Best Josh Mead Podcasts (2024)

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7-16-24 New Meadmakers Series – Stewart Jacobs 2:14:34

11h ago2:14:34

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Tonight we'll be talking with newer meadmaker Stewart Jacobs. Stewart is in the Seattle area. We'll talk techniques, recipes and mead making in general.Stewart is an aerospace engineer in the Seattle area who has been making mead in 5 gallon batches since 2016. He has made at least a dozen unique batches with a variety of different additives since …

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Episode 72 | Branden Lawrence | Part 02 36:37

19d ago36:37

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Erik interviews his close friend, Branden Lawrence. Branden is an assistant pastor who has served at Temple for 20 years! He is also the missions pastor, music pastor, head of AWANA, and head of VBS! Branden always finds a way to choose joy and see the bright side of things, and he is such a fun person to know.…

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6-18-24 Francisco Olachea, Elba Copado, Frederick Rodriguez and Andrés Torres, with surprise guest Raul de la Garza – Copa de Hidromiel Mexico 2:12:03

29d ago2:12:03

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Tonight at 9PM ET we'll be getting together with Francisco Olachea, Elba Copado, Frederick Rodriguez and Andrés Torres, with surprise guest Raul de la Garza. Francisco, Elba and Frederick are the organizers of the Copa Hidromiel México, a BJCP competition in Mexico City. Between them they've an impressive collection of education and experience. We …

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Pastor Branden Lawrence | Part 01 36:14

1M ago36:14

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Erik interviews his close friend, Branden Lawrence. Branden is an assistant pastor who has served at Temple for 20 years! He is also the missions pastor, music pastor, head of AWANA, and head of VBS! Branden always finds a way to choose joy and see the bright side of things, and he is such a fun person to know.…

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The Oceans and the Climate Crisis: a chat with David Guggenheim 59:29

29d ago59:29

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David Guggenheim is a professor from John’s Hopkins University and a leading educator on ocean health. Today we discuss a variety of issues related to how the ocean is affected by climate change and how we need to change our behavior. It is a great conversation… we do experience a technical issue at the start that delays voice for one minute at the…

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5-21-24 Minnesota Mead Mafia – Josh, Josh, Al and Adam Talk Mead Techniques and Recipes 2:15:49

2M ago2:15:49

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5-21-24 Tonight we're talking with Adam Bystrom, Josh Mahoney, Al Boyce and Josh Holbrook, members of the aptly-nicknamed 'Minnesota Mead Mafia'.Josh Holbrook has been home brewing for since 2011 and making mead since 2013. He discovered mead at his local homebrew club when a club member brought a bottle of an attempt at Curt Stock’s Triple Berry M…

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More Questions about Missionary Life | Part Two 39:09

2M ago39:09

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Erik and Josh respond to more questions about missionary life.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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More Questions about Missionary Life and Ministry 34:22

2M ago34:22

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Erik and Josh answer questions submitted by a supporting church.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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5-7-24 Christopher Clarke – Four Fires Meadery in Maumee, Ohio 2:28:08

2M ago2:28:08

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5-7-24 Tonight at 9PM ET we will be talking with Christopher Clarke, Owner/Meadmaker at Four Fires Meadery and Head Brewer at HEAVY Beer Co. in Toledo, Ohio. Chris got into making mead after first getting into homebrewing. In late 2014 he took up homebrewing, a short half a year after first getting into craft beer. His brewing buddy at the time, Ma…

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Building your spiritual team: a chat with Dr. Scott Guerin 45:02

3M ago45:02

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Dr. Scott Guerin is an academic, author and spiritual explorer. He recently co-authored a book titled “Looking for Angels”. We discussed the book and our respective journeys. It is an engaging conversation that will pull you deeper to connect to spirit that is always with you.

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What Excites us about World Evangelism | Part Two 35:31

3M ago35:31

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Erik and Josh continue their in-person conversation about what they love about working on missions.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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As climate collapse accelerates what do we do? A chat with Kate Booth and Tristan Sykes 47:56

3M ago47:56

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Tristan Sykes and Kate Booth are the founders of JustCollapse.org, we discuss the social and ethical dimensions of the collapse of civilization due to climate crisis. We examine how the poorest and most vulnerable are seeing the stresses first and discuss what is required going forward. This is a wake up call.…

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What Excites Us About World Evangelism 42:59

3M ago42:59

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Josh and Erik sit down together in Martinsburg, West Virginia to discuss what excites them about serving the Lord in World Evangelism.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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4-9-24 Bryce and Savannah at Fox and Raven Meadery 2:03:11

3M ago2:03:11

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Tonight we're talking with Bryce and Savannah, husband and wife owners of Fox and Raven Meadery in Carollton, Texas.Fox & Raven Mead is Savannah and Bryce, a husband and wife team, creating Meads inspired by the stories that enchant them. They met at a movie theater eighteen years ago where they worked (mainly for the perk of free movies). They are…

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3-26-24 Bray Denard – One Month Mead, Mead 2:09:10

4M ago2:09:10

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3-26-21 Tonight we're talking with Bray Denard, creator of the BOMM, Bray's One Month Mead.Bray Denard, PhD is the inventor of Bray’s One Month Mead (aka “the BOMM”), one of the more popular mead styles among home mead makers. Bray has continued to refine his methods over the years to create a never fail nutrient protocol that works with any yeast!…

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Interview with Pastor Todd Harrison 51:48

4M ago51:48

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Pastor Todd offers invaluable insight into balancing work, family life, and ministry. Pastor Todd addresses the need for husbands and wives to cultivate godly personal relationships. The episode illuminates the strains young couples and missionaries face and offers guidance for maintaining a godly marriage in the face of adversities.…

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Spirituality and the Climate Crisis: a chat with Perdita Finn and Clark Strand 1:02:23

4M ago1:02:23

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Today we chat with Perdita and Clark about their spiritual journey and how they have learned to live in peace with the climate crisis. Their experiences offer ample insight to those troubled by the state of the world. Connect to Perdita and Strand on FB to learn more about their spiritual and artistic endeavors.…

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The Vegan Transformation: a chat with Angela Crawford, Phd 34:34

5M ago34:34

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Today we talk to psychologist, advocate, and author Angela Crawford about a book she recently completed. We discuss Veganism in a positive and uplifting fashion that many lose sight of. Join us and continue your own vegan journey.

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3-12-24 Laura Angotti – Mead in History and Historical Mead Making 2:46:25

4M ago2:46:25

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3-12-24 Tonight we're getting together with Laura Angotti, who has written books on mead in history and delved deeply into the writings and recipes of people going back thousands of years to provide information on how mead was made and imbibed in various cultures and at differing levels of society. Laura's most current book, "Wellcome Mead" is avai…

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A Conversation with Missionary Daniel Jenkins 48:34

5M ago48:34

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In this episode, they interview Daniel Jenkins, a veteran missionary actively working in the Gambia, as they explore the profound journey of world evangelism. They revisit the events since their previous meeting with Daniel, shedding light on the intricacies of their indispensable work. Get an exclusive peek into the Biblical Faith Seminar Daniel h…

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2-27-24 Bob Slanzi – Mead Management, Thinking Outside the Box 1:31:16

5M ago1:31:16

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Tonight at 9PM ET, we're hanging out with Bob Slanzi, beekeeper, meadmaker, industry influencer and general all around pretty cool guy.Bob Slanzi has been keeping bees and making award winning meads for years. He is very active in the meadmaking, homebrew and beekeeping communities, having held offices in both his clubs in NY in the past. he is the…

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Furlough and Finances 38:32

5M ago38:32

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Erik and Josh discuss finances in light of the missionary's furlough ministry.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Deputation and Finances 31:47

5M ago31:47

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Erik and Josh share tips on being a wise steward of your finances while on Deputation.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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2-13-24 – Traci Kuhfuss – Mead recipes, flavor profiles, exotic woods 2:10:15

5M ago2:10:15

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2-13-24 Tonight we're headed to Texas to talk with Traci Kuhfuss, home meadmaker and mead consultant.Traci Kuhfuss comes to us from Texas by way of Arizona. She ís been active as a homebrewer and mead maker for 20 years now, participating in brew clubs and competitions in all the places she has lived and traveled.. Traci is a professional graphic d…

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Ron and Donna Bragg 50:07

6M ago50:07

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Ron & Donna Bragg Africa International Representative Emeritus • Ron and Donna Bragg became BIMI missionaries in 1973 and served faithfully for 46 years. • After language school in France, Ron and Donna started a work along the Sahara Desert in the Moslem country of Senegal. • God blessed and after 16 years, their small congregation voted to buy la…

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1-30-24 Tony Fry – Arkansas Meadery 2:13:25

6M ago2:13:25

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1-30-24 We're off to Arkansas tonight (where it's warmer) to visit with Tony Fry, owner and meadmaker at Arkansas Meadery in Alexander, Arkansas.Since 2001, Tony Fry has been deeply passionate about the art of fermenting, starting with beer and wine and eventually delving into the world of mead. As a founding member of CAF ("Central Arkansas Fermen…

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The Missionary and Finances | Part 1 32:05

6M ago32:05

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Erik and Josh discuss the importance of being a good steward of finances, especially if you're a missionary.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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1-16-24 Carlos Herrera – Texas Longhouse Meadery – Starting and Building a Meadery 2:03:32

6M ago2:03:32

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1-16-24 Welcome to 2024! GotMead Live is back with Carlos Herrera, owner of the soon-to-be Texas Longhouse Meadery in Wylie, TX, just north of Dallas.Carlos has done a lot in his life so far. He spent 8 years in the army as an airborne infantryman. He was medically discharged in 2011 due to combat injuries and became a Paramedic in 2013. In 2015 de…

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Getting Support During Divorce: a chat with Lilia Mead 35:16

7M ago35:16

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Today I chat with Lilia Mead of Divorce Doula Solutions to discuss the challenges faced in divorce and how to better overcome them. Learn more at http://divorcedoula.solutions

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A Poet talks about Life, Death, and Everything: a chat with Brian Turner 42:51

7M ago42:51

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I recently attended a reading of poetry by Brian Turner and was moved by his power of language; beautifully precise and ethereal, tales shared of moments in time that touched eternity. He shares insights that all of us will appreciate, poet or not. Here are some links:IG: @turners_lenswww.brianturner.orgAlice James Books (for Ilyse Kusnetz): https:…

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Episode 59 | Mission Conferences from a Missionary Perspective | Part Two 20:11

7M ago20:11

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Josh and Eric continue their discussion on Mission ConferencesBy Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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The Reality of Fracking: a chat with Sharon Wilson 33:25

7M ago33:25

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Sharon Wilson is the co-founder of OilfieldWitness.org, an organization that monitors the oil and gas industry. We discuss the impact fracking has on property owners and the politics of reform. She offers real advice in an age of real danger.

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12-5-23 Brian Galbreath – Unpossible Mead 2:20:38

7M ago2:20:38

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12-5-23 Tonight on GotMead Live at 9PM EST we're talking with Brian Galbreath, owner of Unpossible Meadery in Dwight, IL, just off Route 66. Brian started fermenting ciders and then mead in 2013. Pete Bakulic told him to focus on traditionals when he got started. [break]Brian went on to take a Mazer Cup win with his Montmorency Barrel Aged Mead, wh…

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Episode 58 | Missions Conferences from a Missionary Perspective | Part One 31:24

8M ago31:24

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We are sometimes asked by supporting pastors what they can do better for their next mission conference. In this episode, Erik and Josh discuss what they enjoy about the mission conference experience from a missionary perspective.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Improving Communication between Pastors and Missionaries with Guest Dennis Harry 32:34

8M ago32:34

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Erik continues his conversation with Pastor Dennis Harry. This time, they discuss how missionaries and pastors can improve their communication.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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11-21-23 Bees, Honey and Going Pro with Tom Repas 2:08:28

8M ago2:08:28

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Tonight at 9PM ET we'll be talking with Tom Repas. Tom has been on the show before, and we're having him back, as he's an absolute fountain of information! And he makes 'ok' mead. We're going to delve into the bees and their care.What you may not be aware of is that a year ago, Tom started making his 'ok' meads professionally. Apiflora Mead, made a…

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Pastor Dennis Harry 39:02

8M ago39:02

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Dennis Harry is the Pastor of Needham's Grove Baptist Church.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Kevin Folger 45:24

9M ago45:24

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Kevin Folger currently serves as Pastor Emeritus of Cleveland Baptist Church and North America Director of Spiritual Leadership Asia. You will be blessed as he shares insight from 40+ years of ministry. Contact Kevin Folger Email | kfolger@clevelandbaptist.org Website | https://kevinfolger.com/ | https://sl-asia.com/ Podcast | Laborers in the Harve…

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11-7-23 Nutrients and High Gravity Meads with Will Otte and Jacob Thill 2:20:19

8M ago2:20:19

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7-7-23 Tonight on Gotmead Live, we're talking with Will Otte and Jacob Thill, both in Minnesota and meadmakers. They work with high gravity meads, and use several different nutrient protocols in their craft.Will has dabbled in fermentation off an on most of his life, from helping his father and opa make mediocre wines (well, mostly vinegar to be ho…

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Food and Culture 47:15

9M ago47:15

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Erik and Josh discuss the important role food plays in the culture of your host country.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Episode 53 | Matthew and Susanna Schrock 37:03

9M ago37:03

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Matthew and Susanna are preparing to serve the Lord in Côte d'Ivoire with Baptist World Mission. Matthew spent a year working in the country and even picked up the French language along the way. Susanna grew up as an MK in Côte d'Ivoire and looks forward to returning to serve the Lord in her home country.…

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10-24-23 Jay Bennett, Beehave! Craft Meadery in New Zealand 2:21:36

9M ago2:21:36

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10-24-23 Tonight we're headed to the other side of the world, to New Zealand, to talk with Jay Bennett, owner and mead maker at Beehave! Craft Meadery, on the North Island, in Taupo.Jay lives in the center of the North Island of New Zealand and is the Mead alchemist and owner of Beehave! Craft Meadery. He lives in the bush at the southern end of La…

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Dr. Bud Steadman 26:53

9M ago26:53

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Dr. Bud Steadman began his ministry as mission mentor on April 1, 2023 after fulfilling the role of executive director of Baptist World Mission beginning April of 2009. Prior to coming to BWM he served for thirteen years as the senior pastor of Community Baptist Church of South Bend, Indiana.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Episode 51 | Missionary David Edens | Part Two 45:22

9M ago45:22

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David Edens served for over 40 years in the country of Niger.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Episode 50 | Missionary David Eden | Part One 30:47

10M ago30:47

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Part One of our interview with Missionary David Edens. David served for over 40 years in Niger. BIMI missionaries have served in Niger since 1971. This has been one of our most difficult fields, and staunch Moslems that live nomadic lives populate the desert region where our missionaries work. Conversions have been few and far between, but God is b…

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Welcome Back! 40:27

10M ago40:27

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Josh and Erik are back after 8 months to update their listeners on their family and ministry life. They are excited to be back and are looking forward to sharing more stories and insights with their audience.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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9-26-23 Ali and Shane Fox – Dragon Meadery, Colorado 2:12:10

10M ago2:12:10

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Tonight at 9PM ET, we're talking with Ali and Shane Fox, owners of Dragon Meadery in Aurora, CO.Dragon Meadery is a craft meadery located in Aurora, CO. and is owned and operated by Shane & Alexandria Fox, two former chefs who have spent 20 years each in the restaurant & hospitality industry. Having a deep appreciation for food, and respect for the…

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9-12-23 Don Miller – Texas Rivers Distilling, Freeport, TX 2:14:57

11M ago2:14:57

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9-12-23 Tonight at 9PM ET, we'll be talking with Don Miller, head distiller and owner at Texas Rivers Distilling Company in Freeport, Texas.Texas Rivers Distilling Co. was created in February of 2019 in Brazoria County… “Where Texas Began”. They are an LLC registered with the State of Texas as a Distilled Spirits Manufacturer and engage in Distilla…

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Dealing with Fires and Heat Due to Climate Change: A chat w Mitch Wagener 44:49

11M ago44:49

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This summer has been monumental as the effects of the climate crisis has affected millions of people around the globe. Fires raging from Greece and Europe, to Canada, to more recently Maui have destroyed cities and lives. Mitch Wagener is a professor of ecology at WCSU and shares his insights into the challenges we face going forward. If you want t…

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8-15-23 Ben Chaney – Scale and Feather Meadery 2:05:15

12M ago2:05:15

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8-15-23 Tonight we're talking with Ben Chaney, owner of Scale and Feather Meadery in Avondale, Arizona.Scale & Feather is a small meadery run by three friends, Ben and Tamara Chaney are high school sweethearts who are going strong with 25 years together. Amber DeGiso is a graphic design specialist–creates cool labels and logos. They specialize in u…

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