The Shifting Ape Podcast

22/12/2020

Check out our last episode for 2020, Episode 17 - Simon Fisher from Christie Walk (Eco-conscious living in the heart of Adelaide)

Have a listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape/episodes/2020-12-22T02_03_02-08_00

Simon is a long-standing resident of Christie Walk, a hub for sustainable living in every sense that sits on an old recycling depot on the Adelaide CBD.

Simon walks us through the community's history, the things that have worked well and a few that haven't, and (in true Christie Walk style) how they plan to continue challenging the way our homes and meeting spaces are designed and used.

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15/10/2020

Check out our latest episode with Nick Graalman - What does a low carbon life look like?

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Nick Graalman is a freelance camera operator and cinematographer based in South Australia. He is considered one of the early pioneers in motion control time-lapse photography, and has received several awards for his films that showcase the impact our species is having on the environment. In his most recent film, Nick and his partner spent a year changing almost everything about their lives, from how they commute and source their food to where their waste ends up, all with the hope to stay below 2 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person per year (a tough feat, Australia has an average per capita footprint of 17 tonnes). Nick shares some simple (and not so simple) ways you can also live a low carbon life.

Are you taking steps to live a low carbon life? Share your story in the comments - we would love to hear about your journey!

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23/09/2020

Check out our latest episode with Dr David Galler (COVID-19, climate change, community and the meaning of life)

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Dr. David Galler is an intensive care specialist at Middlemore Hospital in South Auckland, which serves over 600,000 of New Zealand’s most vulnerable people. David is the author of Things That Matter: Stories of Life & Death where he shares some of his experiences from over 25 years in the fast-paced world of an Intensive Care Unit. He is passionate about integrating indigenous culture and awareness of our changing climate into the medical ecosystem that he works within to improve the health of his community and our environment.

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10/09/2020

If you want to learn about growing your own food, keeping chickens, generating your own solar power and much more, head along to The Food Forest Open Day on October 4th.
You will be able to book your spot at www.foodforest.com.au in a week or two.

Also if you missed it, check out our episode with Graham Brookman from The Food Forest (How to create a permaculture wonderland from scratch).

Have a listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape/episodes/2020-05-22T04_41_26-07_00

The Food Forest is a 15 hectare property in Gawler where we grow over 160 varieties of organic fruit, nuts, grains, vegetables and timber. We run courses (including a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC)), tours, sell fortnightly at the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market and provide a wide range of...

02/09/2020

Check out our latest episode with Hanna & Jock Gammon from Junglefy - #14 How to weave nature into our concrete jungles

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With a perfect combination of scientific, horticultural and communications skills, Hanna and Jock Gammon seem to be uniquely qualified to help bring the natural world back into our built environment. They started Junglefy back in 2009, which has grown into one of Australia’s leading living infrastructure companies, having planted acres of green walls, roofs and facades on and within some of Australia’s most iconic buildings.

Want to learn more about the work that Hanna and Jock do with Junglefy, visit: junglefy.com.au

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12/08/2020

Check out our latest episode with David Paton (I'm worrying about what you have got against birds)

Have a listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape/episodes/2020-08-12T05_14_51-07_00

David Paton is an ornithologist, restoration ecologist and Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide. He has contributed to the understanding and management of Australia’s natural environment for over four decades, receiving multiple accolades for his work, including the Member of the Order of Australia (AM). David is one of three Directors of an intergenerational project called BioR with the vision to reconstruct habitats for biodiversity, while monitoring the outcomes and learning from the journey.

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29/07/2020

We are buzzing to be back with The Shifting Ape Podcast Season 2!

Check out our latest episode with Tim Washington (The way we power our lives will never be the same)

Have a listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape/episodes/2020-07-29T05_37_46-07_00

A one-time commercial lawyer turned transport electrification maverick, Tim Washington is helping to move Australia from electric vehicle laggards to leaders in vehicle-to-grid technology - which allows you to power your home and feed the grid with your electric vehicle. Tim is the co-founder of JET Charge and Chargefox, Melbourne-based sister companies that are installing a vast network of electric vehicle chargers across Australia all equipped with their own brand of payment and monitoring solutions. The way we commute and power our lives is changing fast, and Tim Washington and his colleagues are leading the charge.

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21/06/2020

The Shifting Ape team has thoroughly enjoyed our first 11 episodes with some truly inspiring change-makers. We would like to thank you all for listening in and for your valuable feedback as we learn and grow. We have some exciting new content in the pipeline and can't wait to share it with you, stay tuned 😁

If you haven't had a chance to check out our episodes so far, you can find them on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at:
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape

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Join Liam Crook and William Van Ausdal as they share the stories of people that are actively creating a positive future for our planet. They speak with inspirational "doers" to tease out practical solutions that you can either implement yourself, work with others to develop or advocate for.

07/06/2020

Check out our latest episode with Oliver Hunt (How to solve the medical industry's dirty little secret)

Have a listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape/episodes/2020-06-07T05_21_30-07_00

Oliver Hunt shares some pearls of wisdom about starting a company in his 20s that has taken on the mammoth task of tackling single-use medical waste. Oliver is the founder and CEO of Medsalv, which was formed in 2017 to combat the high level of waste produced in New Zealand’s healthcare system. By reprocessing used single-use medical devices and returning them to hospitals at a lower price than the original, for safe clinical re-use, Medsalv are a leading example of New Zealand's circular economy.

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31/05/2020

Check out our latest episode with Brent Barrett (Lessons learnt from a life of spirituality, hard science and politics)

Have a listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape/episodes/2020-05-31T05_31_24-07_00

Born and raised in the American West, Brent Barrett is a scientist by trade, having worked on farms, sparking a love of the land and learning. Now living in New Zealand, Brent is also a Councillor for Palmerston North City Council and leads the Environment & Sustainability and Active & Public Transport portfolios. He also leads efforts to bolster culture and environmental projects in the community and is a commissioner under the Resource Management Act.

Is there someone that you would like to hear on The Shifting Ape? Let us know in the comments.

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24/05/2020

Check out our latest episode with Graham Brookman from The Food Forest (How to create a permaculture wonderland from scratch).

Have a listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape/episodes/2020-05-22T04_41_26-07_00

Graham Brookman is a qualified horticulturist, teacher and Permaculture designer and is inaugural chairman of the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market. Graham and his family purchased a 15 hectare property in the early ‘80 and they have turned the space into a permaculture wonderland, where they live and share the hard-won lessons that the land has bestowed to them over the years.

Is there someone that you would like to hear on The Shifting Ape? Let us know in the comments.

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20/05/2020

Damn, the hairless one can breed...

17/05/2020

Check out our latest episode with Mark Baker-Jones (How does a trained ninja tackle climate change?)

Mark Baker-Jones is a special counsel who leads on climate change issues and adaptation in both New Zealand and in Australia. In this episode, Mark shares some of the lessons he has learnt throughout his career and some ideas about how our species can tackle climate change. Oh, and did we mention he is a traditionally trained ninja!

Have a listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape/episodes/2020-05-13T05_34_11-07_00

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11/05/2020

Episode #7: Daniele Bolelli - Learning from the past and facing your fear

Daniele Bolelli is a writer, martial artist, university professor and podcaster based in Southern California. His books and podcasts crack open the nut of ideologies, helping the audience to pick through the deeply embedded dogmatic chaff and find the juicy, useful bits that they can use in their everyday lives.

Listen on SPOTIFY:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4MYIF5ASOxmXvvAmvHVFQB?si=e4woKT4UQZ2cdFj_GLRcgw

Listen on iTunes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-shifting-ape/id1487633675

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03/05/2020

Our guest this week is Bradley Bird Williams, an Occupational Therapist who is helping kids navigate their complex natural habitat - their everyday lives. Brad is passionate about changing kid's lives for the better through belonging, connection and occupation; and has started a small business called Naturally Gathered, where he helps parents and kids to reconnect with nature, their community and themselves.

Have a listen on your Podcast app or at:
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape/episodes/2020-05-03T04_49_32-07_00

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26/04/2020

Our guest this week, Steve Hoepfner, runs Wagtail Farm, an urban farm/micro market garden aiming to develop soil, grow nutrient dense food and help to educate anyone interested in doing the same. In this episode, Steve shares some practical tips and stories about growing your own food, indigenous culture and wild plant harvesting.

Have a listen on your Podcast app or at:
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape/episodes/2020-04-26T03_48_30-07_00

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20/04/2020

Our guest this week, Donovan Burton, is a leading climate change adaptation specialist who has helped hundreds of organisations around Australia and New Zealand identify risks and opportunities in response to a changing climate.

Donovan focuses on helping organisations make informed decisions and support the development of effective climate change policy.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/theshiftingape/episodes/2020-04-16T04_34_39-07_00

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18/04/2020

If you are looking for ways to get involved in creating a positive future once our COVID-19 rules have relaxed, check out The Forktree Project, an amazing land restoration initiative started by our recent guest, Tim Jarvis.

12/04/2020

Good morning dear Hominids.
Episode 3 of The Shifting Ape Podcast is now available on your Podcast App or through the link below.

Our guest this week, Tim Jarvis AM, is an environmental explorer, adventurer, climber, author and documentary filmmaker. In this episode we explore the challenges of leadership, adventure and how to effectively tackle big issues.

Enjoy!

Stay tuned next Monday for our next episode where we discuss how organisations and individuals are adapting to a changing climate, and how we can make the most of our current COVID crisis.

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Tim Jarvis AM is an environmental explorer, adventurer, climber, author and documentary filmmaker, with Masters qualifications in environmental science and environmental law. In this episode we explore the challenges of leadership, adventure and how to effectively tackle big issues.

05/04/2020

Calling all fellow apes!
Episode 2 of The Shifting Ape Podcast is now available on your Podcast App or through the link below.

Our guest this week, Joan Gibbs, has spent her life learning about the natural environment and the role humans can play as custodians of the land. We discuss personal and societal trauma, and how restoring nature and our connection to it may just be the perfect remedy.

Stay tuned next Monday for our next episode where we discuss leadership, adventure and how to effectively tackle big issues.

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Joan Gibbs is a self described “grassland woman” who has spent her life learning about the natural environment and the role humans can play as custodians of the land. Joan has inspired and shared her knowledge with hundreds of students over the years, creating a veritable army of conservationist...

30/03/2020

Great Apes, now that we are (mostly) at home; let's have a listen to our first episode! For a half-hour, we will hear from Chris Teo-Sherrell (a scientist, prophet returned and change-maker) on his life and lessons as we move towards a more intentional future. Keep your ears open next Monday, as we will have another inspiring guest speaking to self discovery, nature and regeneration.

Chris Teo-Sherrell has a PhD in ecology and agriculture and lives a connected and environmentally responsible life in New Zealand. This man walks the talk when it comes to sustainability! In this episode Chris shares some practical advice for those of us that want to live a more sustainable life. Ch...

27/03/2020

27/03/2020

Monday is our virtual release podcast party. Episode 1 - Release Party El D Crook

27/03/2020

Interesting episodes coming to you soon!

24/03/2020