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.

Podcasting since 2019 • 158 episodes

Planthropology

Latest Episodes

Deep Roots Podcast- The Future of Ag Education w/ Lance Nicholas

What's up, Plant People? Today's a bonus episode, and I'm coming at you with a special crossover from our new Davis College podcast, Deep Roots, featuring recent Texas Tech graduate Lance Nicholas. Lance and I talked about his undergraduate res...

July 30, 2026 • Season 7 • 25:48

129. Terracotta Pots, Plant Poop, and Immortal Trees- Summer 2026 Q&A

What's up, Plant People?? It' time again to answer your burnign plant questions that jump from backyard pruning to big-picture ecology, keeping the science clear and usable. We sort out plant naming, native planting nuance, and a few gard...

July 24, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 129 • 46:57

128. Botanizing, Complex Answers, and Being Part of Nature w/ Dr. Ben Goulet-Scott and Dr. Jacob Suissa

What's up, Plant People! I'm back today with an episode that's been a LONG time coming! I chatted with Dr. Ben Goulet-Scott and Dr. Jacob Suissa back at the beginning of the year to talk about their social media outlet/non-profit/incredible new...

July 16, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 128 • 1:01:48

127. 40 by 40, the Future, and Some Good News

What's up Plant People?? Planthropology is finally back! It may look a little different over the next year, but ride along with me today and let's chat about the plans I have and the cool stuff that's coming up. Thanks for sticking with me, and...

July 10, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 127 • 21:58

126. Science Illustration, AI Cardinals, and Frozen Asters w/ J. Spahr

What's up, Plant People?? On today's episode, I chatted with scientific illustrator, J Spahr of @Science_Visuals to unpack how art turns complex research into clear, ...

December 04, 2025 • Season 6 • Episode 126 • 1:01:25

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