Planthropology

Vikram Baliga, PhD
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Planthropology

If you're on this planet, plants have a HUGE impact on your life. Whether you're a vegan, a carnivore, or somewhere in between, plants are the basis of the food you eat, the clothes your wear, and the air you breathe. We don't intend just to teach you plant facts (though we'll do plenty of that), but to give you some insight into the cool people who work with them. From the soil to the plate to the climate, dive into the anthropology of plants (get it?) and learn a little more about why you should care about the world around you from the people who care about it the most.

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

    08/05/2024

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

    Send us a textWhat'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 Flowers and enter for a chance to win some cool swag! Oh, and if you'd like to watch a cool time lapse of a dragon fruit blooming, you can f...

    43 min
  2. 110. Habitats, Invasive Species, and Possibly Antagonistic Bear Interactions w/ Ashley Bray

    07/12/2024

    110. Habitats, Invasive Species, and Possibly Antagonistic Bear Interactions w/ Ashley Bray

    Send us a textGet 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 biologist, overcoming early academic hurdles and reshaping career expectations. We delve into the essential relationship between plant and animal eco...

    1h 18m
  3. 109. Food as Knowledge, Eating Equitably, and Digital Literacy w/ Dr. Sarah Duignan

    06/06/2024

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

    Send us a textWhat'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 route via Trent University, the University of Manitoba, and McMaster University. Discover how her passion transitioned from the study of ancient skeleta...

    59 min
  4. 108. Redeeming Lettuce, Starving Trolls, and Life as a Nutrivore w/ Dr. Sarah Ballantyne

    05/16/2024

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

    Send us a textIf 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 for nutrition and health communication. We navigate her personal health challenges and how they led to the birth of Nutrivore, a way of life that p...

    1h 12m
  5. 107. Deep Dive- Crisis Communication in Agriculture with Dr. Erica Irlbeck

    05/09/2024

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

    Send us a textWhat'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, and the author of the Crisis Communication Guide for Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. We talked about everything from good communication,...

    59 min
  6. 106. Conservation Dogs, Spotted Lanternflies, and Horrifying Elevators w/ Melissa McCue-McGrath

    04/18/2024

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

    Send us a textEver 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 her wealth of knowledge, from the psychological bonds we forge with our dogs to their astonishing roles in ecological conservation.Navigate the bust...

    1h 18m
  7. 105. Native Plants, Academic Optimism, and Liquid Smoke w/ Dr. Robert Cox

    04/04/2024

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

    Send us a textWhat'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 began in herpetology and evolved into the long-time study of plant ecology. We discussed a little bit of everything, from some of the roles fire...

    55 min
  8. 104. Hope Springs Eternal

    03/21/2024

    104. Hope Springs Eternal

    Send us a textWhat'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 that drives us to change and positive action. Here at the beginning of Spring this year, I wanted to talk about a couple of stories I found recently wh...

    29 min
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If you're on this planet, plants have a HUGE impact on your life. Whether you're a vegan, a carnivore, or somewhere in between, plants are the basis of the food you eat, the clothes your wear, and the air you breathe. We don't intend just to teach you plant facts (though we'll do plenty of that), but to give you some insight into the cool people who work with them. From the soil to the plate to the climate, dive into the anthropology of plants (get it?) and learn a little more about why you should care about the world around you from the people who care about it the most.

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  • Creator
    Vikram Baliga, PhD
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Vikram Baliga
  • Show Website
    Planthropology

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