Best Fred Hoffman Podcasts (2024)

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364 10 Quick Tips for a Successful Garden 58:57

2h ago58:57

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Ep. 364 10 Quick Tips for a Successful Garden • Julia Oldfield of Big Oak Nursery in Elk Grove, CA talks about creating a container garden that would be sure to slow down cars and wowing the walkers going by your front yard, using only three plants. (at 3:19 of the podcast) • Is there a cheaper way to make seed starting mix. Brad Gates, he of Wild …

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[Bonus] Marketing Moves — Investing in Ohio's Future: Ft. Jeffrey Stern 41:20

4h ago41:20

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Lay of The Land podcast. Today, we're doing something a bit different as I take on the role of guest on other podcasts to discuss recent developments in my journey and offer a glimpse of what lies ahead. As some of you may know, I've recently embarked on a new professional path by joining the founding team …

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Rose Lavelle - US Women's National Team Midfielder, Gold medalist, World Cup Champion 16:02

2d ago16:02

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Rose Lavelle is an Olympic gold medalist and World Cup winning midfielder for the United States Women's National Team. She recorded her 100th cap in June against South Korea, and will be recognized for that honor prior to the team's final match of their celebration tour on Wednesday in Louisville. Lavelle scored the second goal in the US’s 2-0 vict…

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363 Weed Killers Just Got More Confusing 36:31

5d ago36:31

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Listening and following the advice in this episode is more important than ever if you use herbicides, especially when we repeatedly chant our mantra: "Read and Follow All Label Directions." America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower and myself start by tackling the widespread confusion surrounding Roundup, a brand hist…

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#189: Chas D. Withers (Dix & Eaton) — Running Towards the Fire 59:29

6d ago59:29

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Chas Withers, chairman and CEO of Dix & Eaton, the storied Cleveland integrated communications firm, known for its specialization in marketing communications, Crisis management, and investor relations, which has partnered with its clients to drive impact and results in their public relations since 1952. While Chas has led the firm as CEO since 2015…

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World Series prep with Casey Dykes (Assistant Hitting Coach, New York Yankees) 17:49

13d ago17:49

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Casey Dykes, New York Yankees Assistant Hitting Coach, checks in ahead of his first trip to the World Series! The Fall Classic gets underway Friday night in Chavez Ravine as the Dodgers and Yankees face off in a powerhouse match-up. We talk briefly about the Yankees' season to date and World Series preparations. Dykes first made an appearance on th…

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Fred Tackett - Little Feat (guitar, mandolin, trumpet) 29:48

9d ago29:48

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Fred Tackett is a multi-instrumentalist whose unique talents have made him a sought-after session musician for decades. While his friendship and collaboration with Little Feat’s founder Lowell George pre-dates his time as an official member of the band, Tackett’s contributions on the guitar, mandolin, and trumpet have helped cultivate Little Feat’s…

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362 Fall Plants for Winter and Spring Color 29:30

13d ago29:30

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Today, we chat with Diane Blazek, executive director of All-America Selections and the National Garden Bureau, about the best plants to be adding to your garden this Autumn for long, cool season blooms. We explore various options such as annuals, herbaceous perennials, and bulbs. Diane highlights her favorite bulbs, especially daffodils, noting the…

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#188: Joe Pulizzi (Tilt Publishing & Content Entrepreneur Expo) — Content Marketing, Community, and Cleveland 51:50

13d ago51:50

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Joe Pulizzi is a serial entrepreneur and deeply passionate about all things content marketing and entrepreneurship — he is the bestselling author of seven books including Content Inc., selling over 500,000 copies worldwide with his work featured New York Times, Insider, Entrepreneur, and other notable publications he hosts multiple podcasts and wri…

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Don Brewer, drummer and co-founder of Grand Funk Railroad 22:29

16d ago22:29

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Don Brewer, drummer and co-founder of Grand Funk Railroad, joins the pod for a conversation ahead of the band's visit to the Louisville Palace on Thursday, October 17th. Hailing from Flint, Michigan, Grand Funk Railroad reached peak popularity in the 1970s with songs like ‘We’re An American Band’, ‘I’m Your Captain’, ‘The Locomotion’ and ‘Some Kind…

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361 Defensible Space Landscaping Tips 1:05:20

19d ago1:05:20

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We examine the wildland-urban interface and its growing wildfire risks for homeowners, particularly in fire-prone areas like California and other western states. We talk about the concept of hardening your landscape from the Ember Ignition Zone with insights from Kevin Marini, a UC Defensible Space Advisor. He highlights the importance of maintaini…

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#187: Aaron Hoffman & John Zinno (DeliverThat) — The Future of Catering Delivery 1:10:21

20d ago1:10:21

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Aaron Hoffman and John Zinno — co-founders of DeliverThat, based in Canton Ohio. Friends for life, the two of them started this business out of Ohio University in 2016 off the bat of a viral tweet and have since proceeded to revolutionize catering delivery with over $300 million dollars of catering delivery under their belt, a network of over 25,00…

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Mr. 300! Jay Hoffman, Centre College Head Women's Soccer Coach 33:40

21d ago33:40

33:40

Centre alumnus Jay Hoffman (300-77-36) has been the head coach of Colonels women's soccer since the 2004 season, leading the program to conference, regional and national success. Highlights of Hoffman’s tenure include eleven consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (2011-2022), ten straight Southern Athletic Association titles (2012-2022) and a 2015…

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360 Avocado Growing Basics 1:03:49

26d ago1:03:49

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Today, we are talking avocado cultivation with Greg Alder, he’s an avocado grower in Southern California, a San Diego County Master Gardener, and he’s the director of the California Avocado Society. Who better to answer a question about the care and feeding of a Mexicola avocado, in Northern California. Greg shares practical tips on watering, and c…

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#186: Andrew Rising (Encore Venture Labs) — Bridging Cleveland's Industrial Heritage To Its Industrial Future 59:17

27d ago59:17

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Andrew Rising, CEO of Encore Venture Labs. As someone who believes deeply in the opportunity for Cleveland’s future, I find Andrew’s journey to be an inspiring and optimisitc one… …Deeply rooted in the heart of Cleveland’s west side where he grew up before embarking on a decade-long adventure in the Bay Area—a place where innovation and venture cap…

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359 Tree Surrounds, Cardboard Mulch Pros-Cons. Winter Tomatoes 32:18

1M ago32:18

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They’re known as tree rings, or tree surrounds. Basically, it’s a demilitarized zone for your trees, where the trunk and roots are safe from weed whackers and lawn mowers as well as competing plants (especially lawns). It might be a short term solution for a newly planted tree. But leave it in place longer than that, and problems can ensue. Debbie …

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#185: Franco Kraiselburd (Asclepii Inc.) — Building the Next Generation of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Cell Therapeutics to Improve Human Health 1:17:25

1M ago1:17:25

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Franco Kraiselburd — Co-Founder and CEO of Asclepii — building the next generation of tissue engineering therapeutics for wound healing. I’ve recently heard a life’s work described as a lifelong quest to build something for others that expresses who you are. It feels to me that Franco is not just building a company, but has found his life’s work an…

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Dominique Yates, Green Bay Packers reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 27:11

1M ago27:11

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The NFL is already nearing the quarter pole of the season. Dominique Yates, Green Bay Packers multimedia reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel checks in for a chat about the Pack. We talk about the excitement of his new gig and plenty about the team, including Jordan Love's injury, the Packers' victories in his absence, and what might be on t…

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358 Fall Garden Prep. The Catalina Cherry. 40:44

1M ago40:44

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Have you done the necessary work to have a thriving fall vegetable garden? What about the soil? What have you done to give those new plants a great start? We talk with Sacramento County Master Gardener Gail Pothour about how they prepare the vegetable gardens for fall planting at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. And at the Fair Oaks Vegetable Cen…

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#184: John Vickers (Blue Abyss) — Building the World’s Foremost Extreme Environment R&D Facilities for Space and Deep Sea Exploration 1:08:30

2M ago1:08:30

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John Vickers, Founder & CEO of Blue Abyss. John is building one of the most ambitious and inspiring projects I’ve encountered while exploring what people are building in Cleveland! After spending eight years in the British Army, John completed his service at the rank of Corporal in 1991 and transitioned to a civilian career where he worked in manag…

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357 Plant Cool Season Vegetables Now. What is a Crisis Nursery? 39:35

2M ago39:35

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The change in the September weather is your best opportunity for a new round of planting vegetables in your garden, the cool season crops: broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, garlic, kale, onions, peas, potatoes, shallots, and all those versatile, healthy greens: lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, Chinese cabbages, and so much more. But which varieties sho…

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#183: Laura Bennett & Alex Krooglik (Embrace Pet Insurance) — The Story of A Cleveland Unicorn 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

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Laura Bennett and Alex Krooglik, co-founders of Embrace Pet Insurance, which was sold in 2023 for $1.5 billion to JAB Holding Company. The duo founded Embrace Pet Insurance after graduating from Penn’s Wharton School of Business in 2003 and moving to Cleveland, where they built and grew this e-commerce, specialist insurance company selling pet insu…

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356 Q&A - Controlling Fruit Tree Pests, Soil Solarization around trees, The Asian Garden Beetle 32:23

2M ago32:23

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We talk with fruit tree expert Ed Laivo today about how to control the four-legged varmints (as well as the winged ones) that get to your backyard fruit before you do. Plus, he has recommendations for potting mixes to grow fruit trees in containers. Is it safe to solarize soil with clear plastic to kill weeds or a lawn, if there’s a fruit tree in t…

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#182: Dan Nitowsky (Tiger21) — Wealth Preservation, Legacy, and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Peer Support 45:23

2M ago45:23

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Dan Nitowsky, Chair of TIGER 21 Cleveland. Dan, like me is a native New Yorker who has made Cleveland his home & has spent 30 years here in Cleveland as a highly accomplished executive with a proven history of success in distribution and manufacturing, with leadership roles in the Electrical Distribution industry — where expanded Mars Electric from…

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Doug Gorman - Birdies for Brittney 23:57

2M ago23:57

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Doug Gorman joins the podcast to talk about Birdies for Brittney, a golf tournament and charity established to honor the life of his daughter Brittney. Brittney was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on May 22, 2017. Tragically, she passed away only three days later on May 25, 2017. Brittney was a wife, mother to nine-month-old Emery Rose, a dau…

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355 Rhubarb Growing Basics for Warm Climates 40:38

2M ago40:38

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“Can you grow rhubarb here?” For those who have moved from colder climates to the warmer USDA zones, that might be a popular question. Memories of rhubarb pie, jams, and more while growing up back East or in the Midwest might have you hankering for fresh rhubarb. The plant, however, dislikes climates where summers get over 90 degrees on a regular b…

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#181: Fred DiSanto (Ancora) — Connecting Dots, Activist Investing, Mentorship, and Deal Making 1:15:36

2M ago1:15:36

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Fred DiSanto, Chairman and CEO of Ancora — the Cleveland-based investment firm with nearly $10B in assets under management and over 100 employees — which he’s led since 2006! Before Ancora, Fred had an expansive investing career, most recently overseeing investment management, private banking, and Trust and Banking Services at Fifth Third Bank. Fif…

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Doyle Grisham from the Coral Reefer Band, preparing for the Labor Day Weekend Show 29:38

2M ago29:38

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The Labor Day Weekend Show is Louisville's Jimmy Buffett Tribute Festival. It will take place on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. Among the artists taking part in the festivities will be Doyle Grisham, the steel pedal guitar player for the Coral Reefer Band. Growing up in Texas, Grisham began playing in bands with professional musicians…

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354 Lawn Substitutes 34:36

2M ago34:36

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Fred and Debbie Flower discuss the trend of lawn elimination and alternative landscape options to save water. They explore lawn alternatives that require less maintenance and water, such as no-mow lawns, fescue varieties, and groundcovers like dymondia, kurapia, and clover. They also discuss the need for proper irrigation and maintenance in all typ…

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#180: Taylor Evans (Rust Belt Recruiting) — Talent, Reindustrialization, and Manufacturing Recruiting 1:13:58

2M ago1:13:58

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Taylor Evans — Founder and President of Rust Belt Recruiting, a leading local manufacturing recruiting agency, which also hosts a kindred-spirit podcast to Lay Of The Land, called Rust Belt Rundowns, where they are amplifying the stories of local manufacturing executives and leaders across Northeast Ohio. Today's conversation explores Taylor’s path…

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Micheal Eaves - ESPN / SportsCenter 34:12

2M ago34:12

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Michael Eaves is a six time Emmy award winning sports journalist. He is most often seen anchoring nighttime editions of SportsCenter from the studio but has also anchored from the road at the Masters and other events. He also has reported from the Summer and Winter Olympics. In addition to anchoring SportsCenter from the Masters and other golf even…

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353 It's All About the Soil (for a Successful Garden!) 51:14

3M ago51:14

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Today, we talk with Kevin Marini, a community education specialist with the University of California Cooperative Extension, about the topics of soil and successful gardening. We talk about the pros and cons of using native soil versus commercial soil, the importance of improving native soil, the use of bagged mixes in raised beds, and the role of o…

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[Bonus] Weekly Impact: Craig Hassall (Playhouse Square), IoVs and, Innovation Summit 14:12

3M ago14:12

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My guests this week are my friends and partners over at Impact Architects —who many of you will note are the longest-time supporters of Lay of The Land and the community building work we’re doing together — Kris Snyder and Jim Haviland who’ve spent over a decade together as serial entrepreneurs building companies like Ninety, Vox, and Impact Archit…

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Joey Carnes - Sports Performance Coach, Duke University 28:04

3M ago28:04

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Joey Carnes is a Sports Performance Coach at Duke University. Our discussion touches on the profession as a whole and his personal journey. Carnes has worked with pretty much every type of athlete in every type of setting, from softball and soccer at mid-majors, to power conference football and players like Justin Herbert. He has seen the professio…

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352 Mint Choices for Cooking. All About Zinnias. 32:18

3M ago32:18

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What are the best mint varieties to use for cooking? We talk with a professional herb grower about the myriad of culinary herb choices available. Is there a better summer flower than Zinnias? This colorful warm weather annual comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and flower shapes…and it makes for a great cut flower, too! America’s Favorite Ret…

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#178: Jared Anderson & Sandor Gyerman (Andor Creative) — 100M+ Organic Views, Gen Z Marketing, and Social Media Authenticity 53:00

3M ago53:00

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Sandor Gyerman and Jared Anderson, the dynamic co-founders of Andor Creative. Founded in 2018 when they were Sophomores at Cleveland State University, Andor Creative was born to find more innovative ways to produce advertising and marketing content for companies, bridging the gap between Gen Z and established businesses in Greater Cleveland. Since …

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351 Honey, I Shrunk the Fruit Trees! 56:04

3M ago56:04

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In this episode, Farmer Fred and Kevin Marini discuss the importance of thinning fruit trees and maintaining their height. Kevin Marini, a certified arborist and community education specialist with UC Cooperative Extension, also talks about the benefits of keeping fruit trees at a manageable height, the process of bringing down the height of a tree…

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#177: Joshua Edmonds (DigitalC) — Bridging the Digital Divide in Cleveland & Internet as a Human Right 1:01:53

3M ago1:01:53

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Joshua Edmonds, CEO of DigitalC. The digital divide — this gap between people who have access to the internet and those who do not — is something you may have heard me bring up a few times before on this podcast — while not uniquely a Cleveland issue, Cleveland historically has been one of the most challenged connected large cities in the country w…

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Ryan Beard - Head Football Coach, Missouri State University 34:01

3M ago34:01

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Ryan Beard is the Head Football Coach at Missouri State University. He is entering his second year as one of the youngest head coaches in Division One, and preparing his program to make the jump next year to the FBS level and Conference USA. Beard was a talented athlete, quick to point out the influence of his family and how he was shaped by the en…

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The Big Stomp, Part 2 - Bibelhauser Brothers, Shannon Vetter and the Sleepless Pilgrims & More 30:54

3M ago30:54

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A follow-up to the festival, this episode features several shorter interviews with artists and other participants at The Big Stomp, all of which continue to drive home the importance of mental health, and their respect for the Pete Foundation’s mission. Artist interviews include the Bibelhauser Brothers, Aaron and Adam, enjoying their first appeara…

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350 New Home? First Garden Tips 29:35

3M ago29:35

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Looking to start a first garden in a new home? Before digging, do some planning, and some research. Today, America’s Favorite Retired College Horticultural Professor, Debbie Flower, and I have tips for getting that first garden off to a great start at your new home. And, we answer about how to garden when there’s a concrete patio in the way. We’re …

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#176: Mike Malley (Malley’s Chocolates) — Coco, Milk, Sugar, and Cleveland 1:01:37

3M ago1:01:37

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Mike Malley, President and CEO of Malley's Chocolates. If you grew up in northeast Ohio it’s very likely you know of Malley’s Chocolates, a staple of this community, providing delicious chocolate candies & treats for over eight decades now with nearly two dozen retail stores across the region and a modern chocolate-making 60,000 sq foot factory off…

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674-Bart Davenport & Tara O'Grady at The International Association for the Study of Dreams (June 19, 2023) 40:30

3M ago40:30

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On June 19th, 2023 Andras Jones delivered a keynote address at the 40th annual conference of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD), followed by a presentation of The Radio8Ball Show with musical guest Bart Davenport. This installment features a question from songwriter/author Tara O'Grady. The show was filmed and you may view…

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Molly Jones - The Pete Foundation / The Big Stomp 27:01

3M ago27:01

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Molly Jones, Director of The Pete Foundation, joins to discuss The Big Stomp, coming to Louisville on July 26 and 27, bringing 40 bands to four different stages. The Big Stomp is a festival that stomps the mental health stigma with an immersive, multi-day experience that takes a fresh, inclusive, modern approach. The Pete Foundation's mission is to…

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349 Stressed? Your Garden Can Help. 33:24

3M ago33:24

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Gardening and being in nature can help reduce stress and anxiety. Forest bathing, or simply spending time in a natural environment, has been shown to have calming effects. Having a garden or indoor plants can also provide stress relief. Aromatic plants, such as jasmine, lavender, and mint, can have a soothing effect on the mind and body. Taking the…

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#175: Craig Hassall (Playhouse Square) — Surprise & Inspire the World — Cleveland’s Artistic Renaissance 56:20

3M ago56:20

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Craig Hassall, CEO of Playhouse Square Craig is a mainstay in the international theater community, with decades of experience operating and curating the most prestigious venues across Europe and Australia. Over his career, in addition to his role as CEO of the Royal Albert Hall in London, he was also CEO of Opera Australia which oversees the Sydney…

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348 The Tastiest Peaches and Plums. Improving Sandy Soil. Raised Bed Drainage Tips. 38:12

4M ago38:12

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Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Audio, transcripts, and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout. Pictured: Garden Gold Peach in Bloom Links: Subscribe to the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Sm…

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#174: Keith Gerchak & Marisa Guterman (Lost & Found In Cleveland) — The Making of a New American Fable on Hope & the Post-Industrial American Dream in the Industrial Midwest 1:16:56

4M ago1:16:56

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Keith Gerchak and Marisa Guterman — Founders @ Double G Films This is a truly special episode — I always love exploring the parallels between entrepreneurship and art and in our conversation today, we get to explore the fascinating journey behind 'Lost and Found in Cleveland,' the upcoming feature film and brainchild of Keith and Marisa, which brin…

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347 Travelers' Garden Basics Playlist. All About Berries. Slugs in Compost. 41:08

4M ago41:08

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It’s a holiday weekend and you might be traveling. What about a Garden Basics playlist for that long car ride or for listening to while lounging around someplace cool? We have suggestions for that playlist - the five most listened-to Garden Basics episodes. Also: wherever you live, you can probably grow some kind of berries. Today, we revisit our c…

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