MO Mushrooms
I'm a Missouri gal obsessed with the magical world of mushrooms! I want to educate myself along with you all on everything from growing your own edible mushrooms, to the latest medical research involving the benefits of our fungal friends.I experiment with all different kinds of formatting, you'll hear interviews with guests, as well as how-tos on foraging and cooking wild mushrooms. You'll even hear in depth discussions on mushrooms as they relate to spirituality, and how they have been incredibly important to humanity since the beginning of our life on Earth! I highly encourage questions from the audience- I will answer anything and everything about mycology! I am so very amateur compared to many other mushroom enthusiasts and mycologists out there, I consider myself a curious "citizen scientist" and I promise to present the most accurate facts possible, correcting myself any time it's necessary.There are all kinds of great podcasts out there about mushrooms, and many of them focus on the North American coasts, but I want to add a Midwest focus to the mix. We have a unique and beautiful landscape that provides us with some amazing 'shroomy goodness.
MO Mushrooms
Episode 3: Candice Cramer
Candice Cramer is a visual artist working towards completing her masters thesis in Maryland. She has lived out on the east coast for 6 years now, but I met her while we were both at Southeast Missouri State and working at a restaurant in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was the first person who I had heard of foraging for mushrooms, so I wanted to have a discussion with her about her experiences in Missouri, and how they are still influencing her life and her art. We also discuss John Cage, one of the most influential composers of the 20th century and a person who had a huge impact on the world of mycology. He was an avid mycology enthusiast throughout his entire life and we discuss the many ways fungi influenced his compositions.
Candice suggested some wonderful books, and provided information on where to find her art work!
Atelier Editions:
John Cage: A Mycological Foray
Mushroom Book
Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora
Candice's website: cehcart.com
Insta: @cannediice
What were your thoughts about our discussion? Let me know! momushroompod@gmail.com
Music:
Track: Summer Vibes
Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios
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