Flora Funga Podcast

Flora Funga Podcast

By KK the Plant Biologist with a Thirst for MycologyScienceEducationNature
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  • 62: Aging is a Disease: How to Live to be 120 years old with Tucson's #1 Mycologist

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    Flora Funga Feedback Survey ** WIN A PRIZE. This week we chat with @Desert_alchemist (a guest recommendation from Katie from AZ). Hernan Castro has ethically wildcrafted and sustainably foraged mushroom and herbs. He is also Tucson's #1 mycology influencer/mycopreneur. We cover all topics like: how to regenerate your brain using mushrooms, how to live forever, and is aging a disease?

    Resources Mentioned are on my website

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    Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
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    1 hr 10 min
  • 61: BONUS| Fantastic Fungi Recap and Why We LOVE Paul Stamets

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    Flora Funga Feedback Survey ** WIN A PRIZE. This week I go over my review of Fantastic Fungi and other amazing updates. Listen, maybe you'll be shouted out as well.

    Thank you to...
    Howard Sprouse
    Paul Stamets
    Fantastic Fungi
    Fungi Magazine
    Amy Stewart
    Podfest Global
    New YouTube Subscribers
    My Patreon Subscribers
    The Villages Grown
    AND MUCH MORE

    All links are on my website: https://www.florafungapodcast.com/61

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    Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
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    22 min
  • 60: The Villages Grown: If it Doesn't Walk, Swim, or Fly...WE'LL GROW IT (An Inpersons & My NEW Employer)

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    Please fill out Flora Funga Feedback and WIN a PRIZE** This week we have a special inperson interview with Drew Craven the Executive Director of The Villages Grown. (My NEW Employer!) Grown is all about feeding their residents fresh and nutrient dense produce here in The Villages, Florida. They believe that healthy living begins with healthy eating and I agree. Drew and his crew is making unprecedented movements within the greenhouse space and plan on expanding tremendously over the next few years. Make sure to check out the YouTube to watch the FULL tour and interview.

    All resources  are found on my website: https://www.florafungapodcast.com/60

    A huge thanks to Randall Simonson for helping with the editing of this video.

    Where to find Drew/The Villages Grown:
    https://thevillagesgrown.com/

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    Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
    Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day

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    51 min
  • 59: BONUS| The Last of Us recap and I MET ALEX & ALLYSON GREY!

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    ***Fill out this Survey to WIN A PRIZE*** This week I cover the Last of Us True/False and some other exciting shout outs and updates. Flora Funga Podcast is GROWING.  Go watch to 58: The Way of Water is in a Crisis. Go follow him on Twitter. I have a FB group where I go LIVE every Sunday at 730PM EST. (Next week topic is on how to consume cannabis).
      Interview with Howard Sprouse.
     My interview with Mike Kempenich
    (THE LAST OF US RECAP) some T/F : What facts did you think were true or false? I am excited about my JOB interview tomorrow at The Villages Grown retail store. Next Wednesday I will be releasing The Villages Grown in person interview. Stay tuned on the YouTube channel for a professional tour and interview.
    Art Church by Alex and Allyson Grey (Check out Alex Greys work)
    GO CHECK OUT MY FLORA FUNGA merch image on my website. Do you love CrimePaysbutBotanyDoesnt? Sign up for @the.Dendro.lab on IG for planty webinars, next weeks chat is Tree Sex! Some people from the Turf Hub Podcast are asking to collab with me. Shout out to Podfest Global for all the amazing guests and presentations this week.

    Check out the merch store www.florafungapodcast.com/merch
    Also my Patreon (www.patreon.com/florafungapodcast)

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    Text (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs 

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    Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
    Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day

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    31 min
  • 58: The Way of Water is in a Crisis featuring a Soil Scientist

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    Flora Funga Feedback Survey |This week we chat with a soil scientist, Mriganka De, from Minnesota State University-Mankato. He got his BS and MS in Soil Science in India and a Ph.D. degree in Soil and Water Science from the University of Florida. After finishing his Ph.D., he continued his academic career as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Idaho  and Iowa State University. (Make sure to check out the YouTube for the visuals during this interview) 
    Some topics we cover in this episode:

    • What is the water cycle
    • Fog Drip?
    • Wtf is corn sweat?
    • What are some qualities that make good soil health?
    • source vs sink?
    • farming practices
    • what is the future of farming?
    • How does our food suffer from water?
    • Microbe analogies
    • How can you have drought and flooding at the same time?
    • What can we do to practice sustainability?
    • Why do we only grow 2-3 crops anymore?
    • What is a bioreactor?
    • How can flora and funga help the quality?
    • Have humans ruined the soil?

    Where to find Mirganka:
    Research
    Instagram
    Twitter
    Email: [email protected]
    Resources Mentioned:
    Listen to  Episode 51 about the Movement of Water
    Episode 50: The Truth Behind Alga Blooms

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    727-477-5974

    Support the show

    Text (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs 

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    If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening  $keenie19 on Cash App

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    Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
    Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day

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    1 hr 9 min
  • 57: BONUS| Sneak Peak to Florida Herbal Conference 2023 & Other Stuff that's Making Me Happy

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    This week is a unique episode where I give some more updates, shout outs, and a sneak peek into the Florida Herbal Conference 23. I will be posting the final Florida Herbal Conference episode COMING SOON.

    Some resources mentioned:
    My website (Join the Newsletter + 10% merch)
    My new Merch (10% off in the newsletter)
    Flora Funga Feedback survey
    Florida Herbal Conference
    Facebook Group where I hold the LIVES every Sunday at 7:30 PM EST
    Noal Farm
    Email: [email protected]

    People Interviewed:
    Robin Greenfield
    Florida Herbal Conference (Rita)
    Jeff Trapani
    Brackin Firecracker
    Kyla Parker
    Walden Farmacy
    David Warfel

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    727-477-5974

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    Text (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs 

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    Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
    Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day

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    18 min
  • 56: Breaking the Binary: Teaching Repetitive DNA Biology and STEM Equity as a Trans Scientist

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    This week we chat with Robin Aguilar, a PhD candidate in the Beliveau and Noble Labs at UW Genome Sciences. Their research is focused around repetitive DNA biology, microscopy, and genomic technology development. They play a big role in justice-centered learning spaces in STEM for minoritized and marginalized students. We discuss topics around their article, "Breaking the binary by coming out as a trans scientist," as well as TigerFISH a software tool they developed to help perform imaging of satellite DNA in single cells. Other topics include:

    • FOOD is SCIENCE
    • Having STEM support is key
    • They were working on the human genome 
    • TigerFISH
    • How to link this with flora and funga
    • What does Robin's typical day look like?
    • How does being a trans scientist impact you in your field?
    • The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist
    • Biggest struggle vs excitement 
    • Go listen to Ep 20: Lichenology can be Both Scientific and Artistic and How They're Underrated with Steven and Lili 
    • What is 2 spirit

    Where to find more of Robin:
    Website
    GritHub
    Twitter
    Resources Mentioned:
    TigerFISH
    The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist
    Go listen to Ep 20: Lichenology can be Both Scientific and Artistic and How They're Underrated with Steven and Lili 
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    Florida Herbal Conference CODE "FLORAFUNGA" for $50 off
    Join the Flora Funga FB Group (where we have weekly lives)
    A Modern Healer's Journey
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    Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
    Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day

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    55 min
  • 55: BONUS| Nerdy Jobs: An inside look into the diverse and captivating display of careers in plant and fungi science

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    Hello my Scientists, this week we have another bonus episode covering shout outs, updates, and my new project called "Nerdy Jobs." A huge thank you to all the people that comment on my content (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Patreon).

    If you know someone who would be a perfect fit for Nerdy Jobs please share this episode to them or message me with a contact to get them on the podcast.

    Thank you to Adam for always engaging with Flora Funga Podcast!

    Check out my FFP Feedback Survey and please fill out! (takes about 3 min) and if I receive 75 responses (I have only 2 right now) you'll be entered to win a free version of "Hidden life of Trees" and get a FREE bonus episode.

    DM me the word "MERCH" to get a t-shirt (I will have a link up on my website to purchase soon)

    Check out my new Patreon Video on planting Carolina Reaper Peppers

    Thank you for the support my Scientists

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    Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
    Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day

    ...

    18 min
  • 54: Mushroom Hunters Tarot: Welcome to a space where Mycology and Mythology Meet

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    This week we chat with Joe Buckley, the creator of the Mushroom Hunters Tarot deck.  Joe started as an artist who was deeply passionate about mythology and now has created a funga tarot deck that aligns with both. Soon he will be traveling  for the upcoming Mushroom Hunter’s Odyssey project. In this episode we cover topics like:

    • What got him into mushrooms and tarot?
    • What are the steps into making this deck?
    • Has this deck opened up doors for you?
    • CHECK OUT @CentralTexasmycology
    • The Mushroom Hunters Odyssey
    • My traveling podcast called "Fungal Frontiers, Plant Pioneers"
    • How did you replicate tarot and mushrooms
    • SOME TAROT EXAMPLES
    • The connection between science and spirt
    • Do you have a favorite card?
    • Do you have a favorite mushroom?
    • If you had unlimited funds what would you study?
    • Listen to my episode with Sam the Fungi

    Where to find more of Joe:
    Mushroom Hunters Tarot Deck
    Instagram

    Resources Mentioned:
    Flora Funga Feedback (FREE book and bonus episode if I get over 75 responses!)
    FB Lives
    Gentleman Forager
    Florida Herbal Conference (use code FLORAFUNGA for $50 off)
    Episode 5: Why Plant and Fungi Interactions are Important
    Book Recommendations
    Episode 6: How to become a Mushroom with Sam the Fungi
    DM me to get your Flora Funga Podcast T-shirt

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    Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
    Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day

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    55 min
  • 53: BONUS EPISODE: I Took Notes so YOU don't have to--My Top 10 Take Aways from Podfest2023 (Updates, Shoutouts, and Engagements)

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    New Style of FLORA FUNGA PODCAST where I do house keeping/ Shout outs/and ENGAGE! In this episode I also cover my top 10 take aways from Podfest 2023
    1. Thumbnails and Hooked Titles
    2. Press kit for monetization
    3. Email Marketing
    4. Make 10 min vids as well as 1 min shorts
    5. Chat GPT anything!
    6. Get out of your comfort level
    7. Build your brand
    8. Tell your listeners exactly what you want...
    9. Network baby
    10. Engage, Engage, Engage

    Again thank you to everyone that helped me up until this point as well as in the future for Flora Funga Podcast

    Lets grow and build this podcast TOGETHER

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    Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
    Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day

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    27 min

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