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The Seed Pod.

The Seed Pod.

Written by: Sian Crowley
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 Welcome to The Seed Pod. a podcast where we explore nature connections and nerd out about everything from plant identification to bird watching. Join us each episode as we chat with guests about their stories of nature connection. Let's get lost in the beauty of nature together.Sian Crowley Biological Sciences Science
Episodes
  • Ep.41 Coral Reef Research - Arabella Crowley

    Ep.41 Coral Reef Research - Arabella Crowley
    Feb 14 2026

    In Episode 41 of The Seed Pod, we’re joined by Arabella Crowley, an Australian marine biologist. We kōrero about her work studying coral reefs and butterflyfish on the Great Barrier Reef, what day-to-day fieldwork looks like beneath the surface, and how scientists communicate and take notes underwater. Arabella also shares unforgettable encounters with sea turtles and bait balls, and reflects on how she stays hopeful while witnessing mass coral bleaching events first-hand.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep.40 Giant Wētā & De-Extinction - Andy Johnston

    Ep.40 Giant Wētā & De-Extinction - Andy Johnston
    Dec 26 2025

    In Episode 40 of The Seed Pod, we’re joined by Andy Johnston, aka The Creature Teacher. We kōrero about science communication, giant wētā conservation, jaguar encounters in Brazil, and unpack some of the recent headlines around de-extinction.
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    1 hr
  • Ep.39 Tuna/Eels & Syntropic Food Forests - Sam Ludden

    Ep.39 Tuna/Eels & Syntropic Food Forests - Sam Ludden
    Oct 24 2025

    In Episode 39 of The Seed Pod, guest Sam Ludden and I kōrero about art inspired by deep connections to tuna and awa ecosystems, mahi with iwi, mokopuna decisions, programmes that are healing intergenerational trauma through nature connection, and his adventures with whānau through syntropic food forestry and unschooling.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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