Banana O'Clock

Anu and Steve
  • 5.0 (6)
  • NATURAL SCIENCES

A humorous and scholarly deep dive into the history, cultural connotations, agricultural impacts, and biologic threats facing the banana

Episodes

  1. 11/19/2025

    Episode 5 - A Fungus Among Us

    In this episode, we discuss the environmental threats that the banana faces. Steve has multiple poetical surprises, Anu muses on whether banana chips count as bananas, and British cuisine makes yet another appearance. Neruda poem: https://immigrationhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PabloNeruda.pdf Acrostic poem: Bright yellow peel, a wonderful sight,A sweet and simple, healthy bite.Natural energy, easy to eatA perfect snack for a morning treatNourishing potassium it has a tonAll-around fantastic for delicious fun

    38 min

  2. 10/27/2025

    Episode 4 - Bananas in Culture

    In this episode, we lighten things up with a discussion of the many ways bananas influence culture. We learn about bananas in art, Anu is horrified by banana sandwiches, and Steve tells TWO jokes! Links: Savanah Bananas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaZDeDSMpcc   Yes, we have no bananas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QqkrIDeTeA   Art: https://bananacraze.uniandes.edu.co/language/en/obras/art,ecosystems,identities/maria-jose-argenzio-4/ Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedian_(artwork) Https://www.npr.org/2024/11/21/nx-s1-5199568/a-duct-taped-banana-sells-for-6-2-million-at-an-art-auction Https://www.artbasel.com/stories/banana-antonio-henrique-amaral-art-basel-miami-beach?lang=en   Banana Q:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzAvwvuVKQ

    44 min

  3. 09/22/2025

    Episode 3 - The Dark Side of Banana Republics

    Warning: This episode gets into the darkest periods of banana history; avoid listening with children. Otherwise, we learn about mixing Coca-Cola and bananas, Mr. Rogers' unusual banana predilections, and whether Anu can enjoy alternative banana products. Links: Bananas and Coca-Cola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXPscNNfEIQMr. Roger's Criminal Banana Behavior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvbdUkcYo5o

    55 min

  4. 08/21/2025

    Episode 2 - The Business

    This week, we discuss the banana business and how it influenced global economies, business practices, and how a few small companies became enormous conglomerates. Anu learns the correct plural for the word "octopus," and we discuss what should and should not be on a banana split.

    46 min

  5. 08/05/2025

    Episode 1 - The Peels

    Episode 1: An introduction to the podcast and a focus on the banana peel! Steve and Anu discuss the growing cycle of the banana plant, learn about why banana peels are so funny, and wonder where all the feral pigs in NYC went. How to open a banana: https://youtube.com/shorts/pkH1q_ekEnM?feature=share How bananas grow and flower: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HrnTRFx4t4U

    36 min
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A humorous and scholarly deep dive into the history, cultural connotations, agricultural impacts, and biologic threats facing the banana

Information

  • Creator
    Anu and Steve
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anu and Steve
  • Show Website
    Banana O'Clock