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What's Your Map?

Oculi Mundi
Cartography
Maps
Dutch East India Company
Joan Blaeu
World War II
British Library
Sunderland Collection
History
A New Image Of the World
Atlas Maior
Oculi Mundi
Culture
Navigation
Exploration
University Of Southern Maine
Chicago History Of Cartography Project
Wild World
Dwayne Fields
Jainism
Bordeaux

From historians, scientists and writers to creatives and cultural custodians, people have used maps as a source of knowledge, guidance, and inspiration for centuries. Winner of the Gold award at the British Podcast Awards 2025 in the Education category! Join award-winning expert Professor Jerry Brotton, as in each episode he invites a guest to share a map close to their heart - and unfurl the i... more

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This week, Jerry meets Ross Perlin, a linguist, writer, and translator focused on exploring and supporting linguistic diversity. Ross is the co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance (ELA), a non-profit organisation dedicated to documenting Ind... more

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This week, Jerry meets Dr. Richard A. Pegg, the Director and Curator of Asian Art at the MacLean Collection, Asian map aficionado, and proud owner of Blue China Map shoes!

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In this episode of WHAT’S YOUR MAP? we are transported to the wild mountains of Southern Norway as Jerry speaks with adventurer, climber, and trained nurse Cecilie Skog. An extremely accomplished explorer, Cecilie has climbed all seven of the world's... more

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The British Podcast Awards GOLD winning podcast returns on March 25th!

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Recent Guests

Bill Rankin
Cartographer and historian at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: What's Your Map? returns on March 25 with Season 5!
Cecilie Skog
Climber
Episode: What's Your Map? returns on March 25 with Season 5!
Rohini Rai
Sociologist
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Richard Pegg
Curator
Episode: What's Your Map? returns on March 25 with Season 5!
Jonathan Wright
Master Globemaker and Conservator
Episode: What's Your Map? returns on March 25 with Season 5!
Ross Perlin
Preserver of Endangered Languages
N.Y.C.
Episode: What's Your Map? returns on March 25 with Season 5!
Marcello Canuto
Archaeologist
Episode: What's Your Map? returns on March 25 with Season 5!
Debbie Ding
Singaporean artist
Episode: What's Your Map? returns on March 25 with Season 5!
Michaela Vieser
Award-winning writer based in Berlin with a focus on nature and sound
Episode: S4 Ep6: From Meadow to Metropolis: Mapping a World of Sound with Michaela Vieser

Host

Jerry Brotton
Historian and map expert

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • A roller coaster worth every second!

    Jerry has the gift of story telling. Essential to such complex topics he is tackling. Making it’s accessible and incredibly memorable. Every episode is a treat. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jshopck
    Francea year ago
  • Great perspective

    Engaging and new perspectives on cartography. Nicely produced.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScottJB2
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sound and vision

    Wonderful to be able to see the maps as well as hear the conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    La Sposa Chic
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fascinating insights!

    A range of unique perspectives on maps and the stories behind them. A highly recommended listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FleurLondon
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A unique listen

    I love maps and love the conversation with experts and people who love maps like me. Jerry is a fantastic host too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Papertoad
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise accessible storytelling of complex topics.
Sound design enhances the experience and helps visualize maps while listening.
Guests are varied and insightful, expanding maps beyond technical detail.

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#223
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#237
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#236
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Talking Points

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S5 Ep2: The Beauty of Blue with Richard Pegg
Q: Could you give me the title as well in the original? What are we seeing here with this map?
Richard explains the terrestrial map title with the long Chinese designation and the meaning of the key terms, revealing that the map is an
S4 Ep4: Smuggling Silk: WWII Escape Maps with Dr. Barbara A. Bond
Q: Can you just explain the importance of Danzig and why we're looking at this map of Danzig?
Danzig was significant because MI9 decided it was one of the best escape routes; almost 30% of escaping prisoners of war used this port to board Swedish ships and reach safety since Sweden was neutral during WWII.
What's Your Map? Live at the British Library: Lessons in Scouting with Dwayne Fields
Q: What is the mystery that Baden-Powell is interested in relation to maps?
The mystery encourages imagination and exploration, allowing young people to create their own adventures based on maps.
What's Your Map? Live at the British Library: Lessons in Scouting with Dwayne Fields
Q: What's your map that you've brought today, Dwayne?
Dwayne presents a map drawn by Robert Baden-Powell that uses artistic elements to convey military information.
S4 Ep3: Fighting the Robber of Youth with Dr. Animesh Sinha
Q: What does the map reveal that written documents cannot?
The map visually represents TB cases and aids in understanding and addressing hotspots, making resource allocation more effective.

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What is What's Your Map? about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on maps as lenses into history, culture, and personal meaning, featuring a rotating slate of historians, scientists, artists, and explorers who share a map close to their heart and unpack the stories, methods, and implications behind it. Episodes often roam from ancient cartography and colonial legacies to sound mapping, indigenous perspectives, and wartime escape maps, offering richly contextual conversations that blend scholarship with creative storytelling. A standout across episodes is the way maps illuminate identity, memory, and power, often through interdisciplinary guests who merge research with artistry or fieldwork. Potential listeners who crave thoughtful, story-driven explorations of maps, place, and human exper... more

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