Showcase – LFS 400: Audio Storytelling
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -More than just a podcasting course. Adopting a journalistic framework to communicate powerful stories and present academic content in new ways through the use of audio technology.
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Wessel Willemsen: GMOs and What To Think of Them
December 28, 2019 00:52 - 15.2 MBGenetically-modified organisms (GMOs) can be found in almost every supermarket and are eaten by many people, but what exactly is a GMO? And why are GMOs so controversial? https://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2018/LFS400W2018_GMOs.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License.
Iris Lopez Ramirez: Food Insecurity at UBC, Were You Aware?
November 30, 2019 01:00 - 14.9 MBStudent life is not easy—an overlooked issue at UBC makes it harder for a significant number of students. We take a look at what actions are being taken at the grassroots and administrative level. https://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2018/LFS400W2018_Food_Insecurity_at_UBC.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Music Credits Tired of life by Meydän
Carla Sims: Your Gut Has Gone Mental
October 26, 2019 00:11 - 10.6 MBCan probiotics treat depression? How does our diet affect our gut health? Explore the mind-gut connection and learn how your gut bacteria and diet may be affecting your mental health with experts Desiree Neilsen and Brett Finlay. This podcast dismantles popular assumptions made about gut health, and dives deep into the potential and future uses […]
Perrin Leung: Considering Traditional Chinese Medicine
September 28, 2019 00:19 - 15.6 MBTraditional Chinese medicine has deep roots in many Chinese families and is currently expanding to the Western population. Perrin Leung explores their methods and the validity and evidence behind the practice. https://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2018/LFS400W2018_Traditional_Chinese_Medicine.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License.
Katie Bartel: Diabetic 2 Dietetics
August 31, 2019 00:27 - 14.6 MBMost athletes worry about performance and optimal fuelling, but athletes with type-1 diabetes worry about so much more. Listen and learn about the challenges these athletes face and what one former journalist is doing about it. https://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2018/LFS400W2018_Diabetic2Dietetics.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License. Music Credits Lorenzo’s Music, Just […]
Parisa Roofigari: Food Waste
January 25, 2019 21:34 - 11.8 MBOne-third of the food produced for human consumption every year goes to waste. But where do all these waste come from? How come we have not managed to minimize it? This podcast has all the answers to those burning questions! http://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2017/LFS400W2017_Food_Waste.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License. […]
Clement Yim: Tackling the Challenge of Feeding 9 Billion
December 28, 2018 21:03 - 11.6 MBThe challenge for the current global food system to feed our growing population will induce a worldwide crisis unless we take action to addressing these issues.
Zachary Starko: Frat Food
November 30, 2018 20:58 - 34.5 MBFrat Food dissects the profession of the fraternity house chef, showing how they work and what their relationship looks like with the frat they serve.
Zara Neukom: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
September 28, 2018 21:48 - 17.2 MBExploring what it means to eat meat. Can it be ethical? What does that look like for farmers? Zara digs into the tensions of raising animals for food. http://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2017/LFS400W2017_Omnivores_Dilemma.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License. SaveSave SaveSave
Leighland Joyce: The Buzz on Urban Beekeeping
August 24, 2018 21:46 - 14.3 MBUrban beekeeping has blown-up in the last decade. Is it the declining bee populations that have spurred people to start keeping bees? Or is there more to the story? Leighland went to find out. http://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2017/LFS400W2017_Urban_Beekeeping.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License. Music Credits City Limits by Blue Dot […]
Klara Huebsch: Looking for Change in the Fast Fashion Industry
July 27, 2018 18:42 - 20.5 MBThe market price of clothing does not account for the true cost… Klara explores the detrimental impacts of the Fast Fashion industry, the barriers Brands face in implementing systemic change, and what we can do to help. http://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2017/LFS400W2017_Fast_Fashion.mp3 Download here For more information, and to hear complete interviews, visit Klara’s soundcloud page. This work is […]
Halla Bertrand: Tax Breaks, The Story of Temporary Community Gardens in Vancouver
June 29, 2018 17:00 - 9.96 MBRecently in Vancouver, lots of temporary community gardens fabricated by property development companies have sprung up. Often, there isn’t much community engagement with these spaces. So why do companies continue to create them? The explanation is more complicated than you’d anticipate. http://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2017/LFS400W2017_Community_Gardens.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License. Music...
Carolina Duque: Dumpster Food for Dinner?
May 25, 2018 17:00 - 14.4 MBDumpster food for dinner? Hmm, perhaps not your first choice. However, it is undeniable that the statistics around food waste are scary. Join Carolina in exploring creative ways in which people are targeting this issue. http://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2017/LFS400W2017_Dumpster_Food_for_Dinner.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License. SaveSave
Nora Ederer: Why Honeybees Aren’t the Solution To Our Pollinator Crisis
April 27, 2018 22:32 - 18.9 MBHoneybees have become a symbol for ecological health. But did you know that in North America, they are also an invasive species? Listen in and explore why our beloved honeybee might harm our environment more than it help it. http://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2017/LFS400W2017_Honeybees_Pollinator_Crisis.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License. Music Credits “Springish” by […]
Veronica Ung: Eating Chinese-Canadian
March 30, 2018 15:00 - 7.5 MBJoin Veronica Ung, a Chinese-Canadian girl, in her personal story of cultural identity crisis through food as she investigates how her crisis came to be and her views on her future food habits. Credits: Music: Podington Bear via FreeMusicArchive.org Sound Effects: Miscellaneous via FreeSound.org Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License. […]
Joyce Liao: What’s in a pierogi?
February 23, 2018 16:00What is in a pierogi? Cheese, potatoes, sour cream…. but there’s more. Come along for a journey that explores how the humble pierogi holds history, culture and personal stories. http://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2016/LFS400W2016_Whats_in_a_Pierogi.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License. SaveSave
Jenna Faris: Nutrition Misconceptions
February 22, 2018 20:02Diets, vitamins and superfoods: Jenna navigates the confusing world of nutrition misconceptions. http://lfs400media.landfood.ubc.ca/LFS400Final/W2017/LFS400W2017_Nutrition_Misconceptions.mp3 Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License. All music and sounds are from www.freesound.org SaveSave
Mahin Omar: Transforming Spaces
January 26, 2018 19:30Markus Spiske How does a space become a place of community pride? The Grandview Woodland neighbourhood in Vancouver invites us into their Transformed Life garden space. Delve into the process behind making an alternative learning space that challenges our notion of space through art and nature. Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike […]
Claire Smale: Reclaiming Water
December 29, 2017 19:49Claire dives in to how water is used, and reused, on campus and around the world. Download here This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License.
Corbin Girard: Give White Wine a Chance
November 24, 2017 21:06Sparked by the missing white wine emoji, I attempt to find out why people hate white wine and why they just won't respect it as much as red wine.