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Expectant

Pippa Johnstone

Expectant is a six-part audio series that muddies fiction and non-fiction as a woman faces the prospect of becoming a parent during the climate crisis.

Through conversations with climate researchers, parents, mental health experts and childfree families, she grapples with grief, hope, and the biggest decision of her life: should she bring a child into this world?

Expectant has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.

Written and performed by Pippa Johnstone. Music by Laura Reznek. Sound design and mixing by Robyn Edgar. Dramaturgy by Karina Palmitesta. Artwork by Hannah Campbell.

This series is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.

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  • 7 episodes
  • Avg 13 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E6
    Jun 8, 2023 · 19 min

    The Cabin

    She listens for the answer. This episode features Emma Campbell and Lisa Cooke Ravensburgen, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

  • S1 · E5
    Jun 1, 2023 · 18 min

    The Ultrasound

    She talks to her mum. This episode features Marjory Lang and sounds best with headphones.

  • S1 · E4
    May 25, 2023 · 14 min

    The Dark Knowledge

    She talks to the people who study the future. This episode features Katie Hayes and Britt Wray, and sounds best with headphones.

  • S1 · E3
    May 18, 2023 · 10 min

    The Math

    She adds up the cost of another footprint. This episode features Kimberly Nicholas, and sounds best with headphones.

  • S1 · E2
    May 11, 2023 · 13 min

    The North

    She asks him, what if we didn’t? This episode features Colin and Sydney Wolf and sounds best with headphones.

  • S1 · E1
    May 11, 2023 · 14 min

    The Test

    She takes her first step out onto the fence. This episode features Hannah Campbell and Lynne Quarmby and sounds best with headphones.

  • Apr 13, 2023 · 1 min

    Trailer

    A series about the decision to become a parent during the climate crisis or remain childfree.

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