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Tree SpeechDiscovering Humor and Heritage Among the Trees with Tobin MitnickActor, naturalist, and tree enthusiast Tobin Mitnick (@jewslovetrees) joins us this week for a delightfully rooted conversation about what it means to really see a tree.Best known for his hilarious and heartfelt social media content blending botany and comedy, Tobin has become an unexpected ambassador for curiosity, joy, and ecological attention. In this episode, we explore how he invites people to get up close and granular with trees — to allow each wild and wonderful tree to help you “chase all your cares away.” We talk about his book Must Lo...2025-06-1430 min

Jew-ishThe Christmas Hanukkah (Chrismukkah?) Hallmark-style romance novels you've been waiting for!Send us a textContent warning belowOn the first night of Hanukkah 2024, I give to all of you, by way of my seventh-grade bestie and USA TODAY bestselling author Helena Greer, the story of Carrigans Christmasland! Inspired by rage-Tweets about Hallmark movies, these steamy stories dare to ask the important question: "what if this beloved trope was gay?" (and Jewish). Helena and I did the math, and we have known each other for nearly 30 years now (yikes...). We met during the formative, chaotic, defining days of trauma that is middle school in our hometown of...2024-12-251h 05

Jew-ishIt's Tu BiShvat and Jews Love Trees!Send us a textWhat is Tu Bishvat (also spelled Tu BiShevat)? Well it's the birthday of the trees, also called the New Year of the Trees, so happy new year to you, and happy new year to the trees, and welcome back to Jew-ish! Trees have a very special place in Jewish life. We call the Torah, our holiest text (also known as the Five Books of Moses and the Pentateuch) the Tree of Life, and we plant trees to celebrate life events like the birth of a new child. Yep, trees are kind o...2024-01-2554 min

In the Company of Trees12. An Honest Conversation with a RedwoodTobin and a Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) engage in an honest, thought-provoking, and, at times, uncomfortable conversation about what it's like to be the tallest tree in the world.Follow Tobin @jewslovetrees on Instagram and Tiktok.Get Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide.Questions? Comments? ITCOTpod@gmail.com 2023-11-1718 min

In the Company of Trees11. What is the Horniest Tree?Tobin sets out on a quest to discover the world's horniest tree--using empirical data, that is. Works cited:"Wood for the Trees", by Harriet Nix"Branching Habit and the allocation of reproductive resources in conifers", by Andrew B Leslie"Pollen production of the genus Cupressus", Hidalgo et al."Pollen production in anemophilous trees", Molina et al."Pollen production for 13 urban North American tree species", Katz et al.Follow Tobin @jewslovetrees on Instagram and Tiktok.Get Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide....2023-11-1025 min

In the Company of Trees10. Gabrielle Cerberville Loves Foraging. Chaotically, that is.Gabrielle Cerberville, who you may know as @chaoticforager on social media, is a wild person. In addition to her intense and borderline disturbing level of knowledge and excitement when it comes to mushrooms and foraging, she is a musician and an artist and so many other things that Tobin doesn't have time to type here.Gabrielle and Tobin talk about why mushrooms look like wieners (the answer may surprise you!), what it's like to be a synaesthete (Gabrielle actually is one, but ladies: if a man tells you he is a synaesthete on a first date, PROCEED...2023-11-0754 min

In the Company of Trees9. On Visiting the 9/11 Survivor TreeTobin reads his essay, "On Visiting the 9/11 Survivor Tree: The Limits of Living Memorials in Times of Grief" and gives some context as well. It was originally published on his substack, the JewsLoveTrees Newsletter. Please subscribe!Follow Tobin @jewslovetrees on Instagram and Tiktok.Get Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide.Questions? Comments? ITCOTpod@gmail.com 2023-11-0213 min

In the Company of Trees8. David Allen Sibley wrote the book on Trees. And Birds.Casey Clapp from Completely Arbortrary joins Tobin to chat with the man, the myth, the Sibley. David Allen, that is! David is a world-renowned ornithologist and author of The Sibley Guide to Birds and many other birding books, but also the author of Casey and Tobin's favorite tree guide, the inimitable Sibley Guide to Trees. Tobin, Casey, and David cover the reasons for foliage intensity, inspirational figures from childhood, possible events for the Naturalist Olympics, and, of course, what to do if you have a toddler who loves to destroy every piece of green they see.2023-10-301h 00

In the Company of Trees7. Jon Kung almost died on Influencer MountainChef Jon Kung, who is prepping next week's launch of his first cookbook, "Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third Culture Kitchen", has led one of the more interesting lives on planet earth. And, in between advocating for induction stoves and new ideas about cultural and culinary identity, he still manages to scandalize the old-timers on the Detroit River with his aggressive paddleboarding.Pre-order "Kung Food" here!Follow Tobin @jewslovetrees on Instagram and Tiktok.Get Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide.Questions? Comments? ITCOTpod@gmail.com 2023-10-2558 min

In the Company of Trees6. This Week in Trees 10-19Tobin provides history, context, and commentary on three news stories this week: the person(s) who chopped down the Sycamore Gap Tree remains at large, the White House has selected its Christmas Tree, and dendrochronology shows us that a massive solar flare took place 14,300 years ago.Follow Tobin @jewslovetrees on Instagram and Tiktok.Get Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide.Questions? Comments? ITCOTpod@gmail.comReferences: https://www.npr.org/2023/10/11/1205066133/sycamore-gap-tree-trunk-removedhttps://www.astronomy.com/science/prehistoric-trees-hint-an-immense-solar-storm-hit-earth-14300-years-ago/https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2023/10/11/white-house-staff-chooses-the-new-christmas-tree#2023-10-1921 min

In the Company of Trees5. Justin Davies prefers his Trees with a side of NudityJustin Davies, the Tiktok phenom who has chosen to craft the entire world out of the trees that grow in each part of it (starting with his legendary state tree map), is in denial that he was completely nude during a particularly meaningful experience atop a Utah Juniper. But that's ok, because he's still a great conversationalist who loves trees just as much as--or perhaps even more than--Tobin (well, at times). We talk about the idea of a gateway tree, our sojourn to meet Methuselah (the oldest tree in the world), and the mystery as...2023-10-161h 00

In the Company of Trees4. Bonsai EulogiesTobin opens by addressing a difficult question: how can nature possibly comfort us when faced with horrors like this past weekend in Israel? And the horrors to come for those in Gaza? He concludes the opening with a recitation of the Hebrew prayer "Eitz Chayim" (The Tree of Life).He then speaks directly to four bonsai trees that he lost this past summer, with sentiments ranging from gratitude to resentment to longing.Follow Tobin @jewslovetrees on Instagram and Tiktok.Get Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide.Questions? Comments? ITCOTpod@gmail.com 2023-10-1226 min

In the Company of Trees3. Casey Clapp once broke up with his Girlfriend for a TreeCasey Clapp, master arborist and co-host along with Alex Crowson of the inimitable Completely Arbortrary: the podcast about trees and other related topics, joins us to discuss the ways in which the natural world invades our personal life.This includes romantic intrusions, being unable to enjoy film and television because of arboreal mistakes on-screen, and leaving behind a promising career as a Shakespearean for a career in tree podcasting.Follow Tobin @jewslovetrees on Instagram and Tiktok.Get Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide.Questions? Comments? ITCOTpod@gmail.com 2023-10-091h 09

In the Company of Trees2. Tyler Gaca adores some Gentle ChaosTobin chats with his friend and fellow nature lover Tyler Gaca, aka GhostHoney on social media, who has just released his first book Gentle Chaos: Poems, Tales, and Magic.They dive into the joys(?) of putting moths in your freezer, natural imagery from your youth, the relationship between religion in your childhood and ritual in your adulthood, Tyler's identity as an artist, and the road from being a Tiktok comedian to an author conveying complex emotions and memories.Follow Tobin @jewslovetrees on Instagram and Tiktok.Purchase Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide.2023-10-0547 min

In the Company of Trees1. On the Personality of TreesFor the premiere, Tobin gives a little background about the pod, then launches into an issue that concerns us all: the failure to properly anthropomorphize trees. Using an English Oak (Quercus robur) and a Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), he shows us how to bring out the multitudinous character of trees in a way that honors their complexity. Goodbye, oak that "is strong". Hello, oak that "has familial trauma owing to the pressures of its illustrious family lineage and also happens to be an egalitarian at heart."Heads up: the wildcard episode will usually air Thursdays and the...2023-10-0227 min

In the Company of TreesTrailer: In The Company of TreesComing soon from JewsLoveTrees creator Tobin Mitnick, "In the Company of Trees" will seek out the ways in which our experiences with nature stay with us even after we've gone home for the day. Mitnick will bring the same humor and off-beat energy from his social media videos to this long-form podcast, which will Mondays and Thursdays. Interviews with remarkable people in and out of the nature space, weekly installments like "This Week in Trees", and oddball segments like "Bonsai Eulogies" or the listener Q and A "Tree Therapy" make "In the Company of Trees" the place where listeners...2023-09-2600 min

Tree Talks PodcastMust Love TreesIn this episode Tree Talks Podcast gets to know Tobin Mitnick aka Jewslovetrees. Tune in to listen to Tobin, a US-based educational actor, writer and comedian, as he shares with us his new book published this year called "Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide". This book is ideal for people of all ages to learn about the world of North American trees, filled with interesting facts, opinions and humor. Tobin has lots of videos online that engage people with the world of trees. It was a pleasure to get to know Tobin more and we are excited about future...2023-09-1633 min

Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and familyPalm Trees vs. Pine Trees: a tree-mendous debateToday’s tree-mendous debate is between two prolific plants. One side towers tall with fancy fronds, while the other amazes with needles and cones. It's Palm Trees vs. Pine Trees! Writer, comedian, and improviser Andy Hilbrands will sing the praises of palms, while writer, actor, and @jewslovetrees creator Tobin Mitnick will tell us why pines are oh-so fine. Which tree will take the win? Playful palms or pleasant pines? Branch out to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!Also… do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/mont...2023-09-0735 min

Life in the Credits092 1923 with Artistic Director Lesly KahnLesly Kahn, Artistic Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss 1923, a 2022 drama series. Lesly shares what it’s like having a career as an acting teacher and coach in Los Angeles and globally. She discusses how her first teaching job drastically changed her life, the differences between teaching and coaching actors, how a well crafted TV show can transport the viewer to another time and place, and the importance of creating your own content. She also dissects Helen Mirren’s monologue in 1923. Lesly plays our “Movie Monologues” game. Follow Lesly Kahn on Instagram and Twitter @leslykahn or IMDb. Le...2023-05-2651 min

Internet of Nature PodcastS5E3 — Who Are the Treefluencers of Tomorrow? with Tobin Mitnick of @jewslovetreesDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Tobin Mitnick, actor, comedian, and naturalist, widely known on social media as @jewslovetrees, to discuss "treefluencers", a new breed of social media influencers that use trees as their subject matter of choice, how his widely popular @jewslovetrees account has garnered over 500,000 followers, the need for new, effective leadership in urban forestry, and how pioneering "treefluencers" like Tobin play a critical role in elevating awareness towards the many wonders of trees. This podcast episode is brought to you by PlanIT Geo. Follow Nadina and the Internet of Nature Podcast on all social platforms: 2023-04-1958 min

Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and familyRedwood Tree vs. Prickly Pear CactusToday’s debate is all about roarin’ flora. It’s redwood tree vs. prickly pear cactus! Tobin Mitnick – actor, writer, and creator of internet phenomenon jewslovestrees – rages for redwoods against comedian, writer, and actress Becky Abrams, who makes some pointed arguments in favor of prickly pears! Which photosynthesizer will take it all? Radical redwoods or persuasive pricklies? Stroll over to smashboom.org and vote for the team YOU think won.2022-08-2534 min

Completely ArbortraryHeavy Heaven & The Infamous Air (London Planetree)Can a tree help you be smarter? This week we dive into that question and discuss how air pollution effects our brains, and how trees can help keep us operating at our top level. After our rating, we head LIVE to the Grand Finale of the Tournament of Champion Trees with Tobin Mitnick (@jewslovetrees). Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex CrowsonSupport the pod and become a Treemium MemberFollow along on InstagramFind Arbortrary merch on our store 2022-06-301h 30

Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and familySeason 5 TrailerSmash Boom Best is back on Thursday, July 7th with 13 new episodes!Get ready for some show-stopping smackdowns like Little Red Riding Hood vs. Goldilocks, Lollipops vs. Popcorn, and Exercise vs. Naps!Who do YOU think will win? Tune in on July 7th and judge for yourself. You’ll hear veteran debaters like Merk Nguyen and Daniel Alarcón duke it out with newbies like Tobin Mitnick and Tea Ho!Get pumped smash boom besties! You’re in for some rip-roaring new debates.2022-06-1002 min

Follow FridayAlexis Gay (Non-Technical): Wool sweaters, divorcées, bonsai treesFull transcript hereAlexis Gay is one of those rare cases you hear about: For seven years, she was a tech worker who wanted to do comedy; then, she posted a video on Twitter in April 2020 that took her from under 1,000 followers to more than 15,000. Several viral hits later, she's now pursuing comedy full-time and hosting the podcast Non-Technical, where she interviews people from the tech world about everything that's not on their résumes.Today on Follow Friday, Alexis shares the love and talks about four of the coolest people she follows online:S...2022-02-2534 min

StarTripper!!One of a Kind [2 of 2]On the day of its revival, Old City faces a crisis. Part 2 of 2. ABOUTStarTripper!! is a former file-clerk’s search for the best experience the galaxy has to offer! Transcript for this episode: startripperhq.com/022/transcript Website: startripperhq.com Twitter: @StarTripperHQ Patreon: patreon.com/startripper Merch: startripperhq.com/merch SPONSORS– BetterHelp, a secure online counseling service with licensed therapists. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/StarTripper CAST & CREWCreated by Julian MundyProduced by Julian Mundy, Mischa Stanton & Ian McQuown 2021-12-1827 min

StarTripper!!The Return of Old City [1 of 2]Historical preservation is a demanding job, as the gang discovers on the surface of Quaro! Part 1 of 2. ABOUTStarTripper!! is a former file-clerk’s search for the best experience the galaxy has to offer! Transcript for this episode: startripperhq.com/021/transcript Website: startripperhq.com Twitter: @StarTripperHQ Patreon: patreon.com/startripper Merch: startripperhq.com/merch SPONSORS– BetterHelp, a secure online counseling service with licensed therapists. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/StarTripper – Orphan Black: The Next Chapter, an official continuation of the hit TV series...2021-12-0429 min

You Are ThatLeft of the Weenis | Tobin MitnickThis episode is a real circus of sarcasm. Puns and also top notch voice work have never shared such a beautiful hour together until now. You may think you hear new music from Bono but no! It’s Tobin! He’s not just a Jew Who Loves Trees. He is deeply interested in interesting things. The wit and charm of this show was taken to an all time high. The amount of things Boni Google searched was also at an all time high. We discussed the importance of what babies are made of. There was chatter of what a shar...2021-11-1158 min