Kate Evans

In this engaging conversation, science journalist Kate Evans shares her passion for the feijoa, a fruit synonymous with home for New Zealanders. She dives into its South American roots, unique bird-pollination, and the reasons it hasn't thrived in the U.S. The discussion also touches on the durian, notorious for its pungent smell and cultural significance, even being banned from public transit in some places. Together, they explore the intense feelings these unusual fruits evoke and what makes them so special to those who love them.