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Occasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #40 - What About the Bothans? (Andor S2E10-12)We finish our review of Star Wars: Andor with season 2 -- episodes 10 - 12. As we all guessed, this series ends right where the Rogue One movie starts. But before that, we tie up all the loose ends for the characters we've come to love over the last two seasons. We weren't really surprised at where they ended up for the most part. Although we do have some great ideas for future books or shows for some of them. K2-SO stole the show for one of us (Eric) while Kleya's "Mission: Impossible" hospital scenes was another's favorite (Jason). And we...2025-07-1639 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #40 - What About the Bothans? (Andor S2E10-12)We finish our review of Star Wars: Andor with season 2 -- episodes 10 - 12. As we all guessed, this series ends right where the Rogue One movie starts. But before that, we tie up all the loose ends for the characters we've come to love over the last two seasons. We weren't really surprised at where they ended up for the most part. Although we do have some great ideas for future books or shows for some of them. K2-SO stole the show for one of us (Eric) while Kleya's "Mission: Impossible" hospital scenes was another's favorite (Jason). And we...2025-07-1639 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationS5 - E14: Youth Education and Soil Health with Dara Booher, Pt. ISoil and agriculture provide us with something every day. Dara Booher is an agricultural educator with Shenandoah County Public Schools and a farmer-mentor coordinator with the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council and the Virginia Soil Health Coalition. Dara loves talking to youth and others about soil and agriculture. In this episode, Dara shares her enthusiasm for youth education and soil health with Mary, Eric, and Jeff, along with many teaching and demonstration resources (e.g., Enviroscape, Soil Your Undies, etc.) for immersive experiences and classroom fun.Dara recommends the National Agriculture in the Classroom teacher center for lesson...2025-07-0818 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationS5 - E11: Common Ties: Cooperation and Sustainability with Elizabeth McMullen and Garland Mason of Organic Valley, Pt. IPublic Relations Specialist Elizabeth McMullen and Sustainability Funding and Communications Specialist Garland Mason of Organic Valley Cooperative join Mary and Eric to share about the common ties that are essential to the farmer-owned cooperative. Cooperation and a strong commitment to the sustainability of small and mid-size family farms, local culture, and community are the most basic ties. In this episode, Elizabeth and Garland outline the history of Organic Valley and how the business started as a vegetable cooperative in 1988 and now has over 1,500 dairy farmer-member owners in 29 states with an average herd size of 70 cows per farm. Preserving s...2025-05-2718 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #37 - The Confusion Continues (Andor S2E1-3)Eric and Jason move on from Marvel shows (see the last few podcasts) and on to Star Wars as Disney+ has started their epic flood of episodes for the second, and last, season of Star Wars: Andor. It's a good thing Disney+ released a recap of season one as it's been three years since that came out. Although that didn't help us remember most of the supporting characters names. Nor remember all the details around Mon Mothma's complicated Rebellion financing scheme. However, that did not stop our enjoyment of episodes 1 - 3. We loved all the wedding ceremony details for...2025-05-1056 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #37 - The Confusion Continues (Andor S2E1-3)Eric and Jason move on from Marvel shows (see the last few podcasts) and on to Star Wars as Disney+ has started their epic flood of episodes for the second, and last, season of Star Wars: Andor. It's a good thing Disney+ released a recap of season one as it's been three years since that came out. Although that didn't help us remember most of the supporting characters names. Nor remember all the details around Mon Mothma's complicated Rebellion financing scheme. However, that did not stop our enjoyment of episodes 1 - 3. We loved all the wedding ceremony details for...2025-05-1056 min
The Eric Deters ShowKamala's Crazy Speech | Eric Deters ShowERIC DETERS SHOW May 2, 2025 NATIONAL 1. Trump/National Day of Prayer 2. Trump/Alabama 3. Scott Jennings 4. Mickelson/Schumer 5. Kamala’s Speech 6. DOGE/Federal Reserve 7. Mike Waltz/UN 8. Joe Biden/View 9. Bill Gates/Daughter 10. Steve Doocy 11. Hunter/IRS 12. Virginia Giuffre’s Father 13. Rep. Thanedar/118 Beagles WORLD NEWS 14. China Blames US For Covid POP CULTURE 15. “RUST”/Alec Baldwin SPORTS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES 16. Knicks Close Out 17. Nuggets/Clippers/Game 7 18. Haliburton Dad Banned 19. Elway Was Driving Golf Cart SHAKESPEARE INSULT 20. Clay Brained Dizzy Eyed Maggot2025-05-0205 min
The Industrial Talk Podcast NetworkEric Thompson with IRISS
Scott MacKenzie hosts Eric Thompson on the Industrial Talk Podcast, highlighting IRISS' E-Sentry solution for asset management and reliability. Eric explains that E-Sentry is a condition-based monitoring software for critical electrical assets, integrating hardware and software to provide 24/7 monitoring. The solution includes sensors for ultrasound, temperature, humidity, and vibration, and can retrofit existing infrared (IR) windows with smart sensors. E-Sentry also offers a cloud-based platform for real-time alerts and AI assistance, aiming to enhance maintenance efficiency and safety. The conversation emphasizes the importance of digitalizing maintenance processes and the role of AI in addressing the "silver tsunami" of retiring experts.
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4 The Soil: A ConversationS5 - E5: Hands-On Community Agriculture Work with Nicole Shuman of Cornerstone Farm, Part IContext is foundational to authentic, experiential learning, and understanding how to build soil health within a landscape context. Hands-on educational activities and programs help students of all ages better understand the context and real-life application of learning objectives, principles, and practices. Nicole Shuman is a community agriculturalist with Henrico County Public Schools. Nicole shares her experience with Mary, Jeff, and Eric and how she became interested in soil health and agricultural education work, Nicole specifically talks about her community agriculture work at Cornerstone Farm at Fairfield Middle School and how the farm helps get the students outside and gives them...2025-03-0418 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationS5 - E4: Cultivating Wellness from the Soil Up with Farmer Cee of Green Heffa Farms, Part IIClarenda "Farmer Cee" Stanley of Green Heffa Farms is someone who does not take health and wellness for granted but actively seeks to catalyze and cultivate wellness from the soil up. Farmer Cee is the founding CEO and owner of Green Heffa Farms, a black woman-owned Certified B Corporation, wellness brand, and herb farm based in North Carolina. Farmer Cee believes everyone can start on a path to wellness with care of the soil beneath their feet. In this episode, Farmer Cee shared with Mary, Jeff, and Eric what Green Heffa Farms does to care for the land, s...2025-02-1818 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #22 - Chekhov's Halitosis (Farscape S2E21-22)While Jason and I deal with colds, work and other IRL stuff, enjoy our final episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy and we'll see you soon with new episodes!
Eric and Jason close out season two of Farscape with a pair of episodes reviews and then the season two review, lowlights and highlights.
First up, Liars, Guns and Money (Part 3): P...2025-02-071h 05Occasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #22 - Chekhov's Halitosis (Farscape S2E21-22)While Jason and I deal with colds, work and other IRL stuff, enjoy our final episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy and we'll see you soon with new episodes!
Eric and Jason close out season two of Farscape with a pair of episodes reviews and then the season two review, lowlights and highlights.
First up, Liars, Guns and Money (Part 3): P...2025-02-071h 05
4 The Soil: A ConversationS5 - E3: Defying Obstacles, Bringing Voices to Sustainability with Farmer Cee of Green Heffa Farms, Part IDefying obstacles, honoring the land, and giving voice to sustainability and business ethics requires commitment and dedication to a vision. Clarenda "Farmer Cee" Stanley is a visionary entrepreneur, farmer, herbalist, and advocate for ethical business and sustainable living. Known affectionately as "Farmer Cee," she is the founding CEO of Green Heffa Farms, a wellness brand and herb farm that celebrates the power of nature to heal and nourish. Beyond her work as an executive, farmer, and herbalist, Farmer Cee is also a passionate educator and community leader. Her farm has achieved the distinction of becoming the nation's premier B...2025-02-0417 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationS5 - E2: Understanding Context, Establishing Baselines with Rick Clark of Farm Green, Part IIUnderstanding context and establishing baselines are critical for developing systematic approaches to change for the right reasons. Rick Clark of Clark Land & Cattle and Farm Green Consulting is a fifth-generation farmer who farms 6,000 plus acres of certified organic crops in Warren County, Indiana. In addition to cash, oilseed, and cover crops, Rick raises cattle and sheep using his system of regenerative organic stewardship with no tillage. Through the years, Rick has worked to reduce synthetic inputs on his farm and focused on the return on the investment of any input and how that affects overall profitability.In talking...2025-01-2119 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationS5 - E1: Commitment and System Balance with Rick Clark of Farm Green, Part IBuilding soil health and finding system balance requires commitment, fortitude, adaptability, and working with Mother Nature. Rick Clark of Clark Land & Cattle and Farm Green Consulting is a fifth-generation farmer in Warren County, Indiana. Rick farms corn, soybeans, wheat, milo, cover crops, small grains, and other oilseed crops using regenerative organic no-till methods and systems thinking on all his acreage. Rick refers to his system as regenerative organic stewardship with no tillage. Rick was a guest speaker at the recent Profitable Soil Health Field Day held in Franklin County, Virginia.In talking with Mary, Jeff, and Eric about...2025-01-0718 min
Business Problem Solvers with Eric AlspaughOrange County’s MedTech Ecosystem: Overcoming Challenges & Seizing Opportunities with Scott JohnsonBusiness Problem Solvers with Eric Alspaugh, Episode 10
In this episode of Business Problem Solvers, Eric Alspaugh speaks with Scott Johnson, president of DeviceAlliance and VP of Marketing and Business Development of M4D LLC, a medical device manufacturer, specializing in designing, developing, prototyping, testing, validating, and full-scale manufacturing novel endovascular technologies. DeviceAlliance is the only non-profit professional association offering an inclusive membership for all device professionals and is solely dedicated to serving the medical device industry of Southern California.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Scott’s view on local trends, cha...2024-12-2751 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 24: Flavor and Sustainability with Nate Sloan of Bloom Restaurant and Wine Bar, Part IINate Sloan, executive chef and owner of Bloom Restaurant and Wine Bar in Roanoke, Virginia shares with Jeff, Mary, and Eric how restaurants can be a conduit of flavor, sustainability, health, and food security. Nate grew up on his parents' farm in Franklin County, Virginia and these roots inspired his vision as a restaurateur and commitment to local farms and food entrepreneurs. Nate has worked in restaurants across the country and understands the importance of flavor and ingredient quality. Nate encourages everyone to have a conversation with farmers and explore their curiosity and what excites them about food and farming. S...2024-11-1917 min
Day24: Where Healthcare Meets Exponential Innovation03 - Scott Hamilton - From Olympic Gold Medal to Supporting the Latest Innovations in Cancer Care: A Conversation with Scott HamiltonIn a recent episode recorded in Nashville, I had the honor of interviewing Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton. Known not only for his remarkable achievements in figure skating but also for his dedication to impactful healthcare causes, Scott has channeled his champion spirit into the CARES Foundation. This foundation supports groundbreaking immunotherapy research for glioblastoma—a mission that holds personal significance for Scott and many families affected by this aggressive form of brain cancer.Scott shared how the CARES Foundation’s upcoming event, Scott Hamilton & Friends, promises a blend of entertainment and philanthropy, gathering the Nashville community to f...2024-11-141h 20Occasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #30 - Bribing and Vibing (Farscape S4E09, Agatha All Along S1E1-3)This time around Eric and Jason discuss Farscape season 4, episode 9 - A Prefect Murder. We both didn't think the different points of view story method worked on this one. We thought it would have been better off directed like a normal episode. But we did agree on the strongest plotline and the great John and Aeryn scenes.
Then we discuss the first 3 episodes of the latest Disney+ Marvel series, Agatha All Along. We liked the overall storyline so far and the way they threw everyone a curve with the opening episode. We hope some of the characters...2024-11-1458 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #30 - Bribing and Vibing (Farscape S4E09, Agatha All Along S1E1-3)This time around Eric and Jason discuss Farscape season 4, episode 9 - A Prefect Murder. We both didn't think the different points of view story method worked on this one. We thought it would have been better off directed like a normal episode. But we did agree on the strongest plotline and the great John and Aeryn scenes.
Then we discuss the first 3 episodes of the latest Disney+ Marvel series, Agatha All Along. We liked the overall storyline so far and the way they threw everyone a curve with the opening episode. We hope some of the characters...2024-11-1458 minThe Eric Deters ShowScott Vs. Thune For GOP Senate Control | Eric Deters ShowScott Vs. Thune For GOP Senate Control | Eric Deters Show | November 12, 2024 Eric Deters Media: Your Go-To for News, Politics, Sports, and Pop Culture Welcome to a high-energy lineup from Eric Deters Media! Your go-to source for political news of the day, sports, pop culture, and world events. Dive into the top stories, local updates, and global coverage with Eric and his team. • Eric Deters Show: Hard-hitting political commentary and today’s top headlines, analyzed and discussed by Eric. • Eric Deters Local News: Stay informed on key local stories from Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana, covering everything from crime to community update...2024-11-1208 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24-23: From Soil to Ingredient to Plate with Nate Sloan of Bloom Restaurant and Wine Bar, Part IIn this episode, we journey from soil to plate with Nate Sloan, the visionary owner and executive chef of Bloom Restaurant and Wine Bar in Roanoke, Virginia. Nate speaks with Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt about his journey from his roots in farming in Franklin County, Virginia to being a restaurateur committed to farm-to-table production. Nate has worked in restaurants across the country and understands the importance of flavor and ingredient quality. Nate sees the deep connections between food, soil health, eating well, and being in community; and he shares that we all can make choices to s...2024-11-0517 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #21-Relax, It's All Part of the Plan (Farscape S2E19-20)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Eric and Jason review the first two parts of Farscape’s second ever three part storyline, "Liars, Guns and Money". And during all that, wander off on tangents about Star Wars, the A-Team and past episodes of this here podcast.
First up, Part 1 - A Not So Simple Plan. Which is...2024-10-2454 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #21-Relax, It's All Part of the Plan (Farscape S2E19-20)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Eric and Jason review the first two parts of Farscape’s second ever three part storyline, "Liars, Guns and Money". And during all that, wander off on tangents about Star Wars, the A-Team and past episodes of this here podcast.
First up, Part 1 - A Not So Simple Plan. Which is...2024-10-2454 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 22: Finding Your Agroecological Voice and Lens with Nicole Masters of Integrity Soils Part IIAre you interested in community collaboration and finding your agroecological voice and lens? Nicole Masters, founder of Integrity Soils and author of For the Love of Soil, discusses how an agroecological lens is used to view entire farm systems and value human dynamics with Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt. Nicole has a love and fascination with soil but understands the risks involved with farming and starting new approaches to regenerating landscapes. Nicole highlights how "Biological Barbecues" were used in New Zealand to allow men and women to share their ideas and hear about emerging innovations in a...2024-10-2219 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 21: A Love and Fascination for the Soil with Nicole Masters of Integrity Soils Part IHow do we create a love and fascination for the soil to better fit into the landscape? Nicole Masters, founder of Integrity Soils and author of For the Love of Soil, shares with Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt how central people are to agroecology. Nicole grew up in New Zealand and developed an early love and fascination with soil. As an agroecologist, educator, systems thinker, and author, Nicole has extensive practical expertise and experiences in regenerative soil and landscape practices and coaching and training the trainers.Nicole will be a keynote speaker at the 2024 Virginia F...2024-10-0818 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #20 - I'm Nobody's Puppet! (Farscape S2E17-18)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Eric and Jason have been gone for a little while due to real life, but we’re back with two above average episodes to make up for it.
First up, The Ugly Truth, where Crais tries to get Moya’s crew to help him disarm Talyn. But things don’t go acco...2024-10-051h 01Occasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #20 - I'm Nobody's Puppet! (Farscape S2E17-18)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Eric and Jason have been gone for a little while due to real life, but we’re back with two above average episodes to make up for it.
First up, The Ugly Truth, where Crais tries to get Moya’s crew to help him disarm Talyn. But things don’t go acco...2024-10-051h 01
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 17: Horticultural Realities and Soil Health with Tim Ohlwiler of VCE Fauquier Part IWhat are the realities for building soil health in orchards and vineyards? Tree fruit and grapes require different strategies for reducing competition from other woody perennials and weeds. Tension can exist between balancing crop needs and building soil health in orchards and vineyards. Tim Ohlwiler is an extension agent for horticulture with Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) in Fauquier County, Virginia. Tim works with nurseries, landscapers, orchards, vineyards, small fruit growers, and vegetable growers in the Northern Piedmont Region. In this episode, Tim talks with Jeff, Mary, and Eric about horticultural realities and soil health and how he is wo...2024-08-1318 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 13: Artful, Healthy Grains and Bread with Nicolas Melas of Mill Song Bakery Pt. INicolas "Nico" Melas of Mill Song Bakery is a thought leader within Virginia's regional food systems and a catalyst with the expanding Common Grain Alliance. Nico and his family, along with a growing network of farmers, millers, bakers, and food businesses in Virginia and the greater Mid-Atlantic Region, are working through artful farming, milling, and baking to seed and feed a strong, resilient, diverse localized food grain economy. Jeff Ishee and Eric Bendfeldt talk with Nico about his journey in farming and baking and how healthy grains and bread benefit soil health, water quality, food security, and community nutrition. 2024-06-2517 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 11: Reinvigorating the Local Grain Economy with Madelyn Smith of the Common Grain Alliance Part IHow can we reinvigorate the local and regional grain economy? What is possible if grain farmers, millers, maltsters, bakers, brewers, pasta makers, educators, and researchers dream and work together? Why are local, high-quality, sustainably raised small grains like rye, oats, and others not more easily available in the Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic Region marketplace? Mary Sketch Bryant, Jeff Ishee, and Eric Bendfeldt speak with Executive Director Madelyn Smith of the Common Grain Alliance (CGA) about these questions and the growing effort to reinvigorate the local grain economy. Madelyn shares her journey of working on conservation and facilitating policy development for...2024-05-2119 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #23 - Odd Beginnings, Thrilling Endings (Farscape S4E02 - Bad Batch S3E12-15)We have our first multipart story of season 4 of Farscape. We review and discuss season 4, episode 2 - What Was Lost (Part 1): Sacrifice. Is it as good as the prior seasons' multiparters? Eric and Jason aren't sure. They both thought it was a confusing episode with parts both seen and unseen. Just what is going on with the Interions and this mysterious planet they're on? And what's up with the Old Woman and why's she acting all out of it? It does set things up though for the next episode where they hopefully will bring it home. But we at...2024-05-151h 07Occasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #23 - Odd Beginnings, Thrilling Endings (Farscape S4E02 - Bad Batch S3E12-15)We have our first multipart story of season 4 of Farscape. We review and discuss season 4, episode 2 - What Was Lost (Part 1): Sacrifice. Is it as good as the prior seasons' multiparters? Eric and Jason aren't sure. They both thought it was a confusing episode with parts both seen and unseen. Just what is going on with the Interions and this mysterious planet they're on? And what's up with the Old Woman and why's she acting all out of it? It does set things up though for the next episode where they hopefully will bring it home. But we at...2024-05-151h 07
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 9: Community, Dung Beetles, and a Good Steady Rain with Dr. Elizabeth Heilman of Wichita State University Part IIHave you ever been on a walk and observed a dung beetle or two rolling a bit of dung down the path? Have you wondered what conditions make a good steady rain? While many things are out of our control, we can control some things if we are willing to learn and work together as a community.Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, Professor of Education at Wichita State University, elaborates on the power of observation in ecology and farming with Mary Sketch Bryant, Jeff Ishee, and Eric Bendfeldt, specifically as the power of observation relates to weather patterns, peer-to-peer learning...2024-04-2318 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 8: Calm Your Lizard Down with Dr. Elizabeth Heilman of Wichita State University Part IAre you resistant to change or risk averse? You may need to calm your lizard down and understand how important safety and security are to change, risk aversion, and the adoption of new behaviors. Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, Professor of Education at Wichita State University, talks with Mary Sketch Bryant, Jeff Ishee, and Eric Bendfeldt about how our "lizard brains" relate to farming and ranching. For farmers and ranchers, many day-to-day factors (i.e., markets, weather, public policy, etc.) are out of their control. The lack of control can cause stress and anxiety that activate our lizard brains. 2024-04-0918 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #17 - Sex, Lies and Farscape (Farscape S2E11-12)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Eric and Jason watch the first two episodes of an amazing three part Farscape epic — "Look at the Princess".
In "Part 1: A Kiss is but a Kiss", we enter a world full of political and social intrigue. Crichton can’t catch a break between Aeryn, who can’t commit more to thei...2024-04-031h 03Occasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #17 - Sex, Lies and Farscape (Farscape S2E11-12)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Eric and Jason watch the first two episodes of an amazing three part Farscape epic — "Look at the Princess".
In "Part 1: A Kiss is but a Kiss", we enter a world full of political and social intrigue. Crichton can’t catch a break between Aeryn, who can’t commit more to thei...2024-04-031h 03
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 7: A Passion for Gardening with Bill "Pops" Patterson of Virginia USDA-NRCS Part IIA passion for gardening and tasty, flavorful tomatoes, cucumbers, and hot peppers continues to drive Bill Patterson's experimentation with crop rotations, mulching, composting, and winter and summer cover crops in his home garden. Mary Sketch Bryant and Eric Bendfeldt talked previously with Bill about his conservation work with soil health and grazing lands. Bill is equally passionate about his home garden as he is about farmers' grazing lands.He uses his garden as an experimentation station to test and observe the soil health-building principles. Bill emphasizes: "rotations, rotations, rotations," and allowing the critters to do the tillage for...2024-03-2616 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 6: For the Love of Soil with Bill "Pops" Patterson of Virginia USDA-NRCS Part IA love and curiosity for soil sparked a fifty-year career in soil and natural resources conservation. Mary Sketch Bryant and Eric Bendfeldt talk with Bill Patterson, retired district conservationist and present grazing specialist with Virginia USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, about his career and to hear his insights on soil health and grazing. Bill is affectionately called "Pops" and has served as a mentor for many farmers and soil conservationists. Bill was recently recognized at the Virginia Farm to Table Conference for his lifetime achievement with the 2023 Carl Luebben Soil Health and Water Quality Award.In reflecting on his...2024-03-1216 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #16 - This Defense Screen Goes to Eleven (Farscape S2E09-10)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
We’re almost halfway through season two! Farscape season two is in its groove as Eric and Jason review another two really good episodes (hey, spoilers!)
First up, "Out of Their Minds", where an unfortunate side effect of a strange alien ship’s weapon and Moya’s defense screen causes the cre...2024-02-2149 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #16 - This Defense Screen Goes to Eleven (Farscape S2E09-10)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
We’re almost halfway through season two! Farscape season two is in its groove as Eric and Jason review another two really good episodes (hey, spoilers!)
First up, "Out of Their Minds", where an unfortunate side effect of a strange alien ship’s weapon and Moya’s defense screen causes the cre...2024-02-2149 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 4: Drought Resilience: Does Subsoiling Pay? with Dale Strickler of Regenerative Wisdom Part IHow functional and drought-resilient is your soil? Is your soil a week away from a drought and an hour away from a flood? Dale Strickler of Regenerative Wisdom talks with Jeff Ishee and Eric Bendfeldt about ways to increase drought resilience moving forward. Dale draws on his experience and expertise as a farmer, cattle rancher, college soil science instructor, and current agronomist to provide sound information for restoring soil function so the soil can hold water and allow water to infiltrate.Does tillage and subsoiling pay and make soil more drought-resilient? Dale states that tillage and...2024-02-1319 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #15 - Don’t Beat a Dead Keedva (Farscape S2E07-08)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
We continue our rewatch of season two.
First up, "Home on the Remains", where Eric and Jason struggle with the pronunciations of the guest star character names. The crew is starving (what, no more crackers?) and go to a place Chiana used to call home to try to find some m...2024-01-2553 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #15 - Don’t Beat a Dead Keedva (Farscape S2E07-08)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
We continue our rewatch of season two.
First up, "Home on the Remains", where Eric and Jason struggle with the pronunciations of the guest star character names. The crew is starving (what, no more crackers?) and go to a place Chiana used to call home to try to find some m...2024-01-2553 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 24 - 1: The Power of Observation and A Receptive Mind with Dr. Stuart Grandy of UNH Part IIThe power of observation and a receptive mind are critical to farming, soil health, research, and all discoveries. Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt start the New Year and third season of the 4 The Soil podcast with another conversation with Dr. Stuart Grandy, Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment, at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). It turns out the most powerful tool farmers and gardeners have regardless of size is taking time to observe and reflect on what is happening and observing how soil and plants respond to different management strategies. This tool can be used...2024-01-0218 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23 - 26: What's Happening in the Soil Food Web with Dr. Stuart Grandy of UNH Part IHow does one measure and monitor what's happening below the ground in the soil food web? Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt caught up with Dr. Stuart Grandy, Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment, at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) to discuss the diversity of soil life and emerging sensor technologies to probe soil organic matter, soil carbon, and overall health. Dr. Grandy outlines why core soil health principles are essential for encouraging fungal hyphae, increasing the diversity of habitats, and enhancing food substrates needed to build a robust soil food web. He emphasizes how important...2023-12-1918 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #13 - Somebody Hates These Crackers (Farscape S2E03-04)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Farscape has seemed to hit what can only be described as a "Sophomore Slump" with the first part of season two. But Jason and Eric power through these next episodes as we know better things are to come.
First up, "Taking the Stone", where Chiana is having a rough time a...2023-12-131h 21Occasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #13 - Somebody Hates These Crackers (Farscape S2E03-04)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Farscape has seemed to hit what can only be described as a "Sophomore Slump" with the first part of season two. But Jason and Eric power through these next episodes as we know better things are to come.
First up, "Taking the Stone", where Chiana is having a rough time a...2023-12-131h 21
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23 - 25: A Healthy, Fertile Celebration of World Soils Day 2023Since October 2021, Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt have had sixty conversations about the health and fertility of soil as part of the podcast. To celebrate World Soils Day 2023, we are sharing three recaps of conversations that were quite memorable with Dr. David R. Montgomery and Anne Bikle authors of What Your Food Ate and Growing a Revolution; Clare Tallamy of Virginia Tech's 2022 Soil Judging Team; and Lee Rinehart a grazing specialist with the National Center for Appropriate Technology. World Soils Day was organized to bring attention and focus on the importance of healthy soil and...2023-12-0519 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23 - 24: Balancing Community and Natural Resource Needs with Nelson Muiru of KENVO Part IIHow do we identify community and natural resource needs? What are people doing to thrive as well as survive? Executive Director Nelson Muiru of Kijabe Environment Volunteers (KENVO) talks with Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt for a second episode on how they seek to balance the everyday social and financial needs of people and communities in the Central Highlands of Kenya in East Africa with important natural resource needs. Farming is a primary livelihood and source of sustenance for many people in rural Kenya. At the same time, people and communities rely on forests for timber and...2023-11-2119 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23 - 23: Maximizing Biodiversity and Food Security with Nelson Muiru of KENVO Part IHow do you work with communities and individual farmers to build trust and achieve multiple social, financial, and ecological goals? Executive Director Nelson Muiru of Kijabe Environment Volunteers (KENVO) talks with Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt about how their organization seeks to maximize biodiversity, ecosystem services, and food security in the Central Highlands of Kenya in East Africa. Like many countries, Kenya is working to conserve and preserve non-renewable resources (i.e., soil, water, culturally significant forests, etc.) to benefit people's livelihoods and communities. KENVO provides leadership and education to conserve biodiversity in the Kikuyu Escarpment, while...2023-11-0719 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23 - 22: The Give and Take of Lawn and Soil Health with Dr. Mike Goatley of Virginia Tech Part IIHow do we improve lawn soil health by adjusting mower deck height? Can adjusting your lawnmower deck from three inches to four or more inches save you time and energy? Is genetically modified turfgrass in the future of your lawn?Extension Turfgrass Specialist Dr. Mike Goatley of Virginia Tech (Dr. Turf) talks with Jeff Ishee and Eric Bendfeldt about emerging and applied research in turfgrass and lawn management including developments in turfgrass breeding. For overall lawn care and health, Dr. Goatley recommends adjusting the lawnmower deck height upwards starting on Memorial Day and until Labor Day to encourage...2023-10-2419 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23 - 21: Every Blade of Grass is a Study with Dr. Mike Goatley of Virginia Tech Part IPresident Abraham Lincoln stated in 1858 that "Every blade of grass is a study; and to produce two, where there was but one, is both a profit and a pleasure." The profit and pleasure of turfgrass still require observation, care, and ongoing research. Extension Turfgrass Specialist Dr. Mike Goatley of Virginia Tech (Dr. Turf) talks with Jeff Ishee and Eric Bendfeldt about his journey into studying and researching turfgrass and lawn management. Mike provides guidance on the value of turfgrass for water quality, erosion control, soil stabilization, temperature moderation, and drought resilience. Knowing the eight different types of grass that grow...2023-10-1019 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #8 - Head Games (Farscape S1E15-16)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Eric and Jason cover two really great episodes. First up, "Durka Returns", where — you guessed it — the Peacekeeper Durka who imprisoned and tortured Rygel for 130 years returns seemingly from the dead. But now he’s a kinder, gentler Durka courtesy of the Nebari and their "mental cleansing". Or is he? Let’s see how R...2023-09-2748 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #8 - Head Games (Farscape S1E15-16)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Eric and Jason cover two really great episodes. First up, "Durka Returns", where — you guessed it — the Peacekeeper Durka who imprisoned and tortured Rygel for 130 years returns seemingly from the dead. But now he’s a kinder, gentler Durka courtesy of the Nebari and their "mental cleansing". Or is he? Let’s see how R...2023-09-2748 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23 - 20: Knowing Your Why for Farming and Soil Health with Daniel Austin of Green Sprig Ag Part IILike author Simon Sinek, Daniel Austin of Green Sprig Ag and Little Hen Farm encourages people to start with their “why.” Doing so will help people understand their motivation and refine their purpose in life and work. Knowing both the “why” and the “how” of farming and building soil health is critically important to economic viability, community well-being, and true sustainability. Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt continue their conversation with Daniel by phone to learn more about his “why” and “how” of farming and growing local grains.Daniel emphasizes that farmers need to know and understand their "wh...2023-09-2618 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #7 - Doctor Crichton, I Presume? (Farscape S1E13-14)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Eric and Jason continue their rewatch of every episode of Farscape. This means that sometimes you watch some that are good and sometimes some that are not so good. First up, the mostly not good "The Flax". Where Aeryn and John finally reveal their true feelings for one another (the good) and t...2023-09-2044 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #7 - Doctor Crichton, I Presume? (Farscape S1E13-14)Welcome to the next episode of Farscape Flashbacks! Our reposting of our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them here.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Eric and Jason continue their rewatch of every episode of Farscape. This means that sometimes you watch some that are good and sometimes some that are not so good. First up, the mostly not good "The Flax". Where Aeryn and John finally reveal their true feelings for one another (the good) and t...2023-09-2044 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23 - 19: From Picking Rocks to Marketing Local Grains with Daniel Austin of Green Sprig AgWhat are the resource concerns and aspirations for your farm and land? Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt catch up by phone with farmer, entrepreneur, and soil health champion Daniel Austin of Little Red Hen Farm and Green Sprig Ag. Daniel is a fifth-generation farmer in Franklin County and shares the history of how his interest and passion for soil health started with a loathe of picking up rocks and erosion. In a nutshell, he and his family grow, process, and package local grains (wheat, spelt, buckwheat, and open-pollinated corn) for as direct farm-to-table sales to families, bakers...2023-09-1218 min
Transaction TalkBusiness Owner Testimonial: How Do I Sell My Business? With Scott Giles Your hosts Jennifer and Eric welcome Scott Giles onto the show. Scott recently sold his business, ScoreBuilders, and worked directly with Jennifer and Eric during the selling process. In this episode, he shares some real-life examples of what the sale process was like, key learnings he experienced, and some unexpected challenges he experienced when it came to selling his business. Key Points [1:40] A little bit about Scott and why he decided to sell his business. [3:55] Why did Scott pick Jennifer and Eric’s firm? [5:00] Formally, Scott interviewed three different bus...2023-08-2537 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23-17: Sowing the Next Generation of Stewards with Kathy Yoder of Vine & Fig, Part IIHow do we encourage stewardship of the land and our communities in the next generation? In this episode, Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Sarah Koth continue their conversation with Kathy Yoder, the Education Outreach Program Director at Vine and Fig in Harrisonburg, Virginia, about the organization’s work to get youth outdoors and experience nature. Kathy discusses the mental health and learning benefits she sees in students from experiential learning in the garden and in nature. She also dives into the integrative farm-to-school work that she is involved with in Harrisonburg and how it has increased access to healthy nutritious fo...2023-08-1520 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23-16: Seeds of Change: Enhancing Food Access, Local Food Systems, and Childhood Education with Kathy Yoder of Vine and FigHealthy soil means healthy plants which means healthy people and a healthy planet. In this episode, Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Sarah Koth speak with Kathy Yoder, the Education Outreach Program Director at Vine and Fig in Harrisonburg, Virginia, about the nonprofit’s local programs to strengthen local food systems, ensure access to wholesome nutrition for underserved communities, and educate youth on food production and sustainability. Kathy digs into the importance of empowering young minds to understand the connection between the life in the soil and a sustainable environment, specifically as relates to compost production and use. Listen to...2023-08-0120 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #1 - Muppets in Spaaaace! (Farscape S01E01-02)Welcome to the first episode of Farscape Flashbacks! We thought we would repost our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them.
These will be released on the off weeks when we do not have a new episode coming out.
This episode was the first podcast we did covering the first two episodes of season 1 of Farscape -- Premiere and I, E.T.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Welcome to a new podcast covering the...2023-07-1946 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness - Farscape Flashback #1 - Muppets in Spaaaace! (Farscape S01E01-02)Welcome to the first episode of Farscape Flashbacks! We thought we would repost our Farscape season one and two podcasts that we did on another podcasting network so you can more easily listen to them.
These will be released on the off weeks when we do not have a new episode coming out.
This episode was the first podcast we did covering the first two episodes of season 1 of Farscape -- Premiere and I, E.T.
Here's our "original" show notes for this episode. Enjoy!
Welcome to a new podcast covering the...2023-07-1946 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23-15: Soil as Infrastructure and Learning by Doing with Carl Stafford of VCE Culpeper CountySoil is important infrastructure on our landscapes and in our communities. Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Mary Sketch Bryant talk with Carl Stafford of Virginia Cooperative Extension in Culpeper County about the George Washington Carver Center, a food and business incubator and agricultural service center serving communities in and around Culpeper County. Carl is the Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent in Stafford County and has expertise in livestock forages, beef cattle management, and has been an active member in the community for years. In this episode, Carl discusses the intersection of food, soil, history, and community that the Carver...2023-07-1819 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #11 - You Just Can’t Trust Anyone Anymore (Farscape S03E13 - Secret Invasion S01E01-03)On this podcast, Eric and Jason recap and discuss Farscape season 3 episode 13, Scratch 'N Sniff. The Pilot-mandated rest and relaxation doesn't go so well for our crew, of course. But for awhile they do manage to unwind and dance the night away... until they get sucked into some nefarious dealings with some locals and Chiana and Jool get kidnapped. It's Crichton and D'Argo to the rescue, with the "help" of a new friend who has ulterior motives.
And then we switch gears and discuss the first 3 episodes of Secret Invasion on Disney+. Nick Fury has been called...2023-07-1251 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #11 - You Just Can’t Trust Anyone Anymore (Farscape S03E13 - Secret Invasion S01E01-03)On this podcast, Eric and Jason recap and discuss Farscape season 3 episode 13, Scratch 'N Sniff. The Pilot-mandated rest and relaxation doesn't go so well for our crew, of course. But for awhile they do manage to unwind and dance the night away... until they get sucked into some nefarious dealings with some locals and Chiana and Jool get kidnapped. It's Crichton and D'Argo to the rescue, with the "help" of a new friend who has ulterior motives.
And then we switch gears and discuss the first 3 episodes of Secret Invasion on Disney+. Nick Fury has been called...2023-07-1251 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23-14: Grazing with Intent with Carl Stafford of VCE Culpeper CountyWhat does the health of plants and animals have to tell us about life underground? In this episode, Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Mary Sketch Bryant talk with Carl Stafford of Virginia Cooperative Extension in Culpeper County about the importance of grazing with intent for the benefit of plants, animals, and the soil. Carl is the Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent in Stafford County and has expertise in livestock forages, and beef cattle management, and is an active leader in the Graze 300 program. In this episode, Carl discusses the importance of paying attention to the biological components of soil...2023-07-0519 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #10 - Fun in the Sun (Farscape S3E12)As we are between the start of other newer TV shows, this time around Eric and Jason just continue their Farscape rewatch with season 3 episode 12, Meltdown. Talyn is being mysteriously drawn into a nearby sun. And the damage caused by trying to escape is emitting some gas that affects the rest of the crew in various ways. On top of that, Stark has found a new friend who's trapped between this life and the afterlife. Can they repair Talyn, save their new friend and get away from the sun before they're destroyed?
Listen to our other Farscape...2023-06-2136 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #10 - Fun in the Sun (Farscape S3E12)As we are between the start of other newer TV shows, this time around Eric and Jason just continue their Farscape rewatch with season 3 episode 12, Meltdown. Talyn is being mysteriously drawn into a nearby sun. And the damage caused by trying to escape is emitting some gas that affects the rest of the crew in various ways. On top of that, Stark has found a new friend who's trapped between this life and the afterlife. Can they repair Talyn, save their new friend and get away from the sun before they're destroyed?
Listen to our other Farscape...2023-06-2136 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #9 - Don’t Believe Everything You See and Hear (Farscape S3E11 - Bad Batch S2)Eric and Jason continue their Farscape rewatch, this time with season 3 episode 11, Incubator. In this Scorpius-centered episode we learn all about our favorite villain's backstory, what makes him tick, and why he really wants the wormhole equations in Crichton's head. Or can we really believe everything he says? In the B-plot, a scientist working on those same wormhole equations defects and offers Crichton the knowledge to safely traverse wormholes without turning into a puddle of goo. Or does she?
We wrap up the episode with our discussion of season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+...2023-06-0752 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #9 - Don’t Believe Everything You See and Hear (Farscape S3E11 - Bad Batch S2)Eric and Jason continue their Farscape rewatch, this time with season 3 episode 11, Incubator. In this Scorpius-centered episode we learn all about our favorite villain's backstory, what makes him tick, and why he really wants the wormhole equations in Crichton's head. Or can we really believe everything he says? In the B-plot, a scientist working on those same wormhole equations defects and offers Crichton the knowledge to safely traverse wormholes without turning into a puddle of goo. Or does she?
We wrap up the episode with our discussion of season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+...2023-06-0752 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #8 - An Ode to Swamps and Droid Bars (Farscape S3E10 - Mandalorian S3E05-08)Eric and Jason continue their Farscape rewatch, this time with season 3 episode 10, Relativity. Aeryn and her mother, Xhalax Sun, finally have their long awaited family reunion... in a swamp. It goes about as well as you'd expect, swamp notwithstanding. And in other shocking news, Rygel wants to leave everyone behind once Talyn is healed if they are not back onboard. Inconceivable!
And then we discuss the last half of season 3 of The Mandalorian on Disney+. Where we finally answer that age old question we never knew we needed to know, "Why do droids hang out in bars?"...2023-05-2459 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #8 - An Ode to Swamps and Droid Bars (Farscape S3E10 - Mandalorian S3E05-08)Eric and Jason continue their Farscape rewatch, this time with season 3 episode 10, Relativity. Aeryn and her mother, Xhalax Sun, finally have their long awaited family reunion... in a swamp. It goes about as well as you'd expect, swamp notwithstanding. And in other shocking news, Rygel wants to leave everyone behind once Talyn is healed if they are not back onboard. Inconceivable!
And then we discuss the last half of season 3 of The Mandalorian on Disney+. Where we finally answer that age old question we never knew we needed to know, "Why do droids hang out in bars?"...2023-05-2459 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #7 - Of Muppets and Mandalorians (Farscape S3E09 - Mandalorian S3E01-04)This time around Eric and Jason review something old and something new. First up season 3 episode 9 of Farscape, Losing Time. Moya goes through a "harmless" energy cloud and picks up some new passengers. Neither of which want to leave the bodies they're possessing. Can the remaining crew remove these energy beings before the possessions are permanent?
And finally, we've been threatening to do it since we started Occasional Randomness and we finally did. We review something more current. The first half of The Mandalorian season 3 on Disney+. The first half of season 3 has you guessing for a g...2023-05-1052 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #7 - Of Muppets and Mandalorians (Farscape S3E09 - Mandalorian S3E01-04)This time around Eric and Jason review something old and something new. First up season 3 episode 9 of Farscape, Losing Time. Moya goes through a "harmless" energy cloud and picks up some new passengers. Neither of which want to leave the bodies they're possessing. Can the remaining crew remove these energy beings before the possessions are permanent?
And finally, we've been threatening to do it since we started Occasional Randomness and we finally did. We review something more current. The first half of The Mandalorian season 3 on Disney+. The first half of season 3 has you guessing for a g...2023-05-1052 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 23 - 7: Getting to Know the 4 The Soil: A Conversation TeamGet to know your 4 The Soil: A Conversation podcast team. Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, Sarah Koth, and Eric Bendfeldt share their background and aha moments in learning about and building soil health. Jeff mentioned the influence of his father but also his library of soil health books he has accumulated since his retirement from the U.S. Navy. Mary recalled her earlier work in environmental and conservation studies and the importance of the human dimension in soil health and the protection of natural resources. Sarah highlighted her background in environmental communications and advocacy at James Madison University and her...2023-03-2822 minOccasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #2 - Where Art Thou, Farscape? (Farscape S3E01-02)Eric and Jason are back after an extended time away, some of which was out of their control. They jump into the beginning of season three of Farscape -- which now has new opening theme music, "new" cast members and a new narration.
First up, the exciting conclusion to the end of season two, Season of Death. That's the name of the episode, not the name of the last season. Does Aeryn come back to life? Does Crichton get his head back together, both literally and psychologically? Does Rygel really like what Chiana's cooking?
Then...2023-03-011h 01Occasional RandomnessOccasional Randomness #2 - Where Art Thou, Farscape? (Farscape S3E01-02)Eric and Jason are back after an extended time away, some of which was out of their control. They jump into the beginning of season three of Farscape -- which now has new opening theme music, "new" cast members and a new narration.
First up, the exciting conclusion to the end of season two, Season of Death. That's the name of the episode, not the name of the last season. Does Aeryn come back to life? Does Crichton get his head back together, both literally and psychologically? Does Rygel really like what Chiana's cooking?
Then...2023-03-011h 01
The Moonlight Real Estate Syndication ShowSuccessfully Investing In 4,000 Apartment Units While Being A Full-Time Accountant with Scott JacobsonScott Jacobson has two decades of active real estate investing experience and knowledge, ranging from single-family homes and duplexes to multi-family apartment buildings and a medical/professional office building. Combining a passion for real estate with real-world experiences in property acquisition, management, and successful exit strategies, his vision is to align with like-minded people who can see the financial benefits and excitement that real estate investing can offer. He is currently working on larger multi-family real estate syndication deals, and since 2016 he has been a limited partner in over 4,000 apartment units throughout the Midwest an...2023-01-2030 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 22 - Special First Anniversary Edition of 4 The Soil: A Conversation Podcast with Mary, Jeff, and EricThe 4 the Soil: A Conversation podcast was collaboratively launched on October 12, 2021, to bring farmers, graziers, market gardeners, agricultural professionals, educators, researchers, conservationists, and community leaders together to hear and share stories about agriculture, soil health principles, and shared values. The First Anniversary Edition is aimed to be a "best-of" episode to celebrate the milestone and offer a sample of memorable conversations of the first year. Special thanks to all of our guests and listeners. We hope you will join us in this celebration and continue to support and share the 4 The Soil: A Conversation podcast as we work...2022-10-1220 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 22 - 15: Keeping Water Clean: Farm by Farm, Lawn by Lawn with Matt Kowalski of the Chesapeake Bay FoundationKeeping local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay clean requires everyone to be actively involved in protecting water quality, managing nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, and building soil health. Jeff Ishee and Eric Bendfeldt caught up with Matt Kowalski of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) at a recent field day to talk about soil health and water quality. Matt serves as a watershed restoration scientist in Virginia for CBF and specifically focuses on agricultural best management practices and projects to restore wetland and riverside areas. Matt emphasizes that keeping water clean needs to happen farm by farm and lawn by lawn...2022-07-1918 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 22 - 9: From Playing in Dirt to a Soil Ecology Career with Dr. Alan J. Franzluebbers of North Carolina State University and USDA-ARSJeff Ishee and Eric Bendfeldt spoke with Dr. Alan Franzluebbers at the 2022 Winter Forage Conference. Dr. Franzluebbers is a professor and researcher of soil ecology and management with North Carolina State University and USDA's Agriculture Research Service (USDA-ARS) based in Raleigh. Alan played in the dirt at a young age and this early interest grew into a lifelong career in studying and researching soil microbial life. He speaks of how important soil organic matter and biology are to nutrient cycling and how earthworms are an indicator of resources for decomposition being present. Additionally, he encourages a whole-system view of agriculture...2022-04-2616 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 22 - Earth Day Special: Nurturing Soil Health and Seeding Justice across Generations with Karen Washington of Rise and Root FarmIn celebration and recognition of Earth Day 2022, Mary Sketch Bryant, Eric Bendfeldt, and Jeff Ishee share a deeply meaningful and inspiring conversation with Karen Washington of Rise and Root Farm about soil health, intergenerational knowledge, and heeding nature's wisdom. Karen recalls how planting a tomato seed changed her life and introduced her to nature, land, and soil. She emphasizes the importance of having hard conversations about eating healthy so people and communities are all part of the solution and meet people where they are with soil health and environmental justice. There is room for everyone to grow food. ...2022-04-1918 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #46: Feeney Talks With Scott MillerScott Miller is the Chief Operating Officer of the DORO Restaurant Group (www.dororg.com) which includes: Treva (www.trevact.com), Avert (www.avertbrasserie.com), Zohara (www.zoharact.com) Doro Marketplace (www.doromkpl.com) and Artisanal Burger Company (www.abcburgercompany.com).
It was great to sit down and talk with Scott during #46, The Andy Pettitte Episode.
We talked about:
Treva, Avert, Zohara and Doro Marketplace (minute 3)
The secret behind THE HUMMUS. (minute 7)
The "Wolcott Park" breakfast burrito at Doro Marketplace (minute 11)
The Roasted Cauliflower at Zohara (minute 13.40)
3 K...2022-04-151h 23
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 22 - 8: Soil Health as a Passion and Responsibility with Thomas Bolles of Virginia Cooperative ExtensionThomas Bolles of Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Master Gardener Program joins Jeff Ishee and Eric Bendfeldt on this episode of 4 The Soil: A Conversation. Thomas is an extension agent for agriculture and natural resources based in Prince William County and works with homeowners, gardeners, farmers, landscapers, and the community. He shares how soil health should be a passion and a responsibility for everyone. He encourages everyone to test their soils on a regular basis to get a baseline and be able to understand the trends in soil fertility and health. A baseline and trendline allow everyone to know...2022-04-1218 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 22 - 7: Nourishing Soil and Human Health with Nicolette Hahn Niman author of Defending Beef Part IIEric Bendfeldt and Jeff Ishee visit with Nicolette Hahn Niman author of Defending Beef at the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council's Annual Conference in part two of their conversation on the strong relationship between soil health and human health. Nicolette is an environmental law attorney, a former vegetarian activist turned cattle rancher, and the author of Defending Beef: The Ecological and Nutritional Case for Meat. Nicolette points out that healthy soil is one with diverse microbiological activity with earthworms, insects, microbes, bacteria, and fungi. Similarly, people need a balanced diverse nutrient-rich diet that provides nourishment for a healthy active lifestyle...2022-03-2917 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 22 - 6: Healthy Soils, Healthy Ecosystems, and Healthy People with Nicolette Hahn Niman author of Defending Beef Part IThis episode was recorded live at the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council’s 2022 Annual Conference. Jeff Ishee and Eric Bendfeldt talked with conference guest speaker Nicolette Hahn Niman. Nicolette is an environmental law attorney, a former vegetarian activist turned cattle rancher, and author of Defending Beef: The Ecological and Nutritional Case for Meat. In part one of this conversation, Nicolette discusses how raising livestock sustainably through rotational grazing systems that mimic nature can lead to healthier animals, communities, landscapes, and soils. Raising, managing, and integrating livestock is an essential ingredient to energize the system with diversity, which is a core so...2022-03-1519 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 22-5: Soil Health and Food Justice with Karen Washington of Rise and Root FarmIn this episode, Mary Sketch Bryant, Jeff Ishee, and Eric Bendfeldt have a conversation with Karen Washington of Rise and Root Farm. Karen Washington was the recipient of the 2014 James Beard Leadership Award and continues to work for food justice, community change, and the overall wellness of the planet for everyone. She shares about the deeply rooted connections of soil health to power, dignity, racial justice, community, and a sense of belonging. As a physical therapist and grower, she reflects on the impact of soil fertility on where people live, where people play, and where people eat. Good soil means...2022-03-0117 min
4 The Soil: A Conversation22-4: Investing in Soil Health, Balancing Soil Fertility -- Robert Shoemaker of Virginia Department of Conservation and RecreationIn this episode, Jeff Ishee and Eric Bendfeldt speak with Robert Shoemaker, nutrient management specialist with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Robert discusses the work of DCR in partnering with agricultural producers across the state, the intersection of soil health and water quality, and some of the conservation practices that DCR works with farmers to implement that build healthy soils and protect the watershed. He also shares the role of soil testing in understanding the state of your soil fertility “bank account” and the need to monitor withdrawals and deposits.For more information about the Depa...2022-02-1520 min
4 The Soil: A ConversationEpisode 22-1: Building Cultural Soil with Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman's Community of Businesses Part 2In this episode, Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Mary Sketch continue their conversation with Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman’s Delicatessen and Community of Businesses. In Part 2, Ari builds on his metaphor of building our cultural soils, discussing the importance of playing the long game of fostering a healthy organizational ecosystem. To read Ari's recent reflections on the metaphor, please visit https://www.zingtrain.com/blog/the-importance-of-organizational-culture/ Also, please don’t forget to share your commitment and your organization's commitment to soil health and a healthy ecosystem by taking the 4 The Soil pledge today at www.4TheSoil.org/#Pledge.2022-01-0420 min