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Totally Cooked: The Climate & Weather Podcast

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Movie Special: Don't Look Up (2021)

October 22, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

Sit tight, and assess. That’s the plan in this Totally Cooked Movie Special, as we dive deeply into the 2021 Netflix hit Don’t Look Up. Your hosts, climate scientist Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick and cinema nerd Iain Strachan…
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October 8, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

In this episode of Totally Cooked: The Climate & Weather Podcast, hosts Iain Strachan and Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick are joined by Associate Professor Sarah Hamylton (University of Wollongong) to explore the fascinating world of…
The politics of climate change in Australia, with Zali Steggall

September 24, 2026 · 43 min

What is the state of climate change politics in Australia, and is the country doing enough to respond to the climate crisis? In this episode of Totally Cooked: The Climate & Weather Podcast, hosts Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick and Iain…
Europe’s fires, battling Putin & climate optimism, with Peter Stott

September 10, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

Professor Peter Stott has spent decades proving that human activity is rapidly warming our climate, and confronting those determined to deny it. In this episode of Totally Cooked, Peter joins hosts Iain Strachan and Sarah…
Whatever you do, DON’T call it a Godzilla El Niño

August 27, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

What is the El Niño–Southern Oscillation, and why does it have such a powerful influence on weather and climate in Australia and around the world? In this episode of Totally Cooked: The Climate & Weather Podcast, hosts Sarah…

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Drilling into the secrets of Antarctic ice

August 13, 2026 · 58 min

Drill into the frozen depths of Earth’s climate history in this episode of Totally Cooked: The Climate & Weather Podcast. Your hosts Iain Strachan and Prof Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick are joined by Dr Tessa Vance (University of Tasmania…
Your climate & weather questions, answered.

July 30, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

Most climate change misconceptions don't come from bad faith — they come from genuinely confusing science, mixed messaging, and questions no one ever answered clearly. In this first mailbag special of Totally Cooked, Sarah…
Extreme weather, climate disasters and gendered violence

July 16, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

Join hosts Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick and Iain Strachan as they welcome Professor Sara Davies; professor of international relations at Griffith University and deputy director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence…
Rescuing Australia's lost weather records

July 2, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Join hosts Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick and Iain Strachan as they welcome historical climatologist Dr Linden Ashcroft and PhD candidate Ruchit Kulkarni, both from the University of Melbourne. This ep the panel dig through diaries, ship logs…
Cooking up the Climate Stripes, with Ed Hawkins

June 18, 2026 · 56 min

In this episode of Totally Cooked: The Climate & Weather Podcast, hosts Iain Strachan and Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick sit down with one of the world’s most recognisable climate communicators: Professor Ed Hawkins from the…
How is climate change impacting our cities, and why is Indonesia moving its capital?

June 11, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Cities are where so many of us really experience climate change. They’re where heatwaves keep us awake at night, where flash floods turn streets into rivers, and where concrete, glass and asphalt can reshape the weather around us. As more…
Who pays for climate damage? Extreme weather attribution and Loss & Damage

May 29, 2026 · 58 min

In this episode, Sarah and Iain are joined by Dr Joyce Kimutai, climate attribution scientist at Imperial College London and member of World Weather Attribution (WWA), to unpack one of the most consequential fields in climate science…

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About the show

Totally Cooked is a straight-talking, science-backed podcast about weather, climate change, and what it all means for life on Earth — especially here in Australia. Hosted by Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, a leading expert in extreme weather, and Iain Strachan, a former journalist turned science communicator, the show dives deep into the causes and consequences of our changing climate. With clarity, curiosity and a touch of dark humour, Sarah and Iain unpack the science behind climate change, high-impact weather, and the urgent need for action. From greenhouse gases and El Niño to ice cores, heatwaves, and hail storms, Totally Cooked connects the dots between complex climate science and the everyday weather we all experience. Along the way, you’ll hear from world-class researchers, policymakers, and frontline communities grappling with the climate crisis. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, confused, or just curious about what’s really going on, this podcast will leave you better informed, more confident, and ready to face the future. No jargon. No sugar-coating. Just the facts — and a little hope.