Podcast Episodes

Audio Article: All About the Heat

Story by Marissa Ames, read by Jessica Mitchell.

These answers to FAQs will help you learn how to keep chicks warm and healthy and when to transition them to outdoor coop life. This story comes from …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Incubating and Raising Geese with Dave Holderread

Episode 197

We have a very special guest for this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends. Dave Holderread, author of Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks and The Book of Geese, has a decades-long, successful caree…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Raising Heritage Goat Breeds for Milk

Episode 196

Who's ready to learn about goats? Whether you're already a goat-owner or are dreaming about getting some of your own one day, this is the episode for you. Kenny Coogan talks with Jon Kain, a goat-ow…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Discussing Animal Care with Dr. Pol

Episode 195

For decades, Dr. Jan Pol has been dedicated to helping animals. His hit show (you may have heard of it), "The Incredible Dr. Pol" on Nat Geo WILD, shows the daily operations and hard work of his vet…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Audio Article: Food Versus Fuel

Story by Robert Turner, read by John Moore.

In a new column for MOTHER EARTH NEWS, author Robert Turner explains how new biofuels could ease the energy crisis. This story comes from August/September…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Sustainability and Houseplants with Summer Rayne Oakes

Episode 194

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we're excited to be speaking with Summer Rayne Oakes, a science communicator, conservation activist, and entrepreneur. We'll be discussing sustainab…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Sustainability and Community: A Talk with the 2023 Mother Earth News Voices

Episode 193

We're bringing you a special episode this week, recorded from our 2023 Mother Earth News Fair in Lawrence, Kansas. Six folks joined editor Jessica Mitchell for this episode to talk about the amazing…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Heritage Poultry Breeds Update: What's Threatened, What's Non-Threatened, and More

Episode 192

One of the many beautiful things about nature is biodiversity -- more specifically, the diverse array of poultry breeds. It's becoming increasingly important to pay attention to the breeds that are …

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Herbal Spotlight: How to Use Fennel, Chicory, and Garlic Mustard

Episode 191

The world is full of aromatic, flavorful, medicinal, and powerful herbs, and we're taking a whole podcast episode to celebrate just a few of them. In this episode, our returning Mother Earth News Fr…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

Audio Article: Cation Exchange Capacity in the Garden

Story by Andy Wilcox, read by John Moore.

Learn how you can improve you soil's cation exchange capacity to grow healthier, more nutrient-dense crops. This story comes from the May/June 2023 issue of …

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago