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The Meandering Pod

Cam, Dom, Bec and Lotta
Montara Oil Spill
Indonesia
Biodiversity Hotspot
Southwest Australia
Ecosystems
Australia
Climate Change
Carnivorous Plants
Permaculture
Timor Sea
Lombok
Invasive Species
Denmark Community Wind Farm
Stromatolites
PTTEP Australasia
West Timor
Class Action Lawsuit
Environmental Consciousness
Ecological Processes
Renewable Energy

We are four travelling beans from Perth who have taken on the challenge (and adventure) of journeying from our isolated home to Europe by trail, rail and sail. Join us as we meander across Asia, exploring different continents, cultures and conversations – no flights, no rush.

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This week join Dom and Lotta for a chat about a cool thing many birds do - migration! Inspired by a bird watching mission to Poyang Lake in China, for Lotta’s birdday, Dom and Lotta have become amateur bird nerds, and can’t wait to chat all the amazi... more

Cam and Bec discuss the history of coffee, the ethics of the industry and we hear from Mike, a small coffee roaster in Thailand.

Sit down with a cuppa and prepare to have your socks blown off about the humble drink, tea. What is it? Where did it come from? When did the British start drinking teas? Join me as I take part in a tea ceremony with tea master Mabel in her home in Ku... more

Join Dom and Lotta for this special bonus episode where they discuss bin diving, the Australian food system and its abundant food waste. This is a re-run of a radio show that they did for Lotta’s mums radio show Considering Earth, on Denmark Communit... more

Laos has the unenviable title of being the most heavily bombed country per capita in the world.

In this episode, we’ll be unpacking why, as well as the dangerous legacy of unexploded ordinances (UXOs) left in the lives of everyday Laotian people.

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Damning the Mekong - Can we call hydropower clean energy? Whilst certainly renewable, hydropower can’t claim to have clean hands on the Mekong River, where it is causing widespread ecological and social damage, across many national borders. Despite t... more

Cam takes a meander through Thai political history, including how Thailand avoided colonisation, why they keep fighting with Cambodia and how they continue as a stable, prosperous country despite having a military coup roughly every eight years.

Apo... more

Join Lotta and Dom as they dive deep into the floodwaters that hit South East Asia last year - and swim through the nuanced and shocking currents of human’s relationships with floods from the past into the future. We also do a bit of a nerd out about... more

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Recent Guests

Professor Jomo Kwame Sundaram
An award-winning Malaysian academic and economist with extensive studies into colonial and economic forces in Malaysia.
Various universities and the UN
Episode: MALAYSIA – Can Palm Oil Ever Be Sustainable?
Mr. Tony
Founder of Bright Course Foundation
Bright Course Foundation
Episode: INDONESIA – Archipelago Antics and our Time at the BC Foundation
Jane Hammond
Award-winning documentarian and filmmaker of 'A Crude Injustice'
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: INDONESIA – Fighting Back Against 'A Crude Injustice'
Dr. Anna Ramrath
Sedimentary geologist with a passion for stromatolites
Denmark Community Radio
Episode: AUSTRALIA - Stromatolites! Living rocks!
Paul Llewellyn
Instrumental in making the wind farm happen
Denmark Community Wind Farm
Episode: AUSTRALIA – Denmark Community Wind Farm

Hosts

Bec
Co-host of the travel podcast, focuses on cultural exploration and community engagement.
Dom
Co-host with a focus on social justice issues within the context of travel.
Lotta
Co-host with an interest in environmental sciences and cultural narratives.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

LAOS - Damning the Mekong - a Discussion on Hydropower with Dom and Lotta
Q: Are the benefits of hydropower electricity on the Mekong worth it?
It's a complex question with no easy answer; considerations of social and environmental impacts suggest that the costs may outweigh the benefits.
MALAYSIA – Can Palm Oil Ever Be Sustainable?
Q: Could you explain its origins to us, and also how it became established in what is now modern-day Malaysia?
Professor Jomo explains that the rubber industry in Malaysia emerged with high demand for rubber in the early 20th century, mainly due to the automobile industry, leading to British involvement and the smuggling of rubber seeds to establish plantations.
SINGAPORE - The City Built on Migrant Labour
Q: What is contract substitution and why is it a problem?
Contract substitution occurs when a worker is made to sign a new contract with inferior terms after arrival, often due to debts. This limits their ability to refuse poor employment conditions, exacerbating their vulnerabilities.
SINGAPORE - The City Built on Migrant Labour
Q: What are the main issues female domestic workers face in Singapore?
Female domestic workers contend with being required to live with their employers, which creates power imbalances and allows for exploitative working conditions, including unlimited working hours and lack of privacy.
SINGAPORE - The City Built on Migrant Labour
Q: What is the normal experience for a low paid migrant worker coming to Singapore for the first time?
Most low wage migrant workers are from Bangladesh, India, or Myanmar, seeking better opportunities abroad. They face immense debt from recruitment fees, which they struggle to pay off due to low wages once in Singapore.

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Focusing on immersive travel experiences, the content features a group of four friends as they journey overland from Australia to Europe, sharing their adventures across various cultures in Asia. The episodes highlight their interactions with local communities, exploration of significant social issues, and discussions on topics such as sustainability, environmental conservation, and cultural practices. Listeners can expect a mix of personal stories, expert insights from guests related to each region, and thought-provoking discussions about the complexities of travel in relation to broader societal and environmental themes. The blend of travel narratives and cultural discussions, along with critical examinations of global issues, sets this p... more

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2. Mr. Tony
3. Jane Hammond
4. Dr. Anna Ramrath
5. Paul Llewellyn

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