Jumpstart Nature

About Jumpstart Nature

Prepare to challenge assumptions and uncover the hidden wonders of nature and climate. Through expert insights, compelling stories, and engaging commentary, Jumpstart Nature takes you on a journey with your host, Griff Griffith, to explore the surprising truths behind the headlines and rethink what you thought you knew about our planet. With immersive storytelling and thought-provoking discussions, this podcast will leave you inspired to see the world differently—and motivated to make a difference.

Publisher

Jumpstart Nature

Category

science · science · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Aug 2023

Latest episode

23 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2025

   #11 - Critical Mast: The Hidden Cycle of Oak Abundance

   Have you ever noticed that oak trees sometimes have bumper crops of acorns, and sometimes hardly produce a thing? What causes this? And why? Join host Griff Griffith and producer Michael Hawk on an exploration of acorn masting (bumper crops), with a special deep dive into one species that profoundly benefits - the charismatic Acorn Woodpecker. Along with our special guests, Dr. Walter Koenig (both a masting and Acorn Woodpecker researcher), and Dr. Doug Tallamy (author of The Nature of ...

2. 

   16 Jul 2025

   Angry Activist, Rural Landowner: Finding Common Ground for Nature

   Send us a text Have you ever found it tough to talk about big issues, especially when people already have strong ideas? In the world of nature and climate, we often see communication that feels more like telling people what to do, or how to think. It's easy for us all to dig in our heels, even if we're wrong, and shut down new ideas. Today, we're exploring a different path. -- Griff: I was very radical and had really bad ecological depression because was from the Bay Area and watched al...

3. 

   3 Feb 2025

   #10 - Can We Save Cats and Wildlife? The Outdoor Cat Dilemma.

   Send us a text Cats are independent, lovable, and endlessly entertaining—but with nearly 100 million outdoor cats in the USA alone, they become one of the most devastating forces against wildlife, killing billions of animals each year. At the same time, outdoor cats face harsh, short lives filled with disease, injury, and danger. So how do we balance our love for cats with our responsibility to protect biodiversity? Join host Griff Griffith as we explore the complex reality of outdoor cats wi...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,671

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

84 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

68 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

19

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

98

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