Expectant
Expectant
Pippa Johnstone
Expectant is a six-part audio series that muddies fiction and non-fiction as a woman faces the prospect of becoming a parent during the climate crisis. Through conversations with climate researchers, parents, mental health experts and childfree families, she grapples with grief, hope, and the biggest decision of her life: should she bring a child into this world? Expectant has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential. Written and performed by Pippa Johnstone. Music by Laura Reznek. Sound design and mixing by Robyn Edgar. Dramaturgy by Karina Palmitesta. Artwork by Hannah Campbell.  This series is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.
The Cabin
She listens for the answer. This episode features Emma Campbell and Lisa Cooke Ravensburgen, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.
Jun 8, 2023
19 min
The Ultrasound
She talks to her mum. This episode features Marjory Lang and sounds best with headphones.
Jun 1, 2023
18 min
The Dark Knowledge
She talks to the people who study the future. This episode features Katie Hayes and Britt Wray, and sounds best with headphones.
May 25, 2023
14 min
The Math
She adds up the cost of another footprint. This episode features Kimberly Nicholas, and sounds best with headphones.
May 18, 2023
10 min
The North
She asks him, what if we didn’t? This episode features Colin and Sydney Wolf and sounds best with headphones.
May 11, 2023
13 min
The Test
She takes her first step out onto the fence. This episode features Hannah Campbell and Lynne Quarmby and sounds best with headphones.
May 11, 2023
14 min
Trailer
A series about the decision to become a parent during the climate crisis or remain childfree.
Apr 13, 2023
1 min