Cup Of Hope

Cup Of Hope

On our journey to save the southern resident orcas, we've noticed that there are a lot of like-minded people working to make this world a better place. Listen along as we try to find as many of them as possible and sip on a cup of hope together!

Episodes

August 16, 2021 47 mins

In this week's episode, I spoke with Erica Wirth - host of the Breaching Extinction podcast. We talked about what it would look like to save the southern resident killer whales from extinction, both from an ecological standpoint, and from a human empathy standpoint. 

You can find a lot of educational info on their website: www.breachingextinction.com 

Also, you can find educational content on their Instagram page by follo...

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This week I spoke with Alexandra Johnston, aka: @alexinwonderlust (follow her on Instagram).

In addition to being an Instagram influencer, Alex is a producer for the current documentary film project, "Searching For Chinook". This week we talked about her passion for filmmaking and ocean conservation, as well as the impact that the loss of K21 Cappuccino has had on her as well as the southern resident orca community as a whole.

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August 2, 2021 33 mins

This episode, I decided to go off script. We lost another one of the southern resident killer whales - Cappuccino, as he's known.

This episode is a little bit of why we even care about the southern resident orcas here at BlackFin Coffee. It's a call to action for all of us to step up together and make a change.

Please listen to the end. In honor of K21 - Rest In Peace Cappuccino.

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In this episode, I spoke with Maria Nangle. As a creator of the documentary film, "Searching For Chinook", Maria has in many ways, 'been there' and 'done that'. What do I mean? Maybe it's her time at the Cove with a world renowned writer. Or, maybe it's her uncanny ability to just take the next step until it brings her to exactly where she wants to be. Have a listen, and decide for yourself!

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July 19, 2021 49 mins

This week I spoke with none other than THE shark man himself, Dan Abbott. Dan's path to becoming a world-stage underwater cinematographer started out just like any other - As a drummer! Wait, wait... A drummer?? That's right! Dan's story proves that you don't have to have it all together when you're just chasing your passions! In fact, all you have to do is being daring enough to go after it. Find out how Dan's story went from drum...

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In this week's episode, I spoke with Kendra Nelson about swimming with sharks, single use plastics and what to do with them, as well as how to help aspiring new marine biologist students with their expectations of "what it means to be a marine biologist". Kendra has spent a good deal of time in all of these areas. As we tip our hats to the month of "Plastic Free July", listen to this episode and try to take away a better understand...

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This week I had a fun conversation with Erica and Kirstie from the OceanLovers Podcast!

We talked about podcasting, life-long dreams, and many other things! Be sure to subscribe to the OceanLovers Podcast if you haven't already, and check out all of the educational deep-dives episodes they do regarding many different species!

Website www.oceanloverspodcast.com

Support them as a Patron through their patreon page

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This week's interview is with a man from Vienna, Austria - Volker Buchgraber. As a musician, this High School teacher spends time inspiring his students to create art that creates lasting impact around the world. With this song, "Breach The Dams", Volker doesn't fall short doing just that himself! Listen along to hear about his passion to save the southern resident orcas through music!

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June 7, 2021 52 mins

This week I spoke with Mary Lovell. Mary works for the Rainforest Action Network, and is currently working to stop the expansion of the Trans-Mountain Pipeline extension which would run along side another, already existing and leaking pipeline, along the coast line of the Salish Sea. In this episode, Mary talks about all of what it takes to stop a pipeline, but why ending new pipeline construction has such a massive ecological impa...

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This week's guest on the podcast is Howard Garrett. In the episode we talk about the beginnings of the "Orca Network", which led to the Langley Whale Center on Whidbey Island. Howard has dedicated 26 years to freeing the captured, and famous, Lolita, which he's also been filmed as the expert on the matter for the smash hit documentary film, "Black Fish".

Learn more about Lolita and the work to release her by visiting the Orca Netwo...

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Alexandra Morton has got an extraordinary list of accomplishments under her belt! On the episode, we talk about her Canadian Best-Selling book, "Not On My Watch" which is available for purchase anywhere that you can find books. As well, we talked about her research and the significance of her successes in removing snake farming pens in B.C. Canada.

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This week I had the honor to speak with a leader in the Lummi Nation, Jay Julius. 

In this episode, we talk about breaking down the cultural divides, remembering the government treaty, and "The Red Road To D.C.". Jay graciously helps us all to understand that we've been thinking about humanity as "Superior To", rather than "One With" creation for far too long now and we can all see the devastating affects that it is having on ...

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May 10, 2021 38 mins
This week I spoke with the Chief Scientist at the Seadoc Society - a Science program out of U.C. Davis. Joe brings his enthusiastic energy to this conversation, and helps us keep our heads up while fighting to rescue the Salish Sea and all of its inhabitants.  You can find out more about what his organization is doing at www.seadocsociety.org  Listen to their new podcast, "Pod Of Orcas: Saving The Southern Resident Killer Whales" -...
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Welcome to the very first episode of the "Cup Of Hope" podcast!  In my conversation with Cy and Snow from PNW Protectors, we talk about how our partnership is continuing the work of saving the endangered southern resident orcas. We also talked about how the Salish Sea has been named a "Hope Spot".
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April 30, 2021 3 mins
Here's a sample of the amazing people we are having on the podcast! Be sure to subscribe for the launch of the first full episode, set to launch May 3rd! Thank you!
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