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In Defense of Plants PodcastEp. 511 - Paw Paw RandomnessPaw paw (Asimina triloba) is a charismatic and special species. It is the most northerly growing member of a mostly tropical family. It also has considerable influence on its herbaceous neighbors. Join me and PhD student Anna Wassel as we explore the random world of pawpaw and understory herb community assembly. This episode was produced in part by Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys...2025-02-0255 min
In Defense of Plants PodcastEp. 472 - Snorkelwort & Friends are X-Treme!Any organism that ephemeral gravel puddles home must be ready to deal with extremes. That is what makes snorkelwort (Gratiola amphiantha) and its aquatic neighbors so darn cool. It's what also makes it so very rare. Join me and Anna Wyngaarden as we take a deep dive into how she is trying to solve some of the many mysteries surrounding how plants like snorkelwort, mat-forming quillwort (Isoetes tegetiformans), and black-spored quillwort (I. melanospora) eke out a living in tiny granite pools. This episode was produced in part by Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung...2024-05-0553 min
Department of DeceptionsGypsy Rose Part Two!We're back with part two of Gypsy Rose and trigger warning guys because we're talking about some hard things in this one! The trial, the sentencing and what we do and DONT agree with! This whole case was a wild ride and we're excited to wrap it all up in this episode!Find us on all the Socials!Facebook! & Instagram!*If you or someone you love is dealing with an incarcerated individual, you believe they are being scammed and you want your story to be shared please contact us on any of our s...2023-09-0123 minDepartment of DeceptionsGypsy Rose: Part 1Guys! We're talking about Gypsy and while a lot of you may know this story Anna didnt and her reaction is worth the listen! Join us as we dive deep into the lives of Deedee Blanchard and her daughter Gypsy Rose! Though a well known case this is an episode you won't want to miss! I mean we're going deep! Did you see the part 1 in the title? If you didn't, you did now! Follow us on our socials to stay updated with all the things we're doing! https://www.instagram.com/departmentofdeceptionspodcast/ht...2023-07-0842 minDepartment of DeceptionsAAPI HERITAGE MONTH: The Murder of Vincent Chin"Its not fair." are alledgedly the last words Vincent Chin spoke before his life was taken far too soon by an act of hate towards the Asian American community in Highland Park, Michigan in 1982 . Join us this week as we dive into the life and death of Vincent Chin and honor him this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. "Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Winston Churchill. If you or someone you love is a victim of AAPI hate, help and resources are available to. you! HERE2023-06-2535 minDepartment of DeceptionsPaperdollsGuys we're talking about Love After Lockup and its INSANE! Will Deonte and Nicole work out? Who is Tia and why are we having a funeral for a s*x toy? (R.I.P Nikky Junior) Listen to this episode if you want to be apart of this crazy story and ALL its twist and turns! This episode is based off a Season Three couple from the show Love After Lockup. Pictures for this story can be found at our socials! www.facebook.com/departmentofdeceptionspodcastwww.instagram.com/departmentofdeceptionspodcast2023-06-0655 minDepartment of DeceptionsCon Artist AnnaThis episode is about the German hieress Anna Delvey, OR is it about Anna Sorokin the Russian Scammer? We're not really sure and neither is she! (Just kidding, we know) The scams Anna committed were HUGE which makes this story BIG especially for a time with internet access and we cant wait to tell you all about it. Dont forget to leave us a rating/review! We really appreciate it! Social Links:www.facebook.com/departmentofdeceptionspodcastwww.instagram.com/departmentofdeceptionspodcastSource material for this episode:Pr...2023-06-0648 minDepartment of Deceptions305 Cigars*DISCLAIMER* The case against Lawana Sharpe is on-going and we will update what we know as we know! There will be strong opinions, questions and confusion during this episode!Lawana Sharpe was a Correctional Officer in Florida and ended up with over 67 charges (alledgedly) all by messing with a inmate in the facility- Was this an act of manipulation and Lawana fell in love with the wrong person? OR was Lawana driven by money? We cant wait to talk about this with you guys, and update you along the way.... Lawana vs. Redacted! www.facebook.c...2023-05-0931 minDepartment of Deceptions305 Cigars*DISCLAIMER* The case against Lawana Sharpe is on-going and we will update what we know as we know! There will be strong opinions, questions and confusion during this episode!Lawana Sharpe was a Correctional Officer in Florida and ended up with over 67 charges (alledgedly) all by messing with a inmate in the facility- Was this an act of manipulation and Lawana fell in love with the wrong person? OR was Lawana driven by money? We cant wait to talk about this with you guys, and update you along the way.... Lawana vs. Redacted! w...2023-04-1229 minDepartment of DeceptionsThomas the Not-So Hot SniperThomas Montgomery was a Sunday school teacher, father and husband by day and 18 year old marine sniper by night. This story has lies, manipulation and absence of reality that leads to the untimely demise of Brian Barret. Join Shelby and Anna as we discuss this insane story all circled around a TalHotBlonde... or does it?www.facebook.com/departmentofdeceptionspodcastwww.instagram.com/departmentofdeceptionspodcast2023-04-1253 minDepartment of DeceptionsPaperdolls.comLove After Lockup season 3 features Deonte and Nicole and we couldn't wait to talk about them! Deonte got on paperdolls.com and thought he found the love of his life but what he really found out was that he was 1 in a million.... Will Deonte and Nicole work once Nicole is outside of prison or will Deonte find himself back on paperdolls once more?Follow us on the socials to keep up with us on all the things we're doing!www.facebook.com/departmentofdeceptionspodcastwww.instagram.com/departmentofdeceptionspodcast2023-04-1243 minDepartment of DeceptionsTheres Hacksaws in the Meat!Welcome to the first-ever episode of Department of Deceptions! Escape from Dannemora was HUGE when it happened! There are Hacksaw blades, hamburger meat, and cops who really want to befriend murderers! What doesn't this episode have... well besides logical thinking. Join Anna and Shelby as we dive deep into the escape and discuss whether Joyce was manipulated beyond belief or cold and calculated. Knock Knock... Who's there? NOT LYLE. www.facebook.com/departmentofdeceptionspodcastwww.instgram.com/departmentofdeceptionspodcast*If you want to share your story- under an alias or blast people for who they t...2023-04-1153 minDepartment of DeceptionsSisterWives*SCAMMER ALERT PROCEED WITH CAUTION* Are you or someone you know involved with an inmate and wonder if they're genuine in their affections or perhaps instead they're scamming you?! Well, Clara was involved with an inmate and thought the best but received the WORST! Join Shelby and Anna as they dive into their first-ever inmate/scammer relationship episode! DISCLAIMER: The following episode uses Alias and none of the people mentioned are "real" or involved in any way so please don't go harassing your local town, Steven! This episode was given to us with proof, however, we...2023-04-1141 min