Today on Rise we are chatting with Alex Clapp, one of the co-founders of Claritee, a new sober events company which is currently hosting monthly sober club nights in North West England as well as corporate sober events and more. Alex shares his personal story with us with so much authenticity, talking about how a physical health problem combined wi…

Sorry, it’s a fir thing. The white fir (Abies concolor) is no simple tree. It’s a part of broader complex of trees. What does this mean for in the context of its taxonomy? Well… it’s complex. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and become a Treemium Member Follow along on Instagram Find Arbor…

A tower of clouds in the forests of Chile, and the center of a dendrochronological scandal, the Alerce (Fitzroya cupressoides) is a monolithic beauty and officially the giant sequoia of the south. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and become a Treemium Member Follow along on Instagram Find …

What happens when good trees go bad? You get the laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), a suitable template oak with a bad habit. Living in the wild, this tree does its thing as well as it can, but this Midnight Cowboy wasn't cut out for the big city. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and become …

After living a life of stem for the last 7 weeks, we need a break! So this week, you get a bonus episode: what is a leaf? In this episode from 2021 we discuss what a leaf is, how they grow, and some defining characteristics. To coincide with this bonus episode, we are expanding our CONE CLUB to include our very first--you guessed it--LEAF! The Bur …

This week on Rise we are exploring a new format we are planning to introduce with our guests - a reflective exercise based around the letters R, I, S and E: R - What does the word Rise bring up for you? I - What inspires you? S - What is your superpower? E - What excites and energises you? We loved hearing each other's answers to these questions an…

A grass so interesting it earned a spot on Completely Arbortrary, giant dragon bamboo (Dendrocalamus sinicus) is a stunningly large species with no shortage of interesting quirks. But… is it a tree, or does it look on enviously. Listen now to the exciting conclusion of Seven Deadly Stems! Then, listen for a segment of Trail Snacks, where we eat som…

Pride, the downfall of many an ancient Greek hero, is the subject of today’s Deadly Stem. As is the Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra). How did this underwhelming tree become a regional icon? Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and become a Treemium Member Follow along on Instagram Find Arbortrar…

This week on Rise we are delighted to welcome Rose Long to the pod - Rose is wonderful coach with a raft of qualifications in life coaching including health, recovery, self-expression and life changes and she is also a qualified yoga teacher. She is joining us today for a chat about how yoga has helped all three of our recovery journeys and how yog…

An oft-reviled tree, the Russian-olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is the quintissential greedy little bastard. Its invasiveness is infamous, and the disappointments it presents are seemingly endless. Then we answer a listener question about “Stumpy”! Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and beco…

Are you sensitive? Do you show aggression when you're afraid or perceiving some sort of attack? Do you have a mercenary army of ants at your disposal to dispact at the first sign of aggression against you? Then you might just be a bullhorn acacia (Vachellia cornigera). Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Sup…

We're back! Thanks to all our listeners for bearing with us while we took our own advice and dialled things back for a self-care break last month. We're now recharged and raring to go and this week is a good one. We're exploring the differences in how we perceive the world depending on where we are on the introversion/extraversion spectrum and how …

The common fig (Ficus carica): one of humanity’s first food obsessions. From covering Adam’s junk to covering other Eve’s junk, this plant has no shortage of cultural import. But does it deserve the valor it’s flaunted for hundreds of years? Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and become a Tr…

*Yawn*. The weeping willow (Salix babylonica) is one of the most recognized trees in the world, but boy is it lazy! Learn about the questionable roots (ha) of this tree and what makes it such a beautiful mess. Then we answer a question from 12-year-old Gus! Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod…

We are honored to be joined by author, illustrator, and overall bird-and-tree-advocate DAVID ALLEN SIBLEY! We talk to David about his process, whether he's an artist first or a bird lover first, and have him describe a bird perpetrator to us as we sketch from his description! To hear and see the full discussion later this week, become a Treemium Me…

The Coco-de-mer (Lodoicea maldivica) is the most sexual tree on the planet, and we’re out to prove it. Listen to find out how this lusty tree is the perfect example of this deadly stem in this, our first episode of 7 Deadly Stems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

Do you inherit strong muscles, deft fingers, or musical talent? Jean-Baptiste Lamarck sure thought so… and groundbreaking research suggests he may have been right! One of the central characters of this study is this week’s tree, the snow gum (Eucalyptus pauciflora) Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support…

Welcome back to another episode of the Breaking Boundaries podcast! Today, we are thrilled to welcome Chris Trott, also known as Trottie Golf. With over 15 years of experience in club fitting and a background working on tour with TaylorMade, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our conversation. Throughout his career, Chris has had t…

Feeling rusty? The western serviceberry sure is (Amelanchier alnifolia). In this episode, we discuss the russ(t) and how it affects our arboreal friends. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and become a Treemium Member Follow along on Instagram Find Arbortrary merch on our store Find addition…

Welcome back, folks, to another exciting episode of the Breaking Boundaries podcast! In today's installment, we're joined by the esteemed putting expert, Preston Combs, hailing from Orlando, Florida. With a focus on biomechanics and fair play, Preston coaches numerous players across the Corn Ferry Tours, PGA Tours, and LPGA Tours. On this episode, …

The pondero—we mean, the Rocky Mountain Pine (Pinus scopulorum) asks us the ultimate version of the question: are you a lumper or a splitter? Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and become a Treemium Member Follow along on Instagram Find Arbortrary merch on our store Find additional reading o…

Welcome back, everyone, to another captivating episode of the Breaking Boundaries podcast! This week, we're privileged to welcome Michael Schy, a highly regarded PGA professional based in the United States. With a distinguished career working alongside players of varying skill levels, Michael's most notable protege is none other than Bryson DeChamb…

There is a shakeup in the bird world: ornithologists are renaming every bird whose common name is based on a human! So why can't we do this for trees? We can, and do, in this bonus episode unlocked from our support platform Completely Arbortrary Treemium! Become a Treemium member today and unlock a treasure trove of cool rewards at arbortrarypod.su…

Everyone gets S.A.D. from time to time, so it's a good thing we have the witch-hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia), a tree (or shrub) that flowers in the darkest, dreariest months of the year. It's going to be okay. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and become a Treemium Member Follow along on I…

Welcome back to another captivating episode of the Breaking Boundaries podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Claude Harmon III joining us. With a rich background steeped in golfing tradition, Claude shares invaluable insights gained from growing up in a golfing family and his experiences working alongside players like Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koe…

Welcome to Completely Arbortrary, you’re gonna LEARRRRN all about the Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa). On this episode as diverse in “fun facts” as the jungle is in species, we talk all about the Brazil nut (seed). Stay tuned for talk all about this fascinating species and the work going into preserving it and its home. Featuring Rhett and Daniel…

Welcome back to Rise and happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate we are chatting today about self-love - how we support and nurture ourselves through the good times and the tougher ones. Resources mentioned: Liverpool Live Radio: https://www.liverpoolliveradio.com/ Liz's website: https://lizfolan.com/ VIA character strengths: https://www.viacharacter.o…

In today's episode, we have the privilege of hosting Scott Fawcett, the ingenious creator of Decade Golf. Decade revolutionizes golf strategy by integrating shot dispersion patterns and PGA Tour scoring statistics into a comprehensive course management system. Understanding the principles behind Decade Golf is a game-changer, and this episode promi…

Oh this juniper is ever so western (Juniperus occidentalis). When it comes to ecological turmoil, when is it okay to blame a tree, and when should we blame ourselves? That’s the question we ask ourselves today with this “Greedy” tree. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and become a Treemium …

On today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jon Sherman, the owner of Practical Golf, a website dedicated to helping everyday golfers improve their game without overhauling their swing mechanics. Jon is also the author of "The Four Foundations of Golf," a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their game. If you haven't already picked up a copy,…

Meet Phyllis Reynolds: original Portland Heritage Tree committee member, author of Trees of Greater Portland, and overall hardcore tree advocate. We sat down with Phyllis in the living room of her beautiful NW Portland home on the outskirts of Hoyt Arboretum, where she is a local legend and her name is spoken with mirthful reverence. To hear the fu…

Fancy a game of conkers? No? Well how about a conversation about the ins and outs of arboriculture, and how it relates to the European horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)? Hear Casey’s first-hand experience regarding how to become an arborist, and what an arborist actually is! Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex …

Welcome back to another thrilling installment of the Breaking Boundaries Podcast! This week, we're thrilled to introduce our esteemed guest, Rick Sessinghaus, recognized worldwide as one of the foremost golf instructors. Rick's expertise has steered countless players to significant victories, spanning from seasoned professionals to up-and-coming ju…

A tree with no (officiall common) name, the Falcatifolium taxoides is a derivative tree from the island of New Caledonia. It’s yew-ish, it’s sickle-like, and it’s a PODOCARP. Plus, it has a curious leech of a friend who depends on it for everything—the world’s only parasitic gymnosperm. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp an…

This week Liz and Julia are chatting about all things January and, in particular, the ways we beat the January blues through self-care (which as we know is so much more than bubble baths), permission to rest, tuning in to our daily needs and gentle intention setting. Resources mentioned: Liz's website featuring her brilliant January challenge: http…

Hello and welcome to another exciting episode of the Breaking Boundaries podcast! I'm thrilled to have you with us today. In this episode, we're diving into the world of poker with none other than Scott Blumstein, a true champion in the World Series of Poker. We'll be exploring the mind of one of poker's elite winners and shedding light on the stra…

It’s time for that special talk… about the rimu (Dacrydium cupressinum) and its special friend and lover the Kākāpō. This bird bases its entire existence around this tree, and the feelings just may be mutual. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and become a Treemium Member Follow along on Ins…

Welcome, everyone, to a special episode of our podcast! Today, we are honored to have a true luminary in the field of sport psychology, the renowned Karl Morris. With over three decades of experience, Karl has been a guiding force in the realm of sport performance. Throughout his illustrious career, Karl Morris has worked closely with some of the m…

PODOCARPS! Never have we ever discussed one of its ilk, much to the chagrin of thousands, we’re sure. And to start our mini-series of New Zealand trees, today we present the Totara (Podocarpus totara). With its curious leaf-like-needle-like-leaves, this conifer is so good at pretending to be a broadleaf tree, it’s practically become one. Completely…

Welcome to another Breaking Boundaries podcast episode! Today, we're excited to feature Chris Ryan, a distinguished UK PGA Golf Coach and Director of Coaching at the Hit Golf Academy. With nearly two decades of coaching expertise, Chris is renowned as one of the top instructors on YouTube, nearing 250,000 subscribers and impacting over 50 million g…

Have you ever seen a column of gold (orange)? It may just be an oyamel (Abies religiosa), the sacred fir. Every year countless Monarch butterflies pilgrimage to the mountains of Mexico to spend their winter months clinging to these trees, but why? (Spoiler: we don't know.) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic…

Welcome back to our first episode of 2024! Today we are chatting with our first transatlantic guest, Texas-based creative author and body positivity advocate Jesica Medellin. Jesica is the author of the beautiful anthology First Moon Manual: Letters to Our Daughters which is aimed at young women starting their menstrual cycles and those who love an…

We have this New Year’s podcast with the distinguished Sean Foley, a golf coach renowned on a global scale. Sean's expertise goes beyond coaching legends such as Tiger Woods and Justin Rose; he's also a pioneer in the development of cutting-edge training aids like the Pro Sender. Thank you for joining us as we delve into the secrets of Foley's coac…

Can we interest you in a forest bath? On the series finale of Treeyazaki, we discuss Princess Mononoke and the hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa). A tree ripe with VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and rich tradition such as forest bathing, this tree is a quintisential Japanese conifer. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp…

What does a nuclear disaster do to trees? Find out on this episode of Treeyazaki, where we discuss the Miyazaki film Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind and the Japanese fir. Toxic jungles, giant bugs, and feudal politics. This movie was made for us. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson Support the pod and bec…

Merry Christmas to all our lovely listeners. Today on Rise we have a treat for your tastebuds as well as your ears, as we are chatting with Emma Newman, alcohol free drinks expert and mocktail maker extraordinaire. Many of you will know Emma from her @emma_sobersonic Instagram account where she showcases the latest and best in alcohol free drinks a…

Welcome, golf enthusiasts, to this week's Breaking Boundaries podcast! We're thrilled to have you join us with our special guests, Andy Proudman and Piers Ward, the dynamic duo behind the renowned "Me and My Golf." In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the fascinating world of golf, with Andy and Piers generously sharing their expertise, ins…

Who is Totoro? They’re a spirit, a kami, of a massive camphor tree. In this episode of Treeyazaki, we talk legendary animated film My Neighbor Totoro and one of its central characters, the camphor (Cinnamomum camphora). We also talk about animism and its role in every culture around the entire world. Support the pod and become a Treemium Member Fol…

Welcome, golf enthusiasts, to today's episode! We have the pleasure of being joined by none other than Gavin Parker, the esteemed CEO of Junior Golf. Gavin isn't just a CEO; he's a passionate golf instructor dedicated to introducing juniors and young enthusiasts to the captivating world of golf. With his infectious energy and new-age approach, Gavi…

Welcome to Completely Arbortrary’s Treeyazaki, a month-long exploration of the trees of Studio Ghibli and films of Hayao Miyazaki! To start our journey, we visit a bathhouse for spirits in Spirited Away. This is a story about a young girl who finds herself trapped in the spirit world, and must escape with the help of a river spirit. This episode we…