Fascinate Pod

Fascinate Pod is a positive minded podcast for anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of their world and issues within it. Through scientific research, activism or thinking about the problems facing society today, brilliant minds are at work making change happen behind the scenes. Host Sam Brown (FRSA) pulls back the curtain, speaking to the pioneers out to make a difference. Through the uninhibited exchange of ideas, let’s see if we can improve the quality of all of our lives and have some fun along the way.

Episodes

14. Jemima Parry-Jones – The vulture crisis & bird conservation

December 14, 2019 • 65 mins

Jemima Parry-Jones MBE is a conservationist, author, raptor breeder, lecturer, consultant and is the Director of the International Centre for Birds of Prey. Today she discusses her life, influences and her views on conservation of birds of prey. Specifically her involvement in helping with the vulture crisis: https://www.icbp.org/icbp-vulture-conservation/ Find the International Centre for Birds of Prey on twitter here: @ICBPNewent...

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13. Alice Bell – On climate change. What can we do?

April 11, 2019 • 76 mins

Find out all about We Are Possible (formerly 10:10 Climate Action) here: https://www.wearepossible.org/ If you want more information on the history of climate change, Alice has her own website https://www.climatehistories.com/who. Find her on twitter @alicebell and find me @FascinatePod A Fascinate Productions podcast

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12. Mark Purvis – Mixed Ability Sport. Changing the world one tackle at a time!

April 4, 2019 • 71 mins

Mark, or 'Doc' to his friends, is an avid cold water swimmer. He worked as a GP for 35 years, and is currently a director at IMAS (International Mixed Ability Sport). The charity are breaking down barriers for people to participate in mainstream sport. He challenges us to examine how we view people with disabilities and check ourselves when putting others into a box. IMAS Manifesto - http://www.mixedabilitysports.org/mixed-abilit...

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11. Ryan MacDonald – Earth, Mars, then beyond. How do we know whats out there?

March 28, 2019 • 108 mins

Ryan is a theoretical astrophysicist based at the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge. His work involves examining the atmospheres of distant planets with the ultimate goal of finding signs of life. Obsessed with space exploration since he was a child, Ryan followed his dream of going to mars by enrolling in the Mars One mission selection process. He’s in the final 100 applicants. Ryan is an avid scientific communicator, regularly ...

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10. John Fowler – Up close and personal with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Would you keep your cool?

March 21, 2019 • 87 mins

Author of A FOREST IN THE CLOUDS: MY YEAR AMONG THE MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN THE REMOTE ENCLAVE OF DIAN FOSSEY John has some incredible stories from his time in Rwanda. From being charged by a silverback to cuddles with an orphan gorilla, John’s time at Karisoke research centre was an eventful one! We also discuss his life once he left Africa, his work, his successful career as an artist and how he became the master storyteller he is t...

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9. Claire Lyons – Protect the planet on a budget. What changes can we all make for a better world?

March 14, 2019 • 107 mins

Claire is the matriarch of the frugal family. Built on the 4 pillars; People, Planet, Pocket & Parenting, she's bursting with ideas and recommendations on how to live a greener, cleaner life without the hefty price tag you may think comes along with it. Learn all about the work she does on her website and blog: www.thefrugalfamily.co.uk Or keep up to date on twitter @thefrugalfamily A Fascinate Productions podcast

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7. David Badcock – Drug policy reform. What does the evidence say?

February 28, 2019 • 76 mins

CEO of Drug Science, The Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs, discusses the effect our current drug policy is having and why it needs to be changed to a policy backed by evidence. Useful links: Drug Science - http://www.drugscience.org.uk/ Clark French - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J61tDSa76ao&t=18s Prof. David Nutt - https://twitter.com/ProfDavidNutt A Framework for a regulated market for cannabis in the UK- https://ww...

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6. Dr Flàvia Belham – Applying learning to life. How can we all learn more effectively?

January 4, 2019 • 53 mins

Dr Belham now applies her neuroscience expertise to improve social mobility through education. She works for the social enterprise Seneca Learning offering a free platform to schools, teachers and students enabling them to learn and study in a more effective way. She speaks about revision and learning techniques, how age effects learning, brain care and much more. https://www.senecalearning.com/ To get in touch, Email her at Flav...

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5. Dino Hodzovic & Beth Keeble – Staying positive, fit & mindful. How can we live a healthy, happy and totally awesome life?

December 28, 2018 • 94 mins

Sam is joined by Dino Hodzovic & Beth Keeble. They share their expertise in all things health and fitness while their infectious optimism and positive outlook will have you smiling all the way to the gym... Or on a mindful walk Mindfulness, weight loss, exercise and education are all discussed, as well as their new book, 'The Pre7ty Simple Principals of Weight Loss: A mindful method to living a healthy, happy and totally awesome ...

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4. Dr Susan Cheyne – Wildlife conservation. Why are gibbons the coolest ape?

December 21, 2018 • 55 mins

Susan lectures in primate conservation at Oxford Brookes University. She is a co-director of the Borneo Nature Foundation and vice-chair of the IUCN Primate Specialist Group Section on Small Apes. Gibbons are the focus of a lot of Susan's research and work. She works to fight against the devastating impact trafficking and loss of habitat are having on the wildlife population. As well as this we discuss a whole host of conservation ...

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3. Ellis Pecan – Musicians, athletes & comics. Want to perform like a pro?

December 14, 2018 • 104 mins

Ellis is a performance psychologist. She talks about why we procrastinate, how to deal with pressure, stand up comedy and giving speeches. http://www.eclecticperformance.com/ Twitter: @EllisEP A Fascinate Productions podcast

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2. Nick Tustin – Parenting in the modern age. How to help your children (and yourselves) avoid mental health issues?

December 7, 2018 • 58 mins

Nick Tustin is a mental health expert, he opened a clinical psychology practise over a decade ago and now runs the company WeParent. Their mission is to give children (and their parents) the tools to avoid mental health issues later in life. Twitter & Facebook: @WeParentUK Website: www.WeParent.co.uk A Fascinate Productions podcast

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1. Dr Kate Faccia – Bones and all. How good is beer?

November 30, 2018 • 81 mins

Sam talks to archaeologist Dr Kate Faccia A Fascinate Productions podcast

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}13. Alice Bell – On climate change. What can we do?

12. Mark Purvis – Mixed Ability Sport. Changing the world one tackle at a time!

11. Ryan MacDonald – Earth, Mars, then beyond. How do we know whats out there?

10. John Fowler – Up close and personal with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Would you keep your cool?

9. Claire Lyons – Protect the planet on a budget. What changes can we all make for a better world?

7. David Badcock – Drug policy reform. What does the evidence say?

6. Dr Flàvia Belham – Applying learning to life. How can we all learn more effectively?

5. Dino Hodzovic & Beth Keeble – Staying positive, fit & mindful. How can we live a healthy, happy and totally awesome life?

4. Dr Susan Cheyne – Wildlife conservation. Why are gibbons the coolest ape?

3. Ellis Pecan – Musicians, athletes & comics. Want to perform like a pro?

2. Nick Tustin – Parenting in the modern age. How to help your children (and yourselves) avoid mental health issues?

1. Dr Kate Faccia – Bones and all. How good is beer?

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