If you're like me, the last few weeks has been pretty rough, with sneezing, coughing, watery, itchy eyes...the works! Join us as we chat about that annoying but necessary particulate called pollen. What is it, what's it good for, and could we just do with out ? I dont' think so...!!

Here are some websites for more information:

https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/allergens/pollen

https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/summer-dot-blanco/the-colors-of-pollen

https://www.nature.com/articles/007161c0

https://ubiehealth.com/doctors-note/constant-sneezing-body-fight-pollens-aids-guide-8323e4

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Welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side! This episode of our podcast is a "mostly Marvin" podcast, as Gabrielle and I have both been very busy, but haven't had an opportunity to get together for a podcast! Since Spring is, well, springin', I was wondering just how many folks realize that there is a supermarket in their own backyards. Many of the household, so-called "weeds" are actually some pretty darn delicious edible plants with nutritious benefits, and many are referred to as superfoods. Rich in vitamins and minerals, these plants have been safely consumed by generations. Join "mainly Marvin" for this podcast as he wonders about weeds, and learn a little about many of the common but maybe not well-known plants that can be consumed.

Here are some websites for more information:

https://www.almanac.com/edible-weeds-garden-eating-weeds

https://honest-food.net/edible-weeds/

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/foraging-harvesting-indigenous-wild-plants-best-practices.pdf

https://blog.herbsociety.org/foraging-wild-weeds-seasonal-greens/

Stinging Nettle Eating Competition

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Hey y'all and it's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! This episode, we're fawning over white-tailed deer. These animals are some of the most recognizable and common mammals in many areas. Whether you see them hiking, out in a field, or along side a road (yikes!), deer are one of those animals that draw mixed emotions. They are truly amazing animals, but can be a nuisance in the back yard, a danger along roads, or a source of food and sport for many. Join us to learn a little more about smallest member of the Cervidae family in the U.S.

Here's some interesting websites about white-tailed deer:

https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/species/deer.html

https://www.fs.usda.gov/database/feis/animals/mammal/odvi/all.html

Deer and Driving:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989425004585

https://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/2022/oct/oct17-drivers.php

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It's time for another episode of Walkin' on the Wild Side! For this episode, we're chatting about on of the most unique and interesting birds of prey, the northern harrier. But why do they call it the grey ghost? Well, join Marvin and Gabrielle on the, um, INSIDE, and not on the back porch as the snow and temperatures fall outside and a warm fire inside. A perfect time to discuss this winter migrant to our area!

Here's some interesting websites about northern harriers:

https://hawkwatch.org/raptor-id/raptor-id-fact-sheets/northern-harrier/

https://birdsinthetree.com/the-complete-guide-to-the-northern-harrier-identification-habitat-and-behavior/

https://www.hawkmountain.org/raptors/northern-harrier

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Happy New Year and welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side! We kick off 2026 with a chat about loons, those amazing and marvelous waterfowl that have probably provided more sounds for movies than just about any other bird. These amazing birds not only have a haunting call, but they are amazingly very well adapted to their aquatic lifestyle. Join Marvin and Gabrielle on the back porch for a fun albeit windy podcast about these incredible waterbirds and learn about the habits, what they eat, their adaptations, and of course, their looney tunes!

Here's some great websites about loons:

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Loon/overview

https://www.aba.org/common-loon-secrets/

https://loon.org/the-call-of-the-loon/?

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Welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side. Happy Holidays from Gabrielle and I, and we are in the Holiday spirit! This episode, we talk about one of the most recognizable songs and nut (actually more like a fruit), the chestnut. Chestnuts and Christmas just seem to go together, but sadly, because of a blight, the once dominant and massive tree that produced delicious nuts for wildlife, people, and generations of Christmas around the world was eliminated from the forests of eastern US in the blink of an eye (40 years). We'll talk about how chestnuts went from a holiday staple to just a verse in a song. What happened and can you still get chestnuts? Join us as we sit around the fire pit on the back porch and reminisce about what used to be and the possibility that one day, the chestnut will once again, return to it's former glory.

You can learn more about chestnuts from these websites:

Chestnut blight: https://tacf.org/history-american-chestnut/

Chestnut research: https://www.esf.edu/chestnut/index.php

https://www.finedininglovers.com/explore/articles/chestnuts-z-26-things-about-chestnuts

How chestnuts are used in Italian cooking: https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/italian-food/how-to-cook/roasting-chestnuts-a-guide-to-the-cherished-italian-holiday-tradition

The Italian Chestnut Growers Consortium: https://www.consorziocastanicoltori.it/ (in italian, so please get google to translate)

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It's that time again and for this episode, we are chatting about one of the most deceptively beautiful birds that come to our area in the Fall, the cedar waxwing. These social birds are mostly seen invading fruit trees and flying from tree to tree in large flocks. Upon a closer look, these brown blobs suddenly reveal an amazingly beautiful bird. With beautiful coloration, a crest on its head, and a bold black mask, these birds reveal a ravenous appetite for fruit! Join us and learn more about this bold, beautiful, and quite interesting fall migrant.

Learn more about the cedar waxwing here:

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cedar_Waxwing/overview

https://www.aba.org/2020-bird-of-the-year-cedar-waxwing/

https://www.inaturalist.org/posts/108090-fun-facts-about-the-cedar-waxwing

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After a little hiatus and celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary, we're back! We had a great time celebrating with friends and family, but are happy to be back in the podcast studio! This episode is about some strange plants that you may have seen, but maybe didn't know what they were. We're talking about parasitic plants, but these plants aren't your run of the mill parasites, they are funky, spooky, and fascinating! Join Gabrielle and I on the back porch as we talk about these "sapsuckers" and "nutrient vampires" right after Halloween!

Here's some great websites to learn more:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/conopholis_americana.shtml

https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/traditional-forest-medicinal-plant-ghost-pipe-used-differently-today

https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/woodland/plants/pinesap.html

https://www.scottarboretum.org/epifagus-virginiana/

https://www.fws.gov/media/dodder-invasive-species

Photos on Facebook are found at the following websites:

Pinesap: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/woodland/plants/pinesap.html

Dodder: https://homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu/2025/09/01/dodder/

Ghost Pipes: https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/monotropa_uniflora.shtml

American Cancer-root/Bear corn: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/59980-Conopholis-americana

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