Best Taqueria Podcasts (2024)

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Nana's Taqueria: A Little Piece of Beautiful México in Weslaco, TX 58:55

6d ago58:55

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Have you been to @NanasTaqueria in Weslaco? What has blossomed into a ‘Business of the Year’ success story started out as a last-ditch effort to stay afloat in the middle of life-changing moves on a small corner lot in Weslaco. Listen in as owner Roxanna Treviño looks back on a whirlwind journey of determination, necessity, vulnerability and love t…

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KRGV's Tim Smith! 59:19

7h ago59:19

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This week and we sit down and get to know one of the most recognized and loved faces of the Rio Grande Valley: Channel 5’s very own Tim Smith! Tim reflects on his career journey, shares what he loves about covering weather in South Texas, and answers some fun questions in between. Huge thanks to Tim for taking some time to share his story with the …

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Harlingen’s Cookies4College: A Sweet Small-Business Journey with Madelynn Birdwell 1:09:43

5d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

This week we sit down with Madelynn Birdwell, founder/owner of the beloved ‘Cookies4College’ in Harlingen. We wanted to know: How do you grow a small unknown college-saving side gig into a thriving high-demand business that everyone loves? This is another RGV market/pop-up shop success story that you’ll love, from an incredible local you should kno…

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Fostering Community and Belonging in the Restaurant Industry with Ellen Yin | Episode 48 30:36

3d ago30:36

30:36

Send us a Text Message. Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, their strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D.J. Costantino. Presented by 7shifts. In this episode of the Pre-Shift Podcast, ho…

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Mycology Catch-Up w/ Alan Rockefeller 1:56:46

6d ago1:56:46

1:56:46

Alan Rockefeller is a mycologist and educator who has been studying mushrooms all over the world for the past 20 years and recently helped described two new species of Psilocybin mushroom from South Africa. He has helped numerous "citizen scientists" learn to DNA barcode fungi and led hundreds of free mushroom identification walks throughout North …

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Dr. Daniela Zappi - Brazilian Plant Ecology 1:50:56

10d ago1:50:56

1:50:56

Dr. Daniela Cristina Zappi is a Brazilian botanist, plant collector, and research scientist at the herbarium of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew noted for studying and describing Neotropical flora, Rubiaceae, and Cactaceae. She has described over 90 species, most recently a new species in the cactus genus Uebelmannia (U.nuda). In this episode of Crim…

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Steve Rogers: I Survived Getting Hit By a Truck 1:00:21

13d ago1:00:21

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Meet Stephen Rogers, an auto-pedestrian accident victim who lived to tell the tale. Rogers’ life got slammed to a halt by a nightmare of an accident right in front of his daughter. One month-long medically induced coma and multiple trauma and reconstructive surgeries later, he joins the show to reflect on his journey to recovery. Make sure to follo…

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Zoe Schlanger, Author of The Light Eaters 1:45:57

17d ago1:45:57

1:45:57

Zoe Schlanger is the author of newly released book "The Light Eaters", which shines a new light on researchers studying plant "intelligence" and behavior.By Tony Santore

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Reinventing Restaurant Compensation with Zach Feinstein | Episode 47 28:28

30d ago28:28

28:28

Send us a Text Message. Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into what it takes to build great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, the strategies they use, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D. J. Costantino. Presented by 7shifts. In this episode of the…

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Texas Botany with Michael Eason 1:53:55

22d ago1:53:55

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The state of Texas is one of the most diverse states for plants (and geology) in the US, and contains a large number of plant species that can't be found anywhere else in the United States, yet at the same time an enormous amount of land and plant habitat is being destroyed every day (240,000 acres a year) ,pushing more than a few plant species tow…

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Rick Torres, Paramedic/Fire (Pt.2) - The Life of a Paramedic in South Texas 54:44

21d ago54:44

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A look inside the lives of our local first responders: Rick Torres is a veteran paramedic with also 10 years of service as a firefighter. As citizens/residents of our communities, we don’t always get to see what really goes on inside the lives and careers of our first-responder neighbors. We learn today that the role of a paramedic involves a lot m…

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Andrew "The Arborist" Conboy 1:31:09

25d ago1:31:09

1:31:09

In this we talk with Andrew Conboy about street trees, urban forestry, habitat restoration, getting stoked on native plant life and how it's practical more than puritanical, Philly, botanic gardens, and more.By Tony Santore

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Rick Torres, Firefighter/Paramedic (Pt.1) - Inside Fire Rescue in the RGV 39:02

1M ago39:02

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A look inside the lives of our local first responders: Rick Torres is a 10-year veteran firefighter with 2 years of service as a paramedic. As citizens/residents of our communities, we don’t always get to see what really goes on inside the lives and careers of our first-responder neighbors. We learn today that the role of a firefighter involves a l…

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Guanajuato, Mexico Recap Part 2 - Floristic Affinities & Biogeography 1:55:44

1M ago1:55:44

1:55:44

Two hours of rants about wonderful plants in Central Mexico. A follow-up to the previous episode and a description of plant species, taxonomic affinities and habitats encountered in the mountains of Querétaro and Guanajuato States, Mexico. Also a brief gear list and explanation of the various tools used when botanizing desert mountains. Why the gen…

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Central Mexico Recap & Habitat Summary 1:45:54

1M ago1:45:54

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This episode sponsored by Fiberpad, where you can glue duct-taped wheatgrass and fiberglass to your face in order to clear up any blemishes nice. What can limestone do for you and how does it form? A long, winding rant through the mountains of Querétaro about habitats and species encountered at elevations between 6,000' and 10,000' including: Karwi…

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Episode 46: Pike Howard of Felipe's Taqueria 43:04

1M ago43:04

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Send us a Text Message. Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into what it takes to build great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, the strategies they use, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D. J. Costantino. Presented by 7shifts. In this episode, Pike …

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Sea Turtle, Inc. - Saving the Planet’s Sea Turtles with Wendy Knight, CEO 42:14

2M ago42:14

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This week we take a deep dive into the work going on at Sea Turtle, Inc. in South Padre Island. Have you visited yet? Sea Turtle, Inc. truly is the future of sea turtle conservation for the world. The most common species found here is the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle - a critically endangered species. One of the facility’s biggest objectives? Educating…

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Gilbert Hernandez of ‘Búho’: The Community Bookstore that Brownsville Needed 41:43

1M ago41:43

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Have you checked out ‘Búho’ bookstore? Búho is the Rio Grande Valley’s newest local bookstore in downtown Brownsville. What started out literally as a wandering shower thought turned into a local gem of a bookshop that is bringing people together every week to help build the sense of community that the 956 deserves. From regular wine tastings to ad…

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Pollination Systems & Bird Pollination with Jeff Ollerton 2:09:27

2M ago2:09:27

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Jeff Ollerton is a pollination biologist and researcher based out of the EU and currently working in KunMing, Yunnan Province, China. He has written two excellent books - one entitled "Pollinators and Pollination" and another entitled "Birds and Flowers" about birds as pollinators. In this nearly two hour long conversation we talk about a variety o…

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Therapist Valerie Rivera: Trauma, Relationships and Healing in the 956 49:22

2M ago49:22

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This week we take a dive into the world of therapy and counseling with licensed therapist Valerie Rivera to discuss the state of mental health in the Rio Grande Valley. As a specialist in childhood trauma and couples therapy, Valerie works hard to brighten the lives of her neighbors by helping them heal from life’s trials and navigate everyday chal…

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Rio Grande Valley Botany with Ernest Herrera 1:58:14

2M ago1:58:14

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In this episode we talk with field botanist Ernest Herrera about the rich floristic diversity of the Rio Grande Valley region of South Texas and Northern Mexico. We talk about a variety of cool plant species as well as the cultural history and cultural repression of this unique region, how it will adapt to climate change, how to change culture in o…

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Central Texas Orchids, Limestone sinkholes, New Aster species 1:51:31

2M ago1:51:31

1:51:31

In this episode we talk about why plant "rescue" is a bullshit term, how Epipactis is probably pollinated hoverflies that it dupes, whats up with this new species of Asteraceae discovered in the Chihuahua desert, why people who don't know much about botany or ecology initially prefer non-native plants orver native ones, best place to get a Texas to…

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Episode #45: Hassel Aviles, Director of Not 9 to 5 30:25

2M ago30:25

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Send us a Text Message. The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host DJ Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their business growth insights, backgrounds, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. On t…

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‘Freddsters’: 1.4 Million on TikTok! Meet Major Foodie-Content Creator Alfredo Garcia 51:39

2M ago51:39

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Freddsters is in the building! This week we sit down with viral tik tok foodie Alfredo Garcia to talk about his career in content creation and explore how he was able to go from working with the family business to exploding into social media stardom. We also discuss how he found himself in the middle of a viral situation with singer Cardi B! With o…

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Music Artist Daphne Michelle: A Singer’s Dream Unfolding in Front of the World 37:14

2M ago37:14

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Have you discovered the beautiful Daphne Michelle? Check out this week’s episode to see what it took to turn a dream into a goal - and a goal into an unfolding beautiful reality. Listen to Daphne’s story and check out the music style that is taking her to new heights in the Latin American music world. Support her work and don’t forget to follow @Da…

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Mercedes Author Tessie Ledesma: Fulfilling Dreams and Spreading Love with Polly the Possum 45:14

3M ago45:14

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Tessie Ledesma is a new author who chased her lifelong dream of writing a book, a journey that took her from pageants to possums in the middle of the pandemic. When she saw first-hand the need to spread a much-needed message about self-love and belonging, she knew she had to act, but she needed to find a way to speak to the thousands of kids that n…

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Death Valley Botany with Matt Berger 2:00:47

3M ago2:00:47

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In this episode we talk with Botanist Matt Berger about Death Valley Plants, discovering new species, Limestone endemic plants, Dune Beetles, Desert Shrimp, specifist.ecology and more.By Tony Santore

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Lexi Peralta: The (Non-Toxic) Candles That Keep Harlingen Glowing 39:33

3M ago39:33

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Hey guys! This week we head to Harlingen to talk to Ms. Lexi Peralta of Jade Candle Co. to meet another local business owner who has taken Cameron County by storm with her non-toxic custom made candles. The story of how she got into this business is as fun and interesting as she is herself! Learn about the candle-making process, what she loves abou…

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Episode #44: Chris Britt, COO of Epic Restaurants 42:36

3M ago42:36

42:36

Send us a Text Message. The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host DJ Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their business growth insights, backgrounds, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. In t…

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The Other 99% of Life on Planet Earth : Couch Microscopy with Dr. Julia van Etten 2:20:17

3M ago2:20:17

2:20:17

This conversation will make you want to buy a microscope and will make you rethink the way you envision the Tree of Life, where animals, plants and fungi are just a tiny speck on the overall tree of life. Dr. Julia Van Etten (of the @Couch Microscopy Instagram page) talks about what the hell a Protist is and where you can find them (everywhere). We…

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Western Railroading, Sobriety, & Male Archetypes 2:13:42

3M ago2:13:42

2:13:42

In this episode we take a break from botany-related content to talk with my friend and fellow former locomotive engineer and railroader Lance Jenkins about railroading, sobriety, sad male archetypes in the US, stealing overtime, precision scheduled railroading and how it's responsible for the wreck in East Palestine Ohio, "The Sun Train", and a who…

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Celebrity Chef Graham Campbell: From Scotland to Edinburg (Texas!) 49:05

3M ago49:05

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Did you know the Rio Grande Valley is home to a Michelin-starred celebrity chef? Meet Chef Graham Campbell, owner of Castlehill Bistro in Edinburg, Texas. Find out how a bona fide Scottish Head Chef found his way from the small towns of Scotland to the biggest cooking competitions in the USA. Before he finally found his place in South Texas, he tou…

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Diatomaceous Earth, Horse Cripplers & Leaf Blowers 1:23:24

3M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

South Texas Sandsheet, Uvalde County Botany, Using a Leafblower & Diatomaceous Earth to rid yourself of crabs, what the sh*t is a Heterokont aka Stramenophile, Texas Men Will Be Able to Admit Having Feelings in 2028, and moreBy Tony Santore

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RGV Dietician Isaac Anzaldua - Food, Culture and Perspective 54:27

3M ago54:27

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This week we head to Rio Grande City to talk to Mr. Isaac Anzaldua, Registered Dietician. You might recognize his last name as he is connected to the people that the Anzalduas Park and Bridge around Mission, Texas are named after. Join the conversation as he reflects on his love of food, culture and his people. Be sure to follow @nuestro.nutrition …

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Hunter Martinez aka Cactus Quest 1:44:41

3M ago1:44:41

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In this episode we talk with Hunter Martinez of the Cactus Quest YouTube Channel about how he got into growing cacti from seed and lurking on them in habitat. We discuss the spirituality of loving plants and deserts, the pros and cons of the collector habit common among this family of plants, why so many cacti grow on limestone geology, and the ben…

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UTRGV Vaquero Football: The Rio Grande Valley Meets Head Coach Travis Bush 24:45

4M ago24:45

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Hey #VaqueroNation! Your very first UTRGV Football Head coach Mr. Travis Bush has arrived to #RallyTheValley behind our new D1 football program and it’s time to get to know him a little better! A true Texan through-and-through, Coach Bush has absolutely made his mark at the highest levels of Texas High School- and College football, both as a player…

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Episode #43: Stella Dennig, Co-Owner/GM of Daytrip 31:44

4M ago31:44

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Pre-Shift podcast, host DJ dives deep into the intricacies of managing successful restaurant teams with Stella Denig, co-owner and GM of Daytrip Restaurant in Oakland, California. Stella shares insights on building a restaurant prioritizing pay equity, equitable compensation, and a strong internal cult…

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Meet Brody Rivers: Texas Country Music Star Rising Straight from Cameron County 55:02

4M ago55:02

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Brody Rivers is a rising Texas country music artist from Rio Hondo, TX. Join him on his journey through the raging country music scene as he reflects on the start of his newfound career and all that has come with it, including a shot at competing on the hit series American Idol. Be sure to check out @BrodyRiversMusic on social media and your favori…

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Riding Trains in Mexico, Contagious Native Plant Gardens,etc 1:18:46

4M ago1:18:46

1:18:46

A series of extended rants about "F*ck the Honeybees", trying to settle beefs between friends, Male Primate Rivalry, Riding Trains in Mexico in 2005 & Brakemen with gold fronts, spreading the cult of native plant gardening via demonstration by example and killing lawns.By Tony Santore

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Ingrid Monserrat: “Planting” Change in the RGV with Maria Cruz Cuisine 1:01:39

4M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Hey RGV! Season Two is here and it’s starting off with a bang! Meet Ingrid Monserrat, local visionary and owner of Maria Cruz Cuisine plant-based restaurant. Driven by a mission to “Be the Change”, Ms. Ingrid has found her passion of guiding the community to a healthier lifestyle through wellness and plant-based eating. Growing up around ranching a…

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Instagram Drug Bros & Cactus Poaching 1:06:56

4M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

A long-winded rant about the social media phenomenon known as Instagram Drug Bros™️ and trying to encourage them to seek spiritual refuge (como se dice nice) in education about plant ecology and evolution rather than just the hoarding and collecting of plants that may have been sourced through somewhat unethical means. Why is plant habitat just as,…

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Desert Ferns with Dr. Michael Windham 2:03:32

5M ago2:03:32

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This is a science-heavy episode with Dr. Michael Windham, specialist in Cheilanthoid Ferns curator at Duke Herbarium. Even if you're not interested in this group, they're a great case study in numerous fascinating phenomena including convergent evolution, biogeography (dispersal vs. vicariance), why DNA sequencing is important to taxonomy, self-clo…

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An Undescribed Psilocybin sp. in the Desert 1:04:42

5M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

This episode consists of a rant about code-switching and friendship/cordiality through friction and being a pain in the ass, along with why dissecting flowers (and not just taking them at face value) with a razorblade or knife is important for understanding evolution, plant breeding systems and pollination ecology, what being "protogynous" is and w…

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The Rio Grande Podcast - Introducing Season 2 22:32

5M ago22:32

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Text us! Support the Show.By RGV 956 - Rio Grande Valley, Texas

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Fighting Invasive Buffelgrass in Arizona & Restoring Desert Ecosytems 1:32:12

5M ago1:32:12

1:32:12

A conversation with Tony Figueroa, Senior Manager for the Invasive Plant Program at the Tucson Audubon Society (no affiliation with the National Org) about preventing Buffelgrass and Stinknet from smothering fragile Desert Ecosystems in Arizona. We also discuss why some in the "online permaculture community" (oh gahd) have such an aversion to any a…

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The Closing of Duke Herbarium 1:37:19

5M ago1:37:19

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A conversation with Dr. Kathleen Pryer (Director, Duke University Herbarium) and Dr. Michael Windham, (Curator of Vascular Plants, Duke University Herbarium) about the University's Decision to cut costs by closing the herbarium as well as the general trend in modern US Academia of failing to recognize the importance of Botany in society as a whole …

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Baja Buckwheats, Railroad Stories & Prosopidastrum 1:16:06

5M ago1:16:06

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Rants about encountering a cool new legume species in the fog deserts and giant cactus landscapes of Baja California, the diversity of perennial raaaaagweeds in the deserts, Gabbro soils, a buckwheat that produces flowers along the ground, Arugula acting invasive as hell in the Arizona Desert, escaping the cultural disease of Southern California, t…

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Annotated, Profanity-laden Dichotomous Keys & the Fungal Ecology of Baja Chaparral 1:31:04

5M ago1:31:04

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A long, disjointed rant about using and writing Dichotomous Keys and why it's sometimes a process of grasping for straws or throwing a bunch of stuff to a wall to see what sticks, what an ideal floral key might look like if it were written by a neurotic, rambling schmuck fixated on ecology and biogeography. Other subjects include the gradation betw…

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Javelina Mngmnt, Restoration, & Peyote Vultures 1:19:06

6M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

More Deranged Rants, this time about Javelina Management, Getting City Approval for Cactus Restoration and Street Trees, growing endangered plants from seed, Eocene Sandstone, growing xeric ferns from spore, working the Ozol Local and running freight trains along San Francisco Bay and much moreBy Tony Santore

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Limestone Desert Ferns, Montezuma Cypress on the Border 1:04:47

6M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Rants about Montezuma Cypress on the Rio Grande, Cool Desert Ferns in West Texas and the Subfamily Cheilanthoideae of the fern family Pteridaceae, DEA permits for Peyote, Mountain Lions vs. Auodads, kind Caucasian Birders behaving at the Mexican border, funding the research station in South Texas with the nice bathroom, and more.…

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