KK the Plant Biologist with a Thirst for Mycology

Flora Funga Podcast

Science EN ↓ 227 episodes

Let's get down N nerdy with plants and fungi on Flora Funga Podcast. I'm all about bridging the gap between plants, fungi, and humans. Come listen to the underrated nerdy topics of flora and funga. Everything's connected above and below ground. Feel free to contact me at www.florafungapodcast.com/contact

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KK the Plant Biologist with a Thirst for Mycology

Episodes

51: The Movement of Water in Flora with Dr. Ruhland (MY FIRST REOCCURING GUEST!) 25.01.2023 1:08:20

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with my past plant physiology professor from Mankato State Dr. Christopher Ruhland. We cover topics involving water and the process of water movement through plants. Other topics include: Who is Dr Ruhland? What research was he apart of in Antarctica Releasing ancient stuffs from permafrost? What is water? Why is it important? W...

50: The Truth on Algal Blooms with Damon Tighe 11.01.2023 47:58

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Damon Tighe ( @damontighe ) about alga blooms. Damon is a biotech educator, biodiversity explorer, and has an interest in funga and urban design. He worked in molecular biology on the Human Genome Project. He currently trains high school community college teachers how to incorporate molecular biology like DNA sequencing and...

49: Plant Music with Plant Wave by Joe Patitucci 21.12.2022 42:08

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Joe Patitucci the creator of Plant Wave. Joe is the creator of PlantWave , a device that translates real-time electrical currents from living plants into music, creating harmonious sound environments powered by nature. PlantWave uses two sensors attached to a plant's leaves and a mobile app to create a continuous stream...

48: The Weirdest Flora and Funga with @Mr_plantgeek 07.12.2022 53:24

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Michael Perry ( @mr_plantgeek ) a Hortpreneur, Traveler, TV Presenter @packedlunchc4 He also is a host of the @plant_based_podcast . He also wrote a book called Hortus Curious where he covers the wacky world of plants and fungi. Some topics we cover are: What got him into flora and funga What is a Hortpreneur What is egg an...

47: ENERGYbits®: The Most Sustainable Superfood you aren't Thinking about with Catharine Arnston 23.11.2022 1:22:31

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Catharine Arnston is the Founder/CEO/Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits® an expert in algae for wellness, nutrition, beauty, biohacking, mitochondria and longevity. She is a nationally recognized thought-leader, seasoned corporate executive, experienced entrepreneur and sought-after speaker. Catharine has an MBA, BA and...

46: Sargent's: How to Get into the Green Industry with Cathy Maxson 09.11.2022 42:28

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Cathy Maxson, the Head Grower and my supervisor from Sargents Greenhouse in Rochester Minnesota, USA. Cathy worked as a baker up until she needed a second job to fill time. She started as a waterer and has grown into a Head Grower position. She has taught me so much already this season about greenhouse maintenance and how b...

45: Planet 13--THE WORLDS LARGEST MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY with Zach Brengman 26.10.2022 51:41

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Zach Brengman, a friend of mine from Mankato, and now a senior buyer at the largest medical cannabis dispensary in the world: Planet 13! He went from being a budtender to moving up the ladder in just a couple years. We catch up and cover topics like: The journey of becoming a budtender What is Planet 13? How BIG is it? What&...

44: FEM (Female, Enby, More) in STEM with Kristin Lathem-Scott 12.10.2022 1:06:05

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Kristin Latham-Scott. She is part administrative part teacher at Western Oregon University. She has lead undergrad research on Drosophila melanogaster and created a community on campus called FEM in STEM which stands for Female, Enby, and MORE in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We are going to...

43: The Funga Connection Between Jewish Resilience and History with Hani Portner (They/Them) 28.09.2022 1:16:41

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Hani Portner, they are located in Berlin, Germany. We recorded this in Brussels, Belgium while we were traveling to Europe. Hani is a trans queer Jewish flora and funga lover who is involved with German history. They're huge in their local community for planting mushroom memorial gardens that honor unrepresented people...

42:(BELGIUM: IN PERSON INTERVIEW) De Econier, Your Ecological Gardener with Duane Van Hoogen 07.09.2022 43:14

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Join the Patreon to watch this in person interview. This week we chat with Duane Van Hoogen from De Econier. He has grown up around farms and became fascinated by the relationships of plants and animals. He found passion in his studies of ecology and wildlife. Duane and Flora Funga Podcast go hand in hand while we both believe that everything is r...

41: How Does one Acquire a Medical Card with Dr. Stephan Dahmer of Green Goods Dispensary 24.08.2022 58:53

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Stephan Dahmer, the Chief Medical Officer at Vireo Health and a board-certified family doctor with a passion for health and healing. He studied the relationships between plants and people as well as the traditional beliefs that surround them. Green Goods Rochester Minnesota is only 1 out of 14 dispensaries and will be contin...

40: How to Recycle/Compost with Danny Mishek (Proven Winner's Partner) 10.08.2022 1:06:02

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Danny Mishek, the president of SelfEco. This was created by a 3rd generation manufacturer. He realized that all petroleum pots ever created are still living TODAY! He wanted to change that. Proven Winners has partnered up with SelfEco for their compostable pots to change the green industry. In this chat we talk about: What...

39: Plant Disease Clinic (PDC) with Brett Arenz 22.06.2022 44:59

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Hello my scientists, this week we chat with Brett Arenz, the director of the Plant Disease Clinic at the University of Minnesota. He runs plant pathology lectures as well as diagnoses thousands of samples per year submitted by: homeowners, horticulture, landscaping, forestry, and agricultural groups. This service is important to help protect nati...

38: Fungi Sex and How it Differs from Plant Reproduction with Nik Money 25.05.2022 1:11:35

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Nik Money about fungi sex. Nik Money has written many books on fungal growth. I first learned about him while reading Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard: The Mysterious World of Mushrooms, Molds, and Mycologists. I have been saving this interview for the perfect moment and I am glad to finally have him on to educate such an impo...

37: Learn about Spices with Ethan Frisch from Burlap & Barrel 11.05.2022 1:02:24

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review SUPPORT the SHOW with my New Patreon! This week we chat with Ethan Frisch from Burlap & Barrel about the journey of spices. Burlap & Barrel is an international food supply chain that sources the best spices from around the world. Ethan leads Burlap & Barrel sourcing, importing and international logistics. He also creates the relationsh...

36: Identifying Active Fungal Compounds with Nammex (North American Medicinal Mushroom Extracts) 27.04.2022 1:28:52

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Jeff from Nammex Organic Mushroom Extracts. Since 1989, Nammex specializes in mushroom products and has organically verified mushroom extracts. Nammex focuses on the scientific analysis of active compounds found in the mushrooms. Dive in while we cover some fun topics around identifying the active fungal compounds and why it...

35: Conservation Work with Arizona Conservation Corps (AmeriCorps) 13.04.2022 1:03:55

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review SUPPORT the SHOW with my New Patreon! This week we chat with Emma Nehan-Sprinstead with Arizona Conservation Corps. AmeriCorps is about uniting, strengthening, impacting, and leading the youth community through service and volunteering. Their programs promote personal growth as well as experiential learning while integrating the principles of com...

34: The Science Behind Mycorrhizal Applications (MA) with Melissa Flora 30.03.2022 43:12

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review SUPPORT the SHOW with my New Patreon! This week we chat with Melissa Flora from Mycorrhizal Applications (MA), a microbial-based biorational solution for sustainable agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and forestry. The mycorrhizal fungi colonize plant roots to create a symbiotic relationship in which MycoApply maximizes the plant success. Joi...

33: Rooted in Spirit with Mana Mycelium and Gary Harbo (My First in Person Interview!) 16.03.2022 1:08:52

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Gary Harbo from Mana Mycelium. With his local mushroom farm he aims to recycle profits into educational programs to restore health to our local ecosystems. He works with farms, schools, healthcare providers and food consumers to boost both ecosystems and human health. As a mushroom company his mission is to enrich the lives...

32: Mushroom Revival: Reviving Health using Functional Mushrooms with Alex Dorr 02.03.2022 1:13:12

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Alex Dorr the CEO at Mushroom Revival and Co host of Mushroom Revival Podcast. He and his business partner has started a functional mushroom supplement brand that is the first USDA certified organic mushroom capsules and gummies. His mission is to bridge the gap between fungi and humans. Join us while we discuss some fun to...

31: Zbiotics: Proudly using GMOs to Ease Hangovers with Zack Abbott 16.02.2022 1:07:04

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat with Zack Abbott the CEO of Zbiotics. He has previously worked in a labs dealing with HIV and bacteria. Zack has his PhD in microbiology and immunology. He got interested in the positive affects of probiotics and how they can make genetically modified organisms to help us in our everyday lives. Get your own Zbiotics product by...

30: The Future of Farming (Regenerative Agriculture) with Allen Williams 02.02.2022 1:03:44

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Flora Funga Podcast Feedback Survey **Please fill out survey to win a PRIZE** This week we chat with Allen Williams a 6th generation family farmer. He is a founding partner of Understanding Ag and Soil Health Academy. He consults with farmers and ranchers around the world about the future of farming using regenerative agriculture. Join us while we...

29: How to Look at Plants in a New Perspective with Brooke Sackenheim Co-Creator of Sovereignty Herbs 12.01.2022 1:10:40

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Flora Funga Podcast Feedback Survey **Please fill out survey to win a PRIZE** This week I chat with Brooke Sackenheim, an herbalist, program director and co-creator of Sovereignty Herbs. She thrives at teaching new perspectives on how to use herbs. Brooke works with flower essences and loves the ability to connect people with plants on a heart and...

28: The History of Christmas Funga with Kevin Feeney 29.12.2021 1:27:36

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Flora Funga Podcast Feedback Survey **Please fill out survey to win a PRIZE** This week we chat with Kevin Feeney, the author of Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology, & Exploration. Kevin is a cultural anthropologist and lawyer. His primary research includes examining legal and regulatory issues dealing with the religi...

27: Who is the "Gentleman Forager" with Mike Kempenich 15.12.2021 1:02:28

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Flora Funga Podcast Feedback Survey This week we chat with Mike Kempenich, my previous boss from Gentleman Forager, he is the company owner and president. Mike is an exotic mushroom cultivator, forager, instructor and wild foods distributor from Minneapolis Minnesota, USA. His professional goals with Gentleman Forager is to deliver top-quality spe...