The Shifting Ape

Liam Crook & William Van Ausdal

Join Liam Crook and William Van Ausdal as they share the stories of people that are actively creating a positive future for our planet. They speak with inspirational "doers" to tease out practical solutions that you can either implement yourself, work with others to develop or advocate for.

  1. 22/12/2020

    #17 Simon Fisher from Christie Walk - Eco-conscious living in the heart of Adelaide

    Our last episode for 2020, and what a year it has been. Our guest in this episode is a long-standing resident of Christie Walk, a hub for sustainable living in every sense that sits on an old recycling depot on the Adelaide CBD. Simon walks us through the community's history, the things that have worked well and a few that haven't, and (in true Christie Walk style) how they plan to continue challenging the way our homes and meeting spaces are designed and used. Thanks for listening, see you in 2021! Want to find out more about Christie Walk? Visit: www.urbanecology.org.au/eco-cities/christie-walk/ Like this episode and want to hear more? www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape

    53 min

  2. 15/10/2020

    #16 Nick Graalman - What does a low carbon life look like?

    Nick Graalman is a freelance camera operator and cinematographer based in South Australia. He is considered one of the early pioneers in motion control time-lapse photography, and has received several awards for his films that showcase the impact our species is having on the environment. In his most recent film, Nick and his partner spent a year changing almost everything about their lives, from how they commute and source their food to where their waste ends up, all with the hope to stay below 2 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person per year (a tough feat, Australia has an average per capita footprint of 17 tonnes). Nick shares some simple (and not so simple) ways you can also live a low carbon life. Want to learn more about Nick and his work? Check out: nickgraalman.com/index.html Like this episode and want to hear more? www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape

    36 min

  3. 22/09/2020

    #15 Dr David Galler - COVID-19, climate change, community and the meaning of life

    Dr. David Galler is an intensive care specialist at Middlemore Hospital in South Auckland, which serves over 600,000 of New Zealand’s most vulnerable people. David is the author of Things That Matter: Stories of Life & Death where he shares some of his experiences from over 25 years in the fast-paced world of an Intensive Care Unit. He is passionate about integrating indigenous culture and awareness of our changing climate into the medical ecosystem that he works within to improve the health of his community and our environment. Want to hear more from David? www.tedxchristchurch.com/dave-galler Like this episode? Check out our other episodes at: www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape

    38 min

  4. 01/09/2020

    #14 Hanna & Jock Gammon - How to weave nature through our concrete jungles

    With a perfect combination of scientific, horticultural and communications skills, Hanna and Jock Gammon seem to be uniquely qualified to help bring the natural world back into our built environment. They started Junglefy back in 2009, which has grown into one of Australia’s leading living infrastructure companies, having planted acres of green walls, roofs and facades on and within some of Australia’s most iconic buildings. Want to learn more about the work that Hanna and Jock do with Junglefy, visit: www.junglefy.com.au/ Like this episode and want to hear more? www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape

    23 min

  5. 12/08/2020

    #13 David Paton - I'm worrying about what you have got against birds

    David Paton is an ornithologist, restoration ecologist and Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide. He has contributed to the understanding and management of Australia’s natural environment for over four decades, receiving multiple accolades for his work, including the Member of the Order of Australia (AM). David is one of three Directors of an intergenerational project called BioR with the vision to reconstruct habitats for biodiversity, while monitoring the outcomes and learning from the journey. Learn more about David and his work: bior.org.au/ Like this episode and want to hear more? www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape

    40 min

  6. 29/07/2020

    #12 Tim Washington - The way we power our lives will never be the same

    A one-time commercial lawyer turned transport electrification maverick, Tim Washington is helping to move Australia from electric vehicle laggards to leaders in vehicle-to-grid technology - which allows you to power your home and feed the grid with your electric vehicle. Tim is the co-founder of JET Charge and Chargefox, Melbourne-based sister companies that are installing a vast network of electric vehicle chargers across Australia all equipped with their own brand of payment and monitoring solutions. The way we commute and power our lives is changing fast, and Tim Washington and his colleagues are leading the charge. Learn more about Tim and his work: jetcharge.com.au chargefox.com electricvehiclecouncil.com.au Like this episode and want to hear more? www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape

    40 min

  7. 07/06/2020

    #11: Oliver Hunt - How to solve the medical industry's dirty little secret

    Oliver Hunt shares some pearls of wisdom about starting a company in his 20s that has taken on the mammoth task of tackling single-use medical waste. Oliver is the founder and CEO of Medsalv, which was formed in 2017 to combat the high level of waste produced in New Zealand’s healthcare system. By reprocessing used single-use medical devices and returning them to hospitals at a lower price than the original, for safe clinical re-use, Medsalv are a leading example of New Zealand's circular economy. Learn more about Oliver and his work: https://www.medsalv.com/ Like this episode and want to hear more? https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape

    30 min

  8. 31/05/2020

    #10: Brent Barrett - Lessons learnt from a life of spirituality, hard science and politics

    Born and raised in the American West, Brent Barrett is a scientist by trade, having worked on farms, sparking a love of the land and learning. Now living in New Zealand, Brent is also a Councillor for Palmerston North City Council and leads the Environment & Sustainability and Active & Public Transport portfolios. He also leads efforts to bolster culture and environmental projects in the community and is a commissioner under the Resource Management Act. Like this episode and want to hear more? https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape

    27 min
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Join Liam Crook and William Van Ausdal as they share the stories of people that are actively creating a positive future for our planet. They speak with inspirational "doers" to tease out practical solutions that you can either implement yourself, work with others to develop or advocate for.

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  • Creator
    Liam Crook & William Van Ausdal
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Liam Crook & William Van Ausdal
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    The Shifting Ape