In our last episode of Banana O’Clock, we discuss how organizations around the world are trying to save the banana from its environmental and economic threats. We also discuss an exciting new book, “Bananas Bananas Oh Dear Bananas” with the authors in our first ever interview segment! Steve shares beautiful poetry and a terrible joke.

Link for “Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World” by Dan Koeppel:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/299017/banana-by-dan-koeppel/

Link for cover of “Bananas Bananas Oh Dear Bananas” by Cam and Sebby: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19lkIaSITXhqIn1hZR334bbcsQwVH_iEh/view?usp=sharing

If interested in obtaining the full book, please contact [email protected]

In this episode, we discuss the environmental threats that the banana faces. Steve has multiple poetical surprises, Anu muses on whether banana chips count as bananas, and British cuisine makes yet another appearance.

Neruda poem: https://immigrationhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PabloNeruda.pdf

Acrostic poem:

Bright yellow peel, a wonderful sight,
A sweet and simple, healthy bite.
Natural energy, easy to eat
A perfect snack for a morning treat
Nourishing potassium it has a ton
All-around fantastic for delicious fun

In this episode, we lighten things up with a discussion of the many ways bananas influence culture. We learn about bananas in art, Anu is horrified by banana sandwiches, and Steve tells TWO jokes!

Links:

Savanah Bananas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaZDeDSMpcc

Yes, we have no bananas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QqkrIDeTeA

Art: https://bananacraze.uniandes.edu.co/language/en/obras/art,ecosystems,identities/maria-jose-argenzio-4/

Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedian_(artwork)

Https://www.npr.org/2024/11/21/nx-s1-5199568/a-duct-taped-banana-sells-for-6-2-million-at-an-art-auction

Https://www.artbasel.com/stories/banana-antonio-henrique-amaral-art-basel-miami-beach?lang=en

Banana Q:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzAvwvuVKQ

Warning: This episode gets into the darkest periods of banana history; avoid listening with children. Otherwise, we learn about mixing Coca-Cola and bananas, Mr. Rogers' unusual banana predilections, and whether Anu can enjoy alternative banana products.

Links:

Bananas and Coca-Cola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXPscNNfEIQMr. Roger's Criminal Banana Behavior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvbdUkcYo5o

This week, we discuss the banana business and how it influenced global economies, business practices, and how a few small companies became enormous conglomerates. Anu learns the correct plural for the word "octopus," and we discuss what should and should not be on a banana split.

Episode 1: An introduction to the podcast and a focus on the banana peel! Steve and Anu discuss the growing cycle of the banana plant, learn about why banana peels are so funny, and wonder where all the feral pigs in NYC went.

How to open a banana: https://youtube.com/shorts/pkH1q_ekEnM?feature=share

How bananas grow and flower: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HrnTRFx4t4U