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bulldogcafeBCPodcast episode 008 Jeff Tkach Chief Growth Officer of the Rodale InstituteHealthy Soil Healthy Food Healthy People
Pretty simple right? In this episode of the podcast I sit down and chat with Jeff Tkach of the Rodale Institute to discuss the current state of organic and regenerative agriculture. Jeff briefly talked about his journey to becoming the Chief Growth Officer and his story would make a great podcast discussion on its own. We discuss the history of the Institute, it’s role in education and research and what the future holds for the food we eat not only here but around the world. After talking with Jeff prior to re...2020-03-2335 minbulldogcafeBCpodcast Episode 007 Ray GurzIn this episode of the podcast I sit down with Ray Gurz. Ray is a artist, musician, skateboarder and honestly one of the hardest working DIY guys I know. His ethos of living right now, right in the moment because we may never get the chance again is inspiring. He stopped by the studios of WMUH 91.7 FM Allentown during my weekly radio show for a visit and to talk about his upcoming art show. The show They’re Watching, They’re Listening will be at Freedom Tattoo 843 Main Street Slatington PA April 13, 2019 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Ray also talks about his t...2020-03-2355 minbulldogcafeBCPodcast 006 Mr. Christopher BarnesHeavy metal fan, horror film lover, drummer, meditation advocate, badass and high school english teacher? In this episode of the Bulldog Cafe Podcast I talk with Mr. Christopher Barnes high school english teacher at Northern Lehigh High School. In his first year of teaching in the high school after years of teaching at the districts middle school we talk about why he wanted to become a teacher, his unorthodox classroom and his love of his students. At a time when teachers are under more pressure than ever, Mr. Barnes seems to find a daily calm in his classroom. Not th...2020-03-2349 minbulldogcafeBCPodcast 005 Kreeky Tree FarmEver dream of giving up the career and going all Eddie Albert and Zsa Zsa Gabor buying a farm and making it work? Welcome to Kreeky Tree Farm the organic farm owned and operated by Chris Gangi and Allan Schanbacher. Chris the former Creative Director for Organic Gardening and Organic Style magazines and Alan with a career in NYC and Phoenix restaurants and food styling have created a successful business in Slatington PA. With various breeds of chickens, goats, horses, poitou donkeys and two Toulouse geese every day is a long one. In this episode we talk about the effo...2020-03-2336 minbulldogcafeBCPodcast 004 Pat HeinePat would go. In this episode I talk with Pat Heine. Video Producer for Hearst Publishing Bicycling and Runner’s World digital media group. When I made a list of the people I wanted to interview for the podcast Pat was always on the short list. With his start in production work during college in Ohio and then Germany, his work at last year’s Tour de France, to combining ultra running with his current career at Hearst he is full of great stories.
I’ve always been fascinated with Pat’s abilities in the ultra running community. W...2020-03-231h 11bulldogcafeBCPodcast 003 Jason RuffIn this episode I sit down with Jason Ruff candidate for the PA183rd District. We discuss his pathway from owner of Charlotte Fay’s Main Street Diner to Vice President of Slatington Borough Council to candidate for state election. We talk about the challenges facing our community, what changes Jason would like to see and accomplish as State Representative and the day to day workings of a councilman. We also go into detail about the ways we can get the millennials of our community active in politics and government. If you’ve wondered if you could run for office...2020-03-2346 minbulldogcafePaul Krempasky InterviewIn this interview Paul and I talk about his path to becoming General Manager of WMUH 91.7 FM Allentown PA, the current state of college radio, his life long love of music and what careers the future may hold for students in radio and media. Thank you for listening.2020-01-3155 minbulldogcafeAlice Wanamaker InterviewEvery community needs an Alice Wanamaker. In the second episode of the podcast I talk with Alice Wanamaker the Assistant Vice President Northern Region of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Her enthusiasm for the community where we live is optimistic, cheerful and infectious as you can hear when we talk about the Trail Town distinction of Slatington and the D and L Trail, the challenges that come with that responsibility and what the future holds for the town and surrounding community. This is also the first field recording for the show as you can hear from the sounds of...2020-01-3134 min