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Tech News Weekly (Audio)Anticipating Samsung's Home Robot - Waymo, Digg.com, Apple's Siri
A Waymo robotaxi got stuck in a unique space. A rebooted digg.com launches an early-access community. How Apple fumbled the AI makeover of Siri. Samsung is finally releasing its Ballie device later this summer, which was initially unveiled back in 2020.
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch is here this week! Amanda talks about a Waymo robotaxi that got trapped in a Chick-fil-A drive-through after dropping off a passenger at the fast-food restaurant.
Mikah Sargent talks about the rebooted digg.com website launching an early-access community with a $5 fee that gives early adopters insight into the website's rebuilding and other...2025-04-111h 08Tech News Weekly (Video)Anticipating Samsung's Home Robot - Waymo, Digg.com, Apple's Siri
A Waymo robotaxi got stuck in a unique space. A rebooted digg.com launches an early-access community. How Apple fumbled the AI makeover of Siri. Samsung is finally releasing its Ballie device later this summer, which was initially unveiled back in 2020.
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch is here this week! Amanda talks about a Waymo robotaxi that got trapped in a Chick-fil-A drive-through after dropping off a passenger at the fast-food restaurant.
Mikah Sargent talks about the rebooted digg.com website launching an early-access community with a $5 fee that gives early adopters insight into the website's rebuilding and other...2025-04-111h 08All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Tech News Weekly 382: Anticipating Samsung's Home Robot
A Waymo robotaxi got stuck in a unique space. A rebooted digg.com launches an early-access community. How Apple fumbled the AI makeover of Siri. Samsung is finally releasing its Ballie device later this summer, which was initially unveiled back in 2020.
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch is here this week! Amanda talks about a Waymo robotaxi that got trapped in a Chick-fil-A drive-through after dropping off a passenger at the fast-food restaurant.
Mikah Sargent talks about the rebooted digg.com website launching an early-access community with a $5 fee that gives early adopters insight into the website's rebuilding and other...2025-04-101h 08All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)Tech News Weekly 382: Anticipating Samsung's Home Robot
A Waymo robotaxi got stuck in a unique space. A rebooted digg.com launches an early-access community. How Apple fumbled the AI makeover of Siri. Samsung is finally releasing its Ballie device later this summer, which was initially unveiled back in 2020.
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch is here this week! Amanda talks about a Waymo robotaxi that got trapped in a Chick-fil-A drive-through after dropping off a passenger at the fast-food restaurant.
Mikah Sargent talks about the rebooted digg.com website launching an early-access community with a $5 fee that gives early adopters insight into the website's rebuilding and other...2025-04-101h 08Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 382: Anticipating Samsung's Home Robot
A Waymo robotaxi got stuck in a unique space. A rebooted digg.com launches an early-access community. How Apple fumbled the AI makeover of Siri. Samsung is finally releasing its Ballie device later this summer, which was initially unveiled back in 2020.
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch is here this week! Amanda talks about a Waymo robotaxi that got trapped in a Chick-fil-A drive-through after dropping off a passenger at the fast-food restaurant.
Mikah Sargent talks about the rebooted digg.com website launching an early-access community with a $5 fee that gives early adopters insight into the website's rebuilding and other...2025-04-101h 08
Queer Consciousness: LGBTQ+ Mindset Empowerment PodcastQueer Elders Pt. 2: Jennifer KnappJennifer and I continue our conversation about being queer and how it forces us to go within and really learn who we are. We also talk about our definitions of being a good ally and what is needed to continue being not only accomplices within our own community but also what we look for from our allies. You can find all information about Jennifer, and where to follow her, on her website: jenniferknapp.com The book that Jennifer mentions is “Reaching Out” by Henri Nouwen. You can follow the podcast on Instagram: @_queer.cons...2025-03-2749 min
Day24: Where Healthcare Meets Exponential Innovation08 - On-Demand Support, On-Time Care: Jennifer Sargent of Pacify.In this episode of Day24, host Eric Thrailkill welcomes Jennifer Sargent, CEO of Pacify, captured at ViVE in Nashville in February 2025. Jennifer shares insights into the integration of technology and human-driven services, emphasizing Pacify's commitment to enhancing women's health and parental support. Discussing the intersection of technology with healthcare, Jennifer notes, "To really drive care meaningfully, you have to have both technology and people together. That's what really makes the impact." The discussion covers her journey through the healthcare industry, her transition to Pacify, and the significant role of technology in advancing primary care and ma...2025-03-2625 min
Tech News Weekly (Audio)Google Unveils Midrange Pixel 9a - iRobot, Amazon Echo, PebbleOS Watch
Will iRobot's new Roomba's bring the company back to the forefront of robotic vacuums? What to know about Amazon's change of handling voice recordings through Alexa devices. Two new PebbleOS watches are available for pre-order! And the lowdown on the new Pixel 9a smartphone that Google recently announced.
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Jennifer talks about the new Roombas that iRobot has unveiled but is unimpressed by the lack of innovation in these new robotic vacuums.
Do you have Alexa devices in your household? Be aware of some of the new changes...2025-03-211h 12Tech News Weekly (Video)Google Unveils Midrange Pixel 9a - iRobot, Amazon Echo, PebbleOS Watch
Will iRobot's new Roomba's bring the company back to the forefront of robotic vacuums? What to know about Amazon's change of handling voice recordings through Alexa devices. Two new PebbleOS watches are available for pre-order! And the lowdown on the new Pixel 9a smartphone that Google recently announced.
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Jennifer talks about the new Roombas that iRobot has unveiled but is unimpressed by the lack of innovation in these new robotic vacuums.
Do you have Alexa devices in your household? Be aware of some of the new changes...2025-03-211h 12Total Jason (Video)Tech News Weekly 379: Google Unveils Midrange Pixel 9A
Will iRobot's new Roomba's bring the company back to the forefront of robotic vacuums? What to know about Amazon's change of handling voice recordings through Alexa devices. Two new PebbleOS watches are available for pre-order! And the lowdown on the new Pixel 9a smartphone that Google recently announced.
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Jennifer talks about the new Roombas that iRobot has unveiled but is unimpressed by the lack of innovation in these new robotic vacuums.
Do you have Alexa devices in your household? Be aware of some of the new changes...2025-03-211h 12
Queer Consciousness: LGBTQ+ Mindset Empowerment PodcastQueer Elders Pt 1: Jennifer KnappHey, Hi, Hello, Friend. So today my guest is none other than Jennifer Knapp. Jennifer is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, speaker, and advocate, known for her musical talents and commitment to social causes. With a rich history spanning over two decades, Jennifer has left an indelible mark on the music industry. In addition to her musical endeavors, Jennifer is a trailblazer in advocacy, notably becoming the first major artist in the Christian music realm to openly discuss LGBTQ+ identity. This courageous stance sparked national dialogue and led to appearances on influential platforms like Larry King Live and the TEDx...2025-03-2056 min
Health Innovation MattersThe New Standard for Maternal Care with Jennifer SargentMichael chats with Jennifer Sargent, CEO of Pacify. In this episode, Michael and Jennifer discuss Pacify’s evolution toward becoming a leading provider of wrap-around support in maternal care, how the organization is transforming maternal health outcomes and overcoming access barriers through accessible tech-enabled doula-led care, and much more.2025-02-2819 min
Total Jason (Video)Tech News Weekly 358: FTC's New Click-to-Cancel Rule
The FTC is making it easier for you to cancel your subscriptions. Apple is celebrating ten years of Apple Pay. Android 15 is rolling out now to Pixel devices. And Amazon announced new Kindle devices, set to be released at the end of October.
Fresh off her appearance on This Week in Tech, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy celebrates the FTC's new rule, making canceling a subscription service easier.
Mikah Sargent talks about Apple's celebration of 10 years of Apple Pay.
Jason Howell stops by to talk about the official release of Android 15 to Pixel devices and when other Android phones, such...2024-10-181h 12
Join Us in France Travel PodcastDiscovering Angers on a Day Trip from ParisDiscovering Angers Have you ever wondered what makes Angers such a great day trip from Paris? In this episode of Join Us in France, host Annie Sargent is joined by Patricia Perry and Jennifer Gruenke to share their experiences exploring the charming city of Angers. Get the podcast ad-free Patricia planned the trip, and together, the trio discovered why Angers is worth a visit. They dive into the highlights of their day, including the magnificent Château d'Angers and the stunning Tapestry of the Apocalypse—one of the largest and oldest surviving medieval tapestries in the...2024-09-1554 min
Join Us in France Travel PodcastGourmet Escapades in the Rhône ValleyAre you planning a gastronomic adventure in France? In this episode, I chat with Jennifer and Emma Jerzyk, who share their delightful mother-daughter trip through the Rhône Valley. They offer detailed tips on wine tasting, visiting Michelin-starred restaurants, and enjoying the local cuisine. Get the podcast ad-free Whether you're a foodie or a wine connoisseur, you'll find plenty of practical advice to make your own trip unforgettable. Tune in for an episode packed with insider knowledge and personal anecdotes! Table of Contents for this Episode Podcast supporters Magazine segment Mother-Daughter trip in the R...2024-08-2559 min
Pastoring on PurposeGA2024 - Jennifer WolvertonLive from our General Assembly exhibitor hall booth, this mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, Jennifer Wolverton joined us to talk about being a counselor and the Psychology Department Chair at Mongolia International University.2024-07-1023 min
Total Jason (Video)Tech News Weekly 337: AI News From Google I/O & OpenAI
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Jennifer talks about Matter 1.3 being released by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Mikah is excited by the new accessibility features Apple recently announced. What Google announced at its Google I/O 2024 event. And finally, OpenAI announces GPT-4o.
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talks about Matter 1.3 being released, which brings further support to smart appliances and new features, but laments the fact that most major platforms have yet to adopt even Matter 1.2.
Mikah Sargent is ecstatic about Apple's new accessible features, including Eye Tracking and Vehicle Motion Cues.
Jason Howell...2024-05-161h 18
Unsolved: WorcesterThe Murders of Maureen and Jennifer Moynihan - June 5. 1973It’s just after 12:30 PM on June 5, 1973. 32-year-old Maureen Moynihan and her 4-year-old daughter Jennifer have just dropped off Maureen’s 6-year-old son Timothy for afternoon kindergarten in West Boylston. Maureen and Jennifer have a day full of errands planned. Roughly 24 hours later, Maureen and Jennifer’s bodies were discovered along a dirt road in Rutland State Park. The mother and daughter had been stabbed to death. And their throats had been slashed. Maureen was found lying on the ground outside of her Ford sedan. Jennifer’s body was...2024-03-0519 min
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesJenn Colby Finds Her PurposeYour humble host has been through some stuff the last few years. At a recent food system gathering event this fall, the call went out inviting folks to tell their stories of transition and transformation. How we went from the old to the new. What we overcame, and what we learned. How our world view changed. I’m still very much a farmer and will continue to be, but the last few years have shown me a new path helping others. That’s why I’m here.
Jenn’s email
Chris Sargent email...2024-02-0719 min
Cruising | A Queer Documentary PodcastMona's | San Francisco, CAMona Sargent (born Mona Nystrom) is widely credited as the owner of the first lesbian bar in San Francisco, and perhaps the first public lesbian bar in United States. Between 1933 and 1950 she owned a series of bars in clubs in San Francisco: Mona's, Mona's Barrelhouse, Mona's 440 Club, The Paper Doll, and Mona's Candle Light.Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode.This episode features interviews with Beth Lemke, Clay, and Lillian Faderman. The episode also features archival tape of interviews with Mona Sargent, f...2024-02-061h 00
Total Jason (Video)Tech News Weekly 320: Unpacking Galaxy Unpacked 2024
The continuing saga of the Series 9 & Ultra 2 Apple Watches continues as these watches with blood oxygen features are banned again as of January 18th. What were the smart home trends at CES 2024 this year? How big is the scale of surveillance for each Facebook user on Meta's social platform? And a surprise guest returns to today's Tech News Weekly to discuss what was announced at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event.
The sales ban of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US has resumed again as of January 18th as the US Court of Appeals for the Federal...2024-01-181h 11
Tech Break (Video)TNW Clip: Why The Matter Protocol Hasn't Made The Smart Home Easier Yet
On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent speaks with Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge about how Matter's hope to improve smart home integration in 2023 has fallen short.
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2023-12-2220 min
Join Us in France Travel PodcastPlanning the Perfect Multi-Family French VacationEmbark on a journey with Planning the Perfect Multi-Family French Vacation! Join four families as they explore the charming streets of Lille, the historic beaches of Deauville, and the sun-drenched vineyards of Provence. Discover how they navigated group dynamics, chose the right accommodations, and created unforgettable memories. From mastering travel logistics to choosing leisurely lunches over quick bites, this episode is packed with insider tips and heartwarming stories. Whether you're planning a family trip or just dreaming of France, tune in for inspiration and practical advice on crafting your own French adventure #FamilyTravel #ExploreFrance Table of Contents...2023-12-1755 min
Bookreporter Talks To“Bookaccino Live” Book Group: Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney BoylanJodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan joined our “Bookaccino Live” Book Group for a brilliant discussion about their novel, MAD HONEY. Jennifer explains that the idea for the book came to her in a dream that she had in 2017. They talk about their characters and who wrote each, as well as how they worked with one portion of the narrative going forward and another going backward. Jodi is a complete outliner, and they discuss how having this structure allowed them to develop the story with each of them writing on their own. This truly was a partnership throughout the enti...2023-10-271h 15
Cold Case Kansas: A Social Detective PodcastMissing Jennifer Wilson Derby KansasFor Domestic Violence Awareness Month We Want To Remind You If The Case Of Jennifer Wilson.Jennifer Wilson the 9 of Diamonds in the Kansas Cold Case playing cards deck. Her case is revisited a year later we have the initial interview with Sargent Matthew Lynch a detective with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department Cold Case Initiative. This case was featured on KWCH with Alex Filipino & The Deck with Ashley Flowers. September 1, 2002 Jennifer Wilson went missing after an argument with her girlfriend Brenda Leonard. Brenda Leonard states she left in Jennifer’s car to “cool off” returned to Jennifer Wilson gone but...2023-10-071h 01
At This Performance PodcastJustin Sargent (Episode 30)What did you think of this episode?It was so much fun catching up with Justin Sargent! We discuss everything from Rock of Ages to Bonnie & Clyde to Justin's new show premiering in Orlando in October called Queen: Rhythm & Rhapsody!Justin's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.2023-09-0728 min
The Daily GardenerApril 24, 2023 Jakob Böhme, Robert Bailey Thomas, Paul George Russell, Charles Sprague Sargent, Purple Mustard, Pansies, Kurume Azaleas, Tiny and Wild by Graham Laird Gardner, and Solar System GardenSubscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Historical Events 1575 Birth of Jakob Böhme, German original thinker. Jakob Böhme did a great deal of thinking and writing, not only about theology and Christianity but also about the natural world. Here's what Mary Oliver wrote about Böhme. I read Jacob Boehme and am caught in his shining web. Here are Desire...2023-04-2425 min
Unsolved: WorcesterSpecial Episode - University Park Tree Planting, Plaque Dedication - w/Jennifer HernandezA ceremonial tree planting and plaque unveiling at Worcester’s Arbor Day celebration is being held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023. We encourage our listeners to join us at the event to help honor the lives of the many women victims of murder in Worcester, both solved and unsolved. Special thanks to Jennifer Hernandez, committee member on Worcester's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women, for joining us for this special episode. 2023-04-2310 min
Pastoring on PurposeSeason 3 Episode 4: Jennifer ShulerJennifer Shuler, director of Lead WNC, joins Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team to talk about the sudden passing of her husband, dealing with grief, and the importance of counseling as a tool for the Faithful.2023-04-1939 min
Join Us in France Travel PodcastWeekend road trip in Southern France: A Tale of Three Walled CitiesToday we're going to talk about three walled cities. Picture this: a 4-day weekend exploring the enchanting city of Avignon, marveling at the prehistoric Grotte de Chauvet, standing in awe at the ancient Pont du Gard, and wandering through the fortified town of Aigues-Mortes. Then, throw in Carcassonne just for fun! Are you ready to embark on this adventure? Then grab your favorite travel buddy, pack your bags, and follow in Annie and Jennifer's footsteps! Table of Contents for this Episode Intro Today on the podcast Podcast supporters Newsletter After the interview Interview Jennifer’s title for...2023-03-2657 min
Healing Birth with CarlaWith Jennifer Summerfeldt - Founder of ASK Therapy for MomsYou’re in for a treat today! In this episode I speak with renowned birth trauma specialist, Jennifer Summerfeldt. Jennifer holds an MA in Counseling Psychology (MACP) and is a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC). She is the CEO (Chief Empathy Officer) and Founder of ASK Therapy for Moms. With over 20 years of experience within the fields of maternal health, childbirth and psychology studies, she uses her expertise and voice to help advance the dialogue on trauma-informed care, maternal mental health, and healing in general.
Today we discuss how Jennifer came into the birth healing role, and what sh...2023-03-021h 07
Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare UnlimitedArtificial Intelligence Goes to English Class, with Jennifer Black, John Ladd, and Laura TurchiThe Folger: Hey ChatGPT! Could you write a six line Shakespearean monologue in iambic pentameter about an interview with Jennifer Black, Laura Turchi, and John Ladd about the challenges and opportunities that ChatGPT presents in the English classroom? Thank you!
ChatGPT: Of course, I'd be happy to write a Shakespearean monologue on that topic! Here it is:
Oh, how ChatGPT may bring the bard to light,
And in the English classroom, set things right.
With Jennifer, Laura, John to lead the way,
They'll show the world what ChatGPT can convey.
For in its code, a wealth of knowledge lies,
And...2023-02-2837 min
Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare UnlimitedArtificial Intelligence Goes to English Class, with Jennifer Black, John Ladd, and Laura TurchiThe Folger: Hey ChatGPT! Could you write a six line Shakespearean monologue in iambic pentameter about an interview with Jennifer Black, Laura Turchi, and John Ladd about the challenges and opportunities that ChatGPT presents in the English classroom? Thank you! ChatGPT: Of course, I'd be happy to write a Shakespearean monologue on that topic! Here it is: Oh, how ChatGPT may bring the bard to light, And in the English classroom, set things right. With Jennifer, Laura, John to lead the way, They'll show the world what ChatGPT can convey. For...2023-02-2837 min
Unsolved: WorcesterSpecial Episode - Interview with Jennifer McLellan, daughter of Vincent MartinIn this special episode, we had the opportunity of speaking with Jennifer McLellan, daughter of the late Vincent Martin. Vincent was killed outside of the three-decker he lived in on Millbury Street on Dec. 28, 1995. He was beaten to death and robbed. We shared Vincent’s story in episode 8 of Unsolved: Worcester Season 2.2023-02-1409 min
Become an IDOL: Instructional Design and Online LearningIDOL Success Story with Former Teacher Jennifer Berman I 72In this episode, I will be chatting with Jennifer Berman, an IDOL course Academy member who transitioned into an Instructional Designer in just 14 weeks. She worked for 17 years in Elementary Education when becoming the primary virtual teacher inspired a love for online learning. She tells how IDOL gave her the skills, feedback and goal setting that she needed to make such a quick transition. Listen in to hear how her corporate role compares to teaching!
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Are you looking for a no-nonsense formula for creating engaging courses an...2022-12-1620 min
ArtCurious PodcastAuthor Interview: Paul Fisher's "The Grand Affair: John Singer Sargent in His World"Welcome to a bonus episode of ArtCurious featuring my interview with Paul Fisher about his latest book, The Grand Affair: John Singer Sargent in His World.An iconic American artist, John Singer Sargent was also a complicated and mysterious man. While presenting himself as a reserved, buttoned-up businessman, he scandalized viewers on both sides of the Atlantic with the frankness and sensuality of his work. He charmed the possessors of new money and old, while reserving his greatest sympathies for Bedouins, Spanish dancers, and the gondoliers of Venice. At the height of his renown in Britain and...2022-11-2835 minThe Daily GardenerOctober 6, 2022 Garlic Lovers Day, Charles Wilkins Short, William Withering, Jean-André Soulié, Rosamund Marriott Watson, Creating a Garden Retreat by Virginia Johnson, and Gilles ClémentSubscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Historical Events Today is Garlic Lovers Day Garlic, or stinking rose, is a member of the lily family. Onions, leeks, and shallots are also in the family. All alliums are reactive to the amount of daylight they receive, so a great way to think about the garlic life cycle is that it matures during the longest days in the summer. This is why Autumn is garlic-planting time in most areas, and many gardeners wait until after the fall equinox...2022-10-0636 min
Join Us in France Travel PodcastAn Accidental Francophile Moves to ParisJennifer Gruenke became an accidental Francophile when she had an opportunity to spend a month in France through a Rotary Club exchange program in her twenties. This program took her through the heartland of France with cities like Montluçon, Saint-Julien, Périgueux, Rodez, Aurillac, Le Puy-en-Velay, and Anvers. This was a long time ago, and she enjoyed it so much that she learned French using cassette tapes! On her first trip to France, Jennifer found French people open and welcoming. She finds that is still the case today. She realized that while average French people don't ha...2022-09-181h 04
"AJS Ministry Weekly Tuesdays Bible Class @ 2 PM, & AJSM Podcast Wednesdays @ 2 PM & Thursday @ 7 PMAJS Ministry's The Tabernacle of Fire 🔥 NU Podcast, Special Guests Pastor, St. John Chisum, Thursday, September 8, 2022Elder Anton & Elder Jennifer Seals invite you to the “Live Zoom and Facebook Streaming” of their Every Thursday @ 7 PM “AJS Ministry’s The Tabernacle of Fire NU Podcast:”
Date and Time September 8th @ 7 PM
Special Guests Speaker: Sr. Pastor St. John Chisum of “Gifts From God Ministry Church”
About Our Guests:
Pastor St. John Chisum founded Gifts From God Ministry Church over 29 years ago with the express purpose to serve the Trinity and its people by providing:
Spiritual, Human, Social Services, and Health Care Information through our “Hope and Help Center.” Th...2022-09-101h 12
Join Us in France Travel PodcastA Visit to Narbonne and the Mediterranean CoastJennifer Jerzyk, my guest on today's podcast visited Narbonne and the Mediterranean coast in 2022. She travelled mostly by train because she finds it peaceful and relaxing. She also enjoyed the fact that Narbonne is a great gateway into the Mediterranean and such value! That's because Narbonne is not touristy. As a matter of fact, she wondered if she was the only tourist there! For the travel question of the week, Annie explains why people who take the RER between the airport and the city are asking for trouble. That's 49 minutes into the episode and you should listen...2022-08-211h 00
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesKeeping It Simple with Jascha Pick“I didn't have mechanical background, I didn't grow up fixing tractors. I had never driven a tractor. I wasn't good with equipment. Grazing was very approachable. It just really appealed to me. You're outside, you're working with the environment. It just grabbed me really fast.”
Jascha Pick is a sheep farmer based in Northern Vermont, who didn’t set out to be a farmer but caught the farming bug. He fell in love with farming, and especially with grazing. He’s used a lot of creativity to get started, including a trip to New Zealand, grazing plenty of back...2022-07-121h 19
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 18: Learning and Leading in Business with Dallas Mount“Go and work for a bad boss. Go and spend some time breaking somebody else's machines, losing tens of thousands of dollars on their payroll, before you're doing it on your own payroll. That timing is probably somewhere between, two years at a minimum, and maybe ten years at a maximum. If you do it for much longer than ten years, you're probably going to be so dependent on that salary, it's gonna be really hard to step away from that and make some bold moves.”
Dallas Mount is the CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, which is the...2022-05-261h 03
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.17 Is Choosing to Farm Enough? with Jenn Colby“I think sometimes the choice to farm also means that folks choose not to have a life. They may not recognize it as that. Sometimes the choice to farm or ranch doesn't necessarily automatically set them up for that. Responsibility weighs really heavily on the shoulders of farmers and ranchers. I think everyone deserves to have a life but I really think that farmers and ranchers deserve to have a life. I just don't know if that always happens. And I don't know if the choice to farm is actually enough.”
We can look at how we farm...2022-04-301h 21
Join Us in France Travel Podcast7 Day Trips from ParisOn this episode of the podcast, Jennifer Gruenke tells us about her 7 day trips from Paris on public transportation. She went to Rambouillet, Auvers-sur-Oise, Fontainebleau, Saint-Cloud, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Provins, and Versailles all in the same week! Which one was her favorite? Click play to hear all about it! Episode Page | Guest Notes | Transcript Table of Contents for this Episode [00:00:40] A conversation with Jennifer Gruenke about her 7 day trips from Paris [00:02:45] Rambouillet, Auvers-sur-Oise, Fontainebleau, Saint-Cloud, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Provins, and Versailles [00:03:49] Getting a week-long Navigo Pass [00:04:35] Taking a different day trip from Paris every day [00:05:32] Day...2022-04-241h 07
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.16 Margaret Chamas Part 2 and Listener Comments“For people who get into extension and especially stick with it, there's this compulsive need to make those connections. Now I consider myself a bit of a subject matter expert on goats, but as an extension agent, I wasn't the subject matter expert on pretty much anything. Especially since it was a crops county, and I'm a livestock person, but I was the connection finder. I was the one who would say, hey, you need to talk to X, Y, or Z, or I know so and so's doing this in whatever county, or here's this researcher who I kno...2022-04-2346 min
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp 1.15 Margaret Chamas Part 1“For a long time, it's been just like struggling to get my farm to the bare minimum of what I would consider acceptable in my head. There was no pride, no accomplishment, because before that I was failing. So I was simply not failing now that I've done this thing. I'm trying really hard to be able to take accomplishment in the improvement, and the continuous improvement.”
Margaret Chamas fell in love with goats through 4H. That was a life changer. She went to college for animal science, started working for farmer organizations after graduation, and began buil...2022-04-1159 min
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.14 Abbie Corse“Since coming back, it's been sort of this really challenging and interesting evolution to understand how a working mother who is not farming with her partner can take over an operation that has traditionally been run by four to six people. “
Abbie Corse grew up hating cows. She went to school for journalism and got involved with arts administration. Then she realized what a lack of seasonal work and attachment to a land base was doing to her mental health. She and her husband chose to move home and Abbie began to reconstruct her relationship with the farm...2022-04-111h 19
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp 1.13 Ashlyn Bristle & Abraham McClurg“The jobs that I worked were a pickle factory and a spinnery and an apple orchard, All of those were learning how to operate in a system watching how other people create systems and deal with the logistics of production. I think now that's made me a pretty strong systems thinker. I'm good at being strategic and good at looking at the entire large moving sort of juggernaut of the farm and identifying where it's not working.”—Ashlyn Bristle
Ashlyn Bristle and Abraham McClurg come from a variety of backgrounds in art, education, cooking, and non-profit management. They m...2022-03-271h 21
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.12 Jenn Colby on Leadership, Introverts, and Being a Real Farmer“It feels scary to work with a dangerous animal, but it's within our wheelhouse. To do something that is unknown--to reach out, to ask for help, to admit we don't know--to go into that sort of dark place outside of our circle of control and our circle of knowledge into some nebulous “out there”, so that we can make that circle bigger--THAT’s scary. I gotta tell you, once you open that door, once you open that circle, it's COOL. It's really cool. You sort of see the world in a different way. And feel lighter.”—Jenn Colby
A fun two...2022-03-2054 min
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.11 Jesse McDougall Part 2“I think that climate change, and the collapse of so many of our ecological systems is the pressure that's going to push human evolution into a new phase. And I think that has to be the story. “
Part 2 of my conversation with Vermont farmer Jesse McDougall ranged a little more widely than just the choice to farm, but that choice shouldn’t be something made within a vacuum. Processing, marketing, aggregation, and broader environmental impacts are all part of the picture in a farm ecosystem. We also talk about Jesse’s use of a new, regeneratively focused funding...2022-03-1258 min
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.10 Jesse McDougall Part 1“It was the next generation for the farm…and so it came to [my wife] Cally or nobody. And we thought, well, hell, we might be better than nobody. So we raised our hand and said, “Let us give it a shot.”
Jesse McDougall had never farmed. His wife Cally had grown up adjacent to her four-generation-family’s farm, but neither had any idea what might happen when they decided to shift from coding web sites to managing land. Through their painful introduction, they learned firsthand what happens when chemical-dependent land loses its crutch and found themselves stumbling...2022-03-061h 02
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.9 Christian Wiedemann“I think part of the reason that I have pursued a career in real estate development in addition to being involved with my family’s [ranch] business is because there’s so much overlap…if you don’t understand the land piece, then you’re missing a big piece of the picture.
Christian Wiedemann is the 5th generation on his family’s ranch, located near San Francisco. He grew up hosting school field trips for cattle branding events, and watching the increased interface between the suburbs and their livestock-land management. He went away to school, working in renewable ener...2022-02-2751 min
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.8 Kristen Judkins“So I went around on the farm tour and I went to check out all their barns and I spent like eight weeks almost every day going to visit somebody, talking about their sheep. Going from barn to barn I realized, ‘Oh, everybody does this really differently.’
Kristen Judkins didn’t expect to become a farmer, in fact, she’s not even sure she’s comfortable with the term, but she moved to Vermont and fell in love with fiber arts. Then the Great Goat Giveaway happened…well, she’ll tell that story.
As a solo farmer star...2022-02-191h 12
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.7 Tip Hudson“Rangeland science is this crazy complex combination of living and non-living things and people. It’s not simple at all.”
While the Art of Range host Tip Hudson is an experienced rangeland ecologist on the technical side, I was deeply interested in his take on the value and importance of “long form conversation”. We chatted about brain science, new and old(er) ranchers, who should be listening to and learning from (both of) our podcasts, and the fact that our grazing ecosystems require both knowledge and wise application.
Some resources mentioned in this episode:
Art of R...2022-02-1253 min
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.6 Austin & Maggie Troyer“I think for me, my pre-farming life had little experience in farming, but I think the way my parents raised me, it’s just being honest. It’s working hard and trying to build something bigger than you.”—Austin Troyer
Austin and Maggie Troyer of Crossroads Land + Livestock in Ohio figured out pretty early in life what they didn’t want to do, which led them to farming right out of high school. Austin started by working on a beef ranch for several years and then out on his own with custom cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. He and Maggi...2022-02-051h 09
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp 1.5 Jinny Hardy Cleland“Problem solvers make the best farmers. If you’re not a problem solver, it makes your farming life so much harder.”
I’ve known Jinny Cleland of Four Springs Farm in Royalton, Vermont for more than 20 years, which is about half of the time she’s been farming. We’ve had great long talks about farming, business, faith (she is a Christian Scientist), and much more while processing turkeys together. When you are elbow-deep in bird carcass and wet feathers, you really get to know a person.
I have great appreciation for the way she embraced farmi...2022-01-2954 min
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp 1.4 Matt SkoglundOn first thinking about ranching bison, Matt said he thought “I’m a kid from suburban Chicago, I could never do that.” And then he went on with his day. As he describes it, “I didn’t entertain the thought of it, really. But then months later, it was still there.”
Matt Skoglund didn’t start as a ranch kid or even a kid from the country. He had a couple of different careers before deciding in 2017 with his wife Sarah to find a ranch and begin raising bison outside Bozeman, Montana. In 2018, North Bridger Bison was born. Along the...2022-01-221h 10
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.3 Jenn Colby & Chris Sargent“People who don’t farm don’t realize how much it really governs what you can and can not do with the construct of your lives. Unless you’ve got the systems in place to manage that stuff.”—Chris Sargent
When I had the idea to start this podcast, my husband Chris Sargent was fully on board and very supportive of my goal to share the stories of first-generation and other farmers making the conscious choice to make livestock farming a serious part of their lives. After a few interviews and a question I posed in our CTF Facebook...2022-01-151h 02
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp. 1.2 Randy & Lisa Robar“Yeah, neither Lisa or I grew up on a farm. So this is all new. This was not in our plans. I was chasing the corporate ladder. She was a public-school teacher. Then we started to look into food, which is a spiral. A downward spiral, if you start to do that, because you discover that so much of the food in a supermarket—that’s not really food, and it's probably not healthy for you. And so our solution was, fine, we'll just grow our own.”—Randy Robar
Randy and Lisa Robar didn’t expect to become dairy...2022-01-0851 min
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesEp 1.1 Marc & Cheryl Cesario“I would say the overarching of all of this is actually understanding that this is a business. Right? It’s great, it’s farming, it’s pastoral. It’s all these things., but at the end of the day, this is a business and a business needs certain things to exist and function.”—Cheryl Cesario
Thanks for joining our inaugural episode, featuring Marc and Cheryl Cesario of Meetingplace Pastures in Cornwall, Vermont. Marc and Cheryl have been farming at their current location since 2009, joining their personal and business lives together right from the start. They currently graze cattle and she...2022-01-011h 12
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesChore Chat: IntentionsWhen we do physical work, lots of us think deep thoughts. I recorded this mini episode as an experiment...what sort of deep thoughts come out on the topic of setting intentions, in the middle pf chores?
Let me know if you like this format...and I would love to hear your thoughts about other topics for a Chore Chat!
For more than 25 years, I’ve been working with farmers on all kinds of production, natural resource, business, and success issues. What I’ve come to realize is that it’s rarely animal health or product...2021-12-2820 min
Choosing to Farm: New Generation StoriesPreview Mini-Ep 0.1 Why Choosing to Farm?I've been spending a lot of time thinking about why I even wanted to do this podcast. (Why I think this is even a good idea, I mean.)
What I have come to realize is that I want there to be more farmers and ranchers in the world. I want there to be more people managing livestock on the land, in responsible and regenerative ways. I want there to be more livestock farmers who actually make a living managing livestock. I want there to be profitable livestock farms and ranches, and healthy families. What I'm hoping to...2021-12-1814 minThe Daily GardenerOctober 6, 2021 Garden Border Ideas, Charles Wilkins Short, André Soulié, Levi James Russell, Susan Hill, The Tree Book by Michael Dirr and Keith Warren, and Chris HowellToday in botanical history, we celebrate a Kentucky botanist, a French priest and plant explorer, and a Texas doctor and botanist. We'll hear an excerpt from Susan Hill's book, The Magic Apple Tree. We Grow That Garden Library™ with another great book by Michael Dirr. And then we'll wrap things up with a reminder from a modern gardener to stop and enjoy the leaves. Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy. Th...2021-10-0622 min
Moving ArizonaInterview with Sam Sargent, Director of Strategy for Austin Transit PartnershipIn this week's episode Sam Sargent from beautiful Austin, Texas joins us to talk about Project Connect and the Austin Transit Partnership. Project Connect is a $7 billion transit program for the greater Austin area. This transformational program will connect communities, spur transit oriented development, and provide one of the country's largest equity investments to ensure access to affordable housing along its high capacity corridors. Austin Transit Partnership has followed the successes and challenges of implementing light rail transit for the metropolitan Phoenix area and is applying lessons learned from our system. They've been joined recently by local transit rock...2021-08-2647 minThe Daily GardenerApril 21, 2021 Seven Top Indoor Herbs, John Muir, Benjamin Maund, Spring in Paris, Kinship of Clover by Ellen Meeropol, and Frances Perry on FernsToday we celebrate a man who found all the answers to life in nature, and we still learn from his profound observations today. We'll also learn about a botanist and publisher who found fame and forged meaningful connections with top botanical illustrators and horticulturists of his time. We’ll hear an excerpt about spring in Paris from an American author and journalist who lives in France. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a fun fiction book about a botany major who feels a kinship with plants on the brink of extinction. And then we’ll wrap things up with a litt...2021-04-2121 min
HealthMatters54: Sargent's Operations Director Discusses her Diverse RolesIn this episode, we welcomed Jennifer Keenan (jkkeenan@bu.edu), the Operations Director for Clinical Education and Community Affairs at Sargent College. As a dedicated Terrier, Jennifer shared her work with Sargent’s Clinical Placement Program and her doctoral degree.
About Sargent's clinical placement program:
A key part of your preparation to become a health care professional is the real-world exposure and training you’ll receive through the clinical experiences incorporated into each Sargent College degree program. Typically starting early, clinical experiences are planned sequentially to build on the academic knowledge and skills you’re acq...2021-03-0321 minThe Daily GardenerFebruary 23, 2021 The Father of the RBGE Archives, Agnes Arber, Marion Delf-Smith, English Cottage Gardening by Margaret Hensel, and the Very Best Flowers for DryingToday we celebrate a woman known as the Lady of Botany, yet today few people know her life story, and fewer still appreciate her difficult professional journey. We'll also learn about another female botanist who started one of the first degreed botany programs for women in England. We hear a story about a mink who set up residence in a winter garden from an avid gardener and writer. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a delightful book about Cottage Gardening. What could be more charming? And then we’ll wrap things up with the story of a dried flower expe...2021-02-2326 min
Brown & BlackThe Brown & Black Inauguration and the Return of Pop CultureIt was a Brown and Black Inauguration as Jennifer Lopez performed, Amanda Gorman recited the Inaugural poem, and Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn into office. Jack and Mike discuss the Jennifer Lopez "Let's Get Loud" lyric controversy she slipped in at the Inauguration performance, as well as how Amanda Gorman will handle her new found fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-01-2322 minThe Daily GardenerJanuary 8, 2021 The Three Friends of Winter, Eliza Ridgely, Walter Tennyson Swingle, Dig For Victory January Advice, A Place For Us by Harriet Evans, and Herb Wagner of Wagner Tree FameToday we celebrate the avid gardener who transformed the gardens at what was once the largest private residence in the United States. We'll also learn about the man who created many new citruses through hybridizing. We’ll hear some January advice from a Dig For Victory brochure from WWII. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a fun fiction book set on an English estate called Winterfold. And then we’ll wrap things up with the story of the man behind the Wagner Tree. Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Go...2021-01-0821 minThe Daily GardenerDecember 10, 2020 The Conference Pear, Emily Dickenson, the 1909 Cherry Tree gift from Japan, Joseph Dalton Hooker, Carolyn Kizer, Growing Beautiful Food by Matthew Benson and Henry Nicholas Ridley4Today we celebrate the botanist who discovered the Rhododenrun minus growing in South Carolina. We'll also learn about the young German botanist who died on the Niger Expedition after valiantly trying to keep his plants alive. We’ll recognize an Irish doctor who was one of the first people to discover the greenhouse effect. We salute the naturalist of Germantown, Pennsylvania, whose love for wildflowers and nature was unsurpassed. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a downhome book dedicated to helping you with the family garden to make it a resounding success. And then we’ll wrap things up with t...2020-12-0418 min
Hacking The Afterlife podcastHacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Maverick, JFK and Sargent ShriverWe didn't have any agenda today, and just thought we'd let the class take over. John McCain showed up first, had plenty to say among other things; "Sweet revenge." Honest Abe, JFK showed up - and spoke eloquently about binding the nation's wounds and pulling us together. (I kid you not. Neither Jennifer and I had any idea they would say what they say.)Sargent Shriver stopped by - odd name to pull out of a hat - but he was eloquent as well. John Shaner makes a return visit with Robert Towne's dog Hira... and...2020-11-0653 min
Hacking The Afterlife podcastHacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Maverick, JFK and Sargent ShriverWe didn't have any agenda today, and just thought we'd let the class take over.
John McCain showed up first, had plenty to say among other things; "Sweet revenge." Honest Abe, JFK showed up - and spoke eloquently about binding the nation's wounds and pulling us together. (I kid you not. Neither Jennifer and I had any idea they would say what they say.)
Sargent Shriver stopped by - odd name to pull out of a hat - but he was eloquent as well. John Shaner makes a return visit with Robert Towne's dog Hira... and...2020-11-0653 minThe Daily GardenerNovember 3, 2020 William Cullen Bryant, Clarence Elliott, Robert Frost, Six Seasons by Joshua McFadden, and Golden Squash SoupToday we celebrate the American Romantic poet who wrote: "The rose that lives its little hour is prized beyond the sculptured flower..." We'll also learn about the man who made Six Hills Nursery famous. We hear some words about autumn by an American Poet Laureate. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that rocked the Vegetable Cookbook world three years ago - and here’s a hint: the author divided the year into Six Seasons. And then we’ll wrap things up with a recipe I received from a friend recently for a delicious Golden Squash Soup. Subscribe Apple | ...2020-11-0316 minThe Daily GardenerCarl Linnaeus, Charles Eliot, John Lindley, Russell Page, Maggie Dietz, The Garden-Fresh Vegetable Cookbook, Andrea Chesman, Sir Joseph Hooker, London, Charles Sprague Sargent,Today we celebrate the man who wrote Species Plantarum and gave us binomial nomenclature. We'll also learn about the Boston Landscape Architect, who kept a journal of his favorite walks. We salute the British orchidologist who saved Kew Gardens. We also recognize the man who designed the garden at the Frick Museum in New York City. We’ll hear one of my favorite poems about November. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that teaches us to cook with Garden-Fresh Vegetables. And then we’ll wrap things up with a little story about a young botanist who dreamed of goi...2020-11-0117 min
ArtCurious PodcastListener Favorites--Number 5: Shock Art: Sargent's Madame X (Season 4, Episode 1)You voted, and we listened! For the next couple of months, we’re replaying your top five favorite episodes of ArtCurious. Thanks to the many who voted! Up first this week— Episode #40 from our fourth season, all about Sargent’s Madame X.Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts!SPONSORSCampfire Poetry: Support independent artists in their endeavor to bring poetry to new audiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-08-0330 min
Join Us in France Travel PodcastWill the Pandemic Change the Way You Travel?On today’s episode Annie and Elyse ask the question we've all been wondering about: Will the pandemic change the way you travel? We asked the Join Us in France community on Facebook and got a lot of different responses. Some surprised us, some were controversial, but mostly we hear you! We don't have all the answers, but as friends who live in France, Annie and Elyse have a good feel for how things are likely to proceed. Will the Pandemic Change the Way You Travel? On April 12th Annie asked listeners the following question: “How...2020-04-261h 07HealthMattersE9: Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: Making Healthy Eating Taste BetterThis episode provides a conversation with BU Sargent student Caroline Kohler on her academic path and experience as the Sargent Choice Ambassador. She meets with Dr. Jacobs every Wednesday night at Sargent Choice Test Kitchen, where students and faculties gather together and try out healthy and delicious recipes.
About the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: We're all about making healthy taste delicious here at Sargent Choice. That's why we've teamed up with faculty-in-residence Dr. Karen Jacobs to offer students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to trial and taste-test new Sargent Choice healthy recipes each week at the Sargent Choice Test Ki...2020-03-3120 min
Cell Culture Dish PodcastMesenchymal Stem Cell Culture – Challenges and solutions for isolation, expansion and maintenanceIn this podcast and accompanying article, we talked with Dr. Jennifer Chain, Scientific Director of Research and Development, Oklahoma Blood Institute about isolation of mesenchymal stromal cells from cadaveric bone marrow and the differences between live and cadaveric donors. We also discussed the expansion and maintenance of mesenchymal stromal cells in culture including media design and selection.2020-03-2518 min
TatterEpisode 50: Wrong Tool for the Job (Brian Kalt, on the 25th Amendment)ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Concerns about Donald Trump's fitness to serve as U.S. President have motivated many people to advocate for the invocation of the 25th Amendment, particularly Section 4. Those who have engaged in such advocacy--and I've done it--seem to believe that effectively invoking Section 4 of the 25th Amendment could be a way to remove Trump from office. But my guest--Brian Kalt of the Michigan State University College of Law--makes a case that we're wrong.
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--Brian Kalt's MSU profile
--Unable: The Law, Politics, and Limits of Section 4 of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment (by Brian...2020-03-2043 minThe Daily GardenerJanuary 10, 2020 Charlotte Moss Winter Garden, Elm Tree Comeback, Nicholas Culpeper, Indian Tea, Henry Winthrop Sargent, Dame Barbara Hepworth, Henry David Thoreau, Emily Dickinson's Gardens by Marta McDowell, Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom KitToday we celebrate the 17th-century renegade who wanted medicine through herbs to be accessible to the people and the Anniversary of the day Indian tea became available for sale in England. We will learn about the American landscape gardener whose superpower was framing a view and the English sculptor who famously said I am the landscape. Today’s Unearthed Words feature words from Henry David Thoreau - It turns out it was super cold 164 years ago today. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that features a beloved poet gardener or gardener poet - whichever you prefer. I'll talk...2020-01-1024 minThe Daily GardenerDecember 4, 2019 Central Park Arborists, Dahlias at Bramble Garden, Saving Junipers, Andre Michaux, Theodore Vogel, John Tyndall, Edna Walling, von Mueller, Starting & Saving Seeds by Julie Thompson Adolf, Plant Labels, & the Davenport Women's ClubToday we celebrate one of the first botanists to explore South Carolina and a German botanist who met his end during the 1841 Expedition to Niger. We'll learn about the man who discovered why the sky is blue, and one of Australia's top garden designers, in addition to the monument to one of Australia's greatest botanical collectors. We'll hear some thoughts on the birds of winter and, we Grow That Garden Library with a book that helps us become a seed starting and saving champion. I'll talk about my favorite brand for wooden plant labels (the come in a pack of...2019-12-0424 minThe Daily GardenerNovember 26, 2019 Herbal-Infused Broth, Leave the Leaves, Jean-Jacques d'Ortous de Mairan, Henry Winthrop Sargent, Oak by William Bryant Logan, a Thanksgiving Time Capsule and an Olive Tree on a Movie Set in 1949Today we celebrate the man who discovered that plants have circadian rhythms. We'll learn about the 20-acre estate that had the very first lawn mowed by a lawnmower in the United States. We'll hear some truly lovely and a little melancholy poetry about November. We Grow That Garden Library with a book about the official national tree of America - the mighty oak. I'll talk about making Thanksgiving Time Capsules, and then we'll wrap things up with a sweet story about an Olive tree on the movie set for Samson and Delilah back in 1949. But first, let's catch up on...2019-11-2619 minThe Daily GardenerOctober 3, 2019 Pumpkin Allergy, Luis Née, Frederick Lueders, Frederick Pursch, David Hosack, John Torrey, Charles Sprague Sargent, Meta Orred, Sergei Yesenin, Philippa Foot, Montrose by Nancy Goodwin, Christmas Cactus, and George Dexter ButlerI always write down little things the kids say that strike me as funny or sweet. Here's a little blast from my past on this day in 2010: At bedtime tonight, PJ told me he wanted to bring cold lunch to school. I told him no because we have paid for hot lunch. (Apparently many kids in his class bring cold lunch.) I told him that they probably bring cold lunch because they have allergies and their mommies don't want them to get sick. So, then PJ told me he had allergies too... he said "I'm allergic to pumpkins". I said...2019-10-0319 minThe Daily GardenerSeptember 4, 2019 The Must Go Container, Henry Wise, Alfred Rehder, Isabella Preston, Willa Cather, Geoffrey Hill, Gardener's Guide to Compact Plants by Jessica Walliser, Ordering Spring Bulbs, Charles Joseph Sauriol, and Plants Growing TogetherI had to chuckle the other day as I was putting together my fall containers. The first thing I do when I transition from one season to another, is determine which plants are salvageable - the ones that have enough gas to go another season. One of my pots ended up being a bit of a hodgepodge. I call it my "Must Go" Container in honor of my husband's Great Aunt Lena. Here's the backstory: Great Aunt Lena would babysit my husband and his siblings when they were little. She was helping out my in-laws while they were both a...2019-09-0412 minThe Daily GardenerMay 15, 2019 Plant Height, Isaac Newton, President Lincoln, the USDA, Charles Sprague Sargent, the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserve, Ettie C. Alexander, the NOLA Museum of Art, Emily Dickinson, Ina Coolbrith, Top-dressing, and Elizabeth StantonPlant height is one of the factors often indicated on plant tags. But mature height often takes ten years - especially if you're talking about trees and shrubs. Most plants benefit from some amount of pruning - in which case their height can be controlled. BTW, Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet. It can grow 3 feet in just 24 hours. Brevities #OTD President Abraham Lincoln created the U.S. Department of Agriculture today in 1862. When Lincoln signed the bill, he was bombarded with advice about who should be the first Commissioner of Agriculture. Perhaps he should choose the edit...2019-05-1510 minThe Daily GardenerMay 7, 2019 Deep Dives in the Garden, Gerard van Swieten, Rochester Parks Commission, RHS Radish Trial, Henry Teuscher, Bartram's Garden, Rabindranath Tagore, Penelope Lively, Life in the Garden, Garden Trials, and Charles DarwinDeep dives. Gardeners love to fall in love with particular plants. We can fall so hard, that we tune out other possibilities for our gardens. Then, in a fascinating twist, our deep dives can suddenly stop. As is often the case, those deep dives can be followed by a pivot. I started out as a shrub gardener. Then, I made a pivot to annuals and ornamentals and had nary a shrub in my garden. Then I was anti-annual. Then I moved into herbs and edibles. Now I'm a little bit of everything. Deep dives and pivots. Part of the process o...2019-05-0709 minThe Daily GardenerApril 24, 2019 Chives, Botany Day, Tomitaro Makino, Lucien Plantefol, Vancouver's Botanist Restaurant, Paul George Russell, Henry Van Dyke, Charles Sprague Sargent , Stephanne Barry Sutton, Window Cleaning, and a Story from John MuirI recently had a gardener ask me about the first herb I'd ever grown. That would be chives. Chives, like many herbs, are so easy to grow. Plus, you get the cute purple puffball blossoms. I had a chef friend show me how she liked to cut off the flower. Then, she snipped a little triangle off of the bottom where the bloom comes together (like cutting paper to make a snowflake). By doing this, you basically get "chive-fetti" and you can easily sprinkle the little chive blossom over salads or dishes. Mic drop. Goat cheese and chive blossoms pair...2019-04-2409 min
The Lancet in conversation withLiver disease in the UKProfessor Roger Williams (Kings College London, UK) and Jennifer Sargent discuss new developments detailed in the fifth update of The Lancet Commission on liver disease in the UK.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://twitter.com/thelancethttps://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv2018-11-2218 min
ArtCurious PodcastEpisode #40: Shock Art: Sargent's Madame X (Season 4, Episode 1)Works that we take for granted today as masterpieces, or as epitomes of the finest of fine art, could also have been considered ugly, of poor quality, or just bad when they were first made. With the passage of time comes a calm and an acceptance. But that doesn’t change the fact that there are many works peppered throughout art history that were straight-up shocking to the public when they were first presented decades, or even hundreds of years ago.Today's work of "shock art:" Sargent's Madame X.Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our...2018-10-0129 minThe Lancet in conversation withNCD Countdown 2030Ahead of the third UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs on Sept 27, Jennifer Sargent and guests discuss The Lancet’s first NCD Countdown 2030 paper and implications for country-level health policies and progress towards the achievement of SDG target 3.4: a third reduction in premature deaths from non-communicable diseases by 2030.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://twitter.com/thelancethttps://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv2018-09-2120 min
Join Us in France Travel PodcastWWI Battlefields in FranceJoin Us in France Travel Podcast, Episode 205 On today’s episode, I bring you a trip report with Jennifer Warner about the World War I sites she visited with her husband and sons earlier this year. The whole family has an interest in history. Her teenage sons particularly enjoyed getting a better understanding of what happened on these battlefields. In preparation for this episode, I read a wonderful book called A World Undone: the History of the Great War 1914 to 1918. But the history of this war is a tremendously complex subject. Our purpose was not to...2018-09-121h 25
TK with James Scott: A Writing, Reading, & Books PodcastEp. 17: Javier Zamora & Jennifer De LeonJavier tells James about his journey to the United States at the age of 9. They discuss the power of teachers, the Undocupoets Campaign, transcendent readings, struggling to find an ending, and his collection of poems, UNACCOMPANIED (fall 2017). Then, Jennifer De Leon talks about opportunities for teen writers, #WeNeedDiverseBooks, and her experiences teaching in the YAWP program at Grub Street in Boston. Javier and James Discuss: Yusef Komunyakaa Sharon Olds Alejandro Zambra Valeria Luiselli Dick Scanlan Roberto Bolano Gabriel Garcia Marquez Jorge...2016-09-271h 30
The Vertical Viewing PodcastEp. 085 - The Magnificent SevenThis week on the podcast, Mike, Red and Scott meet in the Nostromo lounge and discuss the triumphant return of Clive Owen as The Driver in the BMW Short Films revival THE ESCAPE from Neill Blomkamp, Scott triggers a landslide of admiration for the fantastic Norwegian disaster film THE WAVE, shit hits the fan on the set of TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT as Michael Bay emblazons Nazi swastikas all over Winston Churchill's ancestral home, we open up our cybernetic minds and bask in the stunning glory of the original GHOST IN THE SHELL from 1995, some mixed feelings awaken from cryos...2016-09-261h 50
Join Us in France Travel PodcastSouthwest of France with Children Trip ReportJennifer Ditchburn visited the southwest of France with her husband and children in June 2016 and she comes on the show today to share some of the highlights of their experience. Jennifer is the Editor in Chief of a magazine called Policy Options in Canada, she speaks beautiful French and has visited France on several occasions. But, this is her first time in France with her children, so they selected child-friendly activities. Because we recorded this episode the day the results of the Brexit were announced and because Jennifer is a political junkie, we discuss this news event at the...2016-06-281h 08
MWMB PodcastMWMB: A Moment with The HammerLISTEN!
With Alex working overtime, Cabbage Patch Geoff recovering from his heroic struggle with the alligator in the kitchen and Jennifer Sargent on vacation in the Ivory Coast- it's been kinda lonely at the MWMB studios. So, The Hammer took it upon himself to spend some time with you, dear listeners, and share a few moments offering a few thoughts of peace and harmony.
Enjoy.
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The Natural Co-Creators ShowJennifer talks to Daisy Turner from CLIC Sargent (children with cancer).Jennifer talks to Daisy Turner Fund Raising Manager for CLIC Sargent, who help children and young people with cancer. September is a special month for this charity because it's Childhood Cancer Awareness month and it needs people out there, collecting in the Suffolk area, for their Big Bucket Collection.
Daisy explains to us about the difficulties that families face when a child, or young person has cancer and why fundraising is so important to enable CLIC Sargent can carry on helping families during this difficult time.
This will be a very informative interview.
More about CLIC Sargent can be found at...2014-09-1000 min
US Citizenship PodcastUSCIS 100:55, the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's Inaugural Address, and the passing of Sargent ShriverToday we will discuss USCIS 100:55, the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy Inaugural Address, and the passing of Sargent Shriver2011-01-2005 min