Geography Island Jams

Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Julian Robinson. Julian became a part of the LSE community in 2005, assuming the role of project manager for the redevelopment of the New Academic Building. With his appointment as Director of Estates, Julian has been instrumental in overseeing the establishment of three new buildings in the LSE Holborn-quarter, with a fourth on the horizon. Alongside these achievements, Julian has actively contributed to enhancing and upkeeping various aspects of the LSE campus, including the successful pedestrianisation of the school's surrounding streets.

Song 1: Vesperae Solennes de confessore - Laudate Dominum by Mozart K 339

Song 2: Soul Limbo by Booker T and the MG’s

Song 3: Messiah Alleluia Chorus by G.F. Handel

Song 4: No More Hero’s by The Stranglers

Song 5: Ever fallen in Love by Buzzcocks

Song 6: Prelude Suite for Cello  No.1 in G major by J.S.Bach

Song 7: Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club

Song 8: Time Flies by Ramsey Lewis Trio

Book: The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell

Luxury Item: Sketching & watercolour set

Favourite meal: Tapas

Fav Quote: ‘We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us’ - Winston Churchill

Presenter/Producer: Will Stein

GIJ Graphic: Saskia Straub

Music: Tilly Mason

Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Imogen White. Imogen supports the LSE social media team in making content for their channels, including reels and tiktoks. She also runs her own YouTube channel where she documents a wide range of her life experiences. Her channel has 7.5K subscribers and has amassed over 700k views.

Song 1: Proud Mary by Tina Turner

Song 2: When The Going Gets Tough by Boyzone

Song 3: Whenever, Wherever by Shakira

Song 4: Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves

Song 5: Love Me Now (feat. Zoe Wees) by Kygo

Song 6: Experience by Ludovico Einaudi, Daniel Hope I Virtuosi Italiani

Song 7: Sali Mann Paryo by Kali Prasad Baskota, Ashmita Adhikari

Song 8: The Flood by Take That

Book: The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary

Luxury Item: Camera

Fave meal: Chicken & Sweetcorn Pizza

Fav Quote: “Love many, trust few & always paddle your own canoe”

Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Issam Jamaleddine. Whilst at LSE, Issam was the 2019-2021 Treasurer for the LSESU Geography & Environment Society. In addition, Issam was President of the Middle East North Africa Society, a member of the LSE all-male dance group Heart Dance, a student trustee for the LSESU Student’s Union, and sailed around Scotland with LSE Marine society.

Song 1: Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles

Song 2: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Song 3: Piano Man by Billy Joel

Song 4: Circles by Post Malone

Song 5: Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder

Song 6: Por una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel

Song 7: We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel

Song 8: Youth by Daughter

Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell

Luxury Item: Kindle

Fave meal: Lebanese Mezze and Grill Platter

Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Jenna Meyer. Jenna is the 2021/2022, Postgraduate President for the LSESU Geography & Environment Society. In this position, Jenna works with the department in the execution of G&E PG initiatives. Before coming to LSE, Jenna Studied Political Science at Queen’s U in Kingston, Ontario. During her time studying Political Science at Queen’s U, Jenna spent four months studying abroad in Prague.

Song 1: Nobody by Mitski

Song 2: White Sky by Vampire Weekend

Song 3: The Spins by Mac Miller

Song 4: On the Sea by Beach House

Song 5: Let it Happen by Tame Impala

Song 6: Another Love by Tom Odell

Song 7: Bike Dream by Rostam

Song 8: Love on the Brain by Rihanna

Book: Normal People by Sally Rooney

Luxury Item: REALLY nice perfume

Fave meal: Spaghetti (nice and hearty!)

Fave quote: “The less you eat, drink and read books; the less you go to the theatre, the dance hall, the public house; the less you think, love, theorize, sing, paint, fence, etc., the more you save-the greater becomes your treasure which neither moths nor dust will devour-your capital. The less you are, the more you have; the less you express your own life, the greater is your alienated life-the greater is the store of your estranged being.” (Karl Marx)

This episode features clips from previous guests' interviews, talking about their favourite meals. The following guests are featured:

S1 E8 - Anu Jain - BSc Geography with Economics (Class of 2021)

S1 E9 - Neil Lee - Professor of Economic Geography

S1 E12 - Francisca Rockey - Founder of Black Geographers

S1 E13 - Tom Cope - BA Geography (Class of 2018)

S2 E1 - Meredith Whitten - ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow

S2 E7 - Dana Agrotti - MSc Environmental Economics and Climate Change (Class of 2019)

S3 E3 - Peter Oppenheimer - Chief Global Equity Strategist for Goldman Sachs

S3 E7 - Dave Smith - Head of Social Media at the LSE

This episode features clips from previous guests' interviews, talking about their pet peeves. The following guests are featured:

S1 E9 - Neil Lee - Professor of Economics Geography

S2 E3 - Nic Gottman - MSc Environment and Development (Class of 2020)

S3 E1 - Thembi Chihambakwe - BSc Environment & Development (Class of 2022)

S3 E2 - Erica Pani - Assistant Professor in Environmental Geography

S4 E5 - Jonathan Terrefe - MSc Environment and Development (Class of 2021)

This episode features clips from previous guests' interviews, talking about memorable childhood stories. The following guests are featured:

S1 E1 - Fabian Nilsson - BSc Environment & Development (Class of 2022)

S1 E3 - Sam Zak - MSc Environment and Development (Class of 2020)

S1 E10 - Kane Rabanal-Hunt - BA Geography (Class of 2019)

S1 E11 - Ria Shah - BSc Geography with Economics (Class of 2016)

S2 E4 - Robyn Moore - BA Geography (Class of 2020)

S2 E10 - Kyle Kothari BSc Geography with Economics (Class of 2019)

S3 E3 - Peter Oppenheimer - Chief Global Equity Strategist for Goldman Sachs

This episode features clips from previous guests' interviews when talking about what they like most about being 'Part of  LSE'. The following guests are featured:

S1 E5 - Martha Ojo - LSESU Education Officer 2018-2020

S1 E4 - Lydia Goonetillake - BA Geography (Class of 2018)

S2 E1 - Meredith Whitten - ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow

S1 E14 - Andrew Young -Chief Operating Officer of the LSE

S3 E1 - Thembi Chihambakwe - BSc Environment & Development (Class of 2022)

S1 E2 -Emily Douglas - BA Geography (Class of 2021)

S2 E8 - Tom Smith - Assistant Professor in Environmental Geography

S1 E6 - Niklas Piringer BSc Geography with Economics (Class of 2022)

S4 E6 - Joanne Hay - Deputy Chief Operating Officer at the LSE

Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Joanne Hay. Joanne is Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) at the LSE. She has worked at the LSE since 1995 in a number of roles including leading the Director’s office, and Manager (Strategic Planning and Resources) of the Department of Management. She took up the role of DCOO in summer 2018. In her capacity as DCOO, Joanne has been involved in numerous business change projects including the Assessments Services Change Project where in-year resits were offered for the first time in 2020. She works in close partnership with the SU, most notably, with the SU General Secretary, Co-Chairing the Welcome Steering Group, and the Homelessness partnership (with St Mungo’s), She has responsibility and involvement in a number of areas around the School such as the business continuity, health and safety, Business Improvement Unit, and Professional Services staff development. She also Chairs the annual Values in Practice awards for Professional Service. Joanne undertook an MSc in Comparative Politics at LSE during 1994-5, following a BSc in Economics and Politics at Swansea University.

Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Jonathan Terrefe. Before coming to the LSE, Jonathan did a BA in Social Science and Environmental Science at Jacobs University in Germany. Jonathan has lived in Germany, South Africa, Ghana, and Ethiopia. Whilst at LSE, Jonathan joined the team for the LSE Africa Summit as the Speakers and Content coordinator. In this position, he supported the team in implementing their first-ever virtual conference which had 27 speakers and close to 1,000 attendees.