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Antarctica
Climate Change
Antarctic Sea Ice
Rothera Research Station
Antarctic Midwinter Celebration
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Marine Biology
European Space Agency
Mental Health
Mechanical Engineering
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Larsen C Ice Shelf
Rothera
Tractor Traverse
Seal Population Monitoring
Wintering Team Dynamics
Halley VI Research Station

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

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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Phill Corman
Carpenter at Halley Station
Bassnow (Bosn?) / Halley Station carpenter
Episode: S5 Ep12: Meet the carpenters of Antarctica
Henry Kurzweil
Carpenter at Bird Island Research Station
Halley / Bird Island carpentry collaboration
Episode: S5 Ep12: Meet the carpenters of Antarctica
Olivier Hubert
Catering Manager, BAS
British Antarctic Survey
Episode: S5 Ep11: Can you be vegan in Antarctica?
Zelna Weich
PhD student on the ice core team, part of the Rewind project
British Antarctic Survey
Episode: S5 Ep10: Living and working in the polar desert
Charlotte Phillips
PhD student in chemistry, in the ice core team, field participant for Rewind
British Antarctic Survey
Episode: S5 Ep10: Living and working in the polar desert
Dan McKenzie
Station leader at Halley Research Station
British Antarctic Survey
Episode: S5 Ep8: Christmas in Antarctica
Dani Hawarden
Station doctor at Halley Research Station
British Antarctic Survey
Episode: S5 Ep8: Christmas in Antarctica
Dr. Emma Pearce
Glaciologist at the British Antarctic Survey
British Antarctic Survey
Episode: S5 Ep7: What to wear in Antarctica
Ed Luke
Freelances as a mountain leader and has experience in Antarctica with the American program.
British Antarctic Survey
Episode: S5 Ep6: Packing for Antarctica - packing tips from an experienced Antarctican, with Tom Davis-Merry and Ed Luke

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Nadia Frontier
Host of Iceworld

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
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    Iceworld is a great podcast, thanks everone

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    Australia2 years ago

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Guests often come from BAS and related polar operations, bringing authentic field experiences.
The show is praised for its accessible storytelling and vivid field-life anecdotes.
Listeners value practical, real-world insights into extreme environments and teamwork.

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S5 Ep10: Living and working in the polar desert
Q: Zelna, welcome to the podcast—can you introduce yourself and tell us what the Rewind project is about?
Zelna explains she is a PhD student on the BAS ice core team, joined the Rewind project to drill an ice core, and describes Rewind as reconstructing southern hemisphere winds to understand past climate changes by using the ice core as a time machine.
S5 Ep8: Christmas in Antarctica
Q: How does it feel leading a team during the Christmas period?
I love to plan Christmas and give people a nice Christmas, ensuring that everyone comes together during this busy season.
S5 Ep8: Christmas in Antarctica
Q: Dani, how do you feel about living up to this big Christmas expectation this year?
I'm very excited to get involved in making Christmas as nice as it can be for people that are away from their friends and family.
S5 Ep1: Rothera at 50 - with Rod Arnold, Alysa Fisher, Matt Hughes and Aurelia Reichardt
Q: How do you see the next 50 years at Rothera?
Future growth in aviation capabilities and the integration of drone technology will enhance research capabilities even further.
S5 Ep1: Rothera at 50 - with Rod Arnold, Alysa Fisher, Matt Hughes and Aurelia Reichardt
Q: What kind of science does happen at Rothera?
Rothera hosts various scientific projects, including glaciology, climate monitoring, marine biology, and atmospheric science.

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What is Iceworld about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Henry Kurzweil
3. Olivier Hubert
4. Zelna Weich
5. Charlotte Phillips
6. Dan McKenzie
7. Dani Hawarden
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