Reviews
“This is fascinating series of discussions about human interaction with the environment and plants and other species through history and prehistory with a solid scientific foundation. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
Mr. Ahi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“I have learned so much listening to Dr. Plotkin. Thank you!”
marketpop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/24
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Ajtrcbecg via Apple Podcasts ·
Colombia ·
12/28/23
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“Prof. Plotkin offers so much unique information and insight into Amazonian tribal culture and ethnobotany. Each episode is something of an entertaining college lecture. He talks from decades of first hand experience, not just theory, with exuberance aplenty. A Peruvian naturalist recommended...”Read full review »
Don Lipmanson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/23
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“I love the historical stories about how we used plants and showing how we have always lived along side them as humanity developed.”
jackfrost. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/23
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“Mark's, storytelling and his deep dives into all these different medicines and substances is fascinating. His knowledge goes back decades which is refreshing. There is much to learn in each podcast. Highly recommend.”Read full review »
Frustrated and... via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/29/23
“Thanks for the work put into these seasons. I love the concise explanations.”
3x7₿ hp via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/19/23
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“I’m vegan and wasn’t expecting it to turn to frogs when the podcast is plants of gods.”
recvk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/23
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“I totally geeked out on the coffee episode. Now I understand why I love it so much! I’m pumped to learn more from this incredible storyteller and brilliant mind.”
Terry Weaver Jr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“I’m very grateful I found this, entertaining, educational and informative podcast. Long live the healing plants of our planet!”
Monida55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/23
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“Joy of the mind and of the soul, Plants of the Gods is just always such an entertaining yet so pedagogical and rich in knowledge.
Love Mark Plotkin - huge fan - and the guests are usually amazing too”
Atoll08 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/28/23
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“great show. informative
covers it all
thank gods”
Sergio462 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/23
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“I love this podcast so much! It’s truly one of a kind. I only wish there were more episodes.”
herballyamma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“Love this! The storytelling, the myths, the science and real life experience makes it fun to listen to! Can’t wait for more episodes!”
Ruthsanboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
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“Very informative and entertaining.”
Magic_Gnome via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
03/24/23
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“Incredibly interesting podcast. Have learned a tremendous amount of information I would probably never learn from mainstream sources. A bonus has been hearing about other sources and writers that have also been wonderfully insightful.”
Ky Russ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/23
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“How refreshing?! I’ve only listened to one episode so far, 10 (and didn’t even hear pt 1), and every moment has been INTERESTING rather than some other shroom enthusiast podcasts I’ve heard.”
hgreen83 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/22
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“After recently discovering this podcast, I feel like I’ve been micro-dosing on all the episodes each day. Ha! The content is so fulfilling, as it expanded on things I already knew but in a way that was digestible and thought provoking. Highly anticipating the next season-hopefully new content,...”Read full review »
EmmyCo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/22
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“Short and sweet episodes:)”
Alaskan Dakine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/22
“This is an amazing podcast. Dr. Plotkin diststills the complex so it is so easy to understand. You won't be disappointed!”Read full review »
Hturk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/22
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“A master class for people who love the Amazon, indigenous peoples, and the plants of the gods. Salud y buena pinta!!!”
ElMauroBot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/22
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“I started listening to Plants of the Gods as I’ve held a long interest and have researched the medicinal aspects of nature’s botanical gifts. I found Dr. Plotkin’s podcast to be surprisingly refreshing (apologies for the pun) especially when listening to the episodes on wine and rum. The...”Read full review »
Dr.Dingo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/28/22
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“This podcast brings me pure joy. I often listen to the episodes more than once just to soak up all incredible information that is shared. Fascinating, informative, thoughtful & inspiring. 🙏🏽🌱🍄✨”
Mother Moon 🌙 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/22
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“Super accessible and really informative, by somebody who very obviously cares”
Lord Jonboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/22
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“What a rich supply of natural history!”
Mumbo-Dumbo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/22
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“Fantastic! Love the weaving of botany, culture, and the human experience. I’d love to see more! Can you do a show on tobacco?”
Aaaggg888 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/22
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“Would love if this was a regular or semi regular podcast. It’s my absolute favorite and I can’t wait for new episodes!”
kittykatarinabar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/22
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“This is an incredibly informative podcast that teaches listeners about human history, culture, and society through the lens of the relationship between people and plants. These are fascinating and largely untold stories that need to be shared, such as the contributions of women to psychedelic...”Read full review »
Holly Regan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/21
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“Thank you for this wonderful podcast. I remember seeing Dr. Plotkin speak in our small gardens in 1995 and followed him ever since into my “profession” as a plant biologist/ethnobotanist. I would love to share this with my Spanish speaking friends…is/will there be a translation/Spanish audible?”
WeeBeeMe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/21
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“Fascinating and fast moving podcast that I find every episode engaging beginning to end. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experiences!”
jesstem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/21
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“This podcast is my favorite by far. It’s jam packed with information that is right up my alley.
Thank you for all you do Dr. Plotkin!”
Anhel369 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/21
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“This podcast is the answer to the question I held in my head about the reality we live in. About the questions, our society forbade us to ask. As an adolescent, I consumed psilocybin mushrooms in the company of my friends and that was a terrific experience. I believe that I've never been the...”Read full review »
Salikov Aleksei via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/17/21
“A perfect podcast about folklore and fact surrounding both commonly known and lesser known plants of the medicinal realm. This podcast is perfect for those who have a general interest in how plants have helped shape the world around us and is most especially beneficial for anyone who has an...”Read full review »
Saminka7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/21
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“You’ve been and seen more than one person could ever imagine! Therefore you are a very special and a knowledgeable hero for the history of OUR psychedelic and real ideology and perspective world we live and hopefully love by now! Keep up the good work! Hey, and DON’t forget to KEEP THE FUNK...”Read full review »
Missy D aka Peter Weeds Dtr. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/21
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“Dr. Plotkin is a wonderful storyteller who is blessed with a very soothing voice and lots of enthusiasm for these plants and conservation. I enjoy listening and cannot wait for the next season.”
TheMyrrick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/21
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“Absolutely amazing!”
bizzcola via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
05/01/21
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“I LOVE this podcast!! I am learning things about the plants and fungi that have shaped our world in ways I never knew. He is a natural story teller as well. Thanks Dr Plotkin! I am re-listening to the shows and continue to learn new things. Looking forward to your new season :)”
greenjenine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/21
“A fascinating journey into the world of magical plants, fungi, and animals. Highly recommended if plant healing, history, and age-old traditions interest you.”
DeonBraun via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
04/20/21
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“The show not only provides concise analysis of the components of ethnobotany within the context of its history, discovery by Western science, and ongoing use and development, but also describes its place in science and culture.”
Isearn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/21
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“If you want to learn about the fascinating world of ethnobotany, this is the podcast for you!”
finney420 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/21
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“Thank you, Dr. Plotkin for crafting these stories! I felt both as if I am reading tales as a six years old and as if I am a student of yours on a lecture. It is a great pleasure to learn from you, you made me incredibly curious if any work on psychoactive plants in Russia is properly explored...”Read full review »
Kate Asinskaya via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/12/21
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“I love your podcast, found you via Tim Ferris, I never even knew that there was such a career as an ethnobotanist. I am qualified Vet but also love plants. I was aware from Pharmacology training of the uses of many drugs in Vet Med but not in the history or background to many of them. Your...”Read full review »
tlc1953 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/21
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“Dr Plotkin is a wealth of ancient knowledge that without people like him could be lost forever. He dances perfectly between the science of plant medicine without discounting the spiritual aspects of these powerful substances and the shamans that deliver them. A+++”
zanith 23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/21
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“Kunskap och historia om naturmedicin berättat med passion för ämnet på lättförståelig engelska.”
Plutten77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
04/10/21
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“I truly enjoy this dive into ethnobotany. It’s part anthropology, history, ecology and botany while simultaneously providing a critical look at our modern culture and the crises affecting our planet. POTG is thoughtful and thought provoking. I hope there will be a season 2!”
SleepingInPublic via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/24/21
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“What a gift that Dr. Mark Plotkin has started a podcast. He is one of the the pioneers in the field of ethnobotany. I’m very appreciative this exists.”
durianJG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/21
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“Plotkin presents a huge amount of precious information on traditional use of plants in many perspectives (ethnical, botanical, chamiças) without loosing the fun and delightful side of the amazing stories behind it”
Neto-Brasil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/21
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