13 episodes
Fascinate Pod Fascinate Productions
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Fascinate Pod is a positive minded podcast for anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of their world and issues within it.
Through scientific research, activism or thinking about the problems facing society today, brilliant minds are at work making change happen behind the scenes.
Host Sam Brown (FRSA) pulls back the curtain, speaking to the pioneers out to make a difference.
Through the uninhibited exchange of ideas, let’s see if we can improve the quality of all of our lives and have some fun along the way.
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Jemima Parry-Jones - The vulture crisis & worldwide bird conservation
In the controversial world of animal breeding, a deeper and more nuanced discussion is needed. How can we stop more species becoming extinct? What is necessary? and what can be done?
Jemima Parry-Jones MBE is a conservationist, author, raptor breeder, lecturer, consultant and is the Director of the International Centre for Birds of Prey.
Today she discusses her life, influences and her views on conservation of birds of prey. Specifically her involvement in helping with the vulture crisis: https://www.icbp.org/icbp-vulture-conservation/ -
Alice Bell - On climate change. What can we do?
Alice Bell is the Director of Communications at We Are Possible. The charity, based in North London, supports people and groups across the UK doing bold, beautiful things to tackle climate change.
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Mark Purvis - Mixed Ability Sport. Changing the world one tackle at a time!
Hear how International Mixed Ability Sport is breaking barriers and improving the lives of everyone whether able bodied of not! Some wonderfully told stories of hope straight from the man making it happen.
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Ryan MacDonald - Earth, Mars, then beyond. How do we know whats out there?
Theoretical astrophysics, one way missions to mars and finding life out there in the universe. Ryan's ability to communicate his vast knowledge of physics in an engaging and understandable way makes for a fascinating conversation about space exploration.
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John Fowler - Up close and personal with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Would you keep your cool?
Meet the man who has lived among mountain gorillas, his hair raising tale of one particular encounter with a giant Silverback will leave you in a sweat!
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Claire Lyons - Protect the planet on a budget. What changes can we all make for a better world?
Learn to live a live in harmony with your environment and your wallet.