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Everything AntarcticaEverything Antarctica Podcast - Days of Ice Live Panel DiscussionThis episode of the Everything Antarctica Podcast we host a panel discussion with David Tayler (Head of Christchurch Antarctic Office), Lt. Col. Matt McNulty (Commander & Director of Operations), Professor Pat Langhorne NZAM (Former Head of Department of Physics, Otago University) and Dr Dan Price (Glaciologist and Remote Sensing Specialist). As part of the Speaker Series of the Days of Ice Festival in Christchurch, we go into the different parts which are needed in order to help understand our world and what the future environment may be. There are plenty of great questions and answers at the end of the...2024-11-051h 21Everything AntarcticaWeather in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica PodcastThis week on the show, we talk about the different kind of weather we have and some of the interesting things specific to weather in Antarctica. While you would think weather is much the same around the world, being a desert, Antarctica has some interesting things which make it stand out from your day to day back home. 2024-07-0928 minEverything AntarcticaFlight Day - Going to Antarctica - Everything Antarctica PodcastThis week on the podcast we talk through what it's like on the day you fly to Antarctica. We dive into everything from the moment you get up through the day to when you finally get to bed. Hopefully you get a feel for some of the moments which make it a special day for anyone heading south and what a long but exciting day it really is.2024-07-0230 minEverything AntarcticaLewie Chilcott - Antarctic Enthusiast - Everything Antarctica PodcastThis week we chat with Lewie Chilcott an Antarctic enthusiast with an interest in leopard seals and all things Antarctica. Working as a guide at the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch, Lewie has lots of passion and knowledge which he shares in this great episode.2024-06-251h 04Everything AntarcticaVehicles in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica PodcastThis week on the podcast we talk all about the vehicles we use, those found at McMurdo station and a few of the intricacies of operating vehicles in cold harsh conditions found in Antarctica. We talk everything from Hagglunds to Ivan the terror bus and everything between. 2024-06-1820 minEverything AntarcticaA Day In The Life - Fam Trips - Everything Antarctica PodcastThis week on the Everything Antarctica Podcast we talk about Fam trips. These are the coordinated trips which usually consist of a larger group and go a little further away from base. Called other things at other stations, we go over the main ones for Scott Base which are similar to those at McMurdo station. Come with us as we explore some of the more exciting group outings we get to experience down on the ice.2024-06-1124 minEverything AntarcticaWhat do people eat in Antarctica? Everything Antarctica Podcast - A Day In The LifeOne of the most common questions we get asked is “What do you eat in Antarctica?” This is a great question and given that we don’t have farms, or animals or plants we can eat, the answer can surprise people. This episode explains a day of food starting at breakfast and heading all the way through to dinner, dessert and after dinner snacks. We answer questions like “What do vegetarians eat?” “I’m a vegan, will I be catered for?” “I have food allergies, what will I eat?” And so much more. The food is all free and cooked for us so we have hu...2024-06-0429 minEverything AntarcticaA Day In The Life - Electrician - Jonny Harrison - Everything Antarctica PodcastWe get a little more specific into the work of the electrician at Scott Base. Jonny has done the role a few times so knows exactly what the job entails. If you’re applying to be an electrician in Antarctica, this is the episode for you. It also provides a good overview of his day to day life including recreation and a whole lot of other things you’re probably wondering about!2024-05-2823 minEverything AntarcticaA Day In The Life - Life Admin - The Everything Antarctica PodcastWe don’t get to avoid chores just because we live in Antarctica. This episode explains how we go about day to day life including: how we do our washing, how we get our hair cut, how we send and receive mail and letters, online shopping, in person shopping at the small store, what the living situation is like with other people in shared rooms, and the repurposing of items that we no longer need like what we do with left over shampoo, body wash, clothing and food. It’s an episode where we answer some of the most asked ques...2024-05-2128 minEverything AntarcticaA Day In The Life - Mouse Rounds - The Everything Antarctica PodcastThis episode explores the concept of mouse rounds at Scott Base in Antarctica. The “mouse” has many duties to fulfil above and beyond their regular duties. These include: printing the day’s weather, manning the radio for the day, recording people’s movements throughout the day, be alert to any changes in weather, and then completing mouse rounds. Mouse rounds are done at the end of the day and ensure that lights are turned off, things are returned to where they live, vehicles are plugged in, freezers and fridges are at the right temperature, container doors are closed among many many mor...2024-05-1419 minEverything AntarcticaRemake Learning Days Live - Everything Antarctica Podcast Q&AThis week on the Everything Antarctica Podcast we get interviewed live as part of Remake Learning Days. This special episode is a Q&A and covers some of the most commonly asked questions about Antarctica. It's a great one for the whole family and we are grateful for the chance to be part of Remake Learning Days this year. Hope you enjoy.2024-05-081h 03Everything AntarcticaA Day In The Life - Matty Jordan PM - The Everything Antarctica PodcastWhat’s a day in Matty’s life like in Antarctica? The short answer is that it varied dramatically between seasons, with the summer being busier and more hectic than the winter which tends to be more relaxed and a bit slower. If you’re interested in listening to what a typical day is life in Antarctica then this is the episode for you.2024-04-3027 minEverything AntarcticaInterview with Dr Dan Price - Glaciologist - Everything Antarctica PodcastDr Dan Price is a glaciologist with research work focussing on Antarctic sea ice thickness with satellite and airborne sensors. He has been to Antarctica 8 times for both scientific research and program and logistical support. He developed crevasse avoidance techniques for heavy vehicle traverses across the world’s largest ice shelf- the Ross Ice Shelf which is roughly the size of France. This involved finding a new 1,000km long route across the West Antarctica using novel satellite techniques. Dan took this theoretical investigation and was able to put it in to practise in Antarctica with his participation in the initial tr...2024-04-2355 minEverything AntarcticaUnderstanding Ice 101 - Everything Antarctica PodcastIn this week’s episode we do a basic introduction to the different types of ice in Antarctica. Do you know the difference between sea ice, glacial ice, ice shelves, ice caps, and ice sheets? Do you know what a polynya is? Have you heard about the shrek the sheep who got shorn on an iceberg?
We explain all of these in the hope that it helps with future episodes when we talk about these topics. While we are not ice experts or glaciologists, we have put this one together to provide a foundation for some of the discussions we wi...2024-04-1623 minEverything AntarcticaAn interview with Tom Newell - Scott Base Water Engineer 2011/12In this week’s episode of the Everything Antarctica Podcast, Matty and Jonny sit down with Tom Newell. Tom was the water engineer at Scott Base in the 2011 and 2012 season, wintering over in 2012.
One of the most popular questions we get is how do you produce drinking water, and what do you do with the waste? Tom answers both of these questions!
His job was to produce the drinking water and potable water for the station and manage the water infrastructure. He also processed all of the station’s wastewater through the wastewater treatment plant.
2024-04-0539 minEverything AntarcticaHow to get a job in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica PodcastThe question that we get asked every day on social media is "How do I get a Job in Antarctica?"
Many people think that working in Antarctica is only for scientists and people with PHD's from a top university, but that absolutely isn't the case. In this episode we delve into all of the types of jobs that are available and how you can get one of them!
There are jobs available for chefs, engineers, plumbers, electricians, medics, cleaners, mechanics and almost everything in between. Hopefully, there is something available for you!
As part of the episode, we are also...2024-03-2237 minEverything AntarcticaOutdoor Recreation in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica PodcastThis is the second episode we’ve done on recreation, with this one focussing on outdoor recreation as opposed to last week’s episode on indoor recreation. Outdoor recreation is tied very closely to the weather conditions on the day, and as a result is more difficult to plan than an indoor activity. Some of the key activities include hiking, walking, biking, cross country and downhill skiing, spotting wildlife, trips to historic huts, hagglund adventures to interesting sights, visits to nearby research stations, photography and much more. Listen in this week to discover how we keep ourselves entertained. We hope you...2024-03-1520 minEverything AntarcticaIndoor Recreation in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica PodcastIn this weeks episode of the Everything Antarctica Podcast, Matty and Jonny talk about some of the indoor recreational opportunities that exist for people living and working in Antarctica. Most people have recreational activities that they enjoy doing, but sometimes the weather means that these activities are restricted to inside. Fitness is covered with items like a gym and a climbing wall, and our brains are covered with things like reading and board games with friends. People often think that there isn’t much to do inside, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Given that people spend exte...2024-03-0820 minEverything AntarcticaSurvival Training in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica PodcastFollowing on from our episode on Antarctic clothing, in this weeks episode, we talk about the. Survival training that we do when we get to the ice. This allows us to take those clothing layers and experiment with them in a safe environment, with professionals supervising. It’s not that easy to just turn up in Antarctica, and instantly expect to know how to cope with the extreme weather conditions. Understanding this, everyone who deploys to Antarctica undergoes a level of training to understand how to survive in the world’s least hospitable environment. Beyond clothing, we also talk about sign...2024-03-0130 minEverything AntarcticaQuestions answered about Antarctica #1 - Everything Antarctica PodcastThis week, we answer a few listener questions that have come through from Social Media! We appreciate the engagement as it gives us some fresh ideas for things to make episodes about!
The most common question I get asked is "How did you get your job in Antarctica?" This is a question that deserves a full episode, so we cover this question only at a very high level. We will do a more in-depth episode about how to get a job in Antarctica shortly!
Next, Jonny answers the question "How do you produce power in Antarctica?" Being an electrician who...2024-02-2313 minEverything AntarcticaCold weather clothing in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica PodcastOn this weeks episode, Matty and Jonny talk about cold weather clothing. Some of the most common questions we get are “How do you keep yourself warm in such cold temperatures?” Generally the answer is a really good layering system and good clothes. We go into detail about what we would wear and how we would keep warm at different times of the year in different temps. Keeping warm is different for everyone, with individuals wearing different types of clothing- what works for someone, won’t necessarily work for someone else.2024-02-1820 minEverything AntarcticaPhotography in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica PodcastIn this episode, Matty and Jonny discuss photography in Antarctica. This week we delve into what it takes to capture images in the cold and unforgiving climate of the great southern continent. We discuss some of the gear we use, what we like to shoot and some of the things which make it more complicated than just going outside to take a photo in other parts of the world. We both also created a system that allows us to take multi day Timelapse’s and we discuss that during this episode. There will be something to learn for everyone, especially if...2024-02-0819 minEverything AntarcticaHow seasons work in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica PodcastIn this episode, Matty and Jonny discuss the seasons in Antarctica. Being in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are opposite to what those in the northern hemisphere are used to. We start with a discussion about what the physical environment is like at the start of summer. We follow this through the the autumn / fall transition period in February, March and April before discussing what it’s like in winter. We then discuss the second transition period in August, September and October before we’re back that the start of summer again.2024-02-0210 minEverything AntarcticaTrailer episode - Everything Antarctica PodcastWelcome to the trailer of the Everything Antarctica Podcast.
The "Everything Antarctica" podcast was born out of an idea to share as many stories about Antarctica as possible.
There is currently no good forum for people to share their Antarctic experiences with others, and we think they all have an incredible story to tell.
During the heroic age of exploration, many explorers wrote journals or kept diaries of their adventures, but the art of recording one's experiences is slowly disappearing. The goal of the podcast is to share and record as many stories as possible while the opportunity still exists.
...2024-01-2801 minEverything AntarcticaAntarctica 101 - Everything Antarctica PodcastIn this episode, Matty and Jonny discuss Antarctica, starting from the very start.
What is it?
Where is it?
What's its history?
How big is it?
How cold is it?
What's there?
What type of animals live there?
This episode is meant to be an introduction to the topic, assuming that listeners have no idea about Antarctica at all. It's a very brief introduction to the continent at the bottom of the planet. Hopefully, you learn something from this episode, as it forms the foundation of things to come in future episodes.2024-01-2809 minEverything AntarcticaIntroduction to the Everything Antarctica PodcastIn this first full-length episode, you'll get to know about the hosts of the Everything Antarctica Podcast.
Matty Jordan is a project manager with extensive experience in the design, management, and delivery of highly complex and logistically challenging projects in Antarctica. He visited Antarctica for the first time over a decade ago and has now had 8 trips to the frozen continent. Since 2017, he has worked full-time for New Zealand’s Antarctic program. A veteran of eight Antarctic expeditions and over 400 days on ice, he has been dubbed by the media as “Antarctica’s biggest influencer.” His TikTok, Instagram and YouTube videos h...2024-01-2809 min