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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
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/
Find the International Centre for Birds of Prey on twitter here: @ICBPNewent
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Alice Bell - On climate change. What can we do?
Find out all about We Are Possible (formerly 10:10 Climate Action) here: https://www.wearepossible.org/
If you want more information on the history of climate change, Alice has her own website https://www.climatehistories.com/who.
Find her on twitter @alicebell
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Mark Purvis - Mixed Ability Sport. Changing the world one tackle at a time!
Mark, or 'Doc' to his friends, is an avid cold water swimmer. He worked as a GP for 35 years, and is currently a director at IMAS (International Mixed Ability Sport). The charity are breaking down barriers for people to participate in mainstream sport.
He challenges us to examine how we view people with disabilities and check ourselves when putting others into a box.
IMAS Manifesto - http://www.mixedabilitysports.org/mixed-ability-manifesto/
Anthony boxing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDwXfX6SRts
IMAS YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzZAHUBcqiU26v_fVPokAw
Thanks for the music Laura! @laurajamesmusic
Laura James' YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/loraspaperheart -
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Ryan MacDonald - Earth, Mars, then beyond. How do we know whats out there?
Ryan is a theoretical astrophysicist based at the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge. His work involves examining the atmospheres of distant planets with the ultimate goal of finding signs of life.
Obsessed with space exploration since he was a child, Ryan followed his dream of going to mars by enrolling in the Mars One mission selection process. He’s in the final 100 applicants.
Ryan is an avid scientific communicator, regularly giving talks, appearing on the radio & TV and also runs a successful YouTube channel Martian Colonist
You can find him on twitter @MartianColonist or visit his website https://distantworlds.space/
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John Fowler - Up close and personal with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Would you keep your cool?
Author of A FOREST IN THE CLOUDS: MY YEAR AMONG THE MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN THE REMOTE ENCLAVE OF DIAN FOSSEY
John has some incredible stories from his time in Rwanda. From being charged by a silverback to cuddles with an orphan gorilla, John’s time at Karisoke research centre was an eventful one!
We also discuss his life once he left Africa, his work, his successful career as an artist and how he became the master storyteller he is today.
You can find his book on amazon or his website: https://jdfowler7.wixsite.com/forest-in-the-clouds
Twitter: @JohnDFowler
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Claire Lyons - Protect the planet on a budget. What changes can we all make for a better world?
Claire is the matriarch of the frugal family. Built on the 4 pillars; People, Planet, Pocket & Parenting, she's bursting with ideas and recommendations on how to live a greener, cleaner life without the hefty price tag you may think comes along with it.
Learn all about the work she does on her website and blog: www.thefrugalfamily.co.uk
Or keep up to date on twitter
@thefrugalfamily
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