Episode Notespodcast #botanyafterdark #foxgloveHello, friends! Today, we're talking about foxglove, or Digitalis purpea and how it's had roles as healer, poison, and ornamental over the years. Let's discuss ^_^ f you've any topic requests, f

Oleander, Oleandrin, and Covid-19 | Botany After Dark, Epi 9

May 18th, 2021 44m 11s

Episode NotesI'd wanted to do this episode earlier, but life happened. In this episode of Botany After Dark, we talk about Oleander, it's derivative Oleandrin, and the concerning nature of some people's health advice. This episode was filmed

Discussions of Absinthe with an Ethnobotanist | Botany After Dark Podcast, Epi 8

May 8th, 2021 38m

Episode NotesToday, I'm joined by one of my ethnobotanist friends who has studied absinthe for the past several years. We discuss how it's made, what botanicals are included, and more! Many thanks to my Patreon patrons and Twitch subscribers

Amantia muscaria and Santa | Botany After Dark Podcast, Epi 7

Dec 31st, 2020 39m 8s

Episode Notespsychoactive #amantiamuscaria #botanyafterdarkpodcastAt long last the podcast is being revived! Today we're talking about the potential correlation between the Amantia muscaria mushroom and Santa's flying reindeer. All sources ar

Tobacco | Botany After Dark, Epi 6

Oct 24th, 2019 12m 53s

Episode NotesI have wanted to cover tobacco for a while but in light of recent regulations surrounding vaping and general accessibility to tobacco products, it seemed apt to do so now. Today, we discuss the storied history of this plant that

Climate Change | Botany After Dark, Epi 5

Sep 17th, 2019 9m 54s

Episode NoteToday, we get a touch political. Today, we talk about Climate Change and the very real, often volatile ways it shows itself. The time to act is now, dear friends. Sources:Washington Post | Daily Mail | The Independent | 360OnHi

Poison Oak | Botany After Dark, Epi 4

Sep 10th, 2019 9m 59s

Episode NotesIn this episode, we venture to the forest floor of the Californian forest to explore the multi-faceted wonder that is Western Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum).Cover Art: Image by Joshua Nichols from Pixabay | Music: "Fore

The Amazon: A History

Sep 6th, 2019 7m 28s

Episode NotesToday, September 5th is Amazon Rainforest Day. As such, I thought it fitting to discuss the history and significance of the region. Links, as always are below.Sources: What can I do?Petitions: [Specifically Regarding the Fire

The Amazon is Burning | Botany After Dark, Epi 3

Aug 24th, 2019 13m 22s

Episode NotesToday, we venture to the Amazon, not to observe the diverse multidimensional network of life, but to bear witness to the destruction occurring and demand change. I will post additional information as it becomes available, though

The Tomato | Botany After Dark, Epi 2

Jul 31st, 2019 17m 20s

Episode NotesToday, we venture into the world of the tomato, exploring its storied history. What is this plant, how was it misrepresented for centuries, and do the species grow? That is what we will discuss in today's episode of Botany After

The Morning Glory | Botany After Dark, Epi 1

Jul 20th, 2019 11m 31s

Episode NotesIn today's episode, we dive into the weird and wonderful world of the morning glory, specifically the Mexican morning glory (tlitliltzin, Ipomoea. tricolor), a vibrant blue and featured in the episode artwork, and the Beach moonfl

Prequel

Jul 10th, 2019 3m 17s

Episode NotesHello, everyone! Welcome to the podcast. This introductory episode is the equivalent of the first day of class: meeting the instructor and going over the course breakdown. Next week's transmission will be a full episode though.

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