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Iceworld

By: British Antarctic Survey
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  • Welcome to Antarctica. What's it like living and working in one of the most extreme environments in the world? Recorded at Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula, the team talk extreme living, climate science, expeditions and becoming a community. From polar scientists to plumbers, these are interviews with ordinary people who are doing extraordinary jobs with British Antarctic Survey. Hosted and recorded by Nadia Frontier, marine biologist. A podcast from British Antarctic Survey, produced in partnership with Boffin Media. ++ Joining us in 2024? Why not start with Series 3.
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Episodes
  • S3 Ep9: Watching wild weather in Antarctica, with Jo Cole

    S3 Ep9: Watching wild weather in Antarctica, with Jo Cole
    Apr 24 2024
    Meteorologist Jo Cole chats to Nadia Frontier about fixing weather stations in remote locations, and seeing the sun return after Winter from the top of a mountain.
    Being a meteorologist in Antarctica is a busy job! From launching weather balloons, to making hourly observations to support flights on the frozen continent, the information captured is important for safe operations *and* science.
    Produced in partnership with Boffin Media.
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    19 mins
  • S3 Ep8: From Arran to Antarctica with Niall Macleod

    S3 Ep8: From Arran to Antarctica with Niall Macleod
    Apr 4 2024
    In a conversation ranging from ice climbing to the trials of wearing a kilt in Antarctica, Nadia chats to Niall Macleod, the Plant Operator at Rothera Research Station through Antarctic Winter.

    Niall's route to Antarctica was through agriculture, quarrying and civil engineering - before deciding that he wanted to do something for the environment. His job is to look after the research station's unusual machinery, and to keep the snow at bay as it blows through in the darkest period of the year. In his own words: he likes helping people.

    This episode's Antarctic glossary:
    • 'Snowcat' - a big truck on caterpillar tracks that can be used to clear snow or tow heavy loads.
    • 'Scheds' - the high frequency radio communication set up at field camps so that the station can communicate with field parties.
    • 'Smooth Operator' - the name of Niall's claimed climbing route... and tongue-in-cheek nickname for himself.
    Iceworld is presented and recorded by Nadia Frontier, and produced in partnership with Boffin Media.
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    19 mins
  • S3 Ep7: Leading polar expeditions, with Ed Luke and Matthew Shepherd

    S3 Ep7: Leading polar expeditions, with Ed Luke and Matthew Shepherd
    Mar 20 2024
    A field guide is one of the most highly skilled and varied jobs in Antarctica. From accompanying scientists on expeditions, training their colleagues to survive on the ice and fixing sledges, there's never a dull day.

    Polar field guides Ed Luke and Matthew Shepherd talk to Nadia about life on the ice and extreme camping.

    Produced in partnership with Boffin Media; cover photo by Ed Luke.
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    35 mins
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