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The Curious Botanist
by Nathanael J. Pilla
Explore life through the phytological lens of the curious botanist, Nathanael Pilla, as he explores the intersections between life, science, and art. Each episode features insightful conversations with experts from various backgrounds to offer a fresh perspective of the world we share together.
Episodes
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Sawflies and Two Cool Guys
In this episode, botanist Nathanael Pilla sits down with naturalist Charley Eiseman to dive into the curious, often overlooked world of sawflies. In this conversation Charley and Nathanael highlight why thinking deeply about the natural world can lead to some incredible discoveries and how little...
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The Hidden World of Nature’s Smallest Wasps
In this episode, botanist Nathanael Pilla joins in a conversation with entomologist Dr. John Heraty as they explore the spectacular superfamily of Chalcidoidea. These tiny wasps are out-of-this-world with their specialized evolutionary relationships and stunning morphology! In this episode, John...
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Orchid Mimicry, Vanilla, and Rock Music
What does orchid mimicry, rock music, and vanilla have in common? All three are topics of this week's episode. Join botanist Nathanael Pilla as he converses with orchid specialist and author Adam Karremans. They dive deep into the world of orchid sex, the science of why vanilla tastes so good…
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What Does an Oak and Miles Davis have in Common?
In this episode, Nathanael sits down with botanist Andrew Hipp, author of the book Oak Origins, to deconstruct the mystery of the oak tree. While we often think of species as fixed categories, Dr. Hipp reveals that the oak genome is a fluid, radical masterpiece of evolution. Whether you are a...
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Truth About Spiders and Metal Music with Dr. Marc Milne
What’s the connection between the tiny arachnid in your house and metal music? In this episode, join spider expert Marc Milne and botanist Nathanael Pilla discuss why spiders are these misunderstood creatures who deserve our respect (and maybe a little love) and how that mirrors often…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Explore life through the phytological lens of the curious botanist, Nathanael Pilla, as he explores the intersections between life, science, and art. Each episode features insightful conversations with experts from various backgrounds to offer a fresh perspective of the world we share together.
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Explore life through the phytological lens of the curious botanist, Nathanael Pilla, as he explores the intersections between life, science, and art. Each episode features insightful conversations with experts from various backgrounds to offer a fresh perspective of the world we share together.
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The Curious Botanist is created and hosted by Nathanael J. Pilla.
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