Shows
North Pole Radio"Santa Spectacular, Bolivia!" With Italo BadaniThis episode, Matt is joined by his first guest from Bolivia, Italo Badani!2025-04-241h 26North Pole Radio"Rise of the Guardians" With Gerry and JeffThis episode, Matt welcomes Gerry from Totally Rad Christmas and Jeff from Lost Christmas to talk about the film "Rise of the Guardians".2025-04-1959 minNorth Pole Radio"Santa of Oxley" With Brendan LowMatt welcomes back his good friend Brendan Low, who has been on his Santa journey the past few years and has talked about it before on the show. Now he's here to talk about a lot of the fun and exciting things he has done in the last couple of seasons!2025-03-191h 26North Pole Radio"Santa Claus Suits & Equipment Company" With Chris ParadaOn this episode, Matt welcomes back returning guest and recent Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee Chris Parada to talk about his new company, Santa Claus Suits & Equipment Company, which is offering new versions of the classic, nostalgic Charles Howard suit from the original pattern!2025-02-2549 minNorth Pole Radio"Santa Takes You Places" With Lincoln CrumOn this episode, Matt welcomes his friend Lincoln Crum, who talks about the opportunities being Santa can open up in life as well as about his children's book.2025-02-2153 minNorth Pole Radio"The Unofficial 'Elf' Cookbook" With Bryton TaylorOn this episode, Matt is happy to have on Bryton Taylor, who has crafted 75 recipes based on the Christmas classic, "Elf", and published them all in her new book "The Unofficial 'Elf' Cookbook".2024-10-2845 minNorth Pole Radio"The Alamo City Santa" With Jeremy PhelpsIt's been a bit since the last episode, but Matt is back with his buddy Jeremy Phelps, who, interestingly, became Santa by way of wrestling!2024-10-2257 min
TSG Time with Pat and DougAn Interview with Matt Swan, CFAMatt Swan sits down with Pat and Doug for Episode 21 of TSG Time. Matt is Senior Director of Performance Measurement and Analytics at the Investment Management Corporation of Canada (IMCO), and he serves as 1st Vice-Chair of the Canadian Investment Performance Council (CIPC). He talks about his journey at IMCO and the process of building and leading a strong performance team. “Institutional investors are hungry for analytics to support their investment decision-making process, and building a team that’s constantly enhancing the offering and always improving the stakeholder experience is the key to our success.” He discusses his involvement with t...2024-10-1514 minNorth Pole Radio"Christmas Story" With Robert BakerThis episode, Matt is joined by Robert Baker of the "Festive Foreign Film Fans" podcast to discuss the Finnish Santa origin film "Christmas Story". Not to be confused, of course, with "A Christmas Story".2024-09-101h 18
TGI PodcastHey Arnold!: Back to SchoolWelcome back! Season 5 has officially started here on TGI Podcast and we could not be more excited for what is coming up this season! We are kicking the year off right by covering Hey Arnold!
Matt discusses his overall history with the show, we get a special message from Matt Spaulding about his new book and we determine, as always, if this episode should be deemed a classic! Come give it a listen!
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Santa in His Own Words by Matt Spaulding - Amazon
Advent...2024-09-0327 minNorth Pole Radio"The Legacy of 'The Santa Clause'" With Stuart Deacon Jr.This episode, Matt is joined once again by his friend Stuart Deacon Jr. This time, they discuss the legacy of "The Santa Clause" and its impact on our art form!2024-08-231h 02North Pole Radio"Holiday Photo Magic" With Jessica RosaMatt is joined this episode by one of Santa's favorite photographers, Jessica Rosa! Hear her journey and learn about how you, too, can get magical photos for your Christmas performer business!2024-07-121h 48
North Pole Radio"Mrs. Claus Vintage" With Shawn WhiteThis episode, Matt is happy to welcome Shawn White to talk about being a working solo Mrs. Claus.2024-06-281h 02
North Pole Radio"Santa and Phineus" With David Milmine and Myke HutchingsMatt is joined this week by returning guest Myke Hutchings and new guest David Milmine to discuss working as a duo as Santa and elf Phineus!2024-06-1741 min
North Pole Radio"A Clausing Couple" With Kelly and Anita FordThis week, Matt is joined by another wonderful Santa and Mrs. Claus as part of his "couples who work together" series.2024-05-3146 minNorth Pole Radio"Be Kind To Your Costumer" With Angie Landerman and Barbara EmeryIn this "tough love" episode, Matt is joined by seamstresses Angie Landerman and Barbara Emery to discuss the rough treatment the costumers in the Claus community have been experiencing from Christmas performers.2024-05-101h 11North Pole Radio"The Clauses Down Under" With Neil and Keryn BowerMatt is joined by another fabulous Claus couple who live and work in Australia!2024-05-0756 minNorth Pole Radio"Meet The Clauses" With Bruce and Kathy NorredThis episode, Matt is joined by Bruce and Kathy Norred, who have been portraying Santa and Mrs. Claus together since the beginning of their performing journey. They share their story and their views on the strengths of working together.2024-04-2050 minNorth Pole Radio"The Business Side of Things" With Dan GreenleafThis episode, Matt is joined by Dan Greenleaf to discuss the thing every Christmas performer wants to talk about but no Christmas performer wants to talk about: business. How to market, what to charge, etc. Dan ran a Santa agency and he knows his stuff!2024-04-111h 25North Pole Radio"Turning Hate Into Joy" With Chris KennedyThis episode, Matt is joined by Chris Kennedy, who responded to a hateful letter from a neighbor by becoming Santa and spreading unconditional love and joy.2024-03-1847 minNorth Pole Radio"Coke's 2023 Santa" With Kevin CurtinOn the first episode of 2024, Matt is joined by a very special guest, Kevin Curtin, who stared as Santa in Coke's very popular "Anyone Can Be Santa" ad.2024-02-2955 minNorth Pole RadioChristmas Eve Bonus Episode: "Reading From Matt's Books"Merry Christmas Eve! Can't believe it's here already! On this bonus episode, I read a few chapters from the book I wrote this year, "Santa In His Own Words". I only get to three different chapters, but I just wanted to share a little bit of what I have been working on and the lore I have created. Have a fantastic Christmas!2023-12-2454 minNorth Pole Radio"'The Santa Clauses': Season 2, The Rest of the Episodes" With Anthony CarusoMatt and Anthony are back after life got in the way to finish reviewing season two of "The Santa Clauses"! What did we think overall? What parts did we like? What didn't we like? It's all here as we talk about the remaining four episodes.2023-12-1138 minNorth Pole Radio"The Reverse Interview" With Stuart Deacon Jr.Matt is joined once again by his friend Stuart Deacon Jr., but this time Matt is the one being interviewed! Stuart asks Matt all about his Santa journey and a few other fun things!2023-11-221h 23North Pole Radio"'The Santa Clauses': Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2" With Anthony Caruso"The Santa Clauses" is back on Disney+, so Matt and Anthony are back to review it just like they did last year! Hear what we think of the first two episodes: "The Kribble Krabble Clause" and "Floofy".2023-11-1353 minNorth Pole RadioChristmas Podcast Day Special: "The Muppet Christmas Carol" with Gerry, Ashley and Robert!Happy Christmas Podcast Day! This year, the shows of The Christmas Podcast Network are celebrating Christmas Podcast Day by cover different versions of "A Christmas Carol"! So, on this special bonus episode, Matt is joined by Gerry of "Totally Rad Christmas", Ashley of "Magic of the Season" and Robert of "Behind the Bells" to discuss the classic film "The Muppet Christmas Carol"!2023-11-011h 05North Pole Radio"Garfield's Halloween Adventure" With Mike WestfallIt's the second annual North Pole Radio Halloween Special! This year, Matt is joined by returning guest, "Advent Calendar House" host Mike Westfall, to discuss the classic special, "Garfield's Halloween Adventure"!2023-10-3144 minNorth Pole Radio"We Don't Know What We Don't Know: Expanding Your Horizons" With Ed TaylorThis week Matt is joined once again by Ed Taylor, this time to discuss the idea of "we don't know what we don't know" in an attempt to give Christmas performers new ideas of types of jobs they can do, skills they can learn, etc. 2023-09-301h 20North Pole Radio"Digital Fruitcake: Underappreciated Christmas Songs" With Ramsay CowlishawThis week Matt is delighted to be joined by Santa and Christmas music collector Ramsay Cowlishaw, who curates a Spotify playlist titled "Digital Fruitcake" which collects all sorts of underappreciated and forgotten Christmas songs!2023-09-231h 30North Pole Radio"Elfing Around" With Myke HutchingsMatt is joined this episode by the first elf he has had on the show, Myke Hutchings, Phineas the elf, who tells him all about what it is an elf does and how it helps Santa.2023-09-1643 minNorth Pole Radio"All About Reindeer" With Matt FeeneyGet your notebooks ready, this week Matt is joined by Matt Feeney of Reindeer Acres farm who teaches us all kinds of facts about the amazing creatures that pull Santa's sleigh!2023-09-071h 13North Pole Radio"Nurse Claus" With Robin FerraMatt is joined by Mrs. Claus Robin Ferra this week who tells him about being a solo Mrs. Claus who does a lot of work in a hospital!2023-08-2734 minNorth Pole Radio"Kringle University" With Jeff McMullenMatt is joined by the wonderful Jeff McMullen who talks about clowning, building a Santa house, and his Kringle University.2023-08-1850 minNorth Pole Radio"Love, Joy and Respect" With John SchimmelThis week Matt is joined by John Schimmel to offer some tough love to the Christmas community by addressing the problem of LGBTQ+ intolerance. It's a touchy subject for some, but I promise you we come at with all the respect and love in the world.2023-08-1159 minNorth Pole Radio"Making Dreams Come True" With Allan SiuThis week Matt is joined by Allan Siu, who talks about becoming Santa after being raised by Chinese immigrants who didn't celebrate Christmas, working at the Mall of America, and how Santa being diverse really does make a difference.2023-08-0439 minNorth Pole Radio"A Hippopotamus For Christmas" With John McCarty and Jenny WattMatt is joined on this episode by Jenny Watt and John McCarty who are here to talk to him about their new book "A Hippopotamus For Christmas".2023-07-2739 minNorth Pole Radio"Skiing With Santa" With Nicholas GillotteThis week Matt is joined by his friend and fellow New England Santa Society member Nicholas Gillotte who talks all about his Santa journey, his after-Christmas "ski with Santa" gig, how he came to star in his own special copy of "The Night Before Christmas" and which mega-star's grandchildren he got to be Santa for!2023-07-2050 minNorth Pole Radio"The Future of Christmas Performing" with Santa TrueThis episode, Matt welcomes back Santa True, who lays out some potential futures for the art of Christmas performing. Some are great, some are not so great, and we talk about ways to make the great reality and avoid the not great.2023-07-131h 32North Pole Radio"The History, Importance and Practical Use of Christmas Music" With Bruce KotowichIt's time to go to music class as Matt is joined once again by his friend Bruce Kotowich who, this time, brings his expertise as a music professor to the podcast to teach us all about Christmas music, why it's important and how we can use it when performing as a Christmas character.2023-06-171h 16North Pole Radio"The Official Rankin/Bass Biographer" with Rick GoldschmidtMatt is super excited this week to sit down and talk with official Rankin/Bass biographer Rick Goldschmidt, who had the distinct pleasure of being friends with Arthur Rankin, Jules Bass, Paul Coker and more of the Rankin/Bass crew and has written several books on the subject.2023-05-291h 04North Pole Radio"Top Christmas Commercials" With Gerry D, Mike Westfall and Charlie AgueMatt is joined by his friends Gerry Davila from Totally Rad Christmas, Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House and Charlie Ague from Closer to Christmas to count down each our top five favorite Christmas commercials!2023-05-191h 34North Pole Radio"A Nostalgic Santa" With Chris ParadaOn this episode Matt welcomes his pal Chris Parada who not only built his own beautiful Santa shack complete with custom sleigh, but keeps the spirit of classic Santas like Charles W. Howard and Jim Yelig alive and well.2023-04-271h 06North Pole Radio"The Storybook Writing Santa" with Mike FachertyMatt is joined on this episode by another U.K. Santa, Mike Facherty, who very cheekily waited to almost the end of the episode to share that he wrote some fun Christmas storybooks! Ho ho ho! Plus, he teaches Matt about a Christmas song that apparently doesn't exist in the U.S.2023-04-1642 minNorth Pole Radio"Santa-ing Around the World" with Ian ThomMatt is joined this week by U.K. Santa Ian Thom who talks about not only being Santa in England, but in Denmark and Japan as well!2023-04-0754 minNorth Pole Radio"Santa's Younger Brother Santa" With Liam GrobThis episode, Matt welcomes another young Santa, Liam Grob, who at 18 has already been Santa for four years and is fortunate enough to have a mentor who is an amazing, well-known and respected Santa.2023-03-1528 minNorth Pole Radio"The Professional Santa" With Doug EberhartThis week, Matt is joined by Pro Santa Shop and Pro Santa School founder Doug Eberhart, who talks about his beginnings as Santa at a very young age all the way up through starting a company that makes high-end Santa suits and a school to help Santas up their game.2023-02-2550 minNorth Pole Radio"Beginner's Crash Course" With Brendan Low and Santa TrueAfter some time off for post-Christmas recovery, Matt is back with an exciting new episode for you! In this episode, Matt's friend Brendan is back after his first season being Santa, and they are joined by Santa True of Christmas Performer's Workshop for a little crash course in starting out as Santa. Lots of good information here for beginners, but hopefully some good stuff for seasoned Santas, too!2023-02-041h 27North Pole Radio"NORAD Tracks Santa" With Master Sergeant Benjamin WisemanOn this very special bonus episode Matt welcomes Master Sergeant Benjamin Wiseman, one of the many people at NORAD who track Santa each and every Christmas Eve and make sure his journey is shared with believers everywhere!2022-12-2421 minNorth Pole Radio"'The Santa Clauses' Episodes Five and Six" With Anthony CarusoMatt and Anthony wrap up reviewing the first season of Disney +'s series "The Santa Clauses".2022-12-2448 minNorth Pole Radio"The Heart of a True Santa: Starting the Journey" With Brendan LowMatt is super happy to be joined by his friend Brendan Low, who has always loved Christmas and Santa and who has recently been inspired to start his own Santa journey.2022-12-111h 30North Pole Radio"'The Santa Clauses' Episodes Three and Four" With Anthony CarusoMatt is joined once again by his friend Anthony to discuss episodes three and four of Disney +'s "The Santa Clauses". Spoiler alert, we're really enjoying it!2022-12-0650 minNorth Pole Radio"'The Santa Clauses' Episodes One and Two" with Anthony CarusoTis The Podcast's Anthony Caruso joins Matt once again (and for the next few weeks!) this time to recap the first two episodes of Disney+'s brand new series "The Santa Clauses"!2022-11-2441 minNorth Pole Radio"Big Jolly Signing Santa" with Jeff CampagnaThis week Matt is delighted to have on Jeff Campagna, who was born mostly deaf and eventually went completely deaf, but thanks to the wonders of science can now be a fantastic Santa for both hearing impaired and hearing people alike!2022-11-1539 minNorth Pole Radio"The Halloween Tree" with Robert from "Behind the Bells"On this special Halloween bonus episode, Matt and his special guest Robert of the "Behind the Bells" podcast discuss the oft-forgotten but Emmy Award winning animated Halloween special "The Halloween Tree".2022-10-311h 11North Pole Radio"Japan Loves Santa" with Garrett CaseMatt is joined by Garrett Case, an American ex-pat who now lives in Japan and is Santa for Universal Studios Tokyo!2022-10-2848 minNorth Pole Radio"Clausing Together" With Rosette and Tommy DegennaroMatt welcomes his second Claus couple, the Degennaros, to talk about becoming Santa and Mrs. Claus together and working as a pair.2022-10-1350 minNorth Pole Radio"Santa, Elf, Teacher" With Michael BeurerThis week Matt is so happy to welcome his friend Michael Beurer to the show to talk about being Santa, Herbie the Elf and a teacher of fellow Santas as well as the joy that is using your imagination to look at things with a Santa eye.2022-09-3057 minNorth Pole Radio"Touring The North Pole" With Greg SwiechThis week Matt is joined by Greg Swiech, who is using technology and imagination to up the digital Santa visit game and take children on full tours of the North Pole!2022-09-2344 min
The REI Concierge PodcastMatt Spaulding Shares His REI Journey!Today, Tim and Lisa talk with Matt Spaulding, a Foreign Service Officer, who has built an amazing RE investment portfolio over the past few years.Listen to Matt's story, be inspired, learn valuable lessons, and take some notes for your own journey!Connect with us:Schedule a call with TimSchedule a call with LisaSchedule a call with JeanLearn more at thereiconcierge.comConnect with us:Schedule a call with TimSchedule a call with Lisa...2022-09-2154 minNorth Pole Radio"Saunders Claus" With Chris SaundersMatt is joined this week by fellow Santa ambassador Chris Saunders!2022-09-1639 minNorth Pole Radio"Christmas Comes in Many Colors" with Patrick MossThis week, Matt welcomes Pat Moss of Black Santa EFX to talk about being a Santa of color and having a fun, unique Santa wardrobe.2022-09-1044 min
The Trend ReportThe Importance of Thought Leadership with Matt SpauldingOne of the things I love most about having a podcast is the amazing connections I make because of it. I met Matt Spaulding of Spaulding Communications at NeoCon this past year and it was because of this podcast. Listen as he shares his story and why thought leadership is so important to building a brand and business that people trust. As with most of us, Matt happened into the contract interiors industry. He was working for a PR and Marketing firm and a couple of his really good clients were companies within the industry. After 9/11 happened, t...2022-09-0544 minThe Trend ReportThe Importance of Thought Leadership with Matt SpauldingSend us a textOne of the things I love most about having a podcast is the amazing connections I make because of it. I met Matt Spaulding of Spaulding Communications at NeoCon this past year and it was because of this podcast. Listen as he shares his story and why thought leadership is so important to building a brand and business that people trust. As with most of us, Matt happened into the contract interiors industry. He was working for a PR and Marketing firm and a couple of his really good clients were c...2022-09-0544 minNorth Pole Radio"The Carlucci Way" With Santa Carlucci and Jenny Lynn ClausMatt has his first ever Santa and Mrs. Claus duo on the show! We talk all about working as a pair and how even Santas and Mrs. Clauses who aren't married in real life can make great couples when they out performing together!2022-09-011h 04North Pole Radio"Dean of the Academy" With Rick RosenthalMatt is joined by the Dean of Northern Lights Santa Academy, Santa Rick Rosenthal, who tells Matt all about the creation and courses of the school2022-08-1956 minNorth Pole Radio"A Mrs. Claus For All Seasons" With Ellen TerpeningMatt is joined by another Mrs. Claus, the delightful Ellen Terpening!2022-08-1249 minNorth Pole Radio"Becoming Mrs. Claus" with Kimmie ClausMatt is joined this week by Kimmie, a newer Mrs. Claus who is spreading her wings and finding new, fun things for Mrs. Claus to do!2022-08-0450 minNorth Pole Radio"Teaching Mrs. Claus" With Becki StrattonMatt is joined by Becki Stratton, who is not only a Mrs. Claus, but a teacher of other Mrs. Clauses!2022-07-2839 minNorth Pole Radio"Fargo Mrs. Claus" With Sabrina HalvorsonMatt is joined by Sabrina Halvorson, a wonderful Mrs. Claus, who chats with him about the growing role of Mrs. Claus in Christmas lore.2022-07-2141 minNorth Pole Radio"Rudolph & Frosty's Christmas In July" With Gerry Davila and C.J. BelangerMatt is joined by his Christmas Podcast Network Pals Gerry and C.J. to talk about the 1979 Rankin Bass movie "Rudolph & Frosty's Christmas in July".2022-07-1456 minNorth Pole Radio"The Young Claus" With Hunter WoodsonMatt is joined this week by Hunter Woodson who started as Santa rather uniquely young and had the neat experience of coming up in the Santa world with some Santa Claus Hall of Fame mentors pretty much right out the gate.2022-07-0740 minNorth Pole Radio"Happiness Is Signing" With Kat ImhausenOn this week's episode, Matt is joined by Kat Imhausen, a Mrs. Claus who teaches American Sign Language to Santas and Mrs. Clauses across the country!2022-06-3036 minNorth Pole Radio"The Maverick Santa" With Rosario SmirneThis week, Matt is joined by a new Santa who made a splash in the Santa world by daring to be different and bring his own twist to the Santa legend, Rosario Smirne, better known as Santa Maverick!2022-06-2336 minNorth Pole Radio"Every Santa Has a Story" with Bill BarnsleyThis week, Matt is joined by his friend Bill Barnsley, who talks about how he loves to create memories and traditions with the families he sees.2022-06-161h 10North Pole Radio"The Business of Being Santa" With Bob Mc McMastersMatt is joined by one of the leaders of SatBOBS (Santa and the Business of Being Santa), Bob McMasters!2022-06-0958 minNorth Pole Radio"Getting Santa To Work" With Mitch AllenMatt is joined by the Head Elf at Hire Santa, Mitch Allen, to talk about how he helps people find the best Santas around and get Santas gigs.2022-06-0244 minNorth Pole Radio"From Grief To Joyful Purpose" With Carol NicklesMatt is joined by his friend and first Mrs. Claus guest, Carol Nickles, to discuss her journey to becoming Mrs. Claus and her upcoming first novel!2022-05-2643 minNorth Pole Radio"Santa's Very Own Pantomime" With Sammy BrooksMatt welcomes his very first British Santa, Sammy Brooks, to the show! Sammy Created and toured his very own Santa show around England and tells us all about it.2022-05-191h 12North Pole Radio"Merry Grinchmas, Happy Krampusnacht" With Joey MarsocciThis week, Matt is joined by Joey Marsocci, who performs as The Grinch and Krampus, taking pain from Christmases past and turning it into performances that help others find joy in the holiday who may otherwise not have by showing them they are not alone.2022-05-1256 minNorth Pole Radio"Elevating Our Art Form" With Santa TrueProfessional storyteller and head of the Christmas Performer Workshop Santa True joins Matt on this episode to talk about the art of storytelling and how all Santas can improve our art to benefit those we serve as well as how we can bring more people into our community instead of waiting for them to come to us.2022-05-051h 13North Pole Radio"From Saint Nicholas to Santa: A Season of Celebration" With Bruce KotowichMatt is joined by Santa Bruce Kotowich, who brings his wealth of knowledge and the traditions of his personal heritage to the show to discuss St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, and the joy of having a season full of celebrations.2022-04-281h 03North Pole Radio"An American Santa in Dubai" With Matt MarberryThis episode Matt welcomes another Matt to the show, Matt Marberry, who had the fun and unique experience of performing Santa in Dubai.2022-04-2152 minNorth Pole Radio"The Easter Bunny Is Coming To Town" With Anthony Caruso, Mike Westfall and C.J. BelangerThree of Matt's podcasting pals join him to talk about the strange Rankin & Bass special that is "The Easter Bunny Is Coming To Town." Kind of a sequel, kind of a remake, completely weird.2022-04-141h 04North Pole Radio"Santa On Film" With Anthony CarusoMatt is joined by his good friend and fellow Christmas podcaster, Anthony Caruso of 'Tis The Podcast, to discuss all things Santa on film. What makes a good movie Santa? Who are the best ones? Who has the best North Pole? The best sleigh? All the important stuff!2022-04-071h 27North Pole Radio"Santa Is For Everyone" with Derek DuganMatt is joined by Santa Derek Dugan to discuss some wonderful memories of portraying Santa, the importance of Santa to families and Derek's awesome "casual Santa wear" company, Sleighdriver Apparel.2022-03-3153 minNorth Pole Radio"Christmas 2! Talking 'Santa Claus: The Movie'" with Gerry DavilaMerry Christmas 2, listeners! In this episode, Matt is joined by Gerry D, host of the podcast "Totally Rad Christmas" to look back on the underappreciated 1985 film "Santa Claus: The Movie".2022-03-241h 18North Pole Radio"Darby O'Gill and the Little People" With Michael LyonsCelebrate St. Patrick's Day as Matt is joined by his friend Michael Lyons to discuss the forgotten Walt Disney classic "Darby O'Gill and the Little People". 2022-03-171h 06North Pole Radio"Together We're Better" With Michael HoweMatt is joined by fellow Santa performer and good friend Michael Howe to discuss the benefits of continuing to learn new things in the Christmas community, as well as the benefits of passing on what you have learned. As Michael, and the title of this episode, says, together, we're better.2022-03-1052 minNorth Pole RadioCreating Magical Santa Moments With Zeb ElliotMatt is joined by his friend Santa Zeb to discuss how he created a fantastic Santa experience for his community on his farm in Virginia.2022-03-0353 min