Podcast Episodes

Ep. 145 Michelle Schuman: A Female Environmentalist

Episode 145

In this episode, soil scientist and environmentalist Michelle Schuman chats with editor Carla Tilghman about her career in Alaska, climate change, and her new book The Understory: A Female Environmen…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Chickens 101: Hatch Day

Are you a new or aspiring chicken owner? This episode is for you! Former Mother Earth News and Friends podcast producer Charlotte Brunin chats in-depth with Zach Foley about preparing for hatching ch…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Ep. 143 Caring for Baby Chicks

Episode 143

So, you have baby chicks – now what? In this episode, Patrick Biggs explores the ins and outs of caring for baby chicks, as well as other poultry, during their important first few weeks out of the eg…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

How to Be a Natural Beekeeper

Episode 142

Leo Sharashkin is a natural beekeeper, raising locally captured swarms on his family's property in the Ozarks and passionately educating new and experienced beekeepers on how they can more sustainabl…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Ep.136b Make Your Own Seed and Nut Oils

Episode 136

PArt 2 of this 2-part episode with Bevin Cohen chatting with editor Jessica Mitchell about nut oils, storing your oils, and how to ramp up your production for sales.

After more than a decade of produ…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Ep.136a Make Your Own Seed and Nut Oils

Episode 136

Part 1 of this 2-part episode. Bevin chats with editor Jessica Mitchell about how he got started and covers specific seeds such as flax and hemp.

After more than a decade of producing his own seed an…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Ep. 141 Chick Illness

Episode 141

Podcast with Charlotte French and Zach Foley.

Thank you to our sponsor, Purina Mills for making this episode possible!

In this episode, Zach and Charlotte explore different illnesses that you should …

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Wild and Beautiful Skincare

Episode 140

With her book Wild & Beautiful now in its second publication, author and herbalist Suzanne Tabert wants everyone to know that feeling healthy and beautiful inside and out can come from everyday holis…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Ep. 137 Poultry Fencing

Episode 137

Interview with Joe Putnam. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode Brinsea.
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends podcast, Jessica Mitchell chats with Joe Putnam about poultry fencing. Lear…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Ep. 139 Preparing for Chicks

Episode 139

Interview with Patrick Biggs. Thanks to our sponsor Purina Mills

Whether a seasoned chicken owner or a just-hatched newbie, it's always good to be prepared before new chicks arrive. In this episode, …

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago