Coffee & Geography

Kit talks to Justin Boot (they/them) while admiring a decorative Greenwell Farms coffee sack hanging on the wall, chatting about spatial awareness, photography, wibbly-wobbly-timey-wimey stuff, amongst other things.

Justin is a writer/gamer/reviewer/banker/hiker/photographer/world traveller still trying to find their place in the world. Currently studying Environmental Science and Geography.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Alcatraz Island https://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm

- Justin’s photos on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Polymathically) and 500px (https://500px.com/p/polymathically)

- Photo of Volcán de Fuego, Guatemala https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-s01e15-justin/s-lxTgwqbfkdS

- Star Trek episodes:

- TNG All Good Things https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/All_Good_Things..._(episode)

- TNG Cause & Effect https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Cause_and_Effect_(episode)

- TNG Remember Me https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Remember_Me_(episode)

- VOY One https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/One_(episode)

- VOY Relativity https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Relativity_(episode)

Expand your Geography community by connecting with Justin via Twitter (https://twitter.com/Polymathically) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB0pmXTvy7LVKsL4ZNxzERg)

The chat was recorded on 19th June 2021.

==About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley, and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

Kit talks to Adil Hussain (he/him) over a delightful brew of Assam tea, chatting about how the physical and human geography of his home town of Goalpara formed his identity, stand-up comedy, the power and pitfalls of popular culture for education, how nature can make you look ‘within’, and reframing what really is ‘success’.

NB: Some minor technical difficulties when recording this conversation means that the quality is not up to usual standards. Never mind! It still won't detract from your enjoyment :)

Adil is an award-winning actor in theatre and film, appearing in shows such as Othello – a play in Black and White, the Life of Pi and season 3 of Star Trek Discovery. Adil says he is “in love” with acting and always struggling all the way to act better. He says, “I fail measurably. Still found a way to live with myself in spite of multiple failures.”

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Life of Pi Interview for 9th Dubai International Film Festival (2012) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4OSb8UKRec

- ‘Footprints On Water’ Movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13221998/

- Adil on overcoming the fear of failure (Failing It Up) https://youtu.be/AgFc-dG--ys

Expand your Geography community by connecting with Adil via Twitter (https://twitter.com/_adilhassain), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_adilhussain/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/adil.hussain.1800721)

The chat was recorded on 13th June 2021.

==About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley, and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

Kit talks to The Curious Geographer, Ellie (she/her) over a cool Old Spike Iced Coffee, chatting about Peckham, YouTube videos, spy novels, amongst other things!

Ellie Barker (neé Hopkins) is a teacher, author, love geography - started a YouTube channel in 2019 called The Curious Geographer where she holds live interviews with academics, journalists and professionals involved in all things geography.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- ...

- Time-Space Compression video

- String activity

- Spy novels

- Agent Sonja

- Disaster by Choice

- Cold

- Ghosts of the Tsunami

Expand your Geography community by connecting with Ellie via Twitter (https://twitter.com/ thecuriousgeog), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thecuriousgeographer), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/the_curious_geographer/) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv3KwaZkZPCPT7Nl6KYnnew)

The chat was recorded on 13th June 2021

==About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley, and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

Title music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

Kit talks to Dr Keston Perry (he/him) over a Costa Coffee, chatting about colonisalism, changes in East London, how history comes 'full circle' amongst other things!

Keston Perry a political economist and interdisciplinary scholar interested in Afro-Caribbean economic thought, global finance and climate justice. He is currently a lecturer in economics at the University of the West of England, and previously was a postdoctoral scholar at Tufts University. He has published on industrial policy, climate finance and decarbonization and financialization in resource wealthy countries.

Expand your Geography community by connecting with Keston via Twitter (https://twitter.com/radical_carib) and his website https://www.kestonperry.com/)

The chat was recorded on 9th June 2021

==About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley, and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

Kit talks to The Punk Biologist, Lucy Eckersley (she/her) over a classic brew of Yorkshire Tea (& kombucha!), chatting about amine, exploding leeches, living in Nagasaki, amongst other things! A certain 'mini geographer' also makes a cameo appearance!

Lucy is a wildlife biologist by training and uses her knowledge to talk to young people interested in careers in veterinary and animal sciences. She is also a presenter and stand up comic, focusing on stories of field work gone wrong!

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Lucy’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOXHIGVcKmDfAVBlGA9FLEQ (includes the full video of the CBBC clip)

- 'Walking The Wall for Will' fundraiser for CARE: https://www.justgiving.com/team/WalkingTheWallforWill

- Live, Laugh, Lovecraft D&D podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-laugh-lovecraft/id1559124510)

- 'Caper' outdoor educational app (https://www.caper.co/)

Expand your Geography community by connecting with Lucy via Twitter (https://twitter.com/PunkBiologist), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/punkbiologist/) and her website (http://www.punkbiologist.com/)

The chat was recorded on 6th June 2021

==About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley, and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

Kit talks to Joana Mendes (she/her) over a Chá Gorreana, chatting about moving from urban Portugal to rural UK, cream teas, philosophy, yoga, amongst other things!

NB: Some minor technical difficulties when recording this conversation means that the quality is not up to usual standards. Never mind! It still won't detract from your enjoyment :)

Joana is in constant awe by our world and the beings that inhabit it. She enjoys observing and understanding natural phenomena and the relationships between fellow humans and their environment. Perhaps because of such curiosity, Joana was driven to study physics and meteorology, although she is also secretly inspired by philosophy. Being environmentally conscious since a very young age, Joana has sought to ally her academic background with green and sustainable energies. She has been focusing her career in Energy Meteorology for Renewables, and is currently a senior scientific consultant for the energy industry at the UK Met Office.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- "Azores — home to the oldest tea plantation in Europe" (https://www.dw.com/en/azores-home-to-the-oldest-tea-plantation-in-europe/a-57596094)

- Joana's WattMeet presentation at ICEM2019 "Uncertainty: What do you know for sure?" (https://www.facebook.com/421177431756497/videos/264699841061264?&t=4980)

- Downward-facing Dog Yoga pose (https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/types/downward-facing-dog/)

- Geogrambling's blog post "Language, culture, land: Entwined in the soul" (https://geogramblings.com/2018/02/23/language-culture-land-entwined-in-the-soul/)

Expand your Geography community by connecting with Joana via her Met Office profile at https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/people/joana-mendes or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joana-mendes-b391b962/)

This chat was recorded on 4th June 2021.

==About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley, and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

Kit talks to Hina Robinson (she/her) over a hot mug of Whittard’s ‘Dream Time’ tea, chatting about ballet, the Essex countryside, population control, amongst other things.

**A content warning: this episode contains a brief discussion about infant loss and miscarriage. If you are impacted by this, then please reach out. You can some links to support services below**

Hina is Secondary geography teacher with various responsibilities. She is a mum to 2 girls plus two angels, passionate about geography and getting everyone to listen and act on how it can change the world! Soon to be on the board of the UK’s Geographical Association, also a chair of a primary school governing body. Organised in all aspects of life apart from at home. Always need more sleep. Love trying new crafts and reading when I have time.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Saffron Trail http://www.essexwalks.com/walks/saffron_trail.html

- Slow Ways https://beta.slowways.org/

- China’s population policy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-child_policy

- Twitter thread re: stories of experiences in China https://twitter.com/MrsHumanities/status/890856092447715328

- Save The Children ‘One Second A Day’ (via the Washington Post) https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2014/03/06/save-the-children-second-a-day-ad-is-shocking-until-you-see-a-real-syrian-child-refugee/

Expand your Geography community by connecting with Hina via Twitter at @RobboGeog

Some support services for those who have been impacted by child bereavement:

- The Lullaby Trust (https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/bereavement-support/)

- Miscarriage Association (https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/how-we-help/)

- Sands (https://www.sands.org.uk/)

Chat recorded on 1st June 2021.

==About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley, and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

Kit talks to Helen Young (she/her) over a brew of Typhoo, chatting about the North-South divide, GIS, crown green bowling, and psychic abilities, amongst other things!

Helen is a part-time geography teacher, juggling lots of other interesting jobs on the side. She describes herself as ‘average intelligence, but hard-working and super-efficient’ so few people have ever noticed this! A DIY enthusiast, gardener, bit techy, definitely the 'man of the house'! Helen is interested in equality of all kinds, but a vested interest in women's and LGBT+ rights. Lover of a simple life, marginal psychic abilities and a self-confessed terrible traveller!

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Danny Dorling (http://www.dannydorling.org/)

- Map Men: 'North-South Divide' (https://youtu.be/ENeCYwms-Cc)

- Worldmapper (https://worldmapper.org/)

Expand your Geography community by connecting with Helen via Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/HYgeographygeek), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/geographygeek.co.uk/) and her website http://www.geographygeek.co.uk

Chat recorded on 15th May 2021.

==About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley, and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

Kit talks to Dr Hannah Bloomfield (she/her) over a cuppa Twinings Breakfast Tea, chatting about maps, maps and more maps, disastrous baking and knitting a climate change scarf, amongst other things!

Hannah is a Research Scientist working in the energy-meteorology group at Reading University, forecasting renewable energy from days-decades ahead. She completed a Natural Sciences degree at the University of East Anglia, where she realised she was really interested in renewable energy and climate change. Hannah had a few months travelling and then was lucky enough to be offered a PhD place a Reading studying exactly those issues. When not working, Hannah likes being outside, although not always for active things! Her dream day is curling up in the back garden with a book and a large cocktail.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Some fictional maps (https://geoawesomeness.com/top-10-maps-of-your-favourite-fictional-worlds/)

- Climate Stripes (https://showyourstripes.info/)

Expand your Geography community by connecting with Hannah via Twitter (https://twitter.com/hcbloomfield19)

Chat recorded on 15th May 2021.

==About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via ko-fi.com/kitrackley, and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

Title music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com​)

Kit talks to Stephen Schwab (he/him) over a steaming drink of Northern Tea Merchants Sumatra Rahmat Inara Coffee, chatting about football (soccer) communities, eco-compassion, whale song and coal mining, amongst other things!

Stephen is an ex-Geography teacher, head-of-department and head-of-house. He is a teacher advisor, author and consultant to the Geographical Association (whom he has been with since the 1970s). Crystal Palace FC fan, music fan. A family man of Jewish background.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Kayla the Eagle - Crystal Palace FC/Eagle Heights (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKzCMIbcYz0)

- Gaia Theory (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaia_hypothesis)

Expand your Geography community by connecting with Stephen via Twitter (https://twitter.com/schwabs52)

Chat recorded on 2nd May 2021.

==About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley, and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

Title music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com​)