Flora Funga Podcast
Let's get down N nerdy with plants and fungi on Flora Funga Podcast. I'm all about bridging the gap between plants, fungi, and humans. Come listen to the underrated nerdy topics of flora and funga. Everything's connected above and below ground. Feel free to contact me at www.florafungapodcast.com/contact
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Edward Crowe joins KK to explore his deeply personal relationship with psychedelic mushrooms—spanning visionary experiences, ceremonial practices, and the role fungi play in his creative and healing journey. Edward shares vivid stories from his psychedelic visions, including cultural and ancestral imagery, and explains how these experiences have shaped his worldview.
He walks KK thro...
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Luna Stower is an award-winning educator, activist, and thought leader at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, and culture. With a Master’s in Teaching and over 15 years shaping the legal cannabis market, she is known for helping decriminalize entheogens in Oakland and for curating fungi and flora conversations at the Hyphae Psychedelic Conferences in both LA and Oakland.
A ma...
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New research from Taiwan revealing a rare forest fungus with remarkable anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Discovered growing on the endangered stout camphor tree, this cultivated mushroom produces a compound called N50 F2, a sulfated galacto-glucan that blocks inflammation signals and halts cancer cell proliferation—particularly in lung cancer—by triggering programmed ce...
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Benjamin Ashpole is founder of NourishCap.com, the first marketing agency in the United States to focus exclusively on the unique needs of the mushroom sector. He also runs PromoterMotor, a marketing agency that has served the nonprofit sector for over a decade, and an accomplished computer scientist. Personally, Ben is a licensed mushroom forager and gourmet mushroom cultivator who...
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Giovanni, founder of the Shatter Foundation and organizer of the Shatter the Stigma 5K, shared his mission to raise awareness and funds for psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans and first responders. His foundation, nonprofit, partners with the Florida International University Society of Psychedelic Science (FIU SPS) and plans to expand to other universities. He emphasized respo...
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Enjoy this Birthday In PERSON interview with my mom, Beth Moravek. Finally checking this interview off my list and Finn River Cidery is a MUST visit! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMAB!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN YALL! GET YO SPOOK ON
Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day
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Enjoy this science filled episode where we get down N nerdy
Tremella:
Cognition/memory clinical trials
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37836504/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29319408/
Skin barrier
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32531816/
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/3/82
Cancer
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31030755/
https://p...
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New studies shows: Psilocybin delays aging, extends lifespan, new Emory study suggests.. In this episode I break down this juicy news.
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Zbiotics: "FLORA10"
Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day
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MY YOUTUBE WAS BANNED--TRYING TO GET IT BACK...watch full episode on my Patreon...
Iosellev “Josie” Castaneda Morales, is a modern day Curandera. At an early age she was introduced to the practice of Curanderismo, as a way of life. Today, Josie serves her Miami Community as a Yerbera, one who works with herbs. She shares her knowledge with depth, joy, and clarity.
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Fungitarian is a wellness movement and brand founded by Johnny James, built on his personal journey of healing through mushrooms after struggling with burnout and addiction. Their team of mycologists, scientists, and wellness advocates creates high-quality functional mushroom products—tinctures, gummies, and extracts—made from organic, U.S.-grown or wild-harvested fruiting bodies wi...
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Elspeth dives into the surprisingly sexy world of nuts and trees, unpacking the botanical definition of nuts while highlighting the ecological power of oaks as keystone species. She gets detailed with acorns—flour, starch, oil, and even liqueur—exploring their culinary versatility and cultural history. The conversation branches out into the rise and fall of the American chestnut, hy...
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Join me for an exclusive conversation with renowned mushroom expert Paul Stamets as he shares his insights and expertise on the fascinating world of fungi. With a career, spanning decades, Paul Stamets has become a leading voice in the field of mycology, and his work has inspired a new generation of mushroom enthusiasts and researchers. Paul Stamets discusses his upcoming plans for...
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In this episode of Flora Funga Podcast, we dive into the powerful healing potential of shiitake mushrooms—specifically a compound called lentinan, a purified β-glucan found in these fungi. Recent studies have shown that lentinan can significantly boost the immune system and fight off tumor growth in mice, even when given by mouth. In one study, mice given lentinan for just 7 days sh...
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Lets go through the process of how cacao transforms into the delicious treat we all know and love - chocolate. From the cacao tree to the chocolate bar, learn about the fascinating journey of chocolate making. What makes cacao turn into chocolate? Find out in this video as we explore the history, science, and art behind chocolate production. Get ready to indulge in the rich flavors ...
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This week we visit the University of Florida's Fungarium in Gainsville with Matthew Smith the Professor of the department of Plant Pathology at UF. We cover the importance of his research and a full tour of the Culture lab, Molecular Lab, and the Fungarium.
We also have a soundbite from Tyler Hacking on why University Fungariums are not always the best approach. Or are they...?
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Join me as I dive into the wild world of fungi to uncover just how similar they really are to us humans!
Fungi are often seen as these alien-like organisms that pop up in your kitchen when you forget about that old bread. But, believe it or not, they have some pretty fascinating connections to humans. From their complex networks to their weird and wonderful world, there&apo...
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True Crime meets Flora Funga Podcast...In this episode, we dive into the chilling real-life case of Erin Patterson, who was convicted in 2025 for murdering three of her in-laws by intentionally serving them Death Cap‑laced Beef Wellington in July 2023. Despite her claims that the deadly fungi were included by accident—due to cross-contamination with foraged mushrooms—the court found...
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In this episode, Zach and I dive into how he went from 27 years in kitchens to hiking through the mountains of Mexico hosting culinary myco-adventures with his wife. From psychedelic beginnings in the '90s to micro-tourism magic in Oaxaca, Zach shares stories of barbacoa under the stars, discovering 51 orchid species on a mushroom survey, dyeing silk with lobsters (the mushroom...
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We unpack how Shane is using tech like open-source humidity sensors and wet bulb wizardry to fine-tune his fungi farms—because apparently, mushrooms are picky about their climate, just like us.
But it’s not just about the grow room—Shane’s on a mission to tackle food waste, reinvent plant pots with mycelium and shredded jeans, and make soil richer while keeping landfills leaner. And ...
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We dive into the dangerous yet deceptively world of poisonous mushrooms. From the lawn-dwelling False Parasol to the infamous Death Cap for Cutie, KK breaks down 6 toxic fungi that could ruin more than just your hike. You’ll learn how to spot deadly lookalikes, like the glowing Jack-O'-Lantern, and the brain-like False Morel, and the elegant but lethal Destroying Angel. Don&apo...
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