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In Over My Head

In Over My Head

Michael Bartz

Michael is on a quest to get his environmental footprint as low as humanly possible, so he built his own off-grid tiny house. But he doesn’t know if all the downsizing and minimizing make a difference. He feels in over his head! It’s time to bring in the experts. Join Michael as he sits down with scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental experts to figure out how to effectively reduce his footprint, while also exploring the bigger questions around sustainability and the good life.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best In Over My Head episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to In Over My Head for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite In Over My Head episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

In Over My Head - Planet-saving Superstar: Rain Chen
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02/02/22 • 9 min

In this new segment, Michael talks with everyday people who are doing amazing things when it comes to Environmentalism. These Planet Saving Superstars are here to inspire you to take action!

Get Thrifty Website
Get Thrifty Business Plan

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In Over My Head - Transportation Part 3: Planes
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01/09/22 • 23 min

Michael and Professor Zingg discuss the impact flight has on greenhouse gas emissions, plane design, biofuels, and other areas of emissions to focus on. They cover renewable sources of power for aviation, long vs medium-range flights, investment in R & D, airlines and green marketing, and how you can get involved in making flight more environmentally friendly.

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In Over My Head - An Indispensable Conversation About Plastic & Art
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10/04/24 • 31 min

Michael chats with sculptor, performance artist, and sewist Arianna Richardson (aka The Hobbyist) who works with discarded plastic and craft materials to explore themes of consumerism, gendered labour, waste, and excess. They discuss her work, plastics' unique connection to consumerism, using art to engage the public in conversations about sustainability and waste, and more.

Arianna Richardson's Website

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Michael is currently off on another ocean adventure collaborating again with Memorial University. Through this project he had the opportunity to interview accomplished Seabird biologist Holly Hogan, discussing her book Message in a Bottle: Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist. This never-before-heard interview was so good, that Michael just had to share it with you.

Message in a Bottle: Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist book

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In Over My Head - The Oldman Watershed Part 1: The Basics
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04/02/24 • 37 min

How is the Oldman watershed unique, why it is ecologically important, and how has our climate been changing in Alberta over the decades? In this episode, Michael explores some of the basics around the Oldman watershed, water security and climate adaptation.

Featured Guests:
Shannon Frank - Executive Director: Oldman Watershed Council
Stefan Kienzle - Professor Emeritus: University of Lethbridge

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In Over My Head - The Oldman Watershed Part 2: Riparian Areas & Lakes
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04/02/24 • 41 min

What is a riparian area and what role does it play in climate adaptation? How are lakes impacted by climate change? In this episode, Michael explores why riparian areas and lakes are important to the Oldman watershed.

Featured Guests:
Norine Ambrose - Executive Director: Cows & Fish
Bradley Peter - Executive Director: Alberta Lake Management Society

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In Over My Head - The Oldman Watershed Part 3: Land Management & Fish
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04/02/24 • 41 min

What role does land management play in maintaining a healthy watershed? How are fish species affected by a changing climate and our various land uses? In this episode, Michael has some conversations about conservation in the Oldman watershed.

Featured Guests:
Philip Meintzer & Devon Earl - Conservation Specialists: Alberta Wilderness Association
Lorne Fitch - Professional Biologist
Jim Rennie - Angler & Citizen Scientist

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In Over My Head - The Oldman Watershed Part 4: Business Owners
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04/02/24 • 34 min

How are businesses affected by concerns around water security in the Oldman Watershed? In this episode, Michael talks with three business owners who rely on water for their livelihood. He explores why water matters to them and how they plan to adapt to a changing climate.

Featured Guests:
Jim Lynch-Staunton - Rancher: Antelope Butte Ranch
Dwight Perry - Farmer
Kelti Baird - Co-Founder & Managing Owner: Theoretically Brewing Co.

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In Over My Head - The Oldman Watershed Part 5: Looking Back
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04/02/24 • 41 min

How has the Oldman watershed been developed over the centuries and were there any struggles along the way? In this episode, Michael explores the history of development in the Oldman watershed, including its significance to the Blackfoot people and its importance to settler communities. He also learns about the controversy around the construction of the Oldman River Dam.

Featured Guests:
Ninna Piiksii - Blackfoot Elder
Tyler Stewart - Curator: Galt Museum
Stewart Rood - Environmental Science Professor: University of Lethbridge
Cliff Wallis - Director: Alberta Wilderness Association & Past President: Friends of the Oldman River
Cheryl Bradley - Friends of the Oldman volunteer

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In Over My Head - The Oldman Watershed Trailer
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03/26/24 • 2 min

Michael learns all about the Oldman watershed, exploring how communities in Southern Alberta are impacted by concerns around water security related to climate change, and how they might adapt.

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FAQ

How many episodes does In Over My Head have?

In Over My Head currently has 90 episodes available.

What topics does In Over My Head cover?

The podcast is about Minimalist, Earth Sciences, Climate Change, Podcasts, Green, Education and Science.

What is the most popular episode on In Over My Head?

The episode title 'A Serendipitous Conversation with a Seabird Biologist' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on In Over My Head?

The average episode length on In Over My Head is 27 minutes.

When was the first episode of In Over My Head?

The first episode of In Over My Head was released on Oct 22, 2021.

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