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Best podcasts about matt candeias

Latest podcast episodes about matt candeias

Tiny Matters
In defense of plants: Pitfall traps, rancid aromas, and other wild pollination strategies with Matt Candeias

Tiny Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 28:31 Transcription Available


On Tiny Matters we just weren't giving enough love to plants, but we're dedicated to fixing that! In this week's episode, we chat with Matt Candeias, the host of the podcast In Defense of Plants. We tackle a subject that we had definitely oversimplified in our minds: pollination. From stinky corpse flowers to pitfall traps to faux fermentation, the way plants have evolved so many strategies to reproduce is beyond fascinating. We can't wait to take you all on this pollination ride!Send us your science stories/factoids/news for a chance to be featured on an upcoming Tiny Show and Tell Us bonus episode and to be entered to win a Tiny Matters coffee mug! And, while you're at it, subscribe to our newsletter at bit.ly/tinymattersnewsletter. Links to the Tiny Show & Tell story are here and here. All Tiny Matters transcripts and references are available here.

Space Cave
271 – Botany with Matt Candeias pt. 2

Space Cave

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 63:03


Continuation of an excellent chat with Botanist and host of In Defense Of Plants, Matt Candeias. Music at the end from Akira Galaxy with Silver Shoes.

Space Cave
270 – Botany with Matt Candeias pt. 1

Space Cave

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 59:52


Matt Candeias, of the great In Defense of Plants, is back to share some lager and chat about Botany. Music at the end from Alaska Reid with Back to This.

The Grease 2 Podcast
#4 – 4 - Reproduction

The Grease 2 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 44:37


Episode Notes It's the episode you've been waiting for. Er, at least, it's the one Cool Rider Terence has been waiting for! This episode is rated PG-13 for sexy sex stuff, so you know we had fun with this one. Thanks to Claire for being our guide through the hot, sticky sweet world of plant orgies; she was an incredible fount of knowledge. We forgot to shoutout Cool Rider TJ in the episode, so we're doing that here. Thanks CRTJ! Episode notes: The Song/Scene: https://youtu.be/Wcpc0uX3nZQ Filipino lip-sync that we didn't get to: https://youtu.be/PIfJNx_kT3Y The first sweater girl was Lana Turner. For more reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweater_girl Correction: Young Love was a number 1 in 1957. Here is the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm3p1dCSA5Y Claire references In Defense of Plants by Matt Candeias, “the ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants.” This is a link to the blog where you can buy the book: https://www.indefenseofplants.com/ See you next time for “Who's That Guy?” Email: grease2pod@gmail.com Twitter: @grease2pod Instagram: grease2podcast Facebook: grease2pod www.deucedollars.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Designers of Paradise with Erik Van Lennep
Matt Candeias – Plants Make a Living

Designers of Paradise with Erik Van Lennep

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 50:18


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The Plant Passion Podcast
{Afternoon Tea} ep. 1 'In Defense Of Plants' -REVIEW-

The Plant Passion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 16:27


A few years ago, I happened to stumble upon a wonderful podcast called In Defense of Plants. I was introduced to a whole community of people that were driven by their plant passion, and I would listen to Dr. Matt Candeias talk each week with someone new. Now, some years later, I have gotten the chance to read Dr. Matt's new book titled "In Defense Of Plants: An Exploration into the Wonder of Plants," and I review in this week's episode!! This is the first episode in the Afternoon Tea section of The Plant Passion Podcast, so please feel free to let me know what you think. Long story short, this is the best book of 2021 and I think each and every person should read it!!! IDOP links: Instagram | Twitter | FaceBook | Podcast UGreens Links: Instagram | FaceBook | Website | Twitter | YouTube

Aiming For The Moon
Green Aliens from Earth: Dr. Matt Candeias (Host of the "In Defense of Plants" Podcast and Author of "In Defense of Plants: An Exploration into the Wonder of Plants")

Aiming For The Moon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 31:36


Often, we glance over things we are used to seeing. We miss the complexity of our phones, our pets, and our sky. And, most definitely, our gardens. In this week's episode, we discuss the surprisingly fascinating and unique world of plants with Dr. Matt Candeias, host of the "In Defense of Plants" podcast and author of "In Defense of Plants: An Exploration into the Wonder of Plants." What are some species hikers should be aware of? How do people genetically engineer plants? This seemingly alien life surrounds us every day, however, many of us simply dismiss it as part of life. Join us this episode as we take a second look at these green ETs!Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4MoonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-TwYdfPcWV-V1JvjBXk"In Defense of Plants" Website: https://www.indefenseofplants.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Plants-Exploration-into-Wonder/dp/164250453X

This Podcast Will Kill You
Ep 63 Poison Ivy: It's Just Us

This Podcast Will Kill You

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 82:07


Our first crossover episode this season with Dr. Matt Candeias of In Defense of Plants stars everyone’s favorite irritating plant-originated substance: urushiol! Join us for a light-hearted deep dive into urushiol, aka the stuff in poison ivy that makes you soooo itchy/burny/scratchy. Have you ever wondered why popping a benadryl doesn’t relieve those oozing, raised welts all over your gardening arms? Or whether a poison ivy rash has ever been used as evidence in a murder case? Or why poison ivy and other plants produce this substance in the first place? Don’t worry, just like a poison ivy rash after a summer gardening sesh, we’ve got you covered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dude! Nature
The Secret Life Of Carnivorous Plants With In Defense Of Plants (Matt Candeias)

Dude! Nature

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 48:35


This is the episode that makes you go to the store to start your own meat eating plant garden, what could be cooler? We talk to the plant godfather Matt Candeias about the evolution of carnivorous plants and their various hunting strategies. Can we ask you for a favor? Please rate and subscribe on itunes, the 5 star kind of course! It really helps :) We will forever be in your debt, thank you. *In this episode we mention a documentary by David Attenborough called the "The Private Life Of Plants" when really Matt meant to mention "The Secret Life of Plants" a 1973 book by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird

This Podcast Will Kill You
Ep 54 Wake Up and Smell the Caffeine

This Podcast Will Kill You

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 83:09


Are you one of the billions of people around the world who starts your day with a freshly brewed and deliciously aromatic cup of coffee or tea or maybe even hot chocolate? Or are you caffeine-avoidant, looking on at your coffee-addicted friends with confusion and maybe even pity? In either case, this episode is for you. We are joined by the one and only Matt Candeias of In Defense of Plants to tackle the world’s most consumed psychoactive drug: caffeine. First we get a taste of the massive history of the most popular caffeine-containing beverages, then we trace what exactly caffeine does in your body after that first scrumptious sip. And finally, we explore what role this compound has for those many, many plants that produce it. We hope you find this episode as stimulating as its subject!

On The Ledge
Midweek bonus 2: keep on keeping on, Little Joe and a birdsong soundscape

On The Ledge

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 46:35


In this extra midweek episode, I meet listener Sadie from Colorado, USA, talk to Matt Candeias of podcast In Defense of Plants about new film Little Joe, and chill out with the birds in my garden. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/3/25/midweek-bonus-2-keep-on-keeping-on-and-a-birdsong-soundscape

This Podcast Will Kill You
Ep 41 Ricin: A Bad Seed

This Podcast Will Kill You

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 75:02


Have you missed learning about plant poisons? Well, it’s your lucky day! Today is our first crossover of season three with our friend Matt Candeias of In Defense of Plants. In this episode we delve into the castor bean plant Ricinus communis and its two notorious products: castor oil and the star of the show, ricin. Join us as we learn about ricin’s storied history, which leads us through political assassinations and efficiency in engines, the biology of ricin, which horrifies us with its lethality, and finally, the ecology of the plant, which surprises us with its strategic partnerships. Looking for more ways to cure your plant blindness? Check out In Defense of Plants at indefenseofplants.com and follow Matt on twitter @indfnsofplnts.

Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM Careers
Season 2: Episode 5: Communication with Matt Candeias

Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM Careers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 37:36


Matt Candeias, PhD candidate at the University of Illinois and creator of In Defense of Plants, describes his career and the importance of communication. Through his own research and studies and the creation of the extremely successful podcast In Defense of Plants, Candeias uses communication to address complex topics in an accessible way.   Bonus Content: Matt Candeias’s Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: Orchidaceae family Classroom Activity: S2 E5-  Explore Candeias’s Photo Profile Read the In Defense of Plants blog Check out the In Defense of Plants podcast Listen to an episode of In Defense of Plants in which Jessica Turner-Skoff was a guest SHARE: Please tell us what you think. After you have listened to one (or several) episodes, we welcome your feedback.

Wild Green Streams for Ecological Fiends
What is this, a cross pollination episode?

Wild Green Streams for Ecological Fiends

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 23:31


we get schooled on plants Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/wildgreenmemes In Defense of Plants on Facebook: facebook.com/InDefenseOfPlants/ Twitter: twitter.com/indfnsofplnts Youtube: youtube.com/indefenseofplants Instagram: www.instagram.com/indefenseofplants Find the podcast anywhere you listen. Good News article: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/07/a-philippine-community-that-once-ate-giant-clams-now-works-to-protect-them/ Small correction there: there are 12 giant clam species in the coral triangle, just 4 in the specific sanctuary reported on in the article. Brian Barker on the uke, Curtis Sarkin made the cover art, Rhett Barker edited, thanks to Matt Candeias for coming on the show!

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This Podcast Will Kill You
Ep 29 Aspirin the Wonder Drug: Crossover w/ IDOP

This Podcast Will Kill You

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 79:01


On this very special crossover episode with our friend Matt Candeias from In Defense of Plants, we’re switching things up from poison to remedy, focusing on the plant-derived wonder drug, aspirin! We cover the ancient use of salicylic acid-containing willow bark to relieve pain and fevers and then reveal how such a harsh compound was transformed into a useable pharmaceutical. We also delve into what happens in your body when you pop an aspirin and discuss why on earth so many plants make this incredible compound. Spoiler - it’s not just a wonder drug for humans.

This Podcast Will Kill You
Ep 22 Belladonna will dilate your mind: Crossover w/ IDOP

This Podcast Will Kill You

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 64:43


Are you ready to dilate your mind? Or at least your eyes? We hope so, because that means you’re ready for another Poisoncast episode! This week we’re joined by our friend Matt Candeias from In Defense of Plants to chat about Atropa belladonna, a lethal yet beautiful plant that lives up to all of its many names, including deadly nightshade, belladonna, devil’s berries, and naughty man’s cherries (yes, really). We’ll explore the ancient myth, medieval lore, and modern murder that make up this plant’s history, and then we’ll venture into the nervous system to find out what belladonna has to do with fight or flight. Finally, we talk evolution to see how this deadly substance helps out its plant producer. Pour yourself a quarantini and listen up, making sure you’ve added the right berries to the mix, of course. Check out Matt’s website indefenseofplants.com and follow him on twitter @indfnsofplnts!

In Defense of Plants Podcast
Ep. 200 - Books, Books, and More Books!

In Defense of Plants Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 59:44


This week In Defense of Plants is celebrating its 200th episode with a bunch of book recommendations. I get a lot of emails from listeners each week and unfortunately I simply do not have the time to respond to all of them. One of the most popular questions I get revolves around which books I recommend. And because In Defense of Plants wouldn't be where it is today without the wonderful support of listeners like you, I thought it would be great to dedicate the 200th episode to a list of books worthy of your time. Joining us to discuss our reading adventures is the wonderful Sara Johnson, who has brought some great recommendations to the table. So join us as we talk about some of our favorite botanical/natural history themed reads.Books in this episode:1. Alice in the Land of Plants: Biology of Plants and Their Importance for Planet Earth - Yiannis Manetas2. Readers Digest North American Wildlife3. Nature's Palette: The Science of Plant Color - David Lee4. A Sand County Almanac - Aldo Leopold5. A Natural History of Conifers - Aljos Farjon6. The Orchid Thief - Susan Orlean7. The Timber Press Guide to Succulent Plants of the World by Fred Dortort8. Earthly Pleasures - Roger B. Swain9. The Flowering of Gondwana - Mary E. White, Jim Frazier10. Gods of the Morning - John Lister-Kaye11. Flora: Inside the Secret World of Plants by Helen Fewster, Megan Douglass, Karyn Gerhard, Jamie Ambrose, Ross Bayton, Matt Candeias, Sarah Jose, Andrew Mikolajski, Esther Ripley, David SummersThis episode was produced in part by Oliver, John, Johansson, Christina, Jared, Hannah, Katy Pye, Brandon, Gwen, Carly, Stephen, Botanical Tours, Moonwort Studios, Lisa, Liba, Lucas, Mohsin Kazmi Takes Pictures, doeg, Daniel, Clifton, Stephanie, Rachelle, Benjamin, Eli, Rachael, Anthony, Plant By Design, Philip, Brent, Ron, Tim, Homestead Brooklyn, Brodie, Kevin, Sophia, Brian, Mark, Rens, Bendix, Irene, Holly, Caitlin, Manuel, Jennifer, Sara, and Margie.

Science... sort of
296 - Of Fossils and Forest Fires

Science... sort of

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 82:46


00:00:00 - For the first half of the show we’re featuring an interview recorded at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s annual meeting in Albuquerque, NM! The interview features a longtime friend of the show Brandon Bourassa (@CrocGypsy) and is hosted(?!) by former guest Khai Button. It’s a free-wheeling conversation, but archosaurs are the main focus, from actual fossils to the so-called “living fossils” that are modern crocs. You can check out Khai's recent paper on Therizinosaurs (personal favorite taxa of mine) here: Incremental growth of therizinosaurian dental tissues: implications for dietary transitions in Theropoda  And you can learn more about CrocFest, which helps raise money for crocodylian conservation around the world, here: https://www.crocfest.org/  00:41:30 - New Mexico is pretty dry so fight off being parched with a drink. Both Matt and Ryan are enjoyed whiskey today, Matt’s from the Emerald Isle and Ryan’s in the form of a 5-spice cocktail leftover from Thanksgiving. 00:48:43 - For our second segment, In Defense of Plant's host Matt Candeias (@indfnsofplnts) weighs in on the issue of invasive Eucalyptus trees in northern California. They've basically been there since the gold rush, so we're all used to seeing (and smelling) them, but should we reconsider our acceptance of non-native taxa in these situations? Spoiler: probably yes. 01:04:08 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like California Eucalyptus, working out for some but a real risk for others. First up, Ryan didn’t rig the system but it turns out guest from the first segment Brandon Bourassa is due for a Patron thesis. With Matt’s help they devise: Gastrolith wear and tear in the gizzard based on fragmentary Eucalyptus leaf material of the paleofloras of Isla Nublar: Did these animals all die as recently as 1994? Thanks, Brandon! Matt then reads a flattering message from John B. about fossil hunting, mountain biking, and beer; some of our favorite topics for sure! Matt also has a book out if you're interested in learning about plants in convenient text form! You can get it here: Flora: Inside the Secret World of Plants  And Ryan will be recording interviews for the show at the American Geophysical Union’s annual meeting in D.C., and hosting a podcasting workshop as well as performing a story at the Story Collider show on December 13th! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music: Albuquerque, Nm - Great American Taxi Gan Ainm / The Humours Of Whiskey / Leslie's March - Solas Down Under [New Recording] - Colin Hay

On The Ledge
Episode 39: Matt Candeias, In Defense of Plants podcast

On The Ledge

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 36:12


I talk to Matt Candeias, host of botanically brilliant podcast In Defense of Plants about everything from why we're both serial Begonia killers to why his family have finally stopped buying him moth orchids for his birthday.  

This Podcast Will Kill You
Don't Tread on my Monkshood: Crossover w/ IDOP

This Podcast Will Kill You

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 63:25 Very Popular


What's the difference between a physician and a pretender, a magician and a poisoner? That's a question we'll try and answer in today's episode! We are very excited to bring you our first botanical poison crossover episode with our good friend Matt Candeias of the awesome podcast and website, In Defense of Plants. This week, we'll talk about Wolfsbane, or Monkshood, or Aconitum, or any of its various common names. The point is, get ready to learn about a pretty gnarly poison, its history, how it affects your body, and why on earth a plant would make such deadly compounds from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. Don't forget to check out our guest spot on In Defense of Plants where we talk about two plants commonly used in herbal remedies. You can find it on itunes or wherever you are listening to this pod. Check out Matt's website indefenseofplants.com  and follow him on twitter @indfnsofplnts!

Science... sort of
276 - AGU 2017, Part 1

Science... sort of

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 107:40


00:00:00 - Here begins our coverage of the 2017 meeting of the American Geophysical Union. Ryan is joined by Matt Candeias, host of Brachiolope Media's In Defense of Plants podcast. 00:02:58 - First, Ryan chats with Susheel Adusumilli about his work looking at changes in Antarctic peninsular ice over the last 20+ years using satellite imagery data. Plus, tips on how best to set up your home wifi network to get the fastest speeds! 00:19:13 - Next up is Mike MacFerrin, who takes us to the other side of the ice ball so we can learn about what's happening in Greenland. Mike has some great stories to share regarding his work on the firn of Greenland's ice sheet, how the sheet is changing, what that means for communities their, and his journey from teacher to scientist (and what scientists can learn from teachers). Awesome chat with an awesome dude. 00:43:05 - Ice goes drinks so let's have some. Matt enjoys a gin and tonic. Ryan says something probably incorrect about India. Ryan pretends to be classy with some Root: 1 Sauvignon Blanc, because the label is pretty, which leads to a discussion on grafting about which Matt says something probably correct. The wine is being used for mushroom pasta, and they both get excited about fungus.  00:51:20 - Rounding out part one is Sarah Arveson, who studies the core... of the earth! Ryan struggles to come to grips with how to use diamond anvils and lasers and high pressures all come together to understand how the earth works. She explains it better than we can type it. She also wrote and op-ed about the thankfully failed Republican tax bill that threatened to tax grad student tuition, which is a bad idea and we talk about why. She continues to serve her community via union organizing, which is impressive, bold, and empowering. Get to work helping your local area, people. What are you even waiting for?  01:29:59 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like the earth's core, they're both dynamic, but we're not quite sure how. Patron David M. is here for his thesis, and we aim to provide it, however clunkily. David, your thesis is: Glacial melt effects on light element incorporation into the terroir of wine growing regions in southern South America. Thanks, David! Next, Matt tells us about the documentary he has on Kickstarter, Botany of the Cascades. Consider pitching in a few bucks to get yourself some sweet rewards. Finally, a voicemail from an unknown caller about whether or not Storm's powers have anything to do with airborne algae. Matt and Ryan argue their sides, listen in to see who emerges victorious. If you want to read more about the plausibility of mutant powers, check out Science of the X-Men and tell Ryan if it holds up. Cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on Patreon! Music for this week's show: Ice Melts - Matt and Kim The Seed (2.0) [feat. Cody Chestnutt] - The Roots Parting of the Sensory - Modest Mouse

Science... sort of
272 - The End Of Small Things

Science... sort of

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017 85:12


00:00:00 - Ben and Ryan are joined by Matt Candeias from the In Defense Of Plants podcast, the newest member of the Brachiolope Media Network! With introductions out of the way, we get hyped to hear Ben tell us about a neutron star collision, known as a kilonova, detected by LIGO.  00:31:12 - Drinks also contain neutrons, which collide with the neutrons in our mouths. Matt begins with some Oktoberfest style homebrew from a buddy of his. Ben is very excited by a flan-flavored drink from Japan. Good for Ben. Ryan has a sour barrel-aged cider called Hawk Knob, named after the highest point in WV. 00:39:31 - Now for some bad news, a new study has shown that pikas, a cute lagomorph related to bunnies, are locally extinct around Lake Tahoe, which probably spells doom for the rest of the species. We explain why and just generally lament the state of things.  00:58:34 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like local extinctions, part of you wishes they'd just get it over with. First, we power through Ben's connectivity issues to get Patron Richard H. a thesis title as thanks for supporting the show. His title is Neutron Star Collisions Increase Gold, Ultimately Decrease Pikas (Ochotona princeps): The Sad Story Of Alpine Pikas In A Warming Climate: The Thesis. Thanks, Richard! Next up, Matt has an e-mail from Xander O. about how small changes, like 1 degree of temperature, can have really big effects around the globe. Ryan ends things with a voicemail from Josh from VA, who has kind words for us all, so that's nice. Don't forget to check out the other shows in the network, The Titanium Physicists and In Defense Of Plants, and you can check out Ryan talking about five minutes of John Carpenter's The Thing beginning with minute 41 on The Thing Minute. Cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on Patreon! Music for this week's show: Collide - Corey Smith Waiting for October - Polaris Pokémon Theme Song - The Original Gameboy Game Recorded using Zencastr. Use promo code SCIENCE for 20% your order.

The Native Plant Podcast
Matt Candeias of the "In Defense of Plants" podcast

The Native Plant Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 49:20


Matt Candeias drops by and has a chat with John about plants and podcasting.  They also go into Matt's research on Oconee Bells (Shortia galacifolia) and what it is to be a modern day communicator.

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The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show
342: Matt Candeias, In Defense of Plants

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 29:59


Matt Candeias is a botanist and the host of The In Defense of Plants podcast. On todays episode of The Sodshow, Peter Donegan and gets to turn the tables as Matt becomes the guest rather than the host. It's not as easy as it sounds.  That in mind, I was a guest on Matt's podcast some weeks ago and you can go and listen to that later if you wish. While I have you, The Sodshow official merchandise T-shirt's are on sale and, though we don't make any money off them (to keep costs down), do please go buy one. You'll look fantastic in it. www.sodshow.com for more info. A rate review in iTunes will do just fine instead and thanks you so much. Raised in the forests of northeastern North America and is obsessed with botany. When he's not reading, writing, or talking about plants, he is hiking and photographing them or trying to grow them. His favourite plants are orchids and the carnivores but there's not really a plant he does not like.  The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and The Sodshow website. If you have a mo, and you like what you hear, a rate / review in iTunes would be fan-tastic. My thanks for listening. And thank you. Xx Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow instagram: sodshow Matt started the In Defens of Plants podcast because he felt that plants needed a voice that wasn’t hokey or based in folk lore. He says "Plants are incredible organisms with an evolutionary history all their own. What’s more, they form the foundation for life as we know it. Every week I sit down for a chat with experts and plant enthusiasts alike. We discuss everything from conservation, to pollination, and even how to grow them. In Defense of Plants is my attempt at curing plant blindness around the globe."  Show Links:   Website: www.indefenseofplants.com Twitter: @indfnsofplnts  Facebook: indefenseofplants

Science... sort of
Ep 241: Science... sort of - Botanivores

Science... sort of

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2016 100:01


00:00:00 - (Beginning with a brief plug from Joe seeking volunteers for a cool STEM even in the LA area, check it out here.) But today's actual first topic is part one of our interview with Matt Candeias, Ph.D. student as well as author and host of the In Defense of Plants blog and podcast (which you can support on Patreon). We talk about his research into rare versus common grassland species, and what made him want to get into science outreach, particularly as a promoter of plants. In our typical rambling style, we also touch on a number of other topics, including how computers used to be rooms full of women. 00:52:06 - You may need to compute some things if you want to make your own booze, but it doesn't take much math to enjoy the final product. Patrick is again disappointed to learn that Ryan has also tried the beer he's having this week, the Faceplant IPA from Lost Rhino Brewing Company, whom we've interviewed before. Matt keeps it local with the Paw Paw Tripel from Scratch Brewing Company. And Ryan quizzes our guest to see if he can figure out that he's drinking a dry martini made with The Botanist gin. 01:05:51 - And since we know you love it when we talk about booze, we keep the drink chat going with the handy reference manual The Drunken Botanist. Ryan solicits Matt and Patrick's favorite booze-producing plants which leads to a discussion of the C3, C4, and CAM photosynthetic pathways. Somehow we made it about science, yay! 01:29:33 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like plants, they both grow like weeds when left unattended. Patrick begins with a new recurring donation from Lisa K., who also donated to Ryan's current crowdfunding campaign to support his Ph.D. research. Thanks for both Lisa! Ryan is excited to present a new 5-star iTunes review from ViTuanPeterPhan, and it spurs a contest to drive our ratings up to 500! Write a review between now and the summer solstice (June 20th) and you'll be entered into a drawing for a free t-shirt!   Thanks for listening and be sure to check out the Brachiolope Media Network for more great science podcasts!   Music for this week's show: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree - Tony Orlando and Dawn Drunken Lullabies - Flogging Molly Keep Off The Grass - Todd Snider