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Banana O'Clock
by Anu and Steve
A humorous and scholarly deep dive into the history, cultural connotations, agricultural impacts, and biologic threats facing the banana
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Episode 6 - A New Hope
In our last episode of Banana O’Clock, we discuss how organizations around the world are trying to save the banana from its environmental and economic threats. We also discuss an exciting new book, “Bananas Bananas Oh Dear Bananas” with the authors in our first ever interview segment! Steve shares beautiful poetry and a terrible joke. Link for “Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World” by Dan Koeppel:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/299017/banana-by-dan-koeppel/ Link for cover of “Bananas Bananas Oh Dear Bananas” by Cam and Sebby: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19lkIaSITXhqIn1hZR334bbcsQwVH_iEh/view?usp=sharingIf interested in obtaining the full book, please contact [email protected]
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Episode 5 - A Fungus Among Us
In this episode, we discuss the environmental threats that the banana faces. Steve has multiple poetical surprises, Anu muses on whether banana chips count as bananas, and British cuisine makes yet another appearance.Neruda poem: https://immigrationhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PabloNeruda.pdfAcrostic poem: Bright yellow peel, a wonderful sight,A sweet and simple, healthy bite.Natural energy, easy to eatA perfect snack for a morning treatNourishing potassium it has a tonAll-around fantastic for delicious fun
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Episode 4 - Bananas in Culture
In this episode, we lighten things up with a discussion of the many ways bananas influence culture. We learn about bananas in art, Anu is horrified by banana sandwiches, and Steve tells TWO jokes!Links: Savanah Bananas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaZDeDSMpcc Yes, we have no bananas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QqkrIDeTeA Art: https://bananacraze.uniandes.edu.co/language/en/obras/art,ecosystems,identities/maria-jose-argenzio-4/Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedian_(artwork)Https://www.npr.org/2024/11/21/nx-s1-5199568/a-duct-taped-banana-sells-for-6-2-million-at-an-art-auctionHttps://www.artbasel.com/stories/banana-antonio-henrique-amaral-art-basel-miami-beach?lang=en Banana Q: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzAvwvuVKQ
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Episode 3 - The Dark Side of Banana Republics
Warning: This episode gets into the darkest periods of banana history; avoid listening with children. Otherwise, we learn about mixing Coca-Cola and bananas, Mr. Rogers' unusual banana predilections, and whether Anu can enjoy alternative banana products.Links: Bananas and Coca-Cola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXPscNNfEIQMr. Roger's Criminal Banana Behavior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvbdUkcYo5o
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Episode 2 - The Business
This week, we discuss the banana business and how it influenced global economies, business practices, and how a few small companies became enormous conglomerates. Anu learns the correct plural for the word "octopus," and we discuss what should and should not be on a banana split.
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Episode 1 - The Peels
Episode 1: An introduction to the podcast and a focus on the banana peel! Steve and Anu discuss the growing cycle of the banana plant, learn about why banana peels are so funny, and wonder where all the feral pigs in NYC went.How to open a banana: https://youtube.com/shorts/pkH1q_ekEnM?feature=shareHow bananas grow and flower: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HrnTRFx4t4U
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A humorous and scholarly deep dive into the history, cultural connotations, agricultural impacts, and biologic threats facing the banana
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