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A Forager's Delight Season 9 Finale

Season 9, Ep. 26

In this enchanting season finale, Amanda Barker and Marco Timpano take listeners on a journey into the woods as they recount their recent mushroom foraging adventure. Guided by the charismatic Peter Blush of Puck’s Plenty (pucksplenty.com), our hosts dive into the fascinating world of wild mushrooms and the intriguing story of how Peter became a sought-after mushroom guide.

As always, Amanda and Marco’s conversation meanders delightfully, pondering quirky hypotheticals like whether King Charles and Queen Camilla would let them forage for mushrooms on royal grounds—and if the monarchs might join in on the fun.

Fans of the duo’s banter won’t be disappointed as Marco gleefully seizes an opportunity to correct Amanda miss guess from last weeks episode, only to have her turn the tables and correct his grammar. Amid all this, they touch on the unexpected topic of a "not-so-soothing bath," promising the perfect dose of calm chaos to lull you into slumber.

Join us for this lighthearted, sleepy season closer—and don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support keeps us exploring the world of the mundane in the most delightful ways.


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