Peering into the metabolic processes of fungi, we learn about secondary metabolite compounds including infamous mycotoxins and their importance in our modern food systems with legendary mycologist Professor Tom Volk!
We peel back the bark to see how mycelium networks of wood-decomposer fungi compete for resources and reproduce while playing a critical biological role in our ecosystems with Professor Lynne Boddy!
On a very special trip to Uganda we meet Josephine Nakakande, the Executive Director of EcoAgric Uganda, to learn about their mushroom cultivation training programs that support women and children in need!
From steamy Southern Florida to the mushroom-laden woods of the Pacific Northwest we embark on an epic wild food adventure to learn about amazing wild foods, and the sacred responsibility that foraging entails, with Scott Stimpson of Woodland Cravings!
We dive into the complex ecology of the mycorrhizosphere to discover how symbiotic fungi are central to healthy plant populations and how we can use these beneficial fungi in our own farms and gardens with the author of "Mycorrhizal Planet", Michael Phillips!
We discover the transmutation powers of the incredible filamentous fungi koji and its role in the past, present and future of food with fungi fermentress Eleana Hsu!
We join world-renowned fungi photographer Stephen Axford to capture incredible mushrooms on his native coast of Australia and learn about his new documentary "Planet Fungi - Northeast India"!
We explore the abundance of nature with herbalist and wildcraft expert Dan De Lion who teaches us how rewilding ourselves, understanding the power of ritual and embracing our humanity can subvert the dominant paradigm and overgrow the system!
We visit southwest Detroit to learn about the historical forces that have created systemic inequalities in the US and how we can change social narratives to create real change with economist and indigenous activist Antonio Cosme!
We visit the untamed wilds of Michigan's upper peninsula to drop in with Amber, co-founder of Moon Mountain, who helps us explore how European-Americans must navigate any sacred relationship with the land by acknowledging indigenous dispossession and work to be a part of the solution!
We explore mesmerizing bioluminescent fungi, the incredible variety of psilocybe mushrooms of Mexico and get a masterclass on citizen mycology from legendary naturalist Alan Rockefeller!
We follow Modern Forager power couple Kristen and Trent Blizzard across the US, chasing mushrooms, building community and learning all about their new book "Wild Mushrooms: A Cookbook and Foraging Guide"!