The Rooted and The Wild

This week on The Rooted and the Wild, we start off discussing Celtic Sea Salt, TikTok trend that’s got everyone putting salt crystals under their tongue like it’s a miracle cure—and yes, we argue whether salt even counts as agriculture.

Angela talks all about the latest pickle obsessions. From pickle drinks and fruit roll-up pickles, to how a pickle is made... Are pickles the new pumpkin spice? We're voting yes!

Rosa shares som...

In this sweet and slightly sassy episode of The Rooted and The Wild, we're picking strawberries—and picking apart why they make us feel so many things.

Then we dive deep (literally) into the fascinating world of axolotls: those adorable underwater weirdos with mucus that might just help cure breast cancer.

We also discuss The Pioneer Woman’s brand-new YouTube show—because of course she's back, yes, we're excited, and yes...

This week, we’re digging into how a little boysenberry patch blossomed into the theme park juggernaut known as Knott’s Berry Farm, how Gilroy’s beloved Garlic Festival is making a comeback with garlic ice cream, garlic fries, and a whole lot of heart after tragedy, and how one farm family’s whisky dreams turned into a smooth reality with the help of a historic distillery.

But it’s not all sweet harvests and spicy festivals—we’re...

In this produce-powered episode, we're peeling back the truth on some of nature’s weirdest uses. Ever wonder what banana peels are really good for (besides slapstick comedy)? Spoiler: your face might thank you.

We also crunch into the glowing truth about carrots—yes, people are eating their way to a tan.

Then we gas up the convo with a hot take on corn fuel—E85 ethanol. Is it the eco-future, or just corny hype?

And finally, we ...

This week on The Rooted and The Wild, Angela dives into the buzz around bee pollen and the suprising claim that it might boost boob size. Rosa tackles two hot topics: the controversy

surrounding Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar and Katy Perry's unexpected ties to the brand, plus the internet whisperings about APEEL. Angela wraps it up with a deeper look at fast fashion and the overwhelming impact of overconsumption, and how it im...

This week, we journey from the dirt beneath our feet to the predators on the prowl, asking tough questions and uncovering wild truths:

🦶 Grounding/Earthing – Can simply standing barefoot on soil reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and ease anxiety? Or is this just wellness-world folklore? We dig into the science (and the skepticism) behind the earthing trend.

🪰 The New World Screwworm Fly – This tiny parasite is no small threat. Kn...

Episode 2 of The Rooted and The Wild is here — and it’s got more bite than your overpriced protein bar.

We’re talking colostrum — yep, that trendy wellness goo everyone’s suddenly obsessed with. Angela tells us if it's a miracle immune booster or just bougie breast milk for adults.

Then it’s onto elderberries — magical berry or potential gut bomb? Rosa breaks down the dos, don’ts, and why your DIY syrup might be a ticking time bomb...

Welcome to The Rooted and The Wild Podcast!
In our very first episode, get to know your hosts, Rosa and Angela, as we dive into a lively mix of agriculture-ish topics you won’t want to miss.

We kick things off with a chat about Love, Meghan — the new Meghan "don't call me Markle" show — and share our unfiltered thoughts. Angela tackles the hot-button issue of SNAP benefits and the heated debate over what should (and shouldn’t) be eli...