Episodes 92
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Oct 2021
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
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feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

Michael is on a quest to get his environmental footprint as low as humanly possible, so he built his own off-grid tiny house. But he doesn’t know if all the downsizing and minimizing make a difference. He feels in over his head! It’s time to bring in the experts. Join Michael as he sits down with scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental experts to figure out how to effectively reduce his footprint, while also exploring the bigger questions around sustainability and the good life.

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S11 The Living-Green Myth: A Conversation With Michael Maniates

Nov 18, 2025 34m Transcript

Michael welcomes back Michael Maniates to talk about his new book, The Living-Green Myth: The Promise and Limits of Lifestyle Environmentalism, which questions the dominant narrative that individuals…

S11 Returning to Myrnam

May 13, 2025 14m Transcript

In February 2023, Michael traveled to the village of Myrnam, Alberta, to interview staff and students at New Myrnam School, learning all about the sustainability projects, including a school bus they…

S11 An Indispensable Conversation About Plastic & Art

Oct 04, 2024 31m Transcript

Michael chats with sculptor, performance artist, and sewist Arianna Richardson (aka The Hobbyist) who works with discarded plastic and craft materials to explore themes of consumerism, gendered…

S11 A Serendipitous Conversation with a Seabird Biologist

Aug 13, 2024 27m Transcript

Michael is currently off on another ocean adventure collaborating again with Memorial University. Through this project he had the opportunity to interview accomplished Seabird biologist Holly Hogan,…

S11E1 The Oldman Watershed Part 1: The Basics

Apr 02, 2024 37m Transcript

How is the Oldman watershed unique, why it is ecologically important, and how has our climate been changing in Alberta over the decades? In this episode, Michael explores some of the basics around…

S11E2 The Oldman Watershed Part 2: Riparian Areas & Lakes

Apr 02, 2024 41m Transcript

What is a riparian area and what role does it play in climate adaptation? How are lakes impacted by climate change? In this episode, Michael explores why riparian areas and lakes are important to the…

S11E3 The Oldman Watershed Part 3: Land Management & Fish

Apr 02, 2024 41m Transcript

What role does land management play in maintaining a healthy watershed? How are fish species affected by a changing climate and our various land uses? In this episode, Michael has some conversations…

S11E4 The Oldman Watershed Part 4: Business Owners

Apr 02, 2024 34m Transcript

How are businesses affected by concerns around water security in the Oldman Watershed? In this episode, Michael talks with three business owners who rely on water for their livelihood. He explores…

S11E5 The Oldman Watershed Part 5: Looking Back

Apr 02, 2024 41m Transcript

How has the Oldman watershed been developed over the centuries and were there any struggles along the way? In this episode, Michael explores the history of development in the Oldman watershed,…

S11E6 The Oldman Watershed Part 6: Looking Forward

Apr 02, 2024 29m Transcript

How is the City of Lethbridge planning to adapt to water security concerns in our changing climate and what can you do to have an impact? In this episode, Michael explores the future of water and…

S11 The Oldman Watershed Trailer

Mar 26, 2024 2m Trailer Transcript

Michael learns all about the Oldman watershed, exploring how communities in Southern Alberta are impacted by concerns around water security related to climate change, and how they might adapt.

S10E1 Remembering Alberta Parks: Establishing the Parks

Feb 09, 2024 42m Transcript

What was the motivation behind establishing Alberta Parks? Why is researching the history of provincial parks challenging, and should we include ordinary people in park history? Michael explores…

S10E2 Remembering Alberta Parks: Ice Age Geology

Feb 09, 2024 36m Transcript

What was prehistoric life like in Alberta 2.6 million years ago? What is the geologic significance of the provincial parks, and how can geology help us deepen our connection to the parks?Michael…

S10E3 Remembering Alberta Parks: An Archaeological Adventure in Glenbow Ranch

Feb 09, 2024 51m Transcript

What unique history is buried under Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park? What is it like leading your first archaeological dig? What makes Glenbow Ranch ecologically significant and why does it need to be…

S10E4 Remembering Alberta Parks: Miquelon & Park Interpretation

Feb 09, 2024 30m Transcript

What makes Miquelon Lake Provincial Park historically unique? What benefits do visitors get from their time at a provincial park? What is the history of park interpretation programs and why are they…

S10E5 Remembering Alberta Parks: Conservation in Kananaskis

Feb 09, 2024 33m Transcript

Historically, what is the ecological significance of Kananaskis? What development concerns have arisen in the past, and what can people do to ensure this space is managed appropriately?Michael…

S10E6 Remembering Alberta Parks: Indigenous Heritage at Áísínai’pi

Feb 09, 2024 30m Transcript

What is the significance of Áísínai'pi (Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park) to the Niitsítapi people? What is the role of policy in indigenous groups maintaining their spiritual connection to…

S10E7 Remembering Alberta Parks: An Uplifting Conversation in the Crowsnest Pass (bonus)

Feb 09, 2024 19m Bonus Transcript

In this bonus episode, Michael chats with small business owner Heather Davis about Uplift Adventures, a Crowsnest Pass-based outdoor tourism company. Heather explains how Uplift Adventures got its…

S10 Remembering Alberta Parks Trailer

Feb 07, 2024 2m Trailer Transcript

Michael explores the unique and sometimes surprising history of Alberta Parks. He learns about Aspen Beach, Miquelon, Glenbow Ranch, Fish Creek, Castle Wildland, Aisinai’pi and more. You'll be…

S9E1 Connecting to the Ocean Part 1: Conversation & Conservation

Nov 20, 2023 54m Transcript

Why do we need to have conversations and new narratives about small-scale fisheries, how we govern the ocean, and progress in marine conservation efforts?In this episode, Michael speaks with:Ratana…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does In Over My Head have?

In Over My Head has published 92 episodes since October 2021, covering topics in Earth Sciences, Education.

Is In Over My Head still active?

In Over My Head is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 28m.

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