Show overview
I See Dead Plants has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 163 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 5th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 1h — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 47 episodes published. Published by Ed Zaworski.
From the publisher
Plant Science Stories Rooted in the Everyday The I See Dead Plants podcast shares the stories of people and plants, pests and pathogens, and the conflicts among them. Join us as we speak to the folks who are helping the rest of us live healthier, more productive lives through pest management research and education. We strive to make science accessible.
Latest Episodes
View all 163 episodes(S5:E20) Cloudy with a Chance of Sclerotia: Disease Forecasting and White Mold
(S5:E19) From the Field to the Phone Lines: Montana Ag Live
(S5:E18) The Crimson Crown: Soybean Red Crown Rot Uncovered
(S5:E17) The Return of the Jassid: New Insights on Cotton Jassid in 2026
(S5:E16) Bugging the Bugs: Inside the Insect Eavesdropper
(S5:E15) Aisles Under Attack: Food Distribution and Plant Pests
(S5:E14) What's Lurking in the Lettuce?
(S5:E13) Cultivating Connections: Leading Extension Across Diverse Agricultural Systems
(S1:E3) Alternate Hosts: What's Up with Fireflies?
(S5:E12) Seeing the Unseen: New Technologies for Studying Plant-Parasitic Nematodes
(S5:E11) Attack of the Spray Drones! Part 2
(S5:E10) Attack of the Spray Drones! Part 1
(S5:E9) Nematode Allies: Exploring Entomopathogenic Nematodes
(S5:E8) Frog Eye-PM: Predictive Modeling Part 2
(S5:E7) Frog Eye-PM: Predictive Modeling Part 1
(S5:E6) Dr. Banana vs. Tropical Race 4
S5 Ep 5(S5:E5) Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 2
In this episode Ed interviews Brian Kelley of the Gathering Growth foundation. They discuss Brian's mission to photograph and document some of the nation's oldest and largest trees to raise awareness and preserve their legacy. Additional Resources https://www.gatheringgrowth.org/ https://www.americanforests.org/champion-trees/ https://nationalchampiontree.org https://soundcloud.com/user-954267106 Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to Gathering Growth Foundation (01:12) Adventures in Tree Photography (15:02) The Importance of Documenting Trees (25:05) Future Projects and Aspirations (35:03) Engaging the Public with Tree Awareness Zaworski, E. (Host) and Kelley, B. (Interviewee). S5:E5 (Podcast). Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 2. 3/25/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript
(S5:E4) Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 1
In this episode Ed interviews Brian Kelley of the Gathering Growth foundation. They discuss Brian's mission to photograph and document some of the nation's oldest and largest trees to raise awareness and preserve their legacy. Additional Resources https://www.gatheringgrowth.org/ https://www.americanforests.org/champion-trees/ https://nationalchampiontree.org https://soundcloud.com/user-954267106 Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to I See Dead Plants Podcast (01:34) Brian Kelly and the Gathering Growth Foundation (05:32) The Journey from Skateboarding to Tree Photography (12:54) The Importance of Documenting Trees (16:01) Understanding Champion Trees (25:30) The Role of State and Global Tree Registries (27:49) Why Documenting Trees Matters (33:55) Documenting Trees: The Process and Outputs Zaworski, E. (Host) and Kelley, B. (Interviewee). S5:E4 (Podcast). Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 1. 3/18/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript
S5 Ep 3(S5:E3) Silent Yield Killer: Soybean Cyst Nematode and the SCN Coalition
In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Sam Markell of North Dakota State University. They discuss the emerging threat of SCN in North Dakota and how the SCN coalition aims to combat this ever-present threat. Additional Resources https://www.thescncoalition.com/ Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to the ICDeadPlants Podcast (05:57) Understanding Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) (12:08) The Impact of SCN in North Dakota (17:59) The SCN Coalition: A Public-Private Partnership (23:58) Reviving the SCN Coalition and Its Strategies (31:18) Building Partnerships for Agricultural Success (41:06) Advice for Future Public-Private Partnerships (46:09) Recognizing Achievements and Future Directions (51:01) The Impact of the SCN Coalition on Farmers Zaworski, E. (Host) and Markell, S. (Interviewee). S5:E3 (Podcast). Silent Yield Killer: Soybean Cyst Nematode and the SCN Coalition. 3/11/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript
S5 Ep 2(S5:E2) When Life Doesn't Give you Lemons: Citrus Greening Part 2
In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock, Entomologist from University of Florida. They discuss the devastating and complicated insect/plant disease complex, citrus greening. Additional Resources https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/research/citrus-production/disease-identification/citrus-greening-huanglongbing/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261219424002990 Time Stamps (00:00) Understanding Citrus Greening and Its Impact (03:03) The Role of Alternate Hosts and Landscape Changes (06:03) Geographical Spread of Citrus Greening (09:13) Global Challenges in Citrus Production (11:50) Management Strategies for Citrus Greening (15:03) Innovative Approaches to Pest Management (23:11) Managing Citrus Pests and Diseases (27:51) Innovative Approaches in Citrus Research (30:43) International Collaboration in Citrus Management (35:10) Future Research Directions in Citrus Greening (42:38) Understanding Citrus Greening's Complexity Zaworski, E. (Host) and Diepenbrock, L. (Interviewee). S5:E2 (Podcast). When Life Doesn't Give you Lemons: Citrus Greening Part 2. 3/4/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript