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What on earth are we doing?

What On Earth Are We Doing?

A fortnightly podcast about the planet from husband and wife Josh and Beth. We'll cover everything from the big issues contributing to climate change, as well as the small swaps we might make to do our bit.

~ Title music 'Thingamajig' by Jason Shaw used with permission from the Free Music Archive (CC BY).

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  • S3 · E6
    Dec 9, 2025 · 45 min

    6. An Attitude of Gratitude

    This week we focus on the positives, and ask the question: how can being grateful for what we have lead to a more sustainable lifestyle?

  • S3 · E5
    Nov 25, 2025 · 48 min

    5. Then and Now

    This week we're looking back... to what feels like another lifetime ago! However you spin it, the first quarter of the 21st century has brought about enormous change, but how much of that is for the better?

  • S3 · E4
    Nov 7, 2025 · 40 min

    4. Conscious Christmas

    Too early for Chrimbo talk? Not if you want to make some nifty sustainable changes this year! Josh and Beth share a few ideas on a more conscious way to approach the festive season...

  • S3 · E3
    Oct 17, 2025 · 50 min

    3. How to build community

    This week we come back to our most favourite topic: community. With a handful of 'top tips', Beth and Josh discuss the importance of doing the stuff in relationship, not in isolation.

  • S3 · E2
    Oct 3, 2025 · 43 min

    2. Disneyland

    As summer comes to a close, we look back on our latest family holiday... to possibly the most commercial place on earth!

  • S3 · E1
    Sep 18, 2025 · 53 min

    1. The Ultimate Wah-Wah

    We're back! To launch the new season, Josh and Beth catch-up on a summer of fun, frolics... and sustainable mishaps.

  • S2 · E14
    May 20, 2025 · 38 min

    14. Talk About It

    This week we're talking about talking about it. Feel free to talk about it with us!

  • S2 · E13
    May 5, 2025 · 47 min

    13. An Ode to Vinegar

    As it turns out, you can't beat vinegar! This week we chat all things cleaning (but hopefully in a way more enjoyable than mopping the kitchen floor...) Big up to Nancy Birtwhistle!

  • S2 · E12
    Apr 18, 2025 · 43 min

    12. Slow You Down

    We're talking taking it slow. Real slow...

  • S2 · E11
    Mar 23, 2025 · 33 min

    11. We're ripping out our kitchen

    After almost four years in our first home, it's time for a spot of renovation. This week we chat about the sustainable decision-making that comes with a kitchen over-haul!

  • S2 · E10
    Mar 7, 2025 · 56 min

    10. On Tour

    This week we talk travel... without the carbon... but with the kids... Spoiler alert: it wasn't exactly plain sailing.

  • S2 · E6
    Feb 21, 2025 · 52 min

    9. We Had A Baby!

    When your podcast hosts are overtired and have brains like scrambled eggs... this is what you get. Enjoy the ramblings of Josh and Beth a few weeks after becoming parents again. We promise it is still vaguely on topic...

  • S2 · E8
    Feb 7, 2025 · 44 min

    8. Circular Economy

    This week we're talking circular vs linear economy, and (as usual) how we can all do a little bit better with what we have and how we use it.

  • S2 · E7
    Jan 28, 2025 · 49 min

    7. More More More

    This episode does exactly what it says on the tin... join the conversation and tell us where you've had a win or a loss when it comes to that terrible word... MORE!

  • S2 · E6
    Jan 10, 2025 · 57 min

    6. Hope and Fear

    Its a brand new year, and we're kicking things off by talking about what motivators are most effective when discussing climate change and encouraging climate action. Jump on the conversation and let us know your thoughts!

  • S2 · E5
    Dec 28, 2024 · 37 min

    5. Resolutions

    In preparation for 2025, this week we set ourselves a few goals… and predict which will end up in next year’s ‘wah-wah’s…

  • S2 · E4
    Dec 13, 2024 · 51 min

    4. Generosity

    'Tis the season for giving, so this fortnight we talk all about it! Plus, we open up the conversation of why a culture of generosity is not as far from sustainable living as one might think...

  • S2 · E3
    Nov 29, 2024 · 51 min

    3. Declutter

    It's Black Friday. So here's an incentive NOT to buy more things you don't need, but perhaps find sustainable ways of having LESS! In this fortnight's episode, Beth has too many pens and Josh has an idea for a new app...

  • S2 · E1
    Nov 15, 2024 · 42 min

    2. Christmas Gift Guide

    As the evenings draw in and the frost begins to settle, here's a little guide to festive gifting... should you need to go new...

  • S2 · E1
    Nov 8, 2024 · 40 min

    1. Update / Reboot

    We're back baby! After a few months away, Beth and Josh are back with season 2 of 'Woe Pod' and this week we're filling you in on what you've missed... with a few hints on what's to come!

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