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The Force of Nature PodcastEp 25 - Melinda Turner: Bridging the Gap Between Soil & Animal HealthIn this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Melinda Turner, an independent farm advisor, shares her expertise in animal nutrition and soil health. Melinda challenges common misconceptions about ruminant nutrition in New Zealand, stressing the importance of balanced diets, effective grazing management, and informed nutritional advice to improve animal health and meat quality. We also speak about industry corruption that obstructs progress and emphasizes the need for greater understanding of livestock nutritional needs.
https://www.facebook.com/FarmNutrientsNZ/
2025-04-201h 07The Force of Nature PodcastEp 24 - Challenges and Opportunities in Uruguayan Agriculture with Magdalena IturriaIn this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, host Conan Moynihan speaks with Magdalena Iturria, a soil health expert from Uruguay. We discuss her journey from chemical engineering to agriculture, the unique challenges faced by Uruguayan farmers, and the importance of soil health in sustainable farming practices. Magdalena shares insights on the establishment of her company, Sosei, and the growing interest in regenerative agriculture in Uruguay. The conversation also touches on the misconceptions surrounding profitability and sustainability in farming, the role of women in agriculture, and the transformative experience of the CREATE program.
https://soseibioag.co...2025-04-0840 min
The Stag Roar: Life Less OrdinaryEp331: Conan Moynihan; Force of NatureJOIN THE STAG ROAR COMMUNITYForce of Nature Consulting specializes in offering tailored farm consultancy and coaching services to pastoral farmers. Their approach goes beyond the traditional solutions, as they guide agribusinesses to thrive while minimizing their environmental footprint. They work in a partnership that emphasizes growth, self-reliance, and continuous learning to create long-term success within your business.Their goal is clear: to help farmers become unstoppable forces of nature. Conan is a passionate advocate for New Zealand's food and fibre industry with over 7 years' experience in the environmental space and a number of years of practical farming experience. Hai...2025-03-281h 58
The Three Questions with Andy RichterBobby Moynihan: Drunken Youth Stories (The Andy Richter Call-In Show)SNL great Bobby Moynihan joins "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" this week to hear your Drunken Youth Stories! In this episode of Andy’s weekly SiriusXM radio show, callers share stories about the world's worst massage experience, getting banned from local radio, peeing your pants, bad Thanksgiving memories, and much more.Want to call in? Fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER or dial 855-266-2604.This episode previously aired on SiriusXM’s Conan O’Brien Radio (ch. 104). If you’d like to hear these episodes in advance, new episodes premiere exclusively for SiriusXM s...2025-03-281h 00The Force of Nature PodcastEp 23 - Building Community Through Food with Cole MannixIn this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, host Conan Moynihan speaks with Cole Mannix, founder of Old Salt Co-op, about his journey in the meat industry, the challenges faced by ranchers, and the innovative business model of Old Salt Co-op. Cole shares insights on the importance of community engagement, the need for a more resilient food system, and the existential necessity of decommodifying agriculture. The conversation highlights the connection between ecological stewardship and food production, emphasizing the role of local farmers in creating sustainable food systems.
https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/
2025-03-2553 min
That Show Hasn't Been Funny In Years: an SNL podcast on Radio MisfitsThat Show – Sketches That Bombed, Part 3They may have gotten laughs at the table read or killed during rehearsal, but for some reason, these sketches completely tanked on live television. On this episode of That Show…, Nick looks back at five Saturday Night Live sketches that bombed in front of a national audience.
You’ll hear those disastrous moments, the stories behind them, and a breakdown of what went wrong—some of them are actually pretty funny! Talented performers like Christina Applegate, Dakota Johnson, John Goodman, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Bobby Moynihan, and Mary Gross all played a part in these infamous misfires.
...2025-03-1251 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp22 - - Community: The Heart of Agriculture with Sadie CollinsIn this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Sadie Collins from Highland Harmony Farm shares her journey as a farmer in Montana, discussing the challenges of farming in their climate, the transition to regenerative practices, and the importance of education in agriculture. We also discuss the evolution of wheat and its nutritional decline, the importance of connecting with consumers through farmers' markets, and the value of community and human interaction.
https://www.highlandharmonyfarm.com/
2025-03-0446 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp 21 - Understanding nutrient density with Dan KittredgeIn this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Dan Kittredge shares his journey from a small organic farm in Massachusetts to founding the Bionutrient Food Association. He discusses the importance of nutrient density in food, the significance of brix as a measure of plant health, and the connection between soil health and human health. We discuss the need for a shift in agricultural practices to focus on quality over quantity, and how this can lead to improved health outcomes for both people and the planet.
For more of Dan's work:
https://www.b...2025-02-1150 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp20 - Connecting Land and Heritage with Josh GilbertIn this episode, host Conan speaks with Josh Gilbert, a Worimi man from New South Wales, Australia. Josh shares his deep connection to the land and his family's agricultural history, spanning over 60,000 years. He discusses the importance of Indigenous agricultural practices, storytelling, and leadership in the agricultural sector. Josh emphasizes the potential for a future where Indigenous knowledge and practices are integrated into modern agriculture, creating a more sustainable and inclusive system.
https://www.joshuagilbert.co/
2025-01-2841 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp19 - Intentional Growth: Shaping 2025 with PurposeIn this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan discusses his intentions for 2025, focusing on goal setting through intentionality. He emphasizes the importance of growth, collaboration, setting boundaries, authenticity, and health and wellness. Conan shares his personal experiences and insights on how these areas will shape his year and the impact they can have on his business and personal life.
2025-01-1433 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp 18 - The Economic Opportunity of Soil Health with Canaan AhuIn this episode, Conan chats to Canaan Ahu the CEO of Agrownomics, a independent soil and fertility company based in Christchurch, New Zealand. They discuss various aspects of agriculture, focusing on the importance of understanding soil health, the role of foliar applications, challenges in agricultural research, and the significance of grazing management. Canaan is a big advocate for the need for a holistic approach to farming that includes understanding soil biology and structure, as well as the significance of education in empowering farmers to make informed decisions themselves.
https://www.agrownomics.co.nz/
2024-12-1751 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp 17 - Wingman for Farmers: Mark Benns on Trust, Empathy, and Herd ImprovementIn this episode of The Force of Nature Podcast, Conan chats to the legend that is Mark Benns from Wingman. Mark is a former dairy farmer turned to New Zealand's first independent herd improvement consultancy. We cover the importance of openness in the agricultural industry, his transition from farming to consulting, and the significance of empathy and trust in building relationships with farmers. Mark shares his journey of herd improvement and how he aims to help farmers enhance their operations through his business, Wingman.
https://www.yourwingman.co.nz/
2024-12-1039 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp16 - Creating pride in New Zealand's food products is essential for market success with Melissa BaerIn this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan interviews Melissa Baer from Backstory Tech, who shares her journey from growing up on an organic farm in Canada to starting a tech company focused on building brand trust in the food industry. We discuss the importance of marketing in agriculture, the challenges of understanding consumer preferences and the need for collaboration within the industry.
To connect with Melissa:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissabaer/?originalSubdomain=nz
https://www.backstorytech.com/about-us
2024-11-2641 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp15 - The Role of Pasture Species in Parasitism with John NiezenIn this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, host Conan interviews John Niezen, an expert in dairy farming and agricultural research. John shares his extensive background, including his experiences in various countries and the importance of understanding farmer insights in agricultural practices. The conversation delves into his research and the challenges of parasite management in sheep, the role of pasture species, and the significance of soil health. John also shares his extensive experience in dairy farming across various countries, discussing the challenges and innovations in the industry and offers insights into improving dairy nutrition and animal welfare.
2024-11-131h 03The Force of Nature PodcastEp14 - Curiosity and Coaching in Agriculture with Greg MummIn this episode of the Force of Nature podcast, Conan speaks with Greg Mumm, a first-generation farmer from Kangaroo Valley, Australia. Greg shares his journey from a professional rugby coaching to pursuing his dream of farming at the age of 40. He discusses the challenges and learning experiences of running a regenerative farm, the importance of community and family values, and the innovative approach he is taking with dairy beef.
To follow Greg and his family's journey:
https://www.facebook.com/RosewoodFarmKV/
https://www.rosewoodfarmstay.com.au/
2024-10-2945 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp13 - Farmers as Carbon Sequestration Superheroes with Siobhan GriffinSiobhan Griffin has managed and owned farms for 30 years in New York State and Vermont where she delved into organic and holistic regenerative management of dairy cattle and finishing beef. With the goal of producing healthy food for families, she built a solar powered cheese plant on her farm and learned quickly that healthy cows on healthy, diverse grassland supported the best tasting cheese and meat. She relocated to New Zealand in 2017 and now lives at Ridgepark Farm with her partner and 4200 ewes on 400 hectares. She plans to spend the next chapter of her life keeping pastoral farmers on t...2024-10-1553 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp12 - The Soil Carbon Opportunity for NZ Farmers with VerdiIn this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with two of the founders of Verdi, Nic Conland and Jason Cruise. Verdi provides New Zealand farmers the opportunity to improve soil health and earn income through soil carbon credits. We cover the importance of soil carbon, their verification process, the opportunity for NZ farmers and the country and a whole lot more.
https://verdi.nz/
2024-10-0153 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp11 - Understanding NLP and Mindset in Farming with Andrew SavageAndrew Savage is today's guest on the podcast who has created Savage Rural Consulting to help agribusinesses simplify and optimise their business and goals. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including farming experiences, agribusiness consulting, NLP, money mindset, and the challenges faced by farmers. We discussed the impact of values, beliefs, and biases on decision-making and the importance of recognizing and addressing these factors.
https://savageruralbusiness.com/
2024-09-2854 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp 10 - The Power of Making Decisions (Solo Podcast)For episode 10, I decided to celebrate my first year in business by recording a podcast sharing a bit of insight into what I have learnt or aim learning as a business owner and how that applies to agricultural businesses.
I discuss the importance of making decisions, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, responding rather than reacting to situations, and investing in personal development.
2024-08-0831 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp 9 - Utilizing young dairy beef can create low-carbon, high-value beef market products with Daniel CarsonIn this episode I talk to the creator of the Miti Beef Bar and founder of Alps to Ocean Foods, Daniel Carson. Daniel explains the concept behind Alps to Ocean Foods, which focuses on utilizing young dairy beef to create a low-carbon, high-value meat snack and protein bar. He highlights the opportunities for scale and innovation in the manufacturing beef market and the potential benefits for farmers and the environment and the potential for New Zealand to capture more value in the meat snacks market.
Contact Daniel here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-carson-1670451aa/ 2024-07-251h 15The Force of Nature PodcastEp 8 - Empowering Farmers to Govern Their Data with Tim GiesekeIn episode 8 I speak with Tim Gieseke EcoCommerce company in Minnesota, USA.
Tim discusses the concept of eco-commerce and the Natural Capital Unit (NCU) as a way to account for ecosystem services in agriculture. He emphasizes the need for a singular accounting system that allows farmers to govern their own data and integrate it with market demands. Giesicki proposes the NCU as a geospatial bushel basket for the 21st century, providing a standardized unit for measuring natural capital. He also highlights the importance of including all landscapes, including oceans and parking lots, in the accounting system. The biggest c...2024-07-1058 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp 7 - Innovative Farmers: Challenging Tradition and Finding Success with John KingIn episode 7 I speak with John King from Succession. John is a certified Holistic Management® educator who travels throughout New Zealand to talk with and teach groups and individuals to manage holistically and tap into regenerative farming techniques.
John has also written a book "Curiosity" about real experiences of farmers confronted and confused by outcomes of their actions and decisions and what they did to bring things back on track while challenging conventional beliefs about farming, business and resource management.
https://succession.co.nz/?file=home-page
Johns Book: https://www...2024-06-261h 03The Force of Nature PodcastEp 6 - Mastering Your Mind and Making Conscious Choices with Sarah RobbIn episode 6 I speak with Sarah Robb from Spring with Sarah. Sarah is a certified coach, NLP Master Practitioner, speaker and author. She helps her clients retrain the brain and breakthrough beliefs and patterns that keep them stuck.
https://springwithsarah.com/
https://www.instagram.com/springwithsarah/
2024-06-1243 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp 5 - Training the eye can help farmers make informed decisions about grazing and forage utilization with Dr Woody LaneIn episode 5 I speak with Dr Woody Lane a livestock nutritionist, a forage and grazing specialist, and an author of books From the Feed Trough, Capturing Sunlight 1 and 2.
We discuss his experiences, different types of grazing, the 5 day rule, dinosaur grazing and his books.
https://www.woodylane.com/
2024-05-071h 22The Force of Nature PodcastEp 4 - Understanding the interconnectedness of soil health, plant growth, and animal performance is crucial in regenerative farming with Silas Hedley LawrenceIn episode 4 I speak to Silas Hedley Lawrence also known as Grassfed Farmer on Instagram. Silas is FAI’s Farm Manager, overseeing the commercial farming enterprise and coordinating the farm with its research obligations near Oxford.
Silas’ has eight years of experience managing farms regeneratively, with an emphasis on organic year-round grazing systems. With ties to New Zealand through his family dairy farm and kiwi fruit orchards, he maintains an emphasis on lean, profitable farming systems that also deliver on increasing biodiversity and soil health gains.
https://www.instagram.com/grassfed_farmer/?hl=en
2024-04-251h 15The Force of Nature PodcastEp 3 - Grazing systems play a crucial role in animal well-being, environmental protection, and overall farm productivity with Pablo GregoriniIn episode 3 I talk with Pablo Gregorini about his research on designing future grazing systems and browsing systems for grasslands and human health as well as dietary variety as opposed to diversity and monotony.
Pablo is the Professor of Livestock Production & Agricultural Systems at Lincoln University, as well as the director of the Lincoln University Pastoral Livestock Production Lab’ and Head of the Lincoln University Centre of Excellence for Designing Future Productive Landscapes.
To contact Pablo directly follow this link:
https://researchers.lincoln.ac.nz/pablo.gregorini
2024-03-2755 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp 2 - Total Grazing with Jim Elizondo Part 2In episode 2 we pick up the second half of our chat with Jim Elizondo from Real Wealth Ranching to learn about his Total Grazing Program and what he has observed over his career.
https://www.rwranching.com/
2024-03-1451 minThe Force of Nature PodcastEp1 - Total Grazing with Jamie Elizondo (Part 1)In this first episode I interview Jaime (Jim) Elizondo from Real Wealth Ranching based in Texas to hear about his background and learn more about his Total Grazing Program. My interview with Jaime has been broken into two episodes as he had so much knowledge and value to share.
https://www.rwranching.com/
2024-03-0639 minThe Force of Nature PodcastIntroductory PodcastA short episode to introduce The Force of Nature Podcast, who I am and what it is all about.
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That's HistoryEllie Kemper and Bobby Moynihan discuss Cleopatra and StalinRob accidentally double-books Ellie Kemper and Bobby Moynihan who discuss in great detail the similarities and differences between Cleopatra and Stalin. LINKS!That's History Podcast: https://www.thats-history.com/Jett Road Studios: https://www.jettroadstudios.com/FOLLOW THAT'S HISTORY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thats_history_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/that.s.history.podcast/ Twitter: https://www.https://twitter.com/ThatsHistoryPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatshistorypodFOLLOW JETT ROAD STUDIOS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jettroadstudiosABOUT "THAT...2023-11-3016 min
The Comedy Cellar: Live from the TableMichael Moynihan and Alingon MitraMichael Moynihan is a correspondent for Vice news and co-host of the Fifth Column Podcast. Alingon Mitra is Comedy Cellar regular who has performed on Conan, Colbert, and Comedy Central. He has also been a writer for Adam Ruins Everything and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.2021-09-171h 31