Geography Island Jams

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Geography Island Jams is a podcast run jointly by the LSE Department of Geography and Environment and the LSESU Geography and Environment Society. The podcast is in a similar style to the BBC Radio 4’s Desert island Discs where guests explain what eight songs, book and luxury item they would take with them if they were stranded on a desert island. Music produced by Tilly Mason. Artwork produced by Saskia Straub Interviewer and producer Will Stein

  1. Julian Robinson - Director of Estates at the LSE

    07/03/2023

    Julian Robinson - Director of Estates at the LSE

    Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Julian Robinson. Julian became a part of the LSE community in 2005, assuming the role of project manager for the redevelopment of the New Academic Building. With his appointment as Director of Estates, Julian has been instrumental in overseeing the establishment of three new buildings in the LSE Holborn-quarter, with a fourth on the horizon. Alongside these achievements, Julian has actively contributed to enhancing and upkeeping various aspects of the LSE campus, including the successful pedestrianisation of the school's surrounding streets. Song 1: Vesperae Solennes de confessore - Laudate Dominum by Mozart K 339 Song 2: Soul Limbo by Booker T and the MG’s Song 3: Messiah Alleluia Chorus by G.F. Handel Song 4: No More Hero’s by The Stranglers Song 5: Ever fallen in Love by Buzzcocks Song 6: Prelude Suite for Cello  No.1 in G major by J.S.Bach Song 7: Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club Song 8: Time Flies by Ramsey Lewis Trio Book: The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell Luxury Item: Sketching & watercolour set Favourite meal: Tapas Fav Quote: ‘We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us’ - Winston Churchill Presenter/Producer: Will Stein GIJ Graphic: Saskia Straub Music: Tilly Mason

    51 min
  2. Imogen White - BA Geography (Class of 2023)

    04/29/2022

    Imogen White - BA Geography (Class of 2023)

    Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Imogen White. Imogen supports the LSE social media team in making content for their channels, including reels and tiktoks. She also runs her own YouTube channel where she documents a wide range of her life experiences. Her channel has 7.5K subscribers and has amassed over 700k views. Song 1: Proud Mary by Tina Turner Song 2: When The Going Gets Tough by Boyzone Song 3: Whenever, Wherever by Shakira Song 4: Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves Song 5: Love Me Now (feat. Zoe Wees) by Kygo Song 6: Experience by Ludovico Einaudi, Daniel Hope I Virtuosi Italiani Song 7: Sali Mann Paryo by Kali Prasad Baskota, Ashmita Adhikari Song 8: The Flood by Take That Book: The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary Luxury Item: Camera Fave meal: Chicken & Sweetcorn Pizza Fav Quote: “Love many, trust few & always paddle your own canoe”

    56 min
  3. Issam Jamaleddine - BSc Geography with Economics (Class of 2021)

    03/16/2022

    Issam Jamaleddine - BSc Geography with Economics (Class of 2021)

    Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Issam Jamaleddine. Whilst at LSE, Issam was the 2019-2021 Treasurer for the LSESU Geography & Environment Society. In addition, Issam was President of the Middle East North Africa Society, a member of the LSE all-male dance group Heart Dance, a student trustee for the LSESU Student’s Union, and sailed around Scotland with LSE Marine society. Song 1: Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles Song 2: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen Song 3: Piano Man by Billy Joel Song 4: Circles by Post Malone Song 5: Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder Song 6: Por una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel Song 7: We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel Song 8: Youth by Daughter Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell Luxury Item: Kindle Fave meal: Lebanese Mezze and Grill Platter

    43 min

  4. 01/24/2022

    Jenna Meyer - MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation (Class of 2022)

    Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Jenna Meyer. Jenna is the 2021/2022, Postgraduate President for the LSESU Geography & Environment Society. In this position, Jenna works with the department in the execution of G&E PG initiatives. Before coming to LSE, Jenna Studied Political Science at Queen’s U in Kingston, Ontario. During her time studying Political Science at Queen’s U, Jenna spent four months studying abroad in Prague. Song 1: Nobody by Mitski Song 2: White Sky by Vampire Weekend Song 3: The Spins by Mac Miller Song 4: On the Sea by Beach House Song 5: Let it Happen by Tame Impala Song 6: Another Love by Tom Odell Song 7: Bike Dream by Rostam Song 8: Love on the Brain by Rihanna Book: Normal People by Sally Rooney Luxury Item: REALLY nice perfume Fave meal: Spaghetti (nice and hearty!) Fave quote: “The less you eat, drink and read books; the less you go to the theatre, the dance hall, the public house; the less you think, love, theorize, sing, paint, fence, etc., the more you save-the greater becomes your treasure which neither moths nor dust will devour-your capital. The less you are, the more you have; the less you express your own life, the greater is your alienated life-the greater is the store of your estranged being.” (Karl Marx)

    47 min

  5. 01/17/2022

    GIJ Special Four - Meals

    This episode features clips from previous guests' interviews, talking about their favourite meals. The following guests are featured: S1 E8 - Anu Jain - BSc Geography with Economics (Class of 2021) S1 E9 - Neil Lee - Professor of Economic Geography S1 E12 - Francisca Rockey - Founder of Black Geographers S1 E13 - Tom Cope - BA Geography (Class of 2018) S2 E1 - Meredith Whitten - ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow S2 E7 - Dana Agrotti - MSc Environmental Economics and Climate Change (Class of 2019) S3 E3 - Peter Oppenheimer - Chief Global Equity Strategist for Goldman Sachs S3 E7 - Dave Smith - Head of Social Media at the LSE

    9 min
  6. GIJ Special Three - Pet Peeves

    01/17/2022

    GIJ Special Three - Pet Peeves

    This episode features clips from previous guests' interviews, talking about their pet peeves. The following guests are featured: S1 E9 - Neil Lee - Professor of Economics Geography S2 E3 - Nic Gottman - MSc Environment and Development (Class of 2020) S3 E1 - Thembi Chihambakwe - BSc Environment & Development (Class of 2022) S3 E2 - Erica Pani - Assistant Professor in Environmental Geography S4 E5 - Jonathan Terrefe - MSc Environment and Development (Class of 2021)

    5 min

  7. 12/29/2021

    GIJ Special Two - Childhood Stories

    This episode features clips from previous guests' interviews, talking about memorable childhood stories. The following guests are featured: S1 E1 - Fabian Nilsson - BSc Environment & Development (Class of 2022) S1 E3 - Sam Zak - MSc Environment and Development (Class of 2020) S1 E10 - Kane Rabanal-Hunt - BA Geography (Class of 2019) S1 E11 - Ria Shah - BSc Geography with Economics (Class of 2016) S2 E4 - Robyn Moore - BA Geography (Class of 2020) S2 E10 - Kyle Kothari BSc Geography with Economics (Class of 2019) S3 E3 - Peter Oppenheimer - Chief Global Equity Strategist for Goldman Sachs

    10 min
  8. GIJ Special One - Part of LSE

    12/29/2021

    GIJ Special One - Part of LSE

    This episode features clips from previous guests' interviews when talking about what they like most about being 'Part of  LSE'. The following guests are featured: S1 E5 - Martha Ojo - LSESU Education Officer 2018-2020 S1 E4 - Lydia Goonetillake - BA Geography (Class of 2018) S2 E1 - Meredith Whitten - ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow S1 E14 - Andrew Young -Chief Operating Officer of the LSE S3 E1 - Thembi Chihambakwe - BSc Environment & Development (Class of 2022) S1 E2 -Emily Douglas - BA Geography (Class of 2021) S2 E8 - Tom Smith - Assistant Professor in Environmental Geography S1 E6 - Niklas Piringer BSc Geography with Economics (Class of 2022) S4 E6 - Joanne Hay - Deputy Chief Operating Officer at the LSE

    13 min
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Geography Island Jams is a podcast run jointly by the LSE Department of Geography and Environment and the LSESU Geography and Environment Society. The podcast is in a similar style to the BBC Radio 4’s Desert island Discs where guests explain what eight songs, book and luxury item they would take with them if they were stranded on a desert island. Music produced by Tilly Mason. Artwork produced by Saskia Straub Interviewer and producer Will Stein

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  • Creator
    LSE Geography & Environment Department/Society
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © LSE Geography & Environment Department/Society
  • Show Website
    Geography Island Jams