Dr. Cecilia Dahlsjö | Our Misunderstood Invertebrate Friends | Ecology | #86 HR
My friend Dr. Cecilia Dahlsjö stops by to discuss her research in Ecology, Invertebrates and some incredible stories from her travels. From the Peruvian rain forests to the Savannah of Kenya, Dr. Dahlsjö has been in some incredible and tense situations! We also discuss some of my favorite creatures including Earthworms, Dung Beetles, Termites, Horseflies and Mosquitos! We also discuss the most dangerous animal on earth, Humans, more specifically police all over the world. This is a informative and hilarious conversation with a wonderful human being!
Prof. Julienne Stroeve | The Truth About Melting Sea Ice | Climate Scientist | #85 HR
My friend Professor Julienne Stroeve stops by to discuss her academic journey in studying Arctic ice in Greenland. We talk about the implications of the ice disappearing and the effect it has on the climate crisis. We also talk about the more dangerous parts of studying in the Arctic region. We also lament at the inability of humans to stop their consumption in order to slow the climate crisis and we both agree we are headed for some grim times. This is an extremely important conversation with a passionate and brilliant human being!
Geert Vons | Living Life With Intent | Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | #84 HR
My friend Geert Vons from Sea Shepherd join us to discuss philosophy and life as a conservationist. The dangers on the high seas as well as the dangers of bureaucracy on the land. We discuss the importance of understanding life and the reasons why we do things as humans. This is an inspiring conversation with an incredible human being!
Dr. John McDougall | The Truth About Vegans | Plant-Based Living | #83 HR
My friend Dr. John McDougall stops by to talk about the plant-based diet!
We discuss the truth about oil and sugar as well as the misconceptions about fad diets like the Keto Diet and Atkins Diet. We also talk about the concerns people have when switching to a plant-based diet, and the myth about protein deficiencies. This is an informative and motivating conversation with a brilliant human being!
Jordi Casamitjana | Being an Ethical Vegan | Zoologist & Vegan | #82 HR
My friend Jordi Casamitjana comes back again to discuss his time working for animal rights organization and explaining what happens when they get too big. We also discuss the 5 major reasons to be Vegan and the lifetime journey he has taken in learning and appreciating them all. We also remind young or new vegans to remain inviting and friendly instead of offering negativity, judgement and dogma. This is a great conversation with an incredible and compassionate human being!
Guy McPherson Ph.D. | The End Of The World | Evolutionary Biologist | #81 HR
My friend Dr. Guy McPherson Ph.D stops by to discuss the end of the world as we know it! Accordion to Dr. McPherson climate change and biodiversity collapse will kill of all human life by 2030. We discuss the different feedback loops that are creating an exponential collapse scenario including heat sinks of asphalt and concrete cities coupled with increased air conditioner usage. We also discuss the history of the greenhouse effect and the scientists who first discovered our role in the climate crisis. We also talk about the greatest comedian and modern day philosopher, George Carlin. This is a hilarious and frightening conversation with a brilliant and compassionate human being!
Chris Hudalla Ph.D. | The Health Benefits of Cannabis | Cannabis & Chemistry | #80 HR
My friend Chris Hudalla stops by to chat about his work as an analytical chemist working primarily with cannabis. We talk about the myriad of health benefits that are being discovered about this plant and its regulation. We also discuss flavor, pesticides, mold, mildew as well as the outdated laws regarding driving under the influence. It looks like laws will continue to relax and cannabis will continue to be reintroduced into human civilization! This is a fantastic conversation with a intelligent and awesome human being!
Dr. Michael W. Fox | Our Relationship To The Planet | Author & Veterinarian | #79 HR
My friend Dr. Michael W. Fox comes back to chat with us about animals, the planet and the impending global revolution. Meeting on the anniversary of Guy Fawkes’ failed plot to blow up the English House of Lords in 1605, we speak on the idea of revolution and change. We also discuss the horrendous state of food quality both for humans and for our animal companions. We also talk about the hypocrisy of pro-life arguments that do not incorporate non-human aspects. We also talk about the health of the oceans and over fishing that is contributing to a global biodiversity loss. This is a enlightening conversation with a brilliant and compassionate human being!
Dr. Jonathan Latham | The Poison Papers | Virologist & Crop Geneticist | #78 HR
My friend Dr. Jonathan Latham stops by to discuss the Poison Papers which is around 20, 000 leaked documents from chemical companies going back to the 1920’s. The documents are full of corruption, poisonings and cover-ups from everything to pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceutical and agent orange. We discuss specifically Dioxin and Permethrin being extremely toxic substances whose effects were downplayed or kept hidden entirely from the public. We also discuss Carol Van Strum, the woman who collected these documents after she was an unwitting test subject for agent orange at her cabin in Oregon. We also talk briefly about the misconceptions regarding food security and how it ties into corporate interests. This is an outrageous and informative conversation with a brilliant human being!
Katie Worth | Climate Change Miseducation | Journalist & Author | #77 HR
My friend Katie Worth stops by to tell us about her book Miseducation: How Climate Change Is Taught in America. The book explores the effects of corporate money and politics on the education system. We discuss the various strategies fossil fuel companies are using to invade school curriculum and indoctrinate American children and throw shade on climate change. One of the most egregious tactics from fossil fuel companies is sending unsolicited educational material to public teachers in order to further deny delay and confuse the American public. This is an enlightening and enraging conversation with an incredible human being!