The original Biofriendly Podcast ran from 2019 to 2024, and was a 3x International award-winning environment and education series. The archive of those 5 seasons are available to stream.
As of 2026, the team that brought you the original podcast has returned, but shifting our focus from solely environmental topics to more spontaneous, off-the-cuff conversations about life, finding purpose, and ways to dig you out of the doldrums and launch you into the Upward Spiral!
Hosted by Noel Carroll, Jacob Givens, and Clayton Cogswell.
Episodes
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
We all know that arachnophobia is a real fear, but it's important to learn more about our eight-legged friends and how important they are to our environment! This week we unraveled the web of lies around some spider myths, shared non-lethal techniques to send them packing, and why Jacob has a built-in deterrent that drives spiders and Noel insane.
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Have you ever stopped and wondered when we suddenly switched from bars of soap to overly-fragrant plastic bottles of cleansing body wash? This week we sat down with Dr. Barbara Paldus, CEO of Codex Beauty Labs, to learn more about the history of soapy showers, why minimalism is key in sustainability, and discuss Noel's perfectly understandable red spots that are completely normal.
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
We all dread seeing that check engine light appear in our cars, but did you know that proper vehicle maintenance is the more sustainable choice? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we talk about everything from oil changes to car washes, why road rage is bad for the environment, and is Noel an expert on 1970s fashion??
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
It's the spooky season once again, and Mother Nature has cooked up quite a few scares of her own on this week's episode of The Biofriendly Podcast. From gigantic flowers that smell like rotting flesh to blood-soaked vacation spots in the Arctic, we explore some of the most horrific natural occurrences around the world that just might be caused by... faeries?!
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
This week we traveled all the way to Las Vegas to sit down with the President of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), Ramiro Cavazos, to discuss their commitment of representing the needs of citizens and small business owners. As we learned more about how the USHCC actively promotes the growth and development of more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses, we also discussed the importance of being on the cutting-edge of environmental needs, and why you should never gamble with a set of headphones.
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
When it comes to creatively cooling our global warming, scientists are dreaming up new ways to reflect heat away from the Earth through a process called geoengineering. This week we explore everything from painted streets to harnessing the power of volcanoes, why the Greeks are already keeping it cool, and does Keith even know what he's talking about?
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Everyone loves ice cream, but it's important to find sustainable ways to enjoy that tasty treat. This week we stopped by NadaMoo! headquarters in Austin to sit down with President & CEO, Daniel Nicholson, and get the full scoop on their story, why Jacob wants to reclaim the word vanilla, and does Noel eat ice cream for breakfast?
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Since we all know that fast fashion is an environmental disaster, we need sustainable solutions for how we get dressed. That's why this week on The Biofriendly Podcast we welcomed Alex Shadrow, also known as @Sustainabae on Instagram, to talk about creative ways to make your clothing last, becoming a secondhand fashion icon, and does every year have 12 seasons now?!