Episode 5 - A Fungus Among Us

Episode 6 - A New Hope

In our last episode of Banana O’Clock, we discuss how organizations around the world are trying to save the banana from its environmental and economic threats. We also discuss an exciting new book, “Bananas Bananas Oh Dear Bananas” with the authors in our first ever interview segment! Steve shares beautiful poetry and a terrible joke.   Link for “Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World” by Dan Koeppel: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/299017/banana-by-dan-koeppel/ [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/299017/banana-by-dan-koeppel/]   Link for cover of “Bananas Bananas Oh Dear Bananas” by Cam and Sebby: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19lkIaSITXhqIn1hZR334bbcsQwVH_iEh/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/19lkIaSITXhqIn1hZR334bbcsQwVH_iEh/view?usp=sharing] If interested in obtaining the full book, please contact amybaker22@gmail.com [amybaker22@gmail.com]

Episode 5 - A Fungus Among Us

In this episode, we discuss the environmental threats that the banana faces. Steve has multiple poetical surprises, Anu muses on whether banana chips count as bananas, and British cuisine makes yet another appearance. Neruda poem: https://immigrationhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PabloNeruda.pdf [https://immigrationhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PabloNeruda.pdf] Acrostic poem: Bright yellow peel, a wonderful sight, A sweet and simple, healthy bite. Natural energy, easy to eat A perfect snack for a morning treat Nourishing potassium it has a ton All-around fantastic for delicious fun

Episode 4 - Bananas in Culture

In this episode, we lighten things up with a discussion of the many ways bananas influence culture. We learn about bananas in art, Anu is horrified by banana sandwiches, and Steve tells TWO jokes! Links: Savanah Bananas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaZDeDSMpcc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaZDeDSMpcc]   Yes, we have no bananas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QqkrIDeTeA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QqkrIDeTeA]   Art: https://bananacraze.uniandes.edu.co/language/en/obras/art,ecosystems,identities/maria-jose-argenzio-4/ [https://bananacraze.uniandes.edu.co/language/en/obras/art,ecosystems,identities/maria-jose-argenzio-4/] Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedian_(artwork) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedian_(artwork)] Https://www.npr.org/2024/11/21/nx-s1-5199568/a-duct-taped-banana-sells-for-6-2-million-at-an-art-auction [https://www.npr.org/2024/11/21/nx-s1-5199568/a-duct-taped-banana-sells-for-6-2-million-at-an-art-auction] Https://www.artbasel.com/stories/banana-antonio-henrique-amaral-art-basel-miami-beach?lang=en [https://www.artbasel.com/stories/banana-antonio-henrique-amaral-art-basel-miami-beach?lang=en]   Banana Q:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzAvwvuVKQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzAvwvuVKQ]

Episode 3 - The Dark Side of Banana Republics

Warning: This episode gets into the darkest periods of banana history; avoid listening with children. Otherwise, we learn about mixing Coca-Cola and bananas, Mr. Rogers' unusual banana predilections, and whether Anu can enjoy alternative banana products. Links: Bananas and Coca-Cola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXPscNNfEIQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXPscNNfEIQ]Mr. Roger's Criminal Banana Behavior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvbdUkcYo5o [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvbdUkcYo5o]

Episode 2 - The Business

This week, we discuss the banana business and how it influenced global economies, business practices, and how a few small companies became enormous conglomerates. Anu learns the correct plural for the word "octopus," and we discuss what should and should not be on a banana split.