How is COVID-19 changing our geography? 1: Our relationship with nature
In the first of several episodes dealing with the overall question of how COVID-19 is changing our geography, the Ninja investigates the human relationship with the natural world.
10 Apr 202034min
What is the geography of liquorice?
In this episode, the Ninja indulges a love of liquorice (or licorice, depending on where you live) and checks out the producers, consumers, heritage, varieties, ecology and global connections of the a...
26 Mar 202015min
Why is deprivation a problem in Cornwall?
In this episode, the Ninja focuses on Cornwall in the south west of the UK, discussing the reasons for deprivation, as well as identifying its unique features, whilst having a go speaking a bit of Cor...
6 Mar 202026min
What is ash dieback?
In this podcast the Ninja investigates the problems facing the UK’s ash trees from a fungal disease and asks why this is important for landscapes, ecology, culture and the economy.
27 Feb 202022min
The geography of coronavirus
As coronavirus spreads globally, Ninja takes a step back to take a look at the geographical aspects of pandemics alongside nods to Planet of the Apes and hand sanitiser.
12 Feb 202018min
Why is migration such a big deal?
The Ninja explores the issues surrounding migration and identity in this podcast, asking questions about assimilation and integration. Why were potential migrants to The Netherlands shown gay men kiss...
11 Feb 202031min
What was Eurotopia?
In this episode, Ninja investigates the concept of Eurotopia: a radically re-imagined map of Europe made in 1992. Does this thinking have any relevance in 2020, with Brexit happening? How important is...
31 Jan 202018min
How sustainable is Japan’s status as a significant global power?
In this podcast episode, the Ninja investigates Japan’s status as a significant global power, questioning its sustainability. Natural hazards, soft power, population density, energy resources and trad...
24 Jan 202025min
