Career in Ruins

Episode 11: A career in the Neolithic

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)

Episode 10: A career in isotopes

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)

Episode 9: A career on Easter Island

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)

A career break

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)

Episode 8: A career in policy

This week Harry Manley sits in to cover for Derek. We talk movies, health and wellbeing and catch up a bit of Harry's past experiences. We also speak to Steve Trow about his work and career to date.

Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Harry Manley

Artwork by Ed Hudspeth

Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)

Episode 7: A career in lithics

This week we talk headlines, what happens when you take rubbish out of the past and material interactions. We also speak to Dr Katharine Walker about her work and career to date.

Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman

Artwork by Ed Hudspeth

Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)

Episode 6: A career in poop

This week we talk tree graffiti, virtual environments and video games. We also speak to Emma Jenkins, Associate Professor at Bournemouth University, about her work and career to date.

Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman

Artwork by Ed Hudspeth

Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)

Episode 5: A career in connectivity

This week we question the norm, talk LiDAR and imagine Neanderthals with noodles. We also speak to Fiona Coward, principal academic in archaeological sciences at Bournemouth University, about her work and career to date.

Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman

Artwork by Ed Hudspeth

Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)

Episode 4: A career in snails

This week we talk grants, publishing, rejection.... and the world of heritage placements. We also speak to Kieth Wilkinson, Reader in environmental archaeology at the University of Winchester, about his work and career to date.

Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman

Artwork by Ed Hudspeth

Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)

Episode 3: A career in concrete

This week we talk orienteering, Build and Bear and anthropology. We also speak to Steve Fisher, a historian and researcher, about his work and career to date.

Hosted by Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman

Artwork by Ed Hudspeth

Sound production and theme tune by Guy Dowsett (Bucketofsound.com)