The world in 360 minutes is a sound project containing 36 ten-minute podcasts taking you across the globe. Starting with the first series Around the world in 80 minutes, hosts that blind woman Julie Woods and Ron Esplin explore what they see when they travel, Julie through her four senses, and Ron with his paintbrush.

Episode List

15 - 7 Wonders in 70 Minutes - Chichen Itza in Mexico

Aug 1st, 2025 10:00 PM

In this seventh episode Julie and Ron achieve their dream of visiting the Seven Wonders of the World when they travel to Chichen Itsa in Mexico. See this Mayan pyramid through the eyes of and artist and find out which Wonder of the World was their favourite? This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

14 - 7 Wonders in 70 Minutes - Machu Picchu in Peru

Jul 25th, 2025 10:00 PM

In this sixth episode discover what Ron replaced people with in his painting of Machu Picchu, what struck Julie when she touched this wonder, and what Ron ate that made it into Julie’s sensory diary the night before they visited their sixth wonder. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

13 - 7 Wonders in 70 Minutes - The Statue of Christ The Redeemer

Jul 18th, 2025 10:00 PM

In this fifth episode discover what was at the back of the statue of Christ the Redeemer, what Julie smelt in Brazil, and what Ron said the views were like in the most unlikely accommodation in Rio de Janeiro. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

12 - 7 Wonders in 70 Minutes - The Taj Mahal in India

Jul 11th, 2025 10:00 PM

In this fourth episode, discover what Ron says the colour of this wonder of the world changes to at sunset, what the pair put on their feet to go inside and Julie’s taste entry, for something she drank on her way to wonder 4. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

11 - 7 Wonders in 70 Minutes - The Colosseum in Rome

Jul 4th, 2025 10:00 PM

In this third episode, find out what the guide said to Julie at the Colosseum, and how many people can squeeze into the world’s largest ampitheatre. Also discover how Ron approached fitting this colossal building onto a piece of A3 watercolour paper. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

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