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
Jun 25, 2020
Jun 25, 2020
37 min
When it comes to the future of green energy, we looked no further than the Great White North of Canada where we were introduced to David Dodge, acclaimed environmental journalist and host of the popular multi-media podcast, Green Energy Futures. David shares the story of his humble beginnings as a forester, and how it eventually led him to document the clean energy revolution that’s already underway.
Jun 18, 2020
Jun 18, 2020
37 min
In previous episodes of The Biofriendly Podcast, Noel and Jacob dug their way into the problem of soil erosion and over-farming, but what happens when food cultivation goes underwater? This week we captain our environmental ship into ocean farming waters to learn how to dance the Gracilaria and maybe, just maybe... discover the chocolate of the sea.
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
1 hr 12 min
This week we welcome LA-based actor, writer, director, comedian and good friend of The Biofriendly Podcast, Jahdai Pickett (better known as Bigg Jah). As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to gain momentum around the world, Noel and Jacob invited Jahdai to come on the podcast to share his perspective and personal experience as a black man.
Jun 4, 2020
Jun 4, 2020
35 min
When you hear the term 'murder hornets,' it feels just like another bit of nightmare fuel. But this week Noel and Jacob figure out why the Asian Giant Hornet is getting such a bad rap, whether they in fact traveled to North America on Vespas, and are wasps protecting cheese farms?
May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
47 min
This week The Biofriendly Podcast returns to its roots as we tangentially make our way into the topic of Upcycling Food, what new meals can be made from food scraps, does Jacob have a mosquito stalker, and did Noel lose his kitchen during the show?
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
44 min
As Electric Vehicles increase in popularity with more models arriving every year, The Biofriendly Podcast wanted to explore what charging solutions were available with this week's guest, Jonathan Levy from EVgo. As SVP of Business Development, Jonathan plugs us in to some of the best ways to integrate charging into your every day life, what sets EVgo apart from the rest, and how hard would it be for Jacob to get an electric Gremlin.
May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020
48 min
Emergency Room Doctor and friend of the podcast, Dr. Matthew Janssen, joins Noel and Jacob this week to share his fascinating first-hand experience treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Janssen presents some of his personal theories as to the current state of California, some surprising insights into hospital capacity, and what we might expect going forward.
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
42 min
This week we are thrilled to welcome the Co-founders of Conservation X Labs, Dr. Paul Bunje and Dr. Alex Dehgan as our guests on The Biofriendly Podcast! Noel and Jacob get a chance to hear a little backstory on how Conservation X Labs came to be, their mission to empower innovation that will end human-induced extinction, and that both scientists are locked in turf war over which is better... snails or lemurs?!