Recombination Nation
Shane SimonsenExplore the intersection of evolution, ecology and civilisation with crop and livestock breeders, low input farmers, social engineers and a dazzling array of deep thinkers.
Read more of Shane Simonsen's work at the Recombination Nation substack.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 76 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Home & GardenScienceLeisureLife Sciences | |||
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Julia Dakin and Anna Mieritz are key members of the "Going to Seed" organisation, which brings adaptation crop breeding to numerous communities in the USA.
In this two part interview I learn more about their own vegetable breeding projects, but also... more
Roger's Bacon is an evolutionary biologist who turned his tool set on the related problem of how cultures mutate, compete, hybridise and evolve.
He writes fascinating deep dive articles at Secretorum on substack: www.secretorum.life
And run... more
Steve is an independent crop breeder in southern Australia breeding a host of uncommon crops from similar climates in the Andes. We dive into his work back crossing maize to its ancestor (teosinte), plus his early work preparing to wide cross mauka a... more
Glenn Roberts is the founder of Anson Mills, an extraordinary project to bring traditional landrace staple crops back from the brink of extinction in his part of the humid south eastern USA. This interview digs into how he achieved such an extraordin... more
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- Just keeps getting better!
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
Apple Podcasts5Courtstev
Australia2 months ago - Original ideas you might need
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
Apple Podcasts5gbellinozAustralia2 months ago - Knowledge seeker
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!
Apple Podcasts5unknowna1
United States2 months ago Excellent, bringen a lot of New insights!
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Apple Podcasts | #136 | United States/Leisure/Home & Garden |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Home & Garden |
Apple Podcasts | #250 |  Canada/Leisure/Home & Garden |
Apple Podcasts | #77 | Australia/Leisure/Home & Garden |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  France/Leisure/Home & Garden |
Apple Podcasts | #22 |  Saudi Arabia/Leisure/Home & Garden |
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A wide array of innovative topics surrounding agriculture, ecology, and societal evolution unfold throughout episodes, engaging knowledgeable guests like microbiologists, agriculture experts, and geopolitical analysts. Key discussions include sustainable agricultural practices, the importance of crop and livestock biodiversity, and the intricate connections between our environment and societal narratives. Unique insights into how historical perspectives and innovations can shape agricultural practices underscore the importance of community and resilience in the face of modern challenges, aiming to inspire listeners to rethink their connections to food and sustainability.
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2. Glenn Roberts
3. Jan Okan
4. Malcolm Collins
5. Chuck Chan
6. Gail Tverberg
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