Best Caleb & James & Rafa Podcasts (2025)

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8th Andean Orchid Conference 42:23

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26d ago42:23

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Send us a text James recounts his latest adventure in Ecuador at the 8th Andean Orchid Conference. Caleb and James discuss the trip, covering orchid education, recent conservation efforts, orchid culture, cloud forests, and much more! Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at …

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James' AOS Accreditation Talk - Rupicolous Laelias 39:54

2M ago39:54

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Send us a text Caleb and James explore the Rupicolous Laelias, a group of lithophytic Cattleyas found in South America. With over 60 species described, this group of orchids continues to grow, with two new species described in the last few years. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicem…

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Hilo Orchid Show 2025 27:21

3M ago27:21

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Send us a text Caleb and James recap Hawaii's largest orchid show, highlighting incredible displays, award winning plants, and more from the 71st Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show.

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Mailbag - Phrags and Terraria 34:00

4M ago34:00

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Send us a text Join Caleb and James as they dig through the mailbag and answer some listener submitted questions about Phragmipedium orchids and growing orchids using a terrarium. Thank you to our listeners who submitted questions! Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-…

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Interview with Ben Oliveros 38:39

5M ago38:39

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Send us a text Caleb and James pay a visit to the nursery to talk with Ben Oliveros, fellow AOS orchid judge and owner of Orchid Eros. Known for his award winning Cattleyas and breeding expertise, Ben shares a bit about his background alongside some tips and tricks. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at [email protected] …

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Caleb’s AOS Accreditation Talk - Spotted Complex Paphs 45:03

6M ago45:03

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Send us a text Caleb and James explore the 150 year long breeding legacy of complex Paphiopedilums, from historic species to modern show-stopping hybrids and the breeders that create them. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rat…

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Interview with Challen Willemsen 42:44

7M ago42:44

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Send us a text Caleb and James interview Challen Willemsen, a conservationist, botanist, educator, and sometimes tour guide from Guatemala. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)…

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Mailbag - Monsoon orchids and picking seedlings 40:21

8M ago40:21

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Send us a text Join Caleb and James as they dig through the mailbag and answer some listener submitted questions about caring for orchids with specific culture requirements and what to look for when purchasing plants. Thank you to our listeners who submitted questions! Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at [email protected]…

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Interview with Karen Kimmerle 33:26

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Send us a text Caleb and James interview Karen Kimmerle, owner of Island Sun Orchids and long time American Orchid Society accredited judge. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)…

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Our favorite FCC's from 2024 1:04:06

10M ago1:04:06

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Send us a text Caleb and James dive into their favorite FCC awarded plants from 2024 and answer fan mail about orchid culture. Register for the 8th Annual Andean Orchid Conference hosted by Ecuagenera at ccoa8.com. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-6…

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World Slipper Orchid Conference 58:21

11M ago58:21

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Send us a text Caleb and James review some of the incredible plants and people from the World Slipper Orchid Conference in Hilo, Hawai'i, followed by listener submitted questions. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)…

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Interview with Peter Wiggin 58:44

12M ago58:44

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Send us a text Caleb and James interview Peter Wiggin, evolutionary biologist, botanist, orchidophile, plant nerd, and an AOS accredited orchid judge. After a lively discussion, Caleb and James dive into the mailbox with Pete for some listener submitted comments and questions. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod…

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Interview with Tom Mirenda 58:36

1y ago58:36

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Send us a text Caleb and James interview Tom Mirenda, an AOS accredited orchid judge, conservationist, botanist, and lover of living things. You can reach Tom at [email protected]. Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)…

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Mini Catts & Deflasking 49:27

1y ago49:27

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Send us a text Caleb and James talk breeding mini-cattleyas, after which they discuss deflasking orchid seedlings. Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)By Caleb & James & Rafa

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Hilo Orchid Show 2024 39:39

1+ y ago39:39

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Send us a text Caleb and James recap Hawaii's largest orchid show from inside the judges booth. Awards, rarities, and more from the 70th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show.By Caleb & James & Rafa

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Multifloral Paphs 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

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Send us a text Caleb shares his experiences growing multifloral Paphs (Paphiopedilums) and we chat about some of the breeding and history of the group Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)By Caleb & James & Rafa

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Our favorite FCC's from 2023 35:01

1+ y ago35:01

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Send us a text We go over our favorite First Class Certificate (FCC) awards given by the American Orchid Society (AOS) judges in 2023 Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)By Caleb & James & Rafa

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World Orchid Conference 2024 35:29

1+ y ago35:29

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Send us a text James gives an overview of his time at the 23rd World Orchid Conference in Taiwan Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)By Caleb & James & Rafa

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Tokyo Dome 2024 33:34

2y ago33:34

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Send us a text Caleb shares what he got to see at the Tokyo Dome show in Japan Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)By Caleb & James & Rafa

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Invasive Orchids 39:12

2y ago39:12

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Send us a text We go over some of the orchids which have been classified as 'invasive', particularly in Hawaiʻi The main article about invasive orchids discussed: https://go.hawaii.edu/oV2 Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)…

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Introduction & Den. alexandrae 38:30

2+ y ago38:30

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Send us a text Caleb and James discuss the premise of the podcast and Caleb shares about his Dendrobium alexanderae Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)By Caleb & James & Rafa

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Medicinal Orchids 49:30

2+ y ago49:30

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Send us a text We review some of the history and published information on orchids used as medicine Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)By Caleb & James & Rafa

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Caleb's First Orchid - Angraecum eburneum 38:24

2+ y ago38:24

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Send us a text Caleb shares the story of the first orchid he grew: Angraecum eburneum Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)By Caleb & James & Rafa

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Our favorite FCC's from 2022 31:09

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Send us a text We go over our favorite First Class Certificate (FCC) awards given by the American Orchid Society (AOS) judges in 2022 Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)By Caleb & James & Rafa

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James' First Orchid - Ocdsa. Sweet Sugar 'Angel' 25:25

2+ y ago25:25

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Send us a text James talks about the first orchid he ever grew: Oncidesa Sweet Sugar 'Angel' Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)By Caleb & James & Rafa