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On The OutsideJoin us at Tremula Festival 2024 in Brighton!Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeExciting news! On The Outside is going to be in Brighton on 21st September doing a live show as part of @tremulanetwork Tremula Festival đđťWeâll be joined on stage at the 8pm show by some previous OTO guests, @ogsworld @frit_tam @watchmesee and @frantic.tea to talk about our connection to the outdoors, and the activism happening there, as individuals, communities and brands.As always, this will just be the start of the conversation and weâll be inviting the audience t...2024-09-1801 min
Black Earth PodcastBlack Earth Podcast - Season 3 FinaleThank you so much for tuning into Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast. In this season, we have been meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature.In this season finale, Black Earth team, Marion and Anesu, reflect on their changing relationships with nature as well their key take-aways from Season 3. We also discuss what is to come for Black Earth Podcast.Although Season 3 has completed, we have some upcoming plans that you can get involved in that we will be announcing on our social media and...2024-07-1743 min
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: Uncolonising nature with Alexis Pauline GumbsâHow do we practice this revolution in a way that embodies the best of what we have as humans and the best of what we can observe in other species?â - MarionIn Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast, we are meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature. Today we meet Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs from North Carolina, United States. Alexis is a queer black feminist, love evangelist and an aspirational favourite cousin to all living beings. They are also the author...2024-06-261h 20
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: Understanding energy justice with Dr. Mfoniso AntiaIn Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast, we are meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature.In this episode, we meet Dr. Mfoniso Antia who is a scientist and Programme Manager at the Health of Mother Earth Foundation in Nigeria. Health of Mother Earth Foundation is a pioneering ecological think tank advocating for environmental justice and food sovereignty in Nigeria and Africa at large.Dr. Mfoniso is from the Niger Delta in Nigeria, which is a culturally and resource rich region that has been tragically impacted...2024-06-191h 01
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: How to build affordable, inclusive and sustainable homes with Etta MadeteIn Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast, we are meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature.In this episode, we meet the amazing Etta Madete. Etta is an architect, advocate and real estate developer from Kenya. As the founder of Zima Homes, her passion and lifeâs work is building affordable, inclusive and sustainable housing for communities who need it the most. In our conversation, we unpack what affordable and sustainable housing means, why spatial justice is important and how we can design urban spaces for all...2024-06-121h 01
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: How art can transform our relationship with nature with Bryony EllaIn Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast, we are meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature.In todayâs episode, we meet Bryony Ella. Bryony is an inspiring artist-researcher who creates immersive and engaging public artworks that help us reimagine our relationship with nature. In this episode, Bryony talks to us about her incredible artistic practice and how an emerging idea called embodied ecology can help us reconnect with nature and rediscover ourselves as nature.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction0...2024-05-291h 02
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: Itâs World Biodiversity Day! Join us to celebrate with the #ListenToNature ChallengeToday is World Biodiversity Day!!It's a day for us to celebrate the incredible diversity of life on our beautiful planet. Biodiversity is all about the variety and interconnectedness of life on Earth, from the soil beneath our feet to the birds above and everything in between.Instead of a regular Black Earth episode, we want you to spend one hour this week listening to nature.Have a listen to the episode to find out why biodiversity is so important and also really, really good for your wellbeing. Share this challenge w...2024-05-2205 minOn The OutsideAS WE REST: Soraya Abdel-Hadi is Prompted by NatureText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeFollowing on from the last episode on 'interviewing as an ally', this is the first episode in a series of crossovers where we share interviews with some of our previous panellists. This episode comes from a podcast called Prompted by Nature, from the very aptly named Helen Forester. Helen chats to creative people to learn how nature feeds into and inspires there work, and in this episode she speaks to Soraya Abdel-Hadi. Listeners of On The Outside will know Soraya from episode on...2024-04-251h 17
On The OutsidePodcasts, outdoors and interviewing as an ally (with Rob Darfi from The Outdoors Adventure Podcast)Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeThis episode was inspired by the idea of 'interviewing as an ally'.Robert Darfi is another podcasters who describes himself as the "least diverse person around," and in the episode, Fran flips the microphone on him to explore how podcasts can be a powerful tool for activism...LINKS:Listen to âThe Outdoors Adventure Podcastâ here: https://pod.link/1660116904 Listen to âOutside/Inâ here: https://pod.link/1061222770 Find the other podcasts in the Tremula Network: tremula.network/podcasts Read âHow To Interv...2023-12-2433 min
Black Earth PodcastCelebrating the end of Season 2: Radical Imagination, Community and Active HopeSeason 2 is complete! In this episode, the Black Earth team, Marion and Anesu, reflect on their highlights and lessons from Season 2. We reflect on how our relationships with nature are evolving, the importance of radical imagination and re-defining community. We also discuss what active hope means in a world undergoing immense change and crises.Thank you for being part of our amazing listener community from more than 110 countries! See you in Season 3, which will bloom early 2024. In the meantime, you can listen to our other episodes, stay updated by subscribing to our podcast wherever you...2023-11-221h 02
Black Earth PodcastHow African mythology is changing the environmental movement with AtwookiIn our final conversation of Season 2, Environmentalism Reimagined, we meet with Atwooki, creator of Yuniya.Named after her grandmother, Yuniya is a storytelling platform using African mythology to educate children, parents and caregivers about climate change and Earth care.Join us in this inspirational conversation as we explore how African mythology and storytelling is making climate action and âjoyful activismâ more relatable, empowering and culturally relevant.Through reclaiming African knowledge and building relationships across generations, Yuniya is bringing conversations on climate change, out from poli...2023-11-081h 03
Black Earth PodcastDisability justice and Earth care with Valerie NovackValerie Novack is an incredible policy researcher working at the intersections of disability justice, emergency management response and inclusive city design.In todayâs episode, we dive deep into disability justice and the connections with Earth care. We explore some core elements of disability justice including rest, sustainability, the ability to learn and interdependence and why they are key to helping us reimagine the environmental movement. Valerie also explains why our definition of community should include our more-than-human beings and how that is connected to disability justice....2023-10-251h 10
Black Earth PodcastBecoming Black Girl Environmentalists with Wanjiku GatheruWanjiku 'Wawa' Gatheru is the pioneering Executive Director and Founder of Black Girl Environmentalist. Black Girl Environmentalist is a U.S. organisation dedicated to addressing the leadership pathway and retention issue in the climate movement for Black girls, women and gender-expansive people in the United States.In this inspiring episode, we explore the mission and vision of Black Girl Environmentalist and its impact in the world. Wawa and I discuss important elements to help you create an empowering, mission-aligned and impactful career in the environmental justice movement. As the rising and returning generation of...2023-10-1858 min
Black Earth PodcastUnderstanding abolitionist Earth care with Evie MuirEvie is a writer, a domestic abuse survivor and specialist, and the founder of Peaks of Colour. Peaks of Colour is a nature-for-healing community group by and for people of colour in England.In this powerful episode, Evie and I reflect on their experiences as a domestic abuse survivor and specialist and their journey of healing through reconnecting with nature.We explore abolitionist visions for earth care through Peaks of Colour group. We discuss important elements for abolitionist Earth care including pleasure, community and l...2023-10-111h 11
Black Earth PodcastPlanting a homegrown Caribbean movement for climate justice with Derval BarzeyDerval Barzey is the creator of the Climate Conscious podcast, which amplifies the Caribbean perspective on climate change and sustainable development. She's also a leader and expert on the just energy transition in the Caribbean.In today's episode, we explore what it means to build a homegrown movement in the Caribbean that fosters sustainable development, empowers all people, and ensures meaningful progress on climate justice.We discuss what a just energy transition looks like in the Caribbean as well as Dervalâs motivation for setting up the Caribbean Women fo...2023-10-041h 02
Black Earth PodcastCelebrating Indigenous womenâs leadership with Hindou Oumarou IbrahimIndigenous Peoples make up around five percent of humanityâs population and yet they are some of the worldâs best stewards of nature. Their scientific knowledge and ways of living are rooted in a respect for all life on Earth that informs the way they take care of nature. Indigenous Peoples are leading a new revolution in humanityâs relationship with nature. In this episode, we meet the inspiring Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. Hindou is an Indigenous leader from the Mbororo peoples of the Sahel region, Africa. She is the Coordinator of the Association of Peul...2023-09-2741 minOn The OutsideBONUS: More thoughts on the UCI trans policy (and Outdoor News Round-up)Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIn the latest episode of the On the Outside podcast, Fran shares some feedback from listeners on the previous episode about the UCI Cycling World Championships, including a trans woman cyclist who is affected by the UCI's trans policy. Fran also shares a quick outdoor news round-up, including- The Ultra Distance Scholarship for people of colour- The return of the Climb Out Festival- A new mentoring programme for women in cycling- The cancellation of th...2023-09-2018 min
Black Earth PodcastBlack Earth Podcast: Season 2 TrailerWelcome back to Black Earth Podcast!In Season 2, we are re-imagining the environmental movement. Join me in conversation with the leading voices of our time, as we learn about the ideas, solutions, and collectives led by Black women, that are transforming the way we live, we love, and we act for nature. Support Black Earth PodcastConnect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Tiktok: @blackearthpodcast Visit our site: https://www.blackearthpodcast.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackEarthPodcast 2023-09-1301 min
On The OutsideUCI Cycling World Champs 2023 - access, inclusion, action and more!Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeWe are back with an exciting panel discussion, and Fran is learning all about the Cycling World Championships that took place in Scotland in August. You'd be forgiven for almost missing this event (and we talk about why that might be the case) but I am joined by a panel of guests including Neil Russell, the managing director of the Adaptive Riders Collective, Vedangi Kulkarni, an endurance cyclist and adventurer, and Aoife Glass, a mountain bike journalist and host of the Spindrift podcast.2023-09-0553 minOn The OutsideOutdoor news round-up: From conservation projects to being saved from bears, running in heels and a brave three-peaks challengeText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeđď¸ We have an exciting guest for this latest edition of the On The Outside news round-up 𤊠This week, Tremula Network has been host to an intern from Arts Emergency, a charity helping young people get a fair start in the arts and humanities, and we've been showing her what goes into making a minisode for On The Outside!"Hey! I'm Nia Johal, a half-Indian, half-Welsh actress from London. I have been given the wonderful opportunity by Fran to explore my passions of audio and conse...2023-08-2508 minOn The OutsideOutdoor news round-up: 2023 Cycling World Championships start, swimming in plastic and Black Girls Hike team up with DofEText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeFran is back with a round-up of some news stories that have caught her eye recently!Featuring: - The Cycling World Championships in Scotland- South Asian Heritage Month outdoors- Protect Our Winters report on climate change affecting cycling- Black Girls Hike link up with DofE- Black Tri Tribe TriathlonAnd more!On The Outside is going live! Join us in Brighton on 21st September 2024 for a live show as p...2023-08-0511 minOn The OutsideReflections on TWO YEARS of On The Outside (with Anesu Matanda-Mambingo and Francesca Turauskis)Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeWe're celebrating 2 Years of On the Outside Podcast!And we can't believe how far we've come since our launch back in 2021! To mark this special milestone, social media assistant Anesu Matanda-Mambingo is speaking to Producer Francesca Turauskis about how On The Outside came to be, what lessons she has learned, favourite moments and where the show may go in the future.Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey. Here's to many more conversations and memorable moments! We al...2023-07-1530 minOn The OutsideOutdoor news round-up: A campaign to protect our seas, Women In Mountain Training webinars and a new Munro record (with Oge Ejizu)Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeOge, your friendly neighbourhood hiking girl has been a part of OTO for a while. She loves the outdoors and hiking specifically, when not finding a mountain or hill to climb, she's learning how to swim and spending time with her family. She's also part of an amazing hiking group called Black Girls Hike and has a TedX talk about hiking and the importance of community groups.Join Oge, for an exciting podcast minisode filled with outdoor adventures and inspiring community stories! From...2023-07-1007 minOn The OutsideOutdoor news round-up: Black To The Trails 2024, Wave Wahines' Summer Slide and the biggest UK wildfire on record...Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeFran is back with a round-up of some news stories that have caught her eye recently!On The Outside is going live! Join us in Brighton on 21st September 2024 for a live show as part of the Tremula Festival. đď¸ 21st September, 8pmđSallis Benney Theatre, Brighton, BN2 0JYđď¸ Tickets are on a flexible price system starting at ÂŁ9 per show, of ÂŁ30 for a Theatre Ticket to all shows. Find out more at TicketSource.co.uk/tremula-network and we look forward to seeing you i...2023-06-1008 min
On The OutsideFrom activewear hijabs to peeing outdoors - why DO we need specialist outdoor equipment?Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIn this episode, our guest host Kathi Kamleitner speaks to Zahrah Mahmood and Ani Barber about specialist, accessible and inclusive outdoor equipment, starting with a look at the activewear hijab that Zahrah has created with Berghaus. We also talk about the risk of misappropriating an item of religious outdoor equipment, other types of specialist equipment including items to help people pee, toddler carriers for hiking, helpful clothing for difficulties with motor-skills and sun protection.We opened up this conversation to our listeners with...2023-05-2553 minOn The OutsideOutdoor news round-up: From the biggest ever trespass in Kinder Reservoir to Welsh National Park name changes (with Anesu Matanda Mambingo)Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeThis month's minsode news round-up comes from the newest member of the On The Outside team. In addition to our amazing panellists, there are a lot of people working behind the scenes to help make the podcast what it is, and weâre excited to be welcoming Anesu Matanda Mambingo (She/Her). Anesu has been supporting behind the scenes with all things social media for a few weeks, and in this minisode she's also sharing some stories that have caught HER eye.Find all...2023-05-0507 minOn The OutsideOutdoor news round-up: from Ramblers Scotland's new president to bikepacking with a bassoon (with Ani Barber)Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeThis month's minsode news round-up is changing things up! You might be familiar with Ani from previous podcasts. She's giving Fran a break/taking over this minisode and also sharing some stories that have caught HER eye.Itâs really great to see so many people in the outdoor community levelling up and doing such amazing work. Hereâs some of her favourite stories recently. CTA: Crowfunder for Beyond Words can be found here:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/beyo...2023-04-0506 min
Black Earth PodcastCelebrating the end of Season 1 with Black Earth team and our listeners!Season 1 of Black Earth podcast is complete! In this episode, the Black Earth team (Marion and Anesu) reflect on their highlights from Season 1, and what it means to re-member our place and relationship with nature. We are joined by three listeners of the Black Earth Podcast community, Amber, Samia and Marjahn, who also share their highlights. Thank you for rocking with us and see you in Season 2 which will bloom mid-year 2023. In the meantime, you can stay updated by subscribing to our podcast wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts and connect with us on I...2023-04-0539 minOn The OutsideCelebrating The Everyday Adventure Podcast - Preet Chandi, Pammy Johal and Keri Wallace chat with Nicki BassText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeAnother Tremula Network show, The Everyday Adventure Podcast hosted by Nicki Bass, has been shortlisted in the Wilderness Category of the Sports Podcast Awards 2023. Out of twelve podcasts shortlisted in this category, The Everyday Adventure podcast is one of only three podcasts with a women hosting/co-hosting shortlisted in the Wilderness category, one of only three UK-based shows, and it is the only show that mentions diversity and inclusivity in its description or 'why they should win' section. This goes to show the unbalance of p...2023-03-2221 min
Black Earth PodcastThe values to transform our world with Ife KilimanjaroNature loss and climate change are driven by values that people hold about themselves, other people and nature. So what can we do?In this episode, I speak with Ife Kilimanjaro about her work with The Wind and The Warrior collective, where she is integrating spirituality, healing and environmental activism. Throughout our conversation, we explore the values necessary to healing our relationship with nature such as living as nature, balance, honouring our ancestors, justice, and uprooting hierarchy. Ife also shares reflection questions for you to clarify your purpose in t...2023-03-2247 min
Black Earth PodcastHurricanes and climate justice in the Caribbean with Marjahn FinlaysonMarjahn is a climate change scientist, educator, and activist. Through her work, she addresses the impacts of severe weather in our changing climate, especially for island nations and communities. In this moving episode, we speak with Marjahn about how climate change is affecting severe weather in the Caribbean, how social inequality affects the way people are impacted by hurricanes, and what climate justice means for the Caribbean region. Episode timestamps01:12 Marjahnâs relationship with nature 02:46 How Earth care is expressed in Bahamian culture 06:20 The im...2023-03-1551 minOn The OutsideOutdoor news round-up: From a new Queer Climbing Festival to the 'Boy In the Tent' heads insideText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeWelcome to the Outdoor News Round-up for 5th March 2023. This marks the return of the minisode, an this episode covers, Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, Climb Out, Bivvybag Day 2023, We Are Cycling UK campaign for lent, the 'Boy In The Tent' Max Woosey, Peaks fo Colour political manisfesto, The National Outdoor Expo Birmingham, London Mountain Film festival , Royal Geographical Society microlectures, and an outdoor chef...Each Outdoor News Round-up will now be accompanied by a newsletter, where you can find links to all the st...2023-03-0509 min
Black Earth PodcastReparations for people and nature with Esther Stanford-XoseiClimate reparations has become an important and often misunderstood issue in climate justice. Whilst much of the discussions focus on paying money to countries that are unjustly impacted by climate change, reparations is so much more than paying compensation for harms done to Earth and communities.In this episode, we speak with Esther Stanford-Xosei, a leading reparations and law scholar working on reparations policy, research and movement-building around the world. Esther shares with us what reparations really is, why reparations is important to healing our relationship with Earth, and h...2023-03-0140 minOn The OutsideKendal Mountain Tour begins, and reflections on Kendal Mountain Festival 2022 with Ani Barber from Outside: Our WayText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeThe Kendal Mountain Festival national tour began last week and I thought the start of the tour would be a good chance for me to catch up on our Kendal coverage. I could not make it to Kendal in November myself, but I managed to convince a panelist you know quite well to represent the podcast. In a moment you will hear the post-festival conversation I had with her, plus she asked a number of different people the same three questions:Have y...2023-02-2038 min
Black Earth PodcastAll the feels: understanding eco-anxiety with Jennifer UchenduJennifer Uchendu is an ecofeminist and sustainable development advocate from Lagos, Nigeria. She is the founder of SustyVibes, a youth-led organisation making sustainability actionable and relatable for young Africans. Jennifer is also a pioneering researcher in eco-anxiety, and most recently launched The Eco-Anxiety in Africa Project. In this episode, I speak with Jennifer about what eco-anxiety is, how power and anti-blackness shape our emotions of eco-anxiety and practical things we can do to safeguard our emotions of eco-anxiety. Grab a cup of tea, this is a powerful episode.Episode timestamps00:00 - Welcome to B...2023-02-1538 min
Black Earth PodcastBreathing air, breathing justice with Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-DebrahIn this episode, we meet Rosamund, a clean air advocate from South London. She has been named by Vogue as one of the most influential women in the UK. In 2013, Rosamundâs nine-year-old daughter, Ella Roberta, died from toxic levels of air pollution 25 metres from their home. Â In this powerful episode, Rosamund shares with us her personal journey of turning the injustice of her daughter's death into purpose. We discuss the causes and effects of air pollution on our health and the health of the environment. We also explore how air pollution particularly affects bla...2023-02-0826 min
On The OutsideAS WE REST: Guiding Hikes & Outdoor Diversity with Kirsty Pallas | Wild For ScotlandText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIf youâve listened to our episodes on Kendal 2021, Climbing whilst pregnant, and Afghanistanâs connections to outdoor culture you know a bit about Kirsty Pallas, a mountain guide, climbing instructor, and Founder of Our Shared Outdoors.In this episode from the Wild For Scotland podcast, host Kathi Kamlietner talks with Kirsty about:How Kirsty got into the outdoors as a child,Her path towards becoming a mountain leader and climbing instructor,Some of the challenges she faces in her job on the...2023-02-0540 min
Black Earth PodcastBlack Earth Podcast TrailerWelcome to Black Earth Podcast. Listen to our trailer to find out what's in store for you!2023-01-2502 min
On The OutsideAS WE REST: Wild Camping on Dartmoor from Summit To Talk AboutText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIf you listened to the episode on the anniversary of the Kinder Scout Trespass, and our chat about the right to roam, this episode will be of interest to you. Until recently, Dartmoor National Park in the South West of England was the only place in England where it was legal to wild camp without permission from landowners. But on 13th January 2023, a High Court judgement ruled that wild camping is no longer legal on any Dartmoor land without the permission of the land owner.2023-01-2043 minOn The OutsideUPDATE: Acknowledging that Rest Is ResistanceText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeA short update from Fran to acknowledge the lack of activity on the podcast feed - and to acknowledge that that is okay too!REST IS RESISTANCE:Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia HerseyOn The Outside is going live! Join us in Brighton on 21st September 2024 for a live show as part of the Tremula Festival. đď¸ 21st September, 8pmđSallis Benney Theatre, Brighton, BN2 0JYđď¸ Tickets are on a flexible price system starti...2023-01-1903 minOn The OutsideIt's time for the outdoor sector to talk about MONEY...Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIt's time to talk about money in the outdoor sector. I know there are individuals and groups having these conversations on a case-by-case level. We decided not to talk about this on the podcast until now because we didnât want to be outing individual experiences with payment.But in August, Matt Barr from the Looking Sideways podcast posted this:Open Thread: is it ever OK for brands not to pay creatives or contributors fairly for their time and expertise?...2022-10-101h 05On The OutsideBONUS: More thoughts on topless climbingText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeFollowing on from the conversation on topless climbing with Soraya and Carlos, we hear a few more thoughts on the subject:Frit Tam highlights aspects that may make topless climbers triggering.Frakie Dewar asks about trans and non-binary perspectivesAni Barber tells us her own experience as a new climberTell us what you thought of this episode! You can email ontheoutsidepod@gmail.com you can send a DM on Instagram or Twitter @OnTheOutsidePod, and you can now also send a voicenote or message...2022-10-0511 min
On The OutsideShould topless climbing be banned? (with Soraya Abdel-Hadi and Carlos Casas)Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIn this episode, Francesca is joined by Soraya Abdel-Hadi from All The Elements, and Carlos Casas of Colour Up Bristol, to talk about a London climbing centre banning topless climbing. this conversation was inspired by an Instagram post by Scottish Climber Robbie Phillips. See the post yourself here:https://www.instagram.com/p/ChWgVDOMiMV/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3DÂ We share our own thoughts on topless climbing/culture, toxic masculinaty in climbing gyms, whether the top-off ban is justified, and other p...2022-09-0642 minOn The OutsideOne Year RetrospectiveText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeHappy Birthday On The Outside! We launched the show a whole year ago, so this short episode asks four questions:What have you most enjoyed?Has the outdoor space changed in the past year?What is the most pressing issue in the outdoor community?What would you like to see us do on the podcast?Answers from Oge, Ani and FranOn The Outside is going live! Join us in Brighton on 21st September 2024 for a...2022-08-0519 min
On The OutsideInterview with Omie Dale PLUS FINA's ruling on trans swimmers and a rant about interview questionsText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeCo-hosts Oge Ejizu and Fran Turauskis bring you a new type of episode. We ask Omie Dale, Director of Swim Unity, about Drowning Prevention Week, her passion for teaching people to swim, and the video series on beginners swim tips on Instagram. Plus, we talk about levels of proficiency in swimming and hiking. After the interview, Oge and Fran address the FINA ruling against trans women taking part in swimming competitions, and Fran rants about the types of questions usually asked in interviews. W...2022-07-0545 min
On The OutsideBONUS: Talking pregnancy with Keri Williams from Girls on HillsText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeWe have a bonus episode for you! This follows on from our last episode on climbing whilst pregnant. If you've listened to Episode 12 you heard some of the conversation I had with Keri Wallace. Keri is a fell runner, skyrunner, rock climber and writer, and she is also one of the Founders of Girls On Hills, and she talked to Fran about her experience of climbing but wasn't able to join us for the main podcast recording. This is the full conversation...2022-06-3030 min
On The OutsideClimbing whilst pregnant, adventuring as a parent and Mental Health Awareness WeekText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeThis episode takes a close look at the news articles about Olympic climber Shauna Coxsey climbing whilst pregnant. We talk about the different reactions to her journey, how the articles are framed, and we hear first hand experience of climbing whilst pregnant. We go on to talk about the wider perceptions and culture around active and adventurous parents. Plus we highlight some good resources for Mental Health Awareness Week. Francesca is joined by regular panellist Kirsty Pallas, and Sophie Ruffles and K...2022-06-0555 min
On The Outside90th anniversary of the Kinder Scout Trespass, Kinder in Colour and decolonising the countrysideText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeWelcome back to On The Outside! We're returnig with an in-depth chat about all things Kinder Scout Trespass. Last month was the 90th anniversary of a mass trespass across Kinder Scout in the Peak District, a moment that is credited with helping to create our National Parks, and rights of way access in the UK. Francesca is joined by Frit Tam, Ani Patas and Vedangi Kulkarni to talk about who took part in the original Kinder Scout Trespass, and why is h...2022-05-0554 min
On The OutsideOutdoor news round-up: From Ramadan to Local Bike shop dayText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIn this outdoor news round-up, Francesca Turauskis takes us through some news stories from the outdoors world:- This month is Ramadan, and several athletes and grassroots organisations have been calling on events to be more inclusive of Muslims who observe the holy month.- The main sponsor of a major womenâs cycling race, the Womenâs CiCLE Classic, has withdrawn his funding in reaction to British Cyclingâs new rules on transgender participation2022-04-1507 min
On The OutsidePurple Day special: Adventurers Talk Epilepsy from Seize Your AdventureText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeThis is a special episode looking at one particular news item. The 26th of March is Purple Day, the International Day of Epilepsy Awareness. It's the one day a year dedicated to raising money and awareness to support everyone who is living with the effects of epilepsy. Right now, people around the globe are cycling, walking, swimming, running and more to raise money to support people living with epilepsy. And if you are one of them, thank you so much.But o...2022-03-2620 min
On The OutsideOutdoor news round-up: From legal rights to nature, to outdoor weddingsText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIn this first outdoor news round-up, Francesca Turauskis takes us through some news stories from the outdoors world:-The Outdoors Industries Association has put together some resources of the outdoor industryâs response to the Ukraine crisis-Defra published the #NatureRecovery Green Paper yesterday, which sets out proposals for how to more effectively protect sites and species, and recover nature across England.-Over 60 organisations - including Natural England, the Ramblers and the BMC - have launched a petition to...2022-03-1807 min
On The OutsideAS WE REST: Ethical Tourism from THIIIRD WavesText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeOn The Outside is taking a rest, but we're excited to share an episode from another podcast that we think youâll like!THIIIRD Waves is one of the outputs of THIIIRD magazine, a platform that amplifies marginalised voices through print, events, and on the airwaves with their podcast. The show explores the intersections of culture and activism, and brings their listeners interviews and discussions with guests who have knowledge and lived experiences on the topic they talk about.Th...2022-02-151h 08
On The OutsideThoughts from Kendal Mountain Festival 2021Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIn the final episode of Season One, On The Outside producer Francesca Turauskis is joined at Kendal Mountain Festival by Kirsty Pallas of Our Shared Outdoors and Soraya Abdel-Hadi from All The Elements. They discuss the 2021 festival, talk about their best bits, diversity at the festival, expectations versus reality and why they've not been to the festival before.Plus we hear thoughts from listeners, panellists and speakers who were at the festival, including:@frit_tam@iona.adventuring2021-12-0643 min
On The OutsidePatagonia's new climbing film, outdoor clothing and an ultra cycling scholarshipText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeTopics covered include Patagonia's new climbing film, outdoor clothing and an ultra cycling scholarship. Francesca Turauskis is joined by Outside: Our Way creator Ani Patas, Passion Fruit Pictures founder Frit Tam, and endurance cyclist and creator of The Adventure Shed Vedangi Kulkarni. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE CTA:- Check out Outside: Our Way - Donate to Glide For Pride and kindly ask for people's pronouns- Watch the video from Cycling UK abo...2021-10-3053 min
The Black & Gold PodcastBlack And Gold Podcast 2021/22 - Episode 3: Black History MonthThe Black and Gold Podcast is back for a very special Black History Month episode! Host Iwan James is joined by Education and Welfare Officer Anesu (Ness) Matanda Mambingo, Sportscomm's BME Representative Daniel Olatokun and Sportscomm's Disabled Students Engagement Lead!In the episode the guests discuss wide range of topics including each of our black sporting idols, barriers weâve faced in sport, and things weâd like to say change to ensure our sports can be more inclusive!Don't forget to follow Sportscomm on social media, on Instagram: @sheffsportscomm, Facebook: University of Sheffield Sports Comm...2021-10-1727 min
On The OutsideClimate consciousness, a new cycling trail and the #WeTwo polar expeditionText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeTopics covered include being climate conscious as outdoor enthusiasts; using public transport for eco purposes; the new Kernow Way cycling trail in Cornwall; and the #WeTWo polar expedition with Dwayne Fields and Phoebe Smith.Francesca Turauskis is joined by Outside: Our Way creator Ani Patas, Black Girls Hike regional leader Oge Ejizu and endurance cyclist and creator of The Adventure Shed Vedangi Kulkarni.READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE CTA:- Think of one...2021-09-3048 min
On The OutsideAfghanistanâs outdoor connections, gender disparity in mountain sports, and uptake in outdoors useText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeFrancesca Turauskis is joined by Outside: Our Way creator Ani Patas, Founder of Our Shared Outdoors Kirsty Pallas and endurance cyclist and creator of The Adventure Shed Vedangi Kulkarni.Topics covered include Afghanistanâs outdoors connections and how we can support as a community; gender disparity in mountain sports and initiatives to help; reactions to big numbers of people enjoying the outdoors, and path erosion.READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE CTA:NEWS: Outdoor Or...2021-08-3047 min
On The OutsideResponses to racism on Ben Nevis, the ethics of horses in sport, and thoughts on outdoors festivalsText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIn this episode, host Francesca Turauskis is joined by All The Elements Founder Soraya Abdel-Hadi, Black Girls Hike London Leader Oge Ejizu and Outside Our Way creator Ani Patas.Topics covered include the responses from the outdoors community (both individuals and groups) after a racist stunt on Ben Nevis; whether horses should be used in outdoors and competitive sports following controversies at the Olympics; and our opinions on outdoors festivals.READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE INDIVIDUALS...2021-08-1544 min
On The OutsideThe Olympics outdoors, water safety and a new beach wheelchair schemeText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeThis pilot episode of On The Outside features Black Girls Hike London Leader Oge Ejizu, handcyclist Neil Russell and LGBQTA swim group leader Eden Elgeti.We talk about the new adventure sports in the Olympics, Becky Meyers having to withdraw from the Paralympics, and controversies around the length of womenâs shorts and the Soul Cap for afro hair. We also talk about water safety following 31 deaths in water in the last month, Southern Water dumping sewage in the seas, and how ad...2021-07-3045 min
On The OutsideWelcome to On The Outside: Diverse views on outdoors newsText us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeWe need to talk about the outdoors. Not just the epic stories, but the important news, the big events and the social issues that permeate the whole of the outdoors.On The Outside is for anyone who spends their time outdoors in the UK and wants to engage in the wider outdoor community. Each episode, a diverse panel of enthusiasts and experts from a range of outdoors sports discuss the news stories that matter to them. We'll look at everything from specific sports...2021-07-1503 min