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Planthropology
Vikram Baliga, PhD
153 episodes
2 weeks ago
Send us a text A perfect circle of mushrooms in the grass can feel like a message. We follow that feeling into the heart of fungi and folklore with Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifini of Spirits, exploring why mushrooms unsettle us, how they anchor myth, and what they can teach us about living with limits and wonder. From fairy rings and house spirits to cordyceps and body horror, we trace the line between ecology and story: a mycelial network expands and fruits at the edge, myth calls it a ...
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Send us a text A perfect circle of mushrooms in the grass can feel like a message. We follow that feeling into the heart of fungi and folklore with Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifini of Spirits, exploring why mushrooms unsettle us, how they anchor myth, and what they can teach us about living with limits and wonder. From fairy rings and house spirits to cordyceps and body horror, we trace the line between ecology and story: a mycelial network expands and fruits at the edge, myth calls it a ...
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Nature
Science,
Natural Sciences
Episodes (20/153)
Planthropology
125. Spooky Mushrooms, Modern Folklore, and Mycelial Mind Control w/ Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifni
Send us a text A perfect circle of mushrooms in the grass can feel like a message. We follow that feeling into the heart of fungi and folklore with Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifini of Spirits, exploring why mushrooms unsettle us, how they anchor myth, and what they can teach us about living with limits and wonder. From fairy rings and house spirits to cordyceps and body horror, we trace the line between ecology and story: a mycelial network expands and fruits at the edge, myth calls it a ...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Planthropology
124. Thunderstorms, Hidden Nature, and the Cryptonaturalist w/ Jarod K. Anderson
Send us a text We talk with writer and poet Jarod K. Anderson, aka the Cryptonaturalist, about mental health, ADHD, and rediscovering wonder through woods, poems, and honest work. From “brain weather” to dandelion myths, we explore how stories shape healing and how nature keeps us present. • origin of a lifelong nature connection and early poetry in a “land lab” • leaving academia, starting therapy, and naming depression as “brain weather” • enthusiasm over expertise as a path back to the wo...
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1 month ago
49 minutes

Planthropology
123. Gathered: On Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life w/ Gabrielle Cerberville
Send us a text Gabrielle Cerberville, known as the Chaotic Forager, returns to discuss her new book "Gathered on Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life" and shares insights on building relationships with wild spaces beyond mere resource collection. • Moved to Virginia at the base of Shenandoah National Park to pursue a PhD in Composition and Computer Technologies • Uses biodata from fungi and plants to create music as a form of science communication • Created a community-based approach to...
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1 month ago
58 minutes

Planthropology
122. Green Communities, Urban Conservation, and Just Showing Up w/ Gary Cocke and Carole Fergusson
Send us a text Support the show As 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 c...
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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Planthropology
121. Paleobotany, Museums, and Lessons from Deep Time w/ Dr. Aaron Pan
Send us a text Journey through millions of years of plant evolution with paleobotanist Dr. Aaron Pan, who unearths fascinating stories locked within fossilized leaves, fruits, and seeds from Earth's distant past. As Executive Director of the Museum of Texas Tech University, Dr. Pan bridges the worlds of scientific research and public education, sharing how ancient plant remains challenge our understanding of modern ecosystems. Prepare to have your assumptions about plant origins completely u...
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4 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Planthropology
120. Godfather Figs, Coastal Ecology, and Really Old Rocks w/ Phil D'Angelis
Send us a text What happens when scientific curiosity meets ancestral connection? Phil DeAngelis, founder of Phil's Figs and coastal geologist, takes us on a journey that weaves together seemingly unrelated passions into a life of purpose and discovery. Phil's story begins in Pennsylvania, where gardening was simply part of life in his Italian-American and German-American household. Following the expected corporate path after college, he worked in marketing for Zipcar while an undercurrent o...
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5 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Planthropology
119. Plant Hoarding, the Garden Party, and Being an Influencer w/ Destin Noak
Send us a text Ever 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, ...
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6 months ago
56 minutes

Planthropology
118. The Poetry of Science, Nature Check, and Groups of Belonging w/ Dr. Sheryl Hosler
Send us a text Support the show As 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 c...
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6 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Planthropology
117. Chaos Garden Gremlins, Necessary Context, and Practical Landscapes w/ Sean Patchett
Send us a text Sean 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 landsca...
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6 months ago
56 minutes

Planthropology
116. National Parks, Leaving No Trace, and Touching Grass w/ Cassie Yahnian and Danielle LaRock
Send us a text Cassie Yahnian and Danielle LaRock share the captivating journey of their podcast National Park After Dark, celebrating four years of exploring the mysteries, histories, and conservation stories of America's public lands. • Former veterinary technicians who bonded over their shared love of outdoor spaces and morbid curiosity • Transformed casual conversations about national park mysteries into a wildly successful podcast • Use compelling storytelling to convey conservation mes...
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7 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Planthropology
115. Native Landscapes, Lo-fi Dad Jazz, and the Rungs of the Ladder w/ Rooey
Send us a text Roey, a music industry marketing professional and lo-fi producer, uses his "dad jazz" instrumental music to fund native plant installations across Nashville and beyond. • Growing up in a family of avid gardeners and nature enthusiasts instilled a deep appreciation for native plants and natural spaces • Names his songs after native plants and uses all proceeds to purchase seeds from Roundstone, a native plant seed farm in Kentucky • Transformed his yard into a 4,000 square foot...
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7 months ago
58 minutes

Planthropology
114. Food Communities, Growing Together, and No-bots w/ Dr. Jessica Tullar Caroom
Send us a text Dr. Jessica Tullar Caroom returns to the podcast to discuss the evolution of her community food systems work and the importance of building meaningful connections through growing and sharing food. • Growing Together Texas supports gardeners, growers, and cooks as three interconnected parts of a healthy food ecosystem • Creating an online farmers market (LBK Grown) that helps local producers collaborate rather than compete • Offering subscription produce boxes with seasonal veg...
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8 months ago
57 minutes

Planthropology
113. Houseplants, Diabolical Weeds, and Fickle Figs- Winter 2025 Q&A
Send us a text This episode is a delightful exploration of listener-submitted plant questions, offering insights into plant care, specific plant challenges, and the relationship between environmental conditions and plant health. - Overview of the seasonal Q&A format - Discussion on controlling bindweed and morning glory - Humidity’s nuanced effect on plant health - Benefits of indoor plants on air quality - Recommended houseplants for low-light conditions&nb...
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8 months ago
44 minutes

Planthropology
112. Gardening, Building Community, and BLT Sandwiches
Send us a text This episode emphasizes the importance of community, realistic expectations, and small beginnings in gardening. We explore how to nurture connections with neighbors, set achievable goals, and adapt to various living conditions to create a rewarding gardening experience. • Understanding why content creators should be careful with gardening recommendations • Setting realistic expectations about food production at home • The vital role of community in successful ...
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9 months ago
41 minutes

Planthropology
111. Dragon Fruits, Lichen, and the Most Important Plant Thing- Summer 2024 Q&A
Send us a textWhat's up Plant People?? It's been a minute since our last Q&A episode, and I have some good ones for you today! Thanks to @marahw1999, @honukaimi, and Shannon Perry (oz9podcast) for the outstanding questions! Be sure to check out the Lubbock Arts Alliance on Instagram and their other socials to learn more about Delightful Fantasy Flowers and enter for a chance to win some cool swag! Oh, and if you'd like to watch a cool time lapse of a dragon fruit blooming, you can f...
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1 year ago
43 minutes

Planthropology
110. Habitats, Invasive Species, and Possibly Antagonistic Bear Interactions w/ Ashley Bray
Send us a textGet ready to unravel the fascinating world of wildlife biology and plant science as we sit down with Ashley Bray, the insightful host of the Get Out Alive podcast. Have you ever wondered how the dynamics between plants and animals shape our ecosystems? Ashley shares her inspiring journey from childhood animal enthusiast to wildlife biologist, overcoming early academic hurdles and reshaping career expectations. We delve into the essential relationship between plant and animal eco...
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1 year ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Planthropology
109. Food as Knowledge, Eating Equitably, and Digital Literacy w/ Dr. Sarah Duignan
Send us a textWhat's up, Plant People? Join us as we welcome Dr. Sarah Duignan, the host of the AnthroDish podcast and a medical anthropologist, on a remarkable journey navigating food anthropology and community health. From her roots in Ontario, where a deep connection with nature began shaping her career, Sarah takes us through her academic route via Trent University, the University of Manitoba, and McMaster University. Discover how her passion transitioned from the study of ancient skeleta...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

Planthropology
108. Redeeming Lettuce, Starving Trolls, and Life as a Nutrivore w/ Dr. Sarah Ballantyne
Send us a textIf you've ever wondered how to enrich your diet without falling prey to restrictive eating, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, the brain behind the Nutrivore philosophy, joins us to illuminate the path towards optimal nutrition. Through our engaging dialogue, Sarah shares her transformative journey from research scientist to a passionate advocate for nutrition and health communication. We navigate her personal health challenges and how they led to the birth of Nutrivore, a way of life that p...
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1 year ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Planthropology
107. Deep Dive- Crisis Communication in Agriculture with Dr. Erica Irlbeck
Send us a textWhat's up, Plant People?? It's our first Deep Dive episode in quite a while. I was super excited to get to talk to my friend, Dr. Erica Irlbeck, again on the show. Erica is a Professor of Ag Communications, the Associate Dean of Outreach and Engagement for the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech, and the author of the Crisis Communication Guide for Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. We talked about everything from good communication,...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

Planthropology
106. Conservation Dogs, Spotted Lanternflies, and Horrifying Elevators w/ Melissa McCue-McGrath
Send 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 bust...
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1 year ago
1 hour 17 minutes

Planthropology
Send us a text A perfect circle of mushrooms in the grass can feel like a message. We follow that feeling into the heart of fungi and folklore with Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifini of Spirits, exploring why mushrooms unsettle us, how they anchor myth, and what they can teach us about living with limits and wonder. From fairy rings and house spirits to cordyceps and body horror, we trace the line between ecology and story: a mycelial network expands and fruits at the edge, myth calls it a ...