Podcast Episodes

Audio Article: Just Add Chickens

Story by Angela Greenroy, read by Kenny Coogan.
Hatching guinea fowl eggs under a broody chicken can result in quieter keets. This story comes from the March/April 2024 issue of Grit magazine.

For m…

Published on 1 year ago

Winterizing Your Vehicle

Episode 232

This episode of Mother Earth News and Friends discusses how to winterize vehicles for storage. Mark Mederski, editor in chief of Motorcycle Classics Magazine, shares tips on preventing corrosion, pre…

Published on 1 year ago

Fermentation Journeys

Episode 231

Sandor Ellix Katz, a fermentation revivalist, discusses the art and science of home fermentation. He emphasizes the simplicity and accessibility of the process, highlighting the benefits of fermentin…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Raising Pheasant Chicks

Episode 230

Interested in raising pheasant chicks? Listen to this discussion covering the optimal time to start, the ideal brooder environment, and essential feeding practices.

Explore the transition from broode…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Apartment Homesteading: How to Be a Homesteader in Limited Space

Episode 229

Are you interested in homesteading but don't have a lot of space? This episode is for you! We'll talk to Asia Spratley from Yellow Door Urban Homestead about how to grow your own food, raise chickens…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Best Egg Layers: Top Hybrid & Heritage Breeds

Episode 228

What makes a good egg layer? On this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we chat with Audra Trosper, Lead Editor of Goat Journal and Associate Editor of Backyard Poultry magazines. Learn about …

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Audio Article: Keep Chickens in Winter Gardens

Story by Erin Snyder, read by Jessica Anderson.
Prepare for next year's growing season with help from your backyard flock. This story comes from the October/November 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS m…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Preparing for Extreme Weather Events

Episode 227

Are you prepared for extreme weather? On this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we chat with Ed Brotak, meteorologist and long-time contributor to Grit magazine, about how to stay safe and pr…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

What to Know About Raising Swans

Episode 226

Raising swans isn't like raising chickens; caring for these beautiful birds comes with its own sets of unique challenges and rewards. In this episode, Chris Fritzen of Grand Swan Farm covers some e…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Can You Eat Wild Boar?

Episode 225

Shogun Farms says you can definitely eat wild boar. In this episode, Pamela Fay of Shogun Farms in Florida shares with us about how they're trapping and farm-finishing invasive wild boars and selling…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago