The Master Pods

07/04/2021

🎙This week, we had the chance to talk with Henner Busch, an educator and researcher of sustainable energy + climate governance for ’s Centre for Sustainable Studies, (LUCSUS).

👨‍🏫 Henner identifies himself as a teacher first, so his episode is naturally filled with tips and useful resources on how to “operationalize” yourself for a more sustainable world. (Links provided in the comments below!)

17/03/2021

To imagine a new economic system, we must travel well into the not-so-near future and work our way back from that new system 🚀.  That’s called backcasting, and Timothée Parrique has an exceptional time traveling story to share with us. And this is just a little peak. There’s 900 pages more to read if you’re feeling extra curious! 🧐😅
On Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧

10/02/2021

Sneak peek into today's episode with Anitra Paris from Barkley Project Group! This week, hear the breakdown of what it takes to be a clean energy policy analyst ⚡️

This one is chock-full of advice and quotable moments! Tune in to find out about her job, and the insightful advice she has for aspiring sustainability professionals 🎧

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20/01/2021

First interview of Season 2 is up!! 🎊 Big thank you to Jordy van Osch of Chainable for explaining to us what Kitchen-as-a-Service is 🧐 And sharing his journey to becoming Chief Technology Officer of a small but mighty start-up in the Netherlands 👏🏼

Check out the full episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify 🎧



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Welcome back Master Podders! We are kicking off Season 2 by welcoming back Jordy van Osch, who is the Chief Technology Officer at Chainable. Jordy co-founded Chainable in the Netherlands in early 2020. Chainable's mission is to become the world's first circular kitchen, where kitchens are not sold t...

20/01/2021

First interview of Season 2 is up!! 🎊 Big thank you to Jordy van Osch of Chainable for explaining to us what Kitchen-as-a-Service is 🧐 And sharing your journey to becoming Chief Technology Officer of a small but mighty start-up in the Netherlands 👏🏼

Check out the full episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify 🎧



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01/12/2020

Choosing local food 🥦🍎🌽 is a preference for many. But how does this food from right next door - from small producers - work with the large supplier’s massive chains? Can they work together or do their interests conflict? Tune into this week’s episode and hear Esther Lutz tell us about her case study of Hamburg’s supermarkets and their handling of regional products.

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Did you know your local products may be shipped across the country and back to your supermarket because of logistical supply chains? From the farm to your home, there’s a whole organizational network behind. Find out how we can make it a little more sustainable in this week’s episode with Esther...

18/11/2020

Did you know that each week the average person consumes one credit card worth of plastic? 😟 Tune into this week's episode as Jordy van Osch tells us about how we can stop these harmful particles from entering the environment (and our food system) using circular economic principles.

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One credit card's worth... That's how much plastic the average person consumes every week! This week, Jordy van Osch tells us about the issue of microplastic waste and how we can stop these harmful particles from entering the environment (and our food system) using the circular economy. Tune in to l...

13/11/2020

Given the state of the election in the United States, one question remains: how much do you trust in democracy?
This week Tomasz Forsberg informs us on tools that help make democracy stronger 💪 Listen in and find out more!

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Ever wonder what tools democracies have at their disposal to solve the most complex and pressing issues? From abortion rights to meaningful climate action, citizens’ assemblies can help whole societies move forward. Do you know what they are? Tune into this week’s episode where Olivier interview...

06/11/2020

Do you know what fiber-to-fiber recycling is? 🤔 Listen in while we chat with Maria to find out more about this technique and how we can use it to put a stop to fashion industry waste 👔👗

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‎Education · 2020

03/11/2020

Are you age-ist? 🧐 An aging population is a reality in many western countries, so how can we make sure that these valuable members of society are kept feeling useful and productive? In last week’s episode, Matilde told us about how everyone can be included in sustainable development - no matter their age! Tune in and learn more 💚
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Are you age-ist..? An aging population is a reality in many western countries, so how can we make sure that these valuable members of society are kept feeling useful and productive? In this week’s episode, Matilde tells us about how everyone can be included in sustainable development - no matter t...

03/11/2020

Next podcast guest: Rudi! Most of us look for specific labels when we buy our food. Organic, fair-trade, we all know them! But are they really effective? Tune into this episode and listen to Rudi who studied the Swedish eco-label KRAV and its reputation of setting a very high bar in terms of environmental performance. She looks at how the KRAV certification affects soil! You know, the stuff that literally all of our food comes from!

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Most of us look for specific labels when we buy our food. Organic, fair-trade, we all know them! But are they really effective? Tune into this week's episode and listen to Rudi who studied the Swedish eco-label KRAV and its reputation of setting a very high bar in terms of environmental performance....

14/10/2020

Have you ever thought about the power of vegetarianism? Or what the steak on your plate has to do with hegemonic masculinity? We have a new epiosde - out today - where we talk to Carolin Farfalla abour her master thesis "The Power of Vegetarianism." Tune in and learn more!
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Over the last couple of years, most people have understood that eating meat harms the environment. But what does vegetarianism have to do with the dominant culture and hegemonic masculinity? This week's guest, Carolin, focuses on environmental vegetarianism and its power, and the episode will, for s...

07/10/2020

To mine or not to mine? That is the question 💎 Our world is increasingly filled with mineral-rich batteries and devices, so how does mining impact the local communities that work and live nearby? Tune into this week’s episode as Julia Schwab chats with Rachael about her research and what she learned while living in a mining town in Chile 🇨🇱

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‎Education · 2020

23/09/2020

Ever wondered how to get your social circle to *actually* listen when you talk about climate change?
Tune in this week as Laura chats with Carlotta Harms about her research on the psychological side of sustainability 🧠 Listen in to learn about apocalypse fatigue and effective climate change communication 💪👥

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You have probably experienced this feeling before: you see a post about climate change and the message makes you feel absolutely helpless. This is called apocalypse fatigue, a numbness resulting from confrontation with too much negative information. Listen in to this weeks episode to find out more a...

16/09/2020

The Master Pods are back and diving into the deep end with Leonie Schiedek this week 🌊 Leonie's work centres on the importance of good water governance as a key factor in tackling the emerging water crisis ⚖️

Leonie's sustainability tip? Start with the low-hanging fruit 🍎 Identify the areas that are easiest for you to change to live more sustainably, and start with those 🌱

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What solutions exist to holding off the emerging water crisis? The Master Pods are back from break and this week Rachael chats with Leonie Schiedek about her research on good water governance, where she fills us in on what governments and stakeholders can do to delay (or maybe even prevent?) the gro...

09/09/2020

Hej everyone, the Master Pods are hoping you all had a great summer ☀️ Your hosts are back from break and will be publishing new shows again next week! Stay tuned for some more awesome content 😄 💚

13/08/2020

Hej friends far and wide! The Master Pods is on vacation for the month of August and will be back with more awesome content in September 🌟🌱

As always, if you want to chat with us about your research or know someone who you think should share theirs, feel free to reach out to us via our social media platforms! 💚

Have a great rest of the summer everyone ☀️🌻

31/07/2020

Attention all spenders 💸 (yes, that means you)! This week's episode is about climate-smart investing with Anne Kästner 💰📈🌱 Listen in to find out more about sustainable investments and the risks of climate change on our economies 💡

Anne’s sustainability tip? Invest sustainably! Know where your money is going and don’t be afraid to ask questions to your bank 💸

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‎Show The Master Pods, Ep Ep. 9: Climate Risk in Equity Portfolios with Anne Kästner - Jul 29, 2020

16/07/2020

Up next on the podcast is the lovely Sophie Ridler! In keeping with last week’s episode, Sophie tells us about the transition to circular fashion using the oft-overlooked designer's perspective 👚👕

Sophie’s sustainability tip? Use and up-cycle what you already have rather than buying new ♻️ Check it out now! 💚

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‎Show The Master Pods, Ep Ep. 8: The Designer Perspective in Fast Fashion with Sophie Ridler - Jul 15, 2020

10/07/2020

Can a transition to a circular economy be achieved through digital platforms? Find out in this week’s episode, live on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Our very special guest this week is also our music creator Jakob Roséen 😄 Tune in today to learn more!! 💚

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‎Show The Master Pods, Ep Ep. 7: Circular Economy in the Fashion Industry with Jakob Roséen - Jul 8, 2020

24/06/2020

Do you have a green thumb? 🌱 Listen in as Sagnik Sinha Roy describes the advantages of green roofs on energy and food security - all while saving you some 💸

Out today on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Tune in again next week for more awesome content 💚

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‎Show The Master Pods, Ep Ep. 5: Green Roofs in Cold Climates with Sagnik Sinha Roy - Jun 24, 2020

17/06/2020

In case you missed it, last week was co-founder Olivier Rostang Rejdvik’s turn to share his work on the link between green spaces and health inequality within cities. This one is a walk in the park! 😉🌳💚

Tune in today on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. And check back next week for more awesome content.

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‎Education · 2020

17/06/2020

We’re taking this week’s episode out to the hills of the Himalayas! Tune in as Benjamin Jungblut describes his research on the dynamics of rural development in Dolakha, Nepal 🌏💚

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‎Education · 2020

09/06/2020

Our 2nd episode is out now on Spotify! Listen in as co-founder Rachael Gradeen chats about sustainable greenhouses in Canada 🌱🇨🇦

Tune in again later this week for more awesome content 💚

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Listen to this episode from The Master Pods on Spotify. Welcome back to the podcast! Up this week, join your host Laura Meßner and learn about sustainable greenhouses, energy transitions, and the energy-water-food nexus in Alberta, Canada with our guest, Rachael Gradeen. Tune in again next week for...

26/05/2020

Co-founder Laura is our next guest on the podcast! Tune in to hear about her research on alternative transit in this week's episode of the Master Pods. Out now on Spotify! 💚
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Listen to this episode from The Master Pods on Spotify. Tune into our second episode with this week's guest (and Master Pods co-founder) Laura Meßner. Join your host this week, Olivier Rostang, and dive into the details of bus rapid transit and its alternatives in Sub-Saharan Africa. Let's get star...

20/05/2020

20/05/2020

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20/05/2020

Learn a little bit about your hosts in the intro episode, out TODAY on Spotify! 😎

20/05/2020

We have tons of great content lined up for you! Tune in to hear it all from the experts 📚🎓

20/05/2020

Check out our first intro episode - out TODAY on Spotify! 💚🎙

18/05/2020