Mother Nature watches a video about a wolf tortured and killed in a bar, triggering a broader discussion about the return of the wolf worldwide. Can wolves and humans ever peacefully co-exist? To find out, Mother Nature sends an assistant to Denmark to talk to nature enthusiast Sebastian Klein to learn more about the history of the wolf. Meanwhile, freelance journalist Maya Tekeli updates Mother Nature on the hunt for Leonardo Dicaprio. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation. Written, edited and produced by Nikolaj Kirk, Roxanne Batty, Jens Raunkjær and Magnus Møller. Reporting and recording by Roxanne Batty and Nikolaj Kirk. Featuring Iggy Pop as Mother Nature and Maya Tekeli as Freelance Journalist Maya Tekeli. Special thanks to Sebastian Klein in this episode for his knowledge and dedication to communicating about the biodiversity crisis.For more grumpy Mother Nature, follow us on social media @sweetlittlehumanpodcast www.orkanmedia.com
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The Poor Bird Who Could Not Fly
This episode is dedicated to the extinct bird of the Great Auk – a symbolic story of biodiversity loss. However, the enthusiasm is interrupted when the angry editor calls again, demanding more structure, focus, and less alcoholism in the program. Mother Nature reluctantly fills out a form, while the fate of the Great Auk mirrors a deeper crisis. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation. Written, edited and produced by Nikolaj Kirk, Roxanne Batty, Jens Raunkjær and Magnus Møller. Reporting and recording by Mia Brøsboll Jensen, Tanya Parkin, Jesper Henriksen and Jens Raunkjær. Featuring Iggy Pop as Mother Nature and Maya Tekeli as Freelance Journalist Maya Tekeli. Special thanks to Douglas Russel and The National History Museum in Tring, UK.For more grumpy Mother Nature, follow us on social media @sweetlittlehumanpodcast www.orkanmedia.com
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Fire Animals
Fire is one of humanity's most important discoveries – and also one of the most dangerous. In this episode, Mother Nature unfolds the history of fire and humans’ intertwined relationship with this element, from the first taste of cooked meat to the combustion engine and beyond. Set in Tasmania, Australia, fire scientist Professor David Bowman offers his perspective on the importance of fire and the future of humanity. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation. Written, edited and produced by Nikolaj Kirk, Roxanne Batty, Jens Raunkjær and Magnus Møller. Reporting and recording by Dan Grønbech. Featuring Iggy Pop as Mother Nature and Maya Tekeli as Freelance Journalist Maya Tekeli. Special thanks to Professor David Bowman for his knowledge and dedication to communicating about the urgency of the climate crisis.For more grumpy Mother Nature, follow us on social media @sweetlittlehumanpodcast www.orkanmedia.com
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Bored to Death
Mother Nature is worried. Few people care about the climate crisis because “it’s so fucking boring”. Mother Nature calls renowned climate scientist Sir. David King to ask for help, but the conversation quickly falls into confusing metaphors and complicated statistics. It becomes clear: if anybody is going to listen, they need to find a celebrity. But who?Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation. Written, edited and produced by Nikolaj Kirk, Roxanne Batty, Jens Raunkjær and Magnus Møller. Reporting and recording by Mia Brøsboll Jensen, Tanya Parkin, Jesper Henriksen and Jens Raunkjær. Featuring Iggy Pop as Mother Nature and Maya Tekeli as Freelance Journalist Maya Tekeli. Special thanks to Sir. David King, former UK government chief scientific adviser, for his knowledge and dedication to communicating about the urgency of the climate crisis.For more grumpy Mother Nature, follow us on social media @sweetlittlehumanpodcast www.orkanmedia.com
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Some Kind of Trailer
Mother Nature is drinking whisky, Mr. Bee is doomscrolling. Suddenly their editor calls to check if they’re ready for the premiere on September 22. Of course they’re not. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation. Written, edited and produced by Nikolaj Kirk, Roxanne Batty, Jens Raunkjær and Magnus Møller. Reporting and recording by Mia Brøsboll Jensen, Tanya Parkin, Jesper Henriksen and Jens Raunkjær. Featuring Iggy Pop as Mother Nature and Anjuli Deo as The Editor. For more grumpy Mother Nature, follow us on social media @sweetlittlehumanpodcast www.orkanmedia.com
Poor Mother Nature. It's been a tough few thousand years. Tired and traumatized by relentless human expansion, they battle many of the ills that plague humans today: Addiction, anxiety, depression. And, of course, cynical, unpredictable rage.Their only solace? A good glass of whisky with their clumsy assistant Mr. Bee.But all is not lost. Mother Nature decides it's time to make a change. And what better way to tell a tragic story about humans but through yet another podcast? Enter 'Sweet Little Human' - a podcast all about the mess humans have made on planet Earth and their incredible ability to ignore and sidestep the issue. Even if it means the end for their silly little species.Written, edited and produced by Nikolaj Kirk, Roxanne Batty, Jens Raunkjær and Magnus Møller. Featuring Iggy Pop as Mother Nature, Anjuli Deo as The Editor, and Maya Tekeli as Freelance Journalist Maya Tekeli. Follow Mother Nature's Journey on Instagram @sweetlittlehumanpodcastwww.orkanmedia.com
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