Poisonous Pre-workout & Tainted Treats - Strychnine
This week we're discussing a poison that LITERALLY grows on trees for part 2 of our deadly poisons series. This infamous plant gives us an episode filled with twists, turns, and one SUPER messed up marathon. If you like true crime, fun facts, and weird history- you'll love this episode.
Killer Umbrellas & Warty Caruncles- Castor Bean
This week we're embracing spooky season by kicking off a new Series- Deadly Poisons. Our first entry? Castor - the plant ancient Egyptians and cleantok girlies alike adore. If you're into beauty hacks, botanical oddities, and the wild weapons of the cold war, this one is for you.
Fragrant Flowers & Cavity-Curing Gumdrops - Clove
This week we're literally spicing it up by digging into clove! This one is heavy on history and science, so if you like those episodes you'll want to tune in!
Episode 59: Monster-Beating Mocktails & Flashy Flowers - Petunia
This week we're back with a brand new cherry flavor, this time thanks to a flashy floral friend filling raised beds and hanging baskets all over right now- Petunia.
Episode 44: Merciless Mastodons & Slippery Slopes- Cranberry
Curious about how the heck cranberries made their way to your holiday feast AND medicine cabinet? We’ve got answers to those, and other questions you didn’t even know you had on this week’s episode. We’ll dive into massive mastodon dictatorships, ancient cliff bars, and so much more! Whether you know cranberries as a fruit, medicine, or music group, you’ll want to tune in.
Episode 38: Pigeon Steeped Potions & Weary Wildflowers- Houndstongue and Trout Lilly
This week we continue on in our potion mini-series with Tongue of Dog and Adder's Fork- two plant-y potion ingredients you've probably stumbled across without ever even knowing.
Episode 28: Grecian Gatorade & Morpheus’s Magic Cure - Poppy
This week’s episode is heavy on the history as we dig into poppies! If you’ve ever wondered about how these brilliant blooms became medical marvels (and mishaps), symbols of remembrance, and so much more, this episode is for you!
Episode 14: Brainiac Babies & Sips of Spring
This week we are digging in to the sweetest (and most fleeting) bloom of spring- Lilacs! Whether you like the show for folklore, science-y fun facts, or Florigraphy facts, this one has a little bit of everything.
Episode 04: Victorian Dooting & Crappy Cocktails - Hemlock
Today we are digging in to Hemlock- A plant that is misunderstood, mysterious, and often misidentified. If you like old school medicine facts, victorian instruments, and socrates, this one's for you.
Episode 01: Broom Riding Witches & Hades' Hottest Accessory- Henbane
Today we are diving in to Henbane- the plant used for everything from a cure for motion sickness to poisoning your brother. If you've ever been curious about why witches ride on brooms, or what the heck is supposed to be around all those Ancient Grecian's necks, this episode is for you.