
South Pole is an Antarctica podcast exploring the science, wildlife, history, and human stories of the world’s southernmost continent. Hosted by science communicator Clark Marchese, each episode features conversations with the researchers, historians, explorers, policymakers, artists, and conservation practitioners working to understand Antarctica and its global importance.
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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | Earth SciencesScienceNature | ||||

Antarctic seafloor life stores carbon for centuries. Marine ecologist Dr. Narissa Bax explains Antarctic blue carbon, the carbon captured and stored by marine organisms and ocean habitats. The episode follows carbon from phytoplankton through cold-wa... more
Elephant seals collect data beneath the Southern Ocean. Dr. Clive McMahon explains how researchers equip southern elephant seals with miniature conductivity, temperature, and depth sensors. As the seals dive and travel through remote waters that are ... more
Jackie Ronne changed who could explore Antarctica. Polar historian Dr. Joanna Kafarowski recounts how Ronne joined the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition in 1947 as a full expedition member and became one of the first two women to overwinter on the ... more
The Antarctic Treaty turned rivalry into cooperation. Political and environmental philosopher Dr. Alejandra Mancilla traces how overlapping territorial claims, international tensions, and the Cold War led twelve countries to sign the Antarctic Treaty... more
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This show centers on Antarctica, blending science, policy, history, and human stories to illuminate how polar research connects to global climate, conservation, and geopolitics. Episodes frequently explore governance frameworks (like the Antarctic Treaty System), the science of carbon storage and oceanography, and personal narratives of pioneers and researchers in extreme environments. A notable thread is the emphasis on storytelling that translates complex scientific topics into engaging, policy-relevant discussions, with guests ranging from marine ecologists to polar historians. The mix of rigorous science, historical context, and accessibility makes it appealing to listeners who want a thoughtful, interdisciplinary look at the icy contin... more
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Recent guests on South Pole include:
1. Narissa Bax
2. Dr. Clive McMahon
3. Joanna Kafarowski
4. Alejandra Mancilla
5. Carol Devine
6. Dr. Joe Levy
7. Dr. Carolyn Philpott
8. Dr. Tas van Ommen
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