Break Some Dishes

SURROUND Podcast Network

4.9 (20)
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Defying the rules to inspire design. Under the lens of creativity, Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner swap stories with the unlikeliest of heroes in this fight to save our planet.

NOV 20

Lost Corners: Understanding Climate Migration through Empathy and Advocacy

Jon invites fellow Connecticutian Tabitha Sookdeo on the podcast to dig deep on climate migration. It's happening right here within our own borders and we need to understand this multifaceted issue that is impacting all of us. After this episode we hope you will think differently and find empathy for those that have lost their corners of the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

55 min
OCT 16

Lessons from Space: What an Astronaut Learned About Life on Earth

Jon and Verda speak with veteran NASA astronaut Nicole Stott.

41 min
SEP 18

Climate Complexities with the Queer Brown Vegan

Isaias Hernandez, AKA the Queer Brown Vegan joins Jon and Verda to examine tackling climate change education thru social media and engaging with fringe communities who often get left behind. Isaias is taking on all the complex issues around climate change and social equity through the eyes of a young activist and a child of immigrants. We often don’t consider the impact climate change has on minorities and marginalized communities, and Isaias is shedding light onto issues like Petromasculinity and Collective Liberation! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

49 min
AUG 21

If You Can't Fly With the Eagles, You Can Soar With the Ibis

Learn the amazing story of a biologist turned bird aviator! Austrian biologist, Johannes Fritz speaks with Jon and Verda about the Northern Bald Ibis, which was completely extinct in the wild 50 years ago. Through careful re-introduction Fritz began to bring them back. Then, when climate change made their winter migration route unpassable, Fritz began teaching these birds a new migratory route by flying an ultralight to lead them across the Alps and into Southern Italy to winter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

50 min
JUL 31 · BONUS

Can Baya be a playa? You betcha!

Jon and Verda discover John Derkach, an architect turned techie, who just might help our industry finally impact climate change. Listen to John’s story of building a tech company with an architects eye. Baya is a workflow tool that will help designers specify green solutions throughout their interiors project, and measure their impact while doing it. Learn more about this amazing technology in episode 63! This episode was recorded in the NeoCon Podcast Studio Powered by SURROUND and Sponsored by SnapCab. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

35 min
JUL 17

He Saved His Community When He Saved Himself—The Story of Domingo Morales

Domingo Morales grew up in public housing in Harlem and sold candy in subways to help his mother pay rent. By 19 he had two kids and no steady income, but then Domingo stumbled upon a chance to work with Green City Force, an non-profit that teaches young people in the projects careers in horticulture, solar installation and other environmental jobs. Today Domingo is teaching communities how to farm thru city wide composting. But he’s done more than show people how to grow food, he’s showing them how to grow their communities. Join Jon and Verda as they learn more about Domingo’s amazing story. Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. Break Some Dishes is presented by Davies Office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr
JUN 5

Davies Re-Does It

Davies Office was founded in 1948 as a small, family-owned business. Since then, Davies Office has grown to become a nationally recognized leader in green remanufacturing and sustainable office solutions. Host Jon and Verda chat with Bill Davies and Doug Pilgrim about sustainability, and the possibilities that come with upcycling! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Break Some Dishes is presented by Davies Office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

41 min
MAY 15

One Man’s Battle with Plastic Pollution

Armed with a home-made suction device, David Rivers clears about 250 garbage bags worth of trash from the bayou and its tributaries each week. If you think one person can't make a difference, think again—you'll be as smitten with David as we are! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Break Some Dishes is presented by Davies Office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

44 min

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Break Some Dishes, a podcast by Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner, takes a closer look at some of the environmental crises we face as a global community, and under the lens of creativity and design, talks to outliers who have worked to break some dishes and find solutions. Bad design is bad for the planet. We need to design our way out of our climate crisis! Verda is an artist and designer and Jon is a talker, and together they find those unique people who have found amazing ways to make a difference in saving our planet. We'll talk about ghost fishing, ocean plastic pollution and the work being done to remove poisonous ingredients from products. But, that's just the tip of the iceberg, so before it melts, join us for some lively conversation! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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An insightful listen!

01/26/2023

AnOkayMom

Great camaraderie between Jon and Verda! Love the insights they bring to the conversations from their own lives, and love their dedication to research and always wanting to know more. I learn so much each episode!
Great chemistry and critical topic

03/03/2022

dpiro42

I love these two and their passion for creating a better future! Always a great listen!
Inspiring

06/17/2021

jl.lyons

Great conversations around sustainability within the built environment and beyond!

Defying the rules to inspire design. Under the lens of creativity, Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner swap stories with the unlikeliest of heroes in this fight to save our planet.

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SURROUND Podcast Network
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

67
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Break Some Dishes

Break Some Dishes

Episodes

Lost Corners: Understanding Climate Migration through Empathy and Advocacy

Lessons from Space: What an Astronaut Learned About Life on Earth

Climate Complexities with the Queer Brown Vegan

If You Can't Fly With the Eagles, You Can Soar With the Ibis

Can Baya be a playa? You betcha!

He Saved His Community When He Saved Himself—The Story of Domingo Morales

Davies Re-Does It

One Man’s Battle with Plastic Pollution

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Ratings & Reviews

An insightful listen!

Great chemistry and critical topic

Inspiring

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