All Episodes
May 30, 2018
Waste Special, Part One
The first in a two-part series, this episode frames the new and concerning waste recycling problem in Australia. The situation has grown critical since China’s “National Sword” decision earlier this year, not to take our recycling. Changing the ground rules on what they will — and won’t — accept has closed the door, leaving our councils effectively buried under a pile of waste.
May 23, 2018
El Gibbs — "The Consensus Builder"
This week, Climactic co-host Rich Bowden trudges back — with microphone and coffee money in hand — to his previous hometown of Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. There he sat down with old friend, community activist, freelance writer, disability advocate, Aussie Rules footy fan and local legend El Gibbs after a brilliant lunch for a fun, fascinating and, at times, passionate interview. Rich wore out the bleeper covering the swear words on this one!
May 14, 2018
Councillor Kat Copsey - "The Waste Guru"
In this week’s episode, Climactic co-host Mark Spencer talks to Cr Kat Copsey of Port Phillip Council in Melbourne, Victoria.
May 9, 2018
Dugald Holmes — "Unexpected Climate Activist"
In this episode, Mark talks to Dugald Holmes, his great friend and inspiration behind the setting up of Climactic.
May 2, 2018
Councillor Tim Baxter — "Combating Climate Change through Local Government"
Episode 3 sees Mark Spencer go one-on-one with Councillor Tim Baxter of Melbourne’s Port Phillip Council. Tim’s passion for the environment and determination to drive through essential policies designed to mitigate against climate change is obvious in this free-wheeling and fascinating chat. He discusses what Council’s role is in implementing green policies and how important feedback from the community is for councillors.
April 25, 2018
Maxine Bazeley — "The Recruiter"
The first of Climactic’s interviews conducted in a professional setting at the Library at the Dock studios, our second episode is Mark’s fascinating, fun, and informative chat with Maxine Bazeley of Teal Collective. Maxine has worked in recruitment for many years and she kindly takes us through the essence of good and bad management practice in this industry, with the benefit of her experience. She also tells us her story, saying there was a point, after an accident, when she realised the pursu…
April 21, 2018
Welcome to Climactic
Setting the scene in this first episode, Mark Spencer, founder of Climactic, and co-host Rich Bowden talk about the goals they have for their new podcast. The pair discuss the storytelling approach they will take to bringing listeners information and ideas on sustainable living. Mark and Rich also give an insight into the interviews they will be using to anchor the show as well as the importance they give to listener engagement to the success of the show.