EDITORIAL TEAM
Nataša Briški – Editor-in-chief and co-founder of Meta’s list.
Since day one, she’s been creating, shaping, connecting, and pursuing the idea that media can be done differently – with integrity, courage, and good conversations. Co-host of the podcasts Metin čaj, Evropska četrt and LD;GD. Previously: Washington correspondent for 24ur (2003–2010), host of the TV show Športna scena (1997–2003), columnist for Studio City (2018–2022), and reporter for BBC World Report. She dislikes (g)raisins, but loves microphones and people who know how to think.
Aljaž Pengov Bitenc – Project manager for the development and implementation of media content at Meta’s list.
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various activities and projects that support the short- and long-term goals of the organization. His key tasks include podcast development and production, event organization, financial oversight, and expanding the platform’s social media presence. Co-host of the podcasts Metin čaj, Evropska četrt and LD;GD. Also known as the audio wrangler, occasional voice of reason, and author of the blog Sleeping with Pengovsky.
Miško Kranjec – He keeps Meta’s list technically breathing.
From designing and launching the website to maintaining servers, databases, and podcast feeds – Miško is our go-to person for all things digital. He makes sure the site runs, the podcasts play smoothly, and digital chaos stays in the shadows. Often invisible to the public, but absolutely essential to the team.
PODCASTS
Meta’s tea (orig. Metin čaj) – A podcast about media, good and bad practices, emerging technologies, and the trends shaping the future.
Hosts: Nataša Briški and Aljaž Pengov Bitenc
European Quarter (orig. Evropska četrt) – Everything you ever wanted to know about the European Union but didn’t know whom to ask.
Hosts: Nataša Briški and Aljaž Pengov Bitenc
LD;GD – A podcast that underestimates no one and takes nothing too seriously – especially not politics.
Team: Nataša Briški, Aljaž Pengov Bitenc, Andraž Zorko, Antiša Korljan
Andraž Zorko – Commentator on LD;GD and partner at Valicon. A public opinion research specialist who understands the world through data – and from a healthy distance.
Antiša Korljan – Commentator on LD;GD, seasoned journalist, editor, and columnist. Previously with Primorske novice, Dnevnik, Finance, POP TV, and Radio Voice of America.
On thin ice (orig. Na tankem ledu) – A podcast about how our society is trying to keep its balance on a planet we’ve pushed to the breaking point.
Hosts: Zarja Muršič and Katarina Oblak.
Meta PHoDcast – Conversations with young researchers about life, the universe, and everything in between.
Team: Dr. Zarja Muršič, Dr. Lucija Ana Vrščaj, Nika Žibrat
Dr. Zarja Muršič - An anthropologist with a passion for cultural evolution and social learning. In science communication, she seeks paths between research and the public – even if she’s not quite sure where those paths may lead.
Dr. Lucija Ana Vrščaj – A geneticist and epigeneticist at the Faculty of Pharmacy. Combines science, piano, Taylor Swift, tennis courts, and local politics – and enjoys turning all that into a compelling podcast voice.
Nika Žibrat – A molecular biologist at the National Institute of Chemistry. Balances proteins, podcasts, mountain trails, books, and good music – all with curiosity and passion for storytelling.
Metamorfoza – A podcast about news, curiosities, and the bizarre world of biology.
Host: Dr. Matjaž Gregorič
Dr. Matjaž Gregorič – An evolutionary biologist and arachnologist who studies spiders, their webs, and the behavioral mechanisms shaped by natural and sexual selection. In Metamorfoza, he blends scientific curiosity with a love for nature, film, and sports.
You.
Thank you for reading, sharing, listening, and making us think. Every click, comment, and message helps us grow and create better content. Meta’s list wouldn’t be what it is without you.
Note: All content on Meta’s list reflects the responsibility of its respective authors. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the editorial team or the Institute Meta’s list, but form part of the diverse mosaic of perspectives we aim to share.