The Overstory by Richard Powers is an epic work of eco fiction. Forrest and Lovis discuss its characters, themes, and message in this podcast.
“The Overstory” by Richard Powers with Lovis Geier
Category: Episodes
Follow along as we discuss books, movies, TV shows, and more to explore what certain themes and characters can teach us about responding to climate change.
“Infest The Rats’ Nest” by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Infest The Rats' Nest by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard is an album about people forced to flee Earth due to climate collapse while the rich live it up on Mars.
“Weather” by Jenny Offill
Weather by Jenny Offill is the story of Lizzie, a woman who goes down the climate doom rabbit hole after working on a climate change podcast.
“Okja” From Bong Joon Ho
Okja is a 2017 film from South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho. We explore how the film discusses the harmful effects of agriculture.
Joy Harjo: “Crazy Brave,” “An American Sunrise,” And The Land
We take a deep dive into two of Joy Harjo's books, Crazy Brave and An American Sunrise, exploring what they say about Native history and environmentalism.
What “Final Fantasy VII” Says About Environmentalism
Final Fantasy VII is one of the best-loved video games of all time, but its story is also very relevant to how we can fight for climate action today.
“Pacific Edge” by Kim Stanley Robinson: A Future Mythology
Our discussion of Pacific Edge by Kim Stanley Robinson covers a plot summary and explores what our future can look like through this utopian eco fiction novel.
“Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn, Climate Change, and Moving Beyond a Vision of Doom
Daniel Quinn's ecofiction masterpiece, Ishmael, tells us how our mindset is destroying the Earth and leaves us with some ideas for a solution.
“Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Hurricane Katrina, and Climate Change
Beasts of the Southern Wild has a lot to teach us about responding to climate change. Listen along to hear more about this film's environmental themes.
“Spirited Away” from Hayao Miyazaki
Spirited Away from Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most loved animated films of all time. Listen along for our discussion of environmental themes in Spirited Away.
