Ben Yeoh Chats
Benjamin Yeoh
Ben Yeoh chats to a variety of thinkers and doers about their curiosities, ideas and passions.
If you are curious about the world this show is for you.
I have extended conversations across humanities and science with artists, philosophers, writers, theatre makers, activists, economists and all walks of life.
Disclaimer: Personal podcast, no organisational affiliation or endorsement.
If you are curious about the world this show is for you.
I have extended conversations across humanities and science with artists, philosophers, writers, theatre makers, activists, economists and all walks of life.
Disclaimer: Personal podcast, no organisational affiliation or endorsement.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 15, 2021 • 35min
Mya-Rose Craig, Birdgirl
I chat to Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl, about her love of birding touching upon birdsong and the mysteries of migration. We discuss accessibilty to nature, activism what in birding terms is a “lifer” and how to “pish”.
There’s a transcript (unedited) here plus links to topics we talk about. Links:
Black2Nature, Charity fighting for equal access to nature for Visible Minority Ethnic people.
Mya-Rose Craig’s website.
Get Birding, podcast.
Apr 11, 2021 • 49min
Rebecca Giggs. Fathoms: the world in the whale.
Rebecca Giggs, an award-winning author known for her works in The Atlantic and The New York Times Magazine, dives deep into her book 'Fathoms: The World in the Whale.' They explore humanity's connection to whales and the poignant symbolism they hold in ecological discussions. Giggs discusses the irony of whales as an extractive industry and shares quirky takes on cicadas and snails. The episode culminates in her writing process, emphasizing the joy of creativity and the advantages of mechanical keyboards for thoughtful bursts of writing.
