Inherited

Welcome back to Inherited, a critically acclaimed climate storytelling show made by, for, and about young people. We share beautifully written, sonically immersive, and empathy-forward stories from within the youth climate movement and beyond.

This season, you can expect eight moving narratives from youth storytellers across the globe. From Taiwan, to Romania, Nigeria, Australia, Dominica, and the United States, our cohort of youth creators will transport and inspire you. Plus, we’ll share a behind-the-scenes craft interview with each storyteller, who’ll talk about their unique production journey and how the magic is made.

Our first episode drops Wednesday, July 19th. Don’t miss it!

Inherited is a production of YR Media and distributed by Critical Frequency. For more information, head to our website at yr.media/inherited, and follow us on the socials @inheritedpod.

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Inherited host Shaylyn Martos sits down with storyteller Reece Whatmore, who envisioned a bioinspired world where nature and humanity coexist harmoniously in Season 3, Episode 5: “Beyond the Anthropomass.” Together, they talk about Reece’s research, process, and dreams for the future.

Reece Whatmore (she/they) is an undergraduate student studying materials science and engineering at Carnegie Mellon University while working in the Morphing Matter Lab. With a deep-rooted passion for sustainability, Reece envisions a world where nature and humanity coexist harmoniously, leveraging the principles of bioinspiration in her work. By studying and understanding nature's mechanisms, Reece aims to develop innovative materials and engineering solutions that contribute to building this sustainable future. Beyond the lab, Reece loves outdoor activities, everything from rock climbing to swimming to long beach walks. You can learn more about her work at https://www.reecewhatmoredesigns.com/, and can follow her on instagram @reecequemas.

Inherited is a critically acclaimed climate storytelling show made by, for, and about young people. We’re a production of YR Media and distributed by Critical Frequency. For more information about our podcast, head to our website at yr.media/inherited, and follow us on the socials @inheritedpod.

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Inherited host Shaylyn Martos sits down with storyteller Keerti Gopal, whose sound-rich story “Island of People” was a closer look into the climate resilience and cultural memory of the Tao, and how the effects of climate crisis and industrialization of Lanyu is changing their land forever. Together, they talk about Keerti’s experiences in multimedia journalism and building community in Taiwan.

Keerti Gopal is a multimedia journalist, documentary filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer. In 2021, she graduated from Northwestern University, where she organized with the youth-led Sunrise Movement Chicago and researched youth climate activism. She then moved to Taiwan for her Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship, where she documented stories of climate action and resilience through photo, film, and written media. She’s now based in Brooklyn, NY and has completed fellowships at Inside Climate News, The Lever, and Solutions Journalism Network. She is a graduate of One World Media’s Global Short Docs Forum for international filmmakers. Keerti is particularly interested in climate justice solutions and storytelling that center frontline communities and marginalized expertise. In her free time, she likes to hike, bike, and read fiction!

Inherited is a critically acclaimed climate storytelling show made by, for, and about young people. We’re a production of YR Media and distributed by Critical Frequency. For more information about our podcast, head to our website at yr.media/inherited, and follow us on the socials @inheritedpod.

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In today’s season finale, storyteller Keerti Gopal shares three stories of climate resilience from the Tao, the indigenous people of Lanyu – a tiny, climate-susceptible island off the coast of Taiwan. From a deep-sea diver on the hunt for increasingly scarce fish, to the keeper of an underground house, to a taro farmer whose fields are destroyed by polluted water, Keerti talks with community members whose way of life is threatened. Together, they look toward a better future.

For more information about our podcast, head to our website at yr.media/inherited, and follow us on the socials @inheritedpod.

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Inherited host Shaylyn Martos sits down with storyteller Paloma Moreno Jiménez, the creative mind behind Season 3, Episode 2, “Maíz es Vida.” Together, they talk about Paloma’s real-life inspiration for her fantastical story, as well as the joys and challenges of entering the audio industry as a young producer.

Paloma Moreno Jiménez (she/they) is an audio storyteller and a queer immigrant from the Tijuana-San Diego borderlands. Paloma is passionate about using audio as a missing mic and platform for intergenerational stories from LGBTQ+, POC, and displaced communities. She has interned with WNYC’s Radiolab, WBEZ’s Art of Power, and the Women’s Audio Mission in Oakland. Since graduating from Stanford University, Paloma has reported and produced for Feet in 2 Worlds as well as NPR's Next Generation Radio at USC Annenberg.

You can find Paloma on IG @paloalas.

Inherited is a critically acclaimed climate storytelling show made by, for, and about young people. We’re a production of YR Media and distributed by Critical Frequency.

For more information about our podcast, head to our website at yr.media/inherited, and follow us on the socials @inheritedpod.

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