Episode 11 – Dan Koeppel | Bananas, Writing & Creativity

from Unpeeled with Dr. Banana · host Fernando Garcia-Bastidas

n this episode of Unpeeled with Dr Banana, I speak with journalist and author Dan Koeppel, best known for his influential book Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World. We talk about: 🍌 The global story of bananas ✍️ The process of writing deeply researched books 🎙️ Tips for interviews and communicating complex ideas 🌍 Agriculture, monoculture, and the future of bananas 💡 Creativity, curiosity, and inspiration We finish with the Banana Questions and the Peel List — the signature segments of the show. A conversation about science, storytelling, food, and the people behind the ideas.

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