Plants & Beats

Rob Bell & Aloefi
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Plants & Beats is a lo-fi hip hop podcast hosted by Aloefi—a beatmaker and plant dealer on a journey toward nirvana—and award-winning journalist Rob Bell. Each episode is a blend of meditative music, mindful moments, and green wisdom. Tune in for hand-picked vinyl samples, chopped and looped into lo-fi grooves with practical plant care tips, ambient reflections, and quiet philosophies from a life lived between houseplants and MPC pads. It’s not just a podcast, it’s a sonic terrarium. New episodes drop every Friday

  1. 12/22/2025

    Chris Widmaier: Ecology, Education & the Roots of Resilience

    In Episode 16 of Plants & Beats, Rob Bell and Chris Lindstrom from the Lunchador Podcast Network sits down with Chris Widmaier, former RCSD science teacher and Executive Director of Rochester Ecology Partners, for a powerful conversation about community, sustainability, and the connection between nature and equity. From classroom to canopy, Chris shares how his journey led to building programs that connect young people to the natural world, and why a resilient city must include green spaces for all. As always, the conversation is grounded in an original lo-fi mix by Aloefi. 🎙 Hosted by Rob Bell (IG: @byrobbell) 🎼 Music by Aloefi (IG: @al0efi, TikTok: @aloefianime) Lunchador Podcast Network (IG: @lunchadorpodcasts)

    49 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    A Lo-fi Christmas

    This week on Plants & Beats, we bring you “A Lo-fi Christmas” — a special uninterrupted mix of nostalgic, soulful holiday beats by Aloefi, recorded live with analog warmth and a room full of love. Just cozy textures, crackling ambiance, and that deep December stillness meant to elevate your sense of connection and belonging. 🎙 Produced by Rob Bell (IG: @byrobbell) 🎼 Music by Aloefi (IG: @al0efi, Tiktok: @aloefianime)

    46 min

  3. 12/08/2025

    Kerynn Laraby and Stem, a planty gift shop

    In this special episode of Plants & Beats, Rob Bell and guest host Chris Lindstrom from the Lunchadoor Podcast Network go live from the re-grand opening of Stem, a gift and plant shop at 806 Monroe Avenue in Rochester NY, to sit down with owner Kerynn Laraby. Together, they explore the power of houseplants to transform space and spirit, Kerynn’s journey as a small business owner, and what it takes to grow roots in a community. Backed by a lo-fi soundtrack from Aloefi, this episode is a celebration of local life and green beginnings. Interview starts at around 10:00 🪴 Live from Stem’s re-grand opening 💬 Guest: Kerynn Laraby, owner of Stem (IG:@stem_rochester) 🎙 Hosted by Rob Bell (@byrobbell) & Chris Lindstrom (@foodabouttown) 🎼 Music by Aloefi (@al0efi)

    49 min

  4. 11/21/2025

    Strawberry Secrets

    In Episode 13 of Plants & Beats, we dig into the wisdom of strawberries—how to know when it’s time to pull, replant, and start fresh. We explore the science behind natural crop defenses and how modern gene editing is helping bring resilience back to the plants we rely on. Paired with another lo-fi mix by Aloefi and reflection from Rob Bell on the importance of changing environments to unlock growth. 🎧 New episodes every Friday 🎙 Produced by Rob Bell (IG: @byrobbell) 🎼 Music by Aloefi (IG: @al0efi, TikTok: @aloefianime)

    1h 1m

  5. 10/24/2025

    Designs of the Desert Sage

    In Episode 12 of Plants & Beats, we turn our attention to the quiet geometry of desert life. From satellite images of hyperuniform plant patterns to the deep-rooted resilience of Desert Sage, we explore how spacing, stillness, and balance shape survival in harsh environments. Fall may feel like an ending, but it’s also a call to prepare—and to listen. With lo-fi textures from Aloefi and reflections from Rob Bell, this episode is a gentle reminder: needing space isn’t retreat—it’s rhythm. 🎧 New episodes every Friday 🎙 Produced by Rob Bell (IG: @byrobbell) 🎼 Music by Aloefi (IG:@al0efi, Tiktok: @aloefianime)

    58 min

  6. 10/17/2025

    Wild Tobacco

    In Episode 11 of Plants & Beats, we journey from the wildfire-scarred hills of Altadena to the greenhouses of England, where plants are doing more than growing—they’re healing. We explore how native species like sage and buckwheat are restoring the land through bioremediation, and how wild tobacco is being used to produce future medicines. With lo-fi rhythms by Aloefi and a soulful reflection from Rob Bell, this episode is a call to listen to what the earth is telling us: your healing might already be growing nearby. 🎧 New episodes every Friday 🎙 Produced by Rob Bell (IG: @byrobbell) 🎼 Music by Aloefi (IG: @al0efi, Tik Tok: @aloefianime)

    51 min

  7. 10/10/2025

    What belongs will always bloom again

    In Episode 10 of Plants & Beats, we unravel the bittersweet story of the butterfly bush—a stunning import turned ecological invader. We offer five pollinator-friendly plants that nourish without harm for late-season flight and deep-rooted balance. With reflection from Rob Bell and a lo-fi mix by Aloefi, this episode reminds us: not everything beautiful is good for the soil—or the soul. 🎧 New episodes every Friday 🎙 Produced by Rob Bell (@byrobbell) 🎼 Music by Aloefi (IG: @al0efi, tiktok: @aloefianime, Youtube: @plantsxbeats)

    1 hr

  8. 10/03/2025

    Fresh Tomatoes

    In Episode 9 of Plants & Beats, we delve into the subtle strength of sensitivity—how plants sense stress, adapt through sumoylation, and overcome adversity. From calcium balance to drought defense, we explore what it takes to remain rooted and thrive in challenging conditions. With a lo-fi mix by Aloefi and a reflection on emotional strength from this episode, it's all about tuning in to the signals—around us and within us. 🎧 New episodes every Friday 🎙 Produced by Rob Bell (IG: @byrobbell) 🎼 Music by Aloefi (IG: @al0efi, TikTok: @aloefianime)

    59 min
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Plants & Beats is a lo-fi hip hop podcast hosted by Aloefi—a beatmaker and plant dealer on a journey toward nirvana—and award-winning journalist Rob Bell. Each episode is a blend of meditative music, mindful moments, and green wisdom. Tune in for hand-picked vinyl samples, chopped and looped into lo-fi grooves with practical plant care tips, ambient reflections, and quiet philosophies from a life lived between houseplants and MPC pads. It’s not just a podcast, it’s a sonic terrarium. New episodes drop every Friday

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  • Creator
    Rob Bell & Aloefi
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Rob Bell & Aloefi
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