Mycology, called a neglected mega-science, is gaining momentum with public interest. We are here to provide a stepping stone for beginners with our Mycology 101 episode. This is a quick and comprehensive episode on the basics of mushrooms and fungi.Topics Covered:Vocabulary basicsThe life cycle of fungiWhere fungi are found and their roles in the ecosystemEvolutionary history of fungiThe big and small ways that fungi shape our worldHow fungi are distinctive from plants and other kingdoms of lifeThe Fungi Foundation and developing curriculums https://ffungi.org/Cultural roles of fungi in the west and beyondInnovative applications for fungiThe future of fungi