Who Moved the Tortoise?

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Conversations with science and wildlife filmmakers about the films, TV shows - and other stuff - that inspired them to make films about science and nature. Presented and produced by Alex Hemingway and Kate Dooley.

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Reality on the Rocks - with Dallas Campbell

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02/04/25 • 67 min

Nothing is quite as it seems this week as presenter, writer and podcaster Dallas Campbell joins us to talk about Ken Campbell's mind-bending series Reality on the Rocks. Along the way we talk about Dallas' career trajectory from actor to science presenter; the mad genius of Ken Campbell; and what it's like to dive in Mexico City's sewer system - an anecdote that's not for those of a weak disposition. Contains very occasional bad language.

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Tomorrow's World - with Emma Kolasinska

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10/01/24 • 44 min

Welcome back to Who Moved The Tortoise? After a summer break at Tortoise HQ we’re kicking off series two in praise of Judith Hann with VFX Executive Producer Emma Kolasinska. On the menu, the BBC’s long-running tech series Tomorrow’s World. Along the way, we talk the language of VFX, the problem with hyenas’ semen and the joy of Findus Crispy Pancakes. Oh... and the rumbling you hear every three minutes isn’t Alex’s stomach, it’s the Northern Line.

What was your favourite Tomorrow’s World moment and what were you having for tea while you watched it?

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Professor Bonner & the Slime Molds - with Robert Sternberg

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03/04/25 • 60 min

This time, we visit Imperial College London to chat with Robert Sternberg, course leader of the Science Media Production MSc, a degree that has produced some of the industry's top science-specialist talent. Robert's inspiration is the 1984 Horizon episode Professor Bonner and the Slime Molds, a character study of a scientist working at the fascinating boundary between single-celled and multicellular life. Along the way, we talk French New Wave cinema (1960's À Bout De Souffle and 1959's Hiroshima, Mon Amour) and the philosophy of science.

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Christmas Films Special

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12/24/24 • 32 min

It's Christmas Eve and the Tortoise are tearing up the rulebook for one day, meaning there's no science or wildlife chat this time. Instead, we talk to our previous guests about their favourite Christmas films. It's a nostalgic dive through some absolute classics, so grab a mince pie and come and join us! There's also some big news about our first ever live recording, coming to the Royal Institution in February 2025. https://www.rigb.org/whats-on/who-moved-tortoise-live-podcast-recording

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Microcosmos - with James Manisty

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01/07/25 • 46 min

For the first episode of 2025, the Tortoises talk to wildlife producer and macro filmmaking wizard James Manisty. On the menu, the 1996 classic macro bug film Microcosmos. It's a deep dive into the world of the tiny, with chat about Micro Monsters 3D, Super/Natural, A Real Bugs Life and more. You can watch Microcosmos here - https://archive.org/details/Microcosmos-la-gente-de-la-hierba

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Powers of Ten - with David Dugan

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02/18/25 • 56 min

This time, Kate and Alex are joined by science TV royalty as they chat to the multi-award-winning filmmaker and chairman of Windfall Films, David Dugan. On the menu for discussion, the 1977 short film Powers of Ten. This groundbreaking film plays with scale, first expanding out from the Earth until the entire universe is surveyed, then reducing inward until a single atom and its quarks are observed. Along the way, we take a whistlestop tour through David's remarkable career.

You can watch Powers of Ten here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKBhvDjuy0

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The Man Who Eats Badgers - with Will Millard

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10/29/24 • 58 min

This week the Tortoises are turning the tables, as the subject of one of our early episodes becomes a guest. Writer and presenter Will Millard joins us to talk about a quintessentially British piece of television - The Man Who Eats Badgers and Other Strange Tales from Bodmin Moor, a 2008 episode of BBC 2's Wonderland. Along the way, we discuss the parallels between this film and the films that Will went on to make, including My Year With the Tribe and Hunters of the South Seas. This episode contains bad language - don't say you haven't been warned!

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Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives... again - with Phil Bax

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03/18/25 • 59 min

A first for the podcast this week. Or rather, a second. In this episode, sound wizard Phil Bax has brought in his inspiration - and it's a film we've discussed before. Fortunately, it's an absolute cracker - the remarkable BBC film Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives featuring Eels frontman Mark “E” Everett.

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Mythbusters - with Mariana Kneppers

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11/26/24 • 43 min

This week the Tortoises welcome location producer and friend of the pod Mariana Kneppers to talk about the science megaseries Mythbusters. Along the way we discuss the cultural minefield of being an American living in the UK: the challenges of starting out in TV; and ask whether productions are becoming more risk averse. With thanks to Talesmith for hosting this episode.

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My Year With the Tribe - with Felix Black

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06/04/24 • 49 min

This week Team Tortoise welcome Berlin-based editor Felix Black to break the fourth wall with a documentary about documentary making – the controversial BBC series My Year With The Tribe. We talk Ziggy Stardust, Suede, whistle-offs, naked music videos and naked tribespeople. Hopefully the truth will set us all free. And hopefully we’ll see you next week... unless the lawyers get to us first.

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How many episodes does Who Moved the Tortoise? have?

Who Moved the Tortoise? currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does Who Moved the Tortoise? cover?

The podcast is about Filmmaking, Interview, Documentary, Television, Wildlife, Podcasts, Science and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Who Moved the Tortoise??

The episode title 'Reality on the Rocks - with Dallas Campbell' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Who Moved the Tortoise??

The average episode length on Who Moved the Tortoise? is 48 minutes.

How often are episodes of Who Moved the Tortoise? released?

Episodes of Who Moved the Tortoise? are typically released every 13 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of Who Moved the Tortoise??

The first episode of Who Moved the Tortoise? was released on Apr 24, 2024.

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