Podcast Episodes

The multi-million dollar coral reef restoration project in Indonesia

In 2017 a cruise ship called the Caledonian Sky was sailing near the Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia when it ran aground in the shallow waters and got stuck. The coral reef was severely damaged. Raja…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bad Bunny is taking Puerto Rican vibes to the Super Bowl

It is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio AKA Bad Bunny’s year. In January, he released Debi Tirar Mas Fotos, his sixth album, with great reception from audience and critics and a heavy influence of Puert…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

What is bride kidnapping - and why does it still happen?

In Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, two countries in central Asia between Russia and China, there is a so-called tradition of bride kidnapping. Young women are abducted, often in broad daylight, and taken …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

No phones on the dance floor! Why artists don’t want you filming at gigs

Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish may not have much in common, but they do share one thing: asking fans to put their phones away at their concerts. Across the world of music, more artists and venue…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

If you’re listening to this, the Rapture didn’t happen

#Rapture has been trending on TikTok. Some believe that the Rapture is when Christ’s followers will be taken up to Heaven, while those who do not follow him will be left behind on Earth, changing lif…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Could a four-day work week become the new norm?

A study published earlier this year showed that cutting the working week to four days instead of five significantly improved people's wellbeing. So why hasn’t it become the norm yet? We’re joined b…

Published on 3 months ago

Can you be fined for insulting virtual K-pop idols?

PLAVE is your average hit-making K-pop group, but with a twist: its members are virtual avatars. There are real-life performers behind the characters, who control their voices and dance moves using m…

Published on 3 months ago

How Australia is addressing its koala chlamydia crisis

Australian koalas are having a hard time in the wild. As many as 80% of some populations in eastern Australia have chlamydia and it can be deadly. They’re also facing habitat loss from urbanisation a…

Published on 3 months ago

How a Kenyan athlete became a soldier for Russia

Imagine if you took a trip abroad and in an effort to extend your stay, you unknowingly sign a piece of paperwork that makes you a front line soldier. That’s what Evans Kibet, a 36 year old runner fr…

Published on 3 months ago

Are you obsessed with The Summer I Turned Pretty (like us)?

Don’t worry if you haven’t watched The Summer I Turned Pretty, this episode is a great introduction! And fear not, there will also be no spoilers - we won’t tell you what happens.

Choosing between two…

Published on 3 months ago