
Explore the intersection of evolution, ecology and civilisation with crop and livestock breeders, low input farmers, social engineers and a dazzling array of deep thinkers.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Home & GardenLife SciencesScienceLeisure | |||

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Have been listening and reading for years and it just keeps getting better!
So may topics and in depth discussions with actual in depth information not just superficial fluff
Topics and ideas that just make you think about things in new ways and consider things you never thought possible
Shane's a scholar-turned-do-er, plodding forward with *solutions* to the environmental and resource issues we're now seeing bite worldwide.
Are you a veggie gardener? Have you ever thought about growing high calorie-yielding crops on a small scale as well?
You'll hear stories, experiments, and ideas that will light a fire under you to stop doom scrolling and get to work helping yourself and your community in the "interesting" times we've got coming.
Shane brings a rare combination of rigour... more
A few of these episodes have already influenced me beyond the listen- from trial farming tomato varieties to writing about science and climate change, the podcast goes beyond the normal egotism of hosts wanting things to be about them and actually dives into diverse subject matter. Staying on my rotation for sure, thanks Shane for the diverse, knowledgeable, and passionate guests!
Excellent, bringen a lot of New insights!
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This show mixes science, farming pragmatism, and big ideas about how ecosystems, crops, and civilization intersect. Episodes frequently center on low-input farming, seed systems, and regenerative agriculture, paired with thoughtful explorations of biology, culture, and technology. Guests run the gamut from plant breeders and seed savers to philosophers, language designers, and energy economists, offering practical breeding tips, organizational strategies, and big-picture insights for building resilient food systems. The format tends to favor deep-dive conversations, data-driven perspectives, and curiosity-driven experimentation, making it a strong fit for listeners who want actionable ideas alongside provocative thinking. A notable strength... more
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