The Biofriendly Podcast

Do you know what a healthy coral reef sounds like? Well fish and underwater life sure do, and scientists have discovered that harnessing this sweet sound could be the key to saving damaged reefs. Join us this week as we ponder the generational philosophy of The Goonies, follow Noel's vitamin regimen, and talk about underwater neighborhood gentrification.

The cicadas are coming! What ever do we do?! In a rare occurrence, a trillion cicadas from two different broods will fly in the skies over the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. in the end of April, but have no fear! Cicadas are harmless and actually very good for our environment. Join us for a famously tangential Biofriendly Podcast full of Shakespearean quips and portable office cuisine as we eventually find our way to this historic swarm of cicada broods.

You won't believe the amount of toilet paper we use every year, especially in the United States. In an effort to reduce the amount of Canadian forest we rely upon to wipe our sweet patooties, startups are springing up all over the place with treeless toilet paper-- but what does that mean? Toilet humor takes center stage in this week's Biofriendly Podcast where we give a crap about everything from wiping our behinds to winning a game of darts for chocolate.

As Gen Z begins to enter the workforce, you may be surprised to hear that trades like plumbing and electrical are on the rise. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we talk about how everything from skyrocketing college tuition to job longevity are influencing the younger generation, and did Tom DeLonge from Blink-182 stop by the show to sing a few songs?

In the city of Cleveland, thousands of homes are abandoned and a growing concern has risen amongst residents.... waste! Yet, one solution that might also rise to the occasion are house hungry mushrooms ready to devour these dilapidated domiciles. However on this week's Biofriendly Podcast, we ponder if there isn't a better way to handle the empty houses, we circle back on the size of nuclear waste, and we continue the fight to save America!

"Build Your Dreams," is embossed on a small EV called the Seagull being made in China-- and the most extraordinary feature is that it costs just under 10 grand! The only problem? We cannot get them imported here in the United States... BUT, this new design by BYD in China is forcing all the major car manufacturers around the world to dream up something better and cheaper and fast! This week, we discuss the pros and cons of a 'cheapy EV' and how this could transform the auto industry for good.

Is the Anthropocene an epoch or just a blip on the map of geological time? There are two sides to every story and a group of timekeeper scientists are quarreling over how we label this era of human intervention. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we dig into this scientific debate only to discover that the molten lava at it's core might just be a... meat pie?!

This week we're talking about SMRs- no, not ASMR, but in fact Small Modular Reactors which could provide no-emission energy in a big way. Currently most SMRs are used underwater in submarines or floating around on boats, but can we take this nuclear tech to more people on land in a safe, reliable way. Tune in to find out why the U.S. is racing to stay on top of SMR's, how we can unite the world with funk, and did we get the ghost of George Gaynes on the show?

Most major cities have a pothole problem. With everything from fluctuating temperatures to flooding and drought, it's tough to keep our modern day roads patched up. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we share some creative innovation out of the UK with self-healing roads, graphene asphalt and why in the world did we bring Maroon 5 into this mess? You'll have to listen and find out!

Nearly a decade ago, California decided that they had to do something about the ever-growing plastic bag problem. The solution? Well, let's just say it wasn't the best idea and the disastrous end result was predicted by our very own Noel-stradamus! Join us this week as we dream up new ways to fix the big bag backlash.

Archeologists have discovered a submerged great plain in the North Sea region that could unlock the secrets of a prehistoric civilization that existed nearly 8,200 years ago! But they better hurry up and swim since this same region has been selected as a future wind farm to expand green energy infrastructure. Now it's a race against time to see if we can salvage an ancient civilization as we try to save our own planet.

As most auto manufacturers have been quick to switch to Electric Vehicles, Toyota has been keeping themselves busy as they wait patiently in the EV wings. But what have they been up to? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we explore why everything from range anxiety to price is keeping EV at bay, what Toyota plans to do about it, and do we have the berries it takes to wait for the right EV solution?

I know what you're thinking... We told you that this podcast was coming to an end, but oh boy do we have a surprise for you! Listen this week to find out why we're back to our old shenanigans, why the environmental doom and gloom websites might be changing their tune, and what does it all mean for the future of our planet!

During the holidays we all feel the pressure to attend multiple holiday parties, but learning to say 'no' has been shown to have health benefits in a recent study. What begins as a lesson in self care transforms into an improvised top 10 that will prepare you for all your best holiday excuses.

As a time-honored holiday season tradition, we welcome Shawn Kohne back to share his top 10 movies, music and TV shows of the year. You don't want to miss this episode where we reveal the name of the new show, give a sneak peek of the set, and share some of Kohne's delicious Christmas cookies!

If we are trying to rebuild coral reefs in our ocean, what would make the best starter kit? This week on the last episode of The Biofriendly Podcast, we try to figure out why pear trees are the best candidate, why we should not be using decommissioned ships, and why it just wouldn't be the show without Noel interrupting Jacob in song. Thanks for the past 241 episodes!

Volcanoes are erupting all over the news some are causing earthquakes and evacuations in Iceland, and another in Japan is forming a new island. This week on the Biofriendly Podcast we explore how this hot magma is changing our planet, ponder if we can name the short-lived new island, and we consider releasing all 240 episodes on Laserdisc.

If you missed last week's episode, then you missed our announcement that The Biofriendly Podcast (as it is) is making an exciting transformation into a new show! We won't give away all the details yet, but make sure to listen and learn more about where things are headed, hear some of the surprises, and get ready for us to elevate human nature. Don't change that dial!

After nearly five years on the air, The Biofriendly Podcast presents a surprising twist that will unravel everything you know about this podcast. You don't want to miss this week's episode with an ending that will SHOCK YOU!

While electric vehicles take over the roads and legislation aims to ban fossil fuels, one must wonder if all this mining of minerals comes at a high price for our planet? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we uncover a treasure trove of lithium on our very own U.S. soil, but the whereabouts of this valuable resource might be off-limits.