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The Mushroom Hour Podcast

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

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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Chris Maurer
Principal architect at Red House, pioneering mycelium architecture
Red House
Episode: Ep. 198: Red House Architecture – Pioneering Mycelium Materials in Namibia, Cleveland & Outer Space (feat. Christopher Maurer)
Jules Acton
Author of the book Oaklore, oak lover, and forest advocate
Woodland Trust
Episode: Ep. 195: Oaklore - Adventures in a World of Extraordinary Trees (feat. Jules Acton)
Mike Snyder
Fungal explorer, mushroom cultivator, and mycoeducator.
Wildwise Botanicals
Episode: Ep. 192: Wildwise Botanicals & Mycology in the Ozarks (feat. Michael Snyder)
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)
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)
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)
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)

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Darren
Host of the podcast, known for engaging interviews with a variety of guests from the mycological community, highlighting the importance of mushrooms in culture, sustainability, and health.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 542 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 Statesa year ago
  • Essential

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whathefungus
    United States2 years 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 States2 years 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
    Canada3 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 States3 years ago

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Listeners rave about the engaging and knowledgeable host, who facilitates thoughtful discussions with a variety of guests.
Overall, the podcast is regarded highly for its variety, depth of information, and relatable presentation of mycological topics.
The podcast is appreciated for its educational content and the unique insights it brings to the world of fungi and foraging.
A number of listeners express concerns about conflicts related to guests and the spread of misinformation, suggesting a need for vetting.

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#67
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#68
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Apple Podcasts
#235
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#100
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#172
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#179
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Ep. 198: Red House Architecture – Pioneering Mycelium Materials in Namibia, Cleveland & Outer Space (feat. Christopher Maurer)
Q: How did you navigate regulatory challenges when making materials out of fungi?
We demonstrated our materials by building structures and getting them certified rather than trying to introduce them into the market directly, which helps bypass some challenges.
Ep. 198: Red House Architecture – Pioneering Mycelium Materials in Namibia, Cleveland & Outer Space (feat. Christopher Maurer)
Q: What was that process of discovery like in finding the right mycelial strains to work with?
In Namibia, we prioritized food production and chose gourmet oyster mushrooms due to their market demand. They also began exploring various species based on properties they offered.
Ep. 198: Red House Architecture – Pioneering Mycelium Materials in Namibia, Cleveland & Outer Space (feat. Christopher Maurer)
Q: How did you become the fungi guy, the guy working with fungi and architecture?
Chris Maurer shares his journey from working in Africa on sustainable building practices to discovering the use of mycelium in architecture.
Ep. 190: Myco-Molasses, Mushroom Extracts and the Powers of Fermentation (feat. Wade Fox)
Q: Talk more about the mushrooms you're working with now and what that process looks like.
Wade discusses starting with cordyceps and how he is developing methods to create a mycomelasis that is bioavailable and works well with various applications.
Ep. 190: Myco-Molasses, Mushroom Extracts and the Powers of Fermentation (feat. Wade Fox)
Q: What was that species of mold you really liked?
Wade mentions that he primarily uses Aspergillus oryzae for his fermentation processes.

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1. Chris Maurer
2. Jules Acton
3. Mike Snyder
4. Alexandra Lea
5. Ryland Engelhart
6. Dr. Anna Sitkov
7. Stephanie Kilgast
8. Ryan Iacovacci

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