Best American Patchwork Podcasts (2024)

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Jerry Garcia's Bluegrass Journey 59:02

3h ago59:02

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Episode 280: It's taken decades for the nature and impact of Jerry Garcia’s formative years as a musician and band leader to emerge and become semi-common knowledge, because for many, his devotion to old-time string band and bluegrass music between 1961 and 1964 doesn’t square with the quantum jams he’d be leading just a few years later. But becaus…

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Justice, the Cool Factor, Real Leadership When We Need It 28:14

6d ago28:14

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Today, Cathy and Anna talk about a big topic in our culture right now: Social Justice. But so much of what we hear is based on codependency. Thomas Jefferson said, “I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.” So how do we differentiate between compassion and codependence? How do we teach our chi…

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How PepsiCo is sequestering the water from its potato chips to combat the water crisis, and other interesting innovations 28:42

2d ago28:42

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More than two billion people lack access to safe drinking water services around the world, which is why good corporate water stewardship is imperative. But the global snack giant is stepping up with some industry-leading tech, including one that uses the water found in potatoes. We find out more.By William Reed Business Media

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American Bakers Association’s 2024 Convention: Unveiling innovation, advocacy and community service in Scottsdale 13:05

7d ago13:05

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The ABA’s 2024 Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, is set to kick off tomorrow, promising an array of activities, workshops and networking opportunities. We caught up with Eric Dell, president and CEO of ABA, to get the inside scoop on what attendees can expect.By William Reed Business Media

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US patchwork of additive bans: Will food manufacturers be forced to come up with a different formulation for different states? 23:32

10d ago23:32

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Unsurprisingly, the current state of play in the US is causing deep concern in the food industry: especially for those producers that sell products across multiple states. It's turning into a quagmire to stay ahead of the latest regulatory developments and how they impact a product portfolio: do we reformulate or not, how will this affect prices, w…

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Suzy Bogguss 58:59

27d ago58:59

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Episode 278: Suzy Bogguss started playing and performing on a hand-me-down guitar from her sister in small-town Illinois. After a few years making a living out west playing at ski lodges, she moved to Nashville, where she carved out a special place in 1990s country music. Amid a time of diversity and vibrancy in the format, her sweet, folky voice t…

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From exploiting the SuperBowl to fighting malnutrition in Guatamala and scaling up Black smallholder farmers in South Africa: PepsiCo’s global head of Social Impact talks trends in the social impact space ... 36:33

23d ago36:33

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It’s bizarre to think that like fashion or food, there are emerging trends in the social impact and philanthropy spaces, but as C.D. Glin, global head of Social Impact at PepsiCo and president of the PepsiCo Foundation says, it’s the pointedness and emphasis that consumers are putting on issues like sustainability, digitization and localization tha…

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Vince Herman plus Kyle Tuttle 58:31

1M ago58:31

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Episode 277: Few pickers have toured harder or traveled farther than jamgrass veteran Vince Herman, who co-founded the iconic Leftover Salmon 34 years ago in Colorado. Yet there are always new things to try, so he’s added the band The High Hawks to his list of collaborations. Our sit-down visit was sparked by that band’s album Mother Nature’s Show …

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John Leventhal 57:58

1M ago57:58

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Episode 276: John Leventhal is one of the quiet achievers of American roots music going back more than 30 years. Early on as a guitar player in his native New York City, he connected with Jim Lauderdale and Shawn Colvin, co-writing and producing their debut albums. He met his wife Rosanne Cash as they worked on the pivotal album The Wheel (see Epis…

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Byron House with Kyle Frederick 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Episode 275: This week's show begins with an ode to the studio and stage musicians who come up with parts and make the singers and stars sound great, while being relegated to the sexist, ungenerous title of “sidemen.” Recently, I got to thinking about a musician - a bass player - who’s been on more big sessions and done time with more impactful art…

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Clay Ross and The American Patchwork Quartet 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Episode 274: Beyond his skills as a guitarist and singer, Clay Ross is what I like to call a Musical Instigator. Since heading to his current base in New York 20 years ago from his home town of Charleston, SC, he’s conceived and organized three brilliant groups that bring a new global consciousness to American roots music. First it was Matuto with …

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602: Interview with Joanna Figueroa 1:06:56

2M ago1:06:56

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Joanna shares how she got her start quilting, her favorite parts about quilting, how she decides what fabric scraps to keep, and discuss modern vs. traditional quilting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy American Patchwork & Quilting

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Delbert McClinton's Sandy Beaches Cruise 59:01

2M ago59:01

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Episode 273: Thirty years ago, legendary R&B singer Delbert McClinton proved he was ahead of his time by launching his Sandy Beaches Cruise, a January festival at sea that featured his friends and associated artists from the bluesy side of Americana. Since then, the music cruise business has flourished across many genres. A company called Star Vist…

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Volunteering: Respectful of Family Time 28:03

2M ago28:03

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In today’s episode, Anna joins Cathy to talk about how volunteering can impact 4 generations or more of your family. Plus, teach kids the difference between compassion and codependence. Anna shares more personal stories, including why she still loves to connect with a hug. Are we cheating our family by saying “no” to other good stuff? The answer is…

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What impact will the EU Deforestation Regulation have on the baking industry? 26:29

2M ago26:29

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While honorable, the EU Deforestation Regulation – specifically its fast-approaching 2024 deadline – is viewed, by some, as impractical. But what is the legislation and what does it mean for the food industry? More specifically, the bakery sector, which is a predominant user of palm oil?By William Reed Business Media

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Lola Kirke 59:01

2M ago59:01

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Episode 272: Lola Kirke got on America’s cultural radar as an actress - starring in the Amazon series Mozart in the Jungle, along with roles in Gone Girl and Mistress America alongside Greta Gerwig. But during those years, she was also quietly nurturing her passion for songwriting and music - specifically country music. The pandemic brought her to …

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Gabe Lee 59:01

3M ago59:01

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Episode 271: In just five years, including the pandemic shut-down, Nashville native Gabe Lee has grown from an unknown “hometown kid,” as one of his titles proclaims, to a debut last year on the Grand Ole Opry. Working independently with the boutique Torrez Music Group, Lee has released four albums, earning the admiration of critics and a grassroot…

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601: Interview with Katie Nolan 33:39

3M ago33:39

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Beth chats with Katie Nolan about how she has combined her love of two hobbies - quilting and cross-stitching by making the most adorable cross-stitch designs that look like quilts! Beth also shares a recent UFO finish and how she tackled it to get it done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Allison Miller plus Sofia Goodman 59:22

3M ago59:22

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Episode 270: In an episode that revisits the netherworld between Americana and jazz, I speak with two extraordinary female drummer/composers who are at the peak of their creative powers. My featured guest is Allison Miller, a renowned New York artist who's led her own band Boom Tic Boom and joined in with the supergroup Artemis. For her newest albu…

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Are you ready to dive into Japan? Ichigo is on a mission to deliver a little piece of culture through snacks 36:50

3M ago36:50

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‘Ichigo ichiya’ is a Buddhist saying that describes a cultural concept of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment. In other words, cherish every moment – which is exactly what the specially curated snack boxes of Ichigo’s TokyoTreat and Sakuraco are meant to inspire.By William Reed Business Media

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Cost of reformulation giving you pause? FDF Scotland invites producers to apply for funding from Reformul8 Challenge Fund 4 24:14

3M ago24:14

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Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has launched the next round of its Reformul8 Challenge Fund (RCF4), calling on Scottish producers to apply for funds to help them with their reformulation journey.By William Reed Business Media

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Rosanne Cash plus Jobi Riccio 59:04

3M ago59:04

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Episode 269: Rosanne Cash says she’s a forward-looking artist and thinker, not prone to looking back. But when she regained control over the master recording of her 1993 album The Wheel, it prompted an idea. She’s launched the new label Rumble Strip Records with John Leventhal, the producer and guitarist she fell in love with while working on it wi…

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Tré Burt 59:01

4M ago59:01

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Episode 268: The late John Prine’s team at Oh Boy Records in Nashville put the little-known west coast songwriter Tré Burt on the national Americana/folk radar by signing him to a deal and re-releasing his debut album Caught It From The Rye in 2019. He grew up between the Bay Area and Sacramento, where, after being exposed to the guitar by an older…

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The Henhouse Prowlers 59:02

4M ago59:02

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Episode 267: When Ben Wright, then 28 years old, saw a banjo for sale in the window at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music, he had no idea how far it would take him. Not just to gigs at the country’s best bluegrass festivals but to an improbable life of sharing American music with audiences young and old in more than 25 countries. Not only does…

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Drama and Family at Christmas: Acting or Acting Out? 28:04

4M ago28:04

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What if you could replace family drama with joy during the holidays? Today, Anna and Cathy share how drama --that is, acting out plays --can actually be a really fun and hilarious family activity! Oh, the benefits of drama! In this episode, Anna shares how the thespians at her school teach students to respect their characters. She talks about teach…

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Lindsay Lou 59:02

5M ago59:02

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Episode 266: Lindsay Lou grew up surrounded by community folk music in Michigan, and when she connected with a scene and a band in East Lansing where she completed college, she set her plans for a career in medicine aside to hit the road and connect with her original dreams. But it’s pretty clear from her ravishing voice that she was born to sing, …

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600: Tips for Setting up a Quilting Space 18:39

5M ago18:39

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Beth shares tips and space-saving ideas for making the most of the storage in your quilting room and a recent quilting-related garage sale find! For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-600-tips-for-setting-up-a-quilting-space Email us at APQPodcast@mered…

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Cruz Contreras and Logan Ledger 59:01

5M ago59:01

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Episode 265: Two great male voices in new Americana. Cruz Contreras has been a key player in the East Tennessee music scene for twenty years, steering accomplished roots projects Robinella and the CCstringband and the Black Lillies. In 2019 he wrote and recorded his first solo album only to see the pandemic upend his plans for its big rollout. He m…

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Eilen Jewell plus Jenny Owen Youngs 59:00

5M ago59:00

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Episode 264: One might imagine that after 17 years singing country music and releasing ten albums, an artist would have shared all of her secrets with her audience, but Eilen Jewell says only in the aftermath of 2020 and a bunch of disruptive change and loss well beyond the reach of the pandemic, that she was ready to get real in ways she never had…

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599: Quilt Market 2023 Recap 17:17

5M ago17:17

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Doris Brunnette and Beth Peterson both attended Quilt Market at the end of October. Beth shares what they spotted at the show and gives some trends they noticed. We also share gift ideas for quilters! For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-599-quilt-mar…

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American Patchwork: Textile Art, Mindfulness, and Reading with Kids 26:44

5M ago26:44

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In this episode, Anna joins Cathy to talk about some of their favorite topics: textile art, creative kids, reading, and our crazy culture. American Patchwork; Americans seem to be holding it together, like one giant crazy quilt. An educator and artist, Anna talks about how textile projects can help kids’ brains connect in wonderful and creative way…

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Robert Finley 59:00

6M ago59:00

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Episode 263: Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound in Nashville has been one of the key discovery points for roots music in the past decade. And thanks to them, Robert Finley has become a rare and special thing - a top tier American soul and blues artist who found a worldwide audience in his 60s. He hails from north Louisiana, and his life in music has bee…

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598: Interview with Ann Lauer 41:47

6M ago41:47

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Ann Lauer is an award-winning fiber artist who has been professionally designing and creating quilts, quilt patterns and kits, and quilt fabric for more than twenty-five years. In 2021, Ann and her husband, Ron, were visiting Uganda to visit the Impenetrable Rainforest Gorilla Refuge. In addition to seeing gorillas, they stumbled upon an organizati…

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Emerging Americana 2023 59:00

6M ago59:00

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Episode 262: There's no better forum to survey what's happening at the cutting edge of roots music than AmericanaFest, and 2023's huge edition was no exception. In what's become an annual tradition, I survey three acts who are making waves in three different genre spaces in the Americana universe. Summer Dean quit her teaching job around her 40th b…

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PODCAST: Despite the recent onslaught of challenges, ‘the US baking industry is in better shape than it was five years ago’ 37:45

6M ago37:45

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With his ‘glass half full’ mentality, Eric Dell plans to use his years of experience on Capitol Hill to open the opportunities that working with congress has for the US bakery industry.By William Reed Business Media

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Lori McKenna 59:03

6M ago59:03

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Episode 261: She’s the hit Nashville songwriter who never moved to Nashville, staying instead in her hometown near Boston. She’s the power mom who wrote timeless country award winners like “Girl Crush” and “Humble and Kind” while raising five kids. Now she reflects on her own story more than ever before on her new album 1988. It’s the fourth in a r…

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597: Interview with Kimberly Einmo 48:07

6M ago48:07

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Kimberly Einmo shares about her life as a quilting nomad (she's moved 23 times) and how quilting allowed her to find her community in each new city! Her most recent stop was spending a year living in the Australian outback that inspired her new fabric line, Rooville by Benartex. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https…