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 • 154 episodes

Planthropology

Latest Episodes

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

125. Spooky Mushrooms, Modern Folklore, and Mycelial Mind Control w/ Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifni

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...

October 30, 2025 • Season 6 • Episode 125 • 1:04:58

124. Thunderstorms, Hidden Nature, and the Cryptonaturalist w/ Jarod K. Anderson

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 a...

October 17, 2025 • Season 6 • Episode 124 • 49:34

123. Gathered: On Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life w/ Gabrielle Cerberville

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....

September 26, 2025 • Season 6 • Episode 123 • 58:05

122. Green Communities, Urban Conservation, and Just Showing Up w/ Gary Cocke and Carole Fergusson

Gary Cocke and Carole Fergusson share their journeys in sustainability and community conservation, revealing how partnerships between universities, cities, and local organizations create meaningful environmental impact in Waco and beyond.

September 04, 2025 • Season 6 • Episode 122 • 1:05:44

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