Sweet Little Human
by Orkan Media
Mother Nature, played by punk legend Iggy Pop, has had a tough few thousand years. Tired and traumatized by relentless human expansion, they battle many of the ills that plague humans today: Addiction, anxiety, depression. And, of course, cynical, unpredictable rage. Their only solace? A good glass of whisky with their clumsy assistant Mr. Bee. But all is not lost. Mother Nature decides it's time to make a change. And what better way to tell a tragic story about humans but through yet another podcast? Enter 'Sweet Little Human' - a podcast all about the mess humans have made on planet Earth and their incredible ability to ignore and sidestep the issue. Even if it means the end for their silly little species. Featuring Iggy Pop as Mother Nature, Anjuli Deo as The Editor, and Maya Tekeli as Freelance Journalist Maya Tekeli. Written, edited and produced by Nikolaj Kirk, Roxanne Batty, Jens Raunkjær and Magnus
Episodes
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Planet of the Apes
Homo Sapiens. An interesting creature, no matter what they’ve done. In this final episode, Mother Nature examines humanity's past and future with archaeologist Brian Stewart, who offers his optimistic take on our ability to change. Mother Nature is not entirely convinced, but admits we have...
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The Humans are Dead
There’s no doubt about it. Like all species, one day, humans will go extinct. So what would happen next? In this episode, Mother Nature ponders the future with geologist Jan Zalasiewicz, imagining the planet two million years after our time. The episode ends with surprising news from Maya Tekeli…
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Brat Girl Summer
Ten years ago, fueled by Greta Thunberg, a movement was born. Young people stopped going to school and started blocking traffic to save the planet. But has it worked? In search of an answer, Mother Nature tries to call Greta Thunberg. When that fails, they go to plan B. Sweet Little Human is an...
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The Silent Killer
Every day we hear temperatures are rising. But what does that actually mean? More sunshine and less snow? In this episode, Mother Nature's assistant travels to Australia to talk to Professor Ollie Jay, who uses a unique heat chamber to study how extreme heat affects the human body. Later, Mother...
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Bugs, Bees and Bad Decisions
Mr. Bee is drunk, depressed and feeling destructive. His species are under pressure from pesticides and intensive agriculture. So, to cheer him up, Mother Nature agrees to dedicate the episode to insects, and sends an assistant to England to speak with insect enthusiast and scientist David…
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Water is Wet...Dumbass
Three-quarters of the planet is covered with water, yet humans are still ignorant about the ocean. In this episode, Mother Nature sends two assistants to the Strait of Gibraltar to learn more about the big blue, but they are quickly distracted by fish, dolphins, and seasickness. Luckily, expert...
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Man's Best Friend
Mother Nature watches a video about a wolf tortured and killed in a bar, triggering a broader discussion about the return of the wolf worldwide. Can wolves and humans ever peacefully co-exist? To find out, Mother Nature sends an assistant to Denmark to talk to nature enthusiast Sebastian Klein to...
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The Poor Bird Who Could Not Fly
This episode is dedicated to the extinct bird of the Great Auk – a symbolic story of biodiversity loss. However, the enthusiasm is interrupted when the angry editor calls again, demanding more structure, focus, and less alcoholism in the program. Mother Nature reluctantly fills out a form, while...
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Fire Animals
Fire is one of humanity's most important discoveries – and also one of the most dangerous. In this episode, Mother Nature unfolds the history of fire and humans’ intertwined relationship with this element, from the first taste of cooked meat to the combustion engine and beyond. Set in Tasmania,...
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Bored to Death
Mother Nature is worried. Few people care about the climate crisis because “it’s so fucking boring”. Mother Nature calls renowned climate scientist Sir. David King to ask for help, but the conversation quickly falls into confusing metaphors and complicated statistics. It becomes clear: if anybody...
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Some Kind of Trailer
Mother Nature is drinking whisky, Mr. Bee is doomscrolling. Suddenly their editor calls to check if they’re ready for the premiere on September 22. Of course they’re not. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation....
About this show
Mother Nature, played by punk legend Iggy Pop, has had a tough few thousand years. Tired and traumatized by relentless human expansion, they battle many of the ills that plague humans today: Addiction, anxiety, depression. And, of course, cynical, unpredictable rage.
Their only solace? A good glass of whisky with their clumsy assistant Mr. Bee.
But all is not lost. Mother Nature decides it's time to make a change. And what better way to tell a tragic story about humans but through yet another podcast?
Enter 'Sweet Little Human' - a podcast all about the mess humans have made on planet Earth and their incredible ability to ignore and sidestep the issue. Even if it means the end for their silly little species.
Featuring Iggy Pop as Mother Nature, Anjuli Deo as The Editor, and Maya Tekeli as Freelance Journalist Maya Tekeli.
Written, edited and produced by Nikolaj Kirk, Roxanne Batty, Jens Raunkjær and Magnus
Hosted by
Orkan Media