Podcasts about Thor Hanson

The routines of modern life can often cause us to fall out of touch with our surroundings. But reconnecting with our world can go much further than just stopping to smell the roses – and without having to travel very far at all. In his newest book Close to Home: The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door, conservation biologist Thor Hanson encourages readers to see just how many exciting natural discoveries can be made in our most familiar environments. Close to Home takes a magnifying glass to the yards, gardens, and parks we already know and shows the hidden wonders that lie in plain sight – if you know how to look for them. With a skilled and enthusiastic eye, Hanson shows the range of natural features and systems that thrive all around us. From migrating monarch butterflies casually moving through Kansas City to the language of neighborhood birds to the complexity of life in an overgrown lawn in New England — digging into the secrets of our local soil can help satisfy our sense of curiosity without leaving our backyards. Close to Home is a hands-on natural history for any patch of Earth, combining story, science, and suggestions into one ultimate neighborhood field guide. Whether compelled by the urge to understand the health of our planet, by wanting tools to contribute to our local ecosystems, or just by simple critter curiosity — the opportunity to explore and learn lives right next door. Thor Hanson is an award-winning author, speaker, and conservation biologist who often focuses on the interface between natural and human systems. His previous works include the books Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid and Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle, as well as features in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, BioScience, and Audubon. He co-hosted the PBS series American Spring LIVE and has guested on programs including The Splendid Table and NPR's Fresh Air and On Point.   Buy the Book Close to Home: The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door Third Place Books

Darren Parry, former chairman for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, highlights the deep connection between Shoshone people and the land and shares how traditional practices reflect sustainability and environmental stewardship.Then, conservation biologist and author Thor Hanson shares ways in which to see nature through a different lens, providing a new perspective on its many wonders, in his new book "Close to Home."

There's a story today about how a VR headset can make us more empathetic toward nature. But according to the Pacific Northwest based author and biologist Thor Hanson, no digital technology can ever replicate nature. Instead, he argues in his new book Close to Home, we humans are wired, so to speak, to appreciate the natureal world whether its on the Galapagos or in our local park. In fact, he told me in a windswept conversation he recorded outside his home on San Juan island, the wonders of nature are just acute outside our door, even if we live in Los Angeles or New York City. Here are the five KEEN ON AMERICA takeaways in our conversation with Thor Hanson:1. Nature is accessible everywhere, not just in remote locations. Hanson emphasizes that meaningful connections with nature can be found right outside your door, even in highly urbanized environments like Los Angeles.2. Local nature connections provide emotional resilience against global environmental challenges. Hanson suggests that forming bonds with nearby natural spaces helps counterbalance feelings of helplessness about larger environmental crises.3. Scientific evidence confirms nature's positive impact on physical and mental health. Multiple studies show measurable benefits from nature exposure, including lower anxiety, reduced blood pressure, and faster recovery from illness.4. Children have a natural ability to observe and connect with nature that adults often lose. Kids see more details in nature because they haven't developed the sensory filters that adults use to block out environmental stimuli.5. Small-scale local conservation efforts can collectively make significant environmental impacts. Hanson shares examples like Switzerland's community pond-building initiative that successfully reversed amphibian population declines across an entire region.Author and biologist Thor Hanson is a Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and winner of the John Burroughs Medal. His books include Close to Home, Buzz, The Triumph of Seeds, Feathers, Bartholomew Quill, The Impenetrable Forest, Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, Star and the Maestro, and more.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Are we ready for desperate measures? Veteran climate activist/author Mike Tidwell: the year of despair in his new book “The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue – A Story of Climate and Hope on One American Street”. Award-winning conservation biologist and author Thor Hanson  …

Conservationist and author Thor Hanson discusses his book, “Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change.” Then, author Susan Casey shares more on her writings, including her latest book, “The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean.”

In einer globalen Gesellschaft, die sich zunehmend für Umweltbelange sensibilisiert, nimmt die Bedeutung von Nachhaltigkeit in der Modeindustrie stetig zu. Die Anforderungen und Verpflichtungen im Hinblick auf den schonenden Umgang mit Ressourcen, die Sicherstellung fairer Arbeitsbedingungen und die Förderung umweltfreundlicher Produktionsverfahren rücken dabei verstärkt ins Blickfeld. Die Expertin für Nachhaltigkeit Jana Christelle Stamm konzentriert sich dabei besonders auf Emissionen und Umweltaspekte im Zusammenhang mit Textilmaterialien. Im Anschluss an das Gespräch mit Jana Christelle Stamm mit Michaela Hinterkörner stellt das Team der Robert-Jungk-Bibliothek, Stefan Wally, Carmen Bayer und Michaela Hinterkörner das Buch "Von schrumpfenden Tintenfischen und windfesten Eidechsen: Faszinierende Antworten der Natur auf die Klimakrise" von Thor Hanson vor. Mehr Informationen: https://jungk-bibliothek.org/ Zum Buchmagazin der JBZ: https://www.prozukunft.org/ (c) privat

Chapter 1 What's The Triumph Of Seeds Book by Thor Hanson"The Triumph of Seeds" by Thor Hanson is a book that explores the remarkable and often overlooked world of seeds. Hanson delves into the fascinating biological and ecological importance of seeds, their role in human history and agriculture, as well as the challenges they face in the modern world. The book is a blend of science, history, and personal anecdotes, making it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in plant biology, evolution, or environmental issues.Chapter 2 Is The Triumph Of Seeds Book A Good BookYes, "The Triumph Of Seeds" by Thor Hanson is generally considered a good book. It has received positive reviews for its engaging writing style, interesting subject matter, and depth of research on seeds and their importance in the natural world. It is recommended for readers interested in botany, biology, and ecology.Chapter 3 The Triumph Of Seeds Book by Thor Hanson Summary"The Triumph of Seeds" by Thor Hanson explores the incredible impact that seeds have on our world. The book delves into the origins of seeds, their evolution, and their vital role in supporting plant and human life. Hanson also examines the diversity of seeds and the different ways they have been used throughout history.Hanson discusses the incredible adaptability and resilience of seeds, as well as their remarkable ability to survive in various environments. He also delves into the importance of seeds in agriculture, and how they have played a crucial role in shaping human history and civilization.Throughout the book, Hanson weaves in fascinating stories and anecdotes about seeds, from the role they played in the colonization of new lands to their use in warfare. He also explores the science behind seeds, including their biology and the ways they are dispersed.Overall, "The Triumph of Seeds" is a fascinating and informative exploration of the intricate and often overlooked world of seeds. Hanson's passion for the subject shines through in his engaging writing style, making this book a captivating read for anyone interested in plants, nature, or the interconnectedness of life on Earth. Chapter 4 The Triumph Of Seeds Book AuthorThor Hanson is a conservation biologist, Guggenheim Fellow, and award-winning author whose work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and many other publications. "The Triumph of Seeds: How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, and Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History" was released in 2015. Hanson has also written other books, including "Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle" (2011), "The Impenetrable Forest: My Gorilla Years in Uganda" (2008), and "Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees" (2018). In terms of editions, "Feathers" has received the most acclaim, winning the John Burroughs Medal for Natural History Writing and being named a finalist for the Samuel Johnson Prize and Washington State Book Award.Chapter 5 The Triumph Of Seeds Book Meaning & ThemeThe Triumph Of Seeds Book MeaningThe Triumph of Seeds is a book that explores the fascinating and essential role that seeds play in the natural world. Author Thor Hanson delves into the history, science, and cultural significance of seeds and highlights their remarkable resilience and diversity. Through engaging storytelling and scientific insight, the book emphasizes the critical importance of seeds for the survival of plant species and the health of ecosystems. Ultimately, The Triumph of Seeds...

Scientists say climate change is already affecting every region across the globe. And, animals are responding quicker than humans. This week, we're resharing a past episode with Thor Hanson, a biologist and the author of Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid. In it, he discusses how animals are adapting to climate change right before our eyes. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/animals-adapting-climate-change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes it's the smallest things we take for granted. Nowhere is this more true than with seeds.In this episode, we explore the secrets within seeds and discover the memories they have locked inside. We talk with Adam Alexander aka the “Seed Detective” who has spent years traversing the globe collecting, documenting and sharing the unique stories contained inside seeds. We walk through Adam's memory garden, get lost in the mountains of Oman and learn how he reunites refugees with the food of their homelands.We also discuss what's being done to protect the diversity of seeds around the world and why they are essential to the future of the world's food production. Learn how the choices we make and the seeds we choose to grow now will impact our future and the generations that come next.Resources referenced in the production of this episode include: The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables by Adam Alexander (2022) The Triumph of Seeds: How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, and Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History by Thor Hanson (2015) Explore these seed-sharing, trading, and preservation resources: Seed Savers Exchange (USA) The Seed Ambassadors Project (USA) Navdanya (India) The Heritage Seed Library (UK) Kokopelli (France) Seeds of Diversity (Canada) Living Seeds (South Africa) Arche Noah (Austria)Visit foreverstories.xyz for additional content and learn more about the ForeverStories project. Discover how we use Arweave, Akord, and the Permaweb to preserve these important cultural artifacts.

What's all the buzz about? Mike learns all things bees from biologist and author of "Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees," Thor Hanson. Got questions? Email Mike at ivegotquestions@audacy.com

In this reissue, I bring up the conversation I had with Thor Hanson, back in December 2021. I've long appreciated how much ecology is a critical tool for understanding how we fit in the world and our impact and this conversation with Thor is a GREAT one. Wanting to build the choir of voices on the podcast that addresses conservation, climate change, and what science tells us, I stumbled upon Thor Hanson. Was it a TED talk? A Wired clip? An article in some magazine or other? I don't remember. But I reached out and he generously agreed to meet. Fantastic! Thor is a Switzer Environmental Fellow and an award-winning author and biologist. His books include "The Impenetrable Forest and Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle," which won the John Burroughs Medal. He lives in the Northwest corner of the USA. Thor is just awesome, so here's another plug for his book, "Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change". To view the full episode, click here: https://youtu.be/d8ZWJs7soIE * EPISODE LINKS IN DESCRIPTION – BELOW * **** Find out more and reach out to Thor here: - https://thorhanson.net/ **** More from Shooting it RAW: * Website: https://www.shooting-it-raw.com/ - Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/a92caaa1-6f09-473f-bd00-9f2e9000b3fa/SHOOTING-IT-RAW-WITH-RAN-ELFASSY - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shooting-it-raw/id1495187250?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootingitraw/ - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6p3NoR69bLG4lZ52FKE2dR - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shooting-it-raw-with-ran-elfassy - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6sqti7YyKrSNUdgw3ONSFg/videos

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Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid is the alluring title of the latest exhibition by sculptor Louise McRae. She's been described as an alchemist of materials for the way she manipulates everything from concrete to metals. In he Auckland show, brass, copper, alloy and enamel are combined and pleated with fabrics, then combined with material felts that she's painted. Louise tells Lynn Freeman that she took her exhibition's title from a book by conservation biologist Thor Hanson . Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change showed how animals and plants are currently responding and adapting to climate change. Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid by Louise McRae opens on 12 November at WRW. & Co furniture showroom in Matakana in Tamaki Makarau.

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Thor Hanson is a biologist and author whose research and conservation activities have taken him around the globe. He has studied trees and songbirds in Central Amercia, nest predation in Tanzania, and the feeding habits of African vultures. He's also worked on a mountain gorilla programme in Uganda and helped managed a brown bear tourism project in Alaska. His latest book explores the ways species are adapting to a changing world - in particular to our changing climate. Thor Hanson says when it comes to changing ecosystems, species basically have three options-move, adapt, or die.

Author and biologist Thor Hanson is a Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and winner of the John Burroughs Medal.  His books include Buzz, The Triumph of Seeds, Feathers, Bartholomew Quill, The Impenetrable Forest, and Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid.Thor was someone I was drawn to immediately when starting this podcast because he seemed to me to be a great example of someone who has lived his life in service of his curiosity.  And he's a joy to talk to! I highly suggest his books and also his series of short nature videos he did for PBS, they are an absolute joy. Listen in as I grill Thor on just about every question I have about life and evolution!https://thorhanson.net/

This week on The Sunday Magazine Podcast with Piya Chattopadhyay • Conservation biologist Thor Hanson explains how war wounds extend to the environment • Ukrainian NGO Ecoaction tracks the environmental toll of Russia's invasion • Pulitzer-prize winning novelist Jennifer Egan takes us on a visit to The Candy House • Best-selling author Susan Cain on the upside of feeling down • What decades of observing primates taught Frans de Waal about gender Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Thor is a conservation biologist, ecologist and author. We talk about the importance of bees, warfare ecology, and the subjects surrounding his new book - “Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid” which is out now. You can find out more about Thor's work here: https://thorhanson.net/ and buy a copy of his latest books and more in most bookshops/web-stores. Follow the podcast on Instagram - @coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - @george_brynmor on Instagram. Coffee Notes - Africafe instant coffee Origin - Tanzanian cooperatives You can find more about this coffee here: https://www.africafecoffee.co.uk/about-us Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/about

Thor Hanson joined Sean on the show to discuss his book ‘Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: How the Natural World is Adapting to Climate Change'...

Today on the Oddball Show Jason Wright brings co-host Tim Gager, to talk to author and biologist Thor Hanson. Thor discusses his new book "Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid", the global effect of bees and how we can help climate change. Come join us on this thought provoking episode of The Oddball Show 

Scientists say climate change is already affecting every region across the globe. And, animals are responding quicker than humans. In this week's episode, Laura chats with Thor Hanson, a biologist and the author of Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, about how animals are adapting to climate change right before our eyes. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/animals-adapting-climate-change.

This week, it is time to put your questions to a panel of excellent experts in one of our Q&A shows! We are going to be investigating what supermassive black holes do, strategies for coping with anxiousness and just how dog became man's best friend. Plus, we have a science quiz based on new beginnings and another mystery sound up our sleeve - see if you can guess what it is... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This week, it is time to put your questions to a panel of excellent experts in one of our Q&A shows! We are going to be investigating what supermassive black holes do, strategies for coping with anxiousness and just how dog became man's best friend. Plus, we have a science quiz based on new beginnings and another mystery sound up our sleeve - see if you can guess what it is... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

From lizards that cling on for dear life during hurricanes to bees that can't find flowers, plants and animals are trying to cope with climate change – and both inspiring and warning us to take action. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk with Thor Hansen about Hurricane Lizards And Plastic Squid and Beth Shapiro about Life As We Made It. The post Thor Hanson, HURRICANE LIZARDS AND PLASTIC SQUID & Beth Shapiro, LIFE AS WE MADE IT appeared first on Writer's Voice.

*** Don't forget to subscribe! *** To view the full episode, click here: https://youtu.be/d8ZWJs7soIE * EPISODE LINKS IN DESCRIPTION – BELOW * As a conservationist, I have long appreciated how much ecology is a critical tool for understanding how we fit in the world and our impact. Wanting to build the choir of voices on the podcast that address conservation, climate change, and what science tells us, I stumbled upon Thor Hanson. Was it a TED talk? A Wired clip? An article in some magazine or other? I don't remember. But I reached out and he generously agreed to meet. Fantastic! Thor is a Switzer Environmental Fellow and an award-winning author and biologist. His books include "The Impenetrable Forest and Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle," which won the John Burroughs Medal. He lives the Northwest corner of the USA. Thor is just awesome, so here's another plug for his book, Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change **** Find out more and reach out to Thor here: - https://thorhanson.net/ **** More from Shooting it RAW: * Website: https://www.shooting-it-raw.com/ - Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/a92caaa1-6f09-473f-bd00-9f2e9000b3fa/SHOOTING-IT-RAW-WITH-RAN-ELFASSY - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shooting-it-raw/id1495187250?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootingitraw/ - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6p3NoR69bLG4lZ52FKE2dR - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shooting-it-raw-with-ran-elfassy - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6sqti7YyKrSNUdgw3ONSFg/videos

What's a little lizard to do when another ferocious hurricane comes tearing through its homelands? Grow larger toe pads to grip more tightly. Where are the long-spined urchins going? South, to find cooler homes. How come the aggressive butterflyfish isn't fighting anymore? The coral they loved is no longer worth fighting for. Thor Hanson, who last appeared at Town Hall to talk about bees, is back with a story, ultimately, of hope. Climate change is a disaster and is wreaking havoc the world over. However, the natural world is doing what it can to cope with the new problems and trying to come up with solutions of its own. Plants and animals are responding to climate change in a variety of ways: adjusting, evolving, or dying out. Hanson has visited grizzly bears in Alaska, Walden Pond (that's grown 4 degrees warmer since Thoreau's time), and brown pelicans looming over the sea. Fraught with peril, it is. But there's also hope: if a little lizard can adapt, humans can too. Thor Hanson is an author and biologist. A Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and winner of the John Burroughs Medal, Hanson has written such books as Buzz, The Triumph of Seeds, Feathers, and others. Buy the Book: Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change from Phinney Books Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here. 

HURRICANE LIZARDS AND PLASTIC SQUID: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change author Thor Hanson and Guy Zajonc Chairman/CEO Thrive Testing & Biosafety are today's guests

The Chuckanut Radio Hour returns with a show that will blow you away. Author biologist Thor Hanson joins us to talk about his newest book, Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change. Interviewed by Christian Martin of the North Cascades Institute.The Chuckanut Radio Players take a walk on the wild side in new episode of As the Ham Turns.  Tonight's musical guest is a Radio Hour and Bellingham favorite, Sarah Goodin.Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy returns with his inimitable performance poetry.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Recorded live at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center in Bellingham, Washington, the city of subdued excitement.

https://www.alainguillot.com/thor-hanson/ Thor Hanson explains all the amazing ways that plants and animals are responding to climate change in his new book Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change. Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3C8YeUf

Thor Hanson is back on our podcast to talk about how various living things have adapted or are impacted by changes in climate. We look at it from a mechanistic way while exploring various narratives in nature and the environment. BIO Thor Hanson is an author, Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and an independent conservation biologist. He received his bachelor's from the University of Redland, master's from the University of Vermont's Field Naturalist Program, and doctorate through the University of Idaho. He consults various conservation groups and government agencies while he has also co-hosted PBS Nature series American Spring Live and has been a guest on many programs from NPR's Fresh Air to On Point, Science Friday, The World, The Splendid Table, and Book Lust with Nancy Pearl. He is the author of the books Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, Buzz, The Triumph of Seeds, Feathers, and The Impenetrable Forest, as well as children's illustrated favorite, Bartholomew Quill. He has won many awards and distinctions such as John Burroughs Medal, Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, three Pacific Northwest Book Awards, and more. His articles have appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Times of London, Los Angeles Times, The American Scholar, The Guardian, and The Huffington Post. TIMESTAMPS   1:19 4 big news and announcements from Ketogeek 15:50 Thor Hanson bio 17:52 Thor's back story 20:21 What made you so passionate about conservation biology 22:20 How do you distinguish from a normal or workday? 25:05 What is "Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squids"? 27:41 How did you get into writing the new book? 33.36 What is an example of how a species has adapted to climate change? 37:44 What is a species that can't adapt easily to climate change? 41:20 Is there new life where animals have moved away? 42:52 Do trees migrate too? 45:21 What can people do at home to notice changes in climate? 48:43 Given a billion dollars, where would you travel? 52:49 The paradoxical observation of bears choosing berries over salmon for food 57:28 The importance of pollination for human survival 1:01:10 The concern with Asian Giant Hornet wiping out bee population in the United States 1:05:03 When should humans intervene and when to let nature take its course? 1:09:04 The curious case of "Hurricane Lizards" and rapid evolution 1:14:41 Message to the community 1:17:54 Final Plugs GUEST LINKS Website: Thor Hanson Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squids Book: Hurricane Lizards (thorhanson.net) Book Shop Org: Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change a book by Thor Hanson (bookshop.org) KETOGEEK LINKS Website: KetoGeek | Official Site Shop Energy Pods: Energy Pods – KetoGeek

All around the globe, biologists are discovering that organisms are ALREADY responding to climate change. They're moving, adapting, evolving, taking refuge – the whole darned thing is more unpredictable than we could've imagined. Climate change biology is here. Super weird, kind of a bummer, but also at times pretty fascinating. Stay curious, my friends!

Today we celebrate the woman who was the life partner of American writer Gertrude Stein - and we’ll hear all about their wonderful garden at Bilignin. We'll also learn about the French modernist painter known for his peonies and peony art. We’ll hear an excerpt about a perfect spring day. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that is pure gold - it’s all about an honest journey to beekeeping between two unlikely friends. And then we’ll wrap things up with the ten-year Anniversary of a botanical society located in Northern New York, about 4 hours north of Manhattan and two hours south of Montreal.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. 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The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events April 30, 1877 Today is the birthday of the American-born member of the Parisian avant-garde of the early 20th century and the life partner of American writer Gertrude Stein - Alice B. Toklas (“Toe-kliss”). In 1954, Alice's cookbook, simply called the Alice B Toklas Cook Book, was published. It became one of the best-selling cookbooks of all time, thanks to Alice's recipe for hashish fudge made with nuts, spices,  fruit, and cannabis.  Calling it the food of paradise, Alice recommended serving her special fudge at gatherings to liven things up but advised limiting one's self to no more than two pieces. She also casually mentioned that it was quote “easy to whip up on a rainy day.” Now the last chapter of the cookbook offers a delightful glimpse at Alice and Gertrude's vegetable garden at Bilignin “Bill-in-ya” in southeastern France. And I thought I’d share a few lovely excerpts with you today in honor of Alice’s birthday. “For fourteen successive years, the Gardens at Bilignin were my joy, working in them during the summers and planning and dreaming of them during the winters. The summers frequently commenced early in April with the planting and ended late in October with the last gathering of the winter vegetables. Bilignin, surrounded by mountains and not far from the French Alps… made early planting uncertain. One year we lost the first planting of string beans. Another year, the green peas were caught by a late frost. It took me several years to know the climate and quite as many more to know the weather. Experience is never at a bargain price. Then too, I obstinately refused to accept the lore of the farmers, judging it, with the prejudice of a townswoman to be nothing but superstition. They told me never to transplant parsley and not to plant it on Good Friday. We did it in California, was my weak reply.  In the spring of 1929, we became tenants of what had become the manor of Bilignin. We were enchanted with everything. But after careful examination of the two large vegetable gardens... it was to my horror that I discovered the state they were in. Nothing but potatoes have been planted the year before. Poking about with a heavy stick, there seemed to be some resistance in a corner followed by a rippling movement. The rubbish and weeds would have to be cleared out at once. In six days, the seven men we mobilized in the village had accomplished this. In the corner where I had poked, a snake’s nest and several snakes have been found. But so were raspberries and strawberries.  The work in the vegetables …. was a full-time job and more. Later it became a joke. Gertrude Stein asking me what I saw when I closed my eyes, and I answered, “Weeds.” That, she said, was not the answer, and so weeds were changed to strawberries. It took me an hour to gather a small basket for Gertrude Stein's breakfast, and later when there was a plantation of them in the upper garden, our young guests were told that if they care to eat them, they should do the picking themselves. The first gathering of the garden in May of salads, radishes, and herbs made me feel like a mother about her baby — how could anything so beautiful be mine. And this emotion of wonder filled me for each vegetable as it was gathered every year. There is nothing that is comparable to it, as satisfactory or ss thrilling, as gathering the vegetables one has grown.”   April 30, 1883 Today is the anniversary of the death of the French modernist painter Édouard Manet (“Mah-nay”). His painting, 'Music in the Tuileries Gardens' ("TWEE-luh-Reehs"), was his first significant work depicting modern city life. Sensitive to criticism, Manet once wrote, “The attacks of which I have been the object have broken the spring of life in me... People don't realize what it feels like to be constantly insulted. ” When it came to the complexity of still life painting, Manet wrote, “Bring a brioche. I want to see you paint one. Still life is the touchstone of painting.” Manet grew peonies in his garden at Gennevilliers (“Jen-vill-EE-aye”); they were reportedly his favorite flower. Manet’s paintings of peonies were the perfect blend of skill and subject. Manet’s blousy technique was perfect for the petals and leaves. Today in many of Manet’s paintings, the pink peonies have turned white due to the deterioration of the pigments in the paint. Regarding Manet‘s peony art, his Peonies in a Vase on a Stand is considered one of his best pieces. A 1983 exhibition catalog by the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais in Paris, wrote: “Van Gogh was much struck by this painting.. and [asked,]  ‘Do you remember that one day we saw a very extraordinary Manet at the Hôtel Drouot, some huge pink peonies with their green leaves against a light background?  As free in the open air and as much a flower as anything could be, and yet painted in a perfectly solid impasto.’” In China, the peony is known as the sho-yu, which means “most beautiful.” When the explorer Marco Polo saw peonies in China for the first time, he misidentified them - calling them “Roses as big as cabbages." Traditionally, peonies are used to celebrate the 12th wedding anniversary. If you planted one on your first Anniversary, the peony could easily outlast your marriage; peonies can live for over 100 years.   Unearthed Words It was a perfect spring day. The air was sweet and gentle, and the sky stretched high, an intense blue. Harold was certain that the last time he had peered through the net drapes of Fossebridge Road (his home), the trees and hedges were dark bones and spindles against the skyline; yet now that he was out, and on his feet, it was as if everywhere he looked, the fields, gardens, trees, and hedgerows and exploded with growth. A canopy of sticky young leaves clung to the branches above him. There were startling yellow clouds of forsythia, trails of purple aubrieta; a young willow shook in a fountain of silver. The first of the potato shoots fingered through the soil, and already tiny buds hung from the gooseberry and currant shrubs like the earrings Maureen used to wear. The abundance of new life was enough to make him giddy. ― Rachel Joyce, British author, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry   Grow That Garden Library Liquid Gold by Roger Morgan-Grenville This book came out in 2020, and the subtitle is Bees and the Pursuit of Midlife Honey. Thor Hanson, the author of Buzz, said this about Roger’s book: “Beekeeping builds from lark to revelation in this carefully observed story of midlife friendship. Filled with humor and surprising insight, Liquid Gold is as richly rewarding as its namesake. Highly recommended.” Roger writes about meeting his friend Duncan in a pub. And on a chance decision, they resolve to become beekeepers. Ignorant but eager, the two learn, through their mistakes and their friendship, how to care for bees and become master beekeepers. After two years, they have more honey than they can personally use. The experience teaches them resilience, along with a newfound appreciation for nature and a desire to protect the honeybee from increased threats and extinction. Humorous and informative, Liquid Gold is an uplifting and educational story about humans and bees, making it pure gold for your summer reading. This book is 272 pages of an honest journey to beekeeping between two unlikely friends. You can get a copy of Liquid Gold by Roger Morgan-Grenville and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $15   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart April 30, 2011 Today is the tenth anniversary of the Adirondack Botanical Society. ABS is “an organization dedicated to the study, preservation, and enjoyment of the plants of the Adirondack Mountain Region. Members may live in, visit, or care about the region and strive to educate others about the importance of its plant life and the environment that supports it.” The group has an active Facebook page. If you have been on a hike or paddle lately and have a few pics you would like to share; you can do so on the Facebook page for the group. Recent posts include: “Ray and I visited Elder's Grove today.  I used the "measure" app on my iPhone to measure the trunk of a large eastern white pine (Pinus strobus).  I attach a photo that the app generates with the total length printed on the screen.  The trunk lying on the ground was 159'10".  Add the 16' of still standing stump, and the total height of the tree before it fell was approximately 176'.  I neglected to bring my D-tape, but the dbh was well over 50".  An amazing tree, even dead and turning to humus (HYew-mis”)!” In any case, happy tenth anniversary to the Adirondack Botanical Society. Here’s to many more!   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

ATTN: SUBSCRIBERS OF DAVE MELTZER'S WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER/F4W ONLINE!!! 2020 OBSERVER AWARDS ARE ACCEPTING BALLOTS THROUGH FEBRUARY 10 Please submit vote for "Best Wrestling Book: Kings of the Ring by Steve Te Tai".  For instructions on how to submit ballot, look at the January 4, 2021 issue. Unfortunately only subscribers can Vote. Thank you for your support! ***** It's "Meat Unleashed"! as the draft is done and we see the boys make their debuts nationwide throughout the World Wrestling Alliance! + 2 Deleted Scenes! Previously on Kings of the Ring, Every Territory in the World Wrestling Alliance suffered major hits over a year ago when Michael Angel, Leroy Brown, Corporal Punishment, Killian Kavanagh, and several others all no-showed Alliance events and followed Thor Hanson to Julian Cain’s Empire. Following a potentially fatal backstage fight, AMW’s North American champion Goliath went back to Japan and destroyed the belt, forcing Charlie Gotch to fire him and vacate the title.  Meanwhile the other half of their 1984 headlining feud, Buddy Melrose retired from the ring, after suffering a cardiac arrest in a match with Goliath. Charlie did not take the decision well, and fired and disowned his long-time best friend and ally. Julian Cain fired EWF’s official “patriot” Corporal Punishment after he inadvertently pissed off Julian by securing a high-profile toy and cartoon deal with Hasbro that was not brokered by the Empire. At Empire-Mania, Madonna’s manager, Rob D’Zima told "Diamond" Donny Gold he’d been selected to be Madonna’s boytoy for the evening, until his match ran long postponing her live performance and causing her to be booed. After the awful publicity and reputation dogging the wrestling industry from the ABC News Exposed report, Julian concocted a plan for a project to provide the distraction they needed to distinguish themselves from the rest of the industry. Jimmy Buck’s initial angle of wrestling women has been getting over, and they’ve taken that angle on the road at house shows throughout the Southeast, where all the SCW acts are really starting to catch on. To get them out of the corner they painted themselves into last year, Peyton Thomas and Burt Ironside made “Pretty Boy” Willie Dean their champion in All-South Wrestling, who has ended up holding onto that title ever since, as there hasn’t been anyone else for that spot. The guys from the Meat Machine were drafted by the heads of the Alliance, and split off to various parts of the country, after being trained by Prince Abdullah Akbar, but not before vowing to always be friends no matter where their careers took them, and to always be the Meat Machine! Kings of the Ring is intended for mature audiences. Today’s episode would be rated MA for profanity and tasteless jokes from the 80’s. Be sure to LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/FAVORITE the “Kings of the Ring” and be sure to give us a 5-star rating on whichever Podcast App you listen to the show on.  Thanks! "Kings of the Ring" is written and directed by @SteveTeTai.  Sound Design and editing by Mana Sports Media.  Voice characterization by Steve Te Tai, with Guest Voice Actors RJ City and Cyrus Fees.  For any questions or feedback email us at PartsUnknown@KingsOTR.com. Kings of the Ring Merchandise KingsOTR.com Twitter.com/KingsOTR Facebook.com/KingsOTR Patreon.com/KingsOTR · YouTube.com/RJCityLovesYou · Facebook.com/CyrusFeesTV · Facebook.com/InThisCornerCyrusFees

This week is all about bees. We talk to Thor Hanson, author of Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees, about the importance of bees to our food supply, as well as their connection to the evolution of plants and humans. Francis Lam gets the story of Brooklyn’s red bees and other urban tales of beekeeping from Andrew Coté. Bridget Lancaster, host of America’s Test Kitchen, has flavorful tips for cooking with honey. And bee researcher Bernardo Niño discusses what makes a healthy bee colony and takes us inside the mysterious of colony collapse disorder. Francis also talks with listeners about using and preserving habanero peppers, and why cocoa powder is often included in Sicilian caponata recipes. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 24, 2018 (originally aired) August 16, 2019 (rebroadcast) August 07, 2020 (rebroadcast)

In this podcast Ariana, Jen and Zsofia talk to Dr. Therese Poland about her life growing up in Canada, how she found a career in forest entomology focusing on chemical ecology, and running 20 marathons. We also chatted about the Michigan Entomological Society and her recently becoming the coeditor-in-chief of Environmental Entomology. Therese works for the US Forest Service and is also an adjunct professor in our department. The book Therese recommended in this podcast is “Buzz - The nature and necessity of bees” by Thor Hanson. The gods of technology were not with us during the recording, so we expose how the sausage gets made since we don’t edit the audio files - sorry about that - we hope you still enjoy this episode.

Meet two people who've been bitten by the beekeeping bug. Jan Beullens keeps hives at his workplace, a warehouse near Brussels Airport. Raluca Witowski-Berthold started beekeeping on the balcony of an apartment building. She gives practical tips for the beginning beekeeper. Join us on a visit to two urban beekeeping enthusiasts: Jan Beullens has placed beehives on the grounds of a DHL warehouse close to the Brussels airport, and other DHL properties besides. Beullens was supported by DHL in his mission to spread the word about bee conservation. His efforts help the environment thrive, while providing a sweet message of sustainability to DHL's customers, too. You'll also meet Raluca Witowski-Berthold. An early convert to urban beekeeping, she offers tips for the beginning beekeeper and explains why keeping a colony on an apartment balcony is such a rewarding task. Listen to the podcast to find out why bees are so important to the future of the planet, how beekeeping and environmentalism go hand in hand – and what NOT to do if a bee crawls into your pants. Reporter: Jennifer Abramsohn Host: Deborah Friedman Editor-in-Chief: Markus Wohsmann Production: Deborah Friedman Marketing and digital promotion: Daniel Montua Living Logistics is produced by the Central Editorial Team and the Digital Communications Team within the Communication, Sustainability & Brand department at Deutsche Post DHL Group in Bonn, Germany. Jobs & Careers at Deutsche Post and DHL: https://www.dpdhl.com/career Links: More bad buzz for bees: Record number of honeybee colonies died last winter https://n.pr/2Tjj93k Bees: Many British pollinating insects in decline, study shows https://bbc.in/30l9SZR Bees are dying, but there is one thing we can do https://bit.ly/384LOxa Literature: Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees, Thor Hanson https://amzn.to/386GhpK The Bee Manual: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Keeping Bees (New Ed), Claire Waring, Adrian Waring, and Bill Turnbull https://amzn.to/35VLSxE

Guest Thor Hanson speaks with Diane Horn about his book “Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees.” Originally published 10/15/18. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please visit the official "Kings of the Ring" merch store for t-shirts, coffee mugs, and more! KingsOTR.com/Store KingsOTR.com ... @KingsOTR ... Facebook.KingsOTR ... Previously on Kings of the Ring, Diamond Donny Gold ran a major angle on MTV to set-up the Empire-Mania match with Sylvester Stallone, although partner Killian Kavanagh’s botch may have screwed things up.  Empire newcomers Corporal Punishment, Michael Angel, and Leroy Brown, along with Empire vet Tarzan Kid continue to struggle sharing second fiddle status to champion Thor Hanson. Julian Cain orchestrated a buyout of SCW from Nigel Davies, Les Henderson, and Bob Walker to secure the cable TV slot on WVBS on Saturdays at 605.  And Krusher Krawcyk sat at home and watched Empire announce their debut show in Krusher’s backyard, St. Louis, and had the answers in the form of 48 oz of cold blue steel… Today’s episode features the guest voice talents of Cyrus Fees and LA Smooth and would be rated MA for profanity and sexual dialogue.

Please visit the official "Kings of the Ring" merch store for t-shirts, coffee mugs, and more! KingsOTR.com/Store Previously on Kings of the Ring, Criss Stanley was brutally honest with Dan Sanders but he ended up winning him over.  After Krusher Krawcyk’s miscalculation since taking over Heartland resulted in them losing their cable TV slot on the America Channel to the Empire, the city of St. Louis is targeted by Julian Cain as the next Chicago-level coup.  While they prepare to headline a sold out Greensboro show and the first ever Closed Circuit event in wrestling history, Tommy Aloha is worried about his long-term future with Jesse James as Booker. After the angle was shot to build Thor Hanson vs “Diamond” Donny Gold for MTV, Julian Cain switched it to Thor vs. Tama the Wild Beast.  “Hollywood” Buddy Melrose’s months-long babyface experiment ended as he turned heel to make way for the debut of the enormously popular Goliath in Charlie Gotch’s AMW.  And finally, after firing Louie the Greek and Sal Spinelli, Julian Cain began a new profit-driven directive for the EWF culminating in the creation of Empire-Mania, an ­­end of the year blowoff designed to be the biggest wrestling show in history, headlined by Thor Hanson vs. "Diamond" Donny Gold. Today’s episode features the guest voice talents of Cyrus Fees and would be rated TV-14 for profanity and drug use. BE A CHARACTER in the Kings of the Ring Audio Drama Podcast!  Sign up for the $3 Tier on Patreon.com/KingsOTR and we will name a minor character in the Kingsverse AFTER YOU! KingsOTR.com ... @KingsOTR ... Facebook.KingsOTR ... Texas Techno by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

What's the BUZZ? Mandy visits with Thor Hanson, conservation biologist and author who has written a delightfully whimsical book that highlights the importance of bees (ALL BEES) in the environment. They discuss Thor's work, and play a game of Celebrity Bee Mash Up!  For notes and pictures from this episode visit Mandy's blog at waggleworkspdx.com/blog To become a patron of Mandy's work and gain access to exclusive content visit her patron page!   Follow Beekeeper Confidential on Facebook and Instagram     Cover Art by Meggyn Pomerleau

Please visit the official "Kings of the Ring" merch store for t-shirts, coffee mugs, and more! KingsOTR.com/Store Featuring Special Guest Voice: Cyrus Fees @cyrustheshow! Previously on Kings of the Ring, Julian Cain declined Arnold Schwarzenegger’s incredible offer to Thor Hanson, however Buddy Melrose tipped off Thor Hanson that Sylvester Stallone was interested.  With Krusher Krawcyk on the way out of ASW, Burt and Peyton conclude that Willie Dean will have to be the new champ. The Tarzan Kid is skeptical of “Diamond” Donny Gold’s reputation as the #1 wrestler in the business.  Long-time WWA Board member George Gilmore announced the sale of Heartland to Krusher Krawcyk.  Buddy Melrose’s new role as patriotic babyface against Baron Von Heimer leads to smaller crowds across the Midwest for AMW Episode 11 would be rated MA for profanity, drug use, and sexual content. BE A CHARACTER in the Kings of the Ring Audio Drama Podcast!  Sign up for the $3 Tier on Patreon.com/KingsOTR and we will name a minor character in the Kingsverse AFTER YOU! KingsOTR.com ... @KingsOTR ... Facebook.KingsOTR ... "Kings of the Ring" is a Mana Sports Media production.   Texas Techno by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

From the publisher: Bees are like oxygen: ubiquitous, essential, and, for the most part, unseen. While we might overlook them, they lie at the heart of relationships that bind the human and natural worlds. In Buzz, Thor Hanson (the award-winning author of The Triumph of Seeds and Feathers) takes us on a journey that begins 125 million years ago, when a wasp first dared to feed pollen to its young. From honeybees and bumbles to lesser-known diggers, miners, leafcutters, and masons, bees have long been central to our harvests, our mythologies, and our very existence. They've given us sweetness and light, the beauty of flowers, and as much as a third of the foodstuffs we eat. And, alarmingly, they are at risk of disappearing. As informative and enchanting as the waggle dance of a honeybee, Buzz shows us why all bees are wonders to celebrate and protect. Read this book and you'll never overlook them again. Martin's interview with Thor Hanson was recorded on August 13, 2018.

Please visit the official "Kings of the Ring" merch store for t-shirts, coffee mugs, and more! KingsOTR.com/Store This could be the finest work by both Guest Cast Members in Cyrus Fees @cyrustheshow and LA Smooth! Previously on Kings of the Ring, Thor Hanson no-showed the big AMW Chicago show he was scheduled to be turned on by Buddy Melrose, and instead jumped to Empire and saved Dan Sanders in his babyface and Empire debut, "Diamond" Donny Gold was seemingly pushed out of the Thor Hanson spotlight at a major photo shoot.  Since Burt’s son Michael along with his top drawing babyface Leroy, left All-South, Burt Ironside struggles to find a new top babyface. Les Henderson covers up for Nigel Davies, who is with Julian Cain and Thor Hanson in Hollywood for a party, greeted by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger … Episode 10 would be rated MA for profanity, drug use, and sexual content. For only a $3.00 monthly donation, you can BE A CHARACTER in the Kings of the Ring Audio Drama Podcast!  Sign up on Patreon.com/KingsOTR and we will name a minor character in the Kingsverse AFTER YOU! KingsOTR.com ... @KingsOTR ... Facebook.KingsOTR ... "Kings of the Ring" is a Mana Sports Media production. 

Please visit the official "Kings of the Ring" merch store for t-shirts, coffee mugs, and more! KingsOTR.com/Store We are joined by BOTH special Guest Voices, Cyrus Fees @cyrustheshow and LA Smooth! Previously on Kings of the Ring, Julian Cain pitched his vision to TV stations, businesses, wrestlers, and many more, all across the continent, as well as declaring war on the Alliance.  Heartland-St. Louis owner, George Gilmore wasn't pleased at the thought of a promotional war at his age. Criss Stanley was relegated to ring crew with well known pervert Boxcar Bill, for allowing Bobby Rivers to lose a bar fight, which compelled Burt Ironside to hire Krusher Krawcyk to not only punish Rivers in the ring, but to assume his spot as TV champion. "Diamond" Donny Gold defied Julian Cain's orders and returned for one last match with friend "Outlaw" Jesse James to drop the WWA title in the ring.  Julian Cain motivated Thor Hanson to carry himself as and embrace the role of a true top guy and crossover celebrity for Empire, prior to Thor successfully beating Prince Abdullah for the EWF "World" title. Episode 9 would be rated MA for profanity, drug use, and sexual content. For notifications and news for "Kings of the Ring", please follow us on Twitter, Facebook and the official website at KingsOTR.com.  And please view our Patreon account as well!

Please visit the official "Kings of the Ring" merch store for t-shirts, coffee mugs, and more! KingsOTR.com/Store We are again joined by special Guest Voice, Cyrus Fees @cyrustheshow for this 45-minute special episode! Episode 8 would be rated MA for profanity and graphic descriptions of disturbing violence. Previously on Kings of the Ring, Michael Angel is disowned after telling father Burt Ironside of Julian's EWF offer, Charlie Gotch plans revenge by enlisting former protege and current EWF champ Prince Abdullah to break Thor Hanson's leg on Julian Cain's biggest night. Michael Angel, Leroy Brown, Killian Kavanagh, and Cpl Punishment finally arrived in the EWF, but still no "Diamond" Donny Gold, who is red hot in the Southeast following his angle with "Outlaw" Jesse James on WVBS.  Nigel Davies reached out to Julian Cain on the sands of Miami beach and offered to sell SCW in secret in exchange for bringing him in to Empire. For notifications and news for "Kings of the Ring", please Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and as always check the official website at KingsOTR.com. Laid Back Guitars by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Guest Thor Hanson speaks with Diane Horn about his book “Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees.”

People need bees. Since the first wasp got a taste for pollen 125 million years ago, bees and flowers have co-evolved in a way that brings almonds and apricots to our tables. But honeybees, as well as the less well known but equally critical miner, leafcutter, sweat and mason bees are in trouble, getting slammed by climate change, habitat loss and pesticide use. To figure out how to protect them, biologist Thor Hanson studies them. He is author of the new book, “Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees.” He came to The Summit on Pike for Town Hall Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Bees are like oxygen: ubiquitous, essential, and, for the most part, unseen. While we might overlook them, they lie at the heart of relationships that bind the human and natural worlds. Environmentalist and author Thor Hanson took to Town Hall’s stage to share a critical wisdom from his book Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees. He lead us on a journey that begins 125 million years ago, when a wasp first dared to feed pollen to its young. He outlined how bees have long been central to our harvests and mythologies and warns us of the ramification of their disappearance—which is happening at an alarming rate. Join Thor for an informative and enchanting portrait of bees as wonders of nature to celebrate and protect. Dr. Thor Hanson is a Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and an award winning author and biologist. He is the author of the award-winning books Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle and The Impenetrable Forest, as well as his most recent book The Triumph of Seeds. Recorded live at The Summit by Town Hall Seattle on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. 

SUBSCRIBE/ADD/FAVORITE to hear Season One! For notifications and news, please follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Previously on Kings of the Ring, Charlie Gotch's decision to finally turn Thor Hanson babyface was too little too late as Thor no-showed AMW to make his debut for Empire State after Prince Abdullah beat Dan Sanders for the ESWF title.  Turns out Thor was only one of the major stars that Julian Cain stole, but the real prize was revealed as current WWA World Champion "Diamond" Donny Gold.  Bobby Rivers is punished by Krusher Krawcyk and fired by Burt Ironside for losing a barfight. Episode #5 would be rated MA for graphic sexual content, excessive profanity and drug use.   To hear a "Directors Commentary" with breakdown and analysis, listen to the Podcast series "Breaking Kayfabe" on the official "Kings of the Ring" website at KingsOTR.com.   

Correspondent Reagan Jackson interviews student activist leaders Layla Mohamud & Ha'aheo Auwae Dekker about their own experiences with racism and their efforts to promote racial justice in their schools and communities for our Teaching for Black Lives event (2:35). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher talks with Thor Hanson (in a lavender patch at San Juan Island!) about the nature and necessity of bees, their rapid disappearance, and the ways we're working to save them (19:35). And Jini Palmer interviews Edward Wolcher, Town Hall's Curator of Lectures, to learn his thoughts and highlights for our October program lineup (27:27). Get an insider's look and stay in the know about what's going on in this moment at Town Hall.

SUBSCRIBE/ADD/FAVORITE to hear Season One! For notifications and news, please follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Email:  PartsUnknown@KingsOTR.com Previously on "Kings of the Ring", The entire wrestling community paid tribute to Jonathan Cain at his funeral including Goliath and touring World Champion "Diamond" Donny Gold.  Julian Cain inherited the ESWF from his father and rebuffed Charlie Gotch's offerings and accused the rest of the Alliance of being behind the times. Bobby Rivers and Willie Dean argue about which bar to visit during their match, Charlie Gotch drags his feet on turning burgeoning babyface Thor Hanson, instead keeping him with venerable veteran "Hollywood" Buddy Melrose.  While Gabriel Angel is handing out the drugs given to him by the fans, his brother Michael is tantalized by a mysterious woman.  Sal Spinelli and Louie the Greek are left to run the ESWF while Julian Cain is gone explaining his vision for wrestling. Episode 3 includes profanity, drug use, strong sexual content, and graphic description of violence ... To hear a "Directors Commentary" with breakdown and analysis, listen to "Breaking Kayfabe" exclusively on the official "Kings of the Ring" website right at KingsOTR.com.  "Kings of the Ring" was created and written by @SteveTeTai, and produced by "Mana Sports Media".     

Curious about bees? Listen here to learn more about these essential creatures from Thor Hanson, biologist and author of BUZZ: The Nature and Necessity of Bees Bees lie at the heart of the human and natural worlds. In this podcast, and in his book, Thor shares his knowledge about the many varieties of bees -- honeybees, bumblebees and lesser known diggers, miners, leafcutters, masons and others-- and describes how the bee is central both to our harvest and to our landscape. Listeners will also learn about the four P's that threaten Bees -- Pesticides, Pathogens, Parasites, and Poor nutrition -- and what each of us can do to encourage bee health. To learn more about bees, be sure to attend his upcoming presentation on BUZZ at Eagle Harbor Books, Friday July 13 at 6:30 pm. Credits: BCB host Jo Jenkins; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Food, nutrition and the cycle of life begins from one place: seeds. In this show we explore the fascinating ways plants, animals and humans evolved together all the way from beginning of time to our modern day. Strap on for this joyride of a podcast! Bio:  Author and biologist Thor Hanson is a Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and winner of the John Burroughs Medal. His books include The Impenetrable Forest, Feathers, The Triumph of Seeds, and Buzz (due in July 2018), as well as the illustrated children’s favorite, Bartholomew Quill. Thor’s work has been translated into more than ten languages and earned many accolades, including The Phi Beta Kappa Award, the AAAS/Subaru Prize, and two Pacific Northwest Book Awards. His many media appearances have included NPR’s Fresh Air, PRI’s Science Friday, Book Lust with Nancy Pearl, and The Current on CBC. Hanson lives with his wife and son on an island in the Pacific Northwest. Time Stamps: 6:28 – How did you get into research about seeds? 8:21 – How do you conduct research? 10:08 – How seeds form main part of many cultures 12:31 – How did seeds and plant life begin? 17:50 – When did animals and insects start consuming plants? 20:07 - Why did plants developed chemical defenses? 22:42 – When did humans start consuming plants and seeds? 25:25 – The transition between hunter gatherer to agricultural revolution 27:08 – How have the seeds changed from hunter gatherer times all the way to modern times 30:53 – Has taste, chemical & nutrient composition of seeds changed over time? 32:59 – Does bitterness correlate with toxicity? 35:40 – Have humans domesticated plants or plants have domesticated humans? 37:04 – The domestication of dogs 38:22 – Has architecture and physical structure of seeds changed as well? 39:30 – The curious case of the avocados 41:33 – How did human agriculture impacted the plant kingdom? 45:07 – How extinction of wild plant species could lead to a global catastrophe 48:22 – Why do crunchy foods such as nuts taste good? 53:20 – Why can I consume seeds and nuts but not the entire plant? 1:00:32 – How did our ancestors figure out if a plant or seed is safe to consume? 1:02:07 – How long do seeds last? 1:07:08 – How so seeds combat extreme environments and decay? 1:08:48 – What gives seeds its hard structure? 1:11:20 – How do you know a seed is dead or dormant? 1:13:20 – Why do seeds have different fats, carbs and proteins and has it changed over time? 1:16:34 – Is there plant intelligence and communication between plants? 1:17:51 – What came first: plant or the seed? 1:19:02 - What paradoxes did you come across while writing the book? 1:21:45 – Final Plugs & books written Plugs:  Chocolate Fudge Energy Pod on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B88S36J Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Shop Ghee: https://ketogeek.com/collections/alchemy/products/ghee Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Thor Hanson Links Website: http://www.thorhanson.net/ Triumph of Seeds(Book): https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Seeds-Kernels-Conquered-Kingdom-ebook/dp/B00PWX7S4G Feathers, The Evolution of a Natural Miracle(Book): https://www.amazon.com/Feathers-Evolution-Natural-Thor-Hanson/dp/0465028780 The Impenetrable Forest: https://www.amazon.com/Impenetrable-Forest-Thor-Hanson/dp/059513018 Bartholomew Quill: https://www.amazon.com/Bartholomew-Quill-Crows-Quest-Know/dp/1632170469    

This week we're exploring the world of seeds: how they've become so successful, how they work, how humans depend on them, and what we still don't understand about them. We spend the hour with Thor Hanson, conservation biologist and award-winning author, about his book "The Triumph of Seeds: How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, and Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History".

David Baddiel sets out to make sense of some apparently puzzling topics. In the first programme of this series, after receiving suggested topics on social media, David tries to understand why nuts have hard shells. He visits the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew to meet the head of the arboretum, and a nut tree; and speaks to Thor Hanson, the author of 'The Triumph of Seeds'. On his journey to understanding David finds himself discussing evolution, fruit, badger poo, concrete and absent-minded squirrels. Producer: Giles Edwards.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-148-bookbag-bookfest-may-30/ Wondering what to read this summer?  Come to the first Fill Your Summer Bookbag Bookfest celebration at Eagle Harbor Books, Saturday, May 30th from 3 - 5 pm. Author Jennifer Louden and poet Kelli Russell Agodon talk about the event sponsored by Seattle 7 Writers. The event features book signings, author-baked sweets, and drawings for free books and literary items. Perhaps the best part of this popular event, though, is mingling and conversing with this great group of award-winning Northwest authors. Featured authors include Kelli Russell Agodon, Kathleen Alcala, Erica Bauermeister, Carol Cassella, Megan Chance, Bridget Foley, Laurie Frankel, Elizabeth George, Thor Hanson, Adrianne Harun, Jennifer Louden, Kevin O'Brien, Suzanne Selfors, Rebecca Wells, and Susan Wiggs. Proceeds from the event will benefit Kitsap Regional Libraries.  For more information, visit: http://www.eagleharborbooks.com/event/fill-your-summer-book-bag-seattle7writers Credits: BCB host and audio editor Sandy Schubach; BCB social media publisher: Diane Walker.

Guest Thor Hanson speaks with Diane Horn about his most recent book, “The Triumph of Seeds: How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, & Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History”.