The podcast episodes cover various aspects of botany, including the exploration and introduction of new plant species, the intelligence and behaviors exhibited by plants, and the role of botanists in shaping our modern food systems.

For example, the episode Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza War discusses a tiny fern with the largest genome of any living organism, highlighting the diversity and complexity of the plant kingdom. The episode The Food Explorer (encore) focuses on the work of botanist David Fairchild and his efforts to introduce new crop species to the United States, demonstrating the importance of plant exploration and biodiversity.

The episodes The Strange Intelligence of Plants & Why Restaurants Seem So Expensive and If Plants Could Talk delve into the emerging field of plant intelligence, exploring the ways in which plants sense, communicate, and adapt to their environments, challenging traditional notions of intelligence and consciousness. The episode Jules Dumont d'Urville - Part 2 - Coquille Expedition further highlights the contributions of botanists to scientific exploration and the discovery of new plant species.