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Conversations with science and wildlife filmmakers about the films, TV shows - and other stuff - that inspired them to make films about science and nature. Presented and produced by Alex Hemingway and Kate Dooley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchConversations with science and wildlife filmmakers about the films, TV shows - and other stuff - that inspired them to make films about science and nature. Presented and produced by Alex Hemingway and Kate Dooley.
Who Moved the Tortoise? is hosted by Mindless Wittering. The show has published 42 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "De Grote Donorshow - with Joe Myerscough" (23 September 2025, 56 minutes), "Cave of Forgotten Dreams - with Chris Watts" (9 September 2025, 53 minutes), and "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - with Stephen Cooter" (26 August 2025, 49 minutes).
Who Moved the Tortoise? publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 42 episodes.
Booking probability for Who Moved the Tortoise? is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Who Moved the Tortoise? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Who Moved the Tortoise?'s contact route on record: verified email.
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Mindless Wittering hosts Who Moved the Tortoise?, a science podcast with 42 episodes published.
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Episode #10
This time we're joined by award-winning Series Director Joe Myerscough to talk about a seminal Dutch reality show from 2007 - De Grote Donorshow (The Big Donor Show). If you get the chance to watch this first then...
This time, the Tortoises welcome specialist camera designer and director of photography Chris Watts to the studio to discuss his inspirational choice, the 2010 Werner Herzog film Cave of Forgotten Dreams.<p > Hosted on...
Phone home and tell everyone that the latest episode of Who Moved the Tortoise is here. This time we're talking about the 1982 Spielberg classic E.T with award-winning director Stephen Cooter.<p > Hosted on Acast. See...
<p>This might be the most interesting and important episode we've released so far. In this episode, Film maker and CEO of Deep Fusion Benjamin Field talks about his inspiration - the TikTok sensation Deepfake Tom...
Every now and again we go back to a subject we've discussed before, and this time we're revisiting the BBC popular science series Bang Goes the Theory with production executive Lynette Slight. And with good reason...
Episode #5
A long time ago, in a studio far-far away, Kate and Alex talked to Executive Producer Rob Liddell about his inspiration - the 1977 mega movie Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Along the way we chat Westerns...
This time, Kate and Alex are joined by VFX Producer Jay Balamurugan to talk about her inspiration, the 1999 BBC series Walking With Dinosaurs.<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>
Episode #3
The second half of our two-part special in which we ask our previous guests - what are the TV industry's biggest problems, and how would you fix them?<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>
Episode #2
This is the first of a two-part special in which we ask our previous guests - what are the TV industry's biggest problems, and how would you fix them?<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>
Episode #1
We're back for series 3, and this time we're joined by Emmy award-winning wildlife producer/director John Capener. John's inspiration is the 1996 BBC natural history series Alien Empire, which looks at the world of bugs...
Episode #16
We're wrapping up season 2 with another special! This time, a collection of unheard anecdotes from our previous guests about the craziest moments of their TV careers. From diving in shit to nearly killing the talent...
Episode #15
This special episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Royal Institution on 14th April 2025. Kate and Alex are joined by a panel of guests to talk about the TV years of the Royal Institution Christmas...
Episode #14
This time nothing is quite as it seems, as we chat to Exec Producer and ex Series Editor of Horizon Steve Crabtree. His inspiration is the 1981 Jeremy Beadle-fronted series The Deceivers, a bizarre but entertaining...
A first for the podcast this week. Or rather, a second. In this episode, sound wizard Phil Bax has brought in his inspiration - and it's a film we've discussed before. Fortunately, it's an absolute cracker - the...
This time, we visit Imperial College London to chat with Robert Sternberg, course leader of the Science Media Production MSc, a degree that has produced some of the industry's top science-specialist talent. Robert's...
Episode #11
<p>This time, Kate and Alex are joined by science TV royalty as they chat to the multi-award-winning filmmaker and chairman of Windfall Films, David Dugan. On the menu for discussion, the 1977 short film Powers of Ten...
Episode #10
Nothing is quite as it seems this week as presenter, writer and podcaster Dallas Campbell joins us to talk about Ken Campbell's mind-bending series Reality on the Rocks. Along the way we talk about Dallas' career...
This time, Kate and Alex talk to BAFTA and Emmy winning director Sophie Robinson about the film that inspired her - the powerful and moving Fourteen Days in May. This 1987 Grierson-winning film recounts the final days...
Episode #8
For the first episode of 2025, the Tortoises talk to wildlife producer and macro filmmaking wizard James Manisty. On the menu, the 1996 classic macro bug film Microcosmos. It's a deep dive into the world of the tiny...
Episode #7
It's Christmas Eve and the Tortoise are tearing up the rulebook for one day, meaning there's no science or wildlife chat this time. Instead, we talk to our previous guests about their favourite Christmas films. It's a...
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