The Climate Denier's Playbook
Climate Town
From the minds that brought you Climate Town, comes… a podcast that's suspiciously similar to Climate Town.Rollie Williams (Climate Town) and Nicole Conlan (The Daily Show) are two comedians with Master's Degrees in Climate Science & Policy and Urban Planning. But don’t get too excited, because they’re here to examine the pervasive myths and misinformation campaigns that are making it obnoxiously difficult to address the looming climate crisis you've probably heard about.If you're looking to get your hands on some of the absolute coldest, hardest, climate changing-est facts to help sift through the noise, then you've come to the right place, brother.[For sponsorship inquiries, please contact sponsors@multitude.productions]
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Oct 2, 2024 • 1h 18min
Let’s Just Plant A Trillion Trees
Is planting a trillion trees really the solution to climate change? The hosts dive into the humor and hype surrounding this popular idea, examining its genuine merits and pitfalls. They debate corporate greenwashing versus authentic eco-efforts, revealing the complexities of tree planting initiatives. The conversation also takes a sharp turn to critique monoculture practices and emphasizes the necessity of local involvement in reforestation. With laughs and thoughtful insights, they advocate for a multi-faceted approach to climate solutions beyond just trees.
Aug 28, 2024 • 51min
Rollie & Nicole Answer Your Questions [Patreon Preview]
Why do America’s trains lag behind? The hosts tackle listener questions with humor, diving into the intricacies of U.S. transportation policies and climate anxiety. They weigh the pros and cons of nuclear energy while sharing comedic insights on climate activism. Personal anecdotes add charm as they discuss urban planning and the environmental impacts of the Olympics. With playful banter, they also reflect on their sketch comedy memories, offering a light-hearted take on serious topics worth considering.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 18min
There’s Just Too Many People!
The podcast explores the impact of global population growth on climate change, discussing immigration, environmental concerns, population density in cities, historical figures' views on overpopulation, and the framing of overpopulation as an environmental issue. It challenges misconceptions about migration and systemic inequality, critiques flawed predictions of overpopulation leading to food scarcity, and advocates for better resource utilization and equitable distribution to address environmental challenges.
Jun 19, 2024 • 34min
Climate: The Movie [Patreon Preview]
A review of the movie 'Climate: The Movie' discusses themes of mass consumption and challenges in climate change denial. The podcast analyzes disinformation techniques in a documentary and delves into the psychology of climate deniers. It also addresses debunked climate change arguments and the influence of physicists in the climate debate.
May 22, 2024 • 59min
Electric Cars Won’t Save Us [Part 2]
Discussions include EV range misconceptions, advancements in EV technology, private companies supporting EV charging, future of EVs in energy grids, joy of owning an EV, small EVs for urban transport, and practicality of EVs in different climates.
Apr 24, 2024 • 60min
Electric Cars Won’t Save Us [Part 1]
Exploring the myths and misconceptions around electric cars, discussing affordability, environmental impact, and efficiency. Delving into the interconnectedness of mining and environmental impacts, highlighting the need for ethical sourcing in battery supply chains. Unveiling the dark side of electric car minerals, including human rights abuses and pollution concerns.
Apr 10, 2024 • 21min
Just Put the Emissions in the Ocean [Patreon Preview]
Explore the controversial idea of adding iron to the ocean to combat climate change. Dive into the risks of harmful algae blooms and the unintended consequences of ocean fertilization. Learn about the potential impact of iron dispersal on marine ecosystems and the environment.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 1h
Natural Gas: The Bridge to Nowhere
Exploring the environmental impact and misconceptions of natural gas as a transitional fuel, advancements in thermometer technology, advocating for climate action, natural gas as a bridge for renewable energy, challenges in monitoring methane leaks, environmental impacts of fracking, transitioning to renewable energy sources
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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 9min
We Shall Blot Out The Sun!
Explore the Bond-villain plan to block the sun, geoengineering methods to combat global warming, amusing facial hair banter, misunderstood medical terms, small island nations secretly developing planes, challenges of geoengineering in climate action, launching horses into space for climate control, and risks of blocking out the sun with sulfur.
Feb 21, 2024 • 33min
We’re Back, Baby! [Season 2 Teaser + Q&A]
A teaser for Season 2 of a comedy podcast where hosts debunk climate myths. Topics include tree planting, population impact, electric cars, solar panels at night, and climate denial tactics. They also discuss parenting in the face of climate change, urban planning, fossil fuel transition, and the need for collective action.
