On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour

In this episode, Dr. Sabrina McCormick provides insight into how her research shapes the kinds of stories she likes to tell. Then, she and Marcius explore the kinds of stories used in climate communication, emphasizing the importance of narratives that inspire agency and joy rather than fear and victimhood. Before she heads off to watch Project Hail Mary, Sabrina does a lightning round on how the climate story could into each of the seven plot archetypes. Finally, Producer Vish joins the show for the first time (!) to share his thoughts on the heroes and villains of the climate story.Let us know what you think at [email protected]:00 Understanding Climate Storytelling00:45 Introduction to Sabrina Part 202:18 What Is Climate Storytelling?04:32 The Big Environment Story05:54 Heroes and Villains07:43 Similarities with Truth And Reconciliation in South Africa11:43 Sabrina's Approach to Climate Storytelling15:38 Entertaining with Solutions Stories17:27 Getting to the Happy Ending20:34 Uniqueness in Climate Storytelling23:32 Do We Have to Say Climate?29:24 Project Hail Mary Film30:00 The Seven Story Archetypes37:15 Vish Joins to Share Thoughts on Heroes and Villains51:34 Thank Yous and Play Out MusicShow Credits:Vishrudh Sriramprasad, ProducerClaire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusicKheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/Contact: [email protected]

Award winning independent film-maker & IPCC Author, Dr. Sabrina McCormick, joins Marcius to discuss her experience as a writer, director, and producer. They dive into how storytelling shapes human culture, the challenges of independent media, and tips for aspiring filmmakers. Let us know what you think at [email protected]:00 Introduction05:21 Childhood TV Shows09:04 The Importance of Storytelling in Society12:27 Challenges in Independent Filmmaking15:55 Who Decides What We Get To Watch?17:41 The Creative Process of Independent Filmmaking24:12 Navigating the Expanding Media Landscape26:23 Explaining the Three-Act Structure31:03 Meditation as a Tool for Film-makers34:46 Persistence and Building Connections in Filmmaking35:47 Closing Thoughts and Preview of Sabrina Part 2Show Credits:Vishrudh Sriramprasad, ProducerClaire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusicKheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/Contact: [email protected]

Marcius continues his conversation with physicist, engineer, and investor Tom Chi. They discuss building a climate discipline that can span generations, try to explain climate investing at a grade four level, and wrestle with the consequences of lack of cultural diversity in climate conversations.Videography: Stefano Dozza, fourthact.xyzShow Credits:Vishrudh Sriramprasad, ProducerClaire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusicKheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/Contact: [email protected]

Renowned investor, engineer, and physicist Tom Chi joins Marcius for part 1 of a conversation about "planet positive investing" and what that might possibly mean. Marcius opens with his thoughts about venture capital ("VC") before they discuss how it works or doesn't work for climate solutions, and how Tom builds his investment thesis out of matter and energy.Videography: Stefano Dozza, fourthact.xyzShow Credits:Vishrudh Sriramprasad, ProducerClaire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusicKheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/Contact: [email protected]

In part 2 of Marcius's conversation with comedian, writer and sketch performer Ashley Botting, they get into the nitty gritty of finding the humor in comedy, review old disaster movies, and actually solve climate change. All in a day's work.Show Credits:Vishrudh Sriramprasad, ProducerClaire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusicKheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/Contact: [email protected]

Comedian Ashley Botting breaks down the art and craft of sketch, improv, and TV writing. She and Marcius discuss how comedy helps us cope with hard things, and whether it's too soon to laugh about our changing climate.Show Credits:Vishrudh Sriramprasad, ProducerClaire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusicKheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/Contact: [email protected]

Welcome to the On the Rise Podcast!This is a show about climate and the future — curious, grounded, and occasionally funny, because that beats preachy and depressing every time. Our show features stories and voices from people building, testing, and wrestling with solutions every day. From comedians to capitalists, filmmakers to physicists, everyone’s invited into the conversation.Show Credits:Vishrudh Sriramprasad, ProducerClaire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusicKheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/Contact: [email protected]