Send us a text 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 what they can teach us about living with limits and wonder. From fairy rings and house spirits to co ... Show More
Dec 4
126. Science Illustration, AI Cardinals, and Frozen Asters w/ J. Spahr
Send us a textWhat'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, accurate stories that spark curiosity. From watercolor botanicals to layered digital paintings and e ... Show More
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Oct 2025
124. Thunderstorms, Hidden Nature, and the Cryptonaturalist w/ Jarod K. Anderson
Send us a textWe 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 and how nature keeps us ... Show More
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Sep 2025
123. Gathered: On Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life w/ Gabrielle Cerberville
Send us a textGabrielle 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.• Moved to Virginia at the bas ... Show More
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