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Planthropology

by Vikram Baliga, PhD

If you're on this planet, plants have a HUGE impact on your life. Whether you're a vegan, a carnivore, or somewhere in between, plants are the basis of the food you eat, the clothes your wear, and the air you breathe. We don't intend just to teach you plant facts (though we'll do plenty of that), bu...

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Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 28K to 130K

Listeners across platforms

Podcast Focus

Categories: science · nature

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Publishing Consistency

Frequency: ~Weekly

150+ episodes since 2019

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Total monthly reach

28K to 130K

Estimated from 7 chart positions in 7 markets.

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US · Nature
#115
5K to 30K
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CA · Nature
#151
5K to 30K
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SE · Nature
#164
1K to 10K
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IN · Nature
#191
1K to 10K
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IS · Nature
#30
10K to 30K

Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
14K to 65K
🎙 Weekly cadence·154 episodes·Last published 1mo ago
Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
28K to 130K
🇺🇸23%🇨🇦23%🇮🇸23%+4 more
Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
8.4K to 39K

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On the show

From 12 eps

Hosts

Vikram Baliga

11 eps

Vikram Baliga, PhD

1 ep

Recent guests

14 across last 12 eps

J Spahr

1 ep

Amanda McLoughlin

1 ep

Julia Schifini

1 ep

Jarod K. Anderson

1 ep

Gabrielle Cerberville

1 ep

Gary Cocke

1 ep

Carole Fergusson

1 ep

Dr. Aaron Pan

1 ep

Phil DeAngelis

1 ep

Destin Noak

1 ep

Dr. Cheryl Hosler

1 ep

Sean Patchett

1 ep

Dr. Ben Goulet-Scott

1 ep

Dr. Jacob Suissa

1 ep

Recent episodes

128. Botanizing, Complex Answers, and Being Part of Nature w/ Dr. Ben Goulet-Scott and Dr. Jacob Suissa

Jul 16, 2026

1h 01m 48s

127. 40 by 40, the Future, and Some Good News

Jul 10, 2026

21m 58s

126. Science Illustration, AI Cardinals, and Frozen Asters w/ J. Spahr

Dec 4, 2025

1h 01m 25s

125. Spooky Mushrooms, Modern Folklore, and Mycelial Mind Control w/ Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifni

Oct 30, 2025

1h 04m 58s

124. Thunderstorms, Hidden Nature, and the Cryptonaturalist w/ Jarod K. Anderson

Oct 17, 2025

49m 34s

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Episodes

every 40 days

Avg length

57m 08s

21m 58s – 1h 08m 42s

Range

Sep 2020 – Dec 2025

Topics

ecology, storytelling +58

Guests

Dr. Ben Goulet-Scott +13 · last 12 eps

12 of 12

Date	Episode	Topics	Guests	Brands	Places	Keywords	Sponsor	Length
7/16/26	128. Botanizing, Complex Answers, and Being Part of Nature w/ Dr. Ben Goulet-Scott and Dr. Jacob Suissa✨	botanizingnatural history+4	Dr. Ben Goulet-ScottDr. Jacob Suissa	Let's Botanize	—	botanizingnatural history+4	—	1h 01m 48s
7/10/26	127. 40 by 40, the Future, and Some Good News✨	future of plantsgood news+3	—	Deep Roots	—	Planthropologygood news+3	—	21m 58s
12/4/25	126. Science Illustration, AI Cardinals, and Frozen Asters w/ J. Spahr✨	science illustrationart and research+3	J Spahr	Science_Visuals	—	science illustrationart+5	—	1h 01m 25s
10/30/25	125. Spooky Mushrooms, Modern Folklore, and Mycelial Mind Control w/ Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifni✨	mushroomsfolklore+4	Amanda McLoughlinJulia Schifini	Spirits	—	mushroomsfolklore+5	—	1h 04m 58s
10/17/25	124. Thunderstorms, Hidden Nature, and the Cryptonaturalist w/ Jarod K. Anderson✨	mental healthADHD+4	Jarod K. Anderson	dandelion myths	—	mental healthADHD+5	—	49m 34s
9/26/25	123. Gathered: On Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life w/ Gabrielle Cerberville✨	foragingseasonal life+3	Gabrielle Cerberville	Gathered on Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life	VirginiaShenandoah National Park	foragingfeasting+4	—	58m 05s
9/4/25	122. Green Communities, Urban Conservation, and Just Showing Up w/ Gary Cocke and Carole Fergusson✨	sustainabilitycommunity conservation+3	Gary CockeCarole Fergusson	WacoPlanthropology	—	sustainabilitycommunity conservation+6	—	1h 05m 44s
7/10/25	121. Paleobotany, Museums, and Lessons from Deep Time w/ Dr. Aaron Pan✨	paleobotanyplant evolution+3	Dr. Aaron Pan	Museum of Texas Tech University	—	paleobotanyplant evolution+3	—	1h 02m 27s
6/12/25	120. Godfather Figs, Coastal Ecology, and Really Old Rocks w/ Phil D'Angelis✨	coastal ecologygardening+3	Phil DeAngelis	Phil's FigsZipcar	Pennsylvania	coastal geologygardening+4	—	1h 08m 42s
5/22/25	119. Plant Hoarding, the Garden Party, and Being an Influencer w/ Destin Noak✨	gardeningtherapeutic power+3	Destin Noak	Air Force	Texas	gardeningtherapy+5	—	56m 23s
5/9/25	118. The Poetry of Science, Nature Check, and Groups of Belonging w/ Dr. Sheryl Hosler✨	science communicationecology+4	Dr. Cheryl Hosler	—	—	sciencenature+4	—	1h 01m 35s
5/2/25	117. Chaos Garden Gremlins, Necessary Context, and Practical Landscapes w/ Sean Patchett✨	gardening advicehorticulture+3	Sean Patchett	—	—	gardeninghorticulture+3	—	52m 56s