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Episode Synopsis
Ep 234 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into viral loofahs, ethical eating debates, food allergies, and whether a billion-dollar clothing brand can save agriculture. From the cucumber family plant that keeps breaking the internet to Taylor Sheridan's fiery take on veganism with Joe Rogan, this episode tackles the misconceptions and trade-offs in our food system. Plus, discover why teal pumpkins matter for 1 in 13 kids, how Post Malone shut down Broadway for 30,000 fans, and whether Patagonia's venture into crackers and tinned fish can actually change farming—or if it's just another case of corporate savior complex. Spoiler: a farmer has thoughts, and we want to hear them. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 Viral loofahs: the cucumber-family sponge that shocks every year 🪩 Joe Rogan & Taylor Sheridan on veganism, carnage, and the Brazil bee myth 🪩 Teal Pumpkin Project: protecting kids with food allergies on Halloween 🪩 Post Malone's 30,000-person Broadway takeover & Posty's bar review 🪩 Patagonia Provisions: can a clothing company fix the food system with Kernza? CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Intro: Viral Loofahs, Joe Rogan, Teal Pumpkins & Patagonia 00:01:30 - Discovery 1: Viral Loofahs: The Truth About the Sponge Plant (and ASMR) 00:03:21 - The Cucumber Family: Why Loofahs Keep Going Viral 00:07:52 - Gardening Heck: Homeschool Projects & The Passion Fruit Lie 00:10:08 - Discovery 2: Joe Rogan & Taylor Sheridan: The Ethical Gray Area of Eating 00:10:58 - The Carnage: Why Sheridan Says Veganism is Absurd 00:11:37 - 19,000 Dead Squirrels & The Brazil Bee Fact Check 00:14:49 - The Trade-Offs: Why 'Bloodless Food' is a Myth 00:23:10 - Discovery 3: Teal Pumpkin Project: The 1-in-13 Food Allergy Crisis 00:24:52 - Halloween Change of Heart (Stickers vs. Candy) 00:28:18 - Becky Basalone: The Mother Who Started a Global Movement 00:31:29 - Debrief: Post Malone Shut Down Broadway for Posty's Grand Opening 00:34:37 - Posty's Bar Vibe & The Kid Rock Confession 00:37:52 - Quick Debrief: Alan Jackson's $1000 Ticket Final Tour 00:39:00 - Discovery 4: Can a Clothing Company Change the Food System? 00:41:41 - The Savior Complex & The Kernza Flaw (Yield vs. Activism) 00:46:39 - The Farmer's Perspective: Why Kernza Needs a Larger Story 00:48:51 - Wrap-up and Next Week's Dear Discos Birthday Catch-up 🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. 📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/# 🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS PONCHO OUTDOORS Code "DISCOVER" $10 Discount MARY T FABER Bookkeeping Services for Rural Entrepreneurs OUR FARMS Code "DISCOVER" 10% ARMRA COLOSTRUM SUPPLEMENT Code "DISCOVER" 15% off (first order) SWEETWATER PILLOWS Code "DISCOVER" for a free tote TOUPS & CO Use link for 20% off FARM WIFE TALLOW Code "DISCOVER" 10% off TURTLEBOX OUTDOOR SPEAKERS Code "DISCOVER" free hat COZY EARTH Code "DISCOVER" 40% off SUNRISE FLOUR MILL Code "DISCOVER" 10% off DUCKWORTH Code "DISCOVER" 10% off Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
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