Podcast Episodes

Is extreme weather the new normal?

There’s been massive flooding in Dubai, with twice the annual amount of rain in a single day. Roads, runways and shopping malls were flooded. Meanwhile, West Africa has been dealing with one of its w…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Why I won’t switch to the metaverse as a professional gamer

The metaverse has been talked about as the next big thing in technology: a virtual world which will become a part of our daily lives (think Ready Player One). Mark Zuckerberg even changed his company…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

South Korea’s shamans are now online

Korean shamans hold significant cultural importance in Korean society. They are often shown in Korean dramas and films, adorned in shiny and colourful traditional attire, dancing on sharp knives, sum…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Why is India having a live music boom?

India’s live music scene is thriving with higher ticket sales and more concerts from international artists. To meet demand, the country is renovating old venues. And the government has simplified tax…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

I eat three steaks a day - how does beef affect climate change?

In this episode we chat with someone who just LOVES steak, and eats it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But Eric’s not the only one who loves beef: its consumption is going up around the world. But m…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

How big could women’s basketball get?

Women’s basketball is more popular than ever. Ratings for the WNBA are growing and the professional league has plans to increase its number of teams. Monday was a huge day for the sport, as the best …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Why has Iran attacked Israel?

Iran has carried out direct strikes on Israel for the first time. It’s believed to be a retaliation for a deadly strike on its consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus. The bad blood between both cou…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

What's P-pop and could it rival K-pop?

P-pop, or Pinoy pop, is a growing genre of music in the Philippines. It stems from OPM (Original Pilipino Music). You may be more familiar with K-pop, which is a multibillion-dollar industry. P-pop i…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Why isn’t enough aid getting into Gaza?

Famine is imminent in northern Gaza, according to the United Nations. There is some aid going into Gaza, but it’s severely limited and aid workers face dangerous, sometimes deadly conditions.

Last we…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Is Botswana really going to send Germany 20,000 elephants?

When it comes to elephant conservation, Botswana is the world leader. It is now home to more than 130,000 elephants — or around a third of the world's elephant population. But this growing number po…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago