The Fungi Oracles

In “Ep. 7: Little Birds of the Woods: I'm already getting too political ” we get to discuss our first psychoactive mushroom! The Little Birds of the Woods is a magical little fungi species that has played a role in Mesoamerican indigenous cultures for millennia. It's fascinating physiology mixed with its intimate relationship with humans makes this episode a must listen! You’re going to love this...

In “Ep. 6: The King Oyster: ” we get to discuss yet another edible fungi! The King Oyster has been used for millennia in culinary practices, making its connection to human culture unmatched. This episode has the perfect mix of learning about the intrinsic value of the King Oyster, how it fits into its ecosystem, and learning about the historical prevalence of the fungi species. You’ll hear all of...

In “Ep. 5: The Turkey Tail: They love a rotting log” we get to finally discuss our first truly nutritious fungi species. The Turkey Tail has been used in general health practices for millennia, spanning well into ancient civilizations. We will talk about all of the characteristics that make Turkey Tails common across the world, including its ability to stay resilient through freezing temperatures....

In “Ep. 4: The Anemone Stinkhorn: Alien Invaders” we learn about a fungi species that looks like it should live undersea, but it typically pops up in your garden! From its gleba to its rotting flesh stench, the anemone stinkhorn is a fungi species that is unlike any other. In this episode we will focus on new vocabulary terms and structures, funky adaptations, and interesting species interactions....

In “Ep. 3: The Verdigris Agaric: Ooey, gooey, beautiful!” we discuss a turquoise beauty. From slime covered caps to princess partial veils, these fungi have so many captivating and unique characteristics. You will learn about its anatomy, niche, habitat, taxonomic classifications, and more! We also spend some time reviewing common life cycle and reproduction patterns so you can become an expert on...

In “Ep. 2: The Piggyback Rosegill: It’ll grow on you” we discuss one of the only and rarest parasitic mushrooms on Earth! You will learn about how to identify the Piggyback Rosegill, its ecological importance, and its evolutionary ties to the Clouded Funnel. We deep dive into the life cycle and reproductive strategies of the Piggyback Rosegill and focus on how it has adapted specifically to its ec...

In “Ep. 1: Death Cap: There are better things to be afraid of” we discuss the niche, anatomical structure, evolution, and direct impacts that Death Caps have on human health. There is a focus on becoming acclimated with common words in mycology, such as “mycelium”, “gills”, and “caps” and take our time getting to know each other through Biology 101 words. You will be shocked by the unique evolutio...