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Talking TalmudZevahim 62: The Ashes of Isaac, or Where to Build the Second Temple's AltarBuilding the Second Temple's altar - at which point, they already knew the outline of the building itself, but they weren't quite sure about the altar. How did the know? One suggestion is that the archangel Michael told them in a vision. Alternatively, the "ashes of Isaac" -- as seen in a vision -- were seen in the same place as the altar, namely, since that was also the location of the Binding of Isaac. Alternatively, the scent at the place was that of the offerings, instead of the scent of incense that was designed to improve the overall...
2025-11-1613 min
Talk North - Souhan Podcast NetworkEpisode #182 of Pucks in Deep FT: Isaac GordonJoining us this episode is Junior forward for Michigan Tech, Isaac Gordon!
First, Connor and James recap the biggest news and updates in college hockey (00:00:00-00:20:31). Next, Isaac joins the boys to talk about his first two seasons at Michigan Tech, what it's like to be in the transfer portal, CHL coming to college hockey, playing in the CCHA, new head coach Bill Muchhalt, advice to younger players, and much more (00:20:32-00:51:54).
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2025-06-1650 min
Afro D Isaac radio showAfro D Isaac Radio Show: January 20–26 EditionDive into another electrifying mix of house, dance, and club anthems with this week’s Afro D Isaac Radio Show, masterfully curated and mixed by Isaac Washington. Featuring a perfect blend of timeless classics and contemporary hits, this episode will keep your energy soaring all week long.From the euphoric beats of Mr. Probz’s Waves (Robin Schulz Remix) to the hypnotic vibes of Acid Arab’s Atlas, this playlist has something for everyone who loves music that moves both body and soul.Tracklist:00:00:00 – Intro Afro D Isaac00:01...
2025-01-2759 min
Synthesized SunsetsI: Climate Fiction w/ Isaac OlsonYep, you heard that right— Synthesized Sunsets is starting a podcast! We are still experimenting with the format, so please forgive us for any growing pains. Future episodes will feature my co-host Gordon, as well as better audio quality.Our guest this week is Isaac Olson, who is (fittingly) studying oceanography and science communication at the University of Washington. We will be talking about Isaac’s guest article, which you can find here. In general, this podcast will be discussing the role of climate fiction, striking the right balance between optimism and pessimism, romantic art, and...
2024-10-311h 16
The Jon Gordon PodcastJonathan Isaac | Why I Stand - Taking a Stand for What You Believe InJon Gordon is joined by Jonathan Isaac, NBA player for the Orlando Magic. In addition to being a star on the court, Jonathan has received a lot of attention for his public stance on certain popular issues. He's a very insightful young man with a big heart to make a positive difference in the world. During this episode Jonathan talks about taking a stand for what you believe in and also announces two new ventures that he's working on that he hasn't talked about much yet anywhere else. Make sure you listen all the way through! Connect...
2021-10-1732 minThe Jon Gordon PodcastJonathan Isaac | Why I Stand - Taking a Stand for What You Believe InJon Gordon is joined by Jonathan Isaac, NBA player for the Orlando Magic. In addition to being a star on the court, Jonathan has received a lot of attention for his public stance on certain popular issues. He's a very insightful young man with a big heart to make a positive difference in the world. During this episode Jonathan talks about taking a stand for what you believe in and also announces two new ventures that he's working on that he hasn't talked about much yet anywhere else. Make sure you listen all the way through! Connect...
2021-10-1732 min
Sprint to ProfitEp.54 How to Overcome Some Key Amazon Killers and Find Hidden Fees with Vladi Gordon from SellerboardWelcome to the Sprint to Profit Podcast for Amazon Sellers. In this episode, we’re talking with Vladi Gordon from Sellerboard. Sellerboard is a German-based startup with the mission of building the world’s most functional and user-friendly management accounting tool for Amazon sellers. Today he’s here to talk about what Sellerboard can do for you and to tell us his story about how he got into the Amazon business, the lessons he has learned from his successes and failures, his tips on how to best deal with returns, and how you can manage your numbers.
To get...
2021-03-0253 min
Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 075: Butchering Your Own MeatTransforming a living animal into quality meat for yourself and your family is relatively simple, but it's a skill that has been largely forgotten by most modern humans. In this episode, that's exactly what we're doing. We cover field care of your game meat, and the basics of butchering an animal while minimizing waste. We also get into some of the specific cuts you might consider versus what goes into the grinder. Since we're hunting pronghorn antelope this week, we also take a look at what makes these particular animals so unique and special.
2020-10-041h 40Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 074: Get Fit for $25Forget about the expensive gym membership; invest $25 and get unlimited access to an unbelievable workout right in your own home. Today, I'm going to show you how to build and install your own pullup bar for only about $25. Alternatively, we're also going to install some gymnastic rings. The rings could be a better option if you have limited space or if you want something that can go with you when you travel. Pull-ups are one of the very best ways to build upper body strength, tone your muscles, improve posture, and crash-proof your human chassis. You're going to look bette...
2020-09-271h 11Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 073: Growing Your Own Fish For MeatWe're getting started on a big project this week. We are building an indoor aquaponics system to raise our own organic fish and vegetables. In this first installment, we discuss what aquaponics is, and some of the pros and cons of different systems. We talk about the design for our specific system, and we start getting all of the hardware and supplies together to make it happen. In future episodes, we will build the system, stock/plant the system (with fish and vegetables), and hopefully have a successful harvest.
2020-09-201h 04Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 072: Why You Should Fire-Roast Your own ChilesOne of my very favorite things, at least when it comes to food, is a good pork green chile or Puerco con chile verde. In this episode, we start with fresh hatch chiles and a cut of raw pork. We transform those ingredients into this delightful traditional sauce of the southwest. Typically, you'll find this sauce made all over New Mexico, and if you're lucky, you might find another location where it's also made. Not to worry though, after listening to this episode, you'll be ready to tackle making it on your own. From growing and fire-roasting your own green...
2020-09-131h 09Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 071: You Can Start Running TodayI'm getting back into running, and you get to come along with me on the journey. It's been about ten years since I was in the habit of running, so getting back into it isn't going to be easy. There's a whole lot to think about when it comes to the many benefits of running, avoiding injury, setting realistic goals, and forming an effective training plan. In this episode, we take two months to see how much I can improve my one-mile timed run.
2020-09-061h 05Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 070: Traditional Filipino Food, Easier Than You Thought...On this episode, Teddy Andrion joins us again to teach us about Filipino food. We go through three recipes that you can cook at home. We begin with a basic chicken adobo, then we step it up a notch with traditional lechon. Finally, we push the boundaries of our comfort zone a little bit as we explore dinuguan. All of these recipes will be available on the show notes for this episode at www.masterofnonepodcast.com.
2020-08-301h 42Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeSeptember 2020 BonusHere's your September 2020 Bonus Content! This time, Chris Borkert, director of the Dustim Chamberlain Memorial Foundation, joins us. Chris shares with us about making a fermented pizza dough for wood-fired pizza. The recipe he uses can be found here. https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/neapolitan-pizza-dough/Our book recommendation for this month is "Gut it, Cut it, Cook it" by Eric Fromm. For any of you who are interested in getting more involved in where your food is coming from, this will be a great book to help you get a handle on the entire process of taking care of yo...
2020-08-2745 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 069: How To Create a Wetland Without a Water SourceThe new trees are growing like crazy, Our native shrubs are much larger than we expected them to be. The grasses are thick and tall and are creating a healthy topsoil layer. Our property is still mostly green while the surrounding area is scorched and dry. To top it all off, this is all in the middle of a drought year. Our habitat restoration work is really beginning to pay off. Soon, we should see some natural artesian springs emerging in the lower areas of the property, which will allow us to start creating some wetland areas. In this episod...
2020-08-231h 00
Those Conspiracy GuysIsaac WeishauptINTERVIEWOn this episode I chat with student of the occult and deep delver into the dark depths of popular culture Isaac Weishaupt. Isaac runs a podcast called 'Conspiracy Theories and Unpopular Culture' as well as writing an armful of books and dozens and dozens of video on all these topics which can all be found on http://illuminatiwatcher.com His new book The Dark Path talks about occult symbolism in pop culture and we talk a bit about this and much more on this episode; as well as UFOs and aliens; internet censorship; conspiracy culture...
2020-08-162h 13Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 068: Preparing Yourself to do Something HardModern humans are soft. Our ancestors lived hard lives, constantly putting their minds and bodies to the test. If you don't intentionally seek out hard things to do, you'll fall into a routine of comfort and convenience. In this episode, we talk about going out and pushing the limits.
2020-08-161h 27Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 067: Obstacle Course Design (pt 2)This is the second half of the discussion on designing our obstacle course. We run through each of the obstacles that we are planning and talk about what the purpose of each obstacle is- confidence, balance, agility, upper body strength, etc. Additionally, we give you some very specific ideas and recommendations if you want to either build or improvise your own obstacle course. Even if you have no space of your own, we'll talk about how to use your neighborhood or local park as an obstacle course.
2020-08-091h 23Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 066: Obstacle Course Design (pt 1)We are building our own backyard obstacle course! In the first part of this discussion, we cover what an obstacle course actually is, why you would use one as part of your fitness or physical training program, and the basic design considerations when it comes to either building or improvising your own obstacle course.
2020-08-021h 06Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 065: Southern-Style Crawfish BoilIn this episode, we cover everything you need to know to host your own crawfish boil. Crawfish can be found throughout most of the world and can usually be trapped fairly easily. This is a great wild-harvest food source that you probably have access to wherever you live.
2020-07-2645 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeAugust 2020 BonusIn this month's bonus episode, we are joined by Andrew Busch. The pro tip for the month is how to oil your paintbrushes. The book of the month is Dune, by Frank Herbert. The challenge for the month is to play a board game.
2020-07-2328 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 064: Pursuing a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit with Daniel and Katie Hackett (pt 2)This week, we conclude our discussion with Daniel and Katie Hackett, learning a little bit more about the use of essential oils in the home and outside the home. Additionally, we get to hear about some of their current plans, goals, and dreams.
2020-07-191h 25Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 063: Winning Techniques for Art and Photography with Andrew BuschAndrew Busch, artist and math teacher, joins us to discuss rules of composition as they apply to both painting and photography. We get into some of the science behind these rules and give you some easy ways to apply them to your everyday photography.
2020-07-121h 19Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 062: Pursuing a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit with Daniel and Katie Hackett (pt 1)This week, Daniel and Katie Hackett join us to discuss the use of essential oils to improve many aspects of our lives.
2020-07-051h 37Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeJuly 2020 BonusHere's your July 2020 bonus episode! Pro-tip: Start your day with a win. Book: Sharpe's Rifles Series by Bernard CornwellChallenge: Create a log/journal of your daily wins.
2020-07-0208 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 061: The Best Camping Tent for YouHere's an hour-long crash course all about tents. We cover some more traditional styles, and some more modern styles. If you're an experienced camper, you'll probably learn some fun facts, but this episode is geared toward those individuals who are just testing the waters of camping and are unsure what would make the perfect tent. Fear not, we go over all of the terminology that you need to be familiar with to make an informed decision, different tent styles, what questions to ask yourself, and pros and cons of each type of tent.
2020-06-281h 10Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 060: Finding Water in the DesertLet's talk some real survival skills. The human body can only go about three days without water, making the ability to find water in any environment a critical survival skill. In this episode, I teach you how to build a "solar still," a device which literally pulls water out of the air even in the hottest, driest environments. I share all of my tips and tricks for maximizing the performance of your solar still. Can we actually collect enough water to survive, or are we just delaying the inevitable?
2020-06-211h 29Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 059: Boating Safety TipsIn this episode, I attempt to distill some of my experience on the water down to a few boating safety tips that you can put into practice immediately. Summer is fun, messin around in boats is fun, but let's stay safe out there.
2020-06-1449 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeJune 2020 BonusIn this bonus episode, we cover our normal three topics: a pro tip, a book recommendation, and a challenge. Our pro tip for the month is how to keep your wooden kitchen implements- cutting boards, knives, spoons, cheese presses, etc. appropriately oiled. The book for the month is "The Omnivore's Dilemma," by Michael Pollan. The challenge for the month is to eat an invasive species; don't worry, I give you some ideas on this one. Invasive species are probably going to be easier to find than you might think.
2020-06-1115 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 058: Installing Rain BarrelsWe installed our first two rain barrels! The amount of water we've already collected has been surprising. This totally transforms the runoff from the roof from a liability (creating mud and erosion) to an asset (watering our trees and garden). Additionally, we cover some pros and cons of installing rain barrels as well as our plans for the rest of the downspouts on the house.
2020-06-071h 18Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 057: Homemade Parmesan CheeseWe're back into home cheese-making! We've worked our way through a process, beginning with some very simple cheeses, and gradually progressing to more complex cheeses. Parmesan is still considered an "intermediate" level cheese, but does have some very particular requirements to get it to turn out right.
2020-05-311h 22Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 056: Traditional Thai CookingIn this episode, I'm the student. We learn about traditional Thai cooking, essential ingredients, hardware, and methods. Additionally, we talk about what you could be growing in your garden, large or small, to add to your traditional Thai dishes.
2020-05-241h 53Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 055: We Have Rabbits!Yep, that's right, we bought three rabbits. These will be our initial breeding stock for our rabbit program. In this episode, we talk about our journey toward choosing to raise meat rabbits, deciding what breed to get, setting up housing for the rabbits, and our future plans.
2020-05-171h 14Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 054: Building Raised Garden BedsLet's get serious about the garden area for our homestead. We have a large area designated as the garden area, but we're starting with two 4'x12' raised beds. We'll add more each year as we expand our home garden. Why raised beds? What are some of the pros and cons of raised beds? What materials did we choose to use and why? What factors determined the dimensions of our raised beds? What is the ideal height for a raised bed? What do we fill the raised beds with? What kind of plants will we grow in the raised beds? We...
2020-05-101h 32Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 053: The Baby Trees Arrived!!!Last week, we were doing all of the prep work for planting some trees. This week, we picked up our order of 85 trees and shrubs and actually planted them. In this episode, we cover some of the specifics about how we plant our trees to ensure their success, bigger picture habitat restoration, and some of the transformations that we're already seeing on the property. Additionally, we go for a little walk around the property to check on the condition of various areas and make plans for future habitat restoration projects.
2020-05-031h 22Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeMay 2020 BonusThree things for your monthly edification- a pro tip, a book recommendation, and a monthly challenge. For this month's pro tip, I teach you how to make perfect Scotch eggs. If you really want to impress your brunch guests, this recipe will do it. Our book of the month is "The Demon in the Freezer," by Richard Preston. For everyone who has suddenly become an expert in virology or epidemiology, go read this book first. Finally, the challenge for the month is to learn and practice a new survival skill.
2020-05-0220 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 052: Planting Trees on the Open PrairieMany people said it was impossible, but we have successfully gotten trees to grow on our homestead on the open prairie of southeastern Wyoming. This is one of the most challenging environments for growing trees, but we've done it! Of course, planting trees and shrubs is really just part of a much larger picture of habitat restoration on our property. In this episode, we discuss general principles of habitat restoration that can be applied in just about any environment, specific challenges we have faced, and the successes that we've seen.
2020-04-261h 25Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 051: Stranded Overnight in Subzero TemperaturesMany of us live in areas that get the occasional winter snowstorm. Any time you're on the road, there's always the possibility of getting stuck somewhere. Extremely cold temperatures can make this much worse. Making poor survival decisions can be deadly. In this episode, we discuss what you should and should not do in this situation. Also, I intentionally get myself stuck outside overnight in over a foot of snow with temperatures falling below zero. All I have with me is a tarp and a blanket. If I can survive, so can you. It might not be fun, but with som...
2020-04-1954 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 050: Pressure Canner BasicsIn this episode, we jump into some of the basics of home canning. Do you need a pressure canner or water bath canner? Is home canning even safe? Aside from that, let's talk about some of the benefits of turning that perishable food in your freezer into non-perishable canned food that can sit on the shelf at room temperature.
2020-04-121h 09Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 049: Bone Broth at HomeInterested in stretching your grocery dollar, stocking up your emergency food supply, or boosting your immune system? If you're not, then you have your head in the sand. Making your own bone broth at home is an easy and cheap/free way to do all of the above.
2020-04-051h 15Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeApril 2020 BonusBonus episode for the month of April 2020. We talk basic shoe-tying skills, Dracula, and meditation.
2020-04-0109 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 048: Disaster Prep, Just in TimeI've been getting a lot of questions lately about general emergency preparedness. Without making this a Q&A episode, I'm going to lay out some general principles and specific action items to answer those questions and help you be more prepared for any type of emergency situation
2020-03-291h 14Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 047: Building the Hard-to-Kill Human; Stage 4- Psychological WarfareIn this fourth and final installment of building the hard-to-kill human, we focus on mental preparation. This includes your knowledge base, interpreting your surroundings, and preparing yourself mentally to respond to a dangerous situation.
2020-03-221h 07Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 046: Three-Day Creole GumboJust what it sounds like! In this episode, I'll walk you through my method for making Creole gumbo. And yes, it does take a full three to four days. Don't worry though, most of that time, it's just doing it's own thing; this is actually pretty easy.
2020-03-1558 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 045: Building the Hard-to-Kill Human; Stage 3- Physical ConditioningIn this installment of our series on becoming hard to kill, we continue our countdown of our top-10 skills. This week, our focus is largely on skills and training that revolve around your physical conditioning. We break down each skill as to why it is important, how it applies to your life, and actionable steps you can take regardless of your current level of physical fitness.
2020-03-081h 10Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeMarch 2020 BonusIn this bonus episode, our guest, Ben Forester, provides us with his pro tip, book recommendation, and monthly challenge.
2020-03-0558 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 044: The Rabbit HuntToday we discuss a controversial topic- hunting. Whether you are vehemently opposed to hunting, or staunchly support it, let's discuss it in a way that focuses on what we all have in common, and maybe we'll come away understanding each other just a little better. We don't have to agree, but we're all stuck with only one earth to share and care for.
2020-03-011h 36Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 043: Building the Hard-to-Kill Human; Stage 2- Weapons TrainingIn this second installment of our series on becoming hard to kill, we begin our top-10 countdown of "hard-to-kill" skills. This week, we have a frank conversation about the role that weapons training can play in this. This topic almost didn't even make the cut for our discussion, but it's unavoidable in any conversation about survival, so let's get it out of the way right up front. As we discuss in the episode, I believe that any use of weapons should be the last and smallest piece of the puzzle when it comes to your personal safety. Should you choo...
2020-02-2359 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 042: What's in Your Tap Water?Do you know what contaminants are hiding in your tap water? If not, do you know how to find out? Once you find out, how do you remove them? In this episode, we discuss how to choose an RO/DI system that's right for you, what all of the numbers mean, and how to install it yourself. This is an easy DIY project that will only take between half an hour and a single afternoon, depending on your level of experience with tool use.
2020-02-1643 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 041: Building the Hard-to-Kill Human; Stage 1- The Tactical MindsetLet's work on turning an "average" human into a "hard-to-kill" human. In this series, we take a very honest look at what the real dangers are in our world and in our day-to-day lives. In the next few episodes in this series, we'll get into some very specific actions you can take and skills you can learn to make yourself and your family safer. In this episode though, we're going to lay the groundwork for the discussion, identify some of the dangers we face, and talk about something that we're going to call the "tactical mindset." The tactical mindset is n...
2020-02-091h 31Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 040: Fighting Nazis, Arctic Commandos, and Winter SportsIn this episode, I'll give you a crash-course in how to get started with Nordic Skiing. What are the different styles of Nordic skiing? Which style is the best fit for you? What is the essential gear to get started? Also, we talk about some pretty awesome Norwegian commandos from WWII.
2020-02-021h 02Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeFebruary 2020 BonusHere's your bonus content for the month of February 2020. If you feel like you've already failed at your New Year's resolution, this episode is to get you back on track.
2020-01-2712 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 039: Exploding Glass if I do this WrongHere's your handyman episode on starting to work with glass. In this episode, we're going to be cleaning glass, bonding/sealing pieces of glass, and drilling holes in glass. Drilling glass is always a little scary for me, but it's totally doable if you follow the correct procedure.
2020-01-261h 00Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 038: Firing Your ElectricianHave you ever thought about doing your own electrical work? Is it safe? Is it even legal? Do you need a bunch of expensive tools? How will you know if your work is even "up to code?" In this episode, I attempt to answer these and many other questions while I do a simple wiring project on my own house. If you've ever wondered if you could do your own electrical work, I'll lay out all of the steps to get started, do it right, and do it safely.
2020-01-191h 28Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 037: Life-Saving Knots you Must LearnWe wrap up our top-10 knot-tying countdown today. We cover the carrick bend, figure-8, clove hitch, sheet bend, and bowline. Additionally, I'll tell you what three knots you absolutely must know. What's my absolute, number-one, must-know knot? Listen and find out.
2020-01-1249 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 036: Practical Knot-Tying at Home and at SeaIn this episode, we begin a countdown of my personal top-10 knots. We cover the sheep shank, prusik, Siberian hitch, taut line hitch, and alpine butterfly loop. For most of us, knot-tying isn't an interest in and of itself; it's a practical skill that benefits us in a whole variety of other activities- sailing, fishing, search and rescue, mountaineering, hunting, rock climbing, and many more.
2020-01-051h 17Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 035: Freediving, Coral Reefs, and Saltwater AquariumsHow are we going to make $25,000 annually in 12 square feet of the house? In this episode, we "dive" into the start of a big project- setting up a saltwater reef tank. Specifically, we're going to be setting up a tank to house and breed sea anemones along with a colony of clownfish. Along the way, we'll be working on our glasswork skills, furniture refinishing, plumbing, electrical, automation systems, and a whole lot of biology, ecology, and chemistry. Better yet, we're going to make this a profitable endeavor. At the very least, the tank is going to pay for itself by se...
2019-12-291h 04Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeJanuary 2020 BonusHere's your bonus episode for January 2020! New Year's resolutions! Financial coach Grayson Stalvey joins us this month to give us a pro tip, book recommendation, and monthly challenge.
2019-12-2628 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 034: Warning! What You Never Knew About Your HeaterFrom campfires to geothermal heat pumps, we're going to do a deep dive into a variety of residential heating systems. From a crash-course in thermodynamics to the mechanics of a variety of residential heating systems, I'll attempt to tell you what you really need to know. Also, find out why I chose to install a hydronic radiant heat system in my own home and some of the pros and cons of that particular system.
2019-12-221h 46Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 033: Christmas SpecialToday we're taking a break from our normal routine to work on some Christmas preparations and reflect on the Holiday and our traditions.
2019-12-1547 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 032: Apple Cider VinegarIn this episode, we make our own apple cider vinegar at home. Listen to learn all about what makes vinegar, where it comes from, different uses, and different types of vinegar. Why does some balsamic vinegar cost hundreds of dollars for a small bottle? What are the key ingredients in vinegar and where do we get them from? What is distilled vinegar? How long does vinegar last? What gives vinegar its distinctive odor and flavor? What is the science behind the vinegar-making process, and how did ancient civilizations make vinegar? What are some of your options to easily make gourmet...
2019-12-0843 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeDecember 2019 BonusBonus episode for the month of December 2019! No guest this time, but we're going to start trying to make a habit of having guests on the bonus episodes more often. For this month, the pro tip is on how use time and temperature to your advantage based on the cut of meat you're preparing. Our book for the month is "Tribe" by Sebastian Junger. The challenge for the month is to do something truly kind for another person without that person or anyone else ever finding out what you did. Merry Christmas!
2019-12-0408 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 031: We Need More Tourniquets!!!In this episode, we follow up on even more of our previous projects. How did the blackwater aquarium turn out? What changes have we seen to our three-acre pasture? Have our habitat-improvement efforts paid off? Are the mushrooms growing yet? How about our cheesemaking endeavors? Find out all of this and much more in this episode.
2019-12-0148 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 030: What Happened to My Worms?!?!In this episode, we follow up on a whole bunch of projects from previous episodes. How did our refurbished cast iron cookware hold up over time? How is the vermiculture (composting with earthworms) project progressing? How did the cheese press work? Have we kept making yoghurt? Listen in to hear updates on all of these projects and more.
2019-11-2444 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 029: Cheese Making at Home; Dill HavartiWe are stepping up to some "intermediate" level cheese making. Let's put that cheese press to use. These cheeses make use of various active cultures, involve a few more steps, and often require aging for a prescribed period of time. Today, we're following a recipe to make a dill Havarti cheese.
2019-11-1753 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 028: Easy DIY Home Improvement; Pantry Can Dispenser (Part 2 of 2)Conclusion of the project where we began building a pantry can dispenser. In this episode, we go into detail on some of the tools we use in the project including jigsaws, measuring tapes, drills, and drivers. If you're overwhelmed when you walk into the hardware store, we're working to demystify some of the tools and materials (and many many options) you may encounter. Additionally, we actually build the prototype can dispenser, try it out, and discuss some of the changes we'll make when we build more dispensers.
2019-11-102h 04Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 027: Easy DIY Home Improvement; Pantry Can Dispenser (Part 1 of 2)Ever been overwhelmed by all of the options at the hardware store? Let's start to break it down and simplify it. In addition to building can dispensers for the home pantry, we're going to do crash-courses on all of our tools and materials. For this project, I'll cover everything I think you need to know about plywood, dimensional lumber, and screws. Tools that we talk about on this episode include the circular saw, measuring tape, jigsaw, drill bits, and driver bits.
2019-11-031h 07Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeNovember 2019 BonusBonus Episode!!! Here's your bonus episode for November 2019. Shorter than the last bonus episode, but still fun. Want to start making scrambled eggs like a boss? Well, that's exactly what we're doing for this month's pro tip. Our book recommendation (and one that I've read several times and can't recommend highly enough) is "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Finally, our challenge for the month is to do some type of squats every single day of the month (heavy barbel squats, dumbel squats, kettlebell squats, air squats, balance squats, whatever). Enjoy!
2019-10-2913 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 026: Easy DIY Home Improvement; Cedar ClosetsThis is the first in a series of easy DIY home-improvement projects. In this episode we tackle installing cedar paneling in a bedroom closet.
2019-10-271h 30Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 025: She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy (Part 2 of 2)This episode concludes our discussion of tractors. This is the good stuff. By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to walk into a tractor dealership and test-drive a tractor.
2019-10-201h 19Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 024: She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy (Part 1 of 2)All about tractors! If you know nothing about tractors, have no use for a tractor, and have never driven a tractor, this is for you. By the end of this two-part series, you'll have the knowledge to walk into a tractor dealership, feed store, or local ranch supply and have an intelligent conversation about tractors.
2019-10-131h 17Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 023: Living with Bats and why You Should Love ThemWe are building a bat nesting box today! Why would we want bats around? There are so many good reasons including pollination, insect control, and reforestation. Since they go to work when most of us are asleep, and since they don't typically live near large population centers, most people don't realize how common bats are and how much they do for us. With that said though, bat populations are currently in decline globally, and these incredible animals need our help. If you have any concerns about safety around bats, rabies, and so on, we cover all of that as well...
2019-10-0636 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 022: The Cyclops' Cave... Greek Heroes Keep Wine and Cheese UndergroundWe are in the early stages of building a wine cellar (also cheese cave, root cellar, and canned goods storage) into our basement. In this episode, we talk about some of the planning that went into this in our house design, marital disputes, koi ponds, tractors, orchards, and vineyards.
2019-09-291h 15Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeOctober 2019 BonusHere's another monthly bonus episode! We're going to start having some guests on the bonus episodes to give their own pro tips, book recommendations, and monthly challenges. This month, we talk to Charlie. We learn about how to properly light a cigar; the book recommendation is "The Ugly American." Charlie's challenge to us is to teach something to someone. Hope you enjoy the conversation; it's the longest bonus episode by a long shot. I promise I'm working the bugs out of the "remote recording" thing.
2019-09-251h 14Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 021: Alone in the Woods at NightIn this episode, we dive into one specific piece of camping gear, what it's all about, and how to effectively use it: the tarp tent. If your idea of camping involves RVs, trailers, wall tents, or even dome tents, this episode might challenge you to push your limits and get out of your comfort zone. We go over some pros and cons of tarp camping as well as nine different configurations in which you can pitch a tarp. These are just a few of the many, many ways to use a tarp tent.
2019-09-221h 03Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 020: Eating Stray Cats... Just Kidding... Mostly...In this episode, we build a birdhouse, but not just any birdhouse; we're building a nest box for an American Kestrel, the world's smallest falcon. In the course of planning our nest box though, we get to talk about a whole lot of other interesting stuff- interesting bird species, birdwatching, feral and invasive species (and eating them), and planning large and small habitat improvement projects.
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More Popcorn Please! - A Movie PodcastS7E14 - Goodbye, Mr. Gordon - The Golden GirlsIsaac and Tom recap S7E14 'Goodbye, Mr. Gordon'! They also discuss remembering teachers 40 years later, the speed of the local news station programming, teaching right out of college, Blanche taking calculus, Rose having sex with a cow, a panel about roommates, the 'we don't believe in labels' line, the clever framing of the lesbianism related questions, Mr. Gordon's 'book review' & Dorothy's excuse for not doing her homework!
2019-09-0937 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 019: Cave Art for the Modern HomeIn this episode, we use traditional methods to make rawhide from an antelope skin. We talk about many different uses for rawhide, and we use it to make a pictograph-inspired wall-hanging work of art.
2019-09-081h 11Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 018: Magic, Medicinal, and Gourmet MushroomsIn this episode, we learn how to grow our own mushrooms. Whether it's a plate-sized patch of shiitake on your kitchen counter or lion's mane deep in the forest, you can do this. Specifically, in this episode, we are growing shiitake, blue oyster (don't fear the reaper), reishi, and lion's mane. This is one of those projects that is way easier than you think.
2019-09-011h 08Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeSeptember 2019 BonusBonus episode for September 2019. As always, we have a pro tip, book recommendation, and challenge. For this month's pro tip, learn how to clean your microwave. Our book recommendation is "Coyote America" by Dan Flores. Our challenge this month is to come up with a plan, to be implemented over the course of the next year, to make your household more environmentally friendly. Also, don't forget to check out www.campfirepiston.com to get your own fire piston, and use code MON for your Master of None listener discount.
2019-08-2708 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 017: How I Survived Hypothermia (part 2 of 2)In this dramatic conclusion to our series on fire starting, we finish our top-10 countdown, and talk to the US Forest Service about fire safety and wildland fires.
2019-08-251h 03Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 016: How I Survived Hypothermia (part 1 of 2)Let's talk fire starting and survival skills. In this two-part series, we go through ten different fire starting methods, discussing the merits of each. Also, we have a very candid discussion about the difference between primitive skills, bushcraft, and survival skills. Understanding this difference could literally be a matter of life and death.
2019-08-181h 16Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 015: You're Bleeding to Death. Can I Save Your Life?In this episode, we put together a roadside trauma kit. This is based on real-life experiences, and actual emergency situations. What do you think you would do if you were the first one on scene at an automobile accident and someone needed urgent medical care? Are you ready? Will you even stop to help? Unfortunately, for most people, the answer is no. Let's change that, at least for ourselves and our families. Also, we cover some general emergency/disaster preparedness skills.
2019-08-111h 04Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 014: Chickens, Burros, and HorsesToday, we dive into the three-acre pasture project. This is a long term project, which begins with eliminating over-grazing. The project progresses through surface preparation, building a stone wall, planting berry patches, planting trees, and using chickens to fertilize and improve the landscape. No matter how large or small of an area you're trying to improve, I hope you find this episode informative and helpful.
2019-08-041h 09Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 013: Beginner CheesemakingThe second episode in our cheesemaking series, we make a couple simple cheeses. The first is a traditional Mexican queso blanco, and the second is a basic farm cheese. These cheeses utilize an acid as the curdling agent, and are consumed fresh.
2019-07-2858 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeAugust 2019 BonusBonus episode for August 2019. Pro-tip: breath control. Book: Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein. Challenge: cut out all sugary drinks.
2019-07-2817 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 012: Amazon Blackwater Fish TankWe're going deep on this episode! Actually, we're staying pretty shallow, but we are going underwater. Let's set up an aquarium. This is a very specific setup, but the basics will still apply no matter what type of freshwater tank you're interested in starting. On this episode, we set up an Amazon River blackwater biotope tank. We go into detail on tank prep, starting and monitoring the nitrogen cycle, and adding fish.
2019-07-211h 19Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 011: Leather BeltIn this episode we make a leather belt from scratch. This involves some basic leatherworking techniques, which we discuss on the show. Also, we talk about leather care, and we oil an antique saddle. I get to dig into some of my own family history surrounding the saddle, which was fascinating, at least to me.
2019-07-141h 25Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 010: PemmicanIn this episode, we make a batch of pemmican. Pemmican was adopted from Native Americans by early trappers and explorers in North America. In my opinion, it's just about the perfect backcountry food. We talk about some history, specifically the voyageurs who paddled canoes from Montreal far into the interior of North America, bringing supplies to the trappers, and transporting bundles of furs back to Montreal. We also get to talk about beavers (the primary target of most of the fur trapping of the time), how they impact the environment, how things have changed in their absence, and how they...
2019-07-0756 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 009: Listener Q&AIn this episode, we hear from you, the Master of None tribe. Thanks for all of the questions that you submitted. If you're willing, share the podcast with a friend, submit your own listener question, and leave a review for the podcast on your favorite podcast platform.
2019-06-3042 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeJuly 2019 BonusBonus episode for July 2019. As we get geared up for the summer grilling season, I'll share my method for starting a charcoal barbecue grill. Additionally, our book of the month is "Last Child in the Woods," by Richard Louv. Our challenge for the month is to find a mountain nearby, and climb it. If you don't have any mountains nearby, figure out the furthest you've hiked in the last three years, and plan a hike that will take you further. Send pictures and stories of your adventures to contact@masterofnonepodcast.com
2019-06-2607 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 008: Dutch-Style Cheese PressWhat's your favorite cheese? Why not start making it yourself? In addition to some very basic ingredients, the main thing that you'll need is a cheese press. In this episode, we'll design and build our own cheese press. We talk about some Roman and European history, types of cheese, and methods of making cheese. Most importantly, we cover how to best enjoy eating cheese.
2019-06-231h 12Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 007: Vermiculture; Composting with EarthwormsNow we are really getting our hands dirty! We are literally making dirt. By "dirt," I mean spongy, black, nutrient-rich soil. We are culturing earthworms in indoor bins so that we can propagate them out to our garden beds and compost heaps.
2019-06-161h 13Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 006: Buckskin TanningLearn to "tan" deer hides and other animal hides the traditional way- no synthetic or hazardous chemicals. Sometimes called "brain tanning," the process of making traditional buckskin only requires a few easily obtainable items and a little bit of sweat. In the end, you'll have one of the highest quality garment-making materials known to man. If you're a hunter, and you hate seeing all of your deer hides go to waste, this is the answer.
2019-06-091h 44Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 005: Viking Drinking HornIn this episode, I make a Viking drinking horn, also known as an ale horn. We talk some history, give a nod to Spartacus, greatest badass of all time, and briefly touch on some Viking shipbuilding and navigational techniques. We also manage to cover some biology with regard to horns and antlers as well as the history of some surnames. I bet you didn't know that you can find a Valkyrie in many churches. That's a lot to fit into one drinking horn. This was a fun episode to record, and I hope you enjoy listening. Slainte!
2019-06-0259 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeJune 2019 BonusThis is a bonus episode for the month of June, 2019. Each bonus episode includes a pro tip, book recommendation, and a challenge for the upcoming month. For the pro tip, we talk knife sharpening. The book recommendation is "Natural Born Heroes" by Christopher McDougall. The challenge is to do burpees as part of your exercise routine every day for the entire month of June.
2019-05-2814 minMaster of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 004: Making YoghurtEver wondered if you could make your own yoghurt at home? The easy answer is yes, you can! It's also very simple, only uses two ingredients, and doesn't require any fancy tools or supplies. I'll walk you through the process, and along the way we'll talk about some history and biology. What is yoghurt? Where did it come from? How is it made? Why should we eat it? If the first few minutes of this one are too science-geeky for you, hang in there; we get to the fun stuff, and maybe you'll learn something along the way. For written i...
2019-05-261h 14Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 003: Paleolithic Bone KnivesThinking about going paleo? After you find a nice cave to live in, the next step is to craft some useful tools. We haven't quite advanced to the level of making stone tools, so let's make them out of bone. We talk about some history and we make a couple knives, a fish spear, and a sickle out of animal bones. The bone fish hook that we attempt in this episode turns out to be a total failure- more on that in a future episode. Also, why do Neanderthals make me feel pretentious?
2019-05-191h 00Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 002: Cast Iron RefurbishmentLet's take a rusty cast iron pan that appears to be beyond repair and transform it into a piece of prized cookware. We also get into some of the pros and cons of cooking with cast iron and what cast iron actually is. If you want some tips on cooking with cast iron, cleaning it, and maintaining it, this is the episode for you. Also, on the show, we make the world's best cornbread- country custard skillet cornbread (or something like that; I think I call it three or four different names during the show). For the recipe, go to t...
2019-05-121h 18Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on LifeEpisode 001: Building a Log StaircaseAfter completing the construction of my family's new home, I sit down with Vic Jones to discuss building a rustic log staircase. We also get into some other aspects of home design and construction, forest management, wildfires, and bark beetles. As this is the first episode of the podcast, we also chat a little bit about where the podcast is headed and some of the topics that may be covered in future episodes.
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