Episode
The Sensitive Plant
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- Plants & Beats
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- May 29, 2026
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- 3643
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Summary
Episode 21: The Sensitive Plant On this episode of Plants & Beats, Rob Bell sits down with Rochester-based street photographer and curator Richard B. Colón, founder of Behind The Glass Gallery. The conversation explores his passion for creating opportunities for emerging artists, the responsibility of curating community-centered exhibitions, and the importance of preserving local stories through imagery. Richard also opens up about the special bond he shares with his father and how that relationship has shaped both his life and creative journey. This week's featured plant is the Mimosa pudica, commonly known as the Sensitive Plant. Famous for folding its leaves inward when touched. As always, the episode features a lo-fi mix by Aloefi. Featured Guest Richard B. Colón ( @richardbcolon ) Street Photographer, Curator, and Founder of Behind The Glass Gallery ( @behindglassroc ) Plant of the Week Mimosa pudica (Sensitive Plant) Featured Plant Care Guide https://linkly.link/2jujU Tell Us About Yourself Take the Plants & Beats Listener Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwnaae3QK2xFWy5nS_cYiwrjAjXfGc8GHBp_lr9E-RGuv7xg/viewform?usp=header Listen to More Aloefi Best of Aloefi (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/best-of-aloefi/pl.u-vxy68aYC8X3dpR Best of Aloefi (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IlQUrBY5eqcYkZQzRw7Mo?si=T0v930l5Ts6rSz-OqYnkyg Plants & Beats is hosted by Rob Bell ( @byrobbell ), produced in partnership with the Lunchador Podcast Network ( @lunchadorpodcasts ), and features original music mixed and produced by Aloefi ( @al0efi ). Peace and blessings. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Coffee that lifts everyone. joebeanroasters.com