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“This show is wonderful and i’d love to listen to older episodes!! Please post them!!”
Storme H. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
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“What an enriching show for those of us who love plants and all of life. And thank you for reminding us to be open to altering what we’ve learned and the shared belief that we can do better by growing our understanding and appreciating the interrelationships that we too, are a part of. It does...”Read full review »
rosallea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/24
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“As someone deeply rooted in the financial sector and passionate about STEM education, discovering the "In Defense of Plants" podcast has been an absolute revelation. Each episode is like stepping into a verdant, unexplored world, where the intricacies of plant life are unraveled with a...”Read full review »
Rich Jester via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/24
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“Just bought Matt’s book and am enjoying it so much. This is the best podcast and the topics are just great. I also bought “Darwin and the Art of Botany “ after listening to the episode of the same name. Both books are on Amazon. I’m planning on working my way through every single episode !”
Podsforever via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/23
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“Love this podcast. I can't stand the babble in most podcasts! Let's get to the science people. This is a perfectly run informational cast 💚”Read full review »
KEMorgan123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23
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“Unfortunately after having listened to a dozen or so episodes it seems to me that the host is more concerned with convincing his guests that he’s knowledgeable about the topic which they are an expert on.
I’m at the 39min mark of the succulent episodes and I don’t know anymore about succulents...”Read full review »
harryKronikJr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/23
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“Great podcast, makes me feel part of a scientific community. I love to hear the firsthand account of various researchers and their personal experiences that can be difficult to find in media.
However, I dislike the sound quality of the visitors’ side of the conversation. Guests could be asked to...”Read full review »
Lisen B via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
07/24/23
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“Willing to reevaluate papers and self-correction mechanisms actively discussed! This is a wonderful cautionary tale about what good science entails. Excellent podcast, guests, and discussions. Highly recommended.”
trying2Brational via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/23
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“Really?? The first thing I hear is climate change?? I already have a religious belief I’m tired of hearing yours!! Please make a pod cast for us non believers.”
catoway via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Typically I don't like podcasts that are purely interviews but I have been fascinated by the experts who have participated in this podcast. Even though the plant under discussion might not be found in my locale, I have not been disappointed by what I have learned. Thank you for your thorough...”Read full review »
Memetic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Used to be a fan, but my interest has waned. Way to man people in the podcast…the whole podcast’s “guests” crowd out what could be a really unique show. Everyone wants to be important. Quantity not quality…”
marketpop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/23
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“I really love all the topics he chooses that are very interesting but things that are sometimes not well-known. Nice to hear from people doing research and in the field as well.”
Zemyna21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/23
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“A lot of the guests have habits of smacking their tongues or lips in between words. It’s really gross to hear amplified. It makes it hard to concentrate on the material when I wince every couple of seconds.”
Heudjejsuxhdndbxhd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/23
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“Enjoying this podcast so much! Love the topics!”
rmhowell1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/23
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“The topics are fascinating and they explain it well. 👍💛🌵🌻🌿”
platelet Gina via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/23
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“I live close to a few nature centers where bats can be viewed. One of my joys in life is to see them flying around above lakes at twilight. I am beginning to see more and more of them in Mid Michigan each year, so that’s a relief to me.”
Scarletminded via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/22
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“Have listened since the beginning. Great info from Matt and guests. Learning lots of great stuff. I live in SW Missouri so interview with Justin Thomas probably got me started. Minor issue for me is it's sometimes hard to hear the guest's comments. Don't know if it is me or my phone...”Read full review »
Ozarksiris via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/22
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“When talking about pressing flowers and taking good descriptive colour notes for future research, I was also thinking that we can probably help by uploading good photos to iNaturalist, or even ‘Seek’ for kids! (Not everyone has excellent colour vision, so could carry a light-protected Pantone...”Read full review »
JiminieCrikket via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/11/22
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“This show is like an onion it has layers”
pikachu lachlan via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/29/22
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“For anyone interested in plants, gardening, or nature in general this podcast is one of the best. Each episode features a plant related topic and interviews a scientist or expert in that topic. It also includes discussions on their own work. Impressively, a new episode airs weekly.”
Nicholas A Stevenson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/22
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“Browsing thru the episode list and the diversity of guests and subjects covered, I was excited to have found this podcast. Unfortunately the host seems to be targeting an audience of 5 year olds. I’ve yet to encounter any kind of substantive material, reasoning, argumentation.. Have not made it...”Read full review »
ominousbagel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/22
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“This show is truly wonderful!!! Thank you so much for making it. A gift to all who listen.”
Viveca1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/22
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“Really enjoying this podcast. Really found it quite by surprise, and find it to be helpful and enlightening. Thank you”
Ms. Spacely Sprockets via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/22
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“I have been listening to In Defense of Plants for a while, and love it. Matt has a soothing voice, the guests are knowledgeable, and sometimes entertaining. My 8 year old occasionally listens with me, and I spend a lot of time explaining terminology, but I am so happy she enjoys it with me. ...”Read full review »
hkbotanynut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/22
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“Good episode although I was disappointed not to hear advice for what to do if one’s property has dying white ash? Leave them? Or cut down?”
anitajorg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/21
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“Select podcasts are interesting but many tend to follow the same format.
There is too much emphasis on needless background information for the first half of the podcasts.
The second half often involves the host regularly replying to the guest’s content with personal long winded statements...”Read full review »
cage35554673 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/21
“This is a great podcast to hear about plants and current research straight from the experts. It's presented in an informal manner and new episodes are released often.”Read full review »
Nix357210 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/21
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“Too conversational, for me. Much time is spent talking about guest’s background, epiphany moments, the path they took to get where they are, etc. Matt’s topics are of great interest and his passion shines through but the content weak.”
AMR1957 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/21
“I really enjoy this unique podcast on subjects rarely covered in any popular media.”
Clearbrook4 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/30/21
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“Amazing. So many kingdoms in one podcast!”
Michael S 1770 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/16/21
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“Great host, interesting guests, so informative! I love this podcast!!”
oftensleepless via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/21
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“I’m sorry to say that this podcast does not live up to its promise. Too much time spent exploring the guest’s background and such. I’m listening to hear about plants, not people. Save that for the podcast “extra“.”
damnitdaviddevonhirschfield3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/21
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“I am loving this podcast. It’s fascinating for me to listen to the nuts and bolts of science concerning plants.(And to people who are excited about plants and plant geekery.) I don’t get that opportunity very often, and it’s something I have missed a lot.
Onwards!”
C. J. Wolf via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/23/21
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“I love this pod with all my heart”
Anale Bedz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/21
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“This is such and interesting and informative podcast. It makes me want to be in the USA, and get involved. We need more of this, plants are so important but so easily forgotten. You make us remember (and appreciate). Keep it up!”
Lil Lis Hobo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/08/21
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“Thank you for sharing your passion of botany!”
Lulu200018 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/21
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“Join my friends for a podcast
Join me for a podcast
Join my friends and me for a podcast”
swein08 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/21
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“I have been enjoying the podcasts but I wish Matt would ask more questions and direct the interview. One of the world’s experts on rock gardening available, and I came away from the conversation having learned nothing about rock gardening. I learned that they both think rock gardening is amazing....”Read full review »
jambobenny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/21
“Loved this episode. Informative and interesting guest speaker.”
Hoosier Nikki via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/21
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“This podcast is exactly what I was looking for! I’ve gotten really interested in botany and horticulture in the past year, and this podcast has perfectly filled that new interest niche. Thanks so much for the fascinating content, Matt, and keep up the great work!”
Violet Purple via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/21
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“Keep up the good work, this podcast is great! It’s nice to have something educational and interesting to listen to at my boring day job. There aren’t many podcasts out there about plants, so keep doing what you are doing Matt!
I am someone who was previously suffering from plant blindness, and...”Read full review »
~AmberDH~ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/21
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“Thanks sir for translating your passion into a deeply informative but almost always followable traverse through the world of plants. Thank you many times over, you are inspiring to me.”
kunlaou via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/21
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“A great technical but accessible podcast. I have been listening for a while now and always am learning something new. My job that pays the bills is nowhere near in line with my actual interests which are plants/ecology and what we can do to help the planet. The most recent episodes guest...”Read full review »
Fairy Flower Mother via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/21
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