South Pole
Episodes
23. Elephant Seals Can Be Scientists Too with Dr. Clive McMahon
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elephant seals are helping to map the Southern Ocean. These extraordinary deep-diving animals are helping scientists study the Southern Ocean in place...
22. Breaking the Ice Ceiling: Jackie Ronne’s Antarctic Expedition
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
First woman in Antarctica — Jackie Ronne’s story. Who was the first female Antarctic explorer? This episode explores the life of Jackie Ronne, the...
21. A Continent for Science, A Continent for peace: The Antarctic Treaty System
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Antarctic Treaty System explained—why it matters today. Season 3 of South Pole begins with a deep, accessible guide to the Antarctic Treaty System: ...
NEW Science Pod: Oceanography (Trailer)
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pine Forest Media is proud to present Oceanography, a new podcast hosted by South Pole creator Clark Marchese. This weekly series explores the science...
20. Putting Antarctic Women on the Map with Carol Devine
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this season finale, South Pole delves into Carol Devine's impactful projects that connect environmental stewardship with Antarctic history. Carol s...
19. Cold Dirt, Permafrost, and the Greening of Antarctica with Dr. Joe Levy
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the secrets locked in Antarctica’s permafrost as we dive into soil formation, ecosystem changes, and climate impacts in the world’s coldes...
18. Antarctic Musicology and the Not So Silent Continent with Dr. Carolyn Philpott
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the fascinating world of Antarctic musicology in this episode of *South Pole*. Explore how music, soundscapes, and even silence shape our un...
17. What if Antarctica had legal personhood? with Cormac Cullinan
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores an ambitious initiative to grant Antarctica legal rights as a distinct entity within international law. A representative from An...
16. Ice Cores and Paleoclimatology with Dr. Tas van Ommen
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of South Pole, host Clark Marchese dives into the science of paleoclimatology and the fascinating world of ice cores with Dr. Tas van ...
15. Antarctic Krill: where science, governance, and industry meet with Dr. Javier Arata
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of South Pole, host Clark Marchese interviews Dr. Javier Arata, a marine biologist specializing in fisheries management in Antarctica....
14. Biodiversity, Food Webs, and Climate Resilience in Antarctica with Dr. Jose Xavier
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sink our teeth into the Antarctic food web with marine ecologist Dr. Jose Xavier. Dr. Xavier, an expert in predator-prey interacti...
13. Exploring Antarctica's Wildlife from Space with Dr. Michelle LaRue
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of South Pole, we explore the use of satellite imagery to track Weddell seals and Emperor penguins in Antarctica. Dr. Michelle LaRue, ...
12. Ice Sheet Loss and Sea Level Rise with Dr. Heiko Goelzer
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of South Pole, we learn about sea level rise with Dr. Heiko Goelzer, an expert in ice sheet modeling at the Norwegian Research Center,...
11. Lincoln Ellsworth and the first flight across Antarctica with Jeff Maynard
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on South Pole as we explore the adventures of Lincoln Ellsworth, the first person to fly across Antarctica. Author Jeff Maynard shares insight...
10. Parasitology and Elephant Seal Lice
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of South Pole, host Clark Marchese interviews Dr. Soledad Leonardi, a parasitologist at the National Research Council in Argentina, ab...
9. IceCube and Astrophysics in Antarctica
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the intriguing world of astrophysics and cosmic research in Antarctica. Featuring Dr. Jim Madsen, interim director of the Wis...
8. Avian Flu in Antarctica
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "South Pole," host Clark Marchese is joined by Dr. Meagan Dewar, a wildlife disease specialist from Federation University Australia...
7. Antarctic Literature and Public Perception
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of "South Pole," host Clark Marchese explores the profound impact of Antarctic literature on public perceptions of the icy...
6. Toothfish, Climate Genomics, and the Southern Ocean
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on South Pole as we delve into the fascinating world of pelagic notothenioids, genomics, climate change, and the Southern Ocean. Hosted by Cla...
5. Plastics in Antarctica
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on "South Pole," where host Clark Marchese explores the unexpected presence of plastic in Antarctica. Today's guest, Dr. Clara Manno, a marine...
4. The Science of Ice Shelf Melt
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of South Pole, host Clark Marchese engages with Dr. Elin Darelius, an esteemed physical oceanographer, to unravel the complex behavior...
3. Antarctic Seabirds as Environmental Indicators
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of South Pole, host Clark Marchese takes us above the icy landscapes of Antarctica for a closer look at its less-celebrat...
2. Antarctic Research and Exploration: A Historical Backdrop
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Clark Marchese in this enlightening episode of "South Pole," the podcast that delves deep into the fascinating history and enduring mysterie...
1. Antarctica Calls: Public Engagement and the Power of Connection
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural episode of "South Pole" starts the series off with a deep dive into public engagement with Antarctica. Joined by Dr. Katie Marx...
South Pole Trailer
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
South Pole is the Podcast that explores all things Antarctica. Whether you’re a polar enthusiast or simply curious about the icy expanse, South Pole...