Media Work
Aside from coverage in the print media, which can be viewed alongside the respective publications HERE, the following lists some of my TV and Radio interviews covering areas of my research.
VOCM Radio - 2020
1 hour interview alongside Mayor John Norman for Linda Swain's 'On Target' show on VOCM, discussing the new UNESCO Discovery Global Geopark.
1 hour interview alongside Mayor John Norman for Linda Swain's 'On Target' show on VOCM, discussing the new UNESCO Discovery Global Geopark.
CBC TV - 2020
Interview with CBC's Garrett Barry on the announcement that communities on Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula have been successful in their bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark. Also featuring Edith Samson, Jim Miller, and Colleen Duffett.
Interview with CBC's Garrett Barry on the announcement that communities on Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula have been successful in their bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark. Also featuring Edith Samson, Jim Miller, and Colleen Duffett.
BBC Radio Oxford - 2019
I spoke to the BBC's Lilley Mitchel about the Oxford University Museum of Natural History's First Animals exhibit, and the associated art exhibition, First Imprints, created by the Oxford Printmakers Cooperative
I spoke to the BBC's Lilley Mitchel about the Oxford University Museum of Natural History's First Animals exhibit, and the associated art exhibition, First Imprints, created by the Oxford Printmakers Cooperative
CBC TV - 2019
I spoke to CBC's Here and Now about the UNESCO evaluation of the Discovery Aspiring Geopark, and what this could mean for the communities involved
I spoke to CBC's Here and Now about the UNESCO evaluation of the Discovery Aspiring Geopark, and what this could mean for the communities involved
CBC TV - 2019
Following the launch of the First Animals exhibit at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, I take CBC's Here and Now evening news for a tour around the exhibits, highlighting the importance of Newfoundland in telling the story of the origin of animal life
Following the launch of the First Animals exhibit at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, I take CBC's Here and Now evening news for a tour around the exhibits, highlighting the importance of Newfoundland in telling the story of the origin of animal life
Rogers TV - 2019
Interview with Jason Piercey for 'Out of the Fog', discussing the geological significance of Newfoundland, and the opportunity for geological tourism.
Interview with Jason Piercey for 'Out of the Fog', discussing the geological significance of Newfoundland, and the opportunity for geological tourism.
CBC Radio 1 - 2018
Having supervised an illustration project as part of the University of Plymouth undergraduate degree in Illustration, student Rachel Simpson and I spoke to Zach Goudie on On The Go to discuss how art can be used to bring Ediacaran fossils back to life, and assist in the communication of complex scientific ideas.
CBC Radio 1 - 2018
Following the publication of our paper on Exogeoconservation, I returned to On The Go for an interview with Ted Blades on the importance of conservation on other celestial bodies.
CBC Radio 1 - 2016
I once again returned to On The Go for a live interview about Mistaken Point's inscription as a World Heritage Site, and my work over the coming years to research erosion at the locality
VOCM Radio - 2016
I was interviewed by Jonathan Richler on VOCM Backtalk, discussing the Mistaken Point World Heritage application, the Haootia fossil find now on display at The Rooms, and the development of a sustainable geotourism industry within Newfoundland.
CBC Radio 1 - 2015
I returned to Ted Blades show On The Go for an in-depth, ~20 minutes interview on our Nature publication on the reproductive styles used by Ediacaran organisms. As well as discussing the science, we also debated the impacts this could have on local communities.
Having supervised an illustration project as part of the University of Plymouth undergraduate degree in Illustration, student Rachel Simpson and I spoke to Zach Goudie on On The Go to discuss how art can be used to bring Ediacaran fossils back to life, and assist in the communication of complex scientific ideas.
CBC Radio 1 - 2018
Following the publication of our paper on Exogeoconservation, I returned to On The Go for an interview with Ted Blades on the importance of conservation on other celestial bodies.
CBC Radio 1 - 2016
I once again returned to On The Go for a live interview about Mistaken Point's inscription as a World Heritage Site, and my work over the coming years to research erosion at the locality
VOCM Radio - 2016
I was interviewed by Jonathan Richler on VOCM Backtalk, discussing the Mistaken Point World Heritage application, the Haootia fossil find now on display at The Rooms, and the development of a sustainable geotourism industry within Newfoundland.
CBC Radio 1 - 2015
I returned to Ted Blades show On The Go for an in-depth, ~20 minutes interview on our Nature publication on the reproductive styles used by Ediacaran organisms. As well as discussing the science, we also debated the impacts this could have on local communities.
CBC TV - 2014
Following the successful publication of the Haootia quadriformis fossil, permission was given to collect the specimen, which was then deposited at the Provincial Museum, The Rooms. Alongside Dr. Alex Liu, I was interviewed for the CBC TV evening news, focusing on conserving the geological heritage of Newfoundland.
Following the successful publication of the Haootia quadriformis fossil, permission was given to collect the specimen, which was then deposited at the Provincial Museum, The Rooms. Alongside Dr. Alex Liu, I was interviewed for the CBC TV evening news, focusing on conserving the geological heritage of Newfoundland.
CBC TV and CNN - 2014
The following TV interview was recorded for CBC TV News in Newfoundland and Labrador, and rebroadcast on CNN. It covers the publication of the discovery of Haootia quadriformis. The broadcast interview can be viewed HERE.
The following TV interview was recorded for CBC TV News in Newfoundland and Labrador, and rebroadcast on CNN. It covers the publication of the discovery of Haootia quadriformis. The broadcast interview can be viewed HERE.
CBC Radio 1 - 2014
I was interviewed briefly by Ted Blades for his show On The Go, regarding the discovery of the Haootia quadriformis fossil. Excerpts from the interview were used for top of the hour news bulletins.
I was interviewed briefly by Ted Blades for his show On The Go, regarding the discovery of the Haootia quadriformis fossil. Excerpts from the interview were used for top of the hour news bulletins.
Public Radio International - 2014
Public Radio International interview on the discover of Haootia quadriformis - the oldest evidence of muscular tissue in the fossil record. The full piece can be viewed HERE.
Public Radio International interview on the discover of Haootia quadriformis - the oldest evidence of muscular tissue in the fossil record. The full piece can be viewed HERE.
Documentary by Stu Minnis - 2013
BBC Radio Oxford - 2012
I was interviewed for the BBC Radio Oxford drive-time show regarding our publication on a new assemblage of juvenile fossils, from the Drook Formation of Newfoundland.
I was interviewed for the BBC Radio Oxford drive-time show regarding our publication on a new assemblage of juvenile fossils, from the Drook Formation of Newfoundland.
