The Mushroom Hour Podcast

Mushroom Hour

Mycology

Mushroom Foraging

Mushroom Cultivation

Mushrooms

Medicinal Mushrooms

Fungal Diversity

Fungi

Regenerative Agriculture

Foraging

Ecology

Soil Health

Pregnancy

DNA Barcoding

Citizen Science

Fertility

Immune Health

Community Building

Psychedelics

Genomic Sequencing

Cancer

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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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	198	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ScienceSociety & CultureNature

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Latest Episodes

Ep. 200: Mycorrhizal Community Assembly, Soil Carbon and Fungal Necromass (feat. Dr. Peter Kennedy)

GUEST:

• cbs.umn.edu/directory/peter-kennedy

• cbs.umn.edu/kennedy-lab

MENTIONS:

• plantandmicrobiology.berkeley.edu/people/tom-bruns

• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhizopogon

• en.wikipedia.org/wiki... more

14 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 12 min

Ep. 199: Natural Navigator - How to Read Trees, Water and Sky Footprints (feat. Tristan Gooley)

GUEST:

• www.naturalnavigator.com/books-and-library/

• uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenaturalnavigator

MENTIONS:

• www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow

MUSHROOM HOUR:

• welcometomushroo... more

4 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

Ep. 198: Red House Architecture – Pioneering Mycelium Materials in Namibia, Cleveland & Outer Space (feat. Christopher Maurer)

GUEST:

• www.redhousearchitecture.org/

• www.instagram.com/redhousestudioarchitecture

MENTIONS:

• scholar.google.com/citations?user=A6Ud3q0AAAAJ&hl=en

• www.namibian.com.na/meet-the-trees-of-namibia-the-... more

20 Feb 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

Ep. 197: Mycocosmic - Underworlds, Hope, Poetry & Fungal Intelligence (feat. Lesley Wheeler)

GUEST:

• lesleywheeler.org/mycocosmic/

• www.wlu.edu/profile/wheeler-lesley

MENTIONS:

• www.britannica.com/topic/Venus-of-Willendorf

MUSHROOM HOUR:

• welcometomushroomhour.com

• instagram.co... more

23 Nov 2025 • 54 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Peter Kennedy

University of Minnesota, College of Biological Sciences

University of Minnesota

Episode: Ep. 200: Mycorrhizal Community Assembly, Soil Carbon and Fungal Necromass (feat. Dr. Peter Kennedy)

Tristan Gooley

Natural navigator, author

Woodland Trust; author of How to Read a Tree, How to Read Water

Episode: Ep. 199: Natural Navigator - How to Read Trees, Water and Sky Footprints (feat. Tristan Gooley)

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)

Host

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.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 543 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 States2 years 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
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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.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#71	United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#62	United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#92	Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#67	Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#92	Italy/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#185	Germany/Science/Nature

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 199: Natural Navigator - How to Read Trees, Water and Sky Footprints (feat. Tristan Gooley)

Q: What role does storytelling and historical sources play in natural navigation?

He describes three sources—work of others (academic papers, explorations), personal observations, and conversations with people from different cultures—which together create a triangle that fuels learning and expands the range of clues one can use.

Ep. 199: Natural Navigator - How to Read Trees, Water and Sky Footprints (feat. Tristan Gooley)

Q: What are the core building blocks of reading nature, and how do they translate into mapmaking?

Gooley explains that clues come from trees, leaves, clouds, water, wind, and animal behavior; by observing patterns and relationships, one can create a mental map where each element acts as a signpost that points to location, weather, and resources.

Ep. 199: Natural Navigator - How to Read Trees, Water and Sky Footprints (feat. Tristan Gooley)

Q: How did Tristan first start on the path of natural navigation?

It began as a restless, autodidactic pursuit where he found joy in shaping journeys and learning through shorter, more intimate explorations, gradually building a practical and philosophical toolkit for reading the world.

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.

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2. Tristan Gooley
3. Chris Maurer
4. Jules Acton
5. Mike Snyder
6. Alexandra Lea
7. Ryland Engelhart
8. Dr. Anna Sitkov

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