Journey to the World of Fungi - Biology, Mycology (ASMR Story for Sleep)

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Timestamps: You can also listen to my stories on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms: ffm.to/thefrenchwhisperer Patrons can download videos in HD, or audio only, and watch/listen offline. www.patreon.com/thefrenchwhisperer 0:00 The World of Fungi 2:01 Biggest Organism on Earth 5:01 Challenges to the Animal and Plant Categories 7:58 From Aristotle to Modern Science 10:24 Prokariotes and Eukariotes 12:22 Protista 13:31 Modern Definitions of Plants, Animals and Fungi 16:47 Chitin 18:06 Yeasts 21:02 Digestive Enzymes and Fermentation 24:14 Fission and Budding 27:59 Mold 29:10 Hyphae and Mycelium 32:32 Spores 36:18 Biodegradation and Usefulness of Molds 38:08 Mushrooms 41:55 How Mushrooms Pop Up 43:31 Colour and Toxicity 45:56 Amatoxin and Heavy Metals 47:46 Magic Mushrooms and Psilocin 52:08 Symbiotic Association with Plants 56:24 Paleontology of Fungy 59:11 Prehistoric Fungi 1:01:49 Relationships with Insects 1:03:18 Lichen 1:04:53 Parasitic Relationships Slumber App free trial (30 days): slumber.fm/fw (this is a paid promotion if you become a paying member after the trial). If you cannot access the extended free trial (if the app offers only the standard 7 days), try closing the app after installation and clicking this link again. Aura App free trial (30 days): aurahealth.io/guestpass/the-french-whisperer (this is a paid promotion if you become a paying member after the trial).

[@Beer_Dad1975]

I always knew you were a fun-guy.

[@Boog-alicious]

Hālo everyone

[@alt_ms_frizzle]

I am a biology teacher and wow- 30 minutes in this is a great video, I almost want to send it to my students and tell them to fall asleep with it before their next test 😂

[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

Thanks! It is good to read that because I change topic every two weeks, so I have mild impostor syndrome 😅

[@FamousFind]

The past 2 years I think … I have listened to you almost every night. Getting overthinking in the evening has been a decades long struggle for me and when I found asmr and guided meditations I was able to decompress and relax my thoughts! Very grateful for the gifts you keep giving!

[@RichMitch]

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[@TheFrenchWhispererASMR]

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Hola

[@reneetje74]

Who else say this to him/herself at the start? With the awesome French accent..😅🤩

[@T1mburtonfan]

Halo

[@tudirkulosis]

i love fungi so much. mycelium just completely warps my sense of reality, like it's just crazy how much is going on under the surface. everything is connected by these funky little dudes we barely even understand. extraordinary.

[@JhadeSagrav]

same except i'm terrified by it. It looks like a nervous system and they're using friggin DIRT, the friggin PLANET as their body, like wtf my guy this is NOT OKAY. Some of them can survive in space so are we 100% sure these are not friggin ALIENS that come in and cordycep their way into a planet and become a planet BRAIN?!? i mean we know the largest organism already is one of these funny guys, homies, are we just okay with this?!?!? I'm scared!!

[@FamousFind]

Love this too! So much that lies beneath!

[@themysteriousstranger4580]

Yes. Yes. Yes. How do you always post exactly what I want exactly when I want it? This channel is actually magic.

[@Wicked_maniac]

Yes… “magic” just like these mushrooms

[@FamousFind]

I second this!

[@claudiascott6654]

Dear FW, not only is this visually beautiful and so informative and interesting, but I find it spiritual. The Great Mystery that is our planet always causes awe. No matter how scientific we become, there is something about nature that will always keep us humble. Thank you so much for this beautiful video. I will listen to it again.

[@neondemon9767]

As someone watching the last of us every week… this was very informative

[@lesclaypoolonbass9431]

I ate a small amount of magic mushrooms a week ago with my roommate and watched the first 4 episodes of Last of Us. It blew my mind, in a good way. The Linda Ronstadt song made me cry. Good times

[@maximusmeridius3519]

That is not how I would expect someone to reacts after eating shrooms and watching the last of us. I'd expect pure panic

[@_grem_]

@@maximusmeridius3519 in reasonable doses with experience, any form of entertainment can be incredibly intense and engaging on psychadelics. might not be the best idea in the world, but i watched the pilot of the Punisher while tripping absolute balls with my buddies, might been insanely violent but it was so intense to watch something like that when tripping.

[@JoyLearnSallay]

I tried some first time again in 18 yrs...Pinocchio on Netflix...awesome. A beautiful Sunday winter afternoon and look mom, no February blahs ☺

[@BlueStreakActual]

Watching TLOU on shrooms would have me screaming like a Vietnam vet bro I can't imagine how you managed that 💀

[@anthonyfarias5076]

What is a magic mushroom?

[@krazypickles6157]

I’m currently growing edible mushrooms for the first time and I’ve been listening to this video a lot during bedtime. I want to learn how these fun guys develop and grow, even when I’m asleep.

[@Absolute_terror]

How excited was i to go to bed when I saw you posted a new video! Also appropriate that you’ve posted this topic whilst The Last Of Us is airing on tv 😂❤

[@carrotandpeas]

Coming to this video straight from a LoU playthrough 😎

[@verite]

French whisperer should have a cameo on the series!

[@PinkyPastellic]

I was looking for an asmr video where someone just reads facts about mushrooms and where different ones are found, what they're used for, etc (specific yes but I like mushrooms and asmr helps me sleep lol) and while this is so much more than mushrooms I'm so very excited to listen to this while I fall asleep.

[@onerva.]

ONCE AGAIN you pick a super interesting topic, I know I keep commenting this over and over again, but I really mean it!!

[@africanxhosaasmr]

Your thumbnail itself relaxes me 💆🏾‍♀️✨

[@HeatherDevona]

As the old joke goes you are a fun guy (fungi) to be with, and in this case a fungi to listen and relax with :-) Another excellent topic, thanks so much.

[@ThePatriotParadox]

I absolutely love this content for my love of mushrooms and mycology for a long time, and now with the hit show THE LAST OF US playing of of an apocalyptic situation due to a certain strain of mycelium this is even more popular than ever. Not to mention your overview and voice can turn some mundane subjects into things worth listening lol. Thanks for picking this new, wonderful and fascinating topic!

[@icewink7100]

Wow! Great timing! I've just gotten obsessed with learning about fungi/mycology in the last week! So I'm really happy you made a video about them!

[@teastillwell5736]

Your videos help me so much, I struggle with high anxiety and it gets really difficult when it comes time to sleep, I have to literally wait until my body can’t take it anymore to sleep , I really appreciate your videos and your time, thank you for helping me calm down and sleep

[@Ктоя-ь1м]

Thank you so much! I've been searching for mushroom related asmr for so long, but the only videos I stumbled across were enoki eating videos 😅

[@heatherrogers548]

I love your science talks. And tonight, you bring us biology. Thank you French Whisperer. This is a nice treat.

[@MrJeffrey938]

I don't think I could name 3 people I've learned more from; and none so comfortably. Thanks again.

[@FamousFind]

If this was public education…. I think we would win!

[@MrJeffrey938]

@@FamousFind I let myself believe he teaches in public school

[@ThePeacefulWhisper]

I am so excited to listen to this! Mushrooms are my favorite topic. 🥰🍄

[@Demigord]

that's a little weird for a favorite topic, but not going to asmr-shame

[@lunar.nepneus]

@@Demigord not mushroom left for other topics m8

[@jackstone8074]

@@lunar.nepneus Good one.

[@ganymede4030]

@@Demigord Mycology is actually incredibly fascinating! Very, very fun the learn about

[@shafffffff]

Im a biology student with mycology as my main thesis topic and i appreciate the effort to make this video, thank you so much ❤

[@pyroryx]

I'm not sure if it's a common angle in your videos as of late, but I absolutely adore the close-up of the items you're holding. It adds to the production value in my inexperienced opinion! Great as always ❤️

[@mysticwater9056]

Everybody gangsta until cordyceps mutates

[@poetryjones7946]

😹😹👏🏽

[@whatzittooya3873]

I was just reading about fungi for my biology finals! Fascinating stuff. Thank you!

[@LdyCalvrt22]

Thank you so much for all the time and effort and detail you out into these! My son and I love listening to these together especially on nights when he is struggling to fall asleep. Your voice is so melodic and the information you provide is amazing! We appreciate you very much - with gratitude from Tennesse, USA

[@princecharlez3516]

a video from you that i didn’t know i wanted but now that i have it i can’t imagine living without it!

[@littlevoice_11]

It's always such a relief to hear a new video from you at night! I've had to resort to subscribing to other sleep story channels to bridge the gaps in your posting schedule. But nothing compares to you 🙏 This topic makes me wonder if you'll explore the myths and stories of rainforests? I know many are inspired by the plants and fungi that inhabit them. Such as the way fungi communicate with one another and other trees. Anyway, I wish you a peaceful night's sleep.

[@trudeyhenley4982]

Great idea!

[@littlevoice_11]

@@trudeyhenley4982 thank you 😊

[@ApocalypseStyle]

As a mycology enthusiast, this was amazingly well done. Like all your videos.

[@jackstone8074]

Such a coincidence to see you upload this. Just last night I ate some magic mushrooms (Amanita Muscaria, aka Fly Agaric) and as the trip began to peak I laid down to sleep and put on one of your videos. I was thinking "it would be cool if he did one on mushrooms." Thanks for this. I'm sure I will find it fascinating.

[@kellyowens7417]

I just want you to know how much I appreciate you and all your hard work on these videos. It's really amazing 👏 You help me sleep so much, so ty.

[@yandesombres5609]

I never comment on videos but I love your channel, the subjects you go through are always interesting. I have been listening to asmr for maybe 8 years now but finding a content which makes me sleep and makes me learn is incredible. I usually watch the video like 15-20 time because I usually fall asleep after 10-15 min and it continues running. I don't get how or why youtube doesn't put forward such quality content, you deserve to be on the top of asmr channels. Je te passe le bonjour de France

[@rikkiyoung6277]

Keep up the good work you really do keep me chilled out I have adha and have. Had for 33 years listening to you on a bad day helps thanks for posting 🥰

[@CharGC123]

Wow, I loved this! As usual, so well done, informative, and relaxing! I would love a continuation, nature and the sciences are fascinating! Thank you so much!

[@oscargustaverejlander.]

The French Whisperer is such a fun guy!

[@hollyholm7603]

I see what you did there!!!😊. Very Funny!

[@mothercain]

♥️

[@TanjaHermann]

Again a very interesting story, thank you. I have a mixed attitude towards fungi because they (mystery yeasts) sent me to the hospital for a week as a teenager when I was dunked in the thermal lake of Heviz, Hungary and involuntarily swallowed a large mouthful of the peaty water. The doctors said that it can really get critical if that stuff gets into your bloodstream.

[@younwit]

How wonderful! My favourite subject and kind of speaking in slow and delicate way!

[@OGSinisterPotato]

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[@queenelizabeth4242]

I love your voice. I studied the french language for 4 years; from my 1st year in middle school to my 2nd year in high school. I was never fluent. I could never "get" it. My brain forced English on me. I love your voice.

[@shardanette1]

Normally, I'd be very excited about his subject. But I just watched the first episode of "Last of Us" last night, and now I'm a little apprehensive about it. I'll get over it by tonight, though. And I won't watch a new episode before then.

[@beebo907]

I love your videos! From Kodiak, Alaska!! I listen to you every night :)

[@s-c..]

This is so good! I’m going to have to listen to it again when I’m awake! Thank you Frenchie ❤

[@dieruedin357]

The probably most precious species on earth... Thank you 🙏

[@Medusa.0.o]

Just in time for a nap. Sad that the videos always put me to sleep, but good for the algorithm as I have to watch them multiple times...

[@Keytium]

Truly wonderful. I can't express just how delightfully informative and relaxing this was.

[@beabice5456]

Since I’ve discovered your channel I fall asleep only with your videos! OMG YOU ARE INCREDIBLY TALENTED and one of biggest hopes is to have one of your amazing stories told in Italian! I know it might be difficult but It would be my favorite video for sure 😍

[@Cuttlebooper]

Has he spoken of tardigrades? I think that'd be neat

[@BelleMichele99]

halo monsieur thanks for all your hard work. your videos always help me slow my mind and fall asleep and i can’t thank you enough. wishing your channel all the happiness and success possible! ❤

[@birbelle]

This is making me super sleepy but I’m also way too interested in it to fall asleep 😩

[@MarshallTheArtist]

This is so relaxing after watching The Last of Us. In April, make a video about the IRS.

[@tinkitank4898]

What a beautiful voice, what a beautiful video, I always stay here. I love everything that is nature or reminds me of fantasy things💗

[@ladysensei1487]

I’ve been watching since 50k subs. This guy is the best at ASMR there is.

[@naturalhighasmr504]

YESSS. I love mushrooms, so excited for this.

[@jdprettynails]

Fascinating! I love the wide range of topics this channel covers

[@hillsxx5967]

The production on your videos age like fine wine 🍷

[@phamlengocanh]

I love the voice, this is the real informative channel

[@spaydthesuperhero]

🐱 May we have an ASMR on microscopic lifeforms?

[@meabhmurphy9090]

Just a warning: amatoxins are not broken down by cooking. The heat needed to destroy them would destroy the mushroom first. I'll grant that the video doesn't directly say they *are* broken down by cooking, but it's worth making clear that cooking doesn't reduce the danger.

[@leongolgo9950]

I keep clicking on ASMR videos that are too interesting to fall asleep to!

[@mellymel6268]

Excited for sleep now thanks French 😘

[@eloisehewitt224]

Mushrooms! I can’t wait to fall asleep to this and have mushroom-themed dreams!

[@57Edgewater]

Beautiful visuals! What a treat!

[@simoneunkel2240]

You did it!! Thanks!! 🙏🏼

[@hannahl.9614]

I could quite literally jump for joy! A new French Whisperer vid right on time? And a subject I'm excited about? Jackpot ☺️ off to snooze city

[@sirpizza2044]

I’m really loving the new camera angle!

[@zuziasmr]

This is some FABULOUS ASMR! SO unique, glad I found you!

[@onmysleave]

Yessss I’m so here for ASMR fungi content

[@ka.phryne]

This is amazing! So soothing, and I learned so much.

[@louiselincoln]

Thank you for your videos - they are brilliant and you've essentially cured my insomnia.

[@Lionne]

I haven’t even listened to it yet and I already like it 😊

[@angelrose8464]

I love this one! Biology is my favourite! 💕 merci beaucoup!

[@MATORIBATHORY]

Adding to my sleep playlist already

[@JoyLearnSallay]

Always fascinating yet soothing. I love your detail and passion. Merci from insomnia in Canada.

[@JennaThePanda]

This is my favorite one yet 💕

[@prenimystic]

This is so calming, beautiful, and amazing. 🤍

[@BlurryFace-101]

This is the best one yet! I realy aprisiate that you make your vids❤

[@lisa2stewart]

🍜🌌💕I WOULD like to say I loved the whole video and I love anything about fungi, BUT I CAN'T because I was ASLEEP 10 minutes or less in!!! French Whisperer I suffer from severe insomnia and You are the only thing including sleep drugs and except for (only)one particular Marie kondo TED talk that has ever put me to sleep so fast! (How long has it been since Marie kondo was popular? She has kids and doesn't live that lifestyle anymore LOL) you sure are a godsend!🍜🌌💕😴😴😴

[@Lalalololalo]

This is perfect!! I love fungi!!!!!!!! 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@harmony5487]

I can already tell that this is a fun gi Looking forward to watching future content I'm gonna go cry 👍🤔

[@ec-tj9is]

I can’t wait to listen to this!!

[@recfin23]

Could you make a video on the history of mountaineering ? Or perhaps the path which led to the first summit of Everest?

[@anonymouspigeon1]

i almost jumped up in my bed when i saw this video !! gahd damn this looks interesting time to bombard my friends with shroom facts tmr

[@annaschoonen4500]

Thank you so much for your videos❤

[@YasashiOkami]

I don't know how I end in this video but I love it

[@martyplayz3071]

Just watched episode 4 of The Last Of Us today so this is perfect!

[@TerroristSquadx1]

Amazing content, every your story is present for us :3

[@sethruf8993]

I'd have you over, but I don't have mush room. My loss- I've heard you're a fun gi.

[@EmilyWood1996]

I don’t like to eat mushrooms but I love them so much. I respect them and I also fear them. They cannot be killed in a way that matters and I’m here for it.

[@xmissxvictoriax]

So excited for this!! ❤

[@Tommy-or6ti]

Can't get over the fact that of course it's the _French_ Whisperer spending an hour deliberating on Mushrooms. After all, even as an Englishman, I have to attest your nation better uses them, and more ubiquitously too, might I add. Champignon Special

[@nagusinak]

Soy un acérrimo seguidor tuyo y me encantan tus vídeos.Me gusta la micología y el mundo fungí.Me encantaría que algún día hicieses otra vez un vídeo en Español y por supuesto si fuera este mejor.Muchas gracias por tus vídeos.

[@gagemcdonnell]

This make me think of “the last of us”

[@shaunsmith9801]

The French Whisperer is a really fun guy

[@lexam665]

Loved this thank you

[@Asmrhero]

Good relaxation everyone 😴

[@matthewcromar9944]

I'm guessing that you posted this around 6 P.M. (your local time) how close am I? BTW I live for your educational videos. Thank you for your content! If I could make a request it would be for a video on psychology

[@Demigord]

well he's in chile, a famously narrow country in the 1 time zone sense

[@matthewcromar9944]

@@Demigord lol yeah but when I posted I believe the video was 3 hours old, and yet his timestamp comment was itself timestamped HOURS before the video was posted. So I asked my question.

[@AWESOMEALPHA68420]

my autism is gona go wild with this one lol. mycology is one of my special interests and i love learning more about them :)

[@straysignatus1382]

Same here! I highly recommend reading "Entangled life" by Merlin Sheldrake

[@prismpyre7653]

What a fun topic! I have a totally unrelated pitch for you, in the category of of the videos you do about abandoned places.. and/or failed utopias. Lately I have been on a bit of a kick watching stuff about failed theme parks and other such attractions, so as you can imagine I have seen a few things about Euro Disneyland... something which it seems to me *anyone* who knows *any* French person at all should have clearly known would be a disaster. However, if you were to tell that rather amusing tale, it would give you a great opportunity to reprise your snobby-Parisean-realtor character for an encore performance! I imagine you could write a very funny scene about him being approached by Disney executives about acquiring the land for their abomination, and being torn and agonized by the conflict between his desire to make a HUGE commission, and every other fiber of his being crying out in disgust at the notion and the idea of his playing a role in the disnification of France. XD I know you don't like to do mean characters usually but in this case those same qualities in the character would be subverted and turned inward. Or towards a greater foe- alien vs predator style. I have listened to that bit 3 or 4 times and you still have me in stitches EVERY time I hear it. Thanks for another great video.

[@JAMUSMCGAMUS]

Yay!! Mycology, and just in time for the last of us