Geography Island Jams is a podcast run jointly by the LSE Department of Geography and Environment and the LSESU Geography and Environment Society. The podcast is in a similar style to the BBC Radio 4’s Desert island Discs where guests explain what eight songs, book and luxury item they would take with them if they were stranded on a desert island.
Music produced by Tilly Mason.
Artwork produced by Saskia Straub
Interviewer and producer Will Stein
Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Julian Robinson. Julian became a part of the LSE community in 2005, assuming the role of project manager for the redevelopment of the New Academic Building. With his appointment as Director of Estates, Julian has been instrumental in overseeing the establishment of three new buildings in the LSE Holborn-quarter, with a fourth on the horizon. Alongside these achievements, Julian has actively contributed to enhancing and upkeeping various aspects of the LSE campus, including the successful pedestrianisation of the school's surrounding streets.
Song 1: Vesperae Solennes de confessore - Laudate Dominum by Mozart K 339
Song 2: Soul Limbo by Booker T and the MG’s
Song 3: Messiah Alleluia Chorus by G.F. Handel
Song 4: No More Hero’s by The Stranglers
Song 5: Ever fallen in Love by Buzzcocks
Song 6: Prelude Suite for Cello No.1 in G major by J.S.Bach
Song 7: Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club
Song 8: Time Flies by Ramsey Lewis Trio
Book: The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell
Luxury Item: Sketching & watercolour set
Favourite meal: Tapas
Fav Quote: ‘We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us’ - Winston Churchill
Presenter/Producer: Will Stein
GIJ Graphic: Saskia Straub
Music: Tilly Mason
29 Apr 2022
Imogen White - BA Geography (Class of 2023)
Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Imogen White. Imogen supports the LSE social media team in making content for their channels, including reels and tiktoks. She also runs her own YouTube channel where she documents a wide range of her life experiences. Her channel has 7.5K subscribers and has amassed over 700k views.
Song 1: Proud Mary by Tina Turner
Song 2: When The Going Gets Tough by Boyzone
Song 3: Whenever, Wherever by Shakira
Song 4: Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves
Song 5: Love Me Now (feat. Zoe Wees) by Kygo
Song 6: Experience by Ludovico Einaudi, Daniel Hope I Virtuosi Italiani
Song 7: Sali Mann Paryo by Kali Prasad Baskota, Ashmita Adhikari
Song 8: The Flood by Take That
Book: The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary
Luxury Item: Camera
Fave meal: Chicken & Sweetcorn Pizza
Fav Quote: “Love many, trust few & always paddle your own canoe”
16 Mar 2022
Issam Jamaleddine - BSc Geography with Economics (Class of 2021)
Will Stein’s interviewee for this episode is Issam Jamaleddine. Whilst at LSE, Issam was the 2019-2021 Treasurer for the LSESU Geography & Environment Society. In addition, Issam was President of the Middle East North Africa Society, a member of the LSE all-male dance group Heart Dance, a student trustee for the LSESU Student’s Union, and sailed around Scotland with LSE Marine society.
Song 1: Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles
Song 2: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Song 3: Piano Man by Billy Joel
Song 4: Circles by Post Malone
Song 5: Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
Song 6: Por una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel
Song 7: We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel
Song 8: Youth by Daughter
Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell
Luxury Item: Kindle
Fave meal: Lebanese Mezze and Grill Platter
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