Best Sustain Dane Podcasts (2024)

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Sustainable Breakfast Series: Fashion with a Purpose 1:04:24

3d ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Welcome back to our Sustainable Breakfast Series! During this event Sustain Dane brought together experts to speak about more sustainable apparel options like clothing made from hemp fiber, thrift stores, and the steps brands take to minimize impact. This episode features the voices of: Marianne Fairbanks an Audrey Rothermel Bascom Professor Julie …

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Sustain Dane Origins 34:55

22d ago34:55

34:55

Sustain Dane was founded in 1999 by a group of Madison community members to create a more sustainable future for Dane County. Today on the show we are being joined by Jim Bradley and Karen Crossley to discuss what sustain Dane looked like in it's the beginning! We discuss early efforts and programs including neighborhood and workplace study circles…

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Sustain Dane Summit (2023) 21:37

1M ago21:37

21:37

The Sustain Dane Summit is a conference for sustainability enthusiasts to learn, connect, share, reflect, and build new personal and professional skills. In 2023 your host, Jay Davis, got to attend his first one! Tune in to hear about his experience and from a few of the other folks who were kind enough to share theirs. Save the date for the 2024 S…

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Sustainable Breakfast Series: Healing Our Climate Anxiety 47:54

2M ago47:54

47:54

The Sustain Dane Podcast is back for 2024! We once again bring you the audio from our Sustainable Breakfast Series. During this event Sustain Dane brought together experts to speak about mental health in relation to climate change. This episode features the voices of: Dekila Chungyalpa the Director of The Loka Initiative Christy Wilson-Mendenhall, …

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Danish Weddings: what to expect when tying the knot (or not) in Denmark 49:18

5M ago49:18

49:18

If you’ve listened to our episode on Dating Danes and have been really applying yourself, you might be starting to think about Danish weddings… Both Sam and Josefine have (separately!) had Danish weddings that are a little bit different to how other countries do it. But what are some of the things to expect when going to a Danish wedding? In this b…

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Sustainable Breakfast Series: A Breathable Future 1:04:37

8M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

In this episode of the Sustain Dane Podcast we tune into another live event! This time we bring you the audio from our Sustainable Breakfast Series. during this event Sustain Dane brought together experts to speak about air quality in Madison and Dane County. This episode features the voices of: Cristina Carvajal, Executive Director of Wisconsin Ec…

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Clayton Frazer - Native Range Ecological 14:36

8M ago14:36

14:36

In this episode of the Sustain Dane Podcast we sit down with Clayton Frazer, the founder and principal ecologist of Native Range Ecological. Clayton Frazer has spent a lifetime dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of our natural landscapes. Join us as we delve into his passion for preserving biodiversity, maintaining native ecosystems, …

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Latino Bilingual Recycling and Air Quality Graduation (Español) 52:14

9M ago52:14

52:14

In this special edition of the Sustain Dane Podcast, we take you to the graduation ceremony of an innovative bilingual program that's making a difference in the community. Join us as we hear from graduates of the Recycling and Air Quality program! This course was programmed by Sustain Dane in association with the Latino Academy of Workforce Develop…

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Powerful Teen Leaders 22:09

9M ago22:09

22:09

As summer comes to a close and we begin the school year once again, the Sustain Dane podcast delves into the northside of Madison to check in with our Powerful Teen Leaders program. Join us as we sit down with program founders, directors, and the incredible young leaders themselves to explore the profound impact this initiative is having on the loc…

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EP43 A Beam of Light with Judie and Doug 1:09:19

10M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

In our latest episode of Treading Lightly, we are honoured to have Judie and Doug Nyholm, visionary advocates for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Join us as they share the incredible journey behind the transformation of Ulladulla lighthouse into a beacon of hope and healing. Their powerful motivation to address mental health challen…

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All Around Dane County (Sun Prairie) 22:02

10M ago22:02

22:02

We continue our exploration of Sustain Dane's All Around Dane County series of events today with an episode featuring speakers from Sun Prairie! The All Around Dane County programs aim to bring together people interested in sustainability, learn from local success stories, and share ideas with one another. While we weren't able to bring you the liv…

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All Around Dane County (Mt. Horeb) 34:50

10M ago34:50

34:50

Join us as we embark on a thrilling exploration of Sustain Dane's All Around Dane County series of events! The All Around Dane County programs aim to bring together people interested in sustainability, learn from local success stories, and share ideas with one another. The very first event in this series took place in April of 2023 began in the cha…

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Farmers' Market Food Scrap Drop-Off Program 39:36

11M ago39:36

39:36

Welcome to the second episode of the Sustain Dane Podcast, your gateway to all things sustainability and positive change in Dane County and Madison, Wisconsin! Today we are talking all things Food Scraps Program! No matter your level of familiarity with this program, this episode will be sure to teach you what it's all about and how you can do your…

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Meet the Team! 19:46

11M ago19:46

19:46

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Sustain Dane Podcast, your gateway to all things sustainability and positive change in Dane County and Madison, Wisconsin! In this exciting premiere, we'll introduce you to the passionate team members behind the scenes at Sustain Dane. We sit down with each team member to discover their unique stories, motiva…

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What is the Sustain Dane Podcast? 2:19

11M ago2:19

2:19

The Sustain Dane Podcast is an initiative to bring you the events and programs created by Sustain Dane in audio form! Check out this episode to learn more about what to expect! Our website: https://sustaindane.org/ Find us on LinkedIn! Find us on Instagram! Find us on Twitter! Find us Facebook! Check out our videos on YouTube! Say hi via email with…

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EP42 Dane Wilmott from Nature Coast Marine Group 58:04

1y ago58:04

58:04

Dane is president of Nature Coast Marine Group a passionate and active community organisation promoting the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of coastal, estuarine, and marine environments on the far south coast of NSW. They work hard campaigning to protect sanctuary zones and spread awareness of environmental issues and it's great we can wo…

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EP41 Meet the TL Crew with Miffy Stephen 23:22

1y ago23:22

23:22

Meet the TL Crew ep1 Miffy is our current vice president of Treading Lightly and a force to be reckoned with! She’s always a major contributor to events and initiatives and was the first brave soul to get behind the mic for a quick Q&A sesh for our first Meet the TL Crew episode, a series to get to know our Treading Lightly committee, what drives t…

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EP40 Community-led resilience forum w/Al and Webby 57:59

1y ago57:59

57:59

Al is a community development and bushfire recovery coordinator for St Vincents and Webby is a local legend with his own experience with bushfires. They came on to discuss the upcoming free community-led resilience forum for southern Shoalhaven. It's an excellent opportunity to have your voice heard and there will be keynote speakers who will share…

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Newcomers’ Survival Guide: everything you need to know ahead of visiting Denmark for the first time 49:57

1+ y ago49:57

49:57

In this last episode of the current season we give you everything you need to know ahead of coming to Denmark for the first time. Sam and Josefine are joined in the studio with two excellent guests sharing their insights and tips on how to orient your first days and weeks in the land of Denmark..! Kay Xander Mellish the author of the new book "How …

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Dating Danes: learning the (missing?) language of love in Denmark 49:40

1+ y ago49:40

49:40

For a culture that is normally so practical and matter-of-fact (see Separate Duvets), Danes seem to find it surprisingly difficult to talk about relationships. Compared with other cultures, it’s rare in Denmark to ask someone out on a date in person (unless drunk) and there’s often missing vocabulary around defining what relationships are (there’s …

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EP39 Young Change Makers Permaculture Course 18:51

1+ y ago18:51

18:51

Johnny, Ben, and I jumped on to talk about the course that we've created. Young Change Makers is a 10-week permaculture-based learning program for young people aged 12-16 years that arms them with practical skills to get through tomorrow. The program has 15 grant-funded positions. This means each position in the course is free and paid for. ☀️🌱🙌🏼 S…

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Green Transition: how Denmark became a low-carbon, sustainable society 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

35:47

In the 1970s, Denmark was like most other Western countries when it came to generating energy: the majority came from high-polluting, non-renewable resources. When oil crises hit after OPEC switched off oil supply, Denmark, and indeed much of the world, was hit with huge economic and social pain. Once the flow oil came back, many countries began to…

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Little land: how Denmark's history defines the nation today 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

36:08

It seems that one of the defining characteristics of being Danish is to feel you are a member of a small nation. During the Viking and Middle Age periods, Denmark was a relative superpower, with territory spanning modern day Norway, south Sweden and northern Germany. A series of failed military campaigns during the 1800s however meant that much of …

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Forest kindergartens: why Danish parents send their children to learn in nature 37:48

1+ y ago37:48

37:48

In the 1950s, a Danish woman, Ella Flatau, began taking her kids on walks in the forest to teach them about the world. Soon, other parents asked if their kids could join, and before long, they formalised the arrangement, creating the first "forest kindergarten" in the country, and possibly the world. Fast forward to today, and most of us have a sen…

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"Denmark is such a 'low anxiety' place to live" 25:53

1+ y ago25:53

25:53

In this episode Sam is speaking to Anne Jamison and John Bennett, a couple from the USA who moved to Denmark from Dubai last year. Anne and John share their thoughts on: Work/life balance in Denmark and how this differs from US culture Denmark being a “low anxiety” place to work The tribulations in getting things delivered to Denmark over the summe…

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EP38 Mark King from Didgeridoo Academy 26:18

1+ y ago26:18

26:18

Mark came on to share a bit about himself and also spread the word about his latest offerings to the community. I first met Mark at a didgeridoo workshop when I wanted to learn the didge, and we've been friends ever since. This legend has an infectious personality and his high vibes are always a joy to be around and make him a great teacher. He has…

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Affordable housing: Denmark's cooperative (andelsboliger) approach 35:51

1+ y ago35:51

35:51

Around the world house prices are rising far higher than incomes meaning "ordinary people" are unable to afford to own a place to live. In Denmark, andelsboliger ("co-operative housing") offers a solution. With roots in the 1800s, it is an approach whereby people come together to collectively own a common asset (in this case a property, such as an …

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Social conformity: why Janteloven is essential for understanding Danish society, with Michael Booth 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

38:27

We're back with Season 3! In this episode we tackle Janteloven or "The Law of Jante". In 1933, a Danish-Norwegian author called Axel Sandemose wrote a book describing a fictional town in rural Denmark. The people of the town were very set in their ways, and didn't like it when individuals tried to break from the norms, or think that they were in an…

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What The Denmark returns soon! And we need your help... 2:17

2y ago2:17

2:17

Hello! Hope you've had a lovely summer. The What The Denmark team have been busy getting ready for a new season of the podcast... and we'd love your input for a couple of episodes! Dating Danes One episode has the working title How to date a Dane. Have you had experience dating Danish people? Is it different to dating people from different countrie…

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EP37 Logging in Brooman State Forest 46:02

2y ago46:02

46:02

Please sign the petition below Do you know there is logging happening in our Brooman State Forest? Most people are completely unaware of what's happening to our forests, that existing logging cannot continue, and that post fire logging presents a risk of "serious or irreversible harm" to native forests. We had a great panel of guest speakers to dis…

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EP36 Salvaged timber sculptures w/Kimberly Part 1 45:04

2y ago45:04

45:04

In today's episode, we have a fantastic young artist Kimberly Klau. Kimberly is a local artist based down Termeil who has an extraordinary ability to turn salvaged, rescued, and recycled pieces of timber from spaces like old logging areas and turn them into inspiring pieces of art. She not only creates beautiful pieces of art but also has a unique …

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EP35 Matt and Haley from OurTown 34:55

2y ago34:55

34:55

Our Town is a not-for-profit organisation aimed at providing festivals for the future that are waste free and that support local communities. Haley and Matt came on to share their story on how Ourtown came to be, the dream behind it, and the upcoming event on the 4th June 3 PM-10 PM. Support this awesome crew who donate so much of their time to org…

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EP34 Lara and Dylan - Woebegone Free Dive 1:11:05

2+ y ago1:11:05

1:11:05

We had Dylan and Lara from Woebegone Freedive on the podcast. An amazing couple who run their dive outfit from our beautiful Jervis Bay. They share their beginnings adventuring through Mexico where they really saw the advantages of ecotourism and where their passion grew for giving people the opportunity to connect to nature. From my own dive exper…

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EP33 All things mushrooms w/Marita Smith 50:07

2+ y ago50:07

50:07

This episode is with Marita Smith who has an amazing amount of passion and knowledge when it comes to mushrooms. She gives us a brief background on how she became to be in our town then we dive deep into all thing’s mushrooms. They’re such an amazing thing to look into! Humans have co-evolved with fungi and all animals are more closely related to f…

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Winter bathing: is cold water the secret to Danish happiness? 31:17

2+ y ago31:17

31:17

When temperatures drop, the last thing on most people's minds is to go outside, strip off and take a plunge into near freezing water. That is, however, what a large percentage of the Danish population do each winter. Why on earth would someone choose to do this? Well, it turns out that the benefits to doing so are pretty convincing, and not just fo…

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Trust: how and why Danes have the highest trust levels in the world 46:17

2+ y ago46:17

46:17

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, citizens' trust in their governments has declined all across Europe, and around the world. Denmark, however, stands out as a country where trust levels have increased. But why? This is the topic of this week's episode + an exploration into the country's remarkable high levels of trust between people. We disc…

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New Nordic Cuisine: how can Denmark have the best restaurants in the world? 43:11

2+ y ago43:11

43:11

Danish food culture has an outsized impact on the world stage. For a country with less than 0.1% of the world's population, Denmark boasts the two best restaurants in the world and has a culinary movement that is the envy of chefs and kitchens around the world. But it wasn't always that way... In fact, there was a very distinct turning point when D…

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"I love the calmness of queueing in Denmark" + other observations 22:44

2+ y ago22:44

22:44

Guki is originally from Georgia (the country, not the US state), and moved to Denmark for studies after growing up fascinated by Scandinavia. This is a different type of episode to our usual ones, where we speak with people are learning about Danish culture after moving to Denmark. These interviews, we feel, are a great way to learn practical advic…

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Adults in onesies: what flyverdragter says about Danish fashion 37:55

2+ y ago37:55

37:55

As winter approaches, you might spot an unusual sight on the streets of Denmark: fashionable people (mostly women) wearing an all-in-one ski suit worn predominantly by toddlers. These ski suits (or rather "flight suits") have become a fashion trend in Denmark in recent years, and they show no signs of stopping. Sam and Josefine discuss the past, pr…

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Danish etiquette: "ignoring people is polite here" 45:35

2+ y ago45:35

45:35

Danish culture is premised on various values such as trust, equality and respect for privacy. Whilst this has many virtues, from an outsider perspective, this can also appear to play out in scenarios where Danes come across as... well, a bit rude. For example, it's not natural for Danish people to hold the door open for each other, or to offer help…

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EP32 Australian singer-song writer Hein Cooper 1:11:59

2+ y ago1:11:59

1:11:59

In this episode, we have Australian singer-song writer Hein Cooper on to share where he's at now that he's planted some roots here on the South Coast NSW after so much time touring abroad. Speaking to the highs and lows that a demanding touring schedule brings, to now where Covid has forced him to take a step back and actually relax which has trigg…

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Work life balance (US vs Denmark) with David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) 1:02:16

2+ y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

David Heinemeier Hansson is a tech entrepreneur and internationally successful racing driver. Anyone who has worked in computer programming will likely have come across Ruby on Rails. Well, David invented it. David is the author of several business books with his American Basecamp business partner, Jason Fried including Rework, Remote and It Doesn’…

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Danish pronunciation: How to speak with a potato in your mouth 49:35

2+ y ago49:35

49:35

The initial stumbling block for a lot of non-Danes speaking Danish is being able to say things in a (somewhat) comprehensible manner, and understanding what others are saying back to you. Danes are notorious amongst their Scandinavian counterparts for mumbling, earning the not so flattering reputation of sounding like they speak with potatoes in th…

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EP31 Gini Eagle author of Awaken 1:13:09

3y ago1:13:09

1:13:09

It took 3 months to release this episode! We originally recorded this episode way back in June and since then I've been in a little bit of "filling my own cup" mode, spending extra time with the kids, getting into nature, and slowly digesting what's going down in the world...which is a good reminder to all to monitor where your energy going and foc…

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EP30 Johnny from Budawang Earthcare 1:13:02

3y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Johnny is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to permaculture and regeneration and we're lucky to have this man's influence in our community! He has been the head of the Greenhouse park project based at the industrial area in Port Kembla NSW, to restore the old industrial wasteland and has demonstrated that the land can be healed and proved this by…

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EP29 Confronting cancer head on w/Anta Supomo 1:39:46

3y ago1:39:46

1:39:46

It's Bowel Cancer awareness month so absolutely fitting to have Anta on to share his story and give advice from what he's learned along the way. Take a moment to acknowledge Anta Supomo and the path he's been walking. For many years now, Anta's been having to face cancer with all the hardship it brings on a daily basis, and the tremendous ability w…

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Season One in review 1:03:44

3y ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Sam, Josefine and Andreas (our "audio guy") have a conversation about the things we've learnt from the first season of What The Denmark. We cover: Feedback from listeners Favourite things we've learned from the episodes so far New perspectives on the topics (e.g. does the Danish army have a "flat hierarchy"?) Behind the scenes and some of the stati…

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EP28 Overcoming life's obstacles w/Robert Sinclair 1:12:17

3y ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Listeners discretion advised. Adult topics discussed. I loved this episode and it was one of my favorites. I met Rob Sinclair down by the water after a swim, we got chatting and I immediately loved what he was about. To be open, raw, and honest about his life, his achievements, his shortcomings and to share stories of overcoming his own trauma from…

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Handball: How the sport encapsulates Danish culture 31:07

3y ago31:07

31:07

The sport of handball has a rich history in Denmark. The country invented the modern form of the game (so the story goes) and the men's team are the two-time reigning world champions. In this episode, Sam and Josefine speak with the head of the Danish Handball Federation, Morten Stig Christensen, about his view on the sport and what it means for th…

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"Why do Danish people wave when they ride a bike?" 10:32

3y ago10:32

10:32

Esther is originally from The Netherlands, and moved to Denmark in 2019. This is the first of a new type of episode on What The Denmark where we speak with people are learning about Danish culture after moving to Denmark. These interviews, we feel, are a great way to learn practical advice from others adapting to Denmark, but also to get fresh pers…

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