Podcast Episodes

2025 new batch of episodes!

I’m delighted to announce a new batch of episodes, this time from both of our classes at the same time – Marketing & Climate Change (undergraduate) and Marketing for Net Zero (postgraduate). Tune in to the inspiring work produced by our students!

 

Marketing & Cliamate Change

There was 4-way tie for the third place in our Top 3 this year, so we have an amazing set of 6 episodes to share! In no particular order, I present to you:

 

Marketing for Net Zero

And our Top 3 of 2025 from this course are:

 

Well done to all of our students on both these courses, and congratulations to the above that have made it onto the class podcast! Brilliant work 🙂

Am I Just a Drop in the Ocean? The Power of Individual Actions and Choices in Mitigating Climate Change

Join us as we dive into a topic that concerns us all: The Power of Individual Proenvironmental Actions and Choices. In this episode, we’ll unpack academic concepts and competing arguments, interwoven with real-world case studies on climate change, consumption, and marketing. Tune in now! Gain knowledge and have fun!

By Wenyue Yan

 

Am I Just a Drop in the Ocean The Power of Individual Actions and Choices in Mitigating Climate Change

Sound effects by Aktasok, Gudsounds, Lucafrancini, Pixabay, and HitsLab via Pixabay.

Challenging Overconsumption: Do Second-Hand Markets Provide a Solution or Bear a Hidden Cost?

Is second-hand shopping truly sustainable? This episode explores the paradox of resale markets – while they provide potential solutions to our throwaway culture, growing commercialization may be feeding rather than fighting overconsumption. With a critical assessment of both the potential benefits and possible negatives of second-hand markets, we explore how to move beyond simple resale solutions to address the root causes of the overconsumption issue.

By Vivien Xu

 

Challenging Overconsumption Do Second-Hand Markets Provide a Solution or Bear a Hidden Cost

Sound Effects by Good_B_Music via Pixabay

Am I a drop in the ocean? Do the actions and choices of an individual consumer matter?

Am I a drop in the ocean? Do the actions of an individual consumer matter? In this episode, we explore your role in helping create a sustainable world, and how each action you take can make waves of impact. Join me, as we unlock your power to shape the future.

By Sara Skatun

 

Am I a drop in the ocean_Transcript & References

Sound effects by InspectorJ (Freesound), blukotek (Freesound), 24687763, divenorth (Freesound), kijjaz (Freesound), u_byub5wd934, JimmytheJohn, zut50 (Freesound), MatthewVakaliuk73627, and oOsongOo via Pixabay.

Do the actions and choices of an individual fast fashion consumer matter given the total scale of the global fast fashion industry?

In this episode of Debating Marketing & Climate Change, we debate the environmental impact of individual consumers in fast fashion industry. Through a structured debate, we discuss arguments for and against consumer responsibility, analysing the complexities surrounding sustainable choices. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on consumer decisions and the role of large corporations in the fast fashion industry.

By Emmy Sawyer, Barry Fan, Will Kingham, Lydia Kong, and Reet Mittal

 

Do the actions and choices of an individual fast fashion consumer matter

Sound effects by Leberchmus via Pixabay and by Yuki Ishii via Capcut.

Echoes of Tomorrow: Who has greater power to positively impact on climate change: marketers or consumers?

Welcome to Echoes of Tomorrow, where we explore the future of time travel and its impact on human life. In this episode, we investigate the implications of time travel on the environment through an alternate reality in which one person can be sent back in time to stop climate change. Who is best suited for the task?

By Yaojia Ma, Kimberly Frahm, Jiayu Meng, and Nadia Pajkovski

 

Echoes of Tomorrow_Transcript & References

Am I a Drop in the Ocean? Do the actions and choices of an Individual Consumer Matter?

This episode explores whether individual consumer choices are powerful enough to combat climate change or systemic action is needed. The children advocate for personal responsibility, while the parents argue that mass-market accountability and government policies are essential. Using insights from studies, academic articles, and examples, our discussion navigates the complexities of sustainable action.

By Bipsita Lohani, Beth Yates, Freddie Cade, and Ziying Chen

 

Am I a drop in the Ocean_Transcript & References

 

 

One World Living!

As we continue our mission for ‘One World Living!’, today we ask: Who has greater power to positively impact on climate change by tackling overconsumption: marketers or consumers? Explore the complexities of this question with Briony, Harvey and Rhona!

By Briony Stewart, Harvey Matthias, and Rhona Clark

 

One World Living_Transcript & References

Marketers VS Consumers: Who can do the most to steer us in a more sustainable direction before it’s too late?

In this first-ever edition of “Debating Marketing and Climate Change”, we go head-to-head on a vital topic: climate responsibility! Dynamics between marketers and consumers continue to shift, but one question remains relevant. Who can change the world? And what must they do to take this immense responsibility by the reins?

By Yuri Takei, David McDougall, Gustav Mjengwa, Anna Quinn

 

Marketers VS Consumers_Who can do the most to steer us in a more sustainable direction before it’s too late_Transcript & References

Music and sound effects by Infraction Music via In Audio.

Can marketing make environmentally sustainable behaviours ‘cool’ and/or the norm?

Stella and Xu boldly argue one side, that marketing can make environmentally sustainable behaviours cool and/or the norm. Victoria and Ross will argue for the latter, claiming that marketing poses limitations for making environmentally sustainable behaviours ‘cool’ and/or the norm.

by Honghao Xu, Victoria Farmer, Ross Elder, and Stella Zhang

 

Can marketing make environmentally sustainable behaviours cool_Transcript & References

Music and sound effects by Harp Strum via Pixabay and original soundtrack by authors via GarageBand.