

Plant Cunning Podcast
Plant Cunning Podcast
Plant Cunning Podcast brings together people wise to the ways of plants, fungi, healing practices, & the natural world to explore the mysteries of Nature. Co-Hosted by astrologer, gardener & musician, Isaac Hill and herbalist & educator A.C. Stauble. We invite herbalists, mages, mycologists, gardeners, community organizers, healers, spiritual seekers & all kinds of other interesting people to the microphone to share their wisdom. We like to bridge different worlds, make connections, inspire, and at times, have our minds blown by our amazing guests. Enjoy!
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Sep 22, 2022 • 1h 28min
Ep.90: Fall Forecast with Zamboni: Libra Ingress, Mars in Gemini, Lunar Eclipse
In this episode we speak with Zamboni Funk (Check out his new podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCycn7mSrOqaUpEdnH7nzfPA) about fall 2022! We talk about Mars being in Gemini from August until March, about the Lunar Eclipse in Taurus on election day, about the Saturn Uranus square that doesn't quite perfect, and much more.

Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 13min
Ep.89: Cunning As Folk and Astro Magia with JD Kelley
In this episode, we interview modern cunning man JD Kelley, talk about how to be a "Jack of all trades, mastering some" and the conference that he's organizing for next month, Astro Magia at https://astromagia.org/ Some of the leading lights of this field will be speaking, including Austin Coppock, Freedom Cole, Demetra George and Christopher Warnock. I'll also be speaking at on the teachings of 17th century astrological herbalists like Nicholas Culpeper and Joseph Blagrave. You can find JD at https://www.cunningasfolk.com/

Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 7min
Ep.88: Dr. Crystal Dawn on Inflammation, Chronic Disease, and Gut Health
In this episode we speak with Dr. Crystal Dawn who is both a medical doctor and an herbalist about inflammation, chronic disease, and gut health!
https://www.instagram.com/drcrystaldawn/?hl=en

Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 10min
Ep.87: John Michael Greer on Pre-Psychological Astrology and the Twilight of Pluto
John Michael Greer returns to the show to talk about pre-psychological modern astrology, which is often overlooked these days. The revival of Hellenistic, Medieval and Renaissance forms are going strong, but when people think of modern astrology, all too often they forget that there was and is a strong tradition of predictive, practical astrology in the modern era using the outer planets as well as the traditional 7. We also talk about JMG's groundbreaking book The Twilight of Pluto which shows how the influences of Pluto rose and fell with it's discovery and demotion, and what a post-Pluto world looks like.

Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 1min
Ep.86: Olatokunbo Obasi's Well of Indigenous Wisdom
In this episode we speak with Ola about her herbal journey, living in East Africa, North America and now Puerto Rico, how different areas have their own plant remedies as well as diseases, how to adapt in a changing world, and the importance of practicing what you preach.
You can find Ola at https://www.wellofindigenouswisdom.com/

Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 5min
Ep.85: Gordon White on Encountering a Living Universe
In this episode, author, permaculturist, podcaster and magician Gordon White returns to talk about his new book Ani.Mystic, his travels, and shamanic healing.

Jul 20, 2022 • 50min
Ep.84: Lora Galora on Hobomancy
In this episode we speak with our friend Lora from the Rail Yard Ghosts about becoming a witch at a young age (she actually played the young Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic), the gritty art of traveling, dirt worship, hopping trains, divination, and magic.
You can find her website here: https://loragalora.square.site/

Jul 6, 2022 • 56min
Ep.83: Bevin Cohen on Healthy, Homemade Seed & Nut Oils
Herbalist, homesteader and author Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm returns to spread the good word about making your own seed and nut oils at home! He's just written a new book called The Complete Guide to Seed and Nut OIls Growing, Foraging and Pressing. Oils and fats are a crucial part of every humans diet, and having healthy oils is very important.

Jun 22, 2022 • 1h 11min
Ep.82: The Forager's Garden with Samuel Thayer
In this episode we have the honor of speaking with wild foods expert and author Samuel Thayer about why Into The Wild lied to you, how you can sustainably harvest ramp bulbs, how you can produce an amazing amount of healthy and tasty oil from bitternut hickory, and why temperate climates produce so much food. You can find Samuel at TheForagersHarvest.com.

Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 18min
Ep.81: Cannabis, Aromatherapy, and Terpenes with Amanda Breeze
In this episode we speak with our friend Amanda Breeze about the cannabis business, how to maximize the therapeutic and recreational effects of this master plant, and why it smells like skunk... You can find Amanda at https://linktr.ee/EmeraldTemple
I (Isaac) will be speaking at the AstroMagia conference with is October 8-10, and you can get a 15% reduction before June 12th by using this code: AM22RISE+ at AstroMagia.org. I'll be speaking on 17th century Astrological herbalism and natural magic, and I will be joining an absolutely stacked lineup including Austin Coppock, Demetra George, Christopher Warnock, Lee Lehman and Freedom Cole among others.
Also, I am offering free horary readings one last time before I start charging for them, so email me a burning question to ( info at plantcunning dot com ) before July and I will send you a free analysis.