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Idealistically

The podcast where we discuss what we would idealistically want, in an ideal world.

Whether it's dismantling the fossil fuel industry, creating a solar-powered utopia or simply desiring to hear more birds in the sky than planes, this is Idealistically. The podcast where activists, artists, scientists, i

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  • A New Podcast: Lights, Climate, Action

    09:05|
    This is an introductory episode to my new podcast called, Lights, Climate, Action, which I co-host with Jake Randall. Listeners of Idealistically can now find me talking about movies and TV through a climate lens. Thank you for being a subscriber to Idealistically and for supporting my new podcast endeavours! Lights, Climate, Action is now streaming:Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1794154417?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1wm3SsTjqachqn6Aq0k3V9In each episode, Jake & Tolly look at a film or TV series and discuss what it does and doesn't get right on climate change, from fossil fuel propaganda and environmental disasters to cartoons and comedy.Jake Randall is a cinephile with a film degree, a love for all things A24 and the odd musical. He works in comms and video production in the climate change and human rights sector.Tolmeia Gregory is an artist who loves a tearjerker or a rom-com. She currently works as an artist and climate campaigner focused on fossil fuel advertising.Follow the podcast on Instagram at instagram.com/lightsclimateactionFollow the podcast on BlueSky at lightsclimatepod.bsky.socialMusic by Stowe Gregory.

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  • 10. A Goodbye to Season 2

    05:52||Season 2, Ep. 10
    In this episode, Tolly wraps up Season 2 of Idealistically before it goes on a break until sometime in 2023. Thank you for listening!Hosted by 22-year-old artist and climate justice activist, Tolmeia Gregory (she/her - also known as, Tolly), Idealistically is the podcast where activists, artists, influencers, scientists and more are asked what they would idealistically want, in an ideal world, to inspire more people to start creating radical visions of the future.Thank you to TOGETHERBAND for supporting Season 2 of Idealistically, making it possible for me to share more ideal worlds with you.Website: togetherband.org/Instagram: instagram.com/togetherbandofficialFollow the podcast:Twitter: twitter.com/idealisticallyPInstagram: instagram.com/idealisticallypodFollow the host:Twitter: twitter.com/tolmeiaInstagram: instagram.com/tolmeiaTikTok: tiktok.com/@tolmeiawww.tolmeiagregory.com/idealisticallyCreated and edited by: Tolmeia GregoryOriginal music by: Stowe Gregory
  • 9. Billie Eilish, Biodiversity & Buses with Dominique Palmer (LIVE EPISODE)

    41:35||Season 2, Ep. 9
    Recorded LIVE at the Cheltenham Literature Festival for VOICEBOX, climate justice activist and writer, Dominique Palmer (she/her), discusses what she would idealistically want in an ideal world, from hip-hop gardens to new sustainable fashion inventions. This episode was recorded live at the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022 at the VOICEBOX venue.Hosted by 22-year-old artist and climate justice activist, Tolmeia Gregory (she/her - also known as, Tolly), Idealistically is the podcast where activists, artists, influencers, scientists and more are asked what they would idealistically want, in an ideal world, to inspire more people to start creating radical visions of the future.Things mentioned in this episode:Voting for Shorty Awards (shortyawards.com/7th-impact/clean-creatives-at-cannes)Climate Live (climatelive.org/)Black Eco-Feminist Summit (vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/black-ecofeminist-summit)May Gardens (mayproject.org/)Support and Feed (supportandfeed.org/)No Music On A Dead Planet (musicdeclares.net/gb/campaigns/no-music-on-a-dead-planet-2)HadestownCapes for Blue Skies by Love SsegaIt's A Good Day (To Fight The System) by ShungudzoEast Enders Credits (thedrum.com/news/2022/10/13/ad-the-day-eastenders)Planet Cheltenham (instagram.com/planetcheltenhaminsta)Follow Dominique Palmer:Twitter: twitter.com/domipalmerInstagram: instagram.com/domipalmerTikTok: tiktok.com/@domipalmerFollow the podcast:Twitter: twitter.com/idealisticallyPInstagram: instagram.com/idealisticallypodFollow the host:Twitter: twitter.com/tolmeiaInstagram: instagram.com/tolmeiawww.tolmeiagregory.com/idealisticallyRecorded at: Cheltenham Literature Festival Sunday 16 October 2022Created and edited by: Tolmeia GregoryOriginal music by: Stowe Gregory
  • 8. Health, Hot Springs & Humanity with Jessica DeFino

    45:34||Season 2, Ep. 8
    In this episode, beauty journalist + writer of The Unpublishable newsletter, Jessica DeFino (she/her), discusses what she would idealistically want in an ideal world, from nudist hot springs to the creativity of make-up...Hosted by 22-year-old artist + climate justice activist, Tolmeia Gregory (she/her - also known as, Tolly), Idealistically is the podcast where activists, artists, influencers, scientists and more are asked what they would idealistically want, in an ideal world, to inspire more people to start creating radical visions of the future.Thanks to TOGETHERBAND for supporting S2 of Idealistically, making it possible for me to share more ideal worlds with you.Website: togetherband.org/Instagram: instagram.com/togetherbandofficialThings mentioned in this episode:The Unpublishable (jessicadefino.substack.com/)Venetia La Manna (instagram.com/venetialamanna)Doing It Right with Pandora Sykes (open.spotify.com/episode/16beTVBoV7yzdnjtqEPTdR?)NYT SHEIN article (nytimes.com/2022/09/01/style/shein-clothing.html)Intact by Clare ChambersHannah Witton YouTube (youtube.com/HannahWitton)Watch a LIVE episode of the show at Cheltenham Literature Festival on October 16th: instagram.com/p/Cie5s5uAij_/Follow Jessica DeFinoTwitter: twitter.com/jessicadefino_Instagram: instagram.com/jessicadefino_Newsletter: jessicadefino.substack.comFollow the podcast:Twitter: twitter.com/idealisticallyPInstagram: instagram.com/idealisticallypodFollow the host:Twitter: twitter.com/tolmeiaInstagram: instagram.com/tolmeiaTikTok: tiktok.com/@tolmeiaWebsite: www.tolmeiagregory.com/idealisticallyCreated and edited by: Tolmeia GregoryOriginal music by: Stowe Gregory
  • 7. Gaming, Geography & Going Volunteering with Francisca Rockey

    46:08||Season 2, Ep. 7
    In this episode, founder of Black Geographers, Francisca Rockey (she/her), discusses what she would idealistically want in an ideal world, from a world of Animal Crossing to abolishing private education...Hosted by 22-year-old artist and climate justice activist, Tolmeia Gregory (she/her - also known as, Tolly), Idealistically is the podcast where activists, artists, influencers, scientists and more are asked what they would idealistically want, in an ideal world, to inspire more people to start creating radical visions of the future.Thank you to TOGETHERBAND for supporting Season 2 of Idealistically and making it possible for me to share more ideal worlds with you.Website: togetherband.org/Instagram: instagram.com/togetherbandofficialThings mentioned in this episode:Don't Pay UK (dontpay.uk)Warm this Winter (warmthiswinter.org)Enough is Enough (wesayenough.uk)Black GeographersGeography Paul (twitter.com/geography_paul)St Nicks York (stnicks.org.uk)Follow Francisca Rockey:Twitter: twitter.com/franciscarockeyInstagram: instagram.com/franrockeyFollow Black Geographers:Twitter: twitter.com/blackgeorgorgInstagram: instagram.com/blackgeographersWebsite: blackgeographers.comFollow the podcast:Twitter: twitter.com/idealisticallyPInstagram: instagram.com/idealisticallypodFollow the host:Twitter: twitter.com/tolmeiaInstagram: instagram.com/tolmeiaTikTok: tiktok.com/@tolmeiaWebsite: www.tolmeiagregory.com/idealisticallyCreated and edited by: Tolmeia GregoryOriginal music by: Stowe Gregory
  • 6. Labour Rights, Live Music & Living Wages with Tansy Hoskins

    47:29||Season 2, Ep. 6
    In this episode, journalist and author of The Anti-Capitalist Book of Fashion, Tansy Hoskins (she/her), discusses what she would idealistically want in an ideal world, from living wages for garment makers to eliminating inequality...Hosted by 22-year-old artist and climate justice activist, Tolmeia Gregory (she/her - also known as, Tolly), Idealistically is the podcast where activists, artists, influencers, scientists and more are asked what they would idealistically want, in an ideal world, to inspire more people to start creating radical visions of the future.Thank you to TOGETHERBAND for supporting Season 2 of Idealistically and making it possible for me to share more ideal worlds with you.Website: togetherband.org/Instagram: instagram.com/togetherbandofficialThings mentioned in this episode:The Anti-Capitalist Book of Fashion by Tansy Hoskins (plutobooks.com/9780745346618/the-anti-capitalist-book-of-fashion/)Woman on the Edge of Time by Marge PiercyJustice for Jeysare (justiceforjeyasre.com/)RMT Union (rmt.org.uk/home/)Asia Floor Wage Alliance (asia.floorwage.org/)Labour Behind The Label (labourbehindthelabel.org/)War on Want (waronwant.org/)Clean Clothes Campaign (cleanclothes.org/)Home Net South Asia (hnsa.org.in/)Follow Tansy Hoskins:Twitter: twiter.com/tansyhoskinsWebsite: tansyhoskins.orgFollow the podcast:Twitter: twitter.com/idealisticallyPInstagram: instagram.com/idealisticallypodFollow the host:Twitter: twitter.com/tolmeiaInstagram: instagram.com/tolmeiaTikTok: tiktok.com/@tolmeiaWebsite: www.tolmeiagregory.com/idealisticallyCreated and edited by: Tolmeia GregoryOriginal music by: Stowe Gregory
  • 5. Experiencing Nature & Ending Fossil Fuel Ads with Duncan Meisel

    39:48||Season 2, Ep. 5
    In this episode, Director of Clean Creatives, Duncan Meisel (he/him), discusses what he would idealistically want in an ideal world, from protecting experiences in nature to creating new food systems...Hosted by 22-year-old artist and climate justice activist, Tolmeia Gregory (she/her - also known as, Tolly), Idealistically is the podcast where activists, artists, influencers, scientists and more are asked what they would idealistically want, in an ideal world, to inspire more people to start creating radical visions of the future.Thank you to TOGETHERBAND for supporting Season 2 of Idealistically and making it possible for me to share more ideal worlds with you.Website: togetherband.org/Instagram: instagram.com/togetherbandofficialThings mentioned in this episode:Clean Creatives (cleancreatives.org/)Cannes Lions action (instagram.com/p/CfJDvhtoW7K/)Hot Take (hottakepod.com/)Nature Is A Human Right by Ellen MilesNational Park Cities (nationalparkcity.org/)Sierra Club (sierraclub.org/)Jamie Henn (twitter.com/jamieclimate)350.org (350.org/)H&M action (instagram.com/p/CSELx7HIJSr/)Naomi Klein article (thenation.com/article/archive/we-can-only-do-this-together/)Follow Clean Creatives:Instagram: instagram.com/clean_creatives Twitter: twitter.com/cleancreativesWebsite: cleancreatives.orgFollow Duncan Meisel:Twitter: twitter.com/duncanwritesFollow the podcast:Twitter: twitter.com/idealisticallyPInstagram: instagram.com/idealisticallypodFollow the host:Twitter: twitter.com/tolmeiaInstagram: instagram.com/tolmeiaWebsite: www.tolmeiagregory.com/idealisticallyCreated and edited by: Tolmeia GregoryOriginal music by: Stowe Gregory