Episodes
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
S2 Ep4: A career behind the lens
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
This week Derek and Lawrence chat to Adam Stanford, the mastermind behind Aerial Cam who is responsible for some of the most spectacular aerial and terrestrial archaeological imagery of the last decade. They also reflect on the future of archaeology over the term of the next parliament and discuss some positive action we can all take to help protect and promote heritage. The episode also features the triumphant return of “Monutrupms” and a special Christmas message from the team behind the C-word podcast
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
S2 Ep3: A career in connection
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
This week’s episode sees us catching up with Dr Sara Perry, Director of Research and Engagement at Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA). In a three-way discussion we find out how Sara got into her career in ruins and why she is so interested in how we share, interpret and connect with cultural heritage. We also dare to boldly go where no podcasters have been before in our trip in the time machine.
Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman
Artwork by Ed Hudspeth
Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)
Sunday Dec 08, 2019
S2 Ep2: A Grand Day Out
Sunday Dec 08, 2019
Sunday Dec 08, 2019
This week’s episode was made in conjunction with the Council for British Archaeology. We go on an adventure to their annual Archaeology Day in London and speak to some brilliant people, from the mastermind behind the Mithraeum, Sophie Jackson, the Director of the CBA, Mike Heyworth, and the winners of the Marsh Archaeology Awards. You will get some insight into how the award winners got to where they are and what advice they would give to others, as well as hear the first interview with Mike since announcing he is stepping down as Director of the CBA. We hope you enjoy it!
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
S2 Ep1: A career in defence
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Welcome back to season 2 of Career in Ruins. This week we interview Richard Osgood, Senior Archaeologist at UK Ministry of Defence. He shares all his experiences from the different ways that he got into the subject including work on Operation Nightingale and the benefits of "fun runs".
This episode is brought to you by the Council for British Archaeology
Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman
Artwork by Ed Hudspeth
Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Episode 13: A career in cremation
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
This week we interview Professor Jane Downes, Director of the UHI Archaeology Institute. She shares all her experiences from the different ways that she got into the subject including work on cremations and barrows to her work on Easter Island and the Cook Islands. We also discuss tree diseases, bubbles and outreach.
Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman
Artwork by Ed Hudspeth
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Episode 12: A career in progress
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
This week we are joined by Dr Andrew Brown. He shares all his experiences from the different ways that he got into the subject, to working in New Zealand, Wales and Australia. We also have a game of monument Top Trumps and discuss archaeo-fashion and Stonehenge.
Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman
Artwork by Ed Hudspeth
Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Episode 11: A career in the Neolithic
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
This week we interview Professor Colin Richard. He shares all his experiences from the different ways that he got into the subject, to working on Orkney, Durrington Walls, Easter Island and the Cook Islands. We also have a game of monument Top Trumps and discuss carbon dating and throw away archaeology.
Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman
Artwork by Ed Hudspeth
Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Episode 10: A career in isotopes
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
This week we interviews Dr Chris Stantis. She shares all her experiences from studying across three different countries to her more recent research in Egypt. We also chat media, Houses of Parliament and #AskAnArchaeologist.
Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman
Artwork by Ed Hudspeth
Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Episode 9: A career on Easter Island
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
This special episode interviews Francisco Torres, Director of the Museum on Rapa Nui, Easter Island. He shares all his experiences from how he got into the profession, his first experiences working on the Island, some of the projects he’s been impressed with and what he would use to time machine for to go back and investigate. One of our most interesting interviews yet!
Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman
Artwork by Ed Hudspeth
Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
A career break
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
This week we catch up on all that we have been up to during our short break away. We talk about our work in Greece and the Cook Islands as well as play the sound game. We then to a quick introduction for the following episode about Museums and Easter Island.
Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman
Artwork by Ed Hudspeth
Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)