Fascinated By Fungi Podcast

Mushrooms have a misinformation problem as half-truths and falsehoods are propagated in the media and repeated with no critical review. In this episode I tackle the most common myths and provide my skeptical take. This is the episode to share with your friends and family who are still confused or afraid of mushrooms. Unfortunately this is also the last episode of the FbF podcast as the Callin app is shutting down. All episodes will be available on my Patreon and YouTube, but I’m not sure when they will be back up on streaming services. Thank you all so much for listening 🍄❤️

P.S. Sorry about the audio quality on this one, the mute button was on the whole time I was recording so I had to pull the audio off of YouTube.

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An overview of mycorrhizal relationships, including the “wood wide web” as a gateway concept, types or mycorrhizae (AMF vs EcM), marketplace economy for mycorrhizae, and a skeptical take on the common mycelial network.

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An overview of the ecology of fungi, covering the vast genetic diversity and life strategies employed.

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On my this special episode we dive into the spookiest and most frightening of fungi, just in time for Halloween. I can’t cover everything but I am doing my best! Sorry the audio is a little fuzzy in the first ~30s, it gets better!

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On episode 22 I talk about some of my favorite and most influential Mycologists, clubs, events, media, and books. I offer some summary thoughts on the end of season 1 of the FbF podcast.

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On episode 21 of the Fascinated By Fungi podcast I delve into the basics of mushroom cultivation. I talk about how to start growing at home, how to progress to a more involved setup, and address some of the challenges faced by commercial farms. I also talk about the innovations taking place in the MycoProtein space and the need for more sustainable meat alternatives.

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On episode 20 of the Fascinated By Fungi podcast I talk about how getting into mushroom hunting and spending time in nature can positively impact your mental health. I talk about the science behind why being out in nature helps us feel better (and more like ourselves). I will also touch briefly on how Psilocybe mushrooms can be a useful tool for tackling treatment resistant depression.

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On episode 19 we dive underground to find sublimely stinky truffles. I talk about the ecology and evolution of truffles (and hypogeous-like fungi) in relation to their environment. I talk about why truffles are so expensive, what makes them so alluring, and why cultivating them can be so difficult. Truffles are a luxury worth learning about.

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On episode 18 we dive into fungal fermentations with a special focus on my original favorite fungi, yeast aka Saccharomyces cerevisiae. I talk about the role of yeasts in nature then dive into how they have become integral to human food production through the fermentation of bread, wine, beer, spirits, etc… Grab a glass of your favorite fermented beverage and get ready to learn!

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On episode 17 of the Fascinated By Fungi podcast, I dive into the world of MycoMaterials. Beyond food, mushrooms and mycelium can be used to make everything from sustainable cruelty free leather to insulation, packing materials, plastic substitutes, and even coffins!

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