Six new shows have joined the Salient Podcast scene and are ready to introduce themselves to you. Stay tuned!

Rock Dog

Rock Dog is an ecocritical podcast where we stand at the precipice of climate catastrophe, turn around, assess the mess, and try to figure out how the heck we got here. I will unpack a series of case studies that demonstrate our complex relationships with the environment. Weaving in and out of science communication and socio-political commentary, Rock Dog will confront the apolitical status quo of the conservation sphere. As ecological breakdown looms, we have no choice but to confront just how personal and political the environment is.

Can’t Get You Out of My Head: Salient’s First Fictional Narrative Podcast

Three weeks ago, the rumour goes, a few new voices sung their way into the Student Union building, figuratively speaking. Ruby and Saoirse are here to find a path out of the housing crisis, share their struggles with mental health, and (oh my) might find love along the way. Just the usual (though usually anything but), for CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD. And if anyone heard a lawnmower inside near the Hunter Lounge last Thursday, please flick a message to @outofmyhead.podcast

Piña Colada Town

In Piña Colada Town, we invite you to uncover areas of Pōneke that are overlooked, forgotten, or underrated. The title of the podcast alludes to Rupert Holmes’ song about rekindling the romance of a listless marriage. Analogously, this podcast is a love letter to Pōneke, reinvigorating those feelings and ideas that drew so many, including us, to the capital. In the face of rising rents, decaying infrastructure, feuding councillors, and lacklustre university management, we want to shine a light on the best that Pōneke has to offer: he tangata. We’re going to kōrero with people from a range of backgrounds. From activism and academia to theatre, music, and cuisine—we want to highlight pockets of excellence in Pōneke that are worth celebrating.

Smooth Brain Society

Have you ever come across something and thought, “I’m not smart enough for this”? We at the Smooth Brain Society think the fault lies with those who present information in ways that are hard to understand. In an attempt to change this, we’ll be speaking to researchers, experts, and all-around wrinkly-brained individuals. Making them simplify their work, and in turn, hopefully, improve our understanding of a broad range of topics that can be linked to psychology. Join us as we try to develop ourselves, one brain fold at a time.

For Real?

Life is all about being real and FOR REAL? does just that.

FOR REAL? takes you into the lives of and conversations between besties Liv and Gabi. Join them to get real about all things from friendships and relationships, to uni life and dramas, and all the other things on a Gen Z’ers mind. There’ll be balance, raw convos, and a whole lot of laughs. Come get real with us!

@forrealthepodcast xox

Note To Self

Note To Self is a podcast hosted by Sof and Ella, two mates who have absolutely no shame in sharing their personal lives online. We are here to tackle some important topics and discuss them in a way that is fun and entertaining, yet digestible and meaningful. Through Note To Self we strive to encourage open and honest chat about stuff that can sometimes be challenging to talk about. So, note to yourself’—listen in to our podcast for some laughs, shit chat, and hopefully an insightful life lesson or two!

Find us on Instagram @notetoself_podcast.

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