Planthropology
If you're on this planet, plants have a HUGE impact on your life. Whether you're a vegan, a carnivore, or somewhere in between, plants are the basis of the food you eat, the clothes your wear, and the air you breathe. We don't intend just to teach you plant facts (though we'll do plenty of that), but to give you some insight into the cool people who work with them. From the soil to the plate to the climate, dive into the anthropology of plants (get it?) and learn a little more about why you should care about the world around you from the people who care about it the most.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 150
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
102. Climate Change, Saving Us, and Relentless Hope w/ Dr. Katharine Hayhoe
What's up, Plant People? Have you ever felt the weight of the world's climate crisis on your shoulders, yet struggled with the notion that one person's actions might be too insignifican…
101. Garden Life, Cozy Gaming, and the Chelsea Flower Show w/ Kay Luthor
What's up, Plant People? Today's episode blooms with the extraordinary tale of Kay Luther, a Chelsea Flower Show gold medalist turned game developer whose story is as rich and vibrant a…
100. Plants to the Rescue!
What's up, Plant People! After a much longer-than-expected hiatus, I'm finally back with Episode 100! It's been a wonderful 4(ish) years, and I thought the perfect way to celebrate the …
99. Go Outside Kids, Staring at Plants, and Hugging Mountain Lions w/ Sarah Southerland
What's up Plant People! Today's guest is someone who I've unabashedly called, on multiple occasions, "The Funniest Person on the Internet." She was reluctant to wear the title, but I'm …
98. Your Brain on Plants, the Stress Buddy System, and Selective Green Thumbs w/ Morgan Johnston
What if you could explore the complexities of the human brain while also discovering the fascinating world of plants? Join me as I sit down with behavioral neuroscientist Morgan Johnsto…
97. Grandma's Plant Magic, Succulent Struggles, and a Creative Life w/ Amanda McLoughlin
What's up Plant People?? I don't want to spoil too much of this fantastic conversation, but today's episode with Amanda McLoughlin was super special to me. When I first starting to get …
96. Efficient Agriculture, Measuring Impact, and Scientific Storytelling w/ Dr. Clint Krehbiel
What's up Plant People?? I'm honored today to have Dr. Clint Krehbiel, Dean of the Texas Tech University Davis College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, as a guest! Dr. Kre…
95. Earth Day Special- Recycling w/ Nick Nowicki and In the Grow
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94. Climate Journalism, Objectivity, and Noodle Dome Road w/ Brandi Addison
What's up, Plant People?? In today's episode, my friend Brandi Addison and I talked about her life as a journalist, climate solutions advocate, and environmentalist. Brandi is the regio…
93. Spring Garden Tips
Happy spring, Plant People! I thought to celebrate, I'd do a quick episode with some of my top tips for prepping and planting your garden in the spring!
Like I mentioned in the episode,…
92. Parasitic Plants, Arabidopsis Slander, and the Roller Derby Cactus w/ Elizabeth Kelly
What’s up Plant People?! I hope you’re ready for our first guest interview in quite some time, because its a GOOD ONE. Today’s guest, Elizabeth Kelly is a PhD student at Penn State Univ…
Plants in World Traditions- Staying Awake (Replay)
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91. Black Apples, Rage Farming, and Weaponized Nonsense
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90. January 2023 Q&A- Everything is Mustard
Hey there, Plant People, it's time for another listener Q&A episode! Thanks so much to Tyler, Finvaara, Rebecca, JBomb, and ForeverNPC for submitting such fun and thought-provoking ques…
89. Learning how to be a human
Happy 2023, my friends! My new years resolution is to be more consistent with this podcast and to seodn more time connecting with yall! Today's episode is part of what I talk with my st…
Storytelling, Explaining the Universe, and Hanging Out with Oysters w/ Abby Morrison- Replay
I've been thinking a lot about storytelling lately and decided I'd repost one of my favorite episodes with one of my favorite storytellers! Enjoy this replay of my first episode with Ab…
88. Plants, Pangolins, and PhDs w/ Jack Baker
Jack's Links
Twitter: @OnlyJackBaker, @PangolinPodcast
Instagram: @PangolinPodcast
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87. Anniversaries and Continuing Not to Eat Your Friends w/ Kyle Tengler
Plant People, can you believe it's been 3 years?? I want to thank you SO MUCH for being a part of this journey and for being patient with me the past few months. There's so much great P…
86. Deep Dive- Plant Hunters Across the Ages w/ Natalie Sabin
What's up, Plant People?? I have a good one for you today! Crowd favorite from the way back when, Natalie Sabin, returns for a deep dive into plant hunter from the past. Come learn abou…
85. Efficient Agriculture, Frankenmelons, and The Future- September 2022 Q&A
What's up plant people??? It's been SO LONG since we've gotten to hang out and I'm so excited to be back at it again after a long summer break. Let's jump back in today with a listener …