Beste Antarctica podcaster (2025)

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158_Mawson_Station 1:10:36

13d ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Phil Law and J. Lauritsen Lines join forces to finally get the ANARE a continental toehold.

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157_The_Final_Experiment 22:48

28d ago22:48

22:48

What do you get if you cross religion with flat Earthers and Antarctica? A cross podcaster and little else.Av Matthew Alan McArthur

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157_Libertarians_on_ice 31:59

6M ago31:59

31:59

Coming back at yer, six months late and barely on topic, episode 157 addresses the increasingly loud and dunderheaded online chatter about escaping society and trying to establish society, only with more ice and surprise cannibalism. Libertarians probably don't listen to my output, but any that do can dig a well, actually, and throw themselves down…

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155_TAE_and_IGY_foreshadowing 59:01

1y ago59:01

59:01

You don't just throw a Trans-Antarctic Expedition or an International Geophysical Year together. These things take planning. Here's some background on the planners and introductions to some of the doers.

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Snow Widows 44:06

1y ago44:06

44:06

Alok Jha revisits one of Antarctica’s most enduring tales of exploration with author and journalist Katherine MacInnes. Her book 'Snow Widows' tells the story of the race for the South Pole, from the perspective of the women whose lives would be forever changed by it: the wives and mothers that Sir Robert Falcon Scott and his expedition team left b…

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The Space Gardener 31:48

1y ago31:48

31:48

Alok Jha talks to NASA astro-botanist Jess Bunchek about growing vegetables in Antarctica – and outer space. Jess started as a botanist and agronomist and, after completing her masters, worked as an astro-botanist at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where she researched space crop production and supported “Veggie” – a vegetable production ch…

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Emperor Penguins 33:06

1y ago33:06

33:06

Alok Jha talks to Dr Peter Fretwell, award-winning cartographer and leading scientist at the British Antarctic Survey, about Antarctica’s most iconic residents – Emperor penguins – and the threats they’re facing from climate change. Peter pioneered the use of satellite imagery to find and monitor polar wildlife – a project that has led to him disco…

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Into the Dark Antarctic Night 39:04

1y ago39:04

39:04

Alok Jha talks to journalist and author Julian Sancton about the harrowing and epic survival story of The Belgica: an early polar expedition gone terribly wrong – with a ship frozen in ice and its crew trapped inside for months of endless polar night. Julian is an editor at The Hollywood Reporter. His writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, Esquire, G…

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Dinosaurs in Antarctica 34:12

1y ago34:12

34:12

Dr Susannah Maidment, Principal Researcher in fossil reptiles at London’s Natural History Museum, takes us 100 million years back in time to when Antarctica was a rainforest and home to some of the biggest creatures to ever walk the earth – the dinosaurs! Susannah has a PhD in vertebrate palaeontology from the University of Cambridge and, prior to …

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Polar Preet 38:34

1y ago38:34

38:34

Alok Jha talks to Guinness World Record-breaking polar explorer Preet Chandi MBE – known as Polar Preet – about her extraordinary, inspiring and boundary-breaking achievements in Antarctica. In 2022, Preet became the ninth woman in history to ski solo to the South Pole and the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition on the continent. Th…

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154_Macquarie_Island_catch_up 39:17

1+ y ago39:17

39:17

Several years of Macquarie Island winters receive attention as I chill out under a Casuarina after several fraught months.

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153_A_furtive_summiting_And_The_Frontier_Below 39:15

1+ y ago39:15

39:15

I give voice to another almost but not quite lost snippet from "Big Dead Place" and I give the microphone to Adam Fitzgerald who voices the introduction to Jeff Maynard's new book, "The Frontier Below."

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152_Vodka_in_a_Vegemite_Jar 1:00:12

1+ y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

In 1983 Australian glaciologist Trevor Hamley joined a Soviet traverse from the Russian coastal station, Mirny, to Dome Charlie, high atop the Antarctic plateau. Bouncing about in the back of a T-55 tank converted into a living quarters/galley/dining space/lab, recording locations on audio cassette tape, wielding a hammer, and ignoring the ideologi…

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151_Jeff_Wilson_interview 1:11:50

1+ y ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Australian Antarctic Division alumnus, Jeff Wilson, recounts his experiences at Australian stations and in the Ross Sea. Road trip with our eldest. Good company at Anglesea. Good food. Good audio. One of the best days 2023 offered up.

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150_Shepherds_of_Heard_Island 52:01

1+ y ago52:01

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The ANARE presence at Heard Island runs to 1955 and switches focus to continental Antarctica. The Island taught Australians to work on glaciers and to run dog teams, saw John Bechervaise cut his Antarctic teeth and lead the first ascent of Big Ben, and claimed the lives of two winterers. "Ice Coffee" leaves Heard Island alone for a bit having docum…

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149_Heard_Island_Appendices 1:02:49

1+ y ago1:02:49

1:02:49

ANARE occupation at Heard Island ran short but intense, and sometimes in tents. In addition to large quantities of wind and sleet the island provided a training ground for Antarctic travelers and their dogs. Challenging maritime approaches led to innovative approaches by maritime challengers, and everyone got home safely, this episode.…

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148_The_Hope_Bay_Hype 1:50:57

1+ y ago1:50:57

1:50:57

Argentina and Britain needle each other over what huts go where around the Antarctica Peninsula and notes of protest change hands at a fevered pace. Hot heads at low temperatures lead to a low ebb in high latitudes camaraderie ashore at Hope Bayhia Esperanza. And Chile was there, too.

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147_Dr_Hillary_Sebeny 1:26:11

2y ago1:26:11

1:26:11

Yet another amazing interview through which to inform you and by which to relieve myself of the burden to write and record a chronological narrative episode this month. "Ice Coffee": where me goofing off and being lazy still results in audio gold.

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146 An interview with Professor Nash, another with Marsh, and an important update about the series 1:43:03

2y ago1:43:03

1:43:03

Professor Meredith Nash spent two years studying and reporting on the culture within the Australian Antarctic Division. Their findings, released late in 2022, may prove a turning point in the history of Australia's presence in Antarctica. Professor Nash spoke to me about their research and their experiences in Antarctica as part of the inaugural Ho…

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145_Josh_Jensen_Hercules_Maintainer 31:17

2y ago31:17

31:17

Josh Jensen spent an austral summer keeping LC-130 Ski Hercules operational out of McMurdo. I spoke to him about the challenges that throws up and found out the days of boiling a pot of oil over the stove and pouring it into the sump ended with the last big roundy engines to depart the continent in the 1970s. Cheers to Josh for putting aside time t…

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144_Russia_has_re-entered_the_chat 51:27

2y ago51:27

51:27

Some historical and political context for the Russian return south in Soviet Union form. Bolsheviks: form soviets and roll out.

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Extreme by Design 35:37

2y ago35:37

35:37

Alok Jha talks to award-winning polar architect Hugh Broughton, to find out what it takes to design buildings where people can live – and even thrive – in the world’s most extreme conditions. In 2005 Hugh’s practice won an international competition to design the UK’s most southerly Antarctic research station – Halley VI. The modular elevated base w…

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All Models are Wrong 38:33

2y ago38:33

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Alok Jha talks to climate scientist Dr Tamsin Edwards about how her pioneering work in modelling the impact of ice sheet and glacier melt on rising sea levels is predicting the future of the planet. Tamsin is an award-winning science communicator, including through her blog for the Public Library of Science, articles for the Guardian, and co-presen…

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The Ice Maiden 33:50

2y ago33:50

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Alok Jha talks to record-breaking explorer and UK Antarctic Heritage Trust's Head of Operations Sophie Montagne, one of the British Army’s Ice Maidens team, which in 2018, became the first all-female team to cross Antarctica using muscle power alone. Sophie trained in Arctic Norway with the Royal Marines and the Norwegian Army, learning how to surv…

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Creatures of the Frozen Seas 34:54

2y ago34:54

34:54

Alok Jha talks to Marine Biologist Dr Huw Griffiths about the weird & wonderful life that is being discovered underwater in Antarctica; teaching us incredible things about our planet’s deep past, and even revealing some secrets of the universe. Huw has worked for the British Antarctic Survey for over 20 years, studying the animals that live at the …

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Birdgirl in Antarctica 34:17

2y ago34:17

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Alok Jha talks to Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl, the British-Bangladeshi birder, race activist and environmentalist, about travelling to Antarctica and the impact the frozen continent has had on her climate activism. Mya-Rose’s memoir, Birdgirl, published by Penguin in June 2022, shares her journey to activism and joy through birding, during a deepe…

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Dan Snow: Searching for Endurance 44:24

2y ago44:24

44:24

Alok Jha talks to award-winning history broadcaster and best-selling author Dan Snow about being part of the Endurance22 mission and what it was like to witness the extraordinary moment Sir Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship was found at the bottom of the Weddell Sea. Dan has made dozens of TV shows for the BBC, Discovery, and other broadcasters and hos…

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143_Samantha_Hodder_This_Is_Our_Time 44:24

2y ago44:24

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I haven't interviewed other Antarctic podcasters because that would make for dull content. "Do you press record? Wow! I do, too! Hey, how good is Audacity? Antarctica's cold, huh?" This episode I interview Samantha Hodder about her Antarctic podcast because the stories told in her series, "This Is Our Time," lie so far outside those recounted in my…

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142_Port_Martin_on_the_continent_and_on_fire 1:05:14

2y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Paul Emile-Victor's charges are ashore and charging. But wait, there's more. Call now and get this free base fire valued at over five buildings.

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Season 3 Trailer 3:22

2y ago3:22

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In Season three of A Voyage to Antarctica, presenter Alok Jha (The Economist) and guests including historian Dan Snow and birder, activist and environmentalist  Mya-Rose Craig (aka Birdgirl), will delve into the extraordinary human stories of the wildest place on the planet. Unearthing Antarctica’s hidden treasures; telling untold stories of discov…

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141_France_returns_south 28:59

2y ago28:59

28:59

Port Martin. Port Au Francaise. Port Malloy. Port Jean d'Arc. You'd think the French would switch up it with some cognac or cointreau.

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140_Dave_Donnelly_and_really_big_whales 31:58

2y ago31:58

31:58

If you set an AI process in motion to build a hard as nails nineteenth century seadog you'd likely arrive at Dave Donnelly in ninety-nine percent of your iterations. Dave looks and moves through the world as though he just stepped out of the pages of a Joseph Conrad book. Have a listen to episode 140 to understand why I value Dave's company and reg…

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139_Interview_with_Professor_McCahey_regarding_sexism_in_Antarctica 39:26

2y ago39:26

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Professor Daniella McCahey of Texas Tech discusses sexism at Antarctic stations. * Except by HamiltonSuites, who should lie on their left side, raise their right knee to their chest, lubricate this episode and stick it up their arse.

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138_Ice_Breakers 16:49

2y ago16:49

16:49

Ice'll kill ya' That's what I said Ice'll kill ya' And then you'll be dead

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137_Interviews_about_an_air_crash_long_distance_Antarctic_engagement_and_a_ripper_of_a_new_book_about_Sir_Hubert_Wilkins 1:49:21

2+ y ago1:49:21

1:49:21

Thomas Walkington speaks about the wreck of the Pegasus and his time on the ice as part of VXE-6. Jim Butler showers praise on me and my output after discussing how he engages with Antarctica from half a world away. Jeff Maynard maps how he chose what to include and what to leave out of his most recent book about Sir Hubert Wilkins. Strap your ears…

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136_Post_war_post_war_whaling 1:01:11

2+ y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

I wasn't expecting the Greek shipping magnate.

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135_NBSAE_part_2 1:25:14

3y ago1:25:14

1:25:14

Three members of the NBSAE drown in an accident on the barrier edge. Every other member of the NBSAE does their bit in making the project one of the most productive and smooth running examples of its type and of its time. Besides kicking off or sustaining the high latitudes careers of several scientist with extremely long Ice Coffee legs the glacio…

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134_NBSAE_Part_1 1:02:49

3y ago1:02:49

1:02:49

John Giaever storms it in as a high latitudes can-do-mo-fo with an international team of scientists. No matter how many committees got involved and put their bureaucratic handbrake on the NBSAE, the residents of Maudheim got south and got on with their data gathering and trail prep.

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133_Would_anyone_like_some_ham 26:44

3y ago26:44

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The role of ham radio operators in keeping Antarcticans sane through the long dark is given some attention. Additional audio of Vivian Fuchs speaking to Donald Milner at the BBC was made available by Thomas Henderson of Graceful Willow Productions and with the permission of Jules Madey (http://www.gwillow.com/) The music closing out this episode is…

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132_Chile 40:42

3y ago40:42

40:42

A brief and patchy history of Chile as context for the nation's expeditions southward in the twentieth century.Av Matthew Alan McArthur

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131_Straya_too 38:43

3y ago38:43

38:43

Heard and Macquarrie Islands: tragedy, rockets, sheep, and ham.Av Matthew Alan McArthur

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130_Straya 1:27:20

3+ y ago1:27:20

1:27:20

The first Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition gets moving. Led my Campbell, informed by Mawson, and ignoring any potential input from Davis, the first foryas didn't kick all the committee proposed goals but a start is a start. Heard Island. Macquarrie Island. The last Antarctic outing of the Wyatt Earp. The first Antarctic outing of L…

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129_FIDS_1947-8 55:08

3+ y ago55:08

55:08

A mixed bag of achievements and tragedy for the 1948 FIDS. New faces with big Antarctic careers ahead of them show up in the narrative. If you are working through the series in order and don't usually listen to episodes immediately after they're released I urge you to give this one an early play as there's an important message about pies near the e…

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128_Argentina 48:40

3+ y ago48:40

48:40

Where the history of other nations involved in the Antarctic land grab received plenty of attention in the series to date, Argentina only received mention as being close to the Antarctic Peninsula. I've sought to redress that in this episode. Thanks to Jim for test piloting the new audio settings. Hope I don't blow anyone's speakers with unexpected…

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Oceanography 101 33:57

3+ y ago33:57

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Kia ora everyone and welcome back to another episode of Antarctica Unfrozen Season 2! Today’s knowledge-rich guest is Dr. Natalie Robinson of NIWA. Natalie (@PolarGirlNZ on Twitter) is a marine physicist, specialising in polar oceanography, but she’s also an amazing voice for the future generation of environmental scientists with some priceless adv…

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127_Crime_in_Antarctica 54:55

3+ y ago54:55

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While theft is rare in circumstances where most needs and wants are catered to by management other crimes occur in Antarctica with surprisingly monotonous regularity, given the small numbers of people in the far south at any given moment. Other podcasts have dedicated episodes to the matter but that doesn't mean I shouldn't cover it too, so I did. …

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126_Book_reviews_and_interviews_Maori_perspectives_and_ashore_in_the_Kerguelens_and_True_South 1:19:58

3+ y ago1:19:58

1:19:58

A formal book review of "With Scott Before the Mast," an informal review of "Operation Deep Freeze II Gooney Birds," and interviews with Associate Professor Priscilla Wehi, Elodie Camprasse, and Evan Townsend.

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125_RARE_Coda 1:11:17

3+ y ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Trail operations, survey flights, tension, and a surprise for the Darlingtons. The RARE comes to a close and departs Stonington Island with the aid of the Operation Windmill ice breakers. The FIDS stay to keep the lights on at Base E.

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Antarctic Tech - Virtual Reality 38:25

3+ y ago38:25

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Welcome back to another episode of Antarctica Unfrozen season two! Today we are taking a break from Antarctic science and inviting you to experience Antarctica for yourself through virtual reality! We are joined by Associate Professor Barbara Bollard and Antarctic Heritage Trust’s General Manager Operations and Communications, Francesca Eathorne. T…

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Ecosystem Understanding - Weddell Seal Case Study 31:20

3+ y ago31:20

31:20

In this episode Host, Shinae talks to Sarah and Simon about their endeavors on the ice working hands-on with Weddell Seals. Don't miss this unique perspective which demonstrates how understanding one (cute) creature in Antarctica can help to answer critical questions that concern the entire ecosystem!…

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