Sparky On Ice
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Sparky On Ice The Coldest Podcast on the Internet

Robert Raysparkyonice.xyz
Have you ever wondered what is is like to live and work at McMurdo station Antarctica? Well wonder no more. Hi, My name is Rob and I am an electrician and I get to see and do stuff most others don't get an opportunity to do. Join me as I set up airfield lighting, take a snowmobile ride to the base of a volcano, or a helicopter ride to a remote island station. It is not always glamorous here, but I love working here. So go ahead and subscribe and get to me and the most inhospitable place on the planet.
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Episodes

Episode 32 Been gone a long time

It took a long time to get this episode made. Just lots of stuff going on here. I talk about return to green and some of the new stuff I am doing on station. In history I cover part 4 of Shackleton's doomed expedition.

Nov 10, 202118 min

Episode 31 Back in Yellow, Again

Well we are back in yellow and work still has to happen. I talk about the aquarium pumps and my some of the new stuff going on here. In history I cover Shackelton's trip from Elephant Island to South Georgia Island. If you have any questions just drop me an email Podcast@sparkyonice.xyx Facebook https://mbasic.facebook.com/sparkyonice/Twitter https://twitter.com/Sparkyonice

Oct 10, 202119 min

Episode 30 Fixing More Stuff

In this episode I talk a little about future plans for the show and some to the things we have to do to keep this station running properly. In history, we will go into part one of the Shackleton Imperial TransAntarcitic expedition.

Sep 19, 202115 minEp. 30

Episode 29 Back on the Ice, Again

Well I am back on the Ice and it is WinFly. It got off to a rough start, but we are here and doing our best to make thing happen. This is a catch up episode, so I go back to last year and quickly bring it to now. If you have any questions you can contact me on Twitter or Facebook with @sparkyonice or an email to podcast@sparkyonice.xyz The music used in this podcast is Cold Winter Blues by Lucille Hegamin And The Dixie Daisies and is used under Public Domain...

Sep 05, 202115 minEp. 29

Episode 28 Loneliness and Other Things

I got a little down the past couple of weeks, so I talk about that and our MCI drill from last week. In History I finish the Mawson expedition. If you have any questions just drop me an email Podcast@sparkyonice.xyx Facebook https://mbasic.facebook.com/sparkyonice/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Sparkyonice

Dec 17, 202015 min

Episode 27 A Room With a View

This week I went on a snowmobile trip. In History I cover Douglas Mawson part 1 Links Room with a view Wonderful Tonight

Dec 03, 202010 min

Episode 26 Getting the lights on

This week I talk about the rising temps and getting the lights on in more that one place. Link to Willy field lighting https://youtu.be/5lhHCFUPsxU In History I talk about Scott's ill fated return from the Pole. Link to memorial video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLQTyiqTXk8&feature=youtu.be

Nov 24, 202012 min

Episode 25 A Busy Week

Well this was a crazy busy week for me. A Halloween dance party, DnD night, a broken Karaoke. In history I cover part 2 of Scott's ill fated trip to the pole. Link to learning bass video Check out Davie504 If you have any questions just drop me an email Podcast@sparkyonice.xyx Facebook Twitter...

Nov 17, 202014 min

Episode 24 A Major Repair

In this episode I talk about an emergency repair to a building. In history I cover the first part of the Terra Nova expedition. If you have any questions just drop me an email Podcast@sparkyonice.xyx Facebook https://mbasic.facebook.com/sparkyonice/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Sparkyonice Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Sparky-on-ice...

Nov 08, 202011 min

Episode 23 Summer is Coming

This episode I talk about prepping for Summer and answer a few question about living on ice. In history, I cover Roald Admundson, the first person to make it to the South Pole. If you have any questions just drop me an email or Follow me on Facebook and Twitter and Reddit

Nov 01, 202017 min

Episode 22 The New Normal

Well we are back in Covid Level yellow. But we did have some fun while in green and I talk about some of that in this episode. In history, I talk about the Nimrod expedition on 1907. If you have any questions just drop me an email Podcast@sparkyonice.xyx Facebook https://mbasic.facebook.com/sparkyonice/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Sparkyonice Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Sparky-on-ice...

Oct 25, 202016 min

Episode 21 Super Green

We finally went Covid Level green and that means no masks and we can have some fun on station. I talk about some of the fun and training I had this week. Then I go into the 4th French expedition and the forgotten Japanese one in the history segment. If you have any questions just drop me an email or Follow me on Facebook and Twitter...

Oct 18, 202018 min

Episode 20 Finally on the Ice

On this Episode I finally make it out of isolation and onto the ice. Link to Davie504 YouTube Channel Follow me on Facebook and Twitter

Oct 12, 202012 min

Episode 19 The Return

Well I am on my way back to the Ice. This episode I talk about the different process this year and isolation before hitting the Ice. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter at SparkyonIce. And don't forget about my Youtube channel Sparky On Ice.

Sep 21, 202012 min

Episode 18 Winfly

Well I am back at home and restarting the show with some catch up episodes before I go back in September.This episode I talk about Winfly and getting ready for […]

Sep 14, 20209 min

Episode 17 Still no Plane

Another week and still no plane. We hit some Con 1 conditions this week and I did more karaoke. I am also going to start a DnD group soon. In […]

Sep 14, 202020 min

Episode 16 Con 1 and Winter's end

On this episode I talk about my first week as foreman. I also talk about the pinewood derby and a concert. We had some karaoke this week and it went […]

Aug 19, 201920 min

Episode 15 Derby and Films

This episode I welcome the sunlight and talk about fun and work events of the last few weeks.I have been pretty busy the last couple of weeks. Hopefully now I […]

Aug 11, 201920 min

Episode 14 Rise of the Phoenix

In this episode I talk about a trip to Phoenix airfield, and my new contract. History is about the first Scott Expedition and some really good questions at the end.

Jul 21, 201918 min

Episode 13 Christmas in July

Welcome back everyone. This episode I talk about the 4th of July Parade and picnic. I also cover the good and bad of plane arrival. WE GOT MAIL!I continue history […]

Jul 14, 201927 min

Episode 12 Baby It's cold outside

On this episode I talk about the cold, working outside in con2 and Mid Winter dinner.No history this week. I will do more next episode.I also answer some listener questions.

Jun 28, 201918 min

Episode 11 The Big Red One

This episode I talk about clothing and extreme cold weather gear.On history I go over the 1897 Belgian expedition.?I also received a few good questions for this show.

Jun 13, 201917 min

Episode 10 Water Crisis

On this episode I talk about our water shortage on station and the seating arrangements in the galley. On the history portion I cover the Heroic Age of Exploration.

May 31, 201925 min

Episode 9 NASA and Isolation

Thursday May 16. Day 121 on ice. This episode I talk about my trip to the NASA part of the station and how it feels to be totally isolated from the world for a few days. On the history segment I cover the late 19th century and the seal industry.

May 16, 201911 min

Episode 8 Goodbye Sun, Hello Moon

This episode I announce our new biweekly schedule and a new history segment. I also talk about the onset of the long night. Then I answer a couple listener questions. —

May 02, 201911 min

Episode 7: A story of wind and electricity

This week I talk about an issue that came up at home. Then I cover a little about dangers of old equipment and the wind. I finish out the regular segment with a little about personality traits here. We end the show with a couple of questions. You can submit a question via email podcast@sparkyonice.xyz You can find me on Twitter @sparkyonice Facebook at facebook.com/sparkyonice You can also find my youtube channel with different content —...

Apr 21, 201915 min

Episode 6 Black Holes and Planes

This week I talk about how the South Pole Telescope helped image a black hole and talk about plane troubles here on the ice. No questions this week. If you want your questions answered on the show contact me at one of these links. Twitter Facebook YouTube Website —

Apr 14, 20198 min

Episode 5 Flat Earth and Frustrations

This week is the first episode in real time. I talk about some frustrations about living here and the news about the flat earth cruise. I also answer listener questions about spoilers and auroras. Follow me Twitter Facebook YouTube Website —

Apr 07, 201919 min

Episode 4 Welcome winter and it's cold out there

This episode gets everyone caught up to the end of March. Winter rules are in effect, and it gets cold. One of the questions was about jobs. You can find them at this link https://www.usap.gov/jobsandopportunities/#agencies You can send me a voicemail on the Anchor app. You can also email me Podcast@sparkyonice,xyz. Be sure to check out our FaceBook, Twitter and Youtube pages as well. —

Mar 31, 201915 min

Episode 3 Having fun at Willie Field

On this episode I cover a little about weather conditions and my experience out at the airfield along with answering a couple of questions. You can ask a question via voicemail on the Anchor App. You can also send me an email podcast@sparkyonice.xyz . You can like my page on Facebook, follow me on Twitter or subscribe to my Youtube channel. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...

Mar 31, 201916 min
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