(Extra) Ordinary People Julianne Richard
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- Society & Culture
Curiosity + sustainability + soup! How do you imagine sustainability? How do you structure the stories that you tell yourself? Most importantly, what is your favourite kind of soup?
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Alligator Ecotoxicology & Reptile White Whales with Laura Kojima | 022
Laura Kojima (she/her) is an alligator ecotoxicologist and reptile enthusiast who recently defended her master's at the University of Georgia. This episode was recorded in September 2022; I'm thrilled I finally get to share this conversation on the podcast! In this episode: reptiles, ecotoxicology, plasma samples, herping, the Savannah River Site, a day in the life of an ecologist, and women in STEM. Thank you so much for all of your support during season one of (Extra) Ordinary People. ...
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(Not) Monetizing Hobbies with Indhu Iyengar | 021
Indhu Iyengar (she/her) is a biology & philosophy student, figure skater, and the all around queen of hobbies. Indhu and I recorded this episode back in the fall, and I'm so thrilled that it is finally available for everyone to listen to! In this episode: combining disciplines, singing, crochet scrunchies, surprising cynicism, Nickelodeon sitcoms, vegetarianism, and three kinds of soup. PATREON BOOK CLUB!https://www.patreon.com/juliannerichardCuriouser & curiouser:@theextrao...
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Positive Learning Environments with Grace Harrington | 020
Grace Harrington (she/her) is a dancer, teacher, and maker of impulsive decisions. I got the chance to catch up with Grace after years of having lost touch, and I was so excited to hear about her life, the kids she works with, and her next steps. In this episode: teaching boundaries, goat yoga, impulsive decisions, assessing risk, monkeys, and re-evaluating your relationship with alcohol. PATREON BOOK CLUB!https://www.patreon.com/juliannerichardMentioned:@grace.harrington.02https://www.g...
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The Teen Collective with Alex Dawson & Al Newling | 019
Alex Dawson (they/them) and Al Newling (any pronouns) are writers, actors, official founding members of the Teen Collective, and definitely not sculptors. I’m super glad I got to have a chaotic video call with these two and learn about what it’s like to be a teenager writing cool queer stories in 2022. In this episode: writing authentic stories, the best myths, teachers who are good at what they teach, Miss Congeniality, secret interests, and the worst way to spend a Sunday afternoon.PAT...
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A Bright Creative Process with Mary Walker | 018
Mary Walker (she/her) is an actor, graphic design legend, and first generation Canadian with a strong dislike of sunny winter days. Mary and I have known each other for a long time (and have worked together many times), and I’m so glad that we finally sat down to record an episode together. In this episode: toast, the process for putting together a poster, acting as self-expression, wearing bright colours, feeling disconnected from Bathurst, belonging in New York, and not understanding s...
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Committing to the Bit with Dani Brun | 017
Dani Brun (she/her) is an SNL line veteran, former Toronto resident, and Sara Bareilles fan (but just a normal amount). This episode was both one of the funniest I’ve ever recorded, and also a great chance to catch up with someone I don’t get the chance to see that often! In this episode: astrology, seeing John Mulaney live, art installations in Toronto, synesthesia, obnoxiously fluffy cats, and sweet potato supremacy. PATREON BOOK CLUB!https://www.patreon.com/juliannerichardMentioned:@r...