Best Funga Podcasts (2025)

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197: 2025 Nominations-- VOTE NOW! 11:31

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Take a few minutes to fill out 2025 NOMINATIONS! @the_flying_fungi Also if you are interested in trying to Flora Funga Calm and Collected Extract.. Zbiotics: "FLORA10" Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day Support the show GoFundME If y…

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Episode 74: Wildfire impact on the soil Funga associated to Nothofagus forests from central-western Patagonia, Argentina 12:07

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with María Salgado Salomón about what happens when fire occurs in a Nothofagus forest, specifically considering the ectomycorrhizal fungi. Full journal article can be found at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-025-00426-8…

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Episode 76: Innovation to support wildfire risk-based decision-making: examining the incident strategic alignment process 11:38

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Cole Buettner, Tyler Aldworth, and Michelle Greiner about investigating the use of the Incident Strategic Alignment Process (ISAP) and the value this process brings to managers. Full journal article can be found at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-025-0…

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196: Fun Fungi Fact with Jasper Fungi Academy at TMF 8:04

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review I interviewed Jasper from Fungi Academy at this years Telluride Mushroom Festival! All resources are on florafungapodcast.com/196 Zbiotics: "FLORA10" Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day Support the show GoFundME If you like the podcas…

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Episode 75: Towards predicting flammability of Sierra Nevada mixed conifer forests: drought stress and fuel moisture are strongly linked in angiosperms but decoupled in gymnosperms 11:29

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Indra Boving, Joe Celebrezze, and Leander Anderegg about how plant hydration impacts tissue level flammability. Full journal article can be found at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-025-00396-xBy Interview with Indra Boving, Joe Celebrezze, and Leander Anderegg

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195: America's BIGGEST Fungi Magazine with Britt Bunyard 18:22

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review We chat with Britt Bunyard the Co-director of Telluride Mushroom Festival, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Fungi Magazine. He has studied the interactions and co-evolution of higher fungi (primarily mushroom fungi) with insects (primarily true flies). A recent book I published "Lives of the Fungi"…

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Why the Midwest is Superior with Melissa Ketelsen| Ohio Mushroom Festival 8:12

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review We are at Ohio Mushroom Festival with @ChicoryChickadee we talk about the Midwest and some invasive species that need to be... Zbiotics: "FLORA10" Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day Support the show GoFundME If you like the podcast p…

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193: The Mushroom Finds You: Ceremony, Healing, and Creative Power with Edward Crowe 36:03

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Edward Crowe joins KK to explore his deeply personal relationship with psychedelic mushrooms—spanning visionary experiences, ceremonial practices, and the role fungi play in his creative and healing journey. Edward shares vivid stories from his psychedelic visions, including cultural and ancestral …

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192: MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE with Luna Stower 1:10:32

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Luna Stower is an award-winning educator, activist, and thought leader at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, and culture. With a Master’s in Teaching and over 15 years shaping the legal cannabis market, she is known for helping decriminalize entheogens in Oakland and for curating fungi and…

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191: New Fungus Lowers Inflammation AND Cancer Cells 8:28

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review New research from Taiwan revealing a rare forest fungus with remarkable anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Discovered growing on the endangered stout camphor tree, this cultivated mushroom produces a compound called N50 F2, a sulfated galacto-glucan that blocks inflammation signals and h…

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Episode 73: Fire gives avian populations a rapid and enduring boost in protected forests of California 7:34

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Chris Ray about how fire has affected many of the bird species that are breeding in iconic national parks like Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00402-2…

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190: MEET THE PLUG: Nourish Cap 38:58

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Benjamin Ashpole is founder of NourishCap.com, the first marketing agency in the United States to focus exclusively on the unique needs of the mushroom sector. He also runs PromoterMotor, a marketing agency that has served the nonprofit sector for over a decade, and an accomplished computer scienti…

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189: MEET THE PLUG-Shatter the Stigma 5k-Run 33:42

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Giovanni, founder of the Shatter Foundation and organizer of the Shatter the Stigma 5K, shared his mission to raise awareness and funds for psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans and first responders. His foundation, nonprofit, partners with the Florida International University Society of Psyche…

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188: Inperson| How to Nurture a Scientist ft my Mom--Finn River Cidery 32:44

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Enjoy this Birthday In PERSON interview with my mom, Beth Moravek. Finally checking this interview off my list and Finn River Cidery is a MUST visit! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMAB! HAPPY HALLOWEEN YALL! GET YO SPOOK ON Zbiotics: "FLORA10" Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde,…

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Episode 72: Near real-time indicators of burn severity in the western U.S. from active fire tracking 8:42

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Elijah Orland about using thermal imagery to better understand what leads to burn severity and how quickly we can get that information to others. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00407-x…

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187: New Anti-Cancer & Memory Boosting Boba Tea Fungus! 8:45

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Enjoy this science filled episode where we get down N nerdy Tremella: Cognition/memory clinical trials https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37836504/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29319408/ Skin barrier https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32531816/ https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/3/82 Cancer https://pub…

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Episode 71: Major changes in climate, vegetation, and ecological resilience in recent decades suggest climate smart management strategies for western US dryland shrublands and woodlands 8:25

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Jeanne Chambers, Jessi Brown, and Sarah Barga about evaluating climate change in recent decades and how it impacts ecological resilience, vegetation trajectories, and fire regimes. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.11…

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186: Does Tripping Slow Down Aging? 13:21

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review New studies shows: Psilocybin delays aging, extends lifespan, new Emory study suggests.. In this episode I break down this juicy news. Please follow my NeW Backup Youtube Channel or Rumble AND video is UP on Patreon Zbiotics: "FLORA10" Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetald…

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Episode 70: Multi-scale assessment of wildfire use on carbon stocks in the Sierra Nevada, CA 11:16

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Kristin Nesbit, Scott Stephens, and Zachary Steel about how greater use of managed wildfires impact carbon stocks. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00389-w…

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185: Is the Hype Around Juice Cleanses REAL? 1:00:30

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review MY YOUTUBE WAS BANNED--TRYING TO GET IT BACK...watch full episode on my Patreon... Iosellev “Josie” Castaneda Morales, is a modern day Curandera. At an early age she was introduced to the practice of Curanderismo, as a way of life. Today, Josie serves her Miami Community as a Yerbera, one who works…

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184: MET THE PLUG: The Future is Fungitarian 16:00

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Fungitarian is a wellness movement and brand founded by Johnny James, built on his personal journey of healing through mushrooms after struggling with burnout and addiction. Their team of mycologists, scientists, and wellness advocates creates high-quality functional mushroom products—tinctures, gu…

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Episode 69: Assessing fuel treatments and burn severity using global and local analyses 8:57

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Astrid Sanna, Alina Cansler, and Craig Bienz about evaluating fuel treatments and fire suppression operations through the 2021 Bootleg Fire of South-Central Oregon. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00…

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183: Why Are we NOT Roasting Chestnuts Anymore? 53:50

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Elspeth dives into the surprisingly sexy world of nuts and trees, unpacking the botanical definition of nuts while highlighting the ecological power of oaks as keystone species. She gets detailed with acorns—flour, starch, oil, and even liqueur—exploring their culinary versatility and cultural hist…

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182: Interview with Paul Stamets | Telluride Mushroom Festival 2025 7:29

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Join me for an exclusive conversation with renowned mushroom expert Paul Stamets as he shares his insights and expertise on the fascinating world of fungi. With a career, spanning decades, Paul Stamets has become a leading voice in the field of mycology, and his work has inspired a new generation o…

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Episode 68: Representing 3-dimensional fuels for physics-based fire behavior models: a general framework and case study in a type-converted post-fire shrubfield 9:38

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Niko Tutland and Andreas Wion about building 3D fuel bed models for next generation fire models. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00383-2By Interview with Niko Tutland and Andreas Wion

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181: New Study Shows that Shiitake Could Lower Risk of Cancer 14:48

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review In this episode of Flora Funga Podcast, we dive into the powerful healing potential of shiitake mushrooms—specifically a compound called lentinan, a purified β-glucan found in these fungi. Recent studies have shown that lentinan can significantly boost the immune system and fight off tumor growth i…

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Episode 67: Synergistic effects on fire hazard from combined linear fuel breaks and mosaic fuel treatments 9:44

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Bruno Aparício and José Pereira about how we can combine linear fuel break networks with fuel treatment mosaics to have a synergistic effect on reducing wildfire. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-0038…

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180: How to Turn Cacao into Chocolate? 1:05:49

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Lets go through the process of how cacao transforms into the delicious treat we all know and love - chocolate. From the cacao tree to the chocolate bar, learn about the fascinating journey of chocolate making. What makes cacao turn into chocolate? Find out in this video as we explore the history, s…

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Episode 66: Drone-based, multispectral photogrammetric point clouds to classify fire severity at differing canopy height strata 9:14

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Jonathan Batchelor about exploring how drone-based photogrammetrictry could provide a more complete picture of fire impacts on the forest floor. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00375-2…

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179: WTF is a Fungarium?! Tour with Matthew Smith 1:06:56

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we visit the University of Florida's Fungarium in Gainsville with Matthew Smith the Professor of the department of Plant Pathology at UF. We cover the importance of his research and a full tour of the Culture lab, Molecular Lab, and the Fungarium. We also have a soundbite from Tyler Hacki…

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Episode 65: Topographic conditions dominate tree species recovery over 15 years post-fire in a temperate Pinus sylvestris forest 6:05

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Jan Holik about detecting our expectations about how trees regenerate after different kinds of disturbances. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00374-3By Interview with Jan Holik

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178: 5 Ways that FUNGI are closer to HUMANS than PLANTS 6:59

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Join me as I dive into the wild world of fungi to uncover just how similar they really are to us humans! Fungi are often seen as these alien-like organisms that pop up in your kitchen when you forget about that old bread. But, believe it or not, they have some pretty fascinating connections to huma…

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Episode 64: Bucking the suppression status quo: incentives to shift the wildfire management paradigm around natural ignitions 7:40

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Scott Franz about using natural ignitions to accomplish objectives like fuels reduction. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00379-yBy Interview with Scott Franz

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177: Death by Death Cap for Cutie Mushroom| True Crime 12:26

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review True Crime meets Flora Funga Podcast...In this episode, we dive into the chilling real-life case of Erin Patterson, who was convicted in 2025 for murdering three of her in-laws by intentionally serving them Death Cap‑laced Beef Wellington in July 2023. Despite her claims that the deadly fungi were …

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176: MEET THE PLUG|The Fungivore’s Guide to Mexico’s Mycotours 1:09:13

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review In this episode, Zach and I dive into how he went from 27 years in kitchens to hiking through the mountains of Mexico hosting culinary myco-adventures with his wife. From psychedelic beginnings in the '90s to micro-tourism magic in Oaxaca, Zach shares stories of barbacoa under the stars, discoverin…

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Episode 63: Being there: effectiveness of a 360-degree virtual tour for increasing understanding of forest treatments for fire hazard reduction in California, USA 7:20

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Alan Taylor and Eric Knapp about 360-degree photography can help people immersively explore areas previous to fire exclusion. Virtual Reality tour of the ‘Variable Density Thinning’ study on the Stanislaus-Tuolumne Experimental Forest https://chorophronesis.geog.psu.ed…

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175: Fashion Meets Fungi 51:37

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review We unpack how Shane is using tech like open-source humidity sensors and wet bulb wizardry to fine-tune his fungi farms—because apparently, mushrooms are picky about their climate, just like us. But it’s not just about the grow room—Shane’s on a mission to tackle food waste, reinvent plant pots with…

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Episode 62: Realignment of federal environmental policies to recognize fire’s role 10:05

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174: 7 Top Mushrooms YOU Should NOT Eat! 13:03

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review We dive into the dangerous yet deceptively world of poisonous mushrooms. From the lawn-dwelling False Parasol to the infamous Death Cap for Cutie, KK breaks down 6 toxic fungi that could ruin more than just your hike. You’ll learn how to spot deadly lookalikes, like the glowing Jack-O'-Lantern, and…

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Episode 61: Soil temperature and moisture near downed trees and log barriers 5 years after a wildfire 6:00

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Flavio Taccaliti and Emanuele Lingua about forest regeneration after wildfire surrounding downed logs. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-025-00365-4By Interview with Flavio Taccaliti and Emanuele Lingua

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173: Turning Trash into Gold with Wrigglebrew 59:14

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Sam founded a biotech startup out of college making worm poop fertilizer then found a way to use worms to eat plastics. Now hes the CEO of Wrigglebrew. Find all resources on florafungapodcast.com/173 Zbiotics: "FLORA10" Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byprodu…

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172: If you Sell Mushroom Products you're Going to Need this! 1:16:22

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Victoria is an attorney focused on psychedelic medicine, cannabis, and functional mushroom law. She helps businesses and healthcare providers enter and grow in these challenging spaces. All resources mentioned on florafungapodcast.com/172 rudicklawgroup.com Social Media Links Instagram LinkedIn: ht…

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Episode 60: Inside AFE: Fire Ecology Journal Committee 9:43

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Sharon Hood about AFE’s Fire Ecology Journal Committee.By Interview with Sharon Hood

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171: Can These Plants REALLY Help You Sleep? 1:09:23

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Janine is the Owner and Chief Innovations Officer of Talent Think Innovations, a business strategy and consulting firm. With over 19 years of experience across diverse industries—from pharmaceuticals and education to tech and wellness—she is known for her dynamic, human-centered approach to innovat…

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Episode 59: Vegetation–fuel–fire feedbacks in patches of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) regeneration 13:12

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with George Jensen, Benjamin Knapp, and Jeffery Cannon about how understanding structural complexity enhances understanding of the ecology and restoration of fire-maintained ecosystems. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.11…

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JOIN ME at This Years North Florida Entheogenic Conference July 12|13th 26:18

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Join speakers, chats, vendors, and explore the amazing people! Grab yo BOGO TICKET Before 7/5/25! North Florida Entheogenic Conference & Expo Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite North Florida Entheogenic Conference- WEBSITE North Florida Entheogenic Conference & Expo (@nfl_entheoexpo) • Instagram …

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Episode 58: Temporal and spatial pattern analysis of escaped prescribed fires in California from 1991 to 2020 10:33

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Shu Li and Robert York about this systematic, long-term analysis of escaped prescribed burns in California. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-024-00342-3By Interview with Shu Li and Robert York

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170: How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying 1:43:12

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Author of "How to Forage Mushrooms Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide." Frank has foraged with pro's in seven states and six countries. He found a 33-pound Lion's Mane mushroom on an oak tree. Has made as much as $200/hour finding and selling wild, edible mushrooms to chefs. Has written fo…

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Episode 57: Wildfire management decisions outweigh mechanical treatment as the keystone to forest landscape adaptation 8:11

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Tucker Furniss and Zhuoran Duan about using LANDIS-II to simulate the interactive effects of future climate and land management thinning, prescribed burning, and wildfire regimes. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.118…

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Episode 56: Effects of recent wildfires on giant sequoia groves were anomalous at millennial timescales: a response to Hanson et al. 7:46

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Nathan Stephenson and David Soderberg about new evidence that addresses if large patches of fire severe enough to kill most sequoias is a normal part of the sequoia fire regime. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/…