The Two Guys One Plant Podcast

By Messy Veggies

What's The Two Guys One Plant Podcast about?

Just two guys exploring a new vegetable, fruit or nut each week. Deep diving into the history, nutrition, medicinal uses, planting and growing, storing and of course the best ways to cook and eat it.

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The Two Guys One Plant Podcast episodes:

10.26.2020
28 - Two Guys 27 Plants - A Recap Show
We are 27 episodes down and thought it was a good time to reflect on the journey so far. We talk about all our favourite parts, the episodes that wowed us the most, the facts that blew our mind and...
10.12.2020
27 - Star Anise or could it be Star In The East
Another fascinating episode about a special spice, Star Anise. Used in many cuisines for both sweet and savoury dishes, we explore deeper into how it moved around from country to country. We also talk about nutrition and cooking with Star Anise,...
09.28.2020
26 - Bok Choy - The soup spoon of plants
We are back after a week's break. Ready to fill your ears with tales of Bok Choy and how amazing this vegetable is. You will be fascinated with the crazy amount of nutrition this plant holds and delivers to your...
09.15.2020
25 - Rhubarb - Careful, it's poisonous
Many look at rhubarb as a fruit because of the wide application of rhubarb dessert recipes. In spite of the fact that botanists and horticulturists disagree in that it's scientific classification of this species, as a vegetable. All the more...
09.08.2020
24 - Figs - The natural rainforest regenerator!
This episode about figs is literally mind-blowing. It's hard to put into detail the grand history of figs and how they have impacted and helped in the civilisation of the human race. Enjoy this episode.
09.01.2020
23 - Coriander - Why do people think it tastes like soap?
About 10% of the global population has strong hate towards coriander. Believe it or not, there is a whole bunch of science behind why this is the case. We talk in detail about this and the research that has come...
08.24.2020
22 - Cumin - The Ironman of Plants
We thought we knew all there was to know about cumin. But after completing our research this week, we discovered there are so many hidden features of this amazing plant that you wouldn't even know. We talk about this in-depth...
08.17.2020
21 - Pineapple | Plus a bonus interview with Tessa Carroll of Ahimsa Collective
Did you know that there are more than 200 flowers produced by a single pineapple plant? These flowers have their individual fruits, in fact they are small berries, which look like scales. These individual berries join together to form a...
08.10.2020
20 - Capsicum vs Bell Pepper vs Red Pepper - Are they all the same?
This week we look at the capsicum fruit. We talk about many different aspects of this plant, from its use in chemical weapons to the common names and whether the capsicum is the same as the bell pepper. As always we...
08.03.2020
19 - Sunflower Seeds - The Cashew Replacement
We all love looking at sunflowers, but these beautiful flowers have a wide variety of uses. Originating in North American, the native Americans held this plant in high regard. It is also one of the most nutritious seeds you can...
07.27.2020
18 - Cauliflower | Plus a bonus interview with Shaun Quade of Grounded Foods
Cauliflower is one of the most nutritious vegetables on a calorie for calorie basis. Often overlooked it boasts a wide arrangement of vitamins and minerals that help boost many functions within the body. As always we discuss the history of...
07.20.2020
17 - Fennel - Got Milk?
You won't believe the diverse nutrition available through fennel and its different components. From the bulb to the seeds and its filigree spindles at the top of the plant. There are countless benefits to this plant and we discuss all...
07.13.2020
16 - Pomegranate - The forbidden fruit?
Information surrounding the symbolism of pomegranates in religious association and mythology are extensive. Beliefs in its powerful properties, and its depictions in art, have abounded since prehistory. The contexts of ancient pomegranate art are religious and/or elitist. You will be surprised...
07.06.2020
15 - Parsley: Not just a s#*t garnish
Did you know that parsley was never eaten in ancient times due to it's superstitious aura? With that said though, Parsley has an incredibly dense nutrition profile which rivals most other herbs. We talk all things Parsley and take you...
06.30.2020
14 - Carrot
Can carrots actually make you see better in the dark, or was this brilliant marketing ploy that still stands to this day? Is it better to eat carrots raw or cook them to absorb the most nutrients? We talk all...
06.18.2020
13 - Sage
Sage has a long and illustrious history both medicinally and nutritionally. With its place firmly fixed into Roman history, in the first books written on pharmacopeia. It was used in ancient Egyptian medicine, right through the Middle Ages and into...
06.12.2020
12 - Garlic
It's a hot one this week. garlic is one of the most highly regarded medicinal vegetables in the plant kingdom, throughout multiple difference historical civilisations. From the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, Japanese and Romans. We explore the different medicinal uses...
06.05.2020
11 - Avocado
Avocados are one of the oldest fruits in existence. Pair that with their extraordinary nutrient-dense qualities and you have one fascinating fruit to talk about. As always we dive right into the long history of avocados, talking through their use...
05.29.2020
10 - Oranges
If you want to know literally everything about oranges, this is the podcast for you! We dive very deep into where oranges originated, being that they did not exist without the merging of two other fruits! Tim also talks in-depth...
05.22.2020
9 - Snow Peas
Welcome to the seemingly boring world of the snow pea. This little plant actually has a lot of hidden secrets and packs a big punch nutritionally. In this episode, we discuss the brief history of the snow pea and its place...
05.15.2020
8 - Peanuts
Crunchy Peanut Butter or Smooth? It was the first question we needed to ask when we discussed peanuts. It's divided many people, but we all have a preference. In this episode, we discuss the weird and vast world of peanuts. Another...
05.08.2020
7 - Plums
Did you know that Plums are one of the oldest fruits in the world? Taking a significant place in many cultures throughout the world, from the Australian Aborigines, with their bush tucker to China's long history with the plum. We...
04.30.2020
6 - Broccoli
Broccoli is a relatively young vegetable compared to some, but it carries a lot of history and nutritional benefits, which we discuss in detail during this podcast. Did you know that broccoli is a giant bundle of unopened flowers, or genetically...
04.24.2020
5 - Strawberry
Five shows down and this week we look into the exciting world of the Strawberry. Many weird and wild revelations are had in this episode of the Two Guys One Plant Podcast. For instance, did you know that the Strawberry...
04.17.2020
4 - Thyme
In the fourth episode of Two Guys One Plant, we are exploring a herbal world. Researching the very expansive world of the herb, Thyme. We speak about the extensive history and medicinal uses for this amazing herb before getting stuck...
04.10.2020
3 - Beetroots
In the third episode of Two Guys One Plant, we are venturing deep into the wondrously nutritious world of Beetroots. We get stuck into the history of the beet plant and where they originated, the nutritional and medicinal benefits. Together...
04.03.2020
2 - Onions
In the second episode of Two Guys One Plant, we are venturing deep into the multi layered world of the Onion. We start with the same question each week is an onion a fruit or a vegetable? Then we get...
03.23.2020
1 - Tomatoes
The very first episode of Two Guys One Plant, where we kick off this podcast discussing the wide world of Tomatoes. We start with the biggest question of them all. Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Then we...

What's The Two Guys One Plant Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Two Guys One Plant Podcast episodes:

28 - Two Guys 27 Plants - A Recap Show

27 - Star Anise or could it be Star In The East

26 - Bok Choy - The soup spoon of plants

25 - Rhubarb - Careful, it's poisonous

24 - Figs - The natural rainforest regenerator!

23 - Coriander - Why do people think it tastes like soap?

22 - Cumin - The Ironman of Plants

21 - Pineapple | Plus a bonus interview with Tessa Carroll of Ahimsa Collective

20 - Capsicum vs Bell Pepper vs Red Pepper - Are they all the same?

19 - Sunflower Seeds - The Cashew Replacement

18 - Cauliflower | Plus a bonus interview with Shaun Quade of Grounded Foods

17 - Fennel - Got Milk?

16 - Pomegranate - The forbidden fruit?

15 - Parsley: Not just a s#*t garnish

14 - Carrot

13 - Sage

12 - Garlic

11 - Avocado

10 - Oranges

9 - Snow Peas

8 - Peanuts

7 - Plums

6 - Broccoli

5 - Strawberry

4 - Thyme

3 - Beetroots

2 - Onions

1 - Tomatoes