Bedste Antarctic-podcasts (2024)

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Dagmar Aaen is back at her home port Flensburg 5:38

2M ago5:38

5:38

After 90 days and over 3,500 nautical miles, Arved Fuchs returned to Flensburg today with the Dagmar Aaen from the OCEAN CHANGE 2024 expedition and moored it at its berth in the museum harbour. An expedition full of experiences and intense impressions, during which the crew on board collected a huge amount of marine data, which they are providing t…

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157_Libertarians_on_ice 31:59

3M ago31:59

31:59

Coming back at yer, six months late and barely on topic, episode 157 addresses the increasingly loud and dunderheaded online chatter about escaping society and trying to establish society, only with more ice and surprise cannibalism. Libertarians probably don't listen to my output, but any that do can dig a well, actually, and throw themselves down…

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With the Dagmar Aaen around the dreaded West Cape of Norway 11:13

3M ago11:13

11:13

This week, Arved Fuchs sailed round Stadtlandet, Norway's dreaded West Cape, on the Dagmar Aaen. The night before, a replica of a Viking ship from the Faroe Islands had capsized there. Of the international crew of six, only five members were rescued alive and one American woman was found dead. In this podcast episode, Arved Fuchs talks about the mo…

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Trondheim, a leaking fuel injector and a strong wind from the front 9:22

3M ago9:22

9:22

Arved Fuchs has reached Trondheim with the Dagmar Aaen, where he first had to deal with a leaking fuel injector - a case for which he has made provisions. Arved Fuchs explains that he has plenty of spare parts on board for the Callesen Diesel and for all other important instruments and equipment so that he can react immediately in such a situation.…

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Bear Island Discoveries and Barents Sea Whales 9:28

3M ago9:28

9:28

In this episode, Arved Fuchs shares his latest adventures aboard the DAGMAR AAEN as he journeys towards the Lofoten Islands. He recounts his remarkable landings on Bear Island, where he discovered fascinating relics from the past and visited a meteorological station. Arved also describes a breathtaking encounter with nature, as well as the abundant…

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Arved Fuchs reaches BEAR ISLAND 6:39

4M ago6:39

6:39

Arved Fuchs reached Bear Island today and, in this podcast episode, he talks about the approach to the Arctic island, which was hidden in fog, the crossing with the small dinghy, and the first steps of some crew members on land. He also discusses the challenges and highlights of the last leg since Hammerfest. Koordinaten: 74.488739, 19.253740 Suppo…

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Final Preparations for the Next Leg to Bear Island 12:50

4M ago12:50

12:50

The to-do list aboard the Dagmar Aaen was long today: oil change for the generator, filter change, checking the rigging, refueling diesel, refilling water, folding laundry, restocking food supplies... In the sheltered harbour of Hammerfest, Arved Fuchs and his crew are preparing for the next and crucial leg of the OCEAN CHANGE 2024 expedition. Tomo…

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Dagmar Aaen in Tromsø - Gateway to the Arctic 14:32

4M ago14:32

14:32

Arved Fuchs has now moored the Dagmar Aaen in Tromsø. From there, it will continue directly to Hammerfest tomorrow and then to Bear Island, weather permitting. In the current podcast episode, Arved Fuchs talks about the challenges of the upcoming leg to Bear Island in the Barents Sea in the Arctic Ocean, which he intends to tackle in just a few day…

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Arved Fuchs, the Arctic Circle, a Glacier and the Lofoten Fishermen 17:06

4M ago17:06

17:06

Arved Fuchs has now crossed the Arctic Circle with the Dagmar Aaen, visited the Svartisen Glacier and reached the Lofoten Islands, a group of islands in the north of Norway. In the harbour of Vaeroy, he met some local fishermen again with whom he had already had contact eleven years ago during a winter expedition, because back then they produced ex…

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Northern Waters: Sailing from Ålesund to Lovund 11:30

5M ago11:30

11:30

Arved Fuchs und the Dagmar Aaen have reached the harbour of the Norwegian island of Lovund. In this episode, he talks about the last days on the open sea, about the crew's seaworthiness in wind and waves, about puffins and salmon farms and which glacier he is heading for next. www.arved-fuchs.de www.baerbel-fening.de Support the show www.arved-fuch…

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Norway's West Cape: With the Dagmar Aaen through Rough Seas 19:47

5M ago19:47

19:47

In this episode, Arved Fuchs shares his journey with the Dagmar Aaen through Stadthavet, one of the most treacherous sections of the Norwegian coast near the Stadlandet peninsula. This area is notorious for its dangerous cross seas caused by conflicting currents, and it's said that over 50 shipwrecks lie on its seabed. Due to the perilous nature of…

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Arved Fuchs in Norway: Fjords and Football 22:14

5M ago22:14

22:14

Arved Fuchs has arrived in Norway with the Dagmar Aaen and reports today from the Hardangerfjord. He talks about the impressive Norwegian coastline, dreamlike sunrises, glassy seas, and reveals what role the Euro is playing for his international crew. www.arved-fuchs.de www.baerbel-fening.de Koordinaten: 59.780500, 5.502229 Support the show www.arv…

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Dagmar Aaen has moored on the the Danish island Læsø 15:38

5M ago15:38

15:38

Arved Fuchs has moored the Dagmar Aaen in the harbour of Vesterø on the Danish island of Læsø. In this podcast episode, he talks about the first few days on board, the on-board routine and the vital medical briefing. With a few examples from his numerous expeditions, it quickly becomes clear why it is so important that everyone knows what to do in …

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Seaborn again - Arved Fuchs casts the lines for the Expedition OCEAN CHANGE 2024 5:42

5M ago5:42

5:42

Arved Fuchs sets sail for Bear Island in the Barents Sea in the Arctic Ocean. Before the start of the OCEAN CHANGE 2024 expedition, Arved Fuchs spoke to journalists and camera crews on board his 93-year-old ship Dagmar Aaen about the looming threat of global warming and emphasised the importance of marine research in tackling this problem. Arved Fu…

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Introducing...Oceans: Life Under Water 13:11

8M ago13:11

13:11

Now that The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice has come to an end, here's a clip from another podcast we think you'll like. It's called Oceans: Life Under Water, an immersive storytelling podcast about the oceans from Crowd Network and Greenpeace, hosted by wildlife filmmaker and broadcaster Hannah Stitfall. To listen to the rest of th…

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Antarctica | Ep 6 | Theories 42:48

8M ago42:48

42:48

In the final episode, Rodney’s friends and colleagues give their theories about what really happened. Suicide, accident, or foul play? And 24 years on, Stephen demands answers from the authorities to his own questions about the investigation. Episodes released for free every Monday. You can listen to the whole series ad-free straight away by subscr…

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Antarctica | Ep 5 | The Coroner's Verdict 34:35

8M ago34:35

34:35

The post-mortem is finished, and the cause of Rodney’s death sends shock waves through the tight-knit South Pole community. How? And will the New Zealand investigation uncover the truth? Episodes released for free every Monday. You can listen to the whole series ad-free straight away by subscribing to the Crowd Stories channel on Apple Podcasts. Li…

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Antarctica | Ep 4 | Madhouse at the End of the Earth 32:24

8M ago32:24

32:24

Warning: this episode contains a story about sexual assault. This series began with investigation into the death of Rodney Marks, but it’s developed into something much broader. A bleak picture of how mysterious deaths, and crimes in general, are dealt with in Antarctica. In this episode, Stephen hears first-hand about a pervasive culture of harass…

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Antarctica | Ep 3 | The Cop 33:48

9M ago33:48

33:48

Rodney Marks is dead. But what really happened? Enter two men determined to solve the mystery, a cop and a coroner from New Zealand. But who’s in charge when someone dies, in a land that belongs to no-one? Stephen digs into the complexities of Antarctic jurisdiction. Episodes released for free every Monday. You can listen to the whole series ad-fre…

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155_TAE_and_IGY_foreshadowing 59:01

9M ago59:01

59:01

You don't just throw a Trans-Antarctic Expedition or an International Geophysical Year together. These things take planning. Here's some background on the planners and introductions to some of the doers.

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Antarctica | Ep 2 | The Doctor 34:23

9M ago34:23

34:23

Winter has set in, and there’s a shift in atmosphere on base. When walking back from the remote observatory where he’s conducting his experiments, Rodney Marks falls ill and it’s down to the station’s solo doctor to save his life. Why can’t Rodney be rescued? Because when something happens at the South Pole in the middle of winter, you’re trapped. …

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Antarctica | Ep 1 | Arrival 37:24

9M ago37:24

37:24

In the first episode of The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice, investigative journalist Stephen Davis meets three members of the crew who arrived at South Pole research station in 1999 – friends and colleagues of Dr Rodney Marks. As the sun sets and the station closes for winter, those inside prepare for six months of darkness, no way …

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Coming soon...The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice 2:31

9M ago2:31

2:31

Coming on February the 26th. Journalist Stephen Davis investigates the mysterious death of a scientist at the South Pole in the year 2000, and interrogates why the investigation failed to uncover the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAf Crowd Network

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Snow Widows 44:06

10M ago44:06

44:06

Alok Jha revisits one of Antarctica’s most enduring tales of exploration with author and journalist Katherine MacInnes. Her book 'Snow Widows' tells the story of the race for the South Pole, from the perspective of the women whose lives would be forever changed by it: the wives and mothers that Sir Robert Falcon Scott and his expedition team left b…

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The Space Gardener 31:48

10M ago31:48

31:48

Alok Jha talks to NASA astro-botanist Jess Bunchek about growing vegetables in Antarctica – and outer space. Jess started as a botanist and agronomist and, after completing her masters, worked as an astro-botanist at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where she researched space crop production and supported “Veggie” – a vegetable production ch…

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Emperor Penguins 33:06

10M ago33:06

33:06

Alok Jha talks to Dr Peter Fretwell, award-winning cartographer and leading scientist at the British Antarctic Survey, about Antarctica’s most iconic residents – Emperor penguins – and the threats they’re facing from climate change. Peter pioneered the use of satellite imagery to find and monitor polar wildlife – a project that has led to him disco…

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Into the Dark Antarctic Night 39:04

10M ago39:04

39:04

Alok Jha talks to journalist and author Julian Sancton about the harrowing and epic survival story of The Belgica: an early polar expedition gone terribly wrong – with a ship frozen in ice and its crew trapped inside for months of endless polar night. Julian is an editor at The Hollywood Reporter. His writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, Esquire, G…

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Dinosaurs in Antarctica 34:12

10M ago34:12

34:12

Dr Susannah Maidment, Principal Researcher in fossil reptiles at London’s Natural History Museum, takes us 100 million years back in time to when Antarctica was a rainforest and home to some of the biggest creatures to ever walk the earth – the dinosaurs! Susannah has a PhD in vertebrate palaeontology from the University of Cambridge and, prior to …

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The Race to the South Pole | The Secret History Returns… 17:41

11M ago17:41

17:41

With 'The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice' on the way, we wanted to share the story of how it all began. From History Daily, this is The Race to The South Pole. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Wh…

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Polar Preet 38:34

11M ago38:34

38:34

Alok Jha talks to Guinness World Record-breaking polar explorer Preet Chandi MBE – known as Polar Preet – about her extraordinary, inspiring and boundary-breaking achievements in Antarctica. In 2022, Preet became the ninth woman in history to ski solo to the South Pole and the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition on the continent. Th…