Show overview
Podcast on Natural Dallas (The P.O.N.D.) launched in 2021 and has put out 5 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow an irregular cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 30 min and 44 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Science show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 3.9 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year.
From the publisher
We provide a virtual space focused on learning about the flora and fauna, geology, climate, and other natural elements of Dallas and the broader North Texas area. In our podcast episodes, we feature the expertise of professionals and serious amateurs who are passionate about the natural world. The P.O.N.D. is brought to you by the staff of the Dallas Public Library.
Latest Episodes
A Final Word From a Founder
Greg Browder is a founding member of the P.O.N.D. podcast and after serving the City of Dallas and the Dallas Public Library for 21 years, he's hung up his headphones to enjoy retirement! This episode takes a listen back through some of Greg's highlights during his time hosting the P.O.N.D.
Growing Trees in North Texas with Howard Garrett
Would you like to grow beautiful, healthy trees in your North Texas yard? Who better to take advice from than “The Dirt Doctor” Howard Garrett? An arborist, landscape architect, nationally syndicated organic gardening talk show host, and author of such books as Howard Garrett’s Texas Trees and Plants of the Metroplex, Howard shares his expertise in the form of an informal Q&A in this episode of The P.O.N.D.
Raptors!
What do hawks, owls, vultures, kites, and falcons have in common? They are all raptors, of course! Join us as the staff members of the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center tell us all about their work with raptors, from education and rehabilitation to conservation and preservation.
Birding
Chris Runk, one of Dallas’s top birders and a reviewer for the eBird app, stops by for a conversation about this popular hobby/citizen science activity. Among the topics Chris shares his thoughts on are the appeal of birding, when and where to see birds in Dallas County, and what he as a reviewer is looking for when bird sightings are reported on eBird.
Frogs of the Metroplex
The presence of a frog can elicit a variety of reactions from people, ranging from squeamishness to curiosity to delight. Listen in as herpetologist and Texas Master Naturalist Jessie Crowley chats with us about frogs, and IDs a few of our local frogs and toads from the calls they make.