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Bright Green Futures Podcast
Hosted by Susan Kaye Quinn · EN
We lift up stories about a more sustainable and just world and talk about the struggle to get there. To build better futures, we need to imagine them first.
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Ep. 38: Anger and Hope
Jan 2500:19:17Tap to summarizeHello Friends! In this episode, I talk about anger and hope and how to fight the dominant narrative that our actions are pointless.NOTE: This year, I’m going to send out more newsletters as a way to share hopeful stories and other information between podcasts...make sure you subscribe to the newsletter in addition to the podcast! I’m also hoping to spruce up the website, but you can already find lists of hopeful climate fiction, the Bright Green Futures anthology, free solarpunk zines, and a list of the Top 10 Solarpunk Books Every Library Should Have.LINKS Ep. 38: Anger and Hope* Anger is Not the Opposite of Hope (Sue’s personal blog, Mar 2025)* The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer* Ep. 24: Let’s Talk About the Doom Loop* Ep. 22: Building Resilience for the Future (and Today)* How to Suppress Women’s Writing by Joanna Russ* Solarpunk Starter Pack(transcript available on substack)Bright Green Futures is a newsletter/podcast and lifts up stories about a more sustainable and just world and to talk about the struggle to get there. Check out Hopeful Climate Fiction list for further reading. The best way to support the show is to subscribe and share the stories with your friends: BrightGreenFutures.wtfhttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/hopeful-climate-fiction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightgreenfutures.substack.com
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Ep. 37: Triage, Transition, and Transformation: Change Work in Hard Times
Nov 900:14:16Tap to summarizeHello Friends! In this episode I talk about the 3 T's of Change Work (Triage, Transition, and Transformation) and how you can use those situate yourself in the larger movement.LINKS Ep. 37: Triage, Transition, and Transformation: Change Work in Hard Times* Bright Green Futures: 2024 Anthology* Download Zines: Bright Green Futures and How to Solarpunk* Hopeful Climate Fiction Recommended Reads* Climate Non-Fiction (revelent to Transformation work)* Solarpunk Starter Pack* Request Solarpunk at the Library* Ep. 25: Library Economies and Third Spaces(transcript available on substack)Bright Green Futures is a newsletter/podcast and lifts up stories about a more sustainable and just world and to talk about the struggle to get there. Check out Hopeful Climate Fiction list for further reading. The best way to support the show is to subscribe and share the stories with your friends: BrightGreenFutures.wtfhttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/hopeful-climate-fiction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightgreenfutures.substack.com
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Ep. 36: Solarpunk and 4 Act Eastern Storytelling with Author Henry Lien
Oct 1601:11:59Tap to summarizeHello friends! In this episode, I chat with author Henry Lien about his new book, Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird, which is all about 4 Act Eastern storytelling, the Japanese term for which is Kishōtenketsu. We discuss the book, East vs. West storytelling, and especially how Eastern storytelling can be a vital tool for solarpunk stories.LINKS Ep. 36: Solarpunk and 4 Act Eastern Storytelling with Author Henry Lien* Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird by Henry Lien (plus the song)* Henry’s website (especially see his page on Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird, which has a list of essays and podcasts on the book, and his page on classes/events).* To be notified of future classes Henry’s teaching, sign up for his newsletter.* Link to sign up to be notified when Sue has online solarpunk writing classes available(transcript available on substack)Bright Green Futures is a newsletter/podcast and lifts up stories about a more sustainable and just world and to talk about the struggle to get there. Check out the Hopeful Climate Fiction list for further reading. The best way to support the show is to subscribe and share the stories with your friends: BrightGreenFutures.wtfhttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/hopeful-climate-fiction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightgreenfutures.substack.com
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Ep. 35: Hopepunk and Horror [IF THIS GOES ON (DON'T PANIC)]
Jul 3101:02:58Tap to summarizeHello friends!This episode is a cross-posting from the podcast IF THIS GOES ON (DON’T PANIC) with a few bonus notes about hopepunk, Murderbot, and a kickstarter for a hopepunk zine called Habitats.LINKS Ep. 35: Hopepunk and Horror [IF THIS GOES ON (DON’T PANIC)]* Original posting on IF THIS GOES ON (DON’T PANIC): Horror and Solarpunk: How different are they? with Susan Kaye Quinn and Maurice Broaddus, and Paul Jessup* Maurice Broaddus (bluesky)* Rewriting the Future (Susan Kaye Quinn, DreamForge Magazine, 2023)* Why I Resisted Murderbot…and Why You Should Watch It* Habitats 2: Kickstarter for a hopepunk magazine* Sue Walks the Earth (in her Ioniq 6 EV)(partial transcript available on substack)Bright Green Futures is a newsletter/podcast and lifts up stories about a more sustainable and just world and to talk about the struggle to get there. Check out Hopeful Climate Fiction list for further reading. The best way to support the show is to subscribe and share the stories with your friends: BrightGreenFutures.wtfhttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/hopeful-climate-fiction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightgreenfutures.substack.com
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Ep. 34: Climate Heritage with Ana Sun
May 19, 202500:21:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with author Ana Sun about her story in the Bright Green Futures anthology, why she picked Climate Heritage as a theme, and her very fascinating giveaway item.LINKS Ep. 34: Climate Heritage with Ana Sun* Bright Green Futures: 2024 Anthology* Anthology Giveaway* Bright Green Futures zines* Ana’s story (FREE until 5.29.2025): CorianderRELEVANT NEWSLETTERS* Ep. 27: Zines, Cultural Change and Storytelling in the Underground* Ep. 28: Climate Anxiety with Renan Bernardo* Ep. 29: Climate Restoration with Sarena Ulibarri* Ep. 30: Earth Day, Joy as a Tactical Weapon, and Release Day for the Bright Green Futures Anthology* Ep. 31: Climate Roles with T. K. Rex* Ep. 32: Climate Connections with Danielle Arostegui* Ep. 33: Climate Resilience with BrightFlame(transcript available on substack)Bright Green Futures is a newsletter/podcast and lifts up stories about a more sustainable and just world and to talk about the struggle to get there. Check out the Featured Stories and Hopeful Climate Fiction lists for further reading. The best way to support the show is to subscribe and share the stories with your friends: BrightGreenFutures.wtfhttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/featured-storieshttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/hopeful-climate-fiction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightgreenfutures.substack.com
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Ep. 33: Climate Resilience with BrightFlame
May 12, 202500:17:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with author BrightFlame about her story in the Bright Green Futures anthology, why she picked Climate Resilience as a theme, and her very cool giveaway item.LINKS Ep. 33: Climate Resilience with BrightFlame* Bright Green Futures: 2024 Anthology* Anthology Giveaway* Bright Green Futures zines* BrightFlame’s story (FREE until 5.20.2025): Ancestors, DescendantsRELEVANT NEWSLETTERS* Ep. 27: Zines, Cultural Change and Storytelling in the Underground* Ep. 28: Climate Anxiety with Renan Bernardo* Ep. 29: Climate Restoration with Sarena Ulibarri* Ep. 30: Earth Day, Joy as a Tactical Weapon, and Release Day for the Bright Green Futures Anthology* Ep. 31: Climate Roles with T. K. Rex* Ep. 32: Climate Connections with Danielle Arostegui(transcript available on substack)Bright Green Futures is a newsletter/podcast and lifts up stories about a more sustainable and just world and to talk about the struggle to get there. Check out the Featured Stories and Hopeful Climate Fiction lists for further reading. The best way to support the show is to subscribe and share the stories with your friends: BrightGreenFutures.wtfhttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/featured-storieshttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/hopeful-climate-fiction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightgreenfutures.substack.com
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Ep. 32: Climate Connections with Danielle Arostegui
May 5, 202500:19:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with author Danielle Arostegui about her story in the Bright Green Futures anthology, why she picked Climate Connections as a theme, and her very cool giveaway item.LINKS Ep. 32: Climate Connections with Danielle Arostegui* Bright Green Futures: 2024 Anthology* Anthology Giveaway* Bright Green Futures zines* Strong Towns* Asheville For All* Danielle’s story (FREE until 5.13.2025): A Merger in Corn CountryRELEVANT NEWSLETTERS* Ep. 27: Zines, Cultural Change and Storytelling in the Underground* Ep. 28: Climate Anxiety with Renan Bernardo* Ep. 29: Climate Restoration with Sarena Ulibarri* Ep. 30: Earth Day, Joy as a Tactical Weapon, and Release Day for the Bright Green Futures Anthology* Ep. 31: Climate Roles with T. K. Rex(transcript available on substack)Bright Green Futures is a newsletter/podcast and lifts up stories about a more sustainable and just world and to talk about the struggle to get there. Check out the Featured Stories and Hopeful Climate Fiction lists for further reading. The best way to support the show is to subscribe and share the stories with your friends: BrightGreenFutures.wtfhttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/featured-storieshttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/hopeful-climate-fiction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightgreenfutures.substack.com
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Ep. 31: Climate Roles with T. K. Rex
Apr 28, 202500:30:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with author T. K. Rex about her story in the Bright Green Futures anthology, why she picked Climate Roles as a theme, and her amazing art giveaway item.LINKS Ep. 31: Climate Roles with T. K. Rex* Bright Green Futures: 2024 Anthology* Anthology Giveaway* Bright Green Futures zines* T. K.’s collection coming in 2026 from Stelliform Press: Wildcraft Drones* T. K.’s story (FREE until 5.6.2025): Centipede Station(transcript available on substack)Bright Green Futures is a newsletter/podcast and lifts up stories about a more sustainable and just world and to talk about the struggle to get there. Check out the Featured Stories and Hopeful Climate Fiction lists for further reading. The best way to support the show is to subscribe and share the stories with your friends: BrightGreenFutures.wtfhttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/featured-storieshttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/hopeful-climate-fiction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightgreenfutures.substack.com
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Ep. 30: Earth Day, Joy as a Tactical Weapon, and Release Day for the Bright Green Futures Anthology
Apr 22, 202500:22:30Tap to summarizeHello Friends! It's Earth Day and we're launching the Bright Green Futures anthology. In this episode, I talk about why stories like these matter, why joy is a tactical weapon, and how there’s really only one fight we’re engaged in now.LINKS Ep. 30: Earth Day, Joy as a Tactical Weapon, and Release Day for the Bright Green Futures Anthology* Bright Green Futures: 2024 Anthology* Anthology Giveaway* Download Zines: Bright Green Futures and How to Solarpunk* Little Free Library Map* Politics and the English Language by George Orwell* All We Can Save edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine K. Wilkinson* Solarpunk Future! Discord: Solarpunk Bookclub* Actions That Are Not Protesting or Voting (adapted from Frontline Medics)RELEVANT NEWSLETTERS* Ep. 27: Zines, Cultural Change and Storytelling in the Underground* Ep. 28: Climate Anxiety with Renan Bernardo* Ep. 29: Climate Restoration with Sarena Ulibarri(transcript available on substack)Bright Green Futures is a newsletter/podcast and lifts up stories about a more sustainable and just world and to talk about the struggle to get there. Check out the Featured Stories and Hopeful Climate Fiction lists for further reading. The best way to support the show is to subscribe and share the stories with your friends: BrightGreenFutures.wtfhttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/featured-storieshttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/hopeful-climate-fiction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightgreenfutures.substack.com
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Ep. 29: Climate Restoration with Sarena Ulibarri
Apr 14, 202500:18:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with author Sarena Ulibarri about her story in the upcoming Bright Green Futures anthology, why she picked Climate Restoration as a theme, and her adorable giveaway item.LINKS Ep. 29: Climate Restoration with Sarena Ulibarri* Bright Green Futures: 2024 Anthology* Anthology Giveaway* Bright Green Futures zines* Bat World Sanctuary* Sarena’s story (FREE until 4.30.2025): What Kind of Bat is This?(transcript available on substack)Bright Green Futures is a newsletter/podcast and lifts up stories about a more sustainable and just world and to talk about the struggle to get there. Check out the Featured Stories and Hopeful Climate Fiction lists for further reading. The best way to support the show is to subscribe and share the stories with your friends: BrightGreenFutures.wtfhttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/featured-storieshttps://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/hopeful-climate-fiction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brightgreenfutures.substack.com
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