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  Wendover Productions  

Why and how people live in earth's most isolated and extreme settlements. Season 2 starts in late September 2019. A Wendover Productions podcast: http://WendoverProductions.com

Why and how people live in earth's most isolated and extreme settlements. Season 2 starts in late September 2019. A Wendover Productions podcast: http://WendoverProductions.com

 

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#19

St Helena's Decisive Decade

On January 1st, 2020, St Helena enters what will potentially be the most important and consequential decade in its history. Extremities is made possible by Curiosity Stream. Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription at [http://CuriosityStream.com/ext] (http://CuriosityStream.com/ext) and get a free subscription to Nebula--the streaming video site that Wendover Productions helped found. On Nebula, find The World's Most Useful Airport--the documentary we produced about St Helena's airport. ... Read more

01 Jan 2020

23 MINS

23:27

01 Jan 2020

#18

Cruise Ship Day

Suddenly, 800 tourists arrive on the tiny island of St Helena. Extremities is made possible by Curiosity Stream. Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription at [http://CuriosityStream.com/ext] (http://CuriosityStream.com/ext) and get a free subscription to Nebula--the streaming video site that Wendover Productions helped found. On Nebula, find The World's Most Useful Airport--the documentary we produced about St Helena's airport. ... Read more

26 Dec 2019

27 MINS

27:37

26 Dec 2019

#17

An Island and its Airport

After 500 years alone, St Helena gets a little closer to the world. Extremities is made possible by Curiosity Stream. Sign up for a  Curiosity Stream subscription at http://CuriosityStream.com/ext and get a free subscription to Nebula--the streaming video site that Wendover Productions helped found. On Nebula, find The World's Most Useful Airport--the documentary we produced about St Helena's airport. ... Read more

18 Dec 2019

28 MINS

28:58

18 Dec 2019

#16

Dinner with the Economists

When you go to a tiny, isolated island in the middle of the South Atlantic and get invited to dinner by the island's top two economists, you say yes. Extremities is made possible by Curiosity Stream. Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription at [http://CuriosityStream.com/ext] (http://CuriosityStream.com/ext) and get a free subscription to Nebula--the streaming video site that Wendover Productions helped found. On Nebula, find The World's Most Useful Airport--the documentary we produced about St Helena's airport. ... Read more

11 Dec 2019

28 MINS

28:26

11 Dec 2019

#15

Slavery, Mutiny, Goats, and a Frenchman

200 years of St Helena's history in a tidy 30 minutes. This episode is made possible by Curiosity Stream. Sign up for a yearly Curiosity Stream subscription at http://CuriosityStream.com/ext and get a free subscription to Nebula--the streaming video site that Wendover Productions helped found. On Nebula, find The World's Most Useful Airport--the documentary we produced about St Helena's airport. ... Read more

04 Dec 2019

33 MINS

33:09

04 Dec 2019

#14

Arrival on St Helena

Extremities is back for season 3--this time, in the middle of the South Atlantic. This episode is made possible by Curiosity Stream. Sign up for a yearly Curiosity Stream subscription at http://CuriosityStream.com/ext and get a free subscription to Nebula--the streaming video site that Wendover Productions helped found. On Nebula, find The World's Most Useful Airport--the documentary we produced about St Helena's airport. ... Read more

27 Nov 2019

30 MINS

30:02

27 Nov 2019

#13

Svalbard's Act Three

Svalbard is in its prime, but that could soon end. This episode was supported by: Dashlane: Stay safe online by using Dashlane's package of security tools. Try Dashlane premium for free for 30-days by signing up at [http://Dashlane.com/extremities] (http://Dashlane.com/extremities) and the use the code, "extremities," for 10% off upgrading to premium ... Read more

30 Oct 2019

22 MINS

22:01

30 Oct 2019

#12

The Economy of the World's Northernmost town

The high arctic is not normally home to thriving economies but somehow, Longyearbyen's is. The episode was made possible by: Audible: Start listening with a 30-day free trial where you get 1 audiobook and 2 Audible originals absolutely free by signing up at [http://Audible.com/ext] (http://Audible.com/ext) or text "ext" to 500-500 ... Read more

24 Oct 2019

26 MINS

26:02

24 Oct 2019

#11

Pyramiden: The High-Arctic Soviet Ghost Town

20 years ago, what was previously the Soviet Union's model town in the high arctic closed for good. Today, though, it's slowly being revitalized.  This episode was supported by: Dashlane: Stay safe online by using Dashlane's package of security tools. Try Dashlane premium for free for 30-days by signing up at http://Dashlane.com/extremities and the use the code, "extremities," for 10% off upgrading to premium ... Read more

16 Oct 2019

25 MINS

25:44

16 Oct 2019

#10

The Russian Town in Norwegian Svalbard

Barentsburg--a Russian town nestled within a Norwegian archipelago. This episode was made possible by: Audible: Start listening with a 30-day free trial where you get 1 audiobook and 2 Audible originals absolutely for free by signing up at [http://Audible.com/ext] (http://Audible.com/ext) or text "ext" to 500-500 ... Read more

09 Oct 2019

26 MINS

26:49

09 Oct 2019

#9

The Most Strangely Normal Town

Longyearbyen--the story of a town that shouldn't be this normal. This episode was supported by: Ting: Lower your phone bill by only paying for what you use. Get $25 in credit by signing up at [http://ext.ting.com] (http://ext.ting.com) Dashlane: Stay safe online by using Dashlane's package of security tools. Try Dashlane premium for free for 30-days by signing up at [http://Dashlane.com/extremities] (http://Dashlane.com/extremities) and the use the code, "extremities," for 10% off upgrading to premium ... Read more

02 Oct 2019

34 MINS

34:45

02 Oct 2019

#8

Arrival on Svalbard

Welcome to Svalbard. This episode was supported by: Backblaze: Backup all your data to the cloud with a 15-day fully-featured free trial at [http://Backblaze.com/ext] (http://backblaze.com/ext) Audible: Start listening with a 30-day free trial where you get 1 audiobook and 2 Audible originals absolutely for free by signing up at [http://Audible.com/ext] (http://Audible.com/ext) or text "ext" to 500-500 ... Read more

25 Sep 2019

31 MINS

31:16

25 Sep 2019

#7

Howland Island - Extremities Special

The story of America's most unlikely town. This episode was supported by: [http://Audible.com/ext] (http://Audible.com/ext) or text "ext" to 500 500 - Start listening with Audible with a 30-day free trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible originals are free ... Read more

05 Sep 2019

32 MINS

32:33

05 Sep 2019

#6

Pitcairn's End

Pitcairn's story might soon be over. This episode was supported by: [http://Hover.com/ext] (http://Hover.com/ext) (coupon code: ext) - Buy your domain before it's gone for 10% off [http://WatchNebula.com/ext] (http://WatchNebula.com/ext) - Watch thoughtful videos for free for a week ... Read more

17 Jul 2019

23 MINS

23:22

17 Jul 2019

#5

Justice on Pitcairn

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault. Pitcairn's darkest secret emerges. This episode was supported by: [http://audible.com/ext] (http://audible.com/ext) - For a limited time, if you have an Amazon Prime membership, you can start an Audible membership and save 66% on your first 3 months–a total of $30 off. That’s like getting 3 months for the price of one. Offer valid only in July 2019 ... Read more

10 Jul 2019

25 MINS

25:46

10 Jul 2019

#4

How Pitcairn Works

From the school, to the internet, to the economy, to the language, this episode explains all about how Pitcairn works. This episode was supported by: [http://Hover.com/ext] (http://Hover.com/ext) - Buy your first domain in minutes before its gone for 10% off [http://Skillshare.com/extremities] (http://Skillshare.com/extremities) - Learn from over 25,000 classes for free for two months ... Read more

03 Jul 2019

28 MINS

28:42

03 Jul 2019

#3

Pitcairn's Tiny Tourism Economy

How Pitcairn's largest industry works. This episode was supported by: [http://WatchNebula.com/ext] (http://WatchNebula.com/ext) - Watch your favorite thoughtful creators on this new streaming platform featuring originals by Real Life Lore, Second Thought, Polyphonic, Isaac Arthur, and more for free for seven days [http://CuriosityStream.com/ext] (http://CuriosityStream.com/ext) - Watch unlimited documentaries and non-fiction titles for free for 31 days ... Read more

26 Jun 2019

27 MINS

27:45

26 Jun 2019

#2

Pitcairn's Beginning, Boat, and Bureaucracy

The HMS Bounty arrives and creates a new society. We explain Pitcairn's supply ship, its connection to New Zealand, its political status, the outsiders on Pitcairn, and much more. This episode was supported by: [http://Hover.com/ext] (http://Hover.com/ext) (use the code "ext" at checkout) - Buy your first domain before its gone for 10% off [http://Skillshare.com/extremities] (http://Skillshare.com/extremities) - Learn from over 25,000 classes for free for two months ... Read more

19 Jun 2019

26 MINS

26:01

19 Jun 2019

#1

Arrival on Pitcairn

Welcome to Pitcairn Island. This episode was supported by: http://WatchNebula.com/ext - Watch your favorite thoughtful creators on this new streaming platform featuring originals by Real Life Lore, Second Thought, Polyphonic, Isaac Arthur, and more http://Audible.com/ext or text "ext" to 500 500 - Start listening with Audible with a 30-day free trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible originals are free ... Read more

12 Jun 2019

24 MINS

24:53

12 Jun 2019