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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.
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Your climate & weather questions, answered.
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Extreme weather, climate disasters and gendered violence
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Rescuing Australia's lost weather records
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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Cooking up the Climate Stripes, with Ed Hawkins
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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How is climate change impacting our cities, and why is Indonesia moving its capital?
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Who pays for climate damage? Extreme weather attribution and Loss & Damage
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May 29, 2026 |
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What is net zero, and what happens when we get there?
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May 14, 2026 |
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Your chance to win 21st Century Weather merchandise
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May 14, 2026 |
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How Lesley Hughes and the Climate Council got one over Tony Abbott
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Movie Special Twister (1996)
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Are we really on track for Net Zero? Part 2
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Are we really on track for Net Zero?
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Exploring the stratosphere LIVE
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Totally Cooked Season 2 Trailer
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Holiday Special with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Can humans survive a future of extreme heat?
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Can we save the Great Barrier Reef?
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Understanding the psychology of the climate crisis
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Australia runs on weather
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Research Special: Measuring the impacts of new fossil fuel projects
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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How will an ice-free Arctic change our planet? With Dr Zoé Koenig
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Movie Special: The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Is climate change making storms & cyclones worse?
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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What does it take to become a climate & weather scientist?
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Meet the next generation of climate scientists
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Will hailstorms get worse with climate change?
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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How is climate change impacting Antarctica?
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Is climate change causing more droughts and fires?
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Why are we in a climate crisis?
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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How is climate change impacting our weather?
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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How do we know climate change is caused by humans?
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Trailer
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May 09, 2025 |