Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't
Tony Santore
Why do some plants grow where they do? How can geology cause new plant species to evolve? Why are some plants pollinated by flies, some by bats, some by birds, and others by bees? How does a plant evolve to look like a rock? How can destroying lawns soothe the soul? This is a show about plants and plant habitat through the lens of natural selection and ecology, with a side of neurotic ranting, light humor, occasional profanity, & the perpetual search for the filthiest taqueria bathroom.
Episodes
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Nov 22, 2019 • 2h 5min
Mushrooms Mushrooms Mushrooms
Join mycologist Alan Rockefeller, renowned for his expertise in fungal identification and DNA sequencing, as he dives into the captivating world of mushrooms. He shares fascinating insights on the environmental impacts of climate change and drought on fungi and ecosystems. Alan discusses the complexities of mushroom taxonomy and the hidden life cycles of fungi. The conversation also touches on the therapeutic potential of psilocybin mushrooms, revealing their roles in mental health and the intricate connections within forest ecosystems. Prepare for a mind-expanding journey into the science of fungi!
Nov 15, 2019 • 53min
Short Run/Podcast in a Can
I fucked this episode up by using the wrong mic setting, so it sounds like I recorded it in the public shower stall in the Honk Kong Airport bathroom. Meh, whatever, it's still a decent rant. You'll be fine.
Nov 3, 2019 • 1h 55min
Biogeography & Death of a Milkweed
Assorted ramblings on biogeography, a work ethic for Anthropocene, Irreverence for modern society, Biophilia, "Woke" Leftism vs Sociopathic right-ism, and the silly and idiotic destruction of a population of the endangered prostrata milkweed.
Oct 17, 2019 • 2h 13min
Southwest Australian Flora cameo by Foot Rot.m4a
Rants about why it's OK to cry, Foot Rot, Plants that smell like hell and the combination of Continental annexation to Antarctica and extremely nutrient-poor, ancient soils that have led to an exquisite species richness in the Australian Flora. For some nice reading on this subject matter, including a free textbook ON SW Australia plant diversity, check out :https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1140CFj-8oTS9PtOcnQIpVx2dg7V9I2_i
Oct 2, 2019 • 2h 31min
Climate Deniers, Rio Grande Milkweeds and Cartel Biospheres
Rants on Climate Deniers, Obsolete Racist Grandfathers, El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, Foxtail Pines, the Hong Kong Airport and many more. 2.5 hours worth of profane pontifications on evolutionary biology, the human condition and bad air days.
Sep 10, 2019 • 2h 47min
Gypsophiles, Rare Sumacs, Societal Jabs, Arguing with morons, etc
A long episode dedicated to rare Sumacs of West Texas, brutal heat, gypsophiles, refugial canyons in obscure mountain ranges, the phenomenon of arguing with idiots, trolls and shit-posters, and the wonders of Taquerias in South Texas.
Aug 25, 2019 • 2h 28min
Rock Daisies, Peyote, Sky Islands and Taqueria Palenque
A gentle, sweaty meander through the Southwest in August, ending in a bath in the salsa bar at Taqueria Palenque in Beautiful Mission, Texas.
Aug 7, 2019 • 2h 45min
Southside Chicago & Sonora, Mexico
Kankakee Mallow, Chiggers, Southside Prairies and Railroad Botany... At minute 45:00 starts a long diatribe on Sonoran Sky Islands (recorded in-situ inthe camper of ye Olde shit-box truck) and the wonders of the Legume Family, with multiple appearances by herps such as Black-Tailed Rattlesnakes, a Sonoran Desert Toad (DMT exudate), Ridge-nosed Rattlesnakes and Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Jul 19, 2019 • 2h 8min
Extinct Redwood Forests and Sensitivity Training for Rude Geologists
Geologists laughing at Earthquakes, Coyotes as Redneck Antidotes, Extinct Redwood Forests of Nevada and Oregon, Tony flowers in volcanos, Heat Stroke, Calochortus Lily Bonanza, White Sensitivity, and Rico's Tacos.
Jun 30, 2019 • 2h 9min
Redwood Lilies & Midwest Botany
Long rants about redwood lilies, a dip into Northern California geology as cross-dissected by Interstate 5, pontificating on lunatics of the left and the right, and a finale about Prairie Botany and the encouraged destruction of the American Lawn.
