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The Curious Botanist

by Nathanael J. Pilla

Explore life through the phytological lens of the curious botanist, Nathanael Pilla, as he explores the intersections between life, science, and art. Each episode features insightful conversations with experts from various backgrounds to offer a fresh perspective of the world we share together.

Latest episodes

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Sawflies and Two Cool Guys

In this episode, botanist Nathanael Pilla sits down with naturalist Charley Eiseman to dive into the curious, often overlooked world of sawflies. In this conversation Cha

Feb 22
41 min

The Hidden World of Nature’s Smallest Wasps

In this episode, botanist Nathanael Pilla joins in a conversation with entomologist Dr. John Heraty as they explore the spectacular superfamily of Chalcidoidea. These ti

Jan 14
45 min

Orchid Mimicry, Vanilla, and Rock Music

What does orchid mimicry, rock music, and vanilla have in common? All three are topics of this week's episode. Join botanist Nathanael Pilla as he converses with orchid s

Dec 27 2025
45 min

What Does an Oak and Miles Davis have in Common?

In this episode, Nathanael sits down with botanist Andrew Hipp, author of the book Oak Origins, to deconstruct the mystery of the oak tree. While we often think of specie

Dec 20 2025
43 min

Truth About Spiders and Metal Music with Dr. Marc Milne

What’s the connection between the tiny arachnid in your house and metal music? In this episode, join spider expert Marc Milne and botanist Nathanael Pilla discuss why sp

Dec 14 2025
55 min

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