The Curious Botanist – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Curious Botanist

Nathanael J. Pilla

Science

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 3

Explore life through the phytological lens of the curious botanist, Nathanael Pilla, as he explores the intersections between life, science, and art. Each episode features insightful conversations with experts from various backgrounds to offer a fresh perspective of the world we share together.

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🇺🇸 USA - nature
31/12/2025
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18/12/2025
#92
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17/12/2025
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16/12/2025
#69
🇺🇸 USA - nature
15/12/2025
#61

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Truth About Spiders and Metal Music with Dr. Marc Milne

Season 1 · Episode 1

Sunday, December 14, 2025 • Duration 55:39

What’s the connection between the tiny arachnid in your house and metal music?

In this episode, join spider expert Marc Milne and botanist Nathanael Pilla discuss why spiders are these misunderstood creatures who deserve our respect (and maybe a little love) and how that mirrors often misunderstood genres of metal music. After listening, you might just open up a new appreciation for the diverse and incredible things in the world. Tune in to learn why both spiders and metal deserve a second look.

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Orchid Mimicry, Vanilla, and Rock Music

Season 1 · Episode 3

Saturday, December 27, 2025 • Duration 45:44

What does orchid mimicry, rock music, and vanilla have in common? All three are topics of this week's episode. Join botanist Nathanael Pilla as he converses with orchid specialist and author Adam Karremans. They dive deep into the world of orchid sex, the science of why vanilla tastes so good, and the reason rock song titles found their way into Adam's latest book.

To purchase Karremans' book, "Demystifying Orchid Pollination Stories of Sex, Lies and Obsession", click here or wherever you buy your books.

Make sure to check out his ongoing research at https://www.adamkarremans.com/research/

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What Does an Oak and Miles Davis have in Common?

Season 1 · Episode 2

Saturday, December 20, 2025 • Duration 43:20

In this episode, Nathanael sits down with botanist Andrew Hipp, author of the book Oak Origins, to deconstruct the mystery of the oak tree. While we often think of species as fixed categories, Dr. Hipp reveals that the oak genome is a fluid, radical masterpiece of evolution. Whether you are a nature lover, a jazz head, or a curious listener, this episode will change the way you look at the trees and species in your backyard and the music in your headphones.

Check out Andrew's book "Oak Origins"

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