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Planthropology119. Plant Hoarding, the Garden Party, and Being an Influencer w/ Destin NoakSend us a textEver wondered how working with plants could transform your life? Destin Noak, known online as the Texas Garden Guy, discovered gardening's therapeutic power during a period of uncertainty after leaving the Air Force in 2011. What began with his father's simple suggestion to till the backyard evolved into a passionate pursuit that would eventually open doors to a fulfilling career."It kind of gave me that relaxation, that therapy that I didn't know I needed," Destin explains, describing how working in the garden creates a meditative "white noise" that allows everything else...
2025-05-2256 min
Planthropology117. Chaos Garden Gremlins, Necessary Context, and Practical Landscapes w/ Sean PatchettSend us a textSean Patchett, known online as Garden Guy Muskoka, shares his multifaceted experience in horticulture, from landscape work to science communication, emphasizing the critical importance of context in gardening advice.• Context is everything when sharing gardening information – advice must be tailored to location, climate, and specific situations• The internet contains overwhelming amounts of gardening information, requiring critical evaluation and testing• Working in landscapes requires a jack-of-all-trades approach – from plant care to construction skills• Well-designed gardens must consider long-term maintenance and how plants will grow over time• Master Gardeners organizations...
2025-05-0252 min
Planthropology106. Conservation Dogs, Spotted Lanternflies, and Horrifying Elevators w/ Melissa McCue-McGrathSend us a textEver find yourself marveling at the uncanny connection you share with your furry best friend? Our latest podcast episode takes us on an expedition into the heart of human-canine relationships, with Melissa McCue-McGrath, a true trailblazer in dog training and conservation, leading the way. Celebrating Melissa's birthday, we tap into her wealth of knowledge, from the psychological bonds we forge with our dogs to their astonishing roles in ecological conservation.Navigate the bustling world of urban canines with us as we examine the sensory challenges these city dwellers face and the...
2024-04-181h 17
PlanthropologyIn the Grow- Randomness and SquirrelsSend us a textGreetings Plant People! In this episode, Vikram and I answer a listener's question and talk about the current state of our gardens and what else we're planning to grow. It's randomness and there's talk of soggy squirrels, catalytic converters, and Top Gun. We still have some kernels of gardening wisdom in there, so don't worry. Next time, we'll be back with more to help you get in the grow! Join us for randomness and squirrels. :)Support the showAs always, thanks so much for listening...
2022-06-1136 min
Planthropology73. Carnivorous Plants, Repotting Struggles, and a Home Without Plants- February Q&ASend us a textIt's time for me to answer your burning plant questions! I picked 6 questions from the couple dozen I was sent and I'm going to talk about them today in our very first monthly Q&A! If you'd like me to answer one of your questions and give you a shoutout on the show, send your queries my way on social media or at the email address below!****************************************************As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show...
2022-02-2234 min
Planthropology72. Tree Talk- Life in a Changing ClimateSend us a textOur climate is changing. While there are those who would certainly deny it, the facts and evidence are clear that we've had a profound impact on our global ecosystem. Let's talk today about a few of the ways climate change is affecting tree growth, development, and survival.****************************************************As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media pages, all listed...
2022-02-1747 min
Planthropology71. Chestnuts, Plant Pandemics, and the Shrimp Invasion w/ Emily DobrySend us a textY'all, what happened to all the chestnut trees? They were here, then they went away, and it was really sad. Could it happen again? Should we fear the shrimp invasion? Why is writing SO HARD? Find out all these things and more in today's amazing episode with PhD Student and Graduate Researcher, Emily Dobry! We talked about plant pathology, invasive species, living live as a non-traditional student, and pursuing your dreams. Emily is brilliant and fun and I know you're really going to enjoy this one! ****************************************************As always, thanks s...
2022-02-0949 min
Planthropology70. Plant Market Absurdity- Monsteras Aren't That CoolSend us a textOk look, I don't know what to say about this one other than that the plant buy/sell/trade market right now is ABSOLUTELY LUDICROUS and that monsteras are really not that cool. Enjoy! ****************************************************As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media pages, all listed below. As an added bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or P...
2022-02-0121 min
Planthropology69. Tree Talk- Just Another Origin StorySend us a textOk, we established in Tree Talk Part 1 (check it out here) that trees aren't real. If they WERE, hypothetically of course, it would be cool to know where they came from, right? Let's hang out talk about the evolutionary history and life cycle of trees! It's going to be great!****************************************************As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media p...
2022-01-2734 min
Planthropology68. The Power of Parks, Leaves on a Stream, and Mario Kart w/ Elana GlogerSend us a textY'all, I'm SO excited about today's episode. My guest and I have been Twitter and podcast friends for quite a while now and I was completely thrilled at the opportunity to finally get to talk with her. Elana Gloger is a PhD candidate in psychoimmunology, host of the incredible Dear Grad Student podcast, and one of my very favorite people. She's kind, passionate, hilarious, brilliant, and just an all around good person. We talked about the benefits of nature, the effects aging has on our bodies and what we might be able...
2022-01-1153 min
PlanthropologyPlants of the Winter Solstice- ReplaySend us a textHappy Winter Solstice 2021, Plant People! The Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year and the start of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Let's celebrate together with a replay of a fan favorite episode from last year, Plants of the Winter Solstice. Also, be sure to check out the new Buy Me a Coffee page and Planthropology Rebubble store at the links below to find great merch and support the show!https://www.redbubble.com/people/Planthropology/shop?asc=uhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/planthropology
2021-12-2124 min
Planthropology67. Deep Dive- Lawn Psychology and Advocating for Yourself w/ Paige BoyleSend us a textWhat's up Plant People? Paige Boyle is back! Last time she was on the podcast (go listen here), we talked turfgrass science, being a woman in a STEM field, protecting your time, and a lot more! Today we touched on a few of those things again, but really dove into her research and how it relates to making the home lawn more resilient and diverse, as well as the psychology of lawns! We also talked a lot about advocating for yourself in graduate school (and life), fighting burnout, influencing policy, and life outside...
2021-12-0756 min
PlanthropologyWild Green Charity Battle 2021- Revive the Botanical BunchSend us a textIt's time for the 2021 Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends charity battle! Check out this quick update about last year's results, this year's charity partners, and reasons why you should help revive the Botanical Bunch! Wild Green Memes LinksTikTokFacebookTwitterInstagramWild Green Future WebsiteWild Green Charity Battle ******************************************************As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep...
2021-11-3015 min
Planthropology66. Tree Talk- Trees Aren't RealSend us a textWhat's up Plant People??? Today's the first episode of my new, monthly Tree Talk series! Over the next year, we'll go through the life of a tree, from seed to industry to folklore and everything in between. We'll start off with a discussion on whether or not trees are even real. It should be fun! Be sure to check out the links below for some of the source materials I used and mentioned in today's episode!What is a tree? -Colorado State Forest ServiceThere's no such thing as...
2021-11-2324 min
Planthropology65. Deep Dive- Tea and Crumbly Bits w/ Abby MorrisonSend us a textWhat's up, Plant People? You wanted another episode about tea and you know it! When Abby Morrison, a crowd favorite from wayyyy back in episode 17, heard my recent episode ranking teas, she told me that tea was one of her very favorite things! I asked her if she'd be interested in doing a deep dive into tea with me and she graciously agreed. We talk tea production, differences between kinds of tea, tea ceremonies from around the world, how to brew (steep?) the perfect cup, and the very best business idea ever. Abby...
2021-11-161h 06
Planthropology64. Star Power, Miracle Fruits, and Editing the Encyclopedia w/ Melissa PetruzzelloSend us a text What's up, Plant People? I don't know about you, but since I was a kid I looked at the Encyclopedia Britannica as THE source for knowledge. Curated for more than 250 years, Britannica has aggregated, vetted, and distributed information across a wide variety of fields. Imagine my glee when I found someone out there on the Twitterverse who literally EDITS the Britannica! Melissa Petruzzello has a BS in biology, an MS in plant biology and conservation, is the host of Britannica's Botanize! podcast, and is the Associate Editor for Plant and Environmental Sciences at t...
2021-11-0948 min
Planthropology63. Expanding Your Worldview, Agricultural Communications, and Mandatory 80s Music w/ Dr. Austin MooreSend us a text ******************************************************As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media pages, all listed below. As an added bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!Listen in on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or wherever e...
2021-11-021h 01Planthropology62. Plants in World Traditions- UnbeLEAFably Spooky SpecialSend us a textWhat's up plant people??? Today's episode is the last installment of the Plants in World Traditions monthly series I've been running for the past year! I talked about spooky (and spooky-adjacent) plant traditions around the world like Jack-o-Lanterns, Dia de los Muertos flowers, haunted forests, and more! This has been such a fun series, and I hope you enjoy this final episode! Talking Trees, my series for the next year, will start next month,This episode also contains a trailed for Love these Mother Daughter Talks, a delightful and heartwarming show...
2021-10-3039 min
Planthropology61. Foraged Foods, Mushrooms, and Comments Section Madness w/ Gabrielle CerbervilleSend us a textWhat's up plant people? I've been so excited for this episode, I don't even have the right words to express it. Gabrielle Cerberville, known widely as the Chaotic Forager, is one of my favorite TikTokers and such a delight of a human being. She's a master's student in Music Composition who masterfully and creatively merges her love of music and nature into eclectic and fascinating pieces of musical and performance art. She's also an avid forager, lover of the outdoors, and science communicator who does an amazing job telling people about the joys...
2021-10-1257 min
Planthropology60. Breaking Bat, Eating Fruits, and Tweeting the Pope w/ Nate MarshallSend us a textWhat's up bat people? I mean plant people. I don't know what I mean. Hey, have you every Tweeted at the Pope? No? Me neither, but Nate Marshall of Give Bats a Break sure has! Host of the brand, spanking new Give Bats a Podcast podcast, Nate is a long-time bat-enthusiast turned bat-apologist. Give Bats a Break and Give Bats a Podcast seek to educate people about our flying mammalian brethren and dispel some of the bad PR bats have gotten over the years. Nate has a great podcast and is an EXCELLENT...
2021-10-051h 09Planthropology59. Plants in World Traditions- Find Some ShadeSend us a text******************************************************As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media pages, all listed below. As an added bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!Listen in on Apple...
2021-09-2945 min
Planthropology58. Hops, the Science of Podcasting, and the Cult of Productivity w/ Julija CubinsSend us a textSupport the showAs always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.
2021-09-2254 min
Planthropology57. Bats, Bonsai, and the History of Gardens w/ Natalie SabinSend us a textWhat's up Plant People? For today's episode, we're going across the pond and back in time to talk with Natalie Sabin, host of the absolutely brilliant Across the Ages Podcast, about the history of gardens! Natalie is an ecologist, podcaster, computer scientist, and Very Good Human (TM). She's witty, funny, very smart, and such a wonderful person to chat with. Join us as we go Across the Ages (see what I did there) to talk about the origins of gardening and the origins of Natalie's very cool life and career! Find Natalie and...
2021-09-071h 27PlanthropologyOrigin Stories, Collaborations, and Growing Over Time w/ Dr. David MendesSend us a textWhat's up Plant People? Planthropology recently passed 50,000 downloads, which it totally mind boggling! It turns out that a good friend and fellow podcaster, Dr. David Mendes, also passed this big milestone the same week with his show The Papa PhD Podcast. To celebrate, we got together to do a live stream where we talked about our shows, celebrated the past couple of years of podcasting, and generally just hung out and chatted for a while. It was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to getting to talk with David again soon...
2021-08-281h 14
Planthropology56. Top Tier Teas w/ Dr. Yanas KistenSend us a text*************************As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media pages, all listed below. As an added bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!Listen in on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or wherever else you like...
2021-08-2445 min
PlanthropologyReviews, SEO, and Christmas w/ Dave Keine of PodchaserSend us a textWhat's up, Plant People? I have a special bonus episode for you today! I talked with Dave Keine, Head of Product and Marketing for Podchaser, about reviews, podcast marketing, podcast listening habits, and about what a wonderful resource Podchaser is for creators and listeners alike. It was a really fun, fascinating conversation and I think you're really going to dig it!Dave's links- Twitter, Podchaser creator profile, Podchaser user profilePodchaser- Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Website*************************As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and...
2021-08-2051 min
Planthropology55. Invasive Species, Biological Control, and Shill Bots w/ Emily BellSend us a textWhat's up Plant People? Todays episode is another one I've been looking forward to for a long time! Emily Bell and I have been twitter friends for a little while and I've thought for a long time that she'd be a perfect guest for Planthropology. Emily is an anthropologist, an ecologist, a public educator, an avid outdoor enthusiast, a photographer, and so much more! We talked about invasive species, living in Florida, biological control, good science communication, being kind, and so much more! I could have talked to Emily for hours about all...
2021-08-171h 11
Planthropology54. Helicopter Seeds, Really Smart Fish, and Science Fame w/ Dagmar der WeduwenSend us a textWhat's up plant people? How do you feel about fish? Don't be silly, you love them! Today's guest, Dagmar der Weduwen is a PhD student studying archerfish, an ecologist, and an award winning science communicator! She's studied everything from birds, to seed dispersal, to fish, and has lived such an interesting and diverse life. We've become friends via Twitter over the past year, and I'm so glad we have! She's a wonderful person, a great scientist, and a top notch communicator!Dagmar der Weduwen:TwitterFameLab 2021 Scottish Final -Da...
2021-08-041h 07
PlanthropologyDeep Roots: Remembering a Good Man- ReplaySend us a textHey Plant People! Today's episode is a little different as it's the 1 year anniversary of my Grandfather passing away. If you've listened for a while you've definitely heard me talk about him before. In lieu of what I had planned, I decided to repost the short episode I did about him last year. I hope it means something to you, because it means a lot to me.As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It...
2021-07-2925 min
Planthropology53. Plant Tips- Millions of Peaches, Etc., Etc.Send us a textWhat's up, Plant People? Hey, let's talk peach and fruit production.As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media pages, all listed below. As an added bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!Listen in on Apple...
2021-07-2232 min
Planthropology52. International Agriculture, Immigration, and Diverse Stories w/ Danni RechesSend us a textWhat's up plant people? Have you ever wondered how human migration, policy , "national gatekeeping," and old newspaper clippings influenced agriculture and food supplies? Have you thought about the ways in which people all over the world very immigration? Are you curious about what life in graduate school is like? Do you like flowers and avocados? My friends, this is the episode for you! I chatted with Dannis Reches, PhD Student, research fellow, and host of the wonderful What Are You Going to Do With That podcast. Danni is a brilliant researcher and communicator...
2021-07-0649 minPlanthropology51. Plant Tips- What's in a Label?Send us a textIn today's installment of Plant Tips, we're going to talk about some different kinds of labels commonly seen at the garden center! From seed packets to herbicides, it's important to know what you're dealing with and how best to use the thing you're buying. Knowing how to read the label correctly will help you make.the best choices!As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology...
2021-06-2239 minPlanthropology50. Plant Tips- Surviving the SummerSend us a textHey Plant People! I've decided to take a little break from releasing interviews while I get a few of them recorded, and wanted to give you some new content! I'm going to start making occasional Plant Tips episodes about whatever happens to be going on at the time. It's definitely summer here where I live in Texas, so I thought I'd do an episode throwing out some tips about keeping your plants happy and healthy (and just alive) through the summer heat. Let me know what you think!
2021-06-1526 min
Planthropology49. Dendrochronology, Mental Health, and Bailing on Engineering w/ Joe Buck (in Nature)Send us a textTwitter: @JoeBuckInNatureWebsite: www.JoeBuckInNature.comCheck out our Podcast Partners (Podners?):Local LBKFacebook: @LocalLBKInstagram: @LocalLBKTwitter: @Local_LBKTikTok: @LocalLBKWebsite: www.locallbk.comFollow the link below to sign up to be a member of Local LBK for just $5/month and get access to dozens of great deals and discounts from businesses around Lubbock, TX!Sign-up for Local LBK Rewards!As always, thanks so much...
2021-06-021h 08
Planthropology48. Science, Humanities, and The Lost Apples w/ Dr. Bryan GiemzaSend us a textSupport the showAs always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.
2021-05-181h 07
PlanthropologyJust the Zoo of Us, Farmer Animals, and Man Eating Plants w/ Ellen Weatherford- ReplaySend us a textHey everyone! It's finals time and I'm buried in grading papers and other end-of-semester shenanigans, so today's episode is a replay of another one of my favorites from the back catalogue! Ellen Weatherford is the host of the Just the Zoo of Us podcast and a dear friend who has been such a huge inspiration in my podcast journey. Check out this replay of Episode 10- Just the Zoo of Us, Farmer Animals, and Man Eating Plants!**************************************************What's up, Plant People! It's episode 10 and the Crossover event of the...
2021-05-0453 min
Planthropology47. Women in Agriculture, Vulnerability, and Corn Dudes w/ Kristyn DickeySend us a textHey there, Plant People! Do you like corn? How about the farm life and agriculture? What about really smart women tackling male-dominated industries? Don't be silly, of course you love all those things! Check out today's episode with Kristyn Dickey, farmer, seed salesperson, and brilliant ag-communicator. We talk making it as a woman in agriculture, growing corn, being authentic and vulnerable, and so much more! Kristyn really is wonderful and genuine, and I know you're going to love her!Twitter- @KristynDickeyInstagram- @KristynDickey, @GinerlineFarmsFacebook- Gingerline Creative
2021-04-2058 min
Planthropology46. Chasing Storms, Predicting the Future, and the Most Popular Professor w/ Justin WeaverSend us a textSupport the showAs always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.
2021-04-061h 01
Planthropology45. Plants in World Traditions- Welcoming SpringSend us a textHappy Spring, Plant People! Our latest installment of this year's Plants in World Traditions is a look into how different cultures have welcomed spring all over the world! As always, this IS NOT a complete list of amazing traditions, just a few that I pulled out and could cover in less than an hour. If you didn't hear your favorite represented or if I messed something up, let's talk about it! I want to make sure I'm getting these right! Check out our Podcast Partners (Podners?):...
2021-04-0346 minPlanthropologyOperation Switcheroo 2021: Better Than Human Podcast- Tardigrades!Send us a textIt's time for Operation Switcheroo, 2021! Participating podcasts swap episodes for a day so that YOU can be exposed to some great new content! This year, I swapped with the Better Than Human podcast and you get to hear an EXCELLENT episode about everyone's favorite swimming survivor, the tardigrade! The show notes from their original episode are copied below in case you'd like any additional information!*****************************************************************************************From Better Than Human:This week’s topic is the world’s ultimate survivor, Tardigrades, also called water bears or moss...
2021-04-0147 min
Planthropology44. Deep Dive- Old Growth Forests w/ Joe VaughnSend us a textOld growth forests. The phrase probably stirs up a lot of images an emotions in your mind, but do you really know what makes a tree an old growth tree or a forest an old growth forest? One of our fan favorites, Joe Vaughn, was kind enough to come back on the show for a 3rd time to do a deep dive into the ins and outs of old growth and what it means for ecological systems and the timber industry. It's a really fun and informative episode and I think you're really...
2021-03-2344 min
Planthropology43. Olive Trees, PhDs, and Underwhelming Sinkholes w/ Stephen JanakSend us a textWhat's up, plant people? Today's episode is one that's close to my heart for so many reasons. My friend and guest, Stephen Janak, is a fellow Texas A&M grad, works for AgriLife Extension, and an olive researcher! He's smart, articulate, funny, and an excellent storyteller. I learned a lot from him and really enjoyed our conversation. I think you will to! Stephen's LinksTwitterTikTokAggie HorticultureCheck out our Podcast Partners (Podners?):Local LBKFacebook...
2021-03-161h 07PlanthropologyState of the Podcast- March 2021Send us a textCheck out our Podcast Partners (Podners?):Local LBKFacebook: @LocalLBKInstagram: @LocalLBKTwitter: @Local_LBKTikTok: @LocalLBKWebsite: www.locallbk.comFollow the link below to sign up to be a member of Local LBK for just $5/month and get access to dozens of great deals and discounts from businesses around Lubbock, TX!Sign-up for Local LBK Rewards!As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show...
2021-03-0916 min
Planthropology42. Big Searchlights, Being Fieldwork Ready, and Kansas Summers w/ Dr. Sara VeroSend us a textWhat's up, plant people?? Y'all, today's episode has been a long time in the making! Join me as I chat with Dr. Sara Vero (@saraevevero89) about getting ready for fieldwork, navigating research, how to be an effective human, the heat and humidity of a Kansas summer, and so many other awesome things. Be sure and go check out her book, Fieldwork Ready, and enjoy episode 42 of Planthropology!Here is the link to where the book is for sale: Fieldwork Ready: An Introductory Guide to Field Research for Agriculture, Environment and...
2021-03-021h 03
Planthropology41. Plants in World Traditions- Drink UpSend us a textWhat's up Plant People??? This is the February episode of my Plants in World Traditions series that YOU voted for on Twitter. I'm talking about all kinds of plant based drinks from all over the world! Your suggestions and favorite drinks were a HUGE part of this episode and I can't think you enough. Grab something delicious to sip on and get ready for Plants in World Traditions-Drink Up!Check out our Podcast Partners (Podners?):Pecan RidgeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepecanridge/Website: https...
2021-02-261h 00
Planthropology40. Growing Hope, the Recipe for Success, and French Breakfast TikTok w/ Tyler FrobergSend us a textWhat's up plant people? I'm not sure I've ever talked to another guest who's done so many different and incredible things before they turned 30. Tyler Froberg is the head farmer at Hope Farms in Houston, TX. He runs the farm, but also works with programs for kids, veterans, and everyone in between. He's really done a little bit of everything and is such an inspiring guy. I'm so glad I finally got to connect with him after nearly a year. You can find him pretty much everywhere on social media. Check out Tyler and...
2021-02-1656 min
Planthropology39. Wilderness Survival, Varmints, and Gas Station Sushi w/ Paul CsomoSend us a textWhat's up, Plant People?? Listen, there are a lot of good things for you and one of those things is for you to not die lost in the woods. To help make sure that wish comes true, my friend Paul Csomo from the Varmints Podcast came on the show for today's episode to tell you some things he's learned from his hobby of studying wilderness survival. We also talk a lot about starting a podcast, listening to podcasts, and about gas station sushi. Paul is a wonderful human, and I think you're really...
2021-02-0254 min
Planthropology38. Plants in World Traditions- Staying AwakeSend us a textWhat's up, Plant People?! This is part 2 of our Plant in World Traditions series, and I'm talking all about caffeine. Where does it come from? What does it do? What's the best caffeinated beverage? Stay awake, my friends!Check out our Podcast Partners (Podners?):Pecan RidgeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepecanridge/Website: https://pecanridge.com/Use the promo code "plantpeople" at check out for %10 off your order!Local LBKFacebook: @LocalLBKInstagram: @LocalLBKTwitter: @Local_LBK...
2021-01-2735 min
Planthropology37. In the Grow, Serving the Underserved, and the Best Meatbag Experience w/ Rachel BoydSend us a textHey Plant People! Welcome back for the first new episode of 2021! I'm trying out some new formatting stuff, but I'm stoked about today's episode! I talked with Rachel Boyd, who's a Jazz musician, radio producer for KTTZ (the Texas Tech University station and local public media affiliate), and the host of the brand new In The Grow podcast. We talk about music, life, and the radical act that is growing your own food. It's hopeful and fun and I know you're going to love it. Go check out the trailer for In The...
2021-01-1953 min
PlanthropologyAcademia, the Art of Storytelling, and Digging Graves w/ Dr. Glen Ritchie- ReplaySend us a textHappy 2021! This is technically the 50th episode of Planthropology (don't let the episode numbers fool you) so I wanted to celebrate with a replay of one of my favorite episodes from last year! Check out this wonderful episode with Texas Tech Department of Plant and Soil Science department chair, Dr. Glen Ritchie! Also, be sure to listen to this episode to find out how you can earn some free Planthropology swag. Thanks for listening, and here's to a great 2021!You can find Dr. Ritchie on the Plant and Soil S...
2021-01-0548 min
PlanthropologyScience, Academia, and Podcasting- a Worldwide Year in ReviewSend us a textHey there, Plant People! This is a very special bonus episode because it includes a whole bunch of my good podcast friends! I'm in a little (ok, not THAT little) group of podcasters who talk about science and academia on their shows, and we all thought it would be fun to do a live-streamed wrap up of 2020. This is the audio recording of that live stream which took place a couple of days ago. It's fun and encouraging we spend VERY little time talking about COVID and a lot of time talking about...
2020-12-312h 06
PlanthropologyCheesy Drumsticks, Chaos, and the Christmas Special, w/ Bradley BaligaSend us a textIt's Christmas Eve! Join us for our second annual Father-Son Christmas extravaganza and have a very happy holiday and a wonderful new year!Music in this episode is God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman by Dee Yan-Key.Check out our Podcast Partners (Podners?):Pecan RidgeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepecanridge/Website: https://pecanridge.com/Use the promo code "plantpeople" at check out for %10 off your order!Local LBKFacebook: @LocalLBKInstagram...
2020-12-2430 min
Planthropology36. Plants of the Winter SolsticeSend us a textThe Winter Solstice is the first day of Winter, the longest night of the year, and a day revered by countless cultures in the Northern Hemisphere throughout time. Let's chat about some of cool traditions and interesting plants involved in the Solstice!Check out our Podcast Partners (Podners?):Pecan RidgeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepecanridge/Website: https://pecanridge.com/Use the promo code "plantpeople" at check out for %10 off your order!Local LBKFacebook: @LocalLBK
2020-12-1525 min
PlanthropologyEndings and BeginningsSend us a textThis isn't the episode that was supposed to come out today, but it was the one I felt like I needed to do. I graduate on Friday, and recorded this (longer than intended) piece about my experience through my PhD and where I go from here. I hope you get something out of it! It was certainly therapeutic for me to record.This episode also contains a promo for follow PodFix Network show, The Fish Nerds! Find out more and listen at FishNerdsPodcast.com!Oh, also, I...
2020-12-0838 min
PlanthropologyWild Green Charity BattleSend us a textHey, here's a surprise bonus episode that I'm cross-posting with my other podcast The Plant Prof! It's a thank you for all the support this year, information about a giveaway that I'll be starting tomorrow, and a plug for the Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends annual charity battle!Wild Green Future: https://www.wildgreenfuture.org/Wild Green Memes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WildGreenMemesForEcologicalFiendsWell hey there, I started a new podcast! I wanted to be a part of #NaPodPoMo for November, where podcasters are...
2020-11-3009 minPlanthropologyO, Christmas TreeSend us a textI hope everyone (in the US) had a lovely Thanksgiving and the rest of you wonderful people had a great Thursday! In my family, we've always put up our Christmas decorations the day or weekend after Thanksgiving. I thought it would be fun to do a short episode about Christmas trees so you'd have something to listen to in case you're like us! I discuss origins of the tradition as well as pros and cons of different types of Christmas trees you could buy for your home! I'm also planning to do an...
2020-11-2720 min
Planthropology35. Computational Plant Science, Art, and Fronds With Benefits w/ Dr. Beth NicholsSend us a textHappy whatever month it is, everyone! Really, time is mostly meaningless these days. What's not meaningless, however, is this wonderful episode with Beth Nichols of Fronds With Benefits. Beth is an absolute delight of a human being and a brilliant plant scientist. She's just finishing up her PhD in computational plant science, has spent time as a biology teacher, is a talented artist, and really just so much fun to talk to. ALSO, she designed the fabulous new Planthropology logo! Check out this great episode where we talk about grad school, art...
2020-11-1751 min
PlanthropologyThe Plant ProfSend us a textWell hey there, I started a new podcast! I wanted to be a part of #NaPodPoMo for November, where podcasters are posting content every day, but it didn't fit well with Planthropology. Because of that, The Plant Prof was born! Tune in every day in November, then weekly after that, for plant facts, garden tips and tricks, answers to your questions, and whatever else pops into my head! Episodes will be bite sized and never more than 10-15 minutes long. Listen in today for a taste of the show, with 3 of the first...
2020-11-1023 min
The Plant ProfTrailerHey, welcome to The Plant Prof! I'm Dr. Vikram Baliga, a PhD in horticulture and your friendly neighborhood podcast host. Hang out around here and let's talk about random plant stuff!
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2020-11-0600 min
Planthropology34. Plant Defenses, Science Struggles, and Topo Drinko w/ Kyle TenglerSend us a textListen, just don't eat your friends. Please. I don't really know what else there is to say.Check out our Podcast Partners (Podners?):Pecan RidgeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepecanridge/Website: https://pecanridge.com/Use the promo code "plantpeople" at check out for %10 off your order!Local LBKFacebook: @LocalLBKInstagram: @LocalLBKTwitter: @Local_LBKTikTok: @LocalLBKWebsite: www.locallbk.comFollow the link below to sign up to be a member...
2020-11-0357 min
Planthropology33. Archaeobotany, Part 2 w/ Dr. Alan Farahani, Lydia Wolfe, and Carlos Romo-CaballeroSend us a textIt's part 2 of Archaeobotany! If you haven't already, go listen to part 1!Y'all, I've been waiting for this one a long time! I've wanted to have an archaeobotanist on with me since the show started, and was lucky enough to find 3! Dr. Alan Farahani and his undergraduate researchers, Lydia Wolfe and Carlos Romo-Caballero make up the Farahani Lab of Archaeobotany at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and study the archaeological remains of ancient agriculture and what those remains mean anthropologically. They were the PERFECT guests to wrap up year 1...
2020-10-3049 min
Planthropology32. Archaeobotany, Part 1 w/ Dr. Alan Farahani, Lydia Wolfe, and Carlos Romo-CaballeroSend us a textY'all, I've been waiting for this one a long time! I've wanted to have an archaeobotanist on with me since the show started, and was lucky enough to find 3! Dr. Alan Farahani and his undergraduate researchers, Lydia Wolfe and Carlos Romo-Caballero make up the Farahani Lab of Archaeobotany at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and study the archaeological remains of ancient agriculture and what those remains mean anthropologically. They were the PERFECT guests to wrap up year 1 of Planthropology and I hope you love this episode as much as I did!
2020-10-2746 min
Planthropology31. GRUB Kids, Breaking Cycles of Poverty, and Burney the Bear w/ Matt McEwenSend us a textCheck out our Podcast Partners (Podners?):Pecan RidgeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepecanridge/Website: https://pecanridge.com/Use the promo code "plantpeople" at check out for %10 off your order!Local LBKFacebook: @LocalLBKInstagram: @LocalLBKTwitter: @Local_LBKTikTok: @LocalLBKWebsite: www.locallbk.comFollow the link below to sign up to be a member of Local LBK for just $5/month and get access...
2020-10-2057 min
Planthropology30. Pecans, Local Business, and Flavoring Your Pigs w/ Chris Baldock and Dylan MooreSend us a textHappy October, Plant People! Today's episode is a lot of fun, but a little bit different. I sat down with Chris and Dylan from Pecan Ridge to talk about life and business! The company is VERY involved in the local community and is all about so many different plant-loving people. The grow pecans, they showcase local creators, they support farmers markets, and they're just genuinely good guys! Check out our Podcast Partners (Podners?):Pecan RidgeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepecanridge/Website: https://pecanridge.com/U...
2020-10-131h 00
Planthropology29. Representation in STEM, Forest Product Sustainability, and The Treequel w/ Joe VaughnSend us a textIt's our second episode with Joe Vaughn! We talked about his day today responsibilities as a procurement forester, how climate change is affecting the forestry and timber industries, and about what it's like to be black in the green industry. We cover some heavy topics, but Joe is such a positive person and approaches inclusion, diversity, and representation in such a meaningful way, that I hope this leaves you inspired to be more inclusive and accepting in your own life. I know it was inspirational for me! Joe Vaughn
2020-10-0652 min
Planthropology28. Timber, Fighting Fires, and the Heart of a Home w/ Joe VaughnSend us a textI know how much you love trees. We've talked about it, you and I. Today, we'll be chatting about something of the ways we use trees! Joe Vaughn is a procurement forester living in Georgia, and is a WEALTH of knowledge about trees, wood processing, building materials, firefighting and SO many other things. This will be the first of a 2 part series with Joe talking about trees and timber. Listen in, drop us a review, share this with your friends, and follow the wonderful science communicator who is Joe Vaughn! Joe...
2020-09-2948 min
Planthropology27. Trying Things, Podcast Discovery, and the Wonders of Algae w/ Kirk Griffin and Zach HoweSend us a textDo you like podcasts? Do you love algae? Well, you're in luck! My guests today, Kirk Griffin and Zach Howe are experts in both of those things! Tune in as we talk about their podcast, the Podcast Discovery Show, where they review a new podcast every week so you can find new shows to love! We also talk about their business, True Algae, and find out a lot about these crazy little organisms and how they can help us in sustainable crop production. We had a lot of fun recording their episode and...
2020-09-1559 min
Planthropology26. Grasslands, Grad School, and The Prairie Fairy w/ Dr. Kat RadickeSend us a textPrairies and grasslands are great, and so are people who study them. I chatted with the recently doctored Dr. Kat Radicke. We met in grad school and were pretty fast friends. She's charming, funny, and super smart and I think you're really going to enjoy hearing from her. We talk about everything from the stress and challenges of graduate school, to collecting cow burps and it was a lot of fun! This episode also contains trailers for the Plants and Pipettes and Bald Scientist podcasts at the end. Dr. Kat...
2020-09-0155 min
Planthropology25. The Wild Life, Essential Questions, and War of the Worlds w/ Devon BowkerSend us a textEpisode 25 is getting wild! Today's guest is Devon Bowker from The Wild Life podcast. He's a naturalist, science educator, podcaster, high school teacher, founder of a non-profit, and so much more! We talk about everything from how to survive quarantine with a 4-year-old to ways to improve access to nature and education for everyone. It's a great, encouraging, fun episode and I think you're really going to enjoy it!Devon Bowker and The Wild LifeTwitter: @devthenatureguy @TheWildLifePodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWildLifeBlog/Instagram: https...
2020-08-1858 min
Planthropology24. Fixing Food Systems- Deep Dive w/ Hallie CaseySend us a textIt's time for our first Deep Dive episode! You may have noticed during this whole Covid crisis that some types of foods were pretty scarce on the shelves at your local grocery store. A lot of this is due to holes in the food supply chain. Hallie Casey from the One to Grow On podcast joins me again to talk about some of the ins and outs of food supply and how moving to local and regional market strategies can help fix some of the problems. Hallie is brilliant and well spoken and...
2020-08-1145 min
Planthropology23. Deep Roots: Remembering a Good ManSend us a textToday is different, my friends. My grandfather passed away the evening of Tuesday, July 28. If you've been listening for a while, you've heard me speak about him and how he was the one who started my love of plants in nature. Today's episode is the best I can do to pay tribute to him. He was good and kind and selfless. That's the best compliment I know how to give anyone. Support the showAs always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite p...
2020-08-0422 min
Planthropology22. Coffee, GMOs, and Defaulting Towards Life w/ Dr. Kerry MayfieldSend us a textCoffee. Coffee coffee coffee. Coffee coffee. Coooofffffeeeeee!Ok so on this episode, I talk with Dr. Kerry Mayfield about plant breeding, his awesome coffee roasting business (have I mentioned that I love coffee), traveling the world, the ethics and philosophy of science, and so much more awesome stuff. We couldn't nearly fit everything we wanted to cover into an hour or less, so we'll just have to have Kerry back on one day to chat again. Enjoy today's wonderful episode and don't forget to default towards life!Tierras Planas...
2020-07-2158 min
Planthropology21. Trees, Human Health, and Great Big Champions w/ Jon MotsingerSend us a textTrees. Trees are the best thing. I've always been a huge tree nerd and I get super excited about the opportunity to talk with other tree nerds. Jon Motsinger is the Department Head of Central Texas Operations with the Texas A&M Forest Service and one of the most knowledgable arborists I've had the plasure of knowing. He's witty, funny, and really cares about trees and the environment. Join us as we chat about trees in the envrionment, the effects they have on human health, how important education and voting are, and about...
2020-07-0752 minPlanthropologyReview Time ExtravaganzaSend us a textReviews and stuff! I always love to hear what you humans think about the show, so I thought I'd read some reviews today, play some promos of a few excellent podcasts, and announce a contest for you to win some stuff! Come up with a funny backstory by July 20, 2020 for the 1-star Planthropology rating on iTunes that came without a review, send it to me on social media or via email at planthropologypod@gmail.com, and I'll pick my favorite. The winner will get a shoutout on the July 21st episode, have their...
2020-06-3030 min
Planthropology20. Influencing Conservation, Finding Balance, and the Connectedness of Everything w/ Dr. Becky BowlingSend us a textEPISODE 20! We made it! I'm not planning on stopping anytime soon, but big milestones are fun! Thanks for listening and for all the support. Y'all, today's episode is great. Dr. Becky Bowling is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Urban Water with the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M. She's also hilarious, brilliant, a wonderful educator, and one of my very closest friends. I've wanted to interview Dr. Becky for the show since it started, and was so excited to finally have the opportunity. You're going to love...
2020-06-1647 min
PlanthropologyJolly Green ScientistsSend us a textHow about a bonus episode? Listen to Episode 1 of the Jolly Green Scientists podcast that I'm co-hosting with Erfan Vafaie! It's fun and sciencey and great! Do us a huge favor and subscribe to the show wherever you like to listen to podcasts and drop us a review on Apple or Podchaser. It'll help with our exposure early on and let us know we're headed in the right direction! Links to the show in all the places are below!Apple: https://apple.co/2ML2AsAPodchaser: https://bit.ly/2XMCmML
2020-06-1231 min
Planthropology19. Real Talk, Oranges, and Total 4-Year-Old Anarchy w/ Bradley BaligaSend us a textI'll be honest, my heart is super heavy this week and I struggled with today's episode. Between my first plan falling through and just not feeling my backup idea, I was pretty lost until I remembered this little recording I did with my son Bradley from the end of March. It's silly, kind of pointless, and chaotic, and I hope it's a fun distraction from...well all the everything going on. Hang in there, friends. Be bold, smart, and kind in all your interactions and in your lives. **************************************************************************************************************This...
2020-06-0235 min
Planthropology18. Wild Green Memes, Ecological Fiends, and Guerrilla Conservation w/ Rhett Barker and Curtis SarkinSend us a textMemes. Olives. Guerrilla ecologists. What do all these things have in common? We talk about them all in this awesome episode with Rhett Barker and Curtis Sarkin from Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends. They were gracious enough to re-record with me after I had some technical problems and I'm so glad they did. We laugh a ton about memes and get serious about ecology. You're going to love it! Wild Green Memes for Ecological FiendsTwitter: https://twitter.com/WildGreenMemesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups...
2020-05-2659 min
Planthropology17. Field Lab Earth, Storytelling, and Hanging Out with Oysters w/ Abby MorrisonSend us a textY'all, I'm so excited for you to hear this one. Abby Morrison is the Publication Systems Assistant for ACSESS, a blogger, podcaster, writer, and such a cool person. We got to nerd out about science, storytelling, plants, science communication, Tolkien, and so many other things. I feel like I've found a friend and kindred spirit in Abby, and this episode made me so happy. Also, go check out her podcast Field, Lab, Earth where you might hear a familiar voice on the most recent episode!Field, Lab, Earth Podcast...
2020-05-1940 min