Everything Antarctica

May 14 2024 65
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The "Everything Antarctica" podcast was made to share stories and information about Antarctica. During the heroic age of exploration, explorers wrote journals or kept diaries of their adventures, but the art of recording one's experiences is slowly disappearing. Two knowledgeable Antarcticans, Matty Jordan and Jonny Harrison, think that talking to people about Antarctica is important. With a combined experience of three Antarctic winters, 13 trips, and over 1200 days "on ice" there isn't much they can't credibly discuss. We hope you will learn something from every episode and enjoy the show!

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A Day In The Life - Mouse Rounds - The Everything Antarctica Podcast

May 14 2024 19 mins  
This 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 th

Remake Learning Days Live - Everything Antarctica Podcast Q&A

May 08 2024 63 mins  
This 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.

A Day In The Life - Matty Jordan PM - The Everything Antarctica Podcast

Apr 30 2024 27 mins  
What’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.

Interview with Dr Dan Price - Glaciologist - Everything Antarctica Podcast

Apr 23 2024 55 mins  
Dr 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 o

Understanding Ice 101 - Everything Antarctica Podcast

Apr 16 2024 23 mins  
In 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

An interview with Tom Newell - Scott Base Water Engineer 2011/12

Apr 04 2024 39 mins  
In 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 drinki

How to get a job in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica Podcast

Mar 21 2024 37 mins  
The 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 che

Outdoor Recreation in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica Podcast

Mar 14 2024 20 mins  
This 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 do

Indoor Recreation in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica Podcast

Mar 07 2024 20 mins  
In 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 clim

Survival Training in Antarctica - Everything Antarctica Podcast

Feb 29 2024 30 mins  
Following 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 w