Podcast appearances and mentions of Robyn Williams

Robyn Williams speaks to two students who attended the International Biology Olympiad and organiser Vanessa Kates.

We all need plants to survive — but what kind of life do plants need to live?Dr Andrew Wilson from Denver Botanic Gardens says the answer is fungi!Dr Wilson is dedicated to building up the fungal herbarium's collections, where they study their taxonomy and build up a DNA database.So what's the fungal diversity like in the Southern Rockies? And what does the world of fungi teach us about our place in the world?Talent:Dr Andrew Wilson, Denver Botanic Gardens

Botanists who work in the high country of Colorado, including Mount Goliath, are studying plants and trees that must survive deep snow and ferocious winds.Amy Schneider works at the Denver Botanic Gardens and helps manage and grow plants and trees in all sorts of weather.So how do both plants and scientists cope? Talent:Amy Schneider, Denver Botanic Gardens

Welcome back to the "I Was Born to Do This" podcast from Sedona, Arizona, where I'm with the incredible Robyn Williams, known as Robin Warner online. We're here for a groundbreaking author adventure: writing her book in just five days, a fusion of creativity and daring exploits. Robyn's journey, a beacon of empowerment and resilience, is more than writing—it's a celebration of life and self-discovery. Her story, a movement inspiring women to embrace their power and truth, is a rebellion against the ordinary. Join us in this transformative experience as Robyn, a revolution in herself, redefines what it means to be an author. Key moments of this interview: 1:00 What we do on Author Adventures 9:30 Creation of Robyn's 2 books 21:30 What happened to Robyn at 18 years old 26:30 Your life is your responsibility 32:15 Being bold will help you change the world 36:30 Removing the shackles from your life If you are anything like Robyn and want to share your magic with the world but don't know where to start, click here - https://www.joapublishing.com

From Hobart's Beaker St Festival Tim Flannery and Robyn Williams tackle the problem of how to approach people who despite overwhelming evidence, won't be convinced. 

Robyn Williams visited the telescope site just prior to its completion in 1974. In 2014 he returned as astronomers celebrated 40 years.

The British PM, Rishi Sunak, announced last week he's dropping the plan to reduce UK's CO2 emissions so soon, despite their promise at the UN Conference on Climate.

This Australian father-daughter duo played a huge part in the science and philosophy instrumental in the mind-brain problem. 

Now she's back in Australia, what does Wendy Zukerman have to say about the difference between the US and Australia when it comes to science communication?

Professor Emma Johnston warned the Royal Society of NSW about the violence of climate change.

Animals with 1,000 times more cells than humans — like elephants or whales — don't seem to have an increased cancer risk.

A foretaste of what Tim Flannery will say about the spreading of untruth at this year's Beaker Street Festival in Tasmania.

This Nobel Prize winner is on a mission to uncover anything that might violate the principle of time reversal symmetry.

The anthology Outer Space: 100 Poems journeys through time, exploring the common themes and changing perspectives of poets from the 12th century BCE to today.

Device scans the internal makeup of structures and substances – natural or artificial – using subatomic particles called muons.

The macaques can tell us a lot about how our status in society affects our wellbeing. 

A foretaste of what Tim Flannery will say about the spreading of untruth at this year's Beaker Street Festival in Tasmania.

The macaques can tell us a lot about how our status in society affects our wellbeing. 

Tim Entwisle is well known to RN listeners, and to botanists globally. This week he says farewell as director of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

This Nobel Prize winner is on a mission to uncover anything that might violate the principle of time reversal symmetry.

Tim Entwisle is well known to RN listeners, and to botanists globally. This week he says farewell as director of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

The anthology Outer Space: 100 Poems journeys through time, exploring the common themes and changing perspectives of poets from the 12th century BCE to today.

Device scans the internal makeup of structures and substances – natural or artificial – using subatomic particles called muons.

Dave Brown has been part of The Mighty Boosh since its conception in the late 90s. You may know him as Bollo and many of the other beloved characters in the Boosh universe, but he's also managed to document the entire series through his love of photography. On this episode of the pod, we have a long and entertaining chat about all things Boosh. Covering the upcoming photography exhibition in Sydney and Melbourne, some inside stories from early days including what it was like living with Noel at uni, blowing up in the US and having celebrity fans such as Robyn Williams and the Beastie Boys, recording the unreleased Mighty Boosh album, and we're also lucky enough to get a tour of the Bollo costume.Make sure you check out the "Behind the Boosh" exhibition in Sydney and Melbourne. More info at https://www.behindthegallery.com.au/pages/current-eventsGet tickets to our 300th pod episode LIVE here:https://events.humanitix.com/what-a-great-punk-300th-episode-liveShout outs @jimmylazergramSign up to our Patreon for a bonus pod each week (that's double the pod!) and other VIP stuff for just $5 a month:https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkJoin us all in the TNSW Discord community chathttps://tnsw.co/discordWatch our Comedy Central mockumentary series and TNSW Tonight! on YouTube:https://youtube.com/thesenewsouthwhalesTNSW on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0srVTNI2U8J7vytCTprEk4?si=e9ibyNpiT2SDegTnJV_6Qg&dl_branch=1TNSW: @thesenewsouthwhalessJamie: @mossylovesyouTodd: @mrtoddandrewshttps://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkhttps://thesenewsouthwhales.comShout-outs to the Honorary Punks of the Pod:MagnusHarry WalkomHugh FlassmanZac Arden BrimsClaireJimi KendallEdmund SmithAngus LillieLachy TanScott Montgomerie

Is there a way to make a quick buck on the energy your home is generating through renewable sources?

What if we could harness the nitrogen in our atmosphere, sunlight and water to create fuel and fertiliser?

The Royal Society is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. And the long lives of its presidents caught the attention of Professor Herbert Huppert.

Robyn Williams caught up with a former Sleek Geek winner to find out what's been capturing his interest.

John Goodenough's career spanned seven decades, during which his discoveries sparked the wireless revolution.

John Goodenough's career spanned seven decades, during which his discoveries sparked the wireless revolution.

Is there a way to make a quick buck on the energy your home is generating through renewable sources?

Robyn Williams caught up with a former Sleek Geek winner to find out what's been capturing his interest.

The Royal Society is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. And the long lives of its presidents caught the attention of Professor Herbert Huppert.

What if we could harness the nitrogen in our atmosphere, sunlight and water to create fuel and fertiliser?

The Ocean Youth event in Townsville was one of many organised to connect like-minded people. 

Soaring temperatures have been fuelling wildfires across Canada — which have had far-reaching effects in the US and Europe. 

Once the largest expanse of lowland subtropical rainforest in Australia, only 1% of the Big Scrub now remains.

Efforts are underway to not only protect existing koala populations, but to replenish those that have dwindled.

Professor tells how teaching basic techniques is better for students than trying to entice them with cute robots and other stunts.

Professor tells how teaching basic techniques is better for students than trying to entice them with cute robots and other stunts.

Efforts are underway to not only protect existing koala populations, but to replenish those that have dwindled.

Once the largest expanse of lowland subtropical rainforest in Australia, only 1% of the Big Scrub now remains.

Soaring temperatures have been fuelling wildfires across Canada — which have had far-reaching effects in the US and Europe. 

The Ocean Youth event in Townsville was one of many organised to connect like-minded people. 

Dr Rhett Loban has developed a VR game to communicate Torres Strait culture and knowledge, centred on a traditional Tombstone Opening.

Dr Rhett Loban has developed a VR game to communicate Torres Strait culture and knowledge, centred on a traditional Tombstone Opening.

There are thousands of old cars hidden in the jungles and fields of Tonga. Join ABC Science Reporter Petria Ladgrove as she untangles the kingdom's messy history of waste. 

There are thousands of old cars hidden in the jungles and fields of Tonga. Join ABC Science Reporter Petria Ladgrove as she untangles the kingdom's messy history of waste. 

In this episode we discuss Maddy doing a lil Nordstrom cow/Winners turtle, farting while sleeping in public, the onslaught of Black Friday emails, wearing sneakers to bed, Arthur's moon boots, the logistics of Flubber helping  to do basketball, doing the Flubber mambo, flying a car to Ford for a pitch meeting, our theories on the (staged) murder of Weebo, the paternity of Weebo's child and SO MUCH MORE!!!

In this episode we discuss the seasonal roster at Starbucks, ordering food from Cineplex, Maddy being a horsey girl in horsey heaven on Heartland, having a crush on Robyn Williams, wanting to have a flubber as a pet (not tool!), Liv's tragic history with her beloved Razor scooter, Flubber as the original Fatal Attraction, lusting after the smell of bouncy balls, the universal definition of flubber as "bounce", the Weebo of it all aka Robyn's sex robot and SO MUCH MORE!!!