plants

135. Mustard

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about mustard! Hey did you know that mustard comes from a plant?! It’s okay if you didn’t, but now you do! We get into medieval cooking, different varieties of mustard-based condiments, and and bring you some exciting new ways to eat it!

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112. Edible Flowers

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the wonderful world of Edible Flowers! There’s so many! Dandelions! Nasturtiums! Borage! Roses! Chamomile! Linden! Lilacs! Lavender! Day lilies! Tulips! Apple Blossoms! Cherry Blossoms! Clovers! Pansies! Johnny Jump-Ups! Pickled Magnolias! Peonies! Wood sorrel! Marigolds! Calendula! Hibiscus! Also- How can you identify edible flowers near you? Why should we look to folk wisdom about food to save us from hunger? How does all of this link to food sovereignty?

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E14: Precisely Pinpointing Bosons with Ben Davis-Purcell

The world of sub-atomic physics is always fascinating and most people know that the CERN lab is where lots of the latest experiments run. Our guest this week is Ben Davis-Purcell who did his research as part of the ATLAS experiment running at CERN, examining the fundamental particles that make up our universe. Katie and Vinny talk about plant tubes and robots that fight fires.

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56 – Top 5 Best Things about Spring

Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows.

Can you feel it? The snow is melting, the temperature is starting to rise, and the world around us is starting to come alive! That’s right Spring is here and is ready for some ranking! This week join Tuong La and Little Rays of Sunshine Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Laura Gordon as they plant their seeds in the PodCavern (don’t be gross) and grow a Top 5 Best Things about Spring list!

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