
Cultures of Energy brings writers, artists and scholars together to talk, think and feel their way into the Anthropocene. We cover serious issues like climate change, species extinction and energy transition. But we also try to confront seemingly huge and insurmountable problems with insight, creativity and laughter. We believe in the possibility of personal and cultural change. And we believe tha... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 245 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesScienceArts | |||

Neither headcolds nor hangovers will keep your plucky co-hosts from bringing you one more episode for 2025. Since this is supposedly the year of AI, we let ChatGPT create a Year in Review episode structure and ask us questions about energy and enviro... more
In honor of cookie week, your co-hosts tackle an age-old question: are brownies cookies are not? Then we process the fact that next month will be the 10th anniversary of Cultures of Energy (wow!) Thereafter (11:51) we welcome the terrific Jean-Baptis... more
Cymene and Dominic recount a pleasant business trip to New Orleans including a mild bout of Satanic panic. Then (9:10) we are joined by the delightful Chelsea Schields to talk about her recent book, Offshore Attachments: Oil and Intimacy in the Carib... more
Dominic and Cymene begin with the war on Chicago and Kelly Hayes's amazing essay, "In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together" which everyone should read. Then (15:20) we welcome Javiera Barandiarán to the podcast to talk about her new book, Living Mi... more
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I’ve listened to a handful of episodes; interesting topics, but the hosts are too unlikable for me to continue with it.
One of the best scholarly podcasts out there. Dominic and Cymene bring cutting edge research across the environmental humanities to life through meaty, entertaining, idea-driven conversations with authors, artists, activists, and more.
Wonderful and informed podcast. Great interviews and discussions. Thank you!
The best podcast on air, for all those interested in Environmental humanities, Anthropology, Media and cultural Studies
Unlike most academic podcasts, Cultures of Energy captures some of the actual joy of talking about ideas. Also unlike most academic podcasts, this show has hosts with a personal touch, a strong point of view, and real rapport. Strongly recommend.
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Discussions engage with critical themes surrounding climate change, energy transitions, and the interconnectedness of environmental issues and cultural narratives. Each episode features insightful interviews with scholars, artists, and activists who bring diverse perspectives to complex topics such as lithium mining, deep-sea explorations, and climate justice. The approach is not only academic but also infused with creativity and humor, making challenging subjects more accessible and engaging for the audience. The dialogue encourages a reflective interplay between personal experiences and broader social issues, promoting a vision of cultural change towards sustainability.
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Recent guests on Cultures of Energy include:
1. Jean-Baptiste Fressoz
2. Chelsea Schields
3. Javiera Barandiarán
4. Alice Lovejoy
5. Ben Luzzatto
6. Gustav Peebles
7. Hannah Knox
8. Robert Savino Oventile
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