The Regrowth Podcast

This week, we talked with photographer Rob Phillips about what he does - taking awesome pictures of beautiful natural areas. We're taking you from Florida to the American West all the way down to Indonesia with this one, and it was one of my favorite conversations in awhile, Rob was a great guy to talk to. Enjoy.

This week, we were joined by Brittany Wisniewski - she is a fellow cleaner of trash and runs her own cleanup organization, Hands on HIIT. She's worked with organizations across the country and is also a published author. This was a fun one to record - hope you all enjoy, and for more info on her you can give her a follow on social media @brittanynwisniewski!

I interviewed Kelly and Jess from The Time Voyagers - they host a blog and Instagram page about visiting historic sites, mainly on the East Coast of the US but really anywhere. They're interested in history, and given that I explore spots to clean trash as well, we have a good amount in common. It was a pleasure having a conversation with them and check them out after you enjoy the episode!

We bring on guest Justice Wise to talk about nature, hiking, the environment, and what it's like to be out on the west coast. Relaxed episode where we talk about some of the best trails and best practices when out in the wild. 

We bring on John Zeiger from Westchester Land Trust to talk about local forest health - specifically what he refers to as the "triple whammy" of climate change, deer, and invasive plants that threaten forests in our area. We also talk about what we can do to combat these changes. Great episode for those of you looking to learn more about this stuff!

We bring on guest Antonio Albano, founder of beet & pear, to discuss his company, which aims to connect local farmers and farmers markets with everyday consumers! This project not only has great sustainability advantages, but also allows us to reward our farmers for their hard work and quality products. Super interesting episode. 

In this week's episode (with myself) we answer some FAQ's related to RGP - what we're doing, what the mission is, some favorite spots, and more. Shorter length episode so I don't bore you all to tears. Enjoy!

We welcome you all back after a week off with guest Zach Rollins, host of the Along the Keel podcast. On Along the Keel, Zach talks with entrepreneurs starting businesses that are built outside - made in the US and tied in with our environments. We discuss how he got started, some of his favorite guests, and more on this episode of The Regrowth Podcast. Enjoy.

We bring on guest Richard Heller to talk sustainable landscaping, the importance of large hardwood trees, native plants, and potential solutions in this episode of the podcast. Richard owned a sustainable landscaping company for 20+ years and knows the science behind a healthy yard. We talk all this and more in a great episode.

We bring on guest Sara Cavanaugh - the curator of Lenoir Preserve - to discuss local wildlife, history and other things on this episode of the podcast. Lenoir Preserve is a classic RGP site, and is home to an old mansion, quality maple sugar trees, and apparently coyotes. All this and more on this interesting episode.

We bring on guest Ecological Chris to talk about what he's up to. He has a goal to collect 20,000 lbs of trash from Norris Lake in TN and founded Ecological Media - whose goal it is to educate people on the risks of pollution and lead by example. We cover a variety of topics from the science of microplastics to the vision for Ecological Media. Enjoy.

We bring on guest Daniel Toben to talk about the ins and outs of the trash cleaning game. Daniel, much like RGP, goes out and cleans bags of trash from his local spots, and has a large following on TikTok and Instagram. We talk about how he got into it, why he does it, and his vision for the future in this awesome episode.

We have guest Taylor Squire on the podcast to talk about outdoor activities, heights, and the Wild West on Episode 15 of The Regrowth Podcast. Been off schedule lately but we are now getting back after it. 

We bring on guest Peter Taylor to talk wildlife from all over the world - Indonesia, South America and elsewhere. Mr. Taylor is a scientist who has extensively studied many large animals across the globe and has plenty of cool stories to tell about it. Enjoy!

We bring on guest John Kelly - host of the Forks In Podcast - to discuss several subjects such as farming, ocean pollution, and local conspiracies. The Forks In Podcast's tagline is "Real People, Real Conversation" and we certainly bring that energy this episode.

We bring on guest Will Rebert - "The Plant Man" - to discuss his love of plants and his small business selling them in the State College area. We talk everything from succulents to how mushrooms are actually more like humans then plants to the future of the business. Check out his instagram @the.plant.man9 .

We bring on two guests in this episode - "Wildman" Steve Brill and his daughter Violet Brill - to discuss foraging in parks around the NYC area. Not only did these two have cool info and tips about foraging, but also a ton of interesting stories. Highly recommend hearing the bit about Central Park.

We bring on plant scientist Peter Oppenheimer to discuss plant pathogens - specifically pathogenic fungi. We make the rounds about how they infect plants, what kinds of plants they infect, how plants can fight back, and why it matters. One of the coolest episodes yet, with a special shoutout to the movie Alien...you'll know what we're talking about.

We bring on guest Eamon Corbett to talk all things birds - types, places, local birding spots, and the delicate nature of bird habitats on this episode of the podcast. Eamon is a bird scientist at LSU currently studying variations in the eye color of birds over time.

In this episode, we bring on Cindy Olsen, who showed me Sheldrake Environmental Center, one of my new favorite parks, and also leads mindfulness trips into nature. We talk local history, foraging for plants, and humans' place in nature, as well as the mental health benefits of being outside! Enjoy.

We bring on Hogan Peters for this episode to talk about his company YEW - Your Environment's Wax. Applicable for both surfing and hockey, this wax is made naturally from beeswax, helping save the bees and the oceans (and the ice rinks?). We talk about how Hogan got started, the benefits of the wax, and much more!

Guest star Riley Hollis comes onto the podcast to discuss the environment from a new point of view - Riley purchases diesel gas for Sheetz, and has an inside look at how his company and others in the space can adapt to a more renewable future. Also, Riley is a 46er! Listen more to find out what that even means.

Shane Coopersmith - a.k.a Sustainable Shane - is an instagram personality and influencer in the environmental and sustainability space. We talk about what he's up to, his TV show Below Deck, surfing, tidepools, and the great outdoors in this episode of The Regrowth Podcast.

Rachel Ellenbogen is a fashion school student at Parsons in NYC who has experience making sustainable clothing. We go over many topics regarding  sustainability - or lack thereof - in the fashion industry, and discuss top tier Thanksgiving meals. A very informative episode!

We bring on guest Joe Liesman today to talk about all sorts of environmental topics - from environmental justice to scientific research to great places to go fishing! 

We talk with OG Marcello "Dino" Toscanini about dinosaurs, geologic history, wildlife, and more on this episode of The Regrowth Podcast!

We bring guest Nico Ciacca onto the first episode of the podcast to talk about the beginnings of RGP, renewable energy, and some of our favorite local spots. Recorded live from the tracks!