Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts - The Book of Revelations S5 EP7: Future of Bananas
Nov 29, 2023
This podcast explores the future of bananas, including their cultivation, biodiversity, and carbon footprint. It also delves into the dark history of big banana business and the efforts to bring back diversity in our diets. The hosts discuss the challenges of taking care of house plants and propose unique ideas like a regenerative music festival. The podcast concludes with a heartfelt poem about the sweetness and longing for the banana tree.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Fascination with Bananas
01:33 • 11min
Banana Biodiversity: From Jazz Singer to Plant Specialist
12:52 • 9min
Discussing the pathheno carp and mentioning Tommy John and Blinds.com
21:40 • 2min
The Dark History of Big Banana Business
23:15 • 11min
Bringing Back Diversity: Beans, Bananas, and Cassava
34:38 • 8min
The Carbon Footprint of Bananas
42:24 • 14min
Taking Care of House Plants and a Humorous Anecdote
56:53 • 1min
Future of Pear Ownership and Regenerative Music Festival
58:17 • 4min
Connecting with Like-Minded People, Football Hotels, and Eating 56,000 Bananas
01:02:20 • 1min
Longing for the Sweetness of the Banana Tree
01:03:45 • 3min