On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour

Marcius Extavour

On the Rise is a podcast about climate and the future—but not in the usual way. Across energy, technology, business, and culture, it features honest conversations with people building things, making decisions, and figuring out what actually works. Grounded, curious, and occasionally funny—a more human conversation about the future.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Why Do We Remember Stories But Forget Facts? | Climate x Storytelling Part 1

    Award winning independent film-maker & IPCC Author, Dr. Sabrina McCormick, joins Marcius to discuss her experience as a writer, director, and producer. They dive into how storytelling shapes human culture, the challenges of independent media, and tips for aspiring filmmakers.  Let us know what you think at podontherise@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction 05:21 Childhood TV Shows 09:04 The Importance of Storytelling in Society 12:27 Challenges in Independent Filmmaking 15:55 Who Decides What We Get To Watch? 17:41 The Creative Process of Independent Filmmaking 24:12 Navigating the Expanding Media Landscape 26:23 Explaining the Three-Act Structure 31:03 Meditation as a Tool for Film-makers 34:46 Persistence and Building Connections in Filmmaking 35:47 Closing Thoughts and Preview of Sabrina Part 2 Show Credits: Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/ Contact: podontherise@gmail.com

    38 min

  2. Jun 2

    Where Do Climate Solutions Come From? | Climate x Investing Part 2

    Marcius continues his conversation with physicist, engineer, and investor Tom Chi. They discuss building a climate discipline that can span generations, try to explain climate investing at a grade four level, and wrestle with the consequences of lack of cultural diversity in climate conversations. Videography: Stefano Dozza, fourthact.xyz Show Credits: Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/ Contact: podontherise@gmail.com

    50 min

  3. Jun 2

    What Does E = mc² Have to Do With Climate Investing? | Climate x Investing Part 1

    Renowned investor, engineer, and physicist Tom Chi joins Marcius for part 1 of a conversation about "planet positive investing" and what that might possibly mean. Marcius opens with his thoughts about venture capital ("VC") before they discuss how it works or doesn't work for climate solutions, and how Tom builds his investment thesis out of matter and energy. Videography: Stefano Dozza, fourthact.xyz Show Credits: Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/ Contact: podontherise@gmail.com

    58 min

  4. Jun 2

    Why Isn't Anyone Laughing About Climate Change? | Climate x Comedy Part 2

    In part 2 of Marcius's conversation with comedian, writer and sketch performer Ashley Botting, they get into the nitty gritty of finding the humor in comedy, review old disaster movies, and actually solve climate change. All in a day's work. Show Credits: Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/ Contact: podontherise@gmail.com

    53 min

  5. Jun 2

    A Scientist and a Comedian Walk Into A Bar... | Climate x Comedy Part 1

    Comedian Ashley Botting breaks down the art and craft of sketch, improv, and TV writing. She and Marcius discuss how comedy helps us cope with hard things, and whether it's too soon to laugh about our changing climate. Show Credits: Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/ Contact: podontherise@gmail.com

    42 min
  6. TRAILER: On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour

    Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    TRAILER: On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour

    Welcome to the On the Rise Podcast! This is a show about climate and the future — curious, grounded, and occasionally funny, because that beats preachy and depressing every time. Our show features stories and voices from people building, testing, and wrestling with solutions every day. From comedians to capitalists, filmmakers to physicists, everyone’s invited into the conversation. Show Credits: Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/ Contact: podontherise@gmail.com

    1 min

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On the Rise is a podcast about climate and the future—but not in the usual way. Across energy, technology, business, and culture, it features honest conversations with people building things, making decisions, and figuring out what actually works. Grounded, curious, and occasionally funny—a more human conversation about the future.

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