
Welcome to Antarctica. What's it like living and working in one of the most extreme environments in the world? From polar scientists to plumbers, ICEWORLD is a series of interviews with ordinary people who are doing extraordinary jobs in Antarctica. The team talk climate science, extreme living, expeditions and becoming a community. A podcast from British Antarctic Survey, hosted and recorded by ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 56 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelScienceSociety & CultureEarth Sciences | |||

The 21st of June marks one of the most significant dates in the Antarctic calendar - Midwinter. It's the moment the darkness stops deepening and the light begins, slowly, to return. To mark the occasion, Nadia Frontier is joined by three people curre... more
If you’re thinking of applying for a job in Antarctica, the medical assessment process might feel daunting – especially if you have an existing condition. But as Dr Matt Warner, Director of the British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit, explains in this ... more
What does it take to be a carpenter in Antarctica – when the nearest hardware store is thousands of miles away, and the weather can turn a sheet of plywood into a sail?
In this episode of Iceworld, Nadia speaks to Phill and Henry, two carpenters kee... more
Can you be plant-based in Antarctica? Can you go South if you have food allergies, or other dietary restrictions? What's on the menu when you're 1,000 miles from the nearest supermarket?
In this episode of Iceworld, Nadia is joined by three members ... more
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Iceworld explores life, work, and community in Antarctica through in-depth conversations with BAS scientists, engineers, medics, and support staff. Recent episodes highlight hands-on fieldwork in extreme environments, station life during long winters, provisioning and cuisine in isolated habitats, and the blending of craft, science, and logistics that keeps remote stations functioning. The show often centers on personal experiences—from packing for long deployments to celebrating holidays in isolation—while grounding stories in climate science, ice core research, and operational challenges. A distinctive angle is the focus on everyday roles that sustain polar operations, offering practical insights for listeners curious about fieldwork, res... more
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Recent guests on Iceworld include:
1. Phill Corman
2. Henry Kurzweil
3. Olivier Hubert
4. Zelna Weich
5. Charlotte Phillips
6. Dan McKenzie
7. Dani Hawarden
8. Dr. Emma Pearce
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