee Rhiannon and Walpiri elder Ned Hargraves Jampijinpa to talk about the Disrupt Land Forces Festival of Resistance. We discuss the impacts of the military industrial complex on communities here and around the world, and the importance of coming together to work in sol…
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Today we speak with Dr. Vince Scappatura about the NUCLEAR-CAPABLE B-52H STRATOFORTRESS BOMBERS: A VISUAL GUIDE TO IDENTIFICATION that he has prepared alongside his colleague Richard Tanter. You can learn more at the Nautilus Institute's website. Dr Vince Scappatura teaches Politics and International Relations at Macquarie University. His latest bo…
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Today we are joined by Disrupt Wars organiser, Nathalie Farah, to talk about the Disrupt Land Forces 2024 Festival of Resistance. Running from September 8 - 14 in Melbourne, Disrupt Land Forces seeks to disrupt the largest arms fair in the southern hemisphere at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Later in the program we bring you some ar…
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This week's show hosted by Johan on Musqueam lands shares recordings from Don't Nuke the Climate's webinar on 3.08.24. We hear from the voices of Scott Ludlam and Trish Frail. We also share an archival recording of John Trudell speaking on Liberation at the Black Hills' Survival Gathering 1980.By Johan Kettle
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Have you ever wondered what arctic research is really like? Today I’m talking to not 1, not 2 but 3 real-life scientists who help to protect animals in the arctic. Bundle up and tune in! This will be our last episode for a while - I’m taking the rest of the summer to prepare for a really special new adventure. Don’t worry - we’ll be back soon with …
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As we remember the lives lost and devastation caused by the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 79 years ago, we bring you voices from the 'Nuclear Never Safe' Vigil on the steps of St.Pauls Cathedral in Melbourne on Friday 9th of August. In conjunction with the anniversaries of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, this week the International C…
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On this program we celebrate the fantastic news that the Jabiluka mine lease will not be renewed! On July 26 Minister Monaghan refused Energy Resources of Australia's application for an extension of the Jabiluka lease which means that when the current lease expires on August 11 the site will be protected and arrangements for inclusion back into Kak…
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Today I’m talking to conservation biologist Megan Quinn who works with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Together we will find out all about the amazing biodiversity of an area of Canada called the Frontenac Arc! ——————————— Are you a card-carrying Earth Rangers member yet? Make sure to sign up for the FREE App today to get your membership card in …
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Earth Rangers Underground - Enter Snitchler
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15:06Earth Rangers Underground episode 4: Enter Snitchler Just when things are looking up for the ERU Crew, Snitchler throws a wrench into the works, begging the question: how many times can one podcast get hacked? And just how does one hack into a podcast anyway? Perhaps some mysteries are best left unsolved! Search for "Earth Rangers Underground" to l…
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Earth Rangers Underground - The Rise and Fall of Saul
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15:52Earth Rangers Underground episode 3: The Rise and Fall of Saul The moment everyone’s been waiting for! The mysteries of Earth Rangers Underground continue to unravel as Saul the Squirrel (a legend in his own mind) tells Asha and Ollie about the fall from grace that landed him in the crummiest ERU chapter this side of the Galapagos Islands. Search f…
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On the show today we feature part 3 of audio from an online forum held on Tuesday 18th June by the Nuclear Truth Project, entitled, "AUKUS Beyond Borders: global and regional ramifications of the unfolding AUKUS nuclear and military alliance."We'll hear from Ray Acheson, who is living in New York on Turtle Island, and was interviewed for the Radioa…
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Earth Rangers Underground - Welcome to ERHQ
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17:24Earth Rangers Underground episode 2: Welcome to ERHQ Ollie and Asha's heads are still spinning from the earth-shattering discovery, but there's no time for questions as their mysterious new "friends" need help. But are Saul and Phoebe really friends... they look cute and cuddly but what's with all the secrecy? Or are the humans the ones who can't b…
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On today's show we're looking at the anti military protest movement on this continent with Mercedes Zanker from the Renegade Activists, Tasnim Sammak a Palestinian organiser and Jasper Coen-Hunter from the Blak Peoples Union. First up on the show we bring you Mercedes Zanker and Tasnim Sammak speaking at a protest against the deepening militarisati…
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Earth Rangers Underground - Meet the Earth Rangers
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15:05Earth Rangers Underground episode 1: Meet The Earth Rangers OLLIE is a 12-year-old who’s been looking for the big story to put his podcast on the map. His friend ASHA might just have the truthbomb he’s been waiting for – proof that something is off in Middling Park, and not just the invasive stinkbug infestation. They better watch their backs, ther…
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On the show today we feature audio from a forum held on Tuesday 18th June by the Nuclear Truth Project. The online forum, entitled, AUKUS Beyond Borders: global and regional ramifications of the unfolding AUKUS nuclear and military alliance, was hosted by Dimity Hawkins, Pam Fisher and Rico Robertson.In this show we’ll hear from Teanau Tuiono, a Gr…
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On the show today we feature audio from a forum held on Tuesday 18th June by the Nuclear Truth Project. The online forum, entitled, AUKUS Beyond Borders: global and regional ramifications of the unfolding AUKUS nuclear and military alliance, hosted by Dimity Hawkins, Pam Fisher and Rico Robertson.The forum eatured Dave Sweeney (Australia), Teanau T…
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On today’s show I speak to two teachers involved with Teachers and School Staff for Palestine (TSS4P), Victoria. Teachers and School Staff for Palestine formed last year, building on existing connections forged through Union activism and teachers working for Social Justice, as well as drawing in teachers and school staff who wanted to speak out aga…
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you crossed a tiger with a shark? Nope that’s not what a tiger shark is. Today, I’m exploring the mystery of hybrid animals. Animals whose parents are members of different species. We’re not talking Griffons, which are half Eagle, half lion, but there are some hybrid animals out there that are quite real.…
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This week we speak with Old Country Calling organiser Manju about the upcoming 'Big Boss Fire Tour - Tribute to Uncle Kev' that will take place on Arabunna country from 22 June - 5 July before travelling to Kokatha country for 7-21 July. We bring you a recording from the late great warrior for peace and justice Arabunna elder Uncle Kevin that was r…
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