Welcome to The Seed Pod. a podcast where we explore nature connections and nerd out about everything from plant identification to bird watching. Join us each ep...
In Episode 35 of The Seed Pod, guest Ryan Yohler shares stories from his studies in geology/geophysics and evolution. We discuss glaciers, slow slip events (similar energy release as earthquakes over time), mass extinction events, museums, Human evolution, and fossil discoveries. Ryan has been all over the world as part of these studies, and has met 'Lucy' and 'Ardi' our early human-like ancestors found in Africa. We talk about tracing history from apes to humans through bones, and the impacts of transitioning from climbing to being bipedal. As a passion project on the side, Ryan and his friends have studied the fossil record to investigate what our future records could look like... and let's just say future paleontologists may be a bit stumped!
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Ep.34 Conservation Dogs & Biosecurity - Julie Hill
In Episode 34 of The Seed Pod, Julie and I kōrero about all things conservation dogs and biosecurity in Aotearoa/New Zealand, including the rigorous training and testing required to become a conservation dog, what it's like working with a dog day-to-day, the biosecurity work they have taken part in, some great success stories, and her dreams for conservation here in Aotearoa.
In Episode 33 of The Seed Pod, Benji and I have a kōrero about the earth sciences, volcanology and geology field trips, submarine volcanoes (underwater volcanology), youth engagement, developing pro-environmental behaviours, storytelling, mātauranga māori, policy development, collaboration and more!
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Ep.32 Sport and Nature Connection - Our Community
In Episode 32 we have collected together kōrero/stories from a range of incredible people in the community who take part in sports similar to those seen in the 2024 Paris Olympics. These sports showcase a diversity of opportunities for building mind and body connection as well as connection to the environment, places, people and identity.
Ngā mihi nui/Thank you very much to our contributors:
- Hana Tapiata (Amora ofa'ai/Tahitian Rock Lifting)
- Jaeda Ala’alatoa-Dale (Archery)
- Jess Lamb (Trail Ultramarathon Running)
- Hannah Thomas (Canoe Slalom)
- Ella Walmsley (Mountain Biking)
- Lisa Chahine (Equestrian)
- Brenda Lawson (Rowing)
- Jono Kidson (Sailing)
- Angus & Sian Crowley (Sport Climbing)
- Sian Crowley (Target Shooting)
- Alice McCullough (Surfing)
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Ep.31 Sustainable Business and Scuba Diving - Anthea Ibell
In Episode 31 of The Seed Pod, we have a kōrero with guest Anthea Ibell about her incredible scuba diving experiences including her love for sharks and her conservation work overseas with sea turtles and community education! Anthea is a sustainable business founder/owner with several businesses which tackle waste reduction and advocacy utilising plastic 'waste' to create beautiful products, and breaking into the toy industry! She talks about her experiences in business, and some of the challenges, as well as her parenting experiences through nature connection.
Welcome to The Seed Pod. a podcast where we explore nature connections and nerd out about everything from plant identification to bird watching. Join us each episode as we chat with guests about their stories of nature connection. Let's get lost in the beauty of nature together.
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