On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour

On the Rise is a podcast about climate and the future—but not in the usual way. Across energy, technology, business, and culture, it features honest conversations with people building things, making decisions, and figuring out what actually works. Grounded, curious, and occasionally funny—a more human conversation about the future.

On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour is a society podcast hosted by Marcius Extavour, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Marcius Extavour hosts On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour, a society show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Science is Political. Meet the Scientist Who Escaped the Lab

  Aug 18, 20261h 4mS1

  Marcius opens with his thoughts on vaccines, bad lettuce, and AOC, revealing just how much “science” lies just beneath the surface of major news items. Then this week’s guest Dr. Ticora Jones joins to share her journey from a childhood fascination with science to her role as a public science executive: Chief Scientist at Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington, DC. She and Marcius explore how science influences public policy, where it gets lost in translation, and why this matters at all to you and your daily life. Let us know what you think at podontherise@gmail.com Chapters00:50 Introduction and News Roundup 02:38 What Makes a News Story A Science Story? 04:11 Defining the Science - Policy Interface 05:47 Public Scientists Bridge The Worlds of Politics and Research 06:46 Introduction to Dr. Ticora Jones 09:52 Journey from Scientist to Executive 13:08 Teaching Experience and Its Impact 16:12 Graduate School and Global Citizenship 19:11 Transition to Public Policy and Advocacy 22:00 The Role of Science in Advocacy 22:15 After the 24-hr New Cycle, Before Social Media Popped Off 25:18 Scientific Information in Politics 28:08 Current Work at NRDC 29:30 Intro to Natural Resources Defense Council: What is NRDC? 30:54 Science for Public Good 34:10 Why Some Scientists Prefer to Stay Quiet 39:18 The Challenge of Communicating Science 40:19 Are Scientists Too In Love With Nuance? 43:16 Is Nuance Better Understood In-Person, Not Online? 46:17 There are No Magic Technological Fixes, Right...? 48:48 How Science Travels from Lab to Newsroom: Case Study 51:57 The Role of Media in Science Communication 54:06 What is a "clean cookstove" and how are they connected to academic research? 54:42 The Impact of Misinformation 57:52 The Future of Science Communication 59:26 Is Presumption of Regularity Still a Safe Assumption? 01:01:23 Digital Literacy for the Kids 01:02:01 Closing Thoughts, Thanks Yous, Music Keywords: science communication, public policy, science advocacy, NRDC, digital literacy, science in media, public trust in science, science and policy interface, science careers outside of academia On the Rise is a production of Extempo Media, copyright 2026. Show Credits: Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/ Contact: podontherise@gmail.com

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  On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour

  Energy Executive or Environmentalist: Can You Be Both?

  Aug 11, 202644 min

  This week's episode kicks off with an "oil markets 101" segment from Marcius. Next, we dig into the global oil markets, energy policy, and the future of energy transition with this weeks' guest energy executive Allyson Anderson Book, Chief Sustainability Officer of Baker Hughes. Allyson and Marcius discuss how geopolitical conflicts influence oil prices, the role of government-owned oil companies, and the potential pathways toward a sustainable energy future. Let us know what you think at podontherise@gmail.com Chapters: 00:56 Introduction to Gas Prices and Oil Markets 02:50 Understanding Oil as a Global Commodity: The Bathtub Analogy 02:50 The Impact of Global Events on Oil Prices 05:03 China Stops Buying While USA Sells More: Strategic Petroleum Reserves 07:43 War and Oil Market Madness Make Alternatives Look Better 09:37 Energy Independence and Security: The New Reason to Care 11:29 Introduction to Guest: Allyson Anderson Book 12:43 How Can We Keep Burning Oil While the World Burns? 15:22 What Do We Tell the Children? 15:34 Teaching the Next Generation about Energy 18:10 Paying for Prosperity Today With Doom Tomorrow? 20:35 Future Scenarios for Energy Transition 20:35 What People Need to Know about the Energy System, But Don't 25:45 The Role of National (Government Owned) Oil Companies 27:32 Petro-States and Climate Commitments 28:52 Economic Dependencies on Fossil Fuels 29:46 Do All Energy & Climate Stakeholders Have the Same Goals? 30:49 Negotiation Tactics in Climate Discussions 31:25 The U.S. Oil and Gas Landscape 31:51 Coal vs Gas, and Competition Among Energy Fuel Types 32:37 Oil and Gas in Movies and TV 35:29 100-Year View: How Does This All End? 36:09 Futurist Predictions 37:59 2025 and 2026 Are Breaking Temperature Records 39:23 Drawing Climate Conclusions from Today's Local Weather - BEWARE! 40:57 Allyson's Views on Heat and Adaptation 41:35 Final Remarks: Agreeing to Disagree Episode credits: Stefano Dozza, videography | https://www.fourthact.xyz/ Keywords: oil markets, energy transition, fossil fuels, renewable energy, energy policy, climate change, oil prices, energy independence, geopolitics, sustainability On the Rise is a production of Extempo Media, copyright 2026. Show Credits: Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/ Contact: podontherise@gmail.com

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  Episode #13

  Does the Energy Transition Mean the End of Fossil Fuels?

  Aug 4, 202647 minS1

  Marcius Extavour interviews Allyson Anderson Book, Chief Sustainability Officer at Baker Hughes, a global energy services and technology company. They each bring their own unique perspectives to explore the misconceptions of the global energy system, the fossil fuel landscape, and the future of the ongoing energy transition. Let us know what you think at podontherise@gmail.com Chapters: 00: 00 Introduction 03:27 Perspectives on Energy 07:38 What is Baker Hughes? 12:10 Mapping the Energy Landscape 22:08 What is a Rig Count? 24:41 Is the Energy Transition Really Slowing Down? 30:56 Our Dilemma: The Energy Trilemma 33:10 Why Can't Clean Tech Be Funded by Oil? 36:40 Wait.. Blackrock's Doing What? 38:30 Is COP Just Filled With Lobbyists? 44:51 Outro & Claire Davis Music Episode credits: Stefano Dozza, videography | https://www.fourthact.xyz/ Keywords: energy, fossil fuels, energy transition, oil and gas, renewable energy, climate change, energy industry, Baker Hughes, energy policy, sustainability On the Rise is a production of Extempo Media, copyright 2026. Show Credits: Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/ Contact: podontherise@gmail.com

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  On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour

  How Did a Syrian Doctor Spark the Best Sauvignon Blanc in Northern California?

  Jul 28, 202645 min

  Marcius starts this week's episode by discussing the recent wildfires in Northwestern Ontario, Canada - how & why they happen, how they relate to the USA's new 50% tariff on Canadian trade, and why political nationalism may not be our best tool to fight fires. Then, Chris rejoins the show to tell us about her family's journey from making win in their home to running an award-winning winery. Let us know what you think at podontherise@gmail.com Chapters: 00: 00 Introduction 01:38 Wildfires in Northwestern Ontario 04:41 Has the US Actually Gotten Hotter in the Last 100 Years? 08:37 The Wind Doesn't Care About Your Political Boundaries 11:58 How Did Chris Hanna Start Making Wine? 17:32 What Does it Mean to Have a POV on Wine? 20:53 Navigating the Wine Business as an Independent Winery 26:42 Is Insurance Hurting the Wine Industry? 32:30 Evolving Farming Practices 36:53 What Would Chris Do Differently if She Was Starting Now? 40:19 Recommendations for Wines & Wineries in Napa Valley 44:06 Outro & Claire Davis Episode credits: Tod Elkins, Editing Keywords: winemaking, family business, Sauvignon Blanc, wine industry, climate change, insurance, direct-to-consumer, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, wine marketing On the Rise is a production of Extempo Media, copyright 2026. Show Credits: Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/ Contact: podontherise@gmail.com

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  Episode #11

  Can We Actually Taste Wildfire Season in California Wines?

  Jul 21, 202641 minS1

  <p>In this week's episode Marcius and award-winning winemaker and entrepreneur Christine (Chris) Hanna discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the wine industry, including declining sales, changing consumer preferences, wildfire risk, and innovations in winemaking and marketing. </p><p>Let us know what you think at podontherise@gmail.com</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to the wine industry challenges</p><p>00:46 Marine layer and its effect on grape acidity</p><p>00:55 Impact of weed legalization on wine sales</p><p>01:24 Wildfires versus weed as factors in industry decline</p><p>02:02 Data sources for wine industry sales</p><p>03:56 Younger g...

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