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.
Episodes
139 episodes
111. Dragon Fruits, Lichen, and the Most Important Plant Thing- Summer 2024 Q&A
What'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
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Episode 111
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110. Habitats, Invasive Species, and Possibly Antagonistic Bear Interactions w/ Ashley Bray
Get 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 ecosys...
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Episode 110
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109. Food as Knowledge, Eating Equitably, and Digital Literacy w/ Dr. Sarah Duignan
What'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 dee...
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Episode 109
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108. Redeeming Lettuce, Starving Trolls, and Life as a Nutrivore w/ Dr. Sarah Ballantyne
If 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 dialogu...
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Episode 108
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107. Deep Dive- Crisis Communication in Agriculture with Dr. Erica Irlbeck
What'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 En...
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Episode 107
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58:45
106. Conservation Dogs, Spotted Lanternflies, and Horrifying Elevators w/ Melissa McCue-McGrath
Ever 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 d...
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Episode 106
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105. Native Plants, Academic Optimism, and Liquid Smoke w/ Dr. Robert Cox
What's up, Plant People?? I hope you're well! My guest today is a long-time mentor and friend, Dr. Robert Cox. Dr. Cox is a restoration ecologist whose wisdom in prairie ecosystems and passion for academia are as deep-rooted as the native...
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Episode 105
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104. Hope Springs Eternal
What's up, Plant People?? Living through all the *unprecedented times* we have been over the past few years has really gotten old. I think a lot fewer things should be getting precedented, but that's just me. We could all use a little more hope...
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Episode 104
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103. Plants Out of Place, Chalkboards, and Controlling Weeds w/ Dr. Peter Dotray
What's up Plant People?! I have a great one for you today with one of my former professors and current colleagues, Dr. Peter Dotray. We had a great conversation about life as a professor and academic, what's changed over the years, how do we de...
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Episode 103
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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 insignificant to make a difference? Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, an atmospheri...
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Episode 102
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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 as the gardens she designs. In an industry where creativity ...
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Episode 101
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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 past and look forward to the future was to talk about a pro...
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Episode 100
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45:09
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 sticking with it! Sarah Southerland is the communication an...
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Episode 99
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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 Johnston, aka Ask a Neuroscientist, for an engaging conversation a...
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Episode 98
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1:01:06
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 into podcasts, Amanda's show, Spirits, was a huge ins...
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Episode 97
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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. Krehbiel has a background in Animal Science and ruminant nutri...
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Episode 96
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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 regional agriculture and natural resources reporter for the USA ...
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Episode 94
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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, I wrote a non-fiction kids book about plants a...
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Episode 93
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31:17
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 University studying parasitic plants, a brilliant science commu...
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Episode 92
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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 questions! As always, if you'd like to submit questions for...
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Episode 90
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34:36
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 students about on their first day of class. From time managem...
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Episode 89
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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 Abby Morrison from way back in 2020! In other news, t...
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