The Orchid Pod
Caleb & James & Rafa
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Brassavola
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James talk species, hybrids, culture, and breeding of one of our favorite genera, Brassavola.Become a part of The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at [email protected] or…
Mailbag - Becoming a Judge and Registering Hybrids
Send us Fan MailJoin Caleb and James as they answer listener questions in this dedicated mailbag episode. This episode is a great cross section of our listeners’ interests, covering becoming an…
Polyploids Part 2
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James take a deep dive into polyploidy, a genetic feature of some orchids. Whether bred for intentionally or found in the wild, polyploidy can yield unique results in…
Polyploids Part 1
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James take a deep dive into polyploidy, a genetic feature of some orchids. Whether bred for intentionally or found in the wild, polyploidy can yield unique results in…
Invasive Orchids (Originally aired 12/29/23)
Send us Fan MailWhile we work on bringing you new episodes of the podcast, we’d like to share one of our most popular episodes, originally aired December 29th, 2023. On “Invasive Orchids,” Caleb and…
2025 In Review
Send us Fan MailRafa sits down with Caleb and James to look back on 2025 and answer some mail. Thank you to all of our listeners for sticking with us over the years, and to all our new listeners who…
8th Andean Orchid Conference
Send us Fan MailJames recounts his latest adventure in Ecuador at the 8th Andean Orchid Conference. Caleb and James discuss the trip, covering orchid education, recent conservation efforts, orchid…
James' AOS Accreditation Talk - Rupicolous Laelias
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James explore the Rupicolous Laelias, a group of lithophytic Cattleyas found in South America. With over 60 species described, this group of orchids continues to grow, with…
Hilo Orchid Show 2025
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James recap Hawaii's largest orchid show, highlighting incredible displays, award winning plants, and more from the 71st Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show.
Mailbag - Phrags and Terraria
Send us Fan MailJoin Caleb and James as they dig through the mailbag and answer some listener submitted questions about Phragmipedium orchids and growing orchids using a terrarium. Thank you to our…
Interview with Ben Oliveros
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James pay a visit to the nursery to talk with Ben Oliveros, fellow AOS orchid judge and owner of Orchid Eros. Known for his award winning Cattleyas and breeding expertise,…
Caleb’s AOS Accreditation Talk - Spotted Complex Paphs
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James explore the 150 year long breeding legacy of complex Paphiopedilums, from historic species to modern show-stopping hybrids and the breeders that create them.Thanks for…
Interview with Challen Willemsen
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James interview Challen Willemsen, a conservationist, botanist, educator, and sometimes tour guide from Guatemala.Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at…
Mailbag - Monsoon orchids and picking seedlings
Send us Fan MailJoin Caleb and James as they dig through the mailbag and answer some listener submitted questions about caring for orchids with specific culture requirements and what to look for when…
Interview with Karen Kimmerle
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James interview Karen Kimmerle, owner of Island Sun Orchids and long time American Orchid Society accredited judge.Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email…
Our favorite FCC's from 2024
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James dive into their favorite FCC awarded plants from 2024 and answer fan mail about orchid culture.Register for the 8th Annual Andean Orchid Conference hosted by…
World Slipper Orchid Conference
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James review some of the incredible plants and people from the World Slipper Orchid Conference in Hilo, Hawai'i, followed by listener submitted questions. Thanks for…
Interview with Peter Wiggin
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James interview Peter Wiggin, evolutionary biologist, botanist, orchidophile, plant nerd, and an AOS accredited orchid judge. After a lively discussion, Caleb and James dive…
Interview with Tom Mirenda
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James interview Tom Mirenda, an AOS accredited orchid judge, conservationist, botanist, and lover of living things. You can reach Tom at [email protected] us an…
Mini Catts & Deflasking
Send us Fan MailCaleb and James talk breeding mini-cattleyas, after which they discuss deflasking orchid seedlings. Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768…
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The Orchid Pod has published 31 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Hobbies, Home & Garden.
The Orchid Pod is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 36m.
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