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The Meandering Pod

Cam, Dom, Bec and Lotta
Montara Oil Spill
Indonesia
Biodiversity Hotspot
Climate Change
Southwest Australia
Ecosystems
Carnivorous Plants
Australia
Permaculture
Thailand
Palm Oil
Singapore
Timor Sea
Lombok
Colonialism
Biodiversity
Invasive Species
Denmark Community Wind Farm
Stromatolites
PTTEP Australasia

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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Welcome to another episode of The Meandering Pod!

This week you’re in for another bonus ep - woohoo! It features bikepacker-extraordinaire and Aussie legend John Paul Lopez Taberdo, AKA JP. He an expert in his frield and someone we’ve become fast f... more

Hey guys! Click play if you want to hear an hour update of the last 6 weeks - recorded unedited on Cams phone. We’re currently bikepacking together in Kyrgyzstan, and many things have gone awry! However, it is beautiful and we’re leaving problems beh... more

Welcome back for another episode of The Meandering Pod!!!

This week, we’re hopping back for a final episode about Japan – specifically the worst disaster it ever faced. Although many people may would remember hearing about the 2011 Fukushima nuclear... more

Did you know 5 families control more than half of the Korean economy and ALL of its politicians? Meet the Chaebol - the driving force behind Koreas economic miracle but also the root of many of the countries present day issues from corruption and ine... more

Welcome to another group episode of The Meandering Pod!

Not much time has passed but a lot has happened – strap in while we update you on the shenanigans our group got into while travelling from Japan to China via Korea.

This episode also feature... more

How much do you know about protists? How much do you know about their behaviour and intelligence? I’m gonna guess very little, as that’s where I was not that long ago. The world of these obscure creatures is incredibly complex and fascinating, as the... more

Join Dom, Lotta and special guest Sharran as they talk all about snow and how it’s changing. How is changing snow affecting the skiing world? The Winter Olympics? Plants, animals, and humans who reply on snow and snowmelt? And what can we do about al... more

Wowee, it’s been a hot second! And it’s HALF WAY THROUGH OUR TRIP! Another group episode for all your travel ramblings and, of course, the reveal of who topped the brick rankings for the past three months. The four of us are finally reunited (however... 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

Dom
Co-host exploring climate phenomena and travel narratives, frequently guiding discussions with a focus on hydropower, environmental impact, and regional ecosystems.
Lotta
Co-host discussing hydropower, floods, climate, and cultural travel experiences.
Cam
Co-host providing travel perspectives and cultural discussions across regions.
Bec
Co-host contributing to discussions on sustainability, biodiversity, and regional development.

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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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Four travelers document long-form journeys across Asia and beyond, blending immersive on-the-ground travel storytelling with thoughtful conversations about climate, politics, sustainability, and cultural exchange. Across recent episodes, the group surfaces complex issues at the intersection of development and environment—hydropower impacts on riverine ecosystems, the political dynamics of Southeast Asia, flood resilience amid climate change, palm-oil sustainability, and migrant labor in urban centers—paired with vivid travel anecdotes, cultural encounters, and practical insights from permaculture and community-driven initiatives. The show often pairs personal travel experiences with rigorous context on local livelihoods, biodiversity, and s... more

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2. Mr. Tony
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4. Dr. Anna Ramrath
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