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
Jul 14, 2023
Jul 14, 2023
33 min
Can a lotus flower help create a self-cleaning house? Are termite dens the new hip office spaces? And what does a beaver have to do with furry wetsuits? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we discuss several innovative examples of biomimicry, why engineers deserve more credit, and finally why is Gilbert Nets banned from the Great Barrier Reef?
Jul 7, 2023
Jul 7, 2023
26 min
Bizarre weather events are causing gigantic hail stones that have earned an intimidating nickname, and those urban street trees might want the rest of your caramel macchiato! This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we continue our summer nugget series with a double whammy of environmental stories as we talk about what's causing this 'gorilla hail,' why your neighborhood trees are not getting the water they need, and why you should never create a non-dairy dairy farm.
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Jun 30, 2023
Jun 30, 2023
26 min
Hang ten with a reduced carbon footprint, brah! Everyone knows that surfers are in tune with nature, but the wetsuit and surfboard industry has room for improvement. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we ride the wave of companies leading the way with green alternatives, why neoprene is the villain, and were we plagued by accessories in the 1980s??
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Jun 23, 2023
Jun 23, 2023
24 min
Certain types of fungi can make up a vast network of carbon storage for our planet, which is why researchers are pleading that these little Mycorrhizal miracles be spared. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we talk about the importance of symbiotic relationships in nature, how the fungal network is important in more ways than one, and why Noel and Jacob would happily give up their bodies to sentient fungus so they can finally take a break and relax.
Jun 16, 2023
Jun 16, 2023
20 min
We continually discover new things about the world around us, and that even goes for simple creatures like the worm-- which might not be as simple as we thought! Turns out that worms are making complex decisions which could change the way we understand how behaviors are relevant to an animal's natural life. Join us this week for our first 'Summer Nugget' series of The Biofriendly Podcast where we talk about the science of worms and how they might be better at making decisions than people!
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
51 min
A deep-sea mining hotspot in the ocean known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone has uncovered 5,000 new species from a recent expedition, which raises concerns about disturbing this unique ecosystem. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we learn about some of these new discoveries, teach about the dangers of mining with an Irish jig, and celebrate the triumphant return of Veronica to the podcast!
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Jun 2, 2023
Jun 2, 2023
48 min
Airships are making a comeback! With the increased pressure to reduce our CO2 emissions from air travel and the complications of electrifying a plane, companies are emerging with new ideas for these floating giants. This week we weigh the benefits of helium versus hydrogen, more ways to get our shipped goods into the skies, and will a soulful R&B jam convince Veronica to return to the podcast?
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May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023
52 min
A scientific study recently revealed that our plants are making audible sounds when distressed, which changes the way we perceive how organic material is communicating to the living world around them. On this week's Biofriendly Podcast we explore how these sounds are caused, why lab testing can be like a horror movie, and are Noel and Jacob moving into an apartment together?
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