
Plant People explores the ways our relationships with plants are tied to current environmental issues, and how art and culture reflect our connection to the ecosystems we rely on to thrive.
Through lively stories and conversations with scientists, gardeners, artists, and experts, join the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) for deep dives into everything from food systems and horticulture to botanic... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | 2 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNatural SciencesEarth Sciences | |||

In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Melissa Abdo, a Floridian whose work in conservation has brought her face to face with countless captivating yet threatened plants in the swamps of the southeast—including the ghost orchid. Long coveted by poachers... more
In this week’s episode of Plant People, Michael Goergen of The American Chestnut Foundation joins us to discuss the tragic history—and hopeful future—of one of North America’s most iconic trees.
In the early 20th century, chestnut blight arrived in ... more
In this episode, we’re joined by amateur mycologist, food and nature writer, and NYBG instructor Eugenia Bone to revisit the world of fungi—the not-quite-plant, not-quite-animal lifeforms that keep our planet’s biological processes churning. And as r... more
Have you ever stopped to admire a patch of green moss—really gotten up close and SEEN the tiny forest of plantlife in all its complexity? For the first episode of Plant People Season 3, we’re doing just that.
Today we’re joined by botanist and best-... more
People also subscribe to these shows.





Always insightful and wonderfully informative.
Wish it could be weekly!
This podcast is excellent and informative. I have been looking for an entertaining, interesting and informative podcast. This fills all those points. Great guests and excellent interviews. I hope it continues to make thousands of podcasts. Thank you!
Absolutely fascinating insight into NYBG and all of the amazing expertise on boar to make this wonderful garden exist!
New to podcast. I live in an apartment so don’t have a yard to work on, but really enjoyed the first show I just listened to. Very informative and interesting information.
Amazingly great podcast. I love botanical gardens and visit them wherever I travel. This podcast opens up so much of what the New York Botanical Garden offers local and global plant people.
I’m excited to listen to all of it and to visit NYBG this year.
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #3 | |
Apple Podcasts | #93 | |
Apple Podcasts | #9 | |
Apple Podcasts | #83 | |
Apple Podcasts | #202 | |
Apple Podcasts | #22 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
The content focuses on the interconnectedness between humans and plants, addressing environmental issues through a variety of lenses including botany, horticulture, art, and culture. It features lively discussions and stories with experts from various fields, making complex topics accessible and engaging for listeners. Notably, the exploration encompasses not only scientific breakthroughs in plant research but also how individuals can actively contribute to environmental stewardship. This podcast stands out for its holistic approach to the relationship between people and plants, encouraging listeners to recognize their role within ecosystems and promoting sustainable practices that benefit both parties.
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Plant People. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Plant People and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Plant People, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Plant People, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers Plant People has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with Plant People:
1. Radiolab
2. Science Friday
3. Sidedoor
4. Throughline
5. This American Life
Plant People launched 2 years ago and published 28 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Plant People from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Plant People. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
Recent guests on Plant People include:
1. Michael Goergen
2. Eugenia Bone
3. Robin Wall Kimmerer
4. Jacob Suissa
5. Ben Goulet-Scott
6. Brad Oberle
7. Ana María Bedoya
8. Chad Massura
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.