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A lighthearted plant-based podcast exploring the vegetal roots of history and folklore - what might kill you and what makes a decent snack. New episodes released every fortnight.

Twigged Twigged Podcast

    • Wetenschap

A lighthearted plant-based podcast exploring the vegetal roots of history and folklore - what might kill you and what makes a decent snack. New episodes released every fortnight.

    14 - Garlic

    14 - Garlic

    In this final episode of Twigged's first season, Alice and Alex discuss the mighty, versatile, and sometimes a little stinky... garlic. We've got ancient physicians, pharaoh's tombs, vampires, and... shockingly... MORE crammed into this 27-minute episode. Sit back with your garlic-saturated carb of choice and have a listen (bonus points if you catch Alex saying "cookling" and trying to style it out).

    • 27 min.
    13 - Apples

    13 - Apples

    We're bringing it back to basics with everyone's favourite classic, the Apple. Witches? Check. Greek gods and goddesses? Check. Apple pie? You betcha! Cyanide...? Ok maybe just a touch. Follow the scent of fresh-baked goodness to find out what Alice and Alex have to say this time. We've also got some extra special musical treats courtesy of our friends, Rich and Emily.

    • 29 min.
    12 - Foxglove

    12 - Foxglove

    In this antepenultimate episode of Twigged Season 1, Alice and Alex discuss the elegant Foxglove (or Digitalis). Listen to find out how best to annoy a fairy, muffle foxy footsteps, or entice a witch in for tea.

    • 25 min.
    11 - Cherry Tree

    11 - Cherry Tree

    If you've ever revelled in the sight of tightly-packed blossoms, found bliss in hoovering up every last crumb of a Bakewell tart, or ordered a cupful of maraschino cherries as snack (no?... just us...?) we've got an episode for you. This time, Alice and Alex explore the facts and fictions of the beautiful cherry tree.

    • 25 min.
    10 - Thistles

    10 - Thistles

    Get your sturdy boots and gloves on! This week, we're exploring the iconic world of thistles. Another absolutely top-notch listener suggestion brings us a rich array of stories. We've got marauding spirits! We've got careless soldiers! We've got breastmilk! It's all very rock-and-roll.

    • 26 min.
    9 - Dandelion

    9 - Dandelion

    Ah the dandelion - friend, foe, and source of unlimited (well...) entertainment. Have you ever wanted to expand your repertoire of dandelion-related games? Yes, you say? You've never wanted anything more? Excellent! Alice and Alex have got you covered. Add some crunchy facts and juicy stories and you've got yourself a delicious auditory dish.

    • 26 min.

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