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Completely Arbortrary

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Completely Arbortrary

Tree advocate Casey Clapp and his tree-curious friend Alex Crowson bring you a podcast about trees and other related topics. History, culture, art, religion, science... trees affect and are affected by everything. Join Casey and Alex on their silly and educational journey to prove it.

#214

Artificial Instemination (Florida Torreya)

Happy 2025! Let’s start with a tree so out of time and place that it’s suffering the most endangered situation of any conifer in the world. Then, we play a game that teaches you how to avoid non-tree conversations. Welcome to Season 8. [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

09 Jan 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:54

09 Jan 2025

#213

SEEDPOD: Whittlin' with Justin Davies

Today we whittle spoons alongside woodworking gem Justin Davies, and hear about Justin's dos-and-dont's while carving, how he got into the hobby, and where it's taking him next! [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

02 Jan 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:21

02 Jan 2025

#212

Christmas in Australia (Moodjar)

Merry Christmas! Let’s gather ‘round the Moodjar (Nuytsia floribunda). But look out, this fascinating tree has a few quirks that make it an expert parasite. Then we play a game, The Mood Jar! See you 2025. [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

26 Dec 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:30

26 Dec 2024

#211

Myrrh & (Frankincense)

Only two wise men showed up. But, good news: they brought frankincense (Boswellia sacra) and myrrh (Commiphora myrrha), two storied plants known for their seemingly endless beneficial properties and their role in the legend of the birth of Jesus. [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:51

19 Dec 2024

#210

That Hummock Life (Gumbo-Limbo)

The gumbo-limbo (Bursera simaruba) is living that hummock life, and loving every minute of it. This resiliant tree stays low to the ground and says “who cares” to hurricanes, making it a stalwart, understated addition to upland subtropical climes. Then we discuss what happens when billionaires want a better view. [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

58 MINS

58:41

12 Dec 2024

#209

Worm! Worm! Worm! (Yellow Birch)

In an episode heavy with rants and strong opinions, we discuss the yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis). Leafblowers, giant earthworms, and birches all collide in this dense episode of Completely Arbortrary. Then, we answer a question about the most satisfying falling leaves. [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:08

05 Dec 2024

#208

Yerba-maté (Gourd Herb)

Would you like a cup of tea? Try the gourd herb (Ilex paraguariensis), a tropical tree famous for its massive contribution to the world of drinkables. [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:17

28 Nov 2024

#207

Life Goes On (Curlleaf Mountain-Mahogany)

Life goes on... and on... and on... for the curlleaf mountain-mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifolius). What can we learn from this long-lived, tough-as-nails tree? Then, we take a listener question about fallen trees! [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:54

21 Nov 2024

#206

A Place for Everything (Keteleeria)

In the second of our “odd Pine family distant cousins” we talk Keteleeria (Keteleeria davidiana), and the perfect pocket of China where this and many other species call home. [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:15

14 Nov 2024

#205

Larchy Bark and the Trunky Bunch (Golden-Larch)

In this episode, we explore the golden-larch (Pseudolarix amabilis), a unique member of the pine family that feels a bit like the “weird cousin at the Pine family picnic.” Once native to the Arctic, this deciduous conifer now grows exclusively in specific regions of China, adapting over millennia to its new home. We also dive into a listener question about variegated leaves and why some plants sport these striking patterns. [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:23

07 Nov 2024

#204

NOT A MANGO, DO NOT EAT (Sea-Mango)

WARNING: This is not a mango. Do not eat this non-mango, this Lord of Lies, this Great Deceiver, for it is the sea-mango (Cerbera manghas) and it absolutely will kill you. The story is a little more complicated, however, as this tree provides an undeniably invaluable resource... but is it worth the risk? [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

31 Oct 2024

59 MINS

59:27

31 Oct 2024

#203

Stung By Thirty Wasps (Giant Stinging Tree)

In this episode, we explore Australia’s infamous giant stinging tree (Dendrocnide moroides) and its neurotoxic hairs that cause agonizing pain. How fun(?)! [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

24 Oct 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:15

24 Oct 2024

#202

Parenchyma Schmarenchyma (Boojum Tree)

Join us as we get weird with the Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris), a quirky desert oddball with some fascinating parenchyma. Plus, Casey reads an interminably long Lewis Carroll poem that gave this tree its name. [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com/) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com/) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com/) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com/) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com/) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:39

17 Oct 2024

#201

The 𝘹 Files (Munz Oak)

Join us on a mysterious journey through time to discuss the Munz oak (Quercus x munzii), a curious hybrid of UNKNOWN ORIGIN! [Completely Arbortrary] (https://arbortrarypod.com) is produced and hosted by [Casey Clapp] (https://caseyclapp.com) and [Alex Crowson] (https://alexcrowson.com) Support the pod and become a [Treemium Member] (http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com) Follow along on [Instagram] (https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod) Find Arbortrary merch on our [store] (https://arbortrarypod.com/merch) Find additional reading on our [website] (http://arbortrarypod.com) Cover art by Jillian Barthold Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

58 MINS

58:13