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The Orchid Pod

Caleb & James & Rafa 31 Episodes Jun 2, 2026

Just geeking out about orchids.

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Brassavola Jun 2, 2026 1609 Send us Fan MailCaleb and James talk species, hybrids, culture, and breeding of one of our favorite genera, Brassavola.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)

Mailbag - Becoming a Judge and Registering Hybrids May 3, 2026 1814 Send us Fan MailJoin Caleb and James as they answer listener questions in this dedicated mailbag episode. This episode is a great cross section of our listeners’ interests, covering becoming an American Orchid Society judge, learning resources for orchid growers, and registering new orchid hybrids with the Royal Horticultural Society. Thank you to our incredible listeners for sending in great ques

Polyploids Part 2 Apr 2, 2026 1959 Send us Fan MailCaleb 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. 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 - S

Polyploids Part 1 Mar 14, 2026 1419 Send us Fan MailCaleb 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 - St

Invasive Orchids (Originally aired 12/29/23) Feb 2, 2026 2404 Send us Fan MailWhile 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. Become a part of The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/tex

2025 In Review Jan 2, 2026 1842 Send us Fan MailRafa 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!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)

8th Andean Orchid Conference Dec 1, 2025 2543 Send us Fan MailJames 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!Thanks for listening to 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 a

James' AOS Accreditation Talk - Rupicolous Laelias Nov 1, 2025 2394 Send us Fan MailCaleb 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.Thanks for listening to 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 - Stan

Hilo Orchid Show 2025 Oct 1, 2025 1641 Send us Fan MailCaleb and James recap Hawaii's largest orchid show, highlighting incredible displays, award winning plants, and more from the 71st Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show.

Mailbag - Phrags and Terraria Sep 1, 2025 2040 Send us Fan MailJoin 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!Thanks for listening to 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 appl

Interview with Ben Oliveros Aug 1, 2025 2319 Send us Fan MailCaleb 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.Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1

Caleb’s AOS Accreditation Talk - Spotted Complex Paphs Jul 1, 2025 2703 Send us Fan MailCaleb 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.Thanks for listening to 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)

Interview with Challen Willemsen Jun 1, 2025 2564 Send us Fan MailCaleb and James interview Challen Willemsen, a conservationist, botanist, educator, and sometimes tour guide from Guatemala.Thanks for listening to 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)

Mailbag - Monsoon orchids and picking seedlings May 1, 2025 2421 Send us Fan MailJoin 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!Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID

Interview with Karen Kimmerle Apr 1, 2025 2006 Send us Fan MailCaleb and James interview Karen Kimmerle, owner of Island Sun Orchids and long time American Orchid Society accredited judge.Thanks for listening to 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)

Our favorite FCC's from 2024 Mar 14, 2025 3846 Send us Fan MailCaleb 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.Thanks for listening to 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)

World Slipper Orchid Conference Feb 1, 2025 3501 Send us Fan MailCaleb 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. Thanks for listening to 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)

Interview with Peter Wiggin Jan 1, 2025 3524 Send us Fan MailCaleb 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.Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768

Interview with Tom Mirenda Dec 1, 2024 3516 Send us Fan MailCaleb 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.Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

Mini Catts & Deflasking Nov 1, 2024 2967 Send us Fan MailCaleb and James talk breeding mini-cattleyas, after which they discuss deflasking orchid seedlings. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

Hilo Orchid Show 2024 Sep 3, 2024 2379 Send us Fan MailCaleb 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.

Multifloral Paphs Jun 20, 2024 2377 Send us Fan MailCaleb shares his experiences growing multifloral Paphs (Paphiopedilums) and we chat about some of the breeding and history of the groupSend us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

Our favorite FCC's from 2023 Jun 13, 2024 2101 Send us Fan MailWe go over our favorite First Class Certificate (FCC) awards given by the American Orchid Society (AOS) judges in 2023Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

World Orchid Conference 2024 Apr 4, 2024 2129 Send us Fan MailJames gives an overview of his time at the 23rd World Orchid Conference in TaiwanSend us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

Tokyo Dome 2024 Mar 21, 2024 2014 Send us Fan MailCaleb shares what he got to see at the Tokyo Dome show in JapanSend us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

Invasive Orchids Dec 29, 2023 2352 Send us Fan MailWe go over some of the orchids which have been classified as 'invasive', particularly in HawaiʻiThe main article about invasive orchids discussed:https://go.hawaii.edu/oV2Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

James' First Orchid - Ocdsa. Sweet Sugar 'Angel' Aug 24, 2023 1525 Send us Fan MailJames talks about the first orchid he ever grew: Oncidesa Sweet Sugar 'Angel'Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

Our favorite FCC's from 2022 Aug 24, 2023 1869 Send us Fan MailWe go over our favorite First Class Certificate (FCC) awards given by the American Orchid Society (AOS) judges in 2022Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

Caleb's First Orchid - Angraecum eburneum Aug 24, 2023 2304 Send us Fan MailCaleb shares the story of the first orchid he grew: Angraecum eburneumSend us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

Medicinal Orchids Aug 24, 2023 2970 Send us Fan MailWe review some of the history and published information on orchids used as medicine Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

Introduction & Den. alexandrae Aug 24, 2023 2310 Send us Fan MailCaleb and James discuss the premise of the podcast and Caleb shares about his Dendrobium alexanderaeSend us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-6768 -ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

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