What do Scottish comedy, cycling in London, the entertainment industry, and saving energy have in common?
More than you'd think. Although, to be fair, Jack Docherty didn't think they had much in common either.
In this episode of Charging Ahead with Hamer, we welcome Scottish comedian and actor Jack Docherty for a conversation that starts with a fairly bold declaration: Jack doesn't really know anything about sustainability.
Challenge accepted.
What follows is a brilliantly funny, wonderfully unpredictable, and surprisingly thoughtful conversation that proves you don't need a degree in environmental science, a job in renewable energy, or a collection of reusable shopping bags to have something worthwhile to say about the planet.
We explore the entertainment industry and its relationship with the environment, the joys and occasional absurdities of cycling around London, the surprisingly interesting subject of saving energy, and the little decisions we make every day that collectively have a much bigger impact than we might imagine.
And somewhere along the way, something rather wonderful happens. Jack, who started by insisting he knew nothing about sustainability, demonstrates that he actually has quite a lot to say about it.
Meanwhile, our host, who has long harboured the entirely unfounded belief that he is the funniest person in any room, discovers what happens when an actual professional comedian turns up.
It isn't pretty.
But beyond the laughter, this episode gets to the heart of something we believe passionately at Charging Ahead: sustainability isn't just a conversation for scientists, policymakers, environmental consultants, or people who know the difference between a kilowatt and a kilowatt-hour.
It's a conversation for everyone.
Because the way we travel, the industries we work in, the energy we consume, and the choices we make are all part of a much bigger picture. And sometimes it takes someone who doesn't consider themselves an environmental expert to remind us just how accessible, relatable, and even entertaining these conversations can be.
Come for the comedy. Stay for the surprisingly insightful conversation about sustainability. And enjoy the rare spectacle of our host being comprehensively outclassed when it comes to humour in his own studio.
Charging Ahead with Hamer. Powering the future, one conversation at a time.