The researcher and host does a good job of presenting the material, but ultimately, ballast, while influential, is just not a particularly interesting subject. Would be interested to hear more podcasts from Hakai, their reporting is superb.

Hakai’s first, bite-sized podcast is a winner - largely due to Elin Kelsey and her expansive perspective on an otherwise perplexing subject. What a treat!

Thank you Elin for some really fascinating material. Will definitely be sharing.

I‘m familiar with Elin Kelsey through her Hope and the Environment presentations and her many children’s books, all of which are excellent. I listened to the first podcast mainly because I was curious how ‘ballast’ could possibly relate to her work. With great story telling and some fascinating anecdotes it soon became obvious - Elin is passionate about everything related to oceans, and ballast brings a totally different dimension about oceans, and other things, to think about. Needless to say I listened to the rest of the series right away. Highly recommended!

I never imagined I would be riveted by a podcast on Ballast but Elin Kelsey has a magical way of finding the fascinating story behind a seemingly uninteresting topic. Thank you Elin for enlightening me! I can’t wait for the next ones!