The Orchid Pod

The Orchid Pod

Caleb & James & Rafa

Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2023
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
96%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

Just geeking out about orchids

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Recent Episodes

Invasive Orchids (Originally aired 12/29/23)

Feb 02, 2026 40m

Send a textWhile 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 James…

2025 In Review

Jan 03, 2026 30m

Send a textRafa 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

Dec 01, 2025 42m

Send a textJames 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

Nov 01, 2025 39m

Send a textCaleb 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 two…

Hilo Orchid Show 2025

Oct 02, 2025 27m

Send a textCaleb 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

Sep 01, 2025 34m

Send a textJoin 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

Aug 01, 2025 38m

Send a textCaleb 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, Ben…

Caleb’s AOS Accreditation Talk - Spotted Complex Paphs

Jul 01, 2025 45m

Send a textCaleb 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

Jun 01, 2025 42m

Send a textCaleb 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

May 01, 2025 40m

Send a textJoin 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

Apr 01, 2025 33m

Send a textCaleb 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 at…

Our favorite FCC's from 2024

Mar 15, 2025 1h 4m

Send a textCaleb 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 Ecuagenera at…

World Slipper Orchid Conference

Feb 01, 2025 58m

Send a textCaleb 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 listening to…

Interview with Peter Wiggin

Jan 01, 2025 58m

Send a textCaleb 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 into…

Interview with Tom Mirenda

Dec 01, 2024 58m

Send a textCaleb 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 email at…

Mini Catts & Deflasking

Nov 02, 2024 49m

Send a textCaleb 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…

Hilo Orchid Show 2024

Sep 04, 2024 39m

Send a textCaleb and James recap Hawaii's largest orchid show from inside the judges booth. Awards, rarities, and more from the 70th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show.

Multifloral Paphs

Jun 20, 2024 39m

Send a textCaleb shares his experiences growing multifloral Paphs (Paphiopedilums) and we chat about some of the breeding and history of the groupSend us an email at [email protected] or leave…

Our favorite FCC's from 2023

Jun 13, 2024 35m

Send a textWe go over our favorite First Class Certificate (FCC) awards given by the American Orchid Society (AOS) judges in 2023Send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a…

World Orchid Conference 2024

Apr 04, 2024 35m

Send a textJames gives an overview of his time at the 23rd World Orchid Conference in TaiwanSend us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443…

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The Orchid Pod has published 27 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Hobbies, Home & Garden.

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