Send us a text Coffee. Coffee coffee coffee. Coffee coffee. Coooofffffeeeeee! Ok so on this episode, I talk with Dr. Kerry Mayfield about plant breeding, his awesome coffee roasting business (have I mentioned that I love coffee), traveling the world, the ethics and philosophy of science, and so much more awesome stuff. We couldn't nearly fit everything we wanted to cover into an hour or less, so we'll just have to have Kerry back on one day to chat again. Enjoy today's wonderful episode and don'...
Jul 21, 2020•59 min•Ep. 22
Send us a text Trees. Trees are the best thing. I've always been a huge tree nerd and I get super excited about the opportunity to talk with other tree nerds. Jon Motsinger is the Department Head of Central Texas Operations with the Texas A&M Forest Service and one of the most knowledgable arborists I've had the plasure of knowing. He's witty, funny, and really cares about trees and the environment. Join us as we chat about trees in the envrionment, the effects they have on human health, how...
Jul 07, 2020•53 min•Ep. 21
Send us a text Reviews and stuff! I always love to hear what you humans think about the show, so I thought I'd read some reviews today, play some promos of a few excellent podcasts, and announce a contest for you to win some stuff! Come up with a funny backstory by July 20, 2020 for the 1-star Planthropology rating on iTunes that came without a review, send it to me on social media or via email at planthropologypod@gmail.com, and I'll pick my favorite. The winner will get a shoutout on the July ...
Jun 30, 2020•31 min
Send us a text EPISODE 20! We made it! I'm not planning on stopping anytime soon, but big milestones are fun! Thanks for listening and for all the support. Y'all, today's episode is great. Dr. Becky Bowling is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Urban Water with the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M. She's also hilarious, brilliant, a wonderful educator, and one of my very closest friends. I've wanted to interview Dr. Becky for the show since it started, and wa...
Jun 16, 2020•47 min•Ep. 20
Send us a text How about a bonus episode? Listen to Episode 1 of the Jolly Green Scientists podcast that I'm co-hosting with Erfan Vafaie! It's fun and sciencey and great! Do us a huge favor and subscribe to the show wherever you like to listen to podcasts and drop us a review on Apple or Podchaser. It'll help with our exposure early on and let us know we're headed in the right direction! Links to the show in all the places are below! Apple: https://apple.co/2ML2AsA Podchaser: https://bit.ly/2XM...
Jun 12, 2020•31 min•Ep. 5
Send us a text I'll be honest, my heart is super heavy this week and I struggled with today's episode. Between my first plan falling through and just not feeling my backup idea, I was pretty lost until I remembered this little recording I did with my son Bradley from the end of March. It's silly, kind of pointless, and chaotic, and I hope it's a fun distraction from...well all the everything going on. Hang in there, friends. Be bold, smart, and kind in all your interactions and in your lives. **...
Jun 02, 2020•35 min•Ep. 19
Send us a text Memes. Olives. Guerrilla ecologists. What do all these things have in common? We talk about them all in this awesome episode with Rhett Barker and Curtis Sarkin from Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends. They were gracious enough to re-record with me after I had some technical problems and I'm so glad they did. We laugh a ton about memes and get serious about ecology. You're going to love it! Wild Green Memes for Ecological Fiends Twitter: https://twitter.com/WildGreenMemes Face...
May 26, 2020•59 min•Ep. 18
Send us a text Y'all, I'm so excited for you to hear this one. Abby Morrison is the Publication Systems Assistant for ACSESS, a blogger, podcaster, writer, and such a cool person. We got to nerd out about science, storytelling, plants, science communication, Tolkien, and so many other things. I feel like I've found a friend and kindred spirit in Abby, and this episode made me so happy. Also, go check out her podcast Field, Lab, Earth where you might hear a familiar voice on the most recent episo...
May 19, 2020•41 min•Ep. 17
Send us a text Hey Plant People! I'm SO excited about today's episode. Paige Boyle is a Presidential Doctoral Research Fellow at Utah State, an advocate for Women in STEM, a self-proclaimed "earthworm whisperer," and a wonderful human. We talked about her experiences in graduate school, how completely freaking WILD earthworms are, how to plug in as a graduate student (and important it is to be able to say now), and what's it's like to be a woman in a STEM field. It was so much chatting with her ...
May 12, 2020•40 min•Ep. 16
Send us a text It's episode 15 and I'm so excited! Thanks so much for hanging in there with me through all the fun and nerdiness! To celebrate episode 15, I want to do another sticker giveaway! If you'll leave me a review on Apple or Podchaser (links below) then send me a screenshot, I'll mail you a couple of stickers and a handwritten thank you note for being the best! You know who else is the best? My guest today. Dr. Sarah McAnulty is a squid scientist, a professional science communicator, an...
May 05, 2020•38 min•Ep. 14
Send us a text Howdy, intrepid Plant People! I hope you're doing OK! I have a great guest for you today. Dr. Joey Young is an Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science at Texas Tech University. He's an excellent educator who's committed to teaching both in the classroom and out in the community. Joey is my PhD advisor and has been a long-time friend and mentor. It was great sitting down to talk with him way back in December, and I'm excited for y'all to finally hear this episode! You can find Joe...
Apr 28, 2020•45 min•Ep. 14
Send us a text What's up, Plant People?! I'm so excited for you to hear today's episode! I had the chance to interview Dr. Erica Irlbeck and Kelsi Opat (twice...you'll hear more about that in the episode) from the Texas Tech Department of Agricultural Education and Communications. We talked about how to address distance education, changes that may be coming in academia, how to be effective communicators, and an interesting concept known as "The Nerd Shield." I think you're going to love it. Give...
Apr 21, 2020•53 min•Ep. 13
Send us a text What's up plant people? I recorded the episode with my friends Amber Bates and Kaylee Deck of Grove Hill Farms like 1000 years ago, and I can't wait for you to hear it! Their business is a super rad agrotourism operation in North Texas and was such a beautiful place to record. I got to sit in Amber's dining room in her home on the farm and catch up with these two wonderful humans. Make sure you go check out Grove Hill Farms if you're ever in the Dallas metroplex or in North Texas ...
Apr 14, 2020•45 min•Ep. 12
Send us a text Jessica and I were texting the other day, and there were a few things she wanted to add to the most recent episode in light of our current public health situation. Please hang in there, friends, and don't give up hope! Links from Jessica: Resources to help you be successful if you are wanting to grow your own: https://www.westtexasorganicgardening.com/ Texas A&M Agrilife: https://lubbock.agrilife.org/links/horticulture/ @lbkhorticulture on Facebook and Instagram I love this im...
Apr 10, 2020•22 min
Send us a text Hey, what's up Plant People? I hope everyone is doing well during these wild times we're in. I can't wait for you to hear today's episode. My guest, Dr. Jessica Tullar Caroom, is an epidemiologist and public health professional, community activist and organizer, leader of an organization that addresses hunger through gardening efforts, and the founder of a school garden movement in Lubbock. She's brilliant, insightful, and funny, and we dive deep into some of the issues surroundin...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text I should come up with good show notes for this, but it's late, and my brain is tired, and there's this pandemic thing going down. Just listen in to me talk about plant stuff, struggle with technology, and answer some questions! As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It really helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! Also, check out Planthropology on our website and various social media pages, a...
Mar 24, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text What's up, Plant People! It's episode 10 and the Crossover event of the Century! That's wht my guest, Ellen Weatherford and I decided anyway. Ellen is host of the Just the Zoo of Us podcast. It's a WONDERFUL show that teaches us the ins and outs of 2 animals per episode. Along with her husband, Christian, Ellen does such a great job of providing a fun, family-friendly journey through the Animal Kingdom. You could, and %1000 should, find Just the Zoo of Us at the links below. Thank...
Mar 17, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Hey, everyone! Super nerdy bonus episode coming at you! I'll be posting the recording of my first live show, Plants in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, from Lubbock-Con 2020 a couple of weeks ago! Tune in tomorrow for my thoughts on world building, Tolkien, weird blue aliens, and, like, so much Sam Gamgee. It was a lot of fun and I think you'll really enjoy it! Prepare yourself for a whole different kind of plant nerdiness! As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review P...
Mar 10, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text What's up, Plant People? Let's talk about insects. Come on, you know you want to. It'll be fun. Everyone's doing it. You guest today is Texas A&M AgriLife Extension IPM specialist, Erfan Vafaie. We had an incredible conversation about insects, science, life, and moving from Canada to East Texas. You're going to love it. Check out the links below to find Erfan and follow all the cool things he does! Six Legged Aggie: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website As always, thanks ...
Mar 03, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text What's up, Plant People?? I have a great one for you today. I sat down (several months ago, actually) with my dear friend Kristin Bingham to talk about plants, college education, and just life in general. Kristin is an Assistant Professor of Biology at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. She also runs the greenhouse and gardens at SPC (sound familiar?) and is super hilarious. There are actually times I'm concerned we're the same person Kristin is also the host of the Catabol...
Feb 18, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text What's up, Plant People? It's your host, Vikram Baliga, back again with Episode 7! Listen, do you like water? Of course you do! I know for a fact you like to drink, eat, bathe (at least I hope), and, well, just have the ability to live in general. Water is totally necessary for life and 100% irreplaceable to us as living organisms. It's a good thing there are people like Katherine Drury out there! Katherine is the Education and Outreach Coordinator with the High Plains Underground...
Feb 04, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text Dr. Glen Ritchie is an associate professor of crop physiology and chair of the Department of Plant and Soil Science at Texas Tech University. Dr. Ritchie took on the role of Department Chair in September of 2019 and has already made a big impact on the students, staff, and faculty in the department. I got the chance to sit down and have a great conversation with Dr. Ritchie about everything from his thoughts about the directions in which academia should to his goals as a researche...
Jan 21, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text Hallie Casey is one of the hosts and the mastermind behind the One to Grow On Podcast. On this amazing pod, they "dig into questions about agriculture and try to understand how food production impacts us and our world." Kid, adult, and scientist (which falls somewhere between) friendly, One to Grow On fights the good fight of science and agricultural communication and really just a delight to listen to. Tune in today as I chat with Hallie about everything from 4-H and Extension, t...
Jan 07, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Hey there, plant people! It's our first bonus episode! I was recording remotely from home one day, and my little dude came into the room and wanted to talk into the microphone. I decided it would be a lot of fun to see what he had to say. He didn't disappoint! Join us as we discuss our favorite plants, dinosaurs, ice cream, numbers, jokes, and all kinds of other stuff. This was a fun episode that, at the very least, meant a TON to me. I'm happy to have this memory immortalized on ...
Dec 24, 2019•21 min
Send us a text What's up, Plant People? To some, horticulture may seem like a dying field. Russ Plowman doesn't agree and thinks the future actually looks bright, as horticulturists will become more and more important as populations grow and the climate changes. Listen in for a great discussion about the many and various things one could do in horticulture, like floral design, nursery growing, landscape design, food production, education, and much more. Turns out, Russ Plowman has done pretty mu...
Dec 17, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text Why don't people grow their own food anymore? How should we be planning our landscapes to best save our limited water resources? How do you keep birds from eating your tomatoes? Where's the best place to get hamburgers in rural North Texas? Check out Episode 3 with Lubbock County Horticulture Agent Christina Reid to find the answers to all of these burning questions and more! Find Christina and all the cool things she does in community education at the links below: Facebook: Lubbo...
Dec 03, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text On Episode 2, we'd like you to meet the Texas Plant Guy, Daniel Cunningham. Daniel is an educator with Water University, part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Research. Daniel is passionate about good food, water conservation, native plants, and education. We discuss his upbringing and early love for plants and gardening, his day to day life as an AgriLife Educator, and what about his job gets him up every more and keeps him excited about going to work. You can find Daniel ...
Nov 19, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Episode 1 is finally here! Sit back, relax, and listen to the soothing mouth-sounds of my dear friend, Kyle Tengler. He's a man that passionate about good food, nutrition, and the environment. We discuss the somewhat twisting path he took into plant science, his current pursuits, TV chefs, and a lot about the natural and anthropological history of the big, flat mountaintop we live on. As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favor...
Nov 05, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us a text Support the show As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack! Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning compo...
Nov 01, 2019•46 sec
