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<p>Eugene Kirpichov’s origin story is classic Climate Swings: he spent 15 years as a top-tier engineer in big tech, sent a viral farewell LinkedIn note from his job at Google that detonated a global call from thousands...
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Climate Swings
Hosted by Michael Ethan Gold · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Want to work in climate but don’t know where to start? Climate Swings takes you inside the minds of people who’ve made the leap. From reformed bankers to academics, corporate sustainability gurus to climate-tech founders, host Michael Ethan Gold explores how professionals from all walks of life blazed a trail to meaningful climate work. Each episode unpacks a unique climate career journey, revealing the pivotal moments, unexpected detours, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re a climate-curious professional eyeing a career shift or already working in the space, you’ll discover actionable insights to help navigate your own climate path. Join us as we swing from vine to vine across the expanding climate career jungle. New episodes drop every other Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts, on Substack at climateswings.substack.com, and on YouTube @ClimateSwingsPod. climateswings.substack.com
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What is Climate Swings about?
Want to work in climate but don’t know where to start? Climate Swings takes you inside the minds of people who’ve made the leap. From reformed bankers to academics, corporate sustainability gurus to climate-tech founders, host Michael Ethan Gold explores how professionals from all walks of life blazed a trail to meaningful climate work.
Who hosts Climate Swings?
Climate Swings is hosted by Michael Ethan Gold. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
What has Climate Swings covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From Staring at Moloch to Working on Climate: Eugene Kirpichov’s Path Beyond Capitalism" (19 December 2025, 72 minutes), "From Innovating in Snacks to Spurring System Change: Nick Halla’s Route Through Impossible Foods to GigaClimate" (17 December 2025, 61 minutes), and "From Broccoli Fields to Gigaton Goals: Duncan Logan’s Leap into Climate Entrepreneurship" (10 December 2025, 82 minutes).
How often does Climate Swings publish?
Climate Swings publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 38 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Climate Swings?
Booking probability for Climate Swings is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Climate Swings requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Climate Swings's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Climate Swings?
The strongest fits for Climate Swings are Scientific Research & Development and Business & Management Consulting. Climate Swings has a business audience.
About the host
Michael Ethan Gold hosts Climate Swings, a business podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Dec 17, 20251h 1mS0<p>Nick Halla has had a wild arc—from his upbringing on a small dairy farm in Minnesota to becoming employee #1 at Impossible Foods, where he helped turn “meat from plants” into a mainstream, climate-first movement and...
Dec 10, 20251h 22mS0<p>About this episode</p><p>Duncan Logan is a Scottish “farm kid” who walked away from a 6,000-acre fruit and veg operation, crashed into the adrenaline of London derivatives trading, and reinvented himself as the...
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Jun 25, 20251h 28mS0<p>We all spend time in nature, but there is something truly unique about how John Muir Laws approaches his work (yes, that is his given name). John—who goes by the nickname Jack—is a naturalist, illustrator, and...
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From Fighting Date Rape to Deep-Tech Investor
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Barcelona: Two Weeks In and Already Sold
May 21, 20255 minS0<p>In this special episode of Climate Swings, I'm breaking from my usual interview format to share a personal update from Barcelona, Spain—where I've been completely won over after just two weeks. Join me as I take you...
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