Episodes

  • Weed Pollen

    Weed Pollen
    Sep 29 2025
    Weed pollen—especially ragweed—has quietly dominated late-summer allergies for centuries. This episode uncovers how it muscled into the pollen industry, why official counts underestimate its reach, and how AI is already monetizing your sneezes like a back-alley dealer with a cloud subscription.

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    9 mins
  • Tree Pollen

    Tree Pollen
    Sep 22 2025
    This episode dives into the strange, conspiratorial history of tree pollen counts, from Victorian teacups to oak-funded lobbyists. We reveal why official numbers are more vibes than science—and how generative AI already knows exactly when your cedar sneezes will strike.

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    9 mins
  • Introducing Pollen Counts

    Introducing Pollen Counts
    Sep 16 2025
    This episode traces the evolution of pollen measurement from its earliest beginnings to today’s cutting-edge AI systems. Dr. Frank Hayfever explains how early methods relied on crude tools and broad averages that often failed to reflect individual experiences.

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    9 mins