I Know Nothing
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -The I Know Nothing Podcast is a progressive narrative about two guys that don't feel associated with the climate advocates of their day attempting to understand what they can do to engage with the climate crisis that the human race currently faces.
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About #15 - Climate Change Protestors
November 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis week on the I Know Nothing Podcast, Marcus and George discuss climate protestors. Are climate protestors doing good or bad for the cause? Are all types of protest good? Should we be more accepting of protest, or more supportive? This week sees Hello Tushy as the Company in Focus - a portable bidet that attempts to reduce paper usage.
About #14 - Climate Change Skepticism
October 08, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThis week on the I Know Nothing Podcast, Marcus and George discuss Climate Change Skepticism. Why are people skeptical of climate change? Why is the Earth still cold? Should we care about the CO2 emissions? What about China? This week sees no Company in Focus or any Challenge updates.
About #13 - Solar Power
September 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis week on the I Know Nothing Podcast, Marcus and George discuss Solar Power. How does solar power work? Are they better than wind power? How can they improve? We find out on the episode today. The Climate in Focus: the ESA (european space agency) have made plans to send a satellite to gain a hi-res view of greenhouse effect. Which will be a good statistic to assist the science around the climate conversation. Sadly, finning of Mako sharks have actually caused countries to list this apex...
About #12 - Electric Cars
September 16, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis week on the I Know Nothing Podcast, Marcus and George discuss Electric Cars. The batteries on wheels: are they actually beneficial to the environment? Are they cheaper? We find out on the episode today. Discussed this week: What actually is a lithium-ion battery? When do electric cars break even, if their production is more CO2 intensive? Are electric cars cheaper? The climate in focus this week is topical, with the UK ranking favorably in the cheapest countries to own an electric...
About #11 - Wind Power
September 09, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBThis week on the I Know Nothing Podcast, Marcus and George discuss Wind Power. The quiet giants: are they actually beneficial to the environment? We wanted to know more about the big white powerplants. Discussed this week: How does wind power stack up for sustainability? Is wind power killing flying wildlife? Is it sometimes necessary to accept shortcomings in light of the positives? The climate in focus this week brings us millennials making a difference to their diets for the good of th...
About #10 - Household Energy
September 03, 2019 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week on the I Know Nothing Podcast, Marcus and George discuss Household Energy. This one is close to home (no pardon). We wanted to know more about our homes and what we can do to make a difference. Discussed this week: What really do those energy rating scales mean What type of house is the most efficient Is phantom power drain really a thing? The climate in focus this week brings us Covering Climate Now - a collective news action against climate change and seriously worrying news f...
About #9 - Forest Fires
August 26, 2019 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week on the I Know Nothing Podcast, Marcus and George discuss Forest Fires. We picked this topic because of how topical it is right now. So much misinformation is flying around. We needed to know what the situation really was. Discussed this week: Why the Amazon Rainforest is so important What is causing the fires in the Amazon Rainforest What we can do to reduce these fires The climate in focus this week brings us a great example of why government intervention can be so powerful. ...
About #8 - Single-Use Plastics
August 24, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBThis week on the I Know Nothing Podcast, Marcus and George discuss Single-Use Plastics. The podcast starts with the worrying lowdown from George's new housing situation before moving into the nitty-gritty. The lads continue with their new approach of discussing the topic honestly before research, to highlight the reality of their knowledge. They then go away, find out the facts that really matter, and bring them back to the table. The climate in focus sees India and the booming tiger popu...
About #7 - Paris Climate Agreement
August 12, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThis week on the I Know Nothing Podcast, Marcus and George discuss the Paris Climate Agreement. The lads discuss why the US avoided the treaty, who the real villains are on the international stage of sustainability and explain what on earth the treaty actually means to us, the common folk. The lads continue with their new approach of discussing the topic honestly before research, to highlight the reality of their knowledge. They then go away, find out the facts that really matter, and bring...
About #6 - Knife Crime
August 05, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThis week on the I Know Nothing Podcast broach the subject of knife crime. In a brand new style of the podcast, they discuss the topic initially without any research. They then go away, look up the facts and come back more informed. The lads also discuss their new website and the episode being the first to go up on YouTube with Marcus in the frame. The iknownothingpodcast.com website is the place to find all the I Know Nothing episodes, videos and written content. Opinion pieces written by...
About #5 - Recycling
July 28, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBToday on the podcast, Marcus and George discuss how little they know about recycling. They manage to grind out some useful information but by and large just realise how little they actually recycle. This week's good and bad are, to be honest, wildly depressing but this is somewhat saved by the fantastic company in focus. As usual, their mothers get mentioned.
About #4 - Recap w/ Marcus
July 21, 2019 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBOn today's podcast, Marcus recaps on some of the topics previously discussed. Especially, clarifying on #2 - Morale and Motivation. We also talk about the Philippine government making their students plant trees and how the British public are expected to purchase 50 million throwaway garments this summer. The company in focus this week is: Terracycle.
About #3 - Meat Consumption
July 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBToday on the podcast, Marcus and George have a little debate about meat consumption. Having not given diet a single thought in regards to its impact on the climate, finding out that eating a plant-based diet can be a part of the solution was a hard pill to swallow.
About #2 - Motivation and the Dalai Lama
July 01, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week Marcus and George discuss whether motivation is intrinsic or extrinsic, what the Dalai Lama has been saying recently and give the listeners an update on the latest climate news.
About #1 - Marcus, George and Our Planet
June 28, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBToday, Marcus and George introduce themselves without even considering how. Listen as two friends work out that starting a podcast without a plan just makes for awkward laughter.