Geogramblings

💬 “The rocks are the fundamental basis of life on earth.”

A brilliant, grounded conversation with Dr Anjana Khatwa on geology, belonging, and why rocks matter more than we often realise.

Coffee & Geography 6x10 Dr Anjana Khatwa (UK) The Whispers of Rock In this episode, Kit Marie is joined by Dr Anjana Khatwa — award-wi...

I’m joined by Dr Anjana Khatwa — earth scientist, geologist, science communicator, and author of The Whispers of Rock. We talk about:

- how family migration and colonial history shaped her sense of place
- the childhood moment in Kenya that sparked a lifelong connection to rocks
- why geology is still too often left out of “nature” conversations
- how stories can help people connect emotionally with the ground beneath their feet
- equity, access, and belonging in rural and coastal spaces
- the important culture change needed inside organisations like the National Trust

And yes — we also end up talking about Miss Marple, murder mysteries, and why a geology mug can be a useful meeting aid!

Listen via the links below or simply search for 'Coffee & Geography' on your favourite podcasting app!

🎧 https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-610
📺 https://youtu.be/PojegFIHsMY

💬 “The climate change and the climate crisis is this generation's big problem, right?”
A grounded, hopeful conversation with Nava Khorram Ahmed on climate education, community, and what young people need now. 📺

Coffee & Geography 6x09 Nava Khorram Ahmed (Marianas/Latvia) Climate ed, Child of the Pacific Kit Marie is joined by Nava Khorram Ahmed, Executive Director of th...

In the latest episode of , I’m joined by Nava Khorram Ahmed, Executive Director of the Climate Education Centre, a newly established non‑profit creating holistic, action‑orientated climate education for young people globally.

We talk about Nava’s journey from Saipan (Mariana Islands) to Czechia and Latvia, how community and place shape climate values, and why climate education must go beyond “just the science” to include climate justice, Indigenous ways of knowing, and genuine empowerment for young people.

We also dig into listener questions on climate education during geopolitical conflict, the role of moral/“spiritual” principles in fostering care, and examples of young people driving climate resilience through legal action and local organising.

🎧https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-609
📺https://youtu.be/LctcKKKEq_M

💬 “By not thinking about climate change, you’re making a decision.” - Aparna Bamzai‑Dodson (USGS) on actionable science and adaptation.

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Coffee & Geography 6x08 Aparna Bamzai-Dodson (USA) Climate adaptation, actionable science, gaming Kit Marie is joined by Aparna Bamzai‑Dodson, Assistant Regional Administrator at the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) within the US Geo...

New episode of 🎙️

I’m joined by Aparna Bamzai‑Dodson, Assistant Regional Administrator at the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) within the US Geological Survey (USGS).

We talk about what actionable science really looks like—how to engage partners without exhausting them, how to design research that’s usable for decision‑making, and how climate adaptation depends on meeting people where they’re at (geographically and professionally). Aparna shares practical examples from working with public lands and partners, including how science can support difficult, time‑sensitive decisions around cultural preservation and flood risk.

Also: Kashmiri Kaffa tea, Skyrim, Monkey Island, and why geography makes a great “connective tissue” discipline.

🎧https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-608
📺https://youtu.be/0hew7QrrYZ8

Inspirational keynote from at the .

This quote is exceptionally powerful. “We are not in the same boat. We are all in the same storm.” - Damian Barr, Writer.

💬 “It’s just a mixture of all different kinds of things.”
Pluto Liu reflects on identity, place & the joy of being shaped by everywhere you’ve been.
🎧 Episode: https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-607

🌍☕ New episode of Coffee & Geography!

This week I’m joined by Pluto Liu, a marine scientist, artist, nomad, and PhD researcher based in Aotearoa. Our conversation weaves together place identity, interdisciplinary thinking, anti‑capitalism, kelp forests, Antarctica, and the stories we carry from every landscape we pass through.

Pluto reflects on growing up in China, travelling through Asia, finding unexpected belonging in Latin America, and settling in Aotearoa — and how identity becomes “a mixture of all different places I’ve been to.” We also explore why arts and sciences should never have been separated, how Indigenous understandings of nature challenge Western categories, and what it means to study kelp at the edge of a changing Antarctic world.

There is humour too — tattoo design, surfing, learning to swim after getting a diving certificate, and a playful debate: Which will die first: kelp or capitalism?

🎧 Listen: https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-607
Or simply search for 'Coffee & Geography' on your favourite podcast app!

💬 “We are shaped by the different places that we move through and that we spend time within.”

Dr. Deondre Smiles shares powerful insights on identity, & star knowledge in this week’s .

📺 Watch: https://youtu.be/DUo7H6mMj4s