BBC Earth Podcast

BBC Earth

Each week the BBC Earth podcast brings you entertainment, humour, an abundance of amazing animal stories and unbelievable unheard sounds. Explore the world of animals with superpowers, deep dive into death, hear from heroes passionately protecting the planet and get expert insights into corners of the natural world you’ve never explored before.

Hosted by zoologists Rutendo Shackleton and Sebastian Echeverri, each episode features special guests including the world’s most respected scientists and naturalists, stars of film and television, nature Instagrammers and more.

Listen, laugh and learn – whether you’re a nature lover, nature curious or haven’t yet realised nature is for you, there’ll be a story here to captivate your ears.

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20 episodes
Updated Dec 20, 2022

Episodes20

Newest first

Dec 20, 2022 · 38 min
Ghosts
Things take a spooky turn as we look into the ethereal and shadowy side of the natural world
Dec 13, 2022 · 29 min
Order and chaos
We examine the surprisingly fine line between order and chaos in the natural world
Dec 6, 2022 · 37 min
Rhythm
From heartbeats to the ebb and flow of sea ice, we explore how all of life is rhythm
Nov 29, 2022 · 30 min
Individuals
What does it mean to be an individual in nature? Rutendo and Sebastian investigate
Nov 22, 2022 · 36 min
Threat
The fear is real as we investigate the threats facing every living thing on the planet
Nov 15, 2022 · 27 min
Reflections
Rutendo and Sebastian gaze deep into the natural world, to see what gazes back at us
Nov 8, 2022 · 39 min
Defenders of the Earth
We explore how humans are defending mother nature, and how mother nature defends itself
Nov 1, 2022 · 33 min
Whose Story?
The power of stories in the natural world. But who do they belong to?
Oct 24, 2022 · 39 min
Pulling Power
What moves us? What drives us? We find out what’s behind the pulling powers in nature
Oct 17, 2022 · 36 min
Death
We take a deeper look at death, and its vital role as a part of life
Oct 10, 2022 · 31 min
Superpowers
Superpowers do exist! Meet nature's Avengers; the superheroes that live amongst us
Oct 3, 2022 · 34 min
Safari
Join us on a safari as we explore the natural world right under your nose
Sep 26, 2022 · 2 min
Series trailer
Whether you’re a little nature curious or a long-time nature lover, welcome to the all-new BBC Earth podcast…
Apr 13, 2021 · 32 min
Finding what doesn't want to be found
In the final episode of series 4, we’re digging into some of the more elusive corners of our planet.To begin, we’re on a bear hunt deep in the Bornean rainforest. Guiding us is Siew Te Wong, who is the world’s foremost authority on a bear we know ve...
Apr 6, 2021 · 32 min
Saving the world's rarest marine mammal
In this episode, we’re delving into the topic of extinction. We'll be finding out about some of the animals who are critically endangered, meeting the people trying to rescue them, and exploring species who may be able to make miraculous comebacks...
Mar 30, 2021 · 28 min
The artists of the animal kingdom
In this episode, we’re displaying the most impressive artists of the animal kingdom. From tiny visual masterpieces, to animals that can dance to a beat, we’re shining a spotlight on the art that can be found in nature.Deep in the Amazon rainforest, ...
Mar 23, 2021 · 31 min
I became part of a lionesses family
While nature is full of beauty and wonder, it also has a deadly side. In this episode, we're getting a brush with death and exploring how nature can be both a source of comfort and a source of danger.Prosanta Chakrabarty spends his time studyin...
Mar 16, 2021 · 26 min
What the deep ocean can teach us about life
We’re exploring the parts of our world that require us to look a little deeper. From the depths of our oceans to the canopies that grace our skylines, we’ll be venturing into unfamiliar pockets of nature with the people who have carved a life out of ch...
Mar 14, 2021 · 27 min
The desert rocks that 'sing'
We’re exploring the boundary between our world and the world of myth, mysticism, and magic. We’ll discover how some of the customs and practices from our ancient ancestors continue to influence our relationship with the natural world today.To begin,...
Feb 9, 2021 · 27 min
The man-made forest that led to extinction
There are few places on our planet that have not in some way been shaped by humans. We’re looking at how, for better or worse, we’ve made a mark on our world, and whether it’s possible to escape the influence of us.To begin, we travel to Aldabra - a...