Planthropology

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Nature #37

If you're on this planet, plants have a HUGE impact on your life. Whether you're a vegan, a carnivore, or somewhere in between, plants are the basis of the food you eat, the clothes your wear, and the air you breathe. We don't intend just to teach you plant facts (though we'll do plenty of that), but to give you some insight into the cool people who work with them. From the soil to the plate to the climate, dive into the anthropology of plants (get it?) and learn a little more about why you should care about the world around you from the people who care about it the most.

Recent Episodes
  • 111. Dragon Fruits, Lichen, and the Most Important Plant Thing- Summer 2024 Q&A
    Aug 5, 2024 – 43:10
  • 110. Habitats, Invasive Species, and Possibly Antagonistic Bear Interactions w/ Ashley Bray
    Jul 12, 2024 – 01:18:16
  • 109. Food as Knowledge, Eating Equitably, and Digital Literacy w/ Dr. Sarah Duignan
    Jun 6, 2024 – 58:42
  • 108. Redeeming Lettuce, Starving Trolls, and Life as a Nutrivore w/ Dr. Sarah Ballantyne
    May 16, 2024 – 01:11:40
  • 107. Deep Dive- Crisis Communication in Agriculture with Dr. Erica Irlbeck
    May 9, 2024 – 58:45
  • 106. Conservation Dogs, Spotted Lanternflies, and Horrifying Elevators w/ Melissa McCue-McGrath
    Apr 18, 2024 – 01:17:41
  • 105. Native Plants, Academic Optimism, and Liquid Smoke w/ Dr. Robert Cox
    Apr 4, 2024 – 54:49
  • 104. Hope Springs Eternal
    Mar 21, 2024 – 28:33
  • 103. Plants Out of Place, Chalkboards, and Controlling Weeds w/ Dr. Peter Dotray
    Mar 7, 2024 – 01:06:05
  • 102. Climate Change, Saving Us, and Relentless Hope w/ Dr. Katharine Hayhoe
    Feb 22, 2024 – 01:06:47
  • 101. Garden Life, Cozy Gaming, and the Chelsea Flower Show w/ Kay Luthor
    Feb 8, 2024 – 56:31
  • 100. Plants to the Rescue!
    Jan 25, 2024 – 45:09
  • 99. Go Outside Kids, Staring at Plants, and Hugging Mountain Lions w/ Sarah Southerland
    Jun 22, 2023 – 01:00:55
  • 98. Your Brain on Plants, the Stress Buddy System, and Selective Green Thumbs w/ Morgan Johnston
    Jun 9, 2023 – 01:01:06
  • 97. Grandma's Plant Magic, Succulent Struggles, and a Creative Life w/ Amanda McLoughlin
    May 5, 2023 – 01:02:28
  • 96. Efficient Agriculture, Measuring Impact, and Scientific Storytelling w/ Dr. Clint Krehbiel
    Apr 28, 2023 – 54:01
  • 95. Earth Day Special- Recycling w/ Nick Nowicki and In the Grow
    Apr 21, 2023 – 01:02:05
  • 94. Climate Journalism, Objectivity, and Noodle Dome Road w/ Brandi Addison
    Apr 14, 2023 – 01:02:45
  • 93. Spring Garden Tips
    Mar 31, 2023 – 31:17
  • 92. Parasitic Plants, Arabidopsis Slander, and the Roller Derby Cactus w/ Elizabeth Kelly
    Mar 16, 2023 – 01:05:16
  • Plants in World Traditions- Staying Awake (Replay)
    Mar 10, 2023 – 35:42
  • 91. Black Apples, Rage Farming, and Weaponized Nonsense
    Feb 27, 2023 – 29:43
  • 90. January 2023 Q&A- Everything is Mustard
    Jan 27, 2023 – 34:36
  • 89. Learning how to be a human
    Jan 13, 2023 – 31:02
  • Storytelling, Explaining the Universe, and Hanging Out with Oysters w/ Abby Morrison- Replay
    Nov 18, 2022 – 38:56
  • 88. Plants, Pangolins, and PhDs w/ Jack Baker
    Nov 10, 2022 – 01:08:37
  • 87. Anniversaries and Continuing Not to Eat Your Friends w/ Kyle Tengler
    Nov 5, 2022 – 38:20
  • 86. Deep Dive- Plant Hunters Across the Ages w/ Natalie Sabin
    Sep 30, 2022 – 01:31:09
  • 85. Efficient Agriculture, Frankenmelons, and The Future- September 2022 Q&A
    Sep 9, 2022 – 39:55
  • 84. Pando, Plant Hacks, and the Best and Worst Fruit- June 2022 Q&A
    Jun 29, 2022 – 36:53
  • 83. A Lifetime of Botany, Mimulus Drama, and the Power of Names w/ Dr. Naomi Fraga
    Jun 17, 2022 – 01:01:07
  • In the Grow- Randomness and Squirrels
    Jun 11, 2022 – 36:46
  • 82. Water Quality, Crying About Math, and the Tea on Plant Groups w/ Emily Stamm
    Jun 4, 2022 – 01:01:25
  • Influencing Conservation, Finding Balance, and the Connectedness of Everything w/ Dr. Becky Bowling- Replay
    May 13, 2022 – 45:58
  • 81. Evolutionary Biology, Plant Collections, and Moss that Matters w/ Dr. Matt Johnson
    May 5, 2022 – 01:04:31
  • Let's Talk Plants: A Student Podcast- Ivan Rodriguez
    Apr 30, 2022 – 16:14
  • 80. Seedless Bananas, Growing Pumpkins, and Dustin the Plant Murderer- April 2022 Q&A
    Apr 28, 2022 – 30:53
  • 79. Tree Talk- Flowers and Fruits
    Apr 21, 2022 – 30:08
  • 78. Conservation Genetics, Cool Plants, and Coffee Pot Ramen w/ Dr. Chris Martine
    Apr 13, 2022 – 01:18:26
  • A Quick Update and #Reviews4Good
    Apr 8, 2022 – 07:32
  • 77. Live Oak Trees, Greenhouse Gremlins, and Rock & Roll- March 2022 Q&A
    Mar 23, 2022 – 42:23
  • 76. Tree Equity, Being Forest Proud, and the Joy of Common Things w/ Rae Tamblyn
    Mar 15, 2022 – 56:14
  • 75. The Worst Trees, Saving Your Ash, and The Shrimp Olympics w/ Dr. Dave Coyle
    Mar 8, 2022 – 59:15
  • 74. Grass-Type Pokemon and the Plants that Inspired Them w/ Ellen Weatherford
    Mar 1, 2022 – 01:24:36
  • 73. Carnivorous Plants, Repotting Struggles, and a Home Without Plants- February Q&A
    Feb 22, 2022 – 34:29
  • 72. Tree Talk- Life in a Changing Climate
    Feb 17, 2022 – 47:02
  • 71. Chestnuts, Plant Pandemics, and the Shrimp Invasion w/ Emily Dobry
    Feb 9, 2022 – 49:34
  • 70. Plant Market Absurdity- Monsteras Aren't That Cool
    Feb 1, 2022 – 21:18
  • 69. Tree Talk- Just Another Origin Story
    Jan 27, 2022 – 34:06
  • 68. The Power of Parks, Leaves on a Stream, and Mario Kart w/ Elana Gloger
    Jan 11, 2022 – 53:39
Recent Reviews
  • Jennibomb1
    I really really enjoy Vikram and the guests he interviews!
    I LOVE this show, it’s kid friendly and very informative without being over the top academic. Vikram is such a great podcaster and I enjoy episodes where it’s just him speaking on a topic or ideas and I also really like when he does interviews. If you are curious at all about plants, ritual and seasons regarding plants, the connections between people and plants, agriculture, history of food there is at least one episode that will make you happy. You should keep this one in your rotation. There is so much interesting and rich information, I feel like Vikram is also a friend because his way of speaking is so personable and easy to listen to! His students are lucky to have someone like him teaching them about agriculture and people. :)
  • ThisIsBenSilver
    Gentle and warm and fun
    I absolutely love listening to any expert talk about their thing… but the Plant Professor is a step above that. He’s got a very gentle way of talking about things… even the things that make him and. And I’ve learned so any cool things. One day I’m going to keep a plant alive… and that will be 100% because of Vikram.
  • laylajmaki
    love it!
    this is one of my favorite podcasts to play while i’m watering in the greenhouse! our entire staff listens in and it gives us plenty to discuss!
  • photopot
    Very informative!
    I love this podcast! It’s very informative and a great plant resource.
  • Potato Lady Bex
    Blooming with Goodness
    History, gardening, and science have a very important thing in common when it comes to me: I love them all, so long as someone else does the work. Fortunately, this podcast delivers on that front. Vikram has an easygoing and friendly personality that instantly relaxed me and pulled me in.
  • EcHammer01
    Relatable and knowledgeable!
    I started following the planthropology podcast after completing Vikram’s principals of horticulture class. I took the class thinking it would be an easy A to fit in with my tough schedule, but I wasn’t expecting his passion to to be nearly as contagious as I quickly discovered it was! He is a never ending source of plant enthusiasm and knowledge who is not only HILARIOUS but extremely relatable. The humor and transparency he shows when discussing everyday struggles and events (everything from falling behind in grading to mental health issues to being excited to share with others his own personal achievements) makes this show one of my favorites and the sole reason I now listen to podcasts!
  • kdeck218
    Plantastic Podcast
    Vikram has a great way of interviewing guests that leaves you feeling like you know them. I really enjoyed the latest episode on the deep dive into our food systems and I can’t wait for more of the deep dive conversations to come!
  • MrLocalLBK
    My Go To Plant Guy!
    Vikram is a wealth of knowledge! I have always appreciated the time he gives and the information he shares with me in person. Now we get to listen in on his conversations with other people and learn from them too!
  • DrinkDrunkDead
    His depth of knowledge is seriously impressive
    I absolutely love this show! Vikram is incredibly well spoken and knowledgeable about each topic that he covers. His show hits on so many topics that are dear to my heart and I truly enjoy listening to other people talk about them with as much passion as I hold for them. Honestly, it just makes me happy to listen to this show.
  • PDS Kirk
    Shout out to all the plant people!
    Plant person here shouting out to all other plant people to start listening to this show. Doesnt matter if you have one earthbox in your back yard or 10,000 acres if you enjoy plants then you will enjoy this show.
  • The Wild Life
    Love this show
    I discovered the show and Vikram via Twitter, and am so happy that I did.
  • bdjsjanz
    Great for experts and novices alike
    I’ve enjoyed listening to this during my commute so much! It’s casual, entertaining, and easy to follow, but I learn so much about from each episode. It’s also great to hear about everyone’s career path - as a biologist early in my career it is so helpful to hear about all the different avenues in this field! -Danielle
  • Paul Csomo
    An excellent podcast!
    The podcast about plants, agriculture, soil, water and conversations with interesting people that I didn't know I needed. Vikram presents the information in a way that is down to earth and interesting. Well done!
  • Thomas Couch
    Almost Human Podcast
    Love the energy and motivation! Keep it up, can’t wait to hear more!
  • PsychoBearcat
    Wonderful!
    I listened to all 8 episodes on an extended road trip to a science conference and it made/makes me so happy! Great idea, Vikram!
  • bigzbbq
    What an amazing podcast
    Love it so much 🖤
  • Krystlebell7
    One of my favorite podcasts!
    From horticulture to entomology this podcast will surely brighten your day.
  • This guy over here you know
    Great listen!
    When I first checked out the podcast, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to find a podcast that offers educational topics through casual conversations between passionate plant people! I personally like to listen in on my afternoon drive home!
  • an_actual_bug
    Fun and informative
    A great podcast to listen to if you enjoy expanding your knowledge in a laid back way. It’s an excellent resource for learning about plants and science, while also giving interesting info on the local community and Texas Tech. Definitely give it a listen!
  • seriouslyallen
    For more than plant people
    I was expecting a very nerdy over the top podcast, but the host Vikram is very personal with his guests. The show is presented like it’s just a couple of people having a chat over a cup of coffee. Can’t wait to see how this show develops. Side note: is I possible to get a sticker bundle? That includes “water is my jam” or “digging graves taught me about soil”.
  • jaelizabeth7
    Super Educational!
    This podcast has been such a treat! It has opened my eyes to a whole new world that has existed in the Lubbock community and surrounding area for years. If you are into plants, science, history, or just want to learn more about Lubbock and what’s going on at TTU, you need to check this podcast out!
  • Ransomdan
    Great Learning Podcast!
    I love this podcast. It is great hearing from a wide variety of stories and the passion of plant people. Definitely hit the subscribe button!
  • Jessica0501
    I liked what Kristen said
    Absolutely, plant people are the best people. I have learned so much from these conversations! What a diverse and unique range of people to tell stories. Thanks Vikram for creating this great vehicle for spreading the plant love!
  • Catabolic Kristin
    Plant people are the best people!
    I enjoy listening to the podcast. Vikram does an excellent job of drawing his guests into conversations that are entertaining and informative. I like the storytelling aspect immensely!
  • Tooyoungfoo
    Great content.
    Glad to have this podcast available. Very informative and fun content. Hopefully this podcast explodes. I’d like to see them traveling and bringing content from all the corners of the state.
  • RedRaider079
    Great Podcast!
    Even if you’re not a plant expert, this is a great podcast to follow. It teaches us about plants & conservation. Laid back, funny & full of information!
  • Cdcaustin
    Good stuff
    Well-made podcast with interesting conversations.
  • Iceberg-0428
    Great Conversations
    Really enjoyed the first episode. I loved the conservational style to the show. Made it easy to listen to and I learned things along the way.
  • Nerdy Plant Nerd
    Cool new show
    Really looking forward to this podcast! The previews were fun and I can't wait to hear more from the guests.
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