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
224: Stop Guessing-- This Map Predicts Mushroom Hotspots
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Tyler Hacking returns to talk about his new mushroom map guides and the GIS technology behind them. Tyler explains how his scientific background in mycology and geospatial analysis led him to create predictive mushroom maps using tools like ArcGIS Pro. Instead of simply copying public mushroom sightings, his process layers historical collection data with habitat factors such as tree associations, water, fire history, elevation, soil, slope, aspect, and other ecological parameters to predict where mushrooms are most likely to grow. He focuses especially on morels, but also discusses...
223: Can We Hear What Plants Are Feeling? Featuring the Master Plants Orchestra
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I sit down with Tritone to explore the world of plant biosonification and the concept behind Master Plants Orchestra, an orchestra played entirely by plants. Using electrodes placed on plant leaves, Tritone converts bioelectric signals from up to eight plants into musical notes, creating soundscapes that range from calming meditation music to experimental compositions that challenge traditional human ideas of melody and scale. The conversation dives into how plant electrophysiology changes with species, water, light, and environmental conditions, and how those subtle shifts can be translated into sound...
222: What is Ayahuasca and How is it Healing?
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Sam Believ is the founder of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat, the highest-rated ayahuasca retreat in South America with over 730 five-star reviews on google. A former offshore engineer, he left the oil industry after a life-changing experience with ayahuasca and moved to Colombia to build an affordable, authentic retreat with indigenous shamans. He also hosts the Ayahuasca Podcast and works to make plant medicine more accessible and understood worldwide.
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221: INPERSON: How Fungi Are Being Used to Treat Dying Bees!
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Molly Quade studies fungi at Washington State University that kill mites to help reduce the death of our honeybee population. We cover how bees are NOT native BUT we treat bees as livestock for our agriculture. She also helps out some of Paul Stamets research with Fungi Perfecti.
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220: How to Make Traditional Delicious Mead with DnD Meadery
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KK sits down with Derek of D&D Meadery to explore the ancient, flavorful, and surprisingly approachable world of mead-making. Derek shares how mead, often considered the oldest fermented beverage, begins with the simple combination of honey, water, and yeast, but becomes deeply complex through fermentation, yeast selection, local honey sources, seasonal variation, and careful quality control. Together, KK and Derek discuss the history of mead, from its ritual and celebratory roots to its reputation as a drink once reserved for nobility, while also breaking down...
219: MEET THE PLUG: Lets Get Open-Minded with Plant Medicines from the UK
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This episode was such a fun, open-minded wander through fungi, philosophy, psychedelics, podcasting, and the weird little threads that connect us all. KK sat down with Joel and Jacob from The Open Minded Podcast to talk about their journey as curious young hosts exploring psychology, religion, consciousness, and the big questions of life. The conversation drifted into mushrooms, plant medicine, psychedelic experiences, ego, perception, and how these moments can change the way we see ourselves and the world around us. They also dug into what mushroom culture looks...
218: Why your Accounts are Getting Banned...Mycology Meets Social Media
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In this episode of Flora Funga Podcast, KK sits down with Victoria to explore the complicated intersection of mycology, social media, AI moderation, and content creator survival. They discuss why mushroom-related accounts and cultivation content are increasingly vulnerable to automated takedowns, how AI-driven platform policies can misread educational mycology content as harmful, and why creators need stronger backups, clearer disclaimers, platform-specific strategies, and community advocacy. Victoria also shares practical insight into account recovery, algorithmic bias, AI governance, and how mushroom educators can stay resilient w...
217: STREET INTERVIEW: Healing Autoimmune Disease through Plant Medicine
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Meet Lois Duncun...She has a pretty wild and beautiful healing story. After going through systemic lupus, which is medically documented, she credits so much of her healing to plants, Indigenous medicines, mindset work, and Gene Keys. She feels like she’s lived a lot of lives in this one, and some of those chapters were really hard.
Through trauma, trial and error, and lessons learned the long way, she found her way back to radical accountability, purpose, and a deeper connection with herself. She learned ho...
216: STREET INTERVIEW: Wake the F**k UP with a Macro Dose ft. Cannabis Nurse
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Meet Laura Hartman a friend I've met at Cannadelic last year. She is a board certified functional medicine practitioner who empowers people towards healthier lives. She always is doing the most to advocate for everyone especially Veterans that don't always receive the best help.
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215: Top 5 Mushrooms for Lowering Inflammation
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Top 5 mushrooms I like to use personally for lowering inflammation:
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214: Supplements You are Absolutely MISSING in your Diet
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Oli Genn-Bash is a UK-based writer, educator, and cultural practitioner working at the intersection of functional mushrooms, mycotherapy, psychedelics, and contemporary wellness culture. His work sits between research, lived experience, and creative practice, with a focus on education and the responsible development of psychedelic and mushroom spaces.
He has several years’ experience researching and teaching the therapeutic potential of medicinal and functional mushrooms, including Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, and Chaga. He is the creator and lead educator of multi-month mycotherapy training programmes, including prac...
213: Why This Mushroom Drink Is Changing Everything
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Allen L. Davies III, known as Allen the Fun Guy, has spent over 15 years immersed in mushrooms, fermentation, and culinary innovation. With a deep respect for food as a cultural cornerstone, he views it as both sustenance and medicine—capable of nourishing, healing, and driving meaningful change through sustainability and accessibility.
An expert in Koji (Aspergillus oryzae), Allen has expanded its use far beyond traditional applications. Since 2020, he has cultivated over seven tons of Koji across diverse substrates, exploring its enzymatic potential in miso, amazake, garum, an...
212: Street Interview-Cannadelic: Legal Lean
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211: Street Interview with a Pirate at Cannadelic Night Market
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My interview with @floridapiratehippie
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210: Mushroom Coffee Review: Cuppa VS Four Sigmatic Ft. Karleen (sister)
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Today we sit down with my sister Karleen where we review the famous and popular mushroom coffee brands Cuppa and Four Sigmatic. Which one will be the winner and how do you choose the right mushroom coffee for YOU?
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209: Your Beer has Glyphosate with Brandon Rust
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Brandon Rust has been cultivating and breeding cannabis for 20+ years, originally from San Diego, he currently resides in Oklahoma and works in the legal cannabis industry, as an owner operator and as a private consultant. A self-taught agronomist and microbiologist, Brandon owns Bokashi Earthworks, which is involved in manufacturing microbial consortiums for the use in agriculture, bioremediation and green waste recycling.
manufacturing organic soils specifically blended for cannabis production, and is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of organic carbon based humate fertilizer in partnership with NASA...
208: Using AI to Talk to Plants-- IN PERSON INTERVIEW
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Today we break down a Juicy News article on Revolutionary AI Model Deciphers Language of Plants for the First Time with Kevin an AI Expert. Do you think this is a good progressive research or a waste of time?
yangheng/PlantRNA-FM at main
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207: Street Interview: Meet a TOP Interdimensional Visionary: Chris Dyer
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During the Cannadelic Night Market here in St. Petersburg, FL we interviewed a TOP interdimensional Visionary Chris Dyer. He is up there with Alex Grey!!
Chris is a Peruvian-Canadian artist, sharing his personal medicine as honest expressions of Soul. Peaceful Warrior.
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206: The Kratom Industry Is Getting Sketchy--Start a Mushroom Cafe
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A VIBRANT BLEND OF NATURE AND FLAVOR FILLS EVERY CORNER OF LOS HONGOS CAFE AND PLANT BAR IN PORTLAND, OR, WHERE COMMUNITY AND CREATIVITY THRIVE TOGETHER.
Los Hongos proudly operates as a locally-owned and operated business, focused on building genuine connections with everyone who walks through our doors. Each visit offers something new to discover, and we take pride in sharing our passion for creativity and connection through every cup, plate, and conversation we serve.
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205: How to Grow your Own Medicine
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Twin Mycology's mission is to help over 800,000 adults, foster mental health and sustainable living using the incredible power of mushrooms--Through their offerings of peer coaching, educational programs, and valuable resources.
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204: 2025 Nomination Announcement
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Thank you to all the people that filled out this years Nomination form. Congrats to all the nominees:
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203: New Study Shows Mushrooms Could Help Reduce Dementia in Dogs
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Carter Easler is a clinical researcher and educator specializing in functional mushrooms and longevity in companion animals. As Principal Investigator of the Senior Dog Study, he explores how natural compounds can support cognitive health in aging dogs. Through his work teaching veterinarians, retailers, and pet parents, Carter makes the science of functional medicine accessible and actionable for everyday animal care.
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202: Juicy News| Forever Chemicals are now Safe to Spray on Crops
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New Study states that PFAS or Forever chemicals are now safe to spray on crops.
FACT CHECK: EPA Debunks False Claims that Agency Recently Approved "Forever Chemical" Pesticides | US EPA
Dirty Dozen:
Blueberries and potatoes make ‘dirty dozen’ list of harmful foods – NBC Chicago
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201: Trapping Nematodes & Culture
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Niah is an aspiring mycologist with a strong background in fungal research and hands-on experience in cultivation and foraging. She works with Bigfoot Mushrooms, helping to grow and sell a variety of gourmet cultivated species, while also maintaining her own home cultivation projects. Niah’s passion extends beyond the mushroom itself — she's deeply interested in agroecology and how fungi can support healthier crops and more sustainable farming practices. She also explores the powerful role fungi play in protecting delicate ecosystems like wetlands.
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200: Top 10 Moments of 2025 Flora Funga WRAPPED
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In 2025, Flora Funga Podcast didn’t just grow—it spread: according to my Spotify for Podcasters + YouTube Studio stats, 26 people had Flora Funga as their #1 show, 310 had it in their Top 10, and 186 had it in their Top 5—plus 5% hit play within 24 hours and 25% of you binged 2+ episodes a day (mycelium behavior). The biggest Spotify breakout was Ep 179: “WTF is a Fungarium?! Tour with Matthew Smith” 260...
199: Diet Soda’s Hidden Tradeoff? What a 1-Year Aspartame Study Found| Juicy News
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“Zero sugar” doesn’t always mean zero impact. 👀🥤
This week on Flora Funga, I break down a 1-year aspartame study in mice that found something wild: the mice got leaner (less body fat)… but researchers also saw signs of heart remodeling and changes in brain metabolism, with subtle differences on a memory/learning test (Barnes maze).
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198: Street Interview--What YOU Mean I'm not a REAL Mycologist!?
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Shout out to our friend Cyrus who created this art installation @fungi_lighting
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197: 2025 Nominations-- VOTE NOW!
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196: Fun Fungi Fact with Jasper Fungi Academy at TMF
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I interviewed Jasper from Fungi Academy at this years Telluride Mushroom Festival!
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195: America's BIGGEST Fungi Magazine with Britt Bunyard
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We chat with Britt Bunyard the Co-director of Telluride Mushroom Festival, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Fungi Magazine. He has studied the interactions and co-evolution of higher fungi (primarily mushroom fungi) with insects (primarily true flies). A recent book I published "Lives of the Fungi"
We get some updates on what 2026 TMF consists of...
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194: Why the Midwest is Superior with Melissa Ketelsen| Ohio Mushroom Festival
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We are at Ohio Mushroom Festival with @ChicoryChickadee we talk about the Midwest and some invasive species that need to be...
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193: The Mushroom Finds You: Ceremony, Healing, and Creative Power with Edward Crowe
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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 through his approach to facilitating one-on-one ceremonies grounded in intention, safety, and respect, highlighting practices such as outdoor sacred spaces, crystal work, and yearly participation. Edward also discusses his dosing philosophy, the im...
192: MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE with Luna Stower
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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 major client of her consulting firm is CHAMPS Trade shows, where she serves as director of mycology. From the Emerald Triangle to international stages, she bridges legacy to...
191: New Fungus Lowers Inflammation AND Cancer Cells
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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 cell death. The study highlights how this fungus bridges traditional medicine and modern biotechnology, showing potential for future health supplements and cancer therapies. KK ties it back to her own journey with inflammation management using mush...
190: MEET THE PLUG: Nourish Cap
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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 loves all flora and fungi.
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189: MEET THE PLUG-Shatter the Stigma 5k-Run
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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 responsible psychedelic use through guided integration and intention-setting, while discouraging casual or unregulated use. Giovanni and KK discussed the challenges of promoting plant medicine on social media, including censorship and funding barriers, which led...
188: Inperson| How to Nurture a Scientist ft my Mom--Finn River Cidery
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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
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187: New Anti-Cancer & Memory Boosting Boba Tea Fungus!
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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://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33858263/
https://www.longdom.org/open-access/chinese-fda-approved-fungal-glycanbased-drugs-an-overview-of-structures-mechanisms-and-clinical-related-studies-10718.html
UV protection
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33686752/
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186: Does Tripping Slow Down Aging?
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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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185: Is the Hype Around Juice Cleanses REAL?
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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.
You can connect with her at CuranderaRemedies.com and LatineHerbalism.com
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