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A lighthearted plant-based podcast exploring the vegetal roots of history and folklore - what might kill you and what makes a decent snack. New episodes released every fortnight.

Twigged Podcast


    • Jul 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    14 - Garlic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 27:07


    In this final episode of Twigged's first season, Alice and Alex discuss the mighty, versatile, and sometimes a little stinky... garlic. We've got ancient physicians, pharaoh's tombs, vampires, and... shockingly... MORE crammed into this 27-minute episode. Sit back with your garlic-saturated carb of choice and have a listen (bonus points if you catch Alex saying "cookling" and trying to style it out).

    13 - Apples

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 29:12


    We're bringing it back to basics with everyone's favourite classic, the Apple. Witches? Check. Greek gods and goddesses? Check. Apple pie? You betcha! Cyanide...? Ok maybe just a touch. Follow the scent of fresh-baked goodness to find out what Alice and Alex have to say this time. We've also got some extra special musical treats courtesy of our friends, Rich and Emily.

    12 - Foxglove

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 25:25


    In this antepenultimate episode of Twigged Season 1, Alice and Alex discuss the elegant Foxglove (or Digitalis). Listen to find out how best to annoy a fairy, muffle foxy footsteps, or entice a witch in for tea.

    11 - Cherry Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 25:55


    If you've ever revelled in the sight of tightly-packed blossoms, found bliss in hoovering up every last crumb of a Bakewell tart, or ordered a cupful of maraschino cherries as snack (no?... just us...?) we've got an episode for you. This time, Alice and Alex explore the facts and fictions of the beautiful cherry tree.

    10 - Thistles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 26:06


    Get your sturdy boots and gloves on! This week, we're exploring the iconic world of thistles. Another absolutely top-notch listener suggestion brings us a rich array of stories. We've got marauding spirits! We've got careless soldiers! We've got breastmilk! It's all very rock-and-roll.

    9 - Dandelion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 26:15


    Ah the dandelion - friend, foe, and source of unlimited (well...) entertainment. Have you ever wanted to expand your repertoire of dandelion-related games? Yes, you say? You've never wanted anything more? Excellent! Alice and Alex have got you covered. Add some crunchy facts and juicy stories and you've got yourself a delicious auditory dish.

    8 - Myrtle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 23:32


    A truly excellent suggestion from listener Ben led us to this - our new favourite plant. From now on, you can find Alice & Alex covered head-to-toe in this delectably-scented bush. Will the foliage get in the way of our recording equipment? Maybe. Will it be worth it? We can only assume the answer is yes. Now plug in those headphones and let us tell you what Aphrodite's been up to.

    7 - Rosemary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 24:51


    Our very first listener request episode is here! A winner on potatoes, at a wedding, or in your hair - come unlock the secrets of Rosemary with your hungry hosts, Alice and Alex. (And by that we definitely mean hungry for knowledge - in no way and at no point have stomach growlings been edited out of this episode).

    6 - Hawthorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 26:41


    Apart from those menacing thorns and scraggly branches that seem to reach out in a way that isn't entirely un-scary, what is there to know about the hawthorn tree? This episode we've got witches and wizards, fairies, a battle for the crown, and an excellent reason to have a water fight.

    5 - Potatoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 25:27


    Beige and boring, right? WRONG! This week, Alice & Alex serve up some rich potato history and legend. Featuring condors, vicuñas, Marie Antoinette, and the planet Mars... it's a tightly-packed clown-car of an episode.

    4 - Yew

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 26:34


    Yew trees - are they there to convert pagans, repel livestock, or guide ghosts? In this episode, Alice and Alex explore the symbolism of these ancient trees and have a look in on some of their more practical applications.

    3 - Stinging Nettles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 24:44


    Ruiner of walks, enemy of bare ankles. How do they achieve their eponymous sting? What do they have to do with fairies? And the eternal question... can you eat it?

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    2 - Mistletoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 23:00


    Mistletoe - the kissing plant. But what is it? Where is it? And what does it have to do with Christmas?

    1 - The Rowan Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 25:13


    Featuring facts, folklore, and some questionable jelly, join our hosts Alice and Alex as they discuss the beautiful Rowan Tree (or Mountain Ash, or Thor's Helper... or whatever you're like to call it).

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