Best Hunter Runge Podcasts (2025)

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121. Paleobotany, Museums, and Lessons from Deep Time w/ Dr. Aaron Pan 1:02:27

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Send us a text Journey through millions of years of plant evolution with paleobotanist Dr. Aaron Pan, who unearths fascinating stories locked within fossilized leaves, fruits, and seeds from Earth's distant past. As Executive Director of the Museum of Texas Tech University, Dr. Pan bridges the worlds of scientific research and public education, sha…

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Decoy Lies & Duck Blind Myths – What Waterfowl Hunters Get Wrong 39:18

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In this episode of The Guide Life Podcast by Whiskey Sloughs, Hunter Runge breaks down some of the most common myths in waterfowl hunting — the things you hear at the boat ramp, in the group text, or from that guy who "limits every time." From decoy spreads and moon phases to shot size and sky busting, we’re diving into what’s real, what’s not, and…

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Winding Down – End of Season Reflections & Summer Ahead 32:53

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In this episode of The Guide Life Podcast by Whiskey Sloughs, Hunter Runge sits down to recap the end of turkey season, the break that followed, and what’s happening now as summer kicks off in central Nebraska. From spring hunts and hard-earned gobblers to much-needed vacation time, this episode pulls back the curtain on the post-season mindset — w…

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October Mornings – Early Duck Season Chaos in Nebraska 30:12

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Learn more: https://linktr.ee/whiskeysloughs In this episode of The Guide Life Podcast by Whiskey Sloughs, Hunter Runge takes you into the heart of Nebraska’s October duck season. From pre-dawn setups and changing bird patterns to the highs and lows of early season chaos, this is a firsthand look at what it takes to keep hunts productive as the mig…

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120. Godfather Figs, Coastal Ecology, and Really Old Rocks w/ Phil D'Angelis 1:08:42

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Send us a text What happens when scientific curiosity meets ancestral connection? Phil DeAngelis, founder of Phil's Figs and coastal geologist, takes us on a journey that weaves together seemingly unrelated passions into a life of purpose and discovery. Phil's story begins in Pennsylvania, where gardening was simply part of life in his Italian-Amer…

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Off-Season Grind – Lodge Prep, Shop Projects, and Spring Fun at Whiskey Sloughs 30:40

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Learn more: https://linktr.ee/whiskeysloughs In this episode of The Guide Life Podcast by Whiskey Sloughs, host Hunter Runge takes you behind the scenes for a look at what happens after the birds fly north. From deep-cleaning the lodge and repairing gear to welding shop upgrades and prepping for the next season, it’s the off-season grind that sets …

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Highlights & Lessons Learned as Hunting Guides 45:50

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Learn more: https://linktr.ee/whiskeysloughsBy Hunter Runge

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119. Plant Hoarding, the Garden Party, and Being an Influencer w/ Destin Noak 56:23

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Send us a text Ever wondered how working with plants could transform your life? Destin Noak, known online as the Texas Garden Guy, discovered gardening's therapeutic power during a period of uncertainty after leaving the Air Force in 2011. What began with his father's simple suggestion to till the backyard evolved into a passionate pursuit that wou…

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Gobblers, Pressure & Patterns – Mid-Season Turkey Update from the Field 30:12

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The Movie Maker Man 27:21

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Adam is the man behind the camera that films all of our high end films. Today we sit down to hear his story about how he got into filming and turned it into his full time career. Learn more about Whiskey Sloughs: https://linktr.ee/whiskeysloughsBy Hunter Runge

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118. The Poetry of Science, Nature Check, and Groups of Belonging w/ Dr. Sheryl Hosler 1:01:35

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Send us a text Dr. Cheryl Hosler, creator of Nature Check and The Roving Naturalist, shares her journey from feeling inadequate in science to becoming a postdoctoral researcher and innovative science communicator who uses storytelling and gaming to connect people with ecological concepts. • Cheryl's educational path from English major to scientist,…

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Welcome To The Guide Life 28:37

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Welcome to episode 1 of The Guide Life Podcast. We are starting a new journey and are excited to share all of the details with you. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/whiskeysloughsBy Hunter Runge

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117. Chaos Garden Gremlins, Necessary Context, and Practical Landscapes w/ Sean Patchett 52:56

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Send us a text Sean Patchett, known online as Garden Guy Muskoka, shares his multifaceted experience in horticulture, from landscape work to science communication, emphasizing the critical importance of context in gardening advice. • Context is everything when sharing gardening information – advice must be tailored to location, climate, and specifi…

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S2 Ep 4 Land Matters: Behind the Habitat at Whiskey Sloughs 28:31

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In this episode, we’re digging deep — literally and figuratively — into the land management that powers our hunts at Whiskey Sloughs. From strategic slough creation along the Platte River to native grass and sunflower plots on our CRP ground, we break down the year-round work it takes to hold birds and build habitat that thrives. We also take a wal…

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116. National Parks, Leaving No Trace, and Touching Grass w/ Cassie Yahnian and Danielle LaRock 1:12:22

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Send us a text Cassie Yahnian and Danielle LaRock share the captivating journey of their podcast National Park After Dark, celebrating four years of exploring the mysteries, histories, and conservation stories of America's public lands. • Former veterinary technicians who bonded over their shared love of outdoor spaces and morbid curiosity • Transf…

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115. Native Landscapes, Lo-fi Dad Jazz, and the Rungs of the Ladder w/ Rooey 58:33

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Send us a text Roey, a music industry marketing professional and lo-fi producer, uses his "dad jazz" instrumental music to fund native plant installations across Nashville and beyond. • Growing up in a family of avid gardeners and nature enthusiasts instilled a deep appreciation for native plants and natural spaces • Names his songs after native pl…

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S2 Ep 3 The Guide Life 40:32

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Join us as we talk about what the back end of being a guide is. Some of the hidden gems and funny details that come with the life we chose !By Hunter Runge

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114. Food Communities, Growing Together, and No-bots w/ Dr. Jessica Tullar Caroom 57:16

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Send us a text Dr. Jessica Tullar Caroom returns to the podcast to discuss the evolution of her community food systems work and the importance of building meaningful connections through growing and sharing food. • Growing Together Texas supports gardeners, growers, and cooks as three interconnected parts of a healthy food ecosystem • Creating an on…

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S2 Ep 2 Snow Goose Season in Here! 48:50

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With warm temps, the snow geese start making their way back. We dive into this episode talking about snow goose season, the weather conditions, and discuss projects around the lodge and shop!By Hunter Runge

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113. Houseplants, Diabolical Weeds, and Fickle Figs- Winter 2025 Q&A 44:30

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Send us a text This episode is a delightful exploration of listener-submitted plant questions, offering insights into plant care, specific plant challenges, and the relationship between environmental conditions and plant health. - Overview of the seasonal Q&A format - Discussion on controlling bindweed and morning glory - Humidity’s nuanced effect …

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S2 Ep 1 We Are Back! 51:10

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After a long hiatus from season, we are back! In this episode we talk about our goose season, trip to Nashville for NWTF, and the weather and expectations for the rest of season!By Hunter Runge

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112. Gardening, Building Community, and BLT Sandwiches 41:43

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Send us a text This episode emphasizes the importance of community, realistic expectations, and small beginnings in gardening. We explore how to nurture connections with neighbors, set achievable goals, and adapt to various living conditions to create a rewarding gardening experience. • Understanding why content creators should be careful with gard…

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S1 Ep 15 Guiding in Nebraska vs Other States, Early Season Duck Hunting 48:05

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Join us as we discuss our adventures in the early season of October and detailing pheasant season. We also interview Charlie and discuss his way of life and where he came from. We discuss the difference of the guide industry in different states.By Hunter Runge

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S1 Ep 14 Season Outlook, Getting Ready for the Big Dance 37:14

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Older podcast upload! This is an oldie we had left over from September but, join us as we wrap up our teal and dove season. Talk Nebraska football (Man we learned something) and get ready for prep work and project management. Looking forward to seeing whats coming next!By Hunter Runge

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S1 Ep 13 Josh from Outdoor Limits Interview 41:56

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Today we sit down with Josh from Outdoor Limits and discuss the relationship with have built over the years. We talk about how Josh got started, and where he is hoping to see his channel grow to. We also talk about what future plans Josh has with us! Sit back relax and enjoy!By Hunter Runge

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S1 Ep 12 Season is Here! First hunts of the year! 30:46

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Today we sit down with Josh from Outdoor Limits and we look back on all the hunts we had to begin the season for teal and doves!By Hunter Runge

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S1 Ep 11 Dog Training, Getting Platte Ready for Season 43:33

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Join us as we discuss all the training we have been doing with Platte to get him ready for the season. We discuss tactics and techniques, and what worked and did not work. We also discuss how he will be utilized this season.By Hunter Runge

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S1 Ep 10 The Season Hype is Here 37:40

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Today we sit down and talk about closing out the summer season and getting all our stuff organized. Then we move over to dove season and tactics and exciting aspects of season! Lastly we touch on duck and goose calling what we use to be successful.By Hunter Runge

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111. Dragon Fruits, Lichen, and the Most Important Plant Thing- Summer 2024 Q&A 43:10

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Send us a text What's up Plant People?? It's been a minute since our last Q&A episode, and I have some good ones for you today! Thanks to @marahw1999, @honukaimi, and Shannon Perry (oz9podcast) for the outstanding questions! Be sure to check out the Lubbock Arts Alliance on Instagram and their other socials to learn more about Delightful Fantasy Fl…

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S1 Ep 9 New Hire Interviews, Qwentin and Caleb 41:20

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Join us as we sit down with our new hires Qwentin and Caleb. Qwentin will be our chef for the season and Caleb will be another guide for us. In this episode we talk about their new positions, how they got into hunting, and what they are excited and nervous about with this new job.By Hunter Runge

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S1 Ep 8 New Hires, Learning Experiences, and Summer Practice 43:19

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Todays episode we sit down with Connor Runge, our new marketing director, and we highlight his job and how he has gotten involved with us. As well as we talk about all the learning experiences that we have had over the years, that have helped us shape our business. Then we talk about all the practice and preparation we have been doing to get ready …

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110. Habitats, Invasive Species, and Possibly Antagonistic Bear Interactions w/ Ashley Bray 1:18:16

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Send us a text Get ready to unravel the fascinating world of wildlife biology and plant science as we sit down with Ashley Bray, the insightful host of the Get Out Alive podcast. Have you ever wondered how the dynamics between plants and animals shape our ecosystems? Ashley shares her inspiring journey from childhood animal enthusiast to wildlife b…

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S1 Ep 7 Our Favorite Waterfowl to Hunt! 37:27

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In this episode we talk about all the species we hunt, and which ones are our favorite. We highlight hunting styles, strategies, decoys, and all of the tricks that we use hunting these birds.By Hunter Runge

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S1 Ep 6 Duck Depression 40:59

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Join us as we settle into the heat of the summer and all of our prep work for this upcoming season! We are all super anxious to get our clients back in the lodge!By Hunter Runge

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S1 Ep 5 Adversity in the Guiding Industry 39:59

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Today we sit down and talk about the adversity we experience in the guide service industry. We talk about the highs and lows of being a guide, and the memories!By Hunter Runge

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109. Food as Knowledge, Eating Equitably, and Digital Literacy w/ Dr. Sarah Duignan 58:42

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Send us a text What's up, Plant People? Join us as we welcome Dr. Sarah Duignan, the host of the AnthroDish podcast and a medical anthropologist, on a remarkable journey navigating food anthropology and community health. From her roots in Ontario, where a deep connection with nature began shaping her career, Sarah takes us through her academic rout…

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S1 Ep 4 Live Scoping Crappie in Kansas, Summer Setup 41:32

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Join us as we talk about our most recent vacation to Kansas to crappie fish with our good friend Josh! We also talk about setting up our lodge/office for the summer and the best ways to flow business!By Hunter Runge

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S 1 Ep 3 Our New Lodge! 41:13

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Today we sit down and talk about the new lodge that we have bought and talk through some of the projects and improvements that we are working on to get ready for this coming season!By Hunter Runge

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S1 Ep 2 Best Hunts of 2023 Season 34:52

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Today we sit down and talk about some of our favorite memories and client groups over this past season.By Hunter Runge

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108. Redeeming Lettuce, Starving Trolls, and Life as a Nutrivore w/ Dr. Sarah Ballantyne 1:11:40

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Send us a text If you've ever wondered how to enrich your diet without falling prey to restrictive eating, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, the brain behind the Nutrivore philosophy, joins us to illuminate the path towards optimal nutrition. Through our engaging dialogue, Sarah shares her transformative journey from research scientist to a passionate advocate…

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107. Deep Dive- Crisis Communication in Agriculture with Dr. Erica Irlbeck 58:45

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Send us a text What's up, Plant People?? It's our first Deep Dive episode in quite a while. I was super excited to get to talk to my friend, Dr. Erica Irlbeck, again on the show. Erica is a Professor of Ag Communications, the Associate Dean of Outreach and Engagement for the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech…

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S1 Ep 1 Waterfowl Hunting on the Famous Platte River 40:20

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Join us as we start our new version of our podcast, in this series we will be covering different topics of waterfowl, upland, and turkey hunting. As well as highlighting all the intricate details of guiding waterfowl hunts, living the guide life, our business, and all the details of business ownership. For our first episode we hit on the bread and …

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106. Conservation Dogs, Spotted Lanternflies, and Horrifying Elevators w/ Melissa McCue-McGrath 1:17:41

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Send us a text Ever find yourself marveling at the uncanny connection you share with your furry best friend? Our latest podcast episode takes us on an expedition into the heart of human-canine relationships, with Melissa McCue-McGrath, a true trailblazer in dog training and conservation, leading the way. Celebrating Melissa's birthday, we tap into …

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105. Native Plants, Academic Optimism, and Liquid Smoke w/ Dr. Robert Cox 54:49

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Send us a text What's up, Plant People?? I hope you're well! My guest today is a long-time mentor and friend, Dr. Robert Cox. Dr. Cox is a restoration ecologist whose wisdom in prairie ecosystems and passion for academia are as deep-rooted as the native species he studies. This episode is full of stories from Dr. Cox's academic adventures, which be…

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104. Hope Springs Eternal 28:33

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Send us a text What's up, Plant People?? Living through all the *unprecedented times* we have been over the past few years has really gotten old. I think a lot fewer things should be getting precedented, but that's just me. We could all use a little more hope in our lives because, as Dr. Katharine Hayhoe discussed in Episode 102, it's the thing tha…

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103. Plants Out of Place, Chalkboards, and Controlling Weeds w/ Dr. Peter Dotray 1:06:05

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Send us a text What's up Plant People?! I have a great one for you today with one of my former professors and current colleagues, Dr. Peter Dotray. We had a great conversation about life as a professor and academic, what's changed over the years, how do we define a "weed," what role do they play in agriculture, and how we can go about controlling t…

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102. Climate Change, Saving Us, and Relentless Hope w/ Dr. Katharine Hayhoe 1:06:47

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Send us a text What's up, Plant People? Have you ever felt the weight of the world's climate crisis on your shoulders, yet struggled with the notion that one person's actions might be too insignificant to make a difference? Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, an atmospheric scientist, joins us to shatter that misconception with her infectious optimism and practi…

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101. Garden Life, Cozy Gaming, and the Chelsea Flower Show w/ Kay Luthor 56:31

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Send us a text What's up, Plant People? Today's episode blooms with the extraordinary tale of Kay Luther, a Chelsea Flower Show gold medalist turned game developer whose story is as rich and vibrant as the gardens she designs. In an industry where creativity and adaptation are as crucial as soil to seed, Kay shares her journey from the flower-bedec…

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100. Plants to the Rescue! 45:09

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Send us a text What's up, Plant People! After a much longer-than-expected hiatus, I'm finally back with Episode 100! It's been a wonderful 4(ish) years, and I thought the perfect way to celebrate the past and look forward to the future was to talk about a project that's so close to my heart and that I haven't really had a chance to discuss much on …

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99. Go Outside Kids, Staring at Plants, and Hugging Mountain Lions w/ Sarah Southerland 1:00:55

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Send us a text What's up Plant People! Today's guest is someone who I've unabashedly called, on multiple occasions, "The Funniest Person on the Internet." She was reluctant to wear the title, but I'm sticking with it! Sarah Southerland is the communication and social media specialist with the Oklahoma Dpeartment of Wildlife Conservation. Her social…