Best William Oates Podcasts (2025)

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Lauren Groff Reads Elizabeth Hardwick 1:12:03

3h ago1:12:03

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Lauren Groff joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Faithful,” by Elizabeth Hardwick, which was published in The New Yorker in 1979. Groff’s works of fiction include the novels “Fates and Furies” and “Matrix,” both of which were finalists for the National Book Award, and “The Vaster Wilds,” which was published in 2023. A new story collecti…

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Sassafras with Matthew Hunter + Sassafras Root Beer 1:04:09

5d ago1:04:09

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Once beloved in root beer and medicine cabinets, sassafras was later banned as dangerous. So...is it poison or a powerful plant ally? In this episode, we’re diving into the wild and winding story of Sassafras albidum—a tree deeply rooted in Southern culture, traditional herbalism, and kitchen magic. From thickening gumbo to flavoring root beer (bef…

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Jujube Dates with Dana Hutchinson + Lichen Sclerosus Decoction 57:59

12d ago57:59

57:59

I am so excited to share this conversation with Dana Hutchinson! I really identified with her herbal path – like me, as a young person she suffered from a debilitating autoimmune condition, and it was through her search for healing that she found herbalism. As a clinical herbalist herself now, she offers so much hope for others in similar situation…

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Passionflower with Lorna Trigg + Soothing Passion Flower Custard Cups 58:58

19d ago58:58

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I’ve been looking forward to this interview with Lorna Trigg for a while now! Lorna’s herbal path was strongly influenced by the practices of the indigenous people who lived near her childhood family farm in South Africa, and she has such a creative and unique perspective that I just had to learn more from her. Lorna shared about a plant that she h…

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Talking Success and Challenges in Mechanical Engineering 55:48

20d ago55:48

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This was a great conversation that I unfortunately missed due to travel. Professor Taylor Higgins, Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering (ME), hosted Prof. and Chair Marcia O'Malley. She is the Thomas Michael Panos Family Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Bioengineering in the Ge…

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St. John’s Wort with Kyle Denton + Apollo’s Radiance Anointing Oil 1:06:09

26d ago1:06:09

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I was so excited to talk about St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) with this week’s podcast guest, Kyle Denton. St. John’s wort is one of my all-time favorite herbs, and Kyle told me he’d be sharing a few things about it that you don’t commonly hear. He certainly didn’t disappoint! Kyle discussed mythological and poetic aspects of the plant, how…

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Souvankham Thammavongsa Reads Samanta Schweblin 48:30

1M ago48:30

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Souvankham Thammavongsa joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Size of Things,” by Samanta Schweblin (translated, from the Spanish, by Megan McDowell), which was published in The New Yorker in 2017. Thammavongsa is a Laotian Canadian writer. Her publications include the poetry collections “Light” and “Cluster” and the story collection “How…

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Linden with Josh Williams + Linden Blossom Syrup 53:25

2M ago53:25

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I had such a lovely time chatting with this week’s podcast guest, Josh Williams, about one of my favorite tree medicines, and one that is often found in urban landscapes – the lovely linden (Tilia spp.). Josh shared so many gems about this beloved tree, from harvesting tips to how to make the most of its medicine, and he even told a beautiful story…

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Milky Oats with Yemaya Kimmel + Oh Happy Day Tincture Formula 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

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In this week’s episode, I sat down with the lovely Yemaya Kimmel to discuss milky oats (Avena sativa). Yemaya is not only a wonderful herbalist, but as you’ll see in this episode, she’s also an amazing singer! She shared so many deep insights about the benefits of milky oats – an herb that most people these days could probably benefit from – plus a…

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Red Osier Dogwood with Tiffany Harper + Postpartum Relieving Peri-Soak 54:37

2M ago54:37

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I was so happy when today’s podcast guest, Tiffany Harper, told me she’d like to talk about red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea syn. C. stolonifera). This striking shrub is very common in North America, both in wild lands and cultivated landscapes, and I was excited to learn more about it! Tiffany brings so much heart and wisdom to everything she sha…

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Edwidge Danticat Reads Zadie Smith 44:06

2M ago44:06

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Edwidge Danticat joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Two Men Arrive in a Village,” by Zadie Smith, which was published in The New Yorker in 2016. Danticat, a MacArthur Fellow and a winner of the Vilcek Prize in Literature, has published six books of fiction, including “Breath, Eyes, Memory,” “The Farming of Bones,” “Claire of the Sea Light,…

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Blue Vervain with Thomas Easley + GTFTS Tincture Blend 1:19:39

2M ago1:19:39

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It was such a joy to have my good friend, Thomas Easley, on the show. For some reason, the herb he chose to discuss – blue vervain – surprised me (perhaps because it hit so close to home?), but his insights about it were both thoughtful and expansive. He shared about the type of person who tends to really benefit from vervain, the best time of day …

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Four Powerful Herbal Allies for Cooling Inflammation 6:53

2M ago6:53

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There are so many ways that working with herbs can benefit you – and health challenges related to chronic inflammation are no exception. In this short compilation, I share four of my favorite herbs that help to cool inflammation, along with some of the specific inflammatory conditions where these herbs shine. By the end of this episode, you’ll see …

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Cacao with Marcos Pachett + Pozol recipe 1:25:32

3M ago1:25:32

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Who doesn’t love cacao in some way, shape, or form? (Of course, dark chocolate is the best kind of chocolate in my not-so-humble opinion, but that’s beside the point.) In this episode, I got to interview Marcos Patchett, a London herbalist with a very interesting backstory, who also happens to be an expert on cacao. Marcos shared so many fascinatin…

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A Conversation with 7Song + Smoke Inhalation and Herbal Medicine Handout 1:15:52

3M ago1:15:52

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I’ve been wanting to have 7Song on the podcast for a really long time now, so it was exciting to finally get to sit and chat with him. 7Song is well known for his work in first aid and disaster relief, and our conversation touched on many different aspects of this work. People often want to help when there’s been a natural disaster like a hurricane…

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Yiyun Li Reads William Trevor 1:11:01

3M ago1:11:01

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Yiyun Li joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Piano Tuner’s Wives,” by William Trevor, which was published in The New Yorker in 1995. Li has published eight books of fiction, including the novels “Must I Go” and “Book of Goose,” a winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, and the story collection “Wednesday’s Child,” which was a fina…

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Thyme with Dr. Orna Izakson + Herbal Steam for Respiratory Health 49:17

3M ago49:17

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A major hazard of inviting herbalists on this show is that with each conversation, I get so excited about the herb we discussed that I want to run out and get it and start working with it right away! I often have to remind myself that I don’t need to try every single herb, and that many of my most versatile and beloved herbal allies are the ones th…

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Another Man's Snot ft. Nick Carter 1:01:22

3M ago1:01:22

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This week's bad boys include Julia's snotty snafu, Zoë's Sully situation and a Mr. Update your Gal on Nick Carter, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Jeff Bezos's Space Ladies. Plus, some exciting predictions!By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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A Conversation with Rosemary Gladstar 1:03:08

3M ago1:03:08

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Rosemary Gladstar was the very first person I interviewed for this podcast nearly four years ago, and it was truly an honor to be able to have her on the show again. She is such a presence in the world, having brought so much love and wisdom to the herbal community for decades. Rosemary’s work has inspired many thousands (at least!) of budding and …

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Lobelia inflata with joAnna Sanchez + Lobelia Acetract 55:58

4M ago55:58

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You’re in for a treat! In this episode, I had such a delightful conversation with joAnna Sanchez, who has been “beckoned by the plants,” as she so lovingly puts it, for decades. She shares such hope for the world, gained through her work with the plants and relationships with other students of nature, and her positive attitude is infectious – I fou…

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Redwood with Julie Caldwell+ Redwood Pots de Crème 1:21:06

4M ago1:21:06

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This conversation with Julie Caldwell was such a joy! It brought me back to a time when I was just a baby herbalist studying in Santa Cruz, California, where the surrounding mountains are home to countless towering redwood trees. The redwood forest where Julie lives is a few hundred miles north of Santa Cruz – but as she pointed out, the entire nor…

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Yarrow with Dr. Jacqui Wilkins + Heart + Boundaries Oxymel 46:37

4M ago46:37

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I was thrilled to have a chance to interview Dr. Jacqui Wilkins! I’ve been following her on social media for some time now, and her posts always brighten my day with their beauty and insight. Our conversation went so many places – from the ways that herbalism can reconnect us with the land and our ancestors, to more technical aspects of how chemica…

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Oat Milk Strokeachino ft. Joe Gatto 54:06

4M ago54:06

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This week's bad boys include Julia's sucky stye, Zoë's no-fun fungus, and a Mr. Prank Your Gal, Joe Gatto of the Impractical Jokers. CW: Sexual assault Resources for survivors and victims of sexual assault can be found at rainn.orgBy Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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David Wright Faladé Reads Madeleine Thien 1:16:54

4M ago1:16:54

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David Wright Faladé joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Lu, Reshaping,” by Madeleine Thien, which was published in The New Yorker in 2021. Falade is the author of the novels “Black Cloud Rising” and “The New Internationals,” and the nonfiction work “Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesav…

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Season 6: Episode 5 Brandon Rawls, Trip White, and Chase Pinkston 50:36

4M ago50:36

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This episode with Cowboy Football is a great way to get to know these players and take a look into their football careers thus far. It's one of the funniest episodes yet, so sit back and enjoy the show. Instagram: Brandon Rawls: b.rawls4 Trip White: tripsocold Chase Pinkston: chasepinkstonn Support the show…

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Oscar Watch 2035 ft. Alec Baldwin 54:47

4M ago54:47

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This week's bad boys include Julia's hiking hooters, Zoë's cement lament and a Mr. Update Your Gal on Alec Baldwin, Justin Baldoni, Jeff Bezos, The Pope, and of course Wes Scantlin on Puddle of Mudd.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Wintergreen with Bevin Cohen + FOREST: a Winter Healing Tea 53:29

4M ago53:29

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It was such a delight to sit down and chat with Bevin Cohen – he has such a deep love and appreciation for plants, and so many gems of herbal wisdom to share! Our conversation was centered around wintergreen, a plant that he has been learning with since he was a child, but also touched on so many other aspects of living a life rooted in herbalism: …

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Guac in the Hole ft. Free Wendy Williams 1:04:22

5M ago1:04:22

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This week's bad boys include Julia's hiking hollerer, Zoë's freaky leaky and a Mr. Free Your Gal, Wendy Williams.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Chickweed with KhadiYah Preciado + Itch Relief Oil 36:22

5M ago36:22

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It was such a pleasure to have KhadiYah Preciado on the podcast - her curiosity about the plant world and its many gifts is inspiring, and it was just delightful to hear about her love for chickweed and the ways that she works with this abundant springtime herb! One of the many ways that KhadiYah works with chickweed is in her Itch Relief Oil – a f…

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Season 6: Episode 4 Trent Holland, Jamison Mejia, and Landyn Cleveland 30:13

5M ago30:13

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In episode four, we sit down with cowboy football players Trent, Jamison, and Cleveland to learn how their football career led them to OSU and what it takes to be a determined player. Enjoy this episode from Brand Squad, and Go Pokes! Support the showBy Brand Squad Podcast

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Soggy Breakdown ft. Roman Polanski 1:01:25

5M ago1:01:25

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This week's bad boys include Julia's landlord letdown, Zoë's soggy breakdown and a Mr. Flee your Gal Roman "Romo Polo" Polanski. CW: Sexual assault Resources for survivors and victims of sexual assault can be found at rainn.orgBy Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Licorice with Dr. Ryan Shepherd + Qi-Boosting Chicken 51:13

5M ago51:13

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It was such a joy to meet Dr. Ryan Shepherd! In our conversation, we dove into the many benefits of licorice root, which is one of the most frequently worked-with plants in herbal medicine, thanks to its wide use in Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas. Ryan also shared about his herbal journey from London to China to Texas – a story that is perha…

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Season 6: Episode 3 Tre Griffiths, David Kabongo, Jonathan Agumadu 47:49

5M ago47:49

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In this episode, Brand Squad Podcast has a Q&A with more Cowboy Football players to discuss their journey to OSU and their football career. This episode is filled with many great questions that will give or viewers a good laugh. Enjoy the show, and as always, Go Pokes! Support the show

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Paul Theroux Reads V. S. Pritchett 1:05:25

5M ago1:05:25

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Paul Theroux joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Necklace,” by V. S. Pritchett, which was published in The New Yorker in 1958. Theroux’s nonfiction books include “The Great Railway Bazaar” and “On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey.” A winner of the James Tait Black Award and the Whitbread Prize, he has published thirty-nine books o…

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Open Relationship Face ft. Pope Francis 57:23

5M ago57:23

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This week's bad boys include Julia's raccoon rendezvous, Zoë's NOT CHILL chilaquiles and a Mr. Update Your Gal on Pope Francis, Kid Rock duh, Elon Musk and Diddy.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Hawthorn with EagleSong Gardener + Hawthorn Oxymel 1:21:27

5M ago1:21:27

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It’s always an honor to connect with EagleSong, and this conversation was no exception. She has such a deep and dynamic presence in the herbal world, and I knew our conversation would be rich with wisdom and insight. We talked about the interconnectedness of people, plants, the earth, and human history—big, beautiful themes that EagleSong brings to…

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Legged Robotics with Prof. Jonathan Clark 1:24:48

5M ago1:24:48

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I hope you enjoy my conversation with Prof. Jonathan Clark. He's an expert in developing some of the fastest legged robotic systems that can navigate various complex terrains including climbing and amphibious terrains.By William Oates

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Season 6: Episode 2 Armstrong Nnodim, Jacobi Oliphant Jr., and Jermey Cook 46:22

5M ago46:22

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In this episode, Cowboy Football players Armstrong Nnodim, Jacobi Oliphant Jr., and Jermey Cook answer a Q&A from brand squad members and teammates. We get an inside look into their football careers and see their funny personalities. Sit back and enjoy! Instagram: Armstrong Nnodim: strongnno Jacob Oliphant Jr: jacobi_oliphant.7 Jeremy Cook: cook5ee…

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Coconut Shrimp Fanta ft. Kid Rock 59:34

5M ago59:34

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This week's bad boys include Julia's Kroog Puss, Zoë's haunted ep blues and a Mr. Update Your Gal on Kid Rock, Elon Musk, Armie Hammer, and Jay-Z.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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Ashitaba with Carin Fortin + Ashitaba Honey with Rose, Burdock, and Light Root 1:01:58

6M ago1:01:58

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Sometimes, I have a pretty good idea what guests on the podcast are going to talk about. But going in to this conversation with Carin Fortin, I wasn’t sure what to expect - I knew very little about Carin and even less about her chosen herb, ashitaba (Angelica keiskei)! At first I thought this plant would be similar to angelica (Angelica archangelic…

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Season 6: Episode 1 Iman Oates, Jaleel Johnson, and Chandavian Bradley 46:22

6M ago46:22

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Cowboy Football athletes Iman, Jaleel, and Chandavian sit down for a Q&A to discuss their football careers and interact with fans. Enjoy this fun-filled episode and Go Pokes! Support the show

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HAUNTED EPISODE: Horse Benedict 53:33

6M ago53:33

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CAUTION: AUDIO IS HAUNTED This week's bad boys include Julia's toesy woesies, Zoë's egg fatigue and a Mr. Update Your Gal on Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively, Kanye West, and Dr. Phil's house.By Julia Davidovich & Zoë Klar

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