Mistletoe

FromNature Guys

Start listening View podcast show

Mistletoe

FromNature Guys

ratings:

Length:

25 minutes

Released:

Dec 14, 2021

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Greg and Bob discuss a plant that everyone will probably recognize. Amaze your friends at holiday parties with the story of mistletoe. Our sources for this episode include: The Golden Bough by James George Frazer (available via Project Gutenberg) Merry covid Christmas: Don’t kiss under the mistletoe, advises British minister 12 Things to know about Mistletoe

Released:

Dec 14, 2021

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Nature Guys connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world. Nature Guys is hosted by Bob a long time nature lover.

Skip carousel

Shiny Objects: Bill asks about Bob about a nature mystery at a car wash by Nature Guys
20 min listen
Sitting by a Beech: Bill and Bob explore the world of the American Beech Tree by Nature Guys
22 min listen
Loons: Bill and Bob dive into the captivating world of the loon. This is a bird so talented it helped Henry Fonda win an Academy Award! by Nature Guys
22 min listen
Hedge Apples: Bill and Bob explore the mysteries of the Osage Orange Tree. Find out why this is the most planted tree in North America and why it was so highly prized by Native Americans. by Nature Guys
21 min listen
Tracks in Snow..Mud..Sand: Finding footprints in the snow or mud can reveal what wildlife has visited and crossed your path before you came along. Learn about the more common tracks in your own neighborhood. by Nature Guys
23 min listen
Red Eft: Bob brings Bill a treat that only a squirrel would love. Bill leads a hike and finds a red eft. Learn the fascinating story of this rarely seen creature. by Nature Guys
25 min listen
Barred Owl: If you are out at night listen for the sound of the barred owl. “Who cooks for you who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all? by Nature Guys
25 min listen
Home Depot: Nature Guys connects you to the exciting natural world. by Nature Guys
21 min listen
Spring Fungi: Bill is all excited about spring fungi. Join us to learn about three types of fungi that you can find on your next walk in the woods. by Nature Guys
21 min listen
Coyote Love: Bill and Bob are celebrating Valentine’s Day by showing coyotes the love they deserve. by Nature Guys
26 min listen
Northern Red Oak: Bill and Bob explore an old oak tree in Bob’s backyard by Nature Guys
24 min listen
Screech Owl: If you hear a spooky sound at night you just might have a eastern screech owl in your neighborhood. Join us to find out more about this little owl. by Nature Guys
25 min listen
Stinging Nettle: his is a plant that will test your nature awareness. How long does the sting last? Tune in to find out! by Nature Guys
25 min listen
Black Rat Snake: Learn all about the snake that is often harmed by humans out of fear. Bill and Bob will share stories and facts that will help you be a little more at home with the black rat snake. by Nature Guys
22 min listen
Sugar Maple: Join us as we share some fascinating facts and stories about the sweet tasting sugar maple tree. by Nature Guys
23 min listen
Uninvited Guests: Do you ever bring in plants for the winter? Maybe you have brought in some uninvited guest and never knew it. Bill will share stories of some exciting guests. by Nature Guys
24 min listen
Great Horned Owl by Nature Guys
24 min listen
Fleas and Bees?: Bill and Bob face some nature challenges . by Nature Guys
23 min listen
Bat in the House: Jake and Sarah just found a bat in their house for the third time! Listen in as Bill and Bob explore bats and some possible solutions to Jake and Sarah’s dilemma. by Nature Guys
29 min listen
Mockingbird: Judy has a mockingbird problem and it is Nature Guys to the rescue! Find out what Bill and Bob come up with to solve the problem by Nature Guys
24 min listen
Box Turtles Are Slow But Sure: What a delightful creature to meet when you are walking in the woods. Find out when to look for eastern box turtles and how to help them survive a trip across a road. by Nature Guys
28 min listen
Oh Deer: Bill and Bob never saw deer when they were growing up in the 50s and 60s. This is an animal that many people now see on a regular basis. You may even see them in your neighborhood. Learn how to deal with them if you see them while driving. Find out... by Nature Guys
29 min listen
A Walk in the Woods: Bill and Bob spend three days together leading wildflower hikes. They both take away some valuable lessons. by Nature Guys
25 min listen
Tree of Heaven: Turns out the tree of heaven is not so heavenly! Tune in to find out all about the tree that is not a blessing! by Nature Guys
21 min listen
Raccoons: Join Bill and Bob as they explore the world of the masked bandits who can create both havoc and hilarity as they invade the human world. by Nature Guys
25 min listen
Stink Bugs: Nature Guys delve into the invasion of the stink bug! by Nature Guys
24 min listen
Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers Slurp Sap: If you are not a birder you might think the yellow-bellied sapsucker is a crazy made up name from some movie. Join us a we explore the world of this wonderful woodpecker. Our sources for this episode include: All About Birds -... by Nature Guys
27 min listen
Spring Wildflowers: Bill’s favorite season is spring and in this episode Bill and Bob share some amazing stories about wildflowers. by Nature Guys
25 min listen
Hummingbirds: Listen in as we explore the fascinating world of the hummingbird - the only bird that can truly hover. by Nature Guys
29 min listen
Ladybugs: Can Ladybugs really bite? Yes they can! Join us to find out more about this bug that is really a beetle. by Nature Guys
23 min listen

More Episodes from Nature Guys

Skip carousel

Tales of Turkey Tail: Turkey Tail mushrooms are everywhere! Gia admits that mushrooms may be her favorite things in nature. Learn all about one of the most common and easy to find mushrooms. Our sources for this episode include: Michael Kuo's take on turkey tail / ()... by Nature Guys
28 min listen
Wildflower Pilgrimage with Families: Bob and Beth led family hikes at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary in April of 2024. After the hikes they recorded a podcast with some of the hikers. Tune in to hear about wildflowers and more from the perspective of the children on the hike. by Nature Guys
16 min listen
Eclipse Stories: Central Indiana had clear skies for the April 8, 2024 eclipse! Bob joined a fantastic group of family, friends and other nature lovers at Jenkins Forever Farm animal sanctuary for a spectacular eclipse. He was able to record... by Nature Guys
15 min listen
Invasive Plants Part 4: In the final episode of the Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam outline several possible paths that the common person can undertake to help turn the tide of invasive plants. From education and community driven initiatives to pushing market changes... by Nature Guys
34 min listen
Invasive Plants Part 3: In this episode the discussion turns toward the horticulture industry and the impact working with plants has had overtime. Bob, Greg and Sam then turn to examine the branch of Ornamental Horticulture and its culpability in the mass production and... by Nature Guys
34 min listen
Invasive Plants Part 2: In episode 2 of our Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam discuss why invasive plants pose such a problem to our ecosystem. The plant guru dives into the intricate connections between plants and other wildlife, explaining that plants truly are the... by Nature Guys
24 min listen
Invasive Plants Part 1: Bob sits down with Greg and Sam to discuss one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, invasive plants. It’s such a dense topic that we decided to break it up into 4 separate episodes. In part 1, we introduce the concept of native and... by Nature Guys
28 min listen
Indigo Bunting: Bob and Tina chat about an amazing bird - the Indigo Bunting. Find out where and when you can see the brilliant blue male and how these birds migrate over 1200 miles. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at . Related... by Nature Guys
34 min listen
The Wolverine Way with Doug Chadwick: Bob and co host Charles are joined by Doug Chadwick, author of The Wolverine Way. Doug is celebrating the listing of wolverines as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Related episode: For more information, please see: at Patagonia Books by Nature Guys
52 min listen
Eclipse Lovers: Bob invites his partner Beth to share her passion for children’s literature by describing 6 of her favorite books about the eclipse. In addition, Bob offers suggestions about places to view the totality of the solar eclipse including the animal... by Nature Guys
20 min listen
Passenger Pigeon Part 2: Bob and Charles tackle one of the hardest subjects that Nature Guys has ever undertaken. In part 1 of Passenger Pigeon they go back in time to experience what this bird was like and how humans managed to wipe out this bird. Part 2 covers what we have... by Nature Guys
34 min listen
Passenger Pigeon Part 1: Bob and Charles tackle one of the hardest subjects that Nature Guys has ever undertaken. In part 1 of Passenger Pigeon they go back in time to experience what this bird was like. Thanks to naturalists in the past we have first hand accounts of what... by Nature Guys
61 min listen
Eclipse with Dean Regas: Bob is joined by the astronomer Dean Regas. Our goal for this podcast is to inspire you to attend the total eclipse of the sun on April 8th, 2024. Dean Regas Website: NASA Science: by Nature Guys
27 min listen
Outdoor Life with Carol Mundy: Bob and his wife Beth are invited to chat with Carol Mundy on her radio show Outdoor Life. Our sources for this episode include: Carol Mundy’s Website by Nature Guys
27 min listen
The Future of the Responsible Company: Bob chats with Vincent Stanley, the author of The Future of the Responsible Company: What We’ve Learned from Patagonia’s First 50 Years. Our sources for this episode include: by Vincent Stanley with Yvon Chouinard by Yvon Chouinard by Nature Guys
31 min listen
Boxwood Bash: Bob meets Caroline from the and invites her to talk about a subject she is really tired of! Join us for the good the bad and the ugly about boxwood a plant that seems to be everywhere. Our sources about boxwood include: by Nature Guys
22 min listen
Yellowjacket Attack: Bob’s ten year old grandson Drew was attacked by yellow jackets at summer camp this year. Drew joins Bob to tell the story and share what he has learned about this often aggressive wasp. Our sources for this episode include: by Nature Guys
22 min listen
Lion's Mane Mushroom: Join Bob and Gia as they delve into the fascinating world of fungi. Gia explains why she loves mushrooms and in particular Lion’s Mane Mushroom. Related episode: Our sources for this episode include: by Nature Guys
30 min listen
Lawns: Nature Guys recorded this in front of an audience at the ’s Fall Native Plant Festival. Bob welcomes Greg Torres and Sam Settlemyre to discuss why and how we should reduce our lawns. Related episode: Resources: (Doug Tallamy) of Greater Cincinnati by Nature Guys
32 min listen
Whirligigs: Charles suggests we do the whirligig - one of over 350,000 species of beetles. Find out about the amazing characteristics of this amazing beetle. Check out Charles’ nature blog at . Related episodes: and Our sources for this episode include: ) by Nature Guys
41 min listen
Milkweed Beetles and Bugs: Tina suggests we do an episode on milkweed beetles. Bob is confused because he thought they were bugs. Tune in to fine out what we discovered. You can find out more about Tina and Red Oaks Forest School at . Related episode: Our sources for this... by Nature Guys
25 min listen
eBird: Bob reads an email from a listener (Linda) with a question about eBird that inspired us to do a whole episode on eBird. Charles starts out explaining the capabilities and the value of eBird both to the user and the scientific community. He and Bob go... by Nature Guys
26 min listen
Johnny Appleseed: Greg explains some amazing traits of apple trees. Bob shares some of the fascinating facts about John Chapman better know as Johnny Appleseed. Related episode: Our sources for this episode include: by Michael Pollan Johnny Appleseed Man and Myth by... by Nature Guys
23 min listen
Old-Growth Forest: Bob chats with Gia and special guest Jonathan about old-growth forests. Learn ways they can make you feel small in the best way. Jonathan explains how he obtained old growth certification from the Old-Growth Forest Network for California Woods Nature... by Nature Guys
25 min listen
Gardening for Moths with Jim McCormac: Bob chats with Jim McCormac the co author with Chelsea Gottfried of Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide. Find out why gardeners can and should attract specific moths species to their properties and how to do it. Our source for this episode is... by Nature Guys
23 min listen
Water Lilies: Charles takes Bob on a deep dive into the fascinating world of Water Lilies. Our sources for this episode include: by Nature Guys
26 min listen
We Are Better Together with Bill McKibben: Bob chats with Bill McKibben the author of We Are Better Together, his first children’s book. He is the author of the bestsellers The End of Nature, Eaarth, and Deep Economy. Bill is the founder of the environmental... by Nature Guys
21 min listen
The Morning Light, the Lily White with Katherine Hauswirth: Bob chats with Katherine Hauswirth, the author of two inspiring books, The Book of Noticing: Collections and Connections on the Trail and her recent book the Morning Light the Lily White Daily: Dips into Nature and Spirit. Links to... by Nature Guys
21 min listen
White-throated Sparrow by Nature Guys
33 min listen
Bats with Merlin Tuttle: Merlin Tuttle is a tremendous advocate for bats and has done amazing things throughout his career to help protect them and change people’s misconceptions and fears about them. His motto is “win friends not battles” and that’s been his approach... by Nature Guys
32 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

The Bigfoot Influencers #55 A Biologist View of Bigfoot with Dan Nedrelo: Join Tim & Dana as they have a compelling conversation with biologist, Dan Nedrelo. Dan has been studying this subject for over 3 decades, talked to countless witnesses, and has immersed himself in the field around the country looking for answers.... by Untold Radio Network
65 min listen
Goldenrod: Greg and Bob share a misunderstood plant that they both love to see in the fall. Find out why goldenrod takes the blame for sneezing in the fall. Our sources for this episode include: by Nature Guys
21 min listen
30 | 'Water Under the Bridge' by Dice Shame
37 min listen
Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 142 Monster Quest's Doug Hajicek by Mysteries and Monsters
98 min listen
The Bigfoot Influencers #61 Are Bigfoot in Massachusetts? Chat with Dave McCullough: Dana & Tim have a fun and compelling chat with their friend and 18 year Bigfoot Phenomena investigator, Dave McCullough. Dave has been looking for answers to the mystery and have talked to hundreds of witnesses, and has spent years in the woods.... by Untold Radio Network
63 min listen
110 | 'Back Against the Wall': The group is faced with a difficult decision when they uncover the truth about the boy in the woods... by Dice Shame
50 min listen
Groundhogs Wake Up Looking for Love: Bobʼs brother-in-law Al sends an email detailing his encounter with a groundhog in his garden. As Al found out groundhogs will put up a fight for garden vegetables. Our sources for this episode include: 9 Things You Didnʼt Know About Groundhogs -... by Nature Guys
25 min listen
Gremlins (1984) | Movie Dumpster S6 E17 by Movie Dumpster
101 min listen
"Doom" and Boom: Rob’s out in an interview with Greg Gutfield, so it’s just Peter and James this week. Even so we’ve got a packed podcast-full of wonders and terrors. First up is Niall Ferguson to discuss his brand new book, Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe. He and... by The Ricochet Podcast
82 min listen
Living on the Moon, Scientology, Jason the Minimalist, & Greg doesn't Understand Movies by Dead Men Walking Podcast
51 min listen
Greg and Dana Newkirk Part 1 by Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez
69 min listen
My Own Avocado Creation: Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse are clearing the docket! They talk about how to pronounce the word "crayon," smart home assistants, naming a child after the month in which they are born, sleeping in outside clothes, and a letter from a child about making their own avocado toast! Plus a quick round of DRACULA OR NO? and much more! by Judge John Hodgman
69 min listen
Your Loss, Bosco (Double Babysitter) by The Hammerbarn Project
44 min listen
29 | 'Bogged Down' by Dice Shame
42 min listen
Major Spoilers Podcast #999: Ghostbusters Crossing Over by Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast
70 min listen
Wild Ginger: Greg and Bob talk about wild ginger, a plant that makes a great native ground cover. You have to get down on your knees to see the flower. Who pollinates this flower that is hidden from view? Related episode: Our sources for this episode include:... by Nature Guys
23 min listen
Mysterious Library #36 Sasquatch Odyssey: The Hunt for Bigfoot: Your hosts Dr. Dean Bertram and Jason McLean return to the audio-visual wing of the Mysterious Library. This week they check out SASQUATCH ODYSSEY: THE HUNT FOR BIGFOOT from director Peter von Puttkamer. This is a classic documentary from 1999 which... by Untold Radio Network
74 min listen
40 | 'Like a Stuck Pig': The Nightstone four move into the heart of Grudd Haug ready to face their foes... by Dice Shame
55 min listen
54B-Gilgamesh: Huge: Gilgamesh & Enkidu fight Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven by Myths and Legends
34 min listen
94 - Your Grandma's A Squirter: Host Episode! Bryde & Jeremie talk fantasizing to real vs. fake memories, astrological erogenous zones, latest media opportunities, and take a good stab at a brain boner from a lister who wants some love advice. by Turn Me On
62 min listen
A Space Archeology Odyssey by Spaghettification - Stretching Your Understanding of The Universe
65 min listen
3 | 'Talk of the Town': The Party takes aim at an unlikely source for information... by Dice Shame
52 min listen
EP: 62 The Nephilim Project with Doug Riggs by Blurry Creatures
99 min listen
The Dark Crystal (1982) by Eye of the Duck
123 min listen
Episode 40 - Battle of the Brainteasers by The St. Canard Files: A Darkwing Duck Podcast
40 min listen
Riftlings 2: First Field Research by Stories RPG
48 min listen
Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast: Chapter 13 - Hey Kid Goes A-Guising by My First Dungeon
89 min listen
28. Gremlins (1984) by Midnight Movie House
92 min listen
74 | 'Info Dump': Answers come from an unlikely source as the party finally understands the big picture and where they are meant to head next… by Dice Shame
38 min listen
88 | 'A New Leaf' by Dice Shame
52 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Mistletoe

Mistletoe

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Nature Guys

Related podcast episodes