Coffee with Conservationists

George Steedman Jones
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Coffee with Conservationists

Coffee with Conservationists is an irregularly published podcast hosted by photographer and filmmaker George Steedman Jones During each episode George sits down over a cup of coffee (with a focus on ethics and sustainability) and talks to people who dedicate their lives to protecting, researching and documenting the natural world. The podcast discusses diverse topics within ecology, natural history, activism, storytelling and more.

  1. NOV 12

    Episode 53 - Talking about Birds as Pollinators with Jeff Ollerton

    Jeff is a leading expert in biodiversity and a passionate educator and natural historian. Pelagic publishing kindly sent me a copy of his latest book “Birds and Flowers, an intimate fifty million year relationship”. (gifted). Me and Jeff sat down to talk about his work studying this relationship, his beginnings in natural history and why the much-loved hummingbirds are far from the only family of birds known to be pollinators. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Help keep the podcast going by supporting our Crowdfunder. Coffee feature: Gajah Mountain from Union Coffee Roasters Country: Sumatra Producer: Gajah Mountain Altitude: 1300masl Tasting notes: Grapefruit, chocolate truffle, mollasses Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley⁠⁠⁠

    38 min

  2. AUG 20

    Episode 52 - Talking about the book "Black Ops and Beaver Bombing" with Fiona Mathews and Tim Kendall

    Fiona is Professor of Environmental Biology at the University of Sussex and the founding Chair of Mammal Conservation Europe. Tim is Professor of English Literature at Exeter university. Together they live in the wilds of Devon, from where they were kind enough to dial in to chat to me about their 2023 bestselling book, “Black Ops and Beaver Bombing”. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coffee feature from Manumit Coffee Roasters Country: Uganda Producer: The Zukuka Bora Coffee project Tasting notes: Peach, red apple & raspberry Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley⁠⁠⁠

    33 min

  3. JUL 26

    Episode 51 - Talking with Fay Lomas about language, landscapes and nature

    Fay is a director and producer working in theatre and audio, with a particular focus on making work about the natural world and the climate. She most recently produced the audio installation Language Landscapes - a bilingual Welsh-English project exploring the relationship between nature and language.  We talk about language, landscape and nature in this collaborative episode. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coffee feature from Heartland Coffee Roasters Country: Burundi Region: Murambi Hill Roaster: Murambi Hill Farmers, Migoti Coffee Altitude: 1700 - 1900masl Process: Natural Tasting notes: Fruits, with a caramel finish, boozy juicy body, candied sweet cherry. Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley⁠⁠⁠

    39 min

  4. JUN 15

    Episode 50 - Talking with Alastair Humphreys about Micro-Adventures and Doorste

    Alastair is an adventurer and author. He spent over 4 years cycling round the world, a journey of 46,000 miles through 60 countries and 5 continents. Despite all these wonderful achievements, I talk to him about a topic much closer to home - micro-adventures and doorstep nature. You can find out more about Alastair here and buy his book Local here. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coffee feature from New Dawn Traders Country: Colombia Roaster: Yallah Coffee Roaster Nautical Miles: 7,500 (pollution free!) Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley⁠⁠⁠

    37 min

  5. APR 21

    Episode 49 - Talking with Mary Colwell about Curlew Conservation and Natural History in Schools. World Curlew Day Special

    Mary is a campaigner, writer, producer and charity founder. We talk about her charity Curlew Action, the plight of the curlew and the campaign for a Natural History GCSE. You can find out more about Mary and Curlew Action on their website Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coffee feature from Cafeology Country: Guatemala Region: Huehuetenango Farm: Asociación Civil Guaya'b cooperative Altitude: 11600-1800 masl Certification: Bird Friendly®, shade grown, fairtrade Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley⁠⁠

    29 min

  6. MAR 2

    Episode 48 - Talking with Rebecca Daniel about ocean conservation and powerful stories

    Rebecca is an Award-winning science communicator, director of The Marine Diaries and a strong advocate of ocean conservation and storytelling.  We talk about the ocean conservation, marine communications and the importance of impactful stories, and her future work with the Marine Diaries and Beyond. We do cover topics I’ve touched on before, but I strongly believe everyone has a unique perspective on these topics.  You can find out more about Rebecca on ⁠LinkdIn and get involved with the Marine Diaries here. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coffee feature from ⁠⁠Foundation Coffee Country: Timor Leste                                                                                   Region: Atsabe, Eremera                                                                        Farm: Atsabe Producers & Raimutin Washing Station                             Variety: Hibrido de Timor, Typica, Moka Altitude: 1400-1600 masl Process: Natural                                                                                         Tasting Notes:  Blackcurrant Jam/ Lavendaaa/ Papayaaa Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley⁠

    32 min

  7. JAN 21

    Episode 47 - Talking with Jon Cranfield about reptiles, amphibians and ecological consulting

    Jon is an ecological consultant specialising in reptile and amphibian advice, care and mitigation. He's also a recorder and major figurehead of his local ARG UK group. We talk about the ecosystem importance of reptiles and amphibians, why you should join your local Amphibian and Reptile UK group and the highs and lows of wildlife mitigation fieldwork. You can find out more about Jon on LinkdIn. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠⁠ Coffee feature from ⁠Moon Roast Country: Peru Region: San Ignacio, Chirinos Farm: San Ignacio Variety: Red & Yellow Caturra, Castillo, Typica, Bourbon Altitude: 1700 MASL Processing Method: Washed  Tasting Notes:  Orange Sherbet/ Maple Syrup/ Black Grape Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley

    34 min

  8. JAN 2

    Episode 46 - Talking with Lucy Grabe-Watson about protecting the UK's ancient woodlands

    Lucy is a campaigner, award-winning conservationist, and founder of the campaign Ancient Woodlands UK. We talk about the many benefits of ancient woodlands, the fight for their legal protection, the many threats facing them and how you at home can get involved. You can find out more about Lucy on Instagram and follow the campaign here. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠ Coffee feature from Landmark coffee. Country: Honduras Region: Corquin Copan Farm: Carlos Alfredo Estevez  Variety: Parainema  Altitude: 1450-1550 MASL. Processing Method: Natural  Tasting Notes:  Orange wine, toffee and a deep, dark chocolate body. Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠Richard Bentley

    27 min
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Coffee with Conservationists is an irregularly published podcast hosted by photographer and filmmaker George Steedman Jones During each episode George sits down over a cup of coffee (with a focus on ethics and sustainability) and talks to people who dedicate their lives to protecting, researching and documenting the natural world. The podcast discusses diverse topics within ecology, natural history, activism, storytelling and more.

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  • Creator
    George Steedman Jones
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © George Steedman Jones
  • Show Website
    Coffee with Conservationists

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