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The Grand Challengers Podcast#51 - Rob Wreglesworth: A culture reboot for nature, biodiversity and conservation through incentives, conversations and T-shirtsRob Wreglesworth, Associate Ecologist and Innovation Lead at The Environment Bank, Co-Founder of No Longer Known and Host of the Innovate Eco Podcast, based in the UK, goes deep on biodiversity and conservation from both the economic and social lenses. We discuss topics like biodiversity net gain and nature credits, eDNA, current issues with conservation and how Rob is now targeting scarcity mindset with his new startup No Longer Known, a culture reboot, in a sense. T-shirts factor into this discussion and may be a solution to engaging the general public on conservation issues. We also look into how...
2025-10-141h 38
Innovate Eco47 - Can we Mobilise 1 Billion People to Collect High-Quality Nature Data? - Sylvain Vaquer, Mosaic EarthIn this episode of Innovate Eco, I sit down with Sylvain, co-founder of Mosaic Earth, to unpack his journey from the world of energy strategy to creating a nature tech company tackling one of the hardest problems out there: making ecological data collection accessible, affordable, and trustworthy.We talk about:š± The parallels between raising a newborn and raising a startup.š Why site-level ecological data is the missing piece for scaling nature-positive action.š¤ How to bridge the gap between ecologists, corporates, and big tech.š What it means to ābuild the plane while flying itā in a fast-moving...
2025-08-181h 19
Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (Ep.12) - Short Form Nonsense/ Going Viral is Hard & Endangered Species Top TrumpsSleep-deprived founders, a teething baby, and a mission to make conservation fashionable. In this episode of Startup Diaries, we share lessons from testing short-form content strategies, Mattās āendangered species Top Trumps,ā and why rare frogs and giant fungi might make it onto our t-shirts.Follow the messy, funny reality of building No Longer Known, the planet-positive fashion brand turning species scarcity into cultural conversation.š¬ Join the Ecopreneur Collective: https://ecopreneurcollective.substack.comš¦ Sign up for the No Longer Known launch list: https://nolongerknown.com
2025-08-1348 min
Innovate Eco46 - Turning a Wild Idea Into a Real Business: What Rewilding Can Teach Us About Starting Up Differently - Jon Conradi, Wild MosaicThis week Iām joined by Jon Conradi, founder of Wild Mosaic, a nature startup on a mission to make rewilding something everyone can be part of, not just landowners or ecologists.Jonās journey into entrepreneurship is one I think a lot of aspiring ecopreneurs will relate to. He didnāt start out in conservation or business. In fact, for a long time he completely switched off from environmental news. But through a mix of rediscovering wonder, a career shake-up, and a push from the Year Here programme, he slowly built an idea that turned...
2025-07-301h 06
Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (Ep.11) - Building the Founding 50: Community, Kelp T-Shirts & the Quest for 1000 True FansIn this episode, we go deep on two big questions every early-stage founder faces:š How do you build a real community (not just an audience)?š And how far should you go in chasing the perfect product ā even if itās made of banana fibre?Matt shares insights from the Future Fabrics Expo - where pineapple, kelp, and even alpaca fibres were on display ā and we wrestle with the pros and cons of pushing for perfection in sustainable fashion. Rob introduces the "Founding 50" concept and explains why Discord might just be our next big step.We also...
2025-07-0753 min
Innovate Eco45 - Inventing with Seaweed: Could kelp pots spark a regenerative materials movement? ā Emily Power, OceanmadeIn this episode, Emily Power shares her honest, inspiring journey from a corporate career at Microsoft to founding Oceanmade, a regenerative business with global ambitions. We explore how seaweed could be the most underrated material in the climate fight - not just for oceans, but for land too.We also cover:Why the first version of Oceanmade (the "green Amazon") failed and what Emily learnedThe gardening eureka moment that changed everythingWhy plastic plant pots are a hidden environmental problemHow to build a product without...
2025-06-301h 33
Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (Ep.10) - Side Hustle StrugglesIn this episode, Rob and Matt dive into the real-world challenges of trying to build a mission-driven startup in the margins of day jobs, family commitments, and, wellā¦ life. From navigating sleepless nights with a baby to the admin hell of blocked Instagram ad accounts, they reflect on how easy it is to lose momentum ā and how theyāre trying to get it back.They unpack whatās been working (and what hasnāt) in their marketing experiments, the psychology of going full-time vs. staying part-time, and the tricky balance between polish and authenticity when building an audience.
2025-06-161h 01
Innovate Eco44 - From Ruins to Recovery: How AI is Mapping Lost Landscapes for Nature Restoration - Iris Kramer, ArchAIWhat if the key to restoring nature lies in uncovering the past?In this episode, Iām joined by Iris Kramer, founder of ArchAI and Forbes 30 Under 30 scientist-turned-startup-CEO, whoās pioneering the use of AI and LiDAR to rediscover lost landscapes, from medieval furrows to ancient orchards and turn them into assets for nature recovery.We talk about:How Iris went from archaeology to AI entrepreneurshipWhy historic maps and burial mounds matter for modern biodiversityWhat it's like bootstrapping a deeptech startup without VCHer vision for...
2025-06-091h 02
Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (Ep.9) - 10 Key Strategy QuestionsIn this special on-location episode of Startup Diaries, weāre recording from Andalusia ā the birthplace of the No Longer Known idea. Sitting together for the first time in person, we reflect on our journey, test some early merch, and dive into the big strategic questions every startup should be asking.We explore:š¹ What makes our conservation fashion brand truly differentš¹ Why scarcity can be a force for goodš¹ The trade-offs we're making by rejecting fast fashionš¹ The tension between profit and purposeš¹ How we're trying to build a community, not just sell clothes
2025-05-2541 min
Innovate Eco43 - From Marketing to Marshlands: How a Climate Startup Raised ā¬1M to Restore Wetlands - Alex Kornelsen, Mission to MarshIn this episode, I speak with Alex Kornelsen ā a former startup and innovation strategist who left the corporate world to co-found Mission to Marsh, a storytelling-led non-profit restoring wetlands and rebranding peatlands as climate heroes.We talk about how it all started with a Tinder date and a one-sentence peatland pitch, and go deep into what it takes to launch a mission-driven organisation from scratch ā from faking a film to raise ā¬50K, to securing Patagonia support, to building a community using marketing, humour, and open storytelling.Whether youāre looking to launch something planet-positive or just cur...
2025-05-111h 06Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (Ep. 8) - Planning the Perfect Launch Video (with Videographer Jack Edwards)In this episode of the Startup Diaries, weāre joined by video creative and marketing agency pro Jack Edwards to help us answer a huge question: how do we turn our early-stage startup into a story people actually understand and care about?We dig into:Why storytelling (not stock footage) makes a brand stand outHow to explain your mission in 30 seconds (without sounding cheesy)The 4 types of video weāre planning for the No Longer Known launchWhether your startup really needs an animated dodoWhy the...
2025-05-0459 min
Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (Ep. 7) - How Do We Actually Make These Shirts?? A Sustainable Manufacturing Deep Dive.In this episode of the Startup Diaries podcast, hosts Rob Wreglesworth and Matt explore the challenges of sustainable clothing production, the impact of fast fashion, and the importance of ethical sourcing. The conversation delves into their research on sustainable suppliers, the logistics of production, and the significance of transparency in their business model. They emphasise the need for a balance between sustainability and practicality, aiming to create a brand that resonates with consumers while making a positive environmental impact.Thanks to everyone who has signed up to the waiting list so far, if you...
2025-04-2455 min
Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (Ep.6) - Choosing Our Collaborating Artists - Pushing Back Against The Rise Of AI ArtIn this episode of Innovate Eco - The Startup Diaries, hosts Rob and Matt discuss their progress with No Longer Known, their planet-positive fashion brand. Matt shares insights from his "research trip" to the Caribbean where he scouted local artists, sparking a deeper conversation about authentic art versus AI-generated images. The hosts explore how partnering with regional artists adds cultural value to their endangered species apparel and debate the ethics of AI in creative work. Plus, enjoy a fun quiz about hummingbirds! If you haven't already please do...
2025-04-0742 min
Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (Ep.5) - Building An Audience From Scratch - Making The Mountain Chicken A Household NameIf you haven't already please sign up to be first to hear about the launch at www.nolongerknown.comIn this episode of the Startup Diaries podcast, Rob and Matt discuss their journey in building a planet-positive fashion brand, No Longer Known. They provide updates on their progress, including smashing their initial sales target and refining their elevator pitch. The conversation shifts to the challenges of building an audience from scratch, navigating marketing strategies, and the role of hype in fashion. They explore the importance of engaging with Gen Z and creating...
2025-03-2448 min
Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (Ep.4) - Choosing Our Brand Identity - Deep Dive With Our Branding Consultant AshIn this episode, Rob and Matt are joined by brand consultant Ash to discuss the critical role of branding in startups, particularly in the context of their planet-positive business. They explore the importance of collaborating with designers, the significance of brand archetypes, and the balance between humor and seriousness in branding. The conversation also delves into the symbolism of the dodo in their branding strategy, emphasising the need for a unique approach that challenges traditional norms in the industry. The hosts delve into the collaborative journey of designing a brand identity, focusing on the evolution...
2025-03-101h 07
Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (Ep. 3) - We Validated Our Idea! Oh Crap, Now What?! Feedback and the Pricing DilemmaIn this episode of the Startup Diaries, Rob and Matt discuss their journey in building a sustainable fashion brand called No Longer Known. They reflect on their previous episode's focus on validating their business idea through a 48-hour challenge to secure paying customers. The conversation covers the importance of feedback, the challenges of pricing and sales, and the need for a strong narrative to connect with their audience. They also explore the next steps in their journey, including connecting with artists, improving their online presence, and planning a launch event.
2025-02-2434 min
Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (EP.2) - Validating Our Business IdeaIn Episode 2 of The Startup Diaries, we continue documenting our journey to build No Longer Known - a sustainable fashion brand with a mission to raise awareness about endangered species.This week, we tackle the crucial challenge of idea validation, setting ourselves an ambitious 48-hour challenge to secure three paying customers before creating any designs.We discuss pricing strategy, sustainable manufacturing challenges, and debate how to create a premium product that balances environmental impact with quality.Join them as they navigate the early stages of building a planet-positive business, sharing honest insights and...
2025-02-1146 min
Innovate Eco42 - From Author To Ecopreneur - Building A Buisness To Profitably Restore Nature - Benedict Macdonald, RestoreIn this episode, I sit down with Benedict Macdonald, award winning author turned ecopreneur, to explore his fascinating journey from wildlife television producer to founder of nature restoration company Restore. Benedict shares how his childhood fascination with butterflies led him to a career in conservation, eventually leaving a successful career in wildlife television to tackle the challenge of transforming land use in the UK through innovative business models.
We dive deep into Britain's complex history with nature, discussing how centuries of wildlife removal have shaped our landscapes, and explore the emerging opportunities for restoration through new financing...
2025-02-061h 23
Innovate EcoThe Startup Diaries (Ep.1) - Introducing the Business and Co-FounderWelcome to the very first full episode of the Startup Diaries series, where I am finally going to attempt to build my own planet-positive business. Hopefully putting into action what I have learned from nearly 100 hours of interviews with other founders here on Innovate Eco.
In this episode, I first introduce our new co-host (who will also be my co-founder). We then go on to explain the business we have chosen to try and create, where the idea came from and then start to get into some of the challenges we foresee, which will...
2025-01-2736 minInnovate Eco2025 Update: Introducing 'The Startup Diaries'Happy New Year everyone! Just a quick update to say things are changing a bit in 2025 and I'm trying some new things.
As well as doing traditional founder interviews, we are also starting a side series called 'Innovate Eco - The Startup Diaries'. In this new series, we are going to attempt to build a business of our own in the open and document it in podcast format.
Hopefully, you'll enjoy this and find it useful. The aim, as always with this channel, is to help existing ecopreneurs and inspire more people to start a...
2025-01-0904 min
Innovate Eco41 - The World's Largest Soil & CO2 Cleanup - Using Nature To Extract Forever Chemicals and Create Circular Business Models - Elena Doms, Earth PlusElena Doms, is the visionary co-founder of Earth Plus,Ā a startup with an audacious goal: to create the largest soil and CO2 cleanup in history, working hand-in-hand with nature.Ā
Elena's journey is a fascinating one which we dive into in detail in this episode. Born and raised in the Arctic, she spent 18 years witnessing the effects of climate change firsthand
From there Elena's impressive career has spanned from being a Director at Mastercard, where she merged digital and sustainable transformations, to becoming a LinkedIn influencer and top voice
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2024-10-161h 11
Innovate Eco40 - Radically Ecological Sneakers - Mikael Hietala, Earthbound SneakersIn this episode, I chat to Mikael Hietala the sustainability officer at Croatian startup Earthbound Sneakers. Earthbound (Croatia's first B-Corp) is tackling the many issues caused by fast fashion by creating truly stylish and comfortable shoes.
In this episode, we talk about the issues with fast fashion as well as a wide range of topics from growing a business in a de-growth world, why big brands find it hard to adapt, why its important to still create things people find cool and stylish (not just sustainable), carbon tunnel vision, the power of being an...
2024-07-1249 min
Innovate Eco39 - Using Drones To Restore Mangroves - Cameron Dowd, InvertoIn this weeks episode I speak to Cameron Dowd, co-founder and CTO of Inverto, a startup who are connecting businesses with local communities to plan, plant and monitor coastal ecosystems at scale.
We talk about all sorts in this episode from Cameron's background in robotics, his work flying drone medical suppliy deliveries in Tanzania, why we shouldn't get 'carbon tunnel vision', the amazing uses of mangroves and why they are so important and his ecopreneur journey so far.
To find out more about Inverto head to www.inverto.earth
2024-05-291h 12
Innovate Eco38 - Virtual Reality & Games To Visualise a Greener Future - Lindy Damen, EVRgreen StudioIn this week's episode, I speak to Lindy Damen founder and CEO of EVRgreen Studio. A gaming company designing bespoke games for sustainability.
We cover all sorts of topics including:
How an early connection with nature and MS Paint started the journey
The potential power of gaming for behaviour change
How different types of games can connect with different types of audience
How there is never a 'right time' to start a company
The decision to bootstrap rather than get investment
Links to things we talk...
2024-05-171h 07
Innovate Eco37 - 1.5 Million Rangers by 2030 - Unlocking the Potential of Nature's Stewards to Provide Nature Based Solutions for Businesses - Jamie McCallum, Force for NatureIn this episode, I sit down with Jamie McCallum, the founder of Force For Nature. With experience in F1 marketing and a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Jamie combines this experience to bring a new perspective to driving private funding into nature projects.
Jamie is the founder of Force For Nature, which aims to empower Rangers, the unsung heroes who work as park wardens, foresters, community scouts, and indigenous guardians. Despite their critical role in delivering nature-based solutions aligned with the UN's 30x30 targets, many Rangers face challenges such as inadequate staff numbers, pay, equipment, and training.
2024-04-301h 05
PodtalkReflecting with Rob WreglesworthWhat strategies and challenges are involved in creating, refining, and promoting a podcast to reach a broader audience while maintaining its authenticity and personal enjoyment for the host?
Rob Wreglesworth and Craig Constantine dive into the challenges of podcasting, focusing on the unexpected joys and hurdles they encounter.
"The willingness of of people to lend their time so generously I think is probably the thing that surprised me the most" ~ Rob Wreglesworth, 2:11
One of the key topics they explore is the impact of podcasting on connecting with people they previously thought were out...
2024-02-2935 minInnovate Eco30 - How To Buy A Nature Reserve, Why We Need To Put A Price On Nature, Not Offshoring Our Biodiversity Loss and More! - Chris D'Agorne, Life To LandIn this episode I speak to Chris DāAgorne,Ā the founder of How to Rewild ā the UKās most popular rewilding advice website, and is currently developing Life to Land ā Ā a nature recovery advisory service for smaller landowners.Ā Chris is one of the most influential voices in the growing rewilding movement in the UK.Ā
Chris took the bold step of re-mortgaging his house to purchase 3.5 acres of land that he has been managing for about two years now and sharing his story in the open, inspiring thousands of people with his direct action.Ā
In this episode we ta...
2024-01-221h 39
Innovate Eco29 - Restoring Nature Whilst Working on Your Mental Health, Becoming a LinkedIn Top Green Voice, The Importance Of Taking Action, Tips For Ecopreneurs and More - Oliver Dauert, WildyaIn this episode I speak to Oliver Dauert the founder of Wildya, a platform that helps users understand their own complex minds and transform their eco-anxiety into action. They then use 15% of the revenue to protect & restore nature. People just show up and work on themselves, nature is restored as a consequence.
To learn more head to Wildya.earth and make sure you download the app to start working on your mental fitness whilst restoring nature!
Olivers Book recommendations:
Atomic Habits - James Clear
2024-01-081h 42
Tunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeThe Big Album Reveal! - Part 2With the full album release just around the corner, in part 2 of the Big Album Reveal, the band unveils the second half of the album tracks. Jack and Rob delve into a little bit of the story behind each of the tracks, playing some clips and pulling back the curtain of some of the production secrets behind 'A Year To Live'.Ā
Follow @thebeartax on social media for updates on the full album release and we hope you all enjoy it. Please email or message us any comments as we love to hear them all.Ā
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2021-07-141h 30Tunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeThe Big Album Reveal! - Part 1The album launch is just around the corner and so to celebrate and to bring this series to a close Jack and Rob go through the album one track at a time, breaking down how all the individual tracks came together. This episode features the first 7 tracks with the rest of the tracks coming on part 2 next time (which will hopefully coincide with the album release!)Ā
Please follow @thebeartax on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for band updates now and into the future.Ā
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2021-07-011h 40Tunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeLessons LearnedAs we near the end of Season 1 and the album release, Rob and Jack reflect on the journey and discuss the biggest lessons they each learned along the way.
The hosts ponder if they were to do it all again what would they do differently? And what advice would they give to anyone else wanting to do a similar Tunelighting project?
Please follow @thebeartax on social media for the single and album release updates
2021-06-1549 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeListener and Fellow Tunelighter - Mark NewloveJack and Rob bring another listener and fellow Tunelighter onto the show to talk about all things songwriting and music production. Mark Newlove has been writing, producing, and performing music in bands and as a singer-songwriter for many years and in the interview he shares valuable advice and stories in this entertaining episode.Ā
You can find more about Mark's music by following him on Instagram @marknewlovemusic
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2021-06-021h 06Tunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeThe First Single ReleaseIn this week's episode, the band has a big announcement. It's time to release the first single! The hosts discuss how they are prepping for this event as well as working through some more announcements.Ā
The first single 'One Wish' should be available in the next few days when Spotify and other services post them.Ā
If you haven't already please follow @thebeartax on social media for more updates
2021-05-1824 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeAlbum ArtworkMaking an album isn't just about the music, ok it mainly is, but album artwork is something that shouldn't be overlooked. Whilst the band wait for their masters to be returned they are discussing the other essential things that are required prior to the album launch. Is album artwork still important? Why is it important? Why are certain covers so iconic? All this discussed and more in this week's episode.Ā
Please follow @thebeartax on social media as we begin to post music over the coming weeks and months :)Ā
2021-05-0635 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeBuilding A Fanbase - With Reagan Ramm From Orpheus Audio AcademyThe album is complete and now the question arises of how to actually get people to hear it. So in this episode, the hosts speak with music marketing blogger Reagan Ramm from orpheusaudioacademy.com.Ā
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The wide-ranging conversation covers everything from picking a 'micro-genre' to using social media ads to grow quickly.Ā
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To download Reagan's fan building formula guide head to https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/fanbase/
2021-04-2152 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeSequencing The TracksWith the year now up it's time to get the finished songs off to be mastered and with that in mind, Jack and Rob have realized they need to figure out which order the tracks are going to go in. This throws up more questions than they thought!
As mentioned the album is now complete and we hope to release the first single in the next couple of weeks so keep an eye out!Ā
2021-04-0729 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeMixing Part 2 - A Case StudyThe year is almost up and so Jack and Rob are finishing the final mixes ready to send things off to be mastered! In this episode, the hosts talk through a track that Rob has been working on and the challenges faced in the mixing process.Ā
As mentioned in the episode we plan to carry on the podcast for the next few months at least, there's so much more to talk about around the promotion side of music once the music is finished which we'd love to talk about, so don't worry we aren't going anywhere yet!
2021-03-2446 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeMixing - That Scary Little WordIn this week's episode, Jack and Rob are talking about the mixing process, which is well underway as they enter the final few weeks of the project. The hosts discuss the difficulties they are having so far and the lessons learned. And at the end, Jack heads to the Sound Gym for some mixing training.Ā
If you like the sound of the Textur plugin from Devious Machines it is available to download here https://deviousmachines.com/texture/
Thanks to everyone who has listened so far. Please follow us on social media @tunelighting for more stuff!
2021-03-1033 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeThe Album NameAnother week, another chat about something probably not that important when the deadline is only a few weeks away. Nevertheless, Jack and Rob believe there is something to be said for spending some time thinking about the album name. Jack runs through some typical techniques employed by other bands over the years.Ā
2021-02-2539 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeListener and Fellow Tunelighter - Joel Vargas MusicWe love the community we have been building here at the Tunelighting podcast and so this week we reached out to one of our listeners and a fellow 'Tunelighter' himself Joel Vargas. Joel has just released his first single 'Fresh Air' which is available to download or stream now. Jack and Rob talk to Joel about his tunelighting journey, balancing music production around other activities and finally taking the big step of releasing something to the world for the first time. You can also find Joel on instagram @jvargasmusic
2021-02-101h 01Tunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeAsking For FeedbackIn this episode, Jack and Rob discuss the quite daunting prospect of asking for feedback on your music. Why do we often find it so difficult to ask others for feedback? When is the right time to ask for it and who is the right person to ask? The hosts also play a song they are working on at the end and invite listeners to send in their feedback (don't hold back!) send feedback or any messages to tunelighting@musicianshq.com or to @tunelighting on Instagram and Twitter.Ā
2021-01-2723 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeFinishing a SongIn previous episodes during this podcast series, Jack and Rob spoke about starting a song and progressing a song.Ā In the final episode in this particular trilogy, this episode focuses on the art of finishing songs. Jack and Rob talk about the tactics they use to get songs over the finishing line from rough ideas or demos to complete songs that are almost ready to go on the album.Ā
2021-01-1233 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part Time2020 What a Year?!? Looking Back and Looking Forward on the Tunelighting ProjectIn this end of year episode, the hosts take a look back at what has turned out to be a very strange year and how that has affected the project for good or bad so far. They then start to plan what is left to be done in order to get the album finished by April 2021!
Thanks to everyone that has listened so far! Please do follow us on social media @tunelighting for more updates.Ā
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2020-12-3034 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeInterview With a Man Who Actually Knows About Production - James Russell From the Appetite For Production PodcastAs they move from the 'demo' phase to the 'actual really song' phase, Jack and Rob have started to realise it may be time to get some advice on production from someone who knows a little more about what they are doing!Ā So in this episode, they speak with James Russell on of the hosts of the Appetite For Production podcast.Ā
In the interview, James shares some of his top tips on the mixing process and debunks a few myths about plugins and equipment along the way.Ā
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2020-12-161h 06Tunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeAlbums We Didn't Write - Show and Tell (M83 and AnaĆÆs Mitchell)This week we present another episode in the 'Albums We Didn't Write' series but with a different twist. One of the great things about collaborating on an album means you bring different influences to the project, and this week Jack and Rob challenged each other to bring in an album they love that they don't think the other one will be aware of. Each host runs down 5 things that make that album stand out to them.Ā
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2020-12-0253 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeLyricsIn this episode, Jack and Rob are talking about lyrics, what they like about lyrics in music and how they might approach it in the Tunelighting project.Ā
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The episode starts with the hosts playing each other progress on the track 545454 which was previewed on last weeks show, and it turns out they have both taken it in quite different directions!
Please subscribe if you haven't already and reach out to us on social media @tunelighting
2020-11-1845 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeCollaborating in real time - Trying to progress one of our track 'live on air'In this week's episode, Rob introduces a song he has been working on for the album but has hit a brick wall with! After breaking it down so far Jack offers some ideas on how it might progress from to a completed track.Ā
Many apologies for the poor audio quality for the first half of the episode due to Rob's 'malfunctioning' (he forgot to turn it on!) mic.
Thanks to everyone that has listened so far, and to everyone that has sent kind messages in it means a lot!
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2020-11-0447 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeVocals!?! (Part 2) - With Vocal Coach Mary Zimmer (VoiceHacks)After realizing they don't really know where to start with vocals on the album, this week Jack and Rob look for some expert advice on vocals.
That expert advice comes from vocal coach Mary Zimmer who has the Youtube channel VoiceHacks. We chat about where to start, being realistic with what can be achieved in a short time, and how to build a vocal booth in a closet!
If you want to find Mary her youtube channel is VoiceHacks or you can email about lessons to voicehacks@gmail.com
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2020-10-2058 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeVocals!?! (Part 1)Despite making good progress with the demos, Jack and Rob feel like they have hit a bit of a wall. They know they want to include vocals but neither of them considers themselves a 'natural' singer (whatever that means!).Ā
In this episode, the hosts discuss why they want to include vocals, what vocals and lyrics can add to music, and inventive ways they might approach the problem.Ā
Thanks to everyone who has listened so far. Please keep writing in and letting us know. Especially if you are writing and recording your own stuff as we wo...
2020-10-0640 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeBreaking Down One Of Our DemosAfter receiving multiple requests to stop talking and play some more actual music (fair enough!), in this episode Jack and Rob decided to take a look at one of the tracks they have been working on for the album.Ā
Jack talks through how he approached this track and how it progressed, from messing around with synth sounds to the final structure.
For more music clips and album progress, you can now follow the band @thebeartax on Instagram or you can also follow the podcast on social media @tunelighting.Ā Any questions or comments feel free to em...
2020-09-2345 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeThe Search For Wabi SabiIn this episode, Jack and Rob discuss thoughts they've been having around using sampled instruments vs recording their own. Does it make a difference to the sound or can nobody even tell? Or perhaps it is simply about how the artist feels when they don't create all the sounds themselves? All this is discussed ending with a quiz to see if Jack can tell the difference between tracks with live and programmed drums. Email us with questions or episode ideas to tunelighting@musicianshq.com. And find us on all social media @tunelighting.Ā
2020-09-0931 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeChat With Brian Funk of The Music Production PodcastIn this week's episode, Jack and Rob sit down for a chat with fellow musician and podcast host Brian Funk.
Brian has hosted the Music Production Podcast for over 3 years now as well as producing albums and EPs himself across a variety of genres. These years of experience and interesting conversations mean he has lots of useful insights and tips for the Tunelighting project.Ā Ā
This is actually part two of the chat with Jack and Rob also appearing on The Music Production Podcast just a couple of days before (so make sure you check that ou...
2020-08-251h 16Tunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeWhat Makes A Great Album? Insights From The Mercury Music PrizeIn this episode Jack and Rob ask the important question "what actually makes a great album?" and to do this they take an in-depth look at this year's nominees for the Mercury Music Prize which is a prestigious award in the UK awarded to the 'best' album of the year. Can any clues be found by looking at the winners and nominees? ----more----
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Please write in to let us know you are listening or with any questions to tunelighting@musicianshq.com
2020-08-121h 07Tunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeInterview With A Man Who Has Already Made An AlbumIn this episode, Jack and Rob speak with friend and fellow musician James Maloney who unlike the hosts has actually already released an album. James explains the process behind creating his 2017 album āGaslightā, the chat covers equipment, recording at home on a low budget and lots of other interesting insights.Ā
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If you want to listen to the rest of Jamesā work then Gaslight is available on Spotify and elsewhere or visit www.jamesmaloneymusic.com.Ā
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2020-07-291h 12Tunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimePodcast Update and NewsRob explains how (for now at least) the podcast is moving from a weekly to fortnightly schedule, mainly to help them finish the album! But also to concentrate on making the content as valuable as possible for you! We hope to include plenty of interviews of people from musicians to producers to engineers in the near future.Ā
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2020-07-2204 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeWorking TitlesIn this episode, Jack and Rob talk about the nightmare of file organisation when writing music and the weird thought processes behind working titles for songs.Ā
2020-07-1528 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeSetting LimitsThis week Jack and Rob discuss the problem of 'endless possibilities' in terms of equipment and song/ album themes and why contrary to what most people think it is actually the enemy of creativity. This leads the hosts to make a pledge to set some limits.Ā
Thanks to everyone who has listened so far! Please do subscribe and give us a rating on iTunes and we will be eternally thankful! Email in any ideas or questions to tunelighting@musicianshq.com
2020-07-0722 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeThe 3 Month UpdateIt's 3 months into the 12 month timeline, so Jack and Rob decide to use this milestone to reflect on what they have done so far, including a few short clips of some demo songs.
Also in this episode, they talk about creativity and inspiration in lockdown and (after it's cancellation this year) reminisce about some great Glastonbury sets.Ā
2020-07-0127 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeAlbums We Didn't Write - A Grand Don't Come for Free, The Streets
As part of this journey we occasionally do a deep dive into a great album and pick out 10 things which we think make it so memorable. With the hope, it might inspire our album.
The album we picked this time is A Grand Don't Come for Free by The Streets, described as a British Rap Opera, it is a truly unique piece of art.
In summary, the 10 we love things are:
1) Itās the ultimate concept albumā¦
2) ā¦but the songs work on their own me...
2020-06-2455 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeAnother Tunelighter Accepts The ChallengeIn this special episode, Rob and Jack interview the first confirmed participant, apart from themselves, in the Tunelighting challenge (that of writing and recording an album in just one year part-time). It may be Robās own brother Matt but youāve got to start somewhere!
The hosts ask Matt what music production he has done before, how he is approaching the daunting task, what equipment he has access to and what music is influencing him. As Mattās day job is an architect they finish with a music architecture quiz (so stick around for thatā¦.)
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2020-06-1752 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part Time5 Solutions To Resistance (That Have Helped Us)Following on from episode 10 where we discussed the concept of 'resistance' in the songwriting and recording process, we decided we didn't want to leave you with no solutions, so this week we share 5 things that have helped us in the battle to overcome it.
Rob also shares some lockdown field recordings that may or may not find their way onto the album somehow.Ā
Thanks to everyone who has listened so far!Ā
2020-06-1023 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeResistance and the War of ArtIn this week's episode, Jack and Rob talk about the topic of 'resistance'. A mysterious force that seems to appear during most creative projects, causing anxiety and doubt that manifests itself in day to day distractions.Ā
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2020-06-0322 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeAlbums We Didn't Write - Origin of Symmetry, MuseA different episode format this week as Rob and Jack take a deep look at an album that has influenced them. That album being Origin of Symmetry by the British band Muse.
The hosts pick their 10 favorite things about the album and mix in a few clips here and there of examples to bring it to life.Ā
The episode ends with them pondering which ideas could influence the sound of their album.Ā
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(n.b as this is a review and analysis of the album clips from the album are used under fai...
2020-05-2759 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeProgressing an Idea (Part 2)Jack and Rob continue their chat about how they progress an idea or a small bit of inspiration into something that starts to resemble a song. Rob asks Jack if he has any go-to tactics for this.Ā
Thanks to everyone who has tuned in so far. Please let us know if you want to join in an create an album too, we'd love to hear from you! Email tunelighting@musicianshq.com
2020-05-2021 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeProgressing an Idea (Part 1)In the first of a two-part episode, Jack and Rob discuss taking that idea or piece of inspiration discussed in the last episode and progressing it into something that starts to resemble a song. Jack also has some big news regarding the album and has some music to share.Ā
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2020-05-1316 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeStarting a New SongIn this episode, Jack and Rob discuss some of their favorite ways of starting a new song and share some lessons learned over several years of trial and error.Ā
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2020-05-0518 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeCollaborating RemotelyIn this week's episode, Jack and Rob talk about the challenges and also potential opportunities collaborating remotely on an album brings. The hosts talk about techniques they use and cover some of the tools now available which has lead to some bands forming without ever meeting in person! Rob also reveals how he has fallen foul of his own rules already!Ā
Please let us know if you are thinking about 'tunelighting' yourself or if you have any ideas for future episodes/ questions by emailing tunelighting@musicianshq.com
2020-04-2924 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeEquipmentThis week Jack and Rob are discussing musical equipment and how advancements in technology have meant that producing music at home is easier than ever before. Jack also plays a clip of a new drum track he made from items found lying around his apartment.Ā ----more----
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https://musicianshq.com/setting-up-a-recording-studio-on-a-budget-get-started-for-under-1000/
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2020-04-2222 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeThe Band NameAs week 3 of the journey rolls around Rob and Jack are discussing band names. Is it important? Is it simply another distraction for them to avoid writing any music? Rob also has a sample of a song he started writing using only animal noises.Ā
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2020-04-1521 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeWhere Do We Start?With the task outlined in the first episode and the clock now ticking, Jack and Rob are now left wondering where to start.Ā
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2020-04-0820 minTunelighting - One Album, One Year, Part TimeStop Messing Around and Make a Damn Album!In the very first episode of Tunelighting, Rob and Jack introduce themselves and try their best to explain the idea behind the podcast and set out what they aim to accomplish over the next 365 days.
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2020-04-0215 minInnovate EcoEnd of Season 1For a variety of reasons I thought now was a good time to have a short 'end-of-season' break to help reflect and plan the future of the podcast.This break should hopefully allow me to book lots of interesting guests and improve the overall quality of the show for you the listener.If you are itching to chat and share stories about environmental solutions and innovations then you can join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/disruptiveenvironmentalist
2019-11-0700 min
Innovate Eco27 - The Open Innovation Green Lab - Designing Beautiful Solutions To Complex Food Problems In The Heart of London- Andrew Gregson, Green LabAs more people move to live in cities, the disconnect between where food comes from and our plate seems to be growing all the time. But today's interviewee is hoping to change that by helping design alternative food solutions from the very heart of London. The amazing place that is the focus of today's podcast is called Green Lab. Founded by Andrew Gregson as a maker space with the belief that design is the most effective way to tackle big challenges, they have set out on a mission to radically change the way we produce and consume food Whereas...
2019-10-2443 min
Innovate Eco26 - Carbon Negative Shipping - Buidling a Sailing Vessel in Costa Rica - Danielle Doggett, SailCargo Inc.With approximately 90% of the world's freight moved about by large ships, it's perhaps not surprising the industry has a big impact on the environment. In this episode, I interview someone who is on a mission to change that. Danielle Doggett is one of the founders of SailCargo Inc who are currently building a large sailing vessel called Ceiba in Costa Rica. The idea is that once finished it will not only have a positive impact but act as a model for others to copy around the world as they hope to #seashippingchange To find out more about this amazing...
2019-10-1151 minInnovate Eco25 - The Philosophy of Pseudoscience - Is GMO Opposition Valid? Or Simply Another 'Belief' - Stefaan Blancke, The University of TilburgThere are certain topics amongst environmentalists that seem particularly controversial. One of these is Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). In this episode, we explore the topic of ābeliefsā within the environmental community and whether those beliefs are no different to ones of religion such as creationism. So Iām stepping out of the realms of environmental scientists and innovators once again to speak to Stefaan Blanke is a philosophy professor at The University of Tilburg, who has taken his work looking at matters such as creationist beliefs in humans and applied that thinking to look at pseudoscience, particularly around GMOs.Ā
2019-09-2736 minInnovate Eco24 - Biochar as a Climate Change Solution - Creating the Google of Carbon - Jamie Bakos, Titan ProjectsBiochar is a product created by applying lots of heat to plant matter in the absence of oxygen. This creates a form of pure carbon, not that dissimilar to what you would put on a bbq, but much purer. This substance that is created can then be stored in soils which locks away this carbon for hundreds, potentially thousands of years. It also has the added benefit of holding moisture and nutrients within its pores, potentially boosting crop growth too. It sounds like an interesting idea but I wanted to speak to someone in the know to find out...
2019-09-1230 minInnovate Eco23 - Conservation Engineering and Open Data - Applying The Mindset Of The Tech Community To Environmental Issues - Shah Selbe, ConservifyShah Selbe is a spacecraft engineer turned conservation technologist and founder of non-profit Conservify, whose mission it is to lower barriers to entry for effective conservation by providing anything from equipment to apps and all with a big push towards open-data. For more info on Conservify head to www.conservify.org You can find Shah on Twitter @shahselbe Conservify @conservify on both Twitter and Instagram Field kit @fieldkitorg also both on Twitter and InstagramĀ
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2019-08-2950 minInnovate Eco22 - Gamifying Litter Collection - How A Hashtag Evolved Into A Platform To Take On Big Brands - Jeff Kirschner, LitteratiWeāve spoken about the issue of plastic waste in a few previous episodes, but the problem of litter extends much beyond that. There are many other materials and items that are used in an increasingly disposable manner and that contribute to this epidemic. Litterati is a mobile app, created by Jeff Kirchner. It started off simply as an Instagram hashtag, but it started to grow into a global movement. Jeff then realised he was collecting lots of useful data and perhaps this data could be leveraged to approach brands who were the main litter offenders. In the interview, Je...
2019-08-1545 minInnovate Eco21 - Building Roads With Plastic Waste - Toby McCartney, MacReburCurrently, the equivalent of one garbage truck full of plastic enters the oceans every single minute of every day. So until we cut out this plastic habit completely, we need to find a way to put it to use and stop it harming wildlife and ecosystems. In this episode, we look to the circular economy model once more for a solution and I interview Toby McCartney, the founder of MacRebur, a Scottish based company that takes waste plastic that would otherwise be destined for landfill (or more likely the ocean) and use it to build roads. We chat about...
2019-08-0237 minInnovate Eco20 - 3D Ocean Farming - A Greener Way of Producing Food from the Sea - Bren Smith, GreenWaveLand-based food production is in crisis - driven by climate change & population increase. We have to grow 70% more food by 2050 to accommodate 2 billion more people on the planet (World Bank 2017). So with the oceans covering over 70% of the earth's surface surely there must be opportunities for food production there? We know fishing with large nets hasn't worked, putting fish stocks under a lot of pressure. And fish aquaculture has many negative impacts too. But today's guest Bren Smith from non-profit GreenWave is pioneering a new technique known as 3D ocean farming which is a no input, ecosystem restoring, carbon-storing...
2019-07-1848 minInnovate Eco19 - Circular Economy Fashion - Redesigning the Clothing Industry - Mart Drake-Knight, RapanuiFast fashion focuses on speed and low cost delivering new ācollectionsā of clothing for every season of every year inspired by the latest catwalk looks or celebrity styles. But this low-cost, disposable way of buying clothes is having an impact on the environment. This often includes growing the cotton (land use and chemicals), huge amounts of freshwater use, toxic chemicals in the manufacturing process and the impact of endless clothes filling landfills. Rapanui is a clothing company that has always had the environment at the center of their business, using renewable energy, organic cotton and recycling all the water they...
2019-07-0437 minInnovate Eco18 - Biomimicry - Taking Inspiration From Nature To Solve Environmental Problems - Megan Shuknecht, The Biomimicry InstituteBiomimicry is the process of looking to nature for ideas and inspiration on how we can solve human problems and design things that better fit in with life on earth. Taking advantage of 3.8 million years of evolution to give us a ājump startā on research and development. In this interview, I speak to Megan Shuknecht who is from the Biomimicry Institute, an organisation set up to promote the use of the principles of biomimicry in design and innovation. As Megan will explain, they do this by hosting design challenges, with a launchpad for new businesses and even an award-winning free...
2019-06-2035 minInnovate Eco17 - Taking the Train to China - The Climate Academic Leading by Example by Refusing to Fly for Work - Dr. Roger Tyers, University of SouthamptonWith the issue of climate change seeming so vast with so many factors influencing our carbon emissions, many people have started to focus on what they can do as an individual. Because at least we have control over that. In this episode, I speak to Roger Tyers, an academic working on climate change at the University of Southampton (UK) who is leading by example by pledging to stop flying. But with research based in China, how do you get halfway around the world without leaving the ground? I ask how this journey was, how he planned it, what it...
2019-06-0651 minInnovate Eco16 ā Small Farming Robots ā Rethinking Food Production to Help Restore the Environmentā Ben Scott-Robinson, The Small Robot CompanyThis episode focusses on the environmental problems caused by agriculture and I speak with the co-founder of a The Small Robot Company who aim to tackle many of those problems by approaching farming in a completely different way. We speak about the environmental problems caused by past and current intensive agricultural practices, how the small robots work and why that is positive for the environment, integration with internet of things technology, what to do with new spared land/ obsolete farm buildings and how they plan on stopping them getting stolen.
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2019-05-2353 minInnovate Eco15 - Vertical Forests - The Benefits of Creating Buildings for Trees and Humans Together - Stefano BoeriĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā
Over half the worldās population now live in cities. With the United Nations predicting that figure will rise to a whopping 68% in the coming decades.
Existing cities have been constructed in concrete and steel and this has come at a price, and that price is a loss of natural habitats and the wildlife associated with it.
Natural vegetation provides many benefits for the environment from CO2 absorption, reducing the effects of harmful pollutants, cooling, flood prevention the list goes onā¦...problems that they can no longer help with once cleared for a new road or a...
2019-05-0900 minInnovate Eco14 - Electric Flying Cars - They're Almost Here, But Will it be Good News for the Environment? - Akshat Kasliwal, University of MichiganApparently electric flying cars will be appearing very soon, with some big names such as Uber and Boeing currently developing them. Some newspaper headlines have said they could solve our greenhouse gas and pollution woesā¦.this seems like a bold claim that I think needs further investigation, so in this episode I speak to Akshat Kasliwal from the University of Michigan was part of a team that published a paper recently titled: Role of flying cars in sustainable mobility. In the interview, we discuss how they might fit into current and future transport systems and take a closer look at...
2019-04-2536 minInnovate Eco13 - Cryptonature - Using Blockchain Technology to Tackle Environmental Problems - Pete Howson, Nottingham Trent UniversityThis week we are talking about the blockchain. Could the technology behind Bitcoin help us tackle some of the worlds biggest environmental problems? In this interview I speak to Pete Howson a Lecturer in International Development and Nottingham Trent University who has published papers on this very subject. We speak about how the technology works, how that might be applied to environmental problems and the potential pros and cons. We also talk about the issues of setting up environmental markets and how we need to stop thinking with a traditional capitalist mindset if we are truly to get to...
2019-04-1147 minInnovate Eco12 - Human Psychology and Climate Change - Forgetting the Deniers and Having Useful Conversations - Dan Rubin PsyD, Clinical PsychologistToday I take a deeper look into the human psychology behind climate change. Is there any way we can change tactics to convince the denialists?ā¦..or are there more important battles we should be fighting first? I interview Dan Rubin PsyD, a clinical psychologist from Portland, US. We speak about this topic of communicating better, the rise of individualism and āpeak entertainmentā, mindfulnesses and how anyone can apply their job or skill to become a climate change activist. For more of Dan's work relating to climate change you can follow him on Twitter: @DanRubin13 or check out his articles: https...
2019-03-2949 minInnovate Eco11 - Growing Meat in a Lab - Can We Reduce the Environmental Cost of Meat Production Without All Going Vegan? - Shir Friedman, SuperMeatIt is now pretty common knowledge that cutting down on meat consumption is one of the best things we can do individually for the environmentā¦. but globally we just keep eating more of it. So is there another way we can greatly reduce this impact and without going vegan? Today's interviewee is Shir Friedman from clean meat company SuperMeat, based in Israel. They are one of the leaders in this growing industry and with a focus on poultry currently, they are getting closer and closer to a final product. In this interview, I ask about the process, how big me...
2019-03-1429 minInnovate Eco10 - Could Computer Games Help us Save the Planet? - Dr Umran Ali, University of SalfordThe computer games industry is now estimated to be worth over $100 billion. But could this ultimate disruptive industry help us save the planet? In this episode, I speak to Dr Umran Ali a computer games professor and self-confessed ādigital nativeā from the University of Salford (UK), about how we can potentially use games to educate and inspire around environmental issues.
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2019-02-2842 minInnovate Eco09 - Where's My Water Fountain? - The Problem of Bottled Water - Justine Rose, Water For LondonMost of us want to cut down on the amount of bottled water we buy, but why is it so hard to find anywhere to fill bottles in our cities.?This episode's guest is part of a volunteer group called Water for London who are campaigning for more water fountains in stations and public places across the capital.
Justine is also a sustainability blogger so we start with bottled water but end up chatting about all sorts; from waste to palm oil to minimalism.
2019-02-1441 minInnovate Eco08 ā The Food Sharing App ā Tessa Clarke, OlioOlio is an app that aims to tackle the problem of food waste by in their words:
Connecting neighbours with each other and with local businesses so surplus food can be shared, not thrown away.
In the episode I speak to founder Tessa Clarke how the idea for the app started? How did they get from idea to product? How does it make money? And what other benefits an app like this may have such as building up local communities that are starting to disappear in many areas.
2019-01-3128 minInnovate Eco07 - Biodegradable Plastics From Waste - Jeff Beegle and Tony Bova, MobiusThe environmental issue of non-biodegradable plastics is more well known than ever before. Despite efforts to recycle more of it a huge 91% of plastics still arenāt recycled, ending up in landfills or in the oceans, taking around 400 years to degrade.
One of the ways to disrupt our plastic problem is to make plastics that degrade much faster and this is what the disruptive environmentalists I interview in this episode from startup Mobius are doing.
And they are doing so by finding 'wonder in waste'.
2019-01-1739 minInnovate Eco06 - How To Start Your Own Disruptive Environmental Business ā Jay Clouse, Unreal Collective and Upside.fmA big part of this podcast series is about seeking out new inspiring businesses that are bettering the environment by disrupting the status quo. But what if you have one of these ideas yourself? Where do you start, especially if it is a big idea that seems too big to tackle?
Well, I also wonder this quite a lot and so I've tried to find some answers by interviewing a host of another podcast, Jay Clouse. Jay is a business owner himself and hosts a podcast called Upside.fm where they speak to business owners from outside of silicon valley...
2019-01-0331 minInnovate Eco05 - Values And Framing - Tom Crompton, Common Cause FoundationThere is a great misperception in our society that others place values of self-interest higher than values of compassion and care. Fixing this perception gap is massively important in the way we approach how we try and influence behaviours regarding environmental issues.
2018-12-2034 minInnovate Eco04 ā Influencing Environmental Behaviours ā Lessons From Trump and Brexit ā Dr David Rose, University of East AngliaMoving away from innovations and onto new perspectives this week, as I interview an academic who says we need to get down from our ivory towers, stop the finger pointing and start communicating better about environmental issues.
This podcast series isnāt just about shining a spotlight on innovators and businesses that are disrupting the way we deal with environmental issues, it is also a chance to speak to people who might offer a different perspective.
When trying to influence behaviour around environmental issues, sometimes it feels like no matter how hard we try, the message just doesnāt get thro...
2018-12-0641 minInnovate Eco03 - Creating Animal Feed From Human Waste - Mathieu Chaix-Bar, WeendleThis weeks episode focuses on two environmental issues, the production of animal feed and also the processing of waste, especially in developing countries.
Mathieu Chaix-Bar is attempting to tackle both these problems with a solution sourced from nature. His company Weendle, which is based in The Netherlands use the larvae of the black soldier fly to break down waste and then once complete the larvae is then used as a protein source in animal feed.
Their work is mainly focussed in sub-Saharan Africa where increasing urban populations and lack of sewerage infrastructure means the problem is huge.
2018-11-2233 minInnovate Eco02 - Dogs In Conservation - Louise Wilson, Conservation K9 ConsultingIn this episode, we speak to Louise Wilson who has started the company Conservation K9 Consultancy using the experience she had gained in other forms of detection dog training at home and overseas. Based in the UK the company trains rescue dogs for use in conservation and are also trying to spread the use of dogs in this area further.
What does it take to train these dogs for use in conservation and with such a great method available why is it still not used as widely as it could be?
2018-11-0740 minInnovate Eco01 ā Bootstrapping Conservation - Surveying Endangered Species With Drones ā Tom and Tom, Project ErebusIn the very first episode of the Innovate Eco podcast we are starting with a huge environmental issue,Ā biodiversity loss.Ā
I speak to Tom and Tom two university friends who combined one's knowledge of building drones with the others knowledge of conservation to attempt to survey for a group of species that have suffered severe declines globally, bats.
We talk citizen science in an increasingly technology-centric globalised world and how this is hopefully good news for the conservation movement
2018-10-1726 minInnovate Eco00 - An IntroductionTranscript
We are currently living in what has become known as the anthropocene. A new geological epoch within which humans have been shaping the environment of the earth and its not for the better.
The recent international panel on climate change report said that now even limiting global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees will be tough and that a rise much higher is likely without significant intervention. This would seemingly then lead to irreversible changes to ecosystems through the melting of ice sheets and the negative climate feedback loops that would result from it.
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