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The Mushroom Hour Podcast

Mushroom Hour
Mushroom Cultivation
Mycology
Psychedelics
Mushrooms
Community Building
Foraging
Mushroom Foraging
All Things Fungi Festival
Psychedelic Conferences
Fungi
Cordyceps
Myco Zine
Hyphae Labs
Oakland Hyphae
Lion's Mane
Fungal Ecology
Biodiversity
Ecology
PFAS
Regenerative Agriculture

Hi there...welcome to Mushroom Hour. Listen in as we venture into kingdom fungi with unique and beautiful humans who all share a passion for mushrooms. We'll go forage for wild mushrooms, explore their potency as nature's medicines, become citizen mycologists, transform human consciousness and learn how mushrooms inspired art, spirituality and culture throughout our history. There are so many ways... more

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Alexandra Lea
Biologist and mushroom forager, passionate about the potential of nature to heal
The Female Forager
Episode: Ep. 188: The Female Forager - Mushrooms Changing Medicine & Amanita Alleviating Addiction (feat. Alexandra Lea)
Dr. Anna Sitkov
A practicing doctor and medicinal mushroom expert.
Lucidum Medicinals
Episode: Ep. 184: Ergosterol, Ergothioneine and Mushrooms Supporting Pregnancy (feat. Dr. Anna Sitkoff)
Ryland Engelhart
Co-founder of the Kiss the Ground Organization, producer of the documentaries Kiss the Ground and Common Ground.
Kiss the Ground Organization
Episode: Ep. 185: A New Soil Paradigm: "Kiss the Ground" and "Common Ground" (feat. Ryland Engelhart)
Stephanie Kilgast
Artist, biological form manipulator, and creative inspired by nature
Episode: Ep. 183: Cheerful Apocalypse, Biological Abstraction & Creating Art from Within (feat. Stephanie Kilgast)
Ryan Iacovacci
One of the founders of Myconaut LLC focusing on bioremediation and mycelium technologies.
Myconaut LLC
Episode: Ep. 178: Myconaut - Remediating PFAS, Regenerative Agriculture, Mycelium Technologies (feat. Ryan Iacovacci)
Kristen Wickert
Forest explorer, entomologist, science communicator, and author
Mushroom Hour Podcast
Episode: Ep. 177: The Plants of the Appalachian Trail with Kaydubs the Hiking Scientist (feat. Kristen Wickert)
Jasper Degenaars
Mycology educator and expert at Fungi Academy, involved in mushroom cultivation and community building.
Fungi Academy
Episode: Ep. 171: A Magical Dutchman's Journey - Building Community at Fungi Academy (feat. Jasper Degenaars)
Tomás Garret
Member of the Oakland Hyphae team, founder of the Myco Zine, and consciousness researcher.
Hyphae Labs
Episode: Ep. 168: The Myco Zine - Psychedelic Chemistry, Mushroom Cultivation, Mycelial Connections (Tomás Garret)

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Darren
Host of the podcast, known for his engaging interviewing style and a deep passion for mycology and the contributions of fungi to humanity's culture and ecology.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 522 ratings
  • LOVE!!

    This podcast is so incredibly well done and has been one of my favorite podcasts since it came out. Each episode has consistently remained fascinating with the wide variety of information and subjects within mycology. Thank you for being so delightful and sharing so much knowledge!! Love from the PNW! 🍄‍🟫❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freespiritheidi
    United States5 months ago
  • Essential

    If you are interested in Mycology, you MUST explore this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whathefungus
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thoughtful, curious and fascinating interviews

    This is one of my favorites not because I’m totally into mycology—though I do find the subject fascinating—but because of how thoughtfully the interviews are done, and what amazing guests come on the show. The curiosity and humbleness of this podcast is just wonderful and I always feel uplifted and educated after each episode. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yoyoyorambler
    United Statesa year ago
  • I never miss an episode

    I am a big fan! Darren compliments his guests in the best ways and asks intelligent questions. Mushroom Hour is host to unique perspectives from a diverse community. Give it a listen, you won’t be disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EthanZapach
    Canada2 years ago
  • Platformed someone who spreads eco-fascist propaganda

    it’s possible that this podcast just doesn’t vet their guests but it’s also possible they platformed Olga from smugtown mushrooms specifically because she’s spread eco-fascist propaganda on social media,particularly Michael Moore’s planet of the humans documentary which talks about human overpopulation being the major concern for climate change and also has links to anti-semitic conspiracy theories. In my community she has a reputation that leads people to avoid working with her but she’s treate... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shyborg.madrobot
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast features well-executed interviews with a diverse range of guests who share insights into mushrooms and their cultural significance.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the episodes, often leaving them fascinated and uplifted by the discussions around fungi.
The host is praised for his articulate questions and ability to connect with guests on deep topics, fostering engaging conversations.
Some feedback highlights a need for better vetting of guests due to occasional controversial opinions presented in episodes.

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Ep. 186: High-Impact Technology - Mobile Mushroom Farms, Electro-Chemical Fuel Cells (feat. Inventor Michael)
Q: What are the fundamental pieces you needed to make a semi-trailer into a mushroom farm?
The semi-trailer needs a half laboratory, half incubation area and a full fruiting chamber, using radiant heating and cooling for an energy efficient system.
Ep. 184: Ergosterol, Ergothioneine and Mushrooms Supporting Pregnancy (feat. Dr. Anna Sitkoff)
Q: What do you think the frontier of research for mushrooms supporting pregnancy is?
Dr. Sitkov emphasizes the need for more options in fertility care and how mushrooms can help in regulating hormones and reducing stress during pregnancy and postpartum.
Ep. 184: Ergosterol, Ergothioneine and Mushrooms Supporting Pregnancy (feat. Dr. Anna Sitkoff)
Q: How did you get into the world of mushrooms and medicinal fungi?
Dr. Sitkov shares how her parents' chronic disease and her interest in nutrition led her to explore the medicinal properties of mushrooms, particularly their connection to cancer therapies.
Ep. 185: A New Soil Paradigm: "Kiss the Ground" and "Common Ground" (feat. Ryland Engelhart)
Q: When did you decide to make this into a movement, or how did that start to come together?
It started as a community think tank, gathering people in my living room to discuss soil health and regenerative agriculture, eventually developing into a nonprofit organization.
Ep. 178: Myconaut - Remediating PFAS, Regenerative Agriculture, Mycelium Technologies (feat. Ryan Iacovacci)
Q: What is PFAS and why is it causing problems potentially for people?
PFAS is a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA and PFOS, which are known to disrupt endocrine systems and are resistant to breaking down in the environment.

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