Mother Nature, played by punk legend Iggy Pop, has had a tough few thousand years. Tired and traumatized by relentless human expansion, they battle many of the ills that plague humans today: Addiction, anxiety, depression. And, of course, cynical, unpredictable rage.
Their only solace? A good glass of whisky with their clumsy assistant Mr. Bee.
But all is not lost. Mother Nature decides it's time to make a change. And what better way to tell a tragic story about humans but through yet another podcast?
Enter 'Sweet Little Human' - a podcast all about the mess humans have made on planet Earth and their incredible ability to ignore and sidestep the issue. Even if it means the end for their silly little species.
Featuring Iggy Pop as Mother Nature, Anjuli Deo as The Editor, and Maya Tekeli as Freelance Journalist Maya Tekeli.
Written, edited and produced by Nikolaj Kirk, Roxanne Batty, Jens Raunkjær and Magnus Møller. Artwork by Jens Raunkjær.
Follow Mother Nature's Journey on Instagram @sweetlittlehumanpodcast
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Homo Sapiens. An interesting creature, no matter what they’ve done. In this final episode, Mother Nature examines humanity's past and future with archaeologist Brian Stewart, who offers his optimistic take on our ability to change. Mother Nature is not entirely convinced, but admits we have potential. Finally, the big question remains - has Maya Tekeli found Leonardo DiCaprio? Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foun...
17 Nov 2025
The Humans are Dead
There’s no doubt about it. Like all species, one day, humans will go extinct. So what would happen next? In this episode, Mother Nature ponders the future with geologist Jan Zalasiewicz, imagining the planet two million years after our time. The episode ends with surprising news from Maya Tekeli on the hunt for Leonardo Dicaprio. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation. Written, edited and produced by Ni...
10 Nov 2025
Brat Girl Summer
Ten years ago, fueled by Greta Thunberg, a movement was born. Young people stopped going to school and started blocking traffic to save the planet. But has it worked? In search of an answer, Mother Nature tries to call Greta Thunberg. When that fails, they go to plan B. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation. Written, edited and produced by Nikolaj Kirk, Roxanne Batty, Jens Raunkjær and Magnus Møl...
3 Nov 2025
The Silent Killer
Every day we hear temperatures are rising. But what does that actually mean? More sunshine and less snow? In this episode, Mother Nature's assistant travels to Australia to talk to Professor Ollie Jay, who uses a unique heat chamber to study how extreme heat affects the human body. Later, Mother Nature gets angry with Maya Tekeli. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation. Written, edited and produced by N...
27 Oct 2025
Bugs, Bees and Bad Decisions
Mr. Bee is drunk, depressed and feeling destructive. His species are under pressure from pesticides and intensive agriculture. So, to cheer him up, Mother Nature agrees to dedicate the episode to insects, and sends an assistant to England to speak with insect enthusiast and scientist David Goulson. However, Mother Nature soon discovers that one bee – the domesticated honey bee – is actually thriving. Meanwhile, Maya Tekeli calls with an update on the search for Leonardo DiCaprio. Sweet Little...
20 Oct 2025
Water is Wet...Dumbass
Three-quarters of the planet is covered with water, yet humans are still ignorant about the ocean. In this episode, Mother Nature sends two assistants to the Strait of Gibraltar to learn more about the big blue, but they are quickly distracted by fish, dolphins, and seasickness. Luckily, expert Professor Katherine Richardson can explain the ocean’s inextricable relationship to the climate and alarming updates on collapsing currents. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production releas...
13 Oct 2025
Man's Best Friend
Mother Nature watches a video about a wolf tortured and killed in a bar, triggering a broader discussion about the return of the wolf worldwide. Can wolves and humans ever peacefully co-exist? To find out, Mother Nature sends an assistant to Denmark to talk to nature enthusiast Sebastian Klein to learn more about the history of the wolf. Meanwhile, freelance journalist Maya Tekeli updates Mother Nature on the hunt for Leonardo Dicaprio. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production re...
6 Oct 2025
The Poor Bird Who Could Not Fly
This episode is dedicated to the extinct bird of the Great Auk – a symbolic story of biodiversity loss. However, the enthusiasm is interrupted when the angry editor calls again, demanding more structure, focus, and less alcoholism in the program. Mother Nature reluctantly fills out a form, while the fate of the Great Auk mirrors a deeper crisis. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation. Written, edi...
29 Sept 2025
Fire Animals
Fire is one of humanity's most important discoveries – and also one of the most dangerous. In this episode, Mother Nature unfolds the history of fire and humans’ intertwined relationship with this element, from the first taste of cooked meat to the combustion engine and beyond. Set in Tasmania, Australia, fire scientist Professor David Bowman offers his perspective on the importance of fire and the future of humanity. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collabora...
22 Sept 2025
Bored to Death
Mother Nature is worried. Few people care about the climate crisis because “it’s so fucking boring”. Mother Nature calls renowned climate scientist Sir. David King to ask for help, but the conversation quickly falls into confusing metaphors and complicated statistics. It becomes clear: if anybody is going to listen, they need to find a celebrity. But who? Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation. Written,...
17 Sept 2025
Some Kind of Trailer
Mother Nature is drinking whisky, Mr. Bee is doomscrolling. Suddenly their editor calls to check if they’re ready for the premiere on September 22. Of course they’re not. Sweet Little Human is an Orkan Media production released in collaboration with R8dio and funded by The Carlsberg Foundation. Written, edited and produced by Nikolaj Kirk, Roxanne Batty, Jens Raunkjær and Magnus Møller. Reporting and recording by Mia Brøsboll Jensen, Tanya Parkin, Jesper Henriksen and Jens Raunkjær. Fea...
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