The Sporopod

The Sporopod
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It’s all about fungi! Join Cathy and Theresa as they foray through the fascinating world of mycology. There’ll be forays in forests, interviews with researchers, chats with mushroom growers, conversations about fabrication, kitchen sessions and much more!

  1. 04/16/2025

    Talking About Lichens - Part 1

    The Sporopod delves into the fascinating world of lichens! We are joined by the very knowledgable amateur lichenologist Vanessa Ryan as we walk through subtropical rainforest, noticing lichens and learning about these intriguing little ecosystems.

    28 min

  2. 05/04/2025

    Talking About Lichens with Vanessa Ryan - Part 2

    More of our Lichens foray in Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve with lichenologist Vanessa Ryan. We check out lichens under UV light, see their “battle zones” and learn about their many unique properties.

    19 min

  3. 09/26/2024

    The Great Aussie Fungi Hunt 2024

    It's time for The Great Aussie Fungi Hunt! For the month of October 2024, you can join Fungimap's Australia-wide survey of fungi and friends. We show how easy it is to take part - no experience required. Do it for the fungi!

    19 min

  4. 08/21/2024

    DIY skin serum with Snow Fungus

    We make our own skin serum using Tremella fuciformis, also known as white jelly fungus or snow fungus. Our "Sporopod Beauty Cream" is enhanced with home-made Reishi tincture: we discuss the beneficial properties of these and other fungi.

    28 min

  5. 08/19/2024

    Reishi tincture

    It's lab coat time in the Sporopod test kitchen! We're creating a Reishi tincture using Australian Reishi - Ganoderma steyaertanum.

    11 sec
  6. Mary Cairncross Revisited

    04/16/2024

    Mary Cairncross Revisited

    A foray in one of our favourite foray spots. Plenty of fungi sightings and an update on the invasive orange pingpong bat fungus - Favolaschia calocera.

    14 min

  7. 01/26/2024

    Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Foray

    A fungi foray in Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Join Catherine and Theresa as they photograph, prod, explore and attempt to identify fungi in this beautiful rainforest remnant.

    21 min

  8. 08/19/2023

    Episode 5. It’s all about truffles!

    It’s all about Truffles!

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It’s all about fungi! Join Cathy and Theresa as they foray through the fascinating world of mycology. There’ll be forays in forests, interviews with researchers, chats with mushroom growers, conversations about fabrication, kitchen sessions and much more!

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  • Creator
    The Sporopod
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Sporopod