Expectant

Expectant

Expectant is a six-part audio series that muddies fiction and non-fiction as a woman faces the prospect of becoming a parent during the climate crisis. Through conversations with climate researchers, parents, mental health experts and childfree families, she grapples with grief, hope, and the biggest decision of her life: should she bring a child into this world? Expectant has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential. Written and performed by Pippa Johnstone. Music by Laura Reznek. Sound design and mixing by Robyn Edgar. Dramaturgy by Karina Palmitesta. Artwork by Hannah Campbell. This series is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.

Episodes

April 13, 2023 1 min

A new series about the decision to become a parent during the climate crisis or remain childfree. 

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She takes her first step out onto the fence. 
 

This episode features Hannah Campbell and Lynne Quarmby and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

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May 11, 2023 12 mins

She asks him, what if we didn’t?

This episode features Colin and Sydney Wolf, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

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May 18, 2023 10 mins

She adds up the cost of another footprint.

This episode features Kimberly Nicholas, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

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May 25, 2023 13 mins

She talks to the people who study the future.

This episode features Katie Hayes and Britt Wray, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

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June 1, 2023 17 mins

She talks to her mum.

This episode features Marjory Lang and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here

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June 8, 2023 19 mins

She listens for the answer.

 

This episode features Emma Campbell and Lisa Cooke Ravensburgen, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

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