The Orchid Pod
Just geeking out about orchids
Episodes
Caleb and James take a deep dive into polyploidy, a genetic feature of some orchids. Whether bred for intentionally or found in the wild, polyploidy can yield unique results in orchids. Listen to the second of two episodes to find out more.
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Caleb and James take a deep dive into polyploidy, a genetic feature of some orchids. Whether bred for intentionally or found in the wild, polyploidy can yield unique results in orchids. Listen to the first of two episodes to find out more.
Become a part of The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)
While we work on bringing you new episodes of the podcast, we’d like to share one of our most popular episodes, originally aired December 29th, 2023. On “Invasive Orchids,” Caleb and James go over some of the orchids that have been classified as invasive, particularly in Hawai’i.
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Rafa sits down with Caleb and James to look back on 2025 and answer some mail. Thank you to all of our listeners for sticking with us over the years, and to all our new listeners who joined us last year!
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James recounts his latest adventure in Ecuador at the 8th Andean Orchid Conference. Caleb and James discuss the trip, covering orchid education, recent conservation efforts, orchid culture, cloud forests, and much more!
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Caleb and James explore the Rupicolous Laelias, a group of lithophytic Cattleyas found in South America. With over 60 species described, this group of orchids continues to grow, with two new species described in the last few years.
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Caleb and James recap Hawaii's largest orchid show, highlighting incredible displays, award winning plants, and more from the 71st Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show.
Join Caleb and James as they dig through the mailbag and answer some listener submitted questions about Phragmipedium orchids and growing orchids using a terrarium. Thank you to our listeners who submitted questions!
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Caleb and James pay a visit to the nursery to talk with Ben Oliveros, fellow AOS orchid judge and owner of Orchid Eros. Known for his award winning Cattleyas and breeding expertise, Ben shares a bit about his background alongside some tips and tricks.
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Caleb and James explore the 150 year long breeding legacy of complex Paphiopedilums, from historic species to modern show-stopping hybrids and the breeders that create them.
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Caleb and James interview Challen Willemsen, a conservationist, botanist, educator, and sometimes tour guide from Guatemala.
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Join Caleb and James as they dig through the mailbag and answer some listener submitted questions about caring for orchids with specific culture requirements and what to look for when purchasing plants. Thank you to our listeners who submitted questions!
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Caleb and James interview Karen Kimmerle, owner of Island Sun Orchids and long time American Orchid Society accredited judge.
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Caleb and James dive into their favorite FCC awarded plants from 2024 and answer fan mail about orchid culture.
Register for the 8th Annual Andean Orchid Conference hosted by Ecuagenera at ccoa8.com.
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Caleb and James review some of the incredible plants and people from the World Slipper Orchid Conference in Hilo, Hawai'i, followed by listener submitted questions.
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Caleb and James interview Peter Wiggin, evolutionary biologist, botanist, orchidophile, plant nerd, and an AOS accredited orchid judge. After a lively discussion, Caleb and James dive into the mailbox with Pete for some listener submitted comments and questions.
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Caleb and James interview Tom Mirenda, an AOS accredited orchid judge, conservationist, botanist, and lover of living things. You can reach Tom at biophiliak@gmail.com.
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Caleb and James talk breeding mini-cattleyas, after which they discuss deflasking orchid seedlings.
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Caleb and James recap Hawaii's largest orchid show from inside the judges booth. Awards, rarities, and more from the 70th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show.
Caleb shares his experiences growing multifloral Paphs (Paphiopedilums) and we chat about some of the breeding and history of the group
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