Greenhouse Rants
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsTyler Thrasher is an artist and scientist with a deep and aggressive obsession for rare plants. Specifically those of the cacti and succulent variety. This means that Tyler needs a greenhouse and this means that Tyler spends all of his time in that greenhouse. Tyler spends a lot of time speaking to himself in that greenhouse so he figured he would just turn on a microphone and talk while he worked in that very same greenhouse. This podcast features a man with many stupid and sometimes humorous thoughts. He will try to work in info and care tips regarding cacti and succulents but some might say he's given up hope helping plant murderers.
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Episodes
Moth In My Mouth
October 22, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler breaks down some of his current and most exciting projects including a collaboration with a massive hip hop artist and filling a new bar in Boston with artwork. Tyler also shares advice on growing mesembs from seed as well as tips on navigating creative droughts. Enjoy! Support the show
Legacy Plants
October 07, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler discusses "legacy plants"; plants passed down from deceased growers, and what you should do when you inherit a legacy plant. There is also talk of self impressed hustle finance bros who have fallen so far from nature's grace that we can only look on in horror as they fill our society with harmful words and thoughts. Enjoy! Support the show
Laughing is Weird
March 31, 2022 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBTyler Thrasher is back after a long hiatus with some new thoughts, a new greenhouse and new plans for the future and he can't wait to share them with you; starting with the fact that laughing is one of the strangest and most animal things we do. Support the show
"Microphone Assault"
April 13, 2021 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler receives some mail from a listener in need of relationship advice. We also discuss the horror and cringe genre, as well as colors that don't conform to our idea of "colors", future goals, ranch and chocolate, and some other ramblings I'm sure. Enjoy Support the show
I'm Alive! (Kinda)
March 18, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBI'm back baby! And with a little bit of life. Its been a hard year for a lot of us and after a much needed break I'm refueled and ready to start ranting! In this episode I will briefly discuss my fascination with "cosmic latte", what I've been up to, challenges I'm overcoming, parenting thus far and some of the fun plant experiments I have going as well as a playthrough of a "milkshake" remix I made! Enjoy. Support the show
"Everything Rests"
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBIn this long overdue episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler straps on his tired pants and gets outside to scream. While this year is full of frustrating and depressing things, Tyler focuses more on some of the issues closer to home and ones that may be effecting us all, such as the negative void of social media, the tendency to show our best lives ONLY, our habits of yelling at others for seemingly not doing as much as ourselves, etc. Tyler also takes a moment to address some of the more vile t...
"Juicy Dad Bod"
July 11, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants Tyler finds himself commenting on products podcasters don't actually use, Kanye West of course, and the growth we're all capable of making. Support the show
Breaking Those Chains
June 13, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher takes a moment to address those of us who've survived trauma and abuse. We must remember to be advocates for ourselves and our own mental health. Tyler also addresses ways in which being an ally aren't entirely helpful and ends on some interesting notes in regards to caring for Crassula seedlings! Support the show
"This is Crazy"
June 05, 2020 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher is left speechless after a fundraiser to raise $5,000 erupted into a $70,000 movement of goodness and hope. Support the show
"We're All Apart of the Same Garden"
June 02, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBAfter the murder of George Floyd, the nation is saturated with anger and frustration. This episode of Greenhouse Rants will cover the murder, police brutality, and centuries worth of change that needs to happen and NEEDED to happen. Support the show
The Secret to Succulents
May 13, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler gets down and dirty with DIRT. Specifically succulent soil amendments. Tyler also details his plans for the variegated sport Monstera and dives into another segment of "What the Ficus". Support the show
Vote and Don't Poach
April 04, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe apocalypse continues and so does humanity. In this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher discusses his thoughts on future change that will result from this, the importance of voting, grappling his own mortality, and well known growers who break the laws and endanger the plants they claim to love. Support the show
"The Chets and the Chads"
March 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBAnother rage fueled episode during a pandemic scientists and experts were predicting in a world that doesn't listen to scientists and experts. Support the show
"The cornerstones of humanity"
March 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIn yet a other rage fueled episode during a pandemic we were warned about for years, Tyler highlights some of the more optimistic revelations that won't be remembered by the slug lords up top. But hopefully the rest of humanity will. Support the show
"The cornerstones of humanity"
March 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIn yet a other rage fueled episode during a pandemic we were warned about for years, Tyler highlights some of the more optimistic revelations that won't be remembered by the slug lords up top. But hopefully the rest of humanity will. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tylerthrasher)
"A Plague of Stupidity"
March 15, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThis episode is pretty straight forward. Tyler addresses our inability to grapple with disruptions to normal life, and the measures we will take to hold on to some facade of regularity. There's also fun plant talk too! Support the show
We Did It!!!!
March 02, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 89.9 MBThis episode of Greenhouse Rants was recorded hours after Tyler's Kickstarter for "Grow a Damn" reached its goal! This episode is full celebration, rejoicing, and of course ending on a few short horror stories. Enjoy. Support the show
Unsavory Realities
January 31, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher details a random chaotic incident that came and went in a blink of an eye, the importance of truly listening to someone else's experiences, how to care for a mature crassula specimen once it comes into your possession, and some other slight ramblings. Intro for Scales and Tails, written and composed by Duncan K. Bohannon http://duncankbmusic.com Support the show
"The More You Joe"
January 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBTyler Thrasher has a wholesome conversation with the man who voices the intro to the podcast. They share their thoughts on transforming trauma, the sources of creativity, spooky stories, and assholes who grow and steal plants. Support the show
The F****** Rooster
January 15, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBIn this week's episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher delves into his battles with the demon plaguing his chimney, the neighbor's new homestead, plant thieves and he even discusses his upcoming plant journal! Support the show
"Kids Don't Need Help With Inspiration"
January 08, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBIn the first episode of season two, Tyler Thrasher hits the ground running, albeit very tired. Enjoy a fresh dose of rants regarding inspiration, nature, plant poaching, listening to kids, and asking for help when you need it. Support the show
"There Are No Rules and Nothing Matters"
October 20, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Thrasher is ready leave the circus known as american politics. Frustrations increase with politicians who take to twitter to prove a point and leaders who do anything but inspire. Thrasher also spends some time addressing toxic factions of the plant community. Its not all negative on this episode however, as a parade literally comes marching down his street and is flattered for reasons beyond his control. Thrasher finishes the episode with some talk ab...
Plant Tinder
September 22, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants Tyler Thrasher spends a good deal of time addressing the need for white politicians to don "blackface" including some of the world's most inclusive and liberal. We're also discussing "common names" and their shortcomings, mad experiments with shipping pollen, plant tinder, and the lengths Tyler will go to find some peace and humor in parenthood. Enjoy. Support the show
Wet Sticks
August 22, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler spends quite a bit of time rummaging over sellers who resort to incredibly low standards just to make a quick killing. Tyler also details his frustrations with gullible plant buyers and the fake variegates that are starting to hit the market. Tyler ends the episode with a story about a man who crawled across the street and a dumb president who tries to buy another country, as well as answering a plethora of Patreon plant questions. Support the show
The Coolest Human Ever
July 20, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBTyler is back from his mini tour, and although he's exhausted- its ranting time. In this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher is unsurprisingly disappointed in La Croix and the Instagram plant fad. Tyler rants about non flavors, plant vultures, plant con artists, idiots who get conned, and some growers he REALLY respects. Tyler also answers Patreon questions, one which is quite heavy and ends the episode on a stellar, STELLAR note. Its never too late to start your life's work. Supp...
Please Tell Me Someone Heard That
June 14, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher unleashes some plant knowledge, starting with a new segment, "Spectacular Plants". Tyler will also recount his trip to Montana where he saw way too many bears, followed shortly by some light rants on plant drama and those who use their plants as a status symbol. There will also be talk of workshops and other exciting news regarding his patreon, as well as some updates on his synthetic opal. Support the show
Plant Vultures
June 06, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher talks about the plant goblins that lurk in the shadows, looking for any opportunity to take advantage of other growers- mainly in regards to those who grow tropicals. He also touches on his first trials in growing plants from tissue culture, vegan food substitutes, white guilt and people are who are easily offended. Support the show
Men Who Disappoint
May 25, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher starts at a 9. He opens up on a discussion about men who don't quite reach the bar and fathers who do more harm than good. We quickly meander on over to his upcoming DnD podcast, "The Lost Magic" and the exciting adventures that lay ahead. We finish off the episode with some talk about fandom and its destructive tendencies towards the thing they love and the wave of entitlement that is currently washing over "art", all of which leads us t...
"Oklahoma White"
April 23, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 55.5 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher spills the beans on his wonderful event at Asrai Garden in Chicago. A considerable amount of time is also donated to the topic of old crotchety men in the plant business and the uncomfortable interactions with those men. There is more talk on upcoming projects, crummy individuals in home depot and the time Tyler Thrasher's mom strapped a laser sight to a shotgun. Also we should mention that there is quite the rant in regards to Joel Olstee...
No F****** Compassion
April 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher goes full force on the rant side of things. A good chunk of the episode is dedicated to those who've lost their sense of compassion- social media terrorists who power jerk to their ability to ruin someone's life in split second. Tyler Thrasher also rants about those who leave living creatures in his lab and parents who don't look after their horrible HORRIBLE children at parks. This is all followed by some pleasant question answering and wr...
"Pumpkin Pie Soda"
March 21, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher spends a considerable amount of time ranting and raving about a delicious little bottle of Pumpkin Pie Soda, this is quickly followed by a shining review of Aldi's. Tyler also goes into great detail regarding his latest opal milestones and his journey thus far in synthesizing his own opals as well as ranting about those who stalk and copy him. This episode also includes talk of future projects and current endeavors including a Dungeons an...
"Controlled Crisis"
March 10, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher enjoys a cool night in the greenhouse ranting about his super rad mailman, death and mortality, creepy people who follow him through stores, and how he copes with existential crises. Tyler also dedicates a portion of the podcast to answering questions from his patreon backers regarding growing mesembs indoors and watering succulents during their dormancy. The track at the end of the episode is an unmastered remix of "Black Betty" by Tyle...
Round A$$ Earth
March 01, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher pops off on ignorance. Specifically those that teach untruths and promote fear in an unhealthy way. Thrasher tackles the anti-vaxx movement, flat-earthers and the like. Tyler also delves into his love of caves and caving, and even preaches caving safety protocol as well as discussing how to tackle certain pests that might attack your succulents. So take notes. This episode ends with a weird ass unmastered future house track with no speci...
Worst Friday Freaking Ever
February 14, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBIn this heated episode of Greenhouse Rants, our personal asshole rants about what might possibly be the worst date him and his wife have been on. A string of horrible and traumatizing short films on top of a hot toddy that was way too strong made for a disaster of an evening. Tyler does however dedicate a huge chunk of this episode to actual plant talk. About time! This includes a hybrid of his making that is exhibiting some interesting and unique traits. This episode ends with a new fun...
"Post Office Douche Monster"
January 30, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBIts finally warm enough for Tyler Thrasher to sit in his greenhouse and yell at you for an hour. In this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler recounts one of the rudest individuals he's experienced yet. There is plenty of talk regarding growing succulents from seed. Tyler Thrasher also dedicates a chunk of this episode to answering questions from his Patreon backers and briefly discusses selling rare plants. The episode finishes with some talk of nothingness and the contractions of the uni...
"The Universe Is Good" with Amanda Davis
January 07, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 41 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher invites his friend and tiefling warlock over for a late night conversation regarding the universe, aliens, rednecks, goodness, and potential. The track at the end of the episode is a progressive trance one titled "Back to Bermuda" Support the show
Offensive Otter
December 26, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBTyler Thrasher is still on his social media rant. Its making us dumber and less resilient. Social media affords us the luxury and time to fight fights that aren't really worth fighting. Apparently its offensive to use the word thicc and ultimately we're all just a little stupid. Tyler also dedicates over an hour of the podcast to frisbeeing out art advice and answering questions he's been asked in regards to being an artist. So there's some wholesome content there after all. Support the s...
Death By Coupon
December 17, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher spends the first half of the episode dedicated to plant talk. Specifically variegation, and why this beautiful mutation is often seen as sickly and undesired by horticulturists, but often demands hundreds and even thousands of dollars on auction sites. Tyler Thrasher ends the episode with some sex talk. Specifically on sexual decency and the importance of making sex a conversation and a conversation both parties are involved with. Tyler ...
Dumber Than Goldfish
December 08, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher has had it with social media and the garbage circus that is the internet. Tyler rants about his frustrations with phone addiction, the void of empathy that is present on social media, the word "social media", how to avoid talking to people in public, the time someone threw a dirt diaper at ceiling fan, witnessing someone getting kidnapped and the stupid people that sometimes walk into a science store. Enjoy. Support the show
Words Are Weird
November 28, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler starts out strong with some grade A bullshit, quickly followed up by our strange ability to rewrite history, and how hard the holidays can be. He also answers questions asked by his Patreon backers regarding plants and plant care. Hopefully some of those questions will pertain to you as well. Support the show
Words Are Weird
November 28, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler starts out strong with some grade A bullshit, quickly followed up by our strange ability to rewrite history, and how hard the holidays can be. He also answers questions asked by his Patreon backers regarding plants and plant care. Hopefully some of those questions will pertain to you as well. Support the show
Winter is Hard
November 05, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher discusses the stress of managing a greenhouse during freezing temps, the reoccurring trauma of having a house fire in the winter, large companies that take advantage of artists, subtle racism within plagiarism, his plans to open a plant conservatory in Tulsa, feminism, and men who should freaking do the right thing. There's also story time regarding his racist neighbor who hates it when cats have sex. Support the show
Plant Tips 1
October 31, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher spends way more than an hour answering some of the most frequently asked plant questions he receives, including some of his favorite places to purchase plants such as Dancing Oaks Nursery in Monmouth, OR. Tune in to get learned up and stop killing your plants. Support the show
Laser Douche
October 28, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBTyler Thrasher had to play laser tag with an asshat with no ambitions. Its been pissing him off for a few days now and its time to rant. Taking control of your inner asshole, recognizing the socially accepted addictions we fall victim to, cross pollinating your plants, and those who are too easily offended. These are the things we're talking about today. Also a bumble bee wanted to get in on the rant as well. Support the show
Trip to Denver, Colorado
October 21, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBI just returned from my trip to Denver, CO. I had an incredibly successful pop up thanks to every who came out and spent WAY too much money on plants. BUT, I may have hit the jackpot. In this episode I talk about the rare plants I came across, my pop up event, and how stupid of a name "Rocky Mountains" are. Also there's talk of creepy cheribs and how tired I am. This episode was recorded during my stay in Denver, all thanks to the Rosehouse in Denver. Rosehouse is an interesting little pla...
"Cut Out The Vampires"
October 06, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBIn this episode of whatever the hell this podcast is, Tyler Thrasher sits inside his glass box during the DAY and screams into a small black box. If one cares, they can listen to Tyler scream about a great many things including self care, cutting out vampires, his complete and total hatred of the mall (specifically Journey's), his plants, hybridizing said plants, old white men, and a few other things. Support the show
"Jack Off Crystals" with Taron Pounds
September 30, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBIn this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher has his good bud Taron Pounds on the show. Taron is somehow nearly as rantacious as Tyler and also gets worked up on silly things. So he's a perfect fit. They collectively rant about Taron's accident, going to mars, douche tubers, the Kavanaugh hearing, giving a damn, click-bait, and jack off crystals. Support the show
Mastering Something Stupid
September 28, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBTyler Thrasher probably should've stopped after the first episode. But he didn't. What a fool. In this episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher rants about accidentally becoming a master at something stupid, overpriced science glassware, coffee shops probably poisoning us, Braum's ice cream, ice cream throat and some other things. He might even talk about plants. Support the show
Kraft Cheese
September 27, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBIn the very first episode of Greenhouse Rants, Tyler Thrasher rants about many things. Most of which do not matter. What does he rant about specifically? Miracle Whip, Kraft Cheese almost killing his father, Joel Olsteen, Wing Stop, Jesus, and mosquitoes. Support the show