Fascinate Pod
By Fascinate Productions
Fascinate Pod is a positive minded podcast for anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of their world and issues within it.
Through scientific research, activism or thinking about the problems facing society today, brilliant minds are at work making change happen behind the scenes.
Host Sam Brown (FRSA) pulls back the curtain, speaking to the pioneers out to make a difference.
Through the uninhibited exchange of ideas, let’s see if we can improve the quality of all of our lives and have some fun along the way.
Through scientific research, activism or thinking about the problems facing society today, brilliant minds are at work making change happen behind the scenes.
Host Sam Brown (FRSA) pulls back the curtain, speaking to the pioneers out to make a difference.
Through the uninhibited exchange of ideas, let’s see if we can improve the quality of all of our lives and have some fun along the way.
Latest episode
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#14 Jemima Parry-Jones - The vulture crisis & worldwide bird conservation
Jemima Parry-Jones MBE is a conservationist, author, raptor breeder, lecturer, consultant and is the Director of the International Centre for Birds of Prey (https://www.icbp.org/) . Today she discusses her life, influences and her views on conserva… -
#13 Alice Bell - On Climate change. What can we do?
Alice Bell is the Director of Communications at We Are Possible. The charity, based in North London, supports people and groups across the UK doing bold, beautiful things to tackle climate change. @FascinatePod (https://twitte… -
#12 Mark Purvis - Mixed Ability Sport. Changing the world one tackle at a time!
Mark, or 'Doc' to his friends, is an avid cold water swimmer. He worked as a GP for 35 years, and is currently a director at IMAS (International Mixed Ability Sport). The charity are breaking down barriers for people to participate in mainstream... -
#11 Ryan MacDonald - Earth, Mars, then beyond. How do we know whats out there?
Ryan is a theoretical astrophysicist based at the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge. His work involves examining the atmospheres of distant planets with the ultimate goal of finding signs of life. Obsessed with space exploration since he was a... -
#10 John Fowler - Up close and personal with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Would you keep your cool?
Author of A FOREST IN THE CLOUDS: MY YEAR AMONG THE MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN THE REMOTE ENCLAVE OF DIAN FOSSEY John has some incredible stories from his time in Rwanda. From being charged by a silverback to cuddles with an orphan gorilla, John’s time at.… -
#9 Claire Lyons - Protect the planet on a budget. What changes can we all make for a better world?
Claire is the matriarch of the frugal family. Built on the 4 pillars; People, Planet, Pocket & Parenting, she's bursting with ideas and recommendations on how to live a greener, cleaner life without the hefty price tag you may think comes along... -
#7 David Badcock - Drug policy reform. What does the evidence say?
CEO of Drug Science, The Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs, discusses the effect our current drug policy is having and why it needs to be changed to a policy backed by evidence. Drug Science - http://www.drugscience.org.uk/ Clark... -
#6 Dr Flàvia Belham - Applying learning to life. How can we all learn more effectively?
Dr Belham now applies her neuroscience expertise to improve social mobility through education. Working with the social enterprise Seneca Learning, they offer a free platform to schools, teachers and students enabling them to learn and study in a more… -
#5 Dino Hodzovic & Beth Keeble - Staying Positive, fit & mindful. How can we live a healthy, happy and totally awesome life?
Sam is joined by Dino Hodzovic & Beth Keeble. They share their expertise in all things health and fitness while their infectious optimism and positive outlook will have you smiling all the way to the gym... Or on a mindful walk ... -
#4 Dr Susan Cheyne - Wildlife conservation. Why are gibbons the coolest ape?
Susan lectures in primate conservation at Oxford Brookes University. She is a co-director of the Borneo Nature Foundation and vice-chair of the IUCN Primate Specialist Group Section on Small Apes. Gibbons are the focus of a lot of Susan's research an…
