Expectant

Pippa Johnstone

Expectant is a six-part audio series that muddies fiction and non-fiction as a woman faces the prospect of becoming a parent during the climate crisis. Through conversations with climate researchers, parents, mental health experts and childfree families, she grapples with grief, hope, and the biggest decision of her life: should she bring a child into this world? Written and performed by Pippa Johnstone. Music by Laura Reznek. Sound design and mixing by Robyn Edgar. Dramaturgy by Karina Palmitesta. Artwork by Hannah Campbell.  This series is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.

  • 19 minutes 56 seconds
    The Cabin

    She listens for the answer.

     

    This episode features Emma Campbell and Lisa Cooke Ravensburgen, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

    8 June 2023, 7:00 am
  • 17 minutes 52 seconds
    The Ultrasound

    She talks to her mum.

    This episode features Marjory Lang and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here. 

    1 June 2023, 7:00 am
  • 13 minutes 30 seconds
    The Dark Knowledge

    She talks to the people who study the future.

    This episode features Katie Hayes and Britt Wray, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

    25 May 2023, 7:00 am
  • 10 minutes 17 seconds
    The Math

    She adds up the cost of another footprint.

    This episode features Kimberly Nicholas, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

    18 May 2023, 7:00 am
  • 12 minutes 59 seconds
    The North

    She asks him, what if we didn’t?

    This episode features Colin and Sydney Wolf, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

    11 May 2023, 7:00 am
  • 14 minutes 45 seconds
    The Test

    She takes her first step out onto the fence. 
     

    This episode features Hannah Campbell and Lynne Quarmby and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

    11 May 2023, 6:55 am
  • 1 minute 16 seconds
    Trailer

    A new series about the decision to become a parent during the climate crisis or remain childfree. 

    13 April 2023, 9:56 pm
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