Earthbound
Earthbound is a podcast about what it means to be human on a warming planet. Host Thomas Schueneman, a climate writer, global freelance journalist, and audio producer, talks with scientists, philosophers, activists, artists, Indigenous leaders, policy experts, and everyday people about how a changing Earth is reshaping our lives—and how our choices, values, and imaginations are reshaping the planet in return.
From climate politics and planetary health to environmental justice, mental well‑being, psychology, and philosophy, the show explores the quiet work of repairing our relationship with nature and each other. Earthbound offers clear‑eyed, human‑centered stories from the Anthropocene.
Recent Episodes
Katherine Lacefield: From Purity to Pragmatism
In a world of either-or thinking, where you’re expected to choose between hugging trees or hugging flags, Katherine Lacefield offers a refreshing alternative. The founder of Just Be Cause Consulting and host of the Just Be Ca...
Blood and Cigarettes: The Christmas Truce of 1914-Finding Peace on Co…
With this bonus holiday episode, I revisit a short article I originally wrote for a now-defunct website and republished on Medium back in 2022. Blood and Cigarettes takes us back to Christmas Eve and the trenches of World War...
Joshua Harrison: Art, Science, and Reconnecting with Our Roots in a M…
What Would The Ocean Say If You Could Ask It A Question? Exploring the intersection of art, science, and environmental activism, this episode features thought provoking conversation with Joshua Harrison , director of the Cent...
Black (Cyber) Monday: How the Sausage is Made in an Instantaneous, Di…
How I Felt Ridiculous When I Ordered Same-Day Delivery In this short bonus episode, I briefly examine the complexities of modern consumerism and the often-overlooked hidden costs of our convenience-driven shopping habits. As ...
Sustainability Isn't a Dirty Word: A Conversation With Sustainable Bu…
The 1970s “Crying Indian” campaign, as it came to be known, with its poignant imagery and simple message about littering, has left an indelible mark on American culture. Yet, as we unpack the history and implications of this ...
The Fourth Turning Meets the Ways of the Duck | Responding With Calm …
Feed the inner duck Not with human news Or greedy things that suck, But give it quiet views; Comments from the moon. Opinions from the sky. The insights of a tune. The wisdom of a sigh. -Michael Leunig History Doesn’t Repeat,...
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Reviews
Genuine conversation, not just an interview
- Diana Colleen
- Oct. 20, 2025
Like sitting down with a good book.
- Shan girl30
- Oct. 31, 2025
This is about so much MORE…
- Comedy Salesman
- Dec. 7, 2025