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The Biofriendly Podcast

Your beacon of light in a gloomy environment, The Biofriendly Podcast is 3x International award-winning educational series! Hosted by Noel Carroll and Jacob Givens. Episodes air every Friday. Check out www.biofriendlyplanet.com

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All Episodes

42:04

Don't Mess With Smokey

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/09/03

Nearly 12,000 lightning strikes hit California over a 72 hour weekend in August which ignited some of the biggest wildfire's in the state's history-- which begs the question as to why are there more storms, more fires, and what can be done to prevent it from happening? During this week's episode of The Biofriendly Podcast one thing is abundantly clear to Noel and Jacob, and that is you NEVER mess with Smokey the Bear!

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51:22

Longevity

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/08/27

What is the secret to a long and happy life? How do people who drink martinis and eat bacon every day become Centenarians? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast, Noel and Jacob list several scientifically proven ways to increase your longevity--because they both already know they are going to live FOREVER!

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50:48

Vegan Leather

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/08/20

Faux leather, also mostly known as pleather, has been around for decades as the less-expensive alternative to real leather, but can often be a problem for the environment when made from plastic. Noel and Jacob uncover a world of pineapple chaps and apple skin handbags as they learn about some cool methods for making vegan leather that could revolutionize uniforms for vampire hunters!

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50:30

Weird Energy!

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/08/13

What if we could use nanotechnology to turn bricks into batteries? Can our sweet dance moves power the entire neighborhood block? This week, Noel and Jacob explore some unique and sometimes weird methods of generating and storing energy, and learn that you can't charge your phone by simply yelling at it.

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45:59

Land Conservation

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/08/06

Protecting our planet's natural wonders and restoring developed lands back to their original state is a crucial part of conservation. After returning home safely from a few trips to see National Parks, Noel and Jacob discuss some of the dangers of displacing environmental harms in the name of conservation and discover that the answer might be Beyoncé.

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40:22

What's In Your Water?

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/07/30

From the tap to the bottle... what exactly are we drinking in our water and is it good for us? On this week's episode of The Biofriendly Podcast, Noel and Jacob talk about what's in the water, does it give us the nutrients we need, and why do people think Zac Efron has a dad bod?

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40:34

Foraging Food with Karen Stephenson

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/07/23

You might be surprised to learn of the botanical banquet in your own backyard when it comes to foraging food! This week we are joined by Karen Stephenson, author of the Foraging Cookbook, here to teach Noel and Jacob about the widely available feast of nutritious and delicious food growing under our feet.

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01:05:56

Social Media Sustainability

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/07/16

When it comes to achieving a better and more sustainable future, an important aspect is the health and well-being of the human race. This week Noel and Jacob explore modern society's unhealthy relationship with social media, the danger of spreading misinformation online, and several positive choices you can make to ease this emotional stress.

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38:39

Turning Food Waste Into Clothing with Mi Terro

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/07/09

This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we welcome Robert Luo, CEO and founder of the Los Angeles biotech start-up, Mi Terro, which converts food waste into sustainable material for clothing, packaging and medical supplies. Robert shares his inspiring story of how Mi Terro began, and that we don't need to cry over spilled milk... we make it into a t-shirt!

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40:29

Faraday Future with Tobin Kirk

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/07/02

As the electric car revolution gains momentum, a 1,050 horsepower luxury option enters the playing field known as the FF 91 by tech-company, Faraday Future. This week we are joined by Faraday Future's own Tobin Kirk who shares some of the futuristic features with Noel and Jacob as we envision a world with silent cars, customizable screens, and maybe just maybe... bubbles.

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37:02

The Future of Green Energy with David Dodge

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/06/25

When it comes to the future of green energy, we looked no further than the Great White North of Canada where we were introduced to David Dodge, acclaimed environmental journalist and host of the popular multi-media podcast, Green Energy Futures. David shares the story of his humble beginnings as a forester, and how it eventually led him to document the clean energy revolution that’s already underway.

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37:34

3D Ocean Farming

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/06/18

In previous episodes of The Biofriendly Podcast, Noel and Jacob dug their way into the problem of soil erosion and over-farming, but what happens when food cultivation goes underwater? This week we captain our environmental ship into ocean farming waters to learn how to dance the Gracilaria and maybe, just maybe... discover the chocolate of the sea.

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01:12:45

Black Lives Matter with guest Jahdai Pickett

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/06/11

This week we welcome LA-based actor, writer, director, comedian and good friend of The Biofriendly Podcast, Jahdai Pickett (better known as Bigg Jah). As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to gain momentum around the world, Noel and Jacob invited Jahdai to come on the podcast to share his perspective and personal experience as a black man.

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35:12

Murder Hornets

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/06/04

When you hear the term 'murder hornets,' it feels just like another bit of nightmare fuel. But this week Noel and Jacob figure out why the Asian Giant Hornet is getting such a bad rap, whether they in fact traveled to North America on Vespas, and are wasps protecting cheese farms?

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47:16

Upcycling Food and Shenanigans

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/05/28

This week The Biofriendly Podcast returns to its roots as we tangentially make our way into the topic of Upcycling Food, what new meals can be made from food scraps, does Jacob have a mosquito stalker, and did Noel lose his kitchen during the show?

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44:12

Electric Vehicle Charging with EVgo

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/05/21

As Electric Vehicles increase in popularity with more models arriving every year, The Biofriendly Podcast wanted to explore what charging solutions were available with this week's guest, Jonathan Levy from EVgo. As SVP of Business Development, Jonathan plugs us in to some of the best ways to integrate charging into your every day life, what sets EVgo apart from the rest, and how hard would it be for Jacob to get an electric Gremlin.

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48:03

A COVID-19 Perspective from an ER Doctor

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/05/14

Emergency Room Doctor and friend of the podcast, Dr. Matthew Janssen, joins Noel and Jacob this week to share his fascinating first-hand experience treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Janssen presents some of his personal theories as to the current state of California, some surprising insights into hospital capacity, and what we might expect going forward.

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42:44

Biofriendly Meets Conservation X Labs

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/05/07

This week we are thrilled to welcome the Co-founders of Conservation X Labs, Dr. Paul Bunje and Dr. Alex Dehgan as our guests on The Biofriendly Podcast! Noel and Jacob get a chance to hear a little backstory on how Conservation X Labs came to be, their mission to empower innovation that will end human-induced extinction, and that both scientists are locked in turf war over which is better... snails or lemurs?!

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35:50

Biofriendly Meets Shelbizleee

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/04/30

This week Noel and Jacob are excited to release an episode of The Biofriendly Podcast, which was recorded in early March, with sustainable lifestyle YouTuber, Shelbizleee (aka Shelbi)! Equipped with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, Shelbi has a passion for making sustainability an attainable goal through her videos that cover everything from dumpster diving to zero waste swaps. Plus we reveal the shocking, behind-the-scenes story as to why Shelbizleee has 3 'e's' in her name...

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40:58

The Food Service Industry with guest Turner Nguyen

The Biofriendly Podcast ·

2020/04/23

This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we welcome our guest, Turner Nguyen, who has managed everything from full-service dining to fast casual in the Food Service Industry for over 20 years. Turner brings a lot to the table as he shares his insight with Noel and Jacob on sustainable choices, how takeout is transforming for the better, and whether or not we can replace everything with pasta.

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