Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchExploring Honeybee Genetics and the Importance of Diversity
Episode 142
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" explores the fascinating world of honeybee genetics, emphasizing the crucial role of genetic diversity in c…
3 years, 1 month ago
Navigating the Beehive: Understanding Roles, Life Cycles, and Hive Types
Episode 141
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" expands upon the previous episode's exploration of honeybee biology, focusing on the intricate division of …
3 years, 1 month ago
Holistic Beekeeping 101: Deeper Dives into the World of Bees
Episode 140
Through the previous two episodes, we outlined the realities of honeybees and the limitations of the ecosystems around us to support honeybees. With …
3 years, 1 month ago
Revisiting the Wild Honeybee with Torben Schiffer
Episode 139
In this episode, we chat with researcher Torben Schiffer to discuss his findings working with wild honeybees in Europe. What can we learn from wild h…
3 years, 1 month ago
Native Pollinators vs. Honeybees: Debunking Myths
Episode 138
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" challenges the common narrative that honeybees are primarily responsible for pollinator decline. While ackn…
3 years, 2 months ago
Pastoralism & the Living Past with Ilse Kohler-Rollefson
Episode 137
In this episode, we're chatting with Ilse Kohler-Rollefson to discuss the past and present state of pastoralism across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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3 years, 2 months ago
Reviving Urban Ecosystems: Dr. Gray Copeland on Miyawaki Forests, Soil Health, and Community Empowerment
Episode 136
What if transforming a small strip of urban land could boost local ecology and foster a sense of community? Join us as we converse with Dr. Gray Cope…
3 years, 2 months ago
Akira Miyawaki and Instant Old Growth Pocket Forests
Episode 135
In this episode, we're diving into the history of Tiny Forests and the man behind them, Akira Miyawaki. There's a complex framework to this seemingly…
3 years, 2 months ago
Unlocking the Secrets of Soil: Jeff Lowenfels on Organic Gardening and the Soil Food Web
Episode 134
How deep is your understanding of the soil beneath your feet? Jeff Lowenfels, a lawyer-turned-gardening expert, takes us on an insightful journey fro…
3 years, 2 months ago
Examining the Relationship Between Microbes and Nitrogen in Soil
Episode 133
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" explores the crucial role microbes play in the nitrogen cycle within the soil. The hosts, Andy and Elliot, …
3 years, 3 months ago