Eco-Culture

Join Jonathan McFadden and Renee Morrison for a lively and insightful episode of Eco Culture featuring special guest Robin Chandley, Marketing Director for Toyota partner Arlington Toyota. What starts as a casual behind-the-scenes conversation quickly turns into a fascinating deep dive into the evolution of hybrid and electric vehicle technology, the future of sustainable transportation, and why T...

Part 2 of 2 with Eli Logue—and this is where it gets real. We go beyond ideas into action: sustainable homes, solar innovation, ethical fashion, and a new wave of filmmaking that doesn’t just document change—it creates it. From Engineering Paradise to global projects already in motion, this is about doing the work, leaving places better than you found them, and rethinking how we live, create, and...

Part 1 of 2. Enjoy our conversation with Eli Logue, Co-Executive Producer of Novare Films. We dig into Eli's journey from stunts and on-set curiosity to founding Novare Films, a production company built around trust, collaboration, and equitable work environments. She explains why the industry needs a kinder, more creative approach and how Novare pulls together overlooked talent to lead department...

Hey — welcome to a quick intro to Dr. Fitness’ no-nonsense, totally do-able approach: 12 monthly challenges that nudge you toward better health without drama. Think small wins (like swapping one bad carb for a better option), easy recipes, mocktails, and friendly support — perfect if you want real change without getting overwhelmed. If you want to try No‑Meat April or grab the workbook, jump in —...

Hey friend — this episode felt like sitting in Beth’s classroom: warm, surprising, and full of tiny miracles. She talks about turning teaching into an orchestra, growing lion’s mane mushrooms with her fifth graders, hosting a cozy in-class Coffeehouse for poetry and hot chocolate, and how her curious young scientists got to work on 'Hiro' Mycodigestible Diapers in science class. If you love storie...

The European Union has banned companies from destroying unsold clothing and footwear, ending a widespread practice where new garments were incinerated or shredded to control pricing and brand image. The episode explains why brands destroyed perfectly good products, the environmental cost of that waste—water, chemicals, emissions and microplastics—and how this rule pushes the fashion industry towar...

Join the hosts of Eco Culture as they welcome Jessica Thonen, Associate Dean at Eckerd College, to discuss the intersection of theater, community and sustainability. From puppetry made with recycled materials to interdisciplinary environmental programs, Jessica shares how art and academia collaborate to shape engaged students and practical green initiatives. Learn how Eckerd's hands-on programs, u...

Get ready to expand your horizons! In this episode of Eco Culture, Jonathan and Loritza are joined by the multi-talented Tia Palmer—industrial designer, certified yoga teacher, and permaculture expert. Tia takes us on a tour of her fascinating life journey, from growing up between the UK and Spain to studying sustainable design in Milan and building food gardens in Tanzania. We dive deep into the...

In this bonus episode of Eco-Culture, hosts Jonathan and Loritza chat about a surprising mix of topics: Loritza’s husband, the top manga seller on Whatnot, and the culture of reading; the hidden environmental cost of AI data centers—especially massive water use and cooling challenges—and possible solutions like closed-loop systems and immersion cooling; economic and regulatory concerns as AI scale...

On Eco-Culture, hosts Renee Morrison and Jonathan McFadden speak with Brandi Cobbs (of BriccPools.com), an engineer-turned-builder who combines aerospace precision with hands-on craftsmanship to create accessible, low-toxicity, regenerative homes using modular technologies like Technoblox, living roofs, and solar solutions. They explore practical ideas—retractable greenhouses, community gardens, r...

This week on Eco Culture, we start with dancing… and end with sewing lessons. Loritza shares what it was like being called in as a fashion medic for Brandy and Monica’s tour — including reconstructing a couture jacket with real rabbit fur sleeves that arrived in pieces. From tablecloth repairs to celebrity wardrobe fixes, we explore the hidden labor behind live productions — and what it means to m...

FULL INTERVIEW TRAILER: Captain Jack and His Rocket Powered Go-Kart Hey there, welcome to Eco-Culture. Today, Jonathan chats with filmmakers Dan Hagler (Fluffy Hag Media) and Krystal Alexandria (Krystal Clear Media) to hear the stories behind their company names, Krystal’s journey as a cochlear implant recipient working in audio and film, and life on set. They may or may not talk about a certain s...

In this episode of EcoCulture, hosts Jonathan, Loritza and Ellie explore sustainable fashion, ethical filmmaking and creative entrepreneurship. They discuss Navare Films’ mission to blend old wisdom with new cinematic approaches, Loritza’s show "The World We Wear," and the role of wardrobe in storytelling, upcycling, and community impact. Listeners learn practical tips for developing personal styl...

In this episode of EcoCulture, hosts Jonathan McFadden @JM_Vox, Renee Morrison @ReneeMorrison (Hiro Diapers), and Ellie Logue @EngineeringParadise (Navare Films) introduce the mini-docuseries Engineering Paradise and explore everyday solutions for sustainable living. Renee discusses Hiro Diapers’ innovation — unbleached, low-plastic diapers paired with plastic-eating fungi designed to break down d...