Best Douglas Bruce Podcasts (2024)

1
Captain Kirk Douglas 1:00:15

20d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Captain Kirk Douglas is the longtime guitarist for The Roots. Over the past 21 years he’s seen the group evolve from a touring act, to the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, to having their own successful music festival in Philly. All the while continuing to record albums for themselves and others. Between The Roots' many commit…

1
Diving deep into ocean farming, with Joost Wouters 45:29

14m ago45:29

45:29

Today I want to continue with a deeper dive into the topic of water, literally, by going to the furthest point downstream, where terrestrial water enters the ocean. Marine ecosystems are much less understood by the general public for a variety of reasons, but our actions on land have a direct effect on the health of our oceans too. Luckily there ar…

1
Sitges vs. Torremolinos, Spain With Richard Jasicki and Leo Boni 1:38:35

14h ago1:38:35

1:38:35

This conversation compares Torremolinos and Sitges in Spain. Torremolinos is in the Andalusian region, while Sitges is in Catalonia. Both places have a similar climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The cost of living is relatively high in both areas, especially for housing. Healthcare is accessible in both places, with private health insuranc…

1
Episode 92: Popper on Philosophical Theories 1:55:50

12m ago1:55:50

1:55:50

Continuing from episode 91, we continue our deep dive into Popper's Conjectures and Refutations Chapter 8 where Popper explains how to use his epistemology on philosophical theories that (by definition) can't be 'refuted'. Despite agreeing with most of Popper's specific arguments, we offer some considerable criticisms to Popper's approach to critic…

1
Madeleine Peyroux 54:07

6d ago54:07

54:07

Madeleine Peyroux is a jazz-inspired singer songwriter who got her start singing in street bands in Paris as a teenager. In 1996, Atlantic Records released Madeline’s debut album where she covered tunes from the ‘30s and ‘40s by artists like Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday—and then later she recorded songs by Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. This year …

1
One Last Ride - Sept. 1,2024 1:51:48

3h ago1:51:48

1:51:48

Send us a text After five years, Top Spur's weekly video podcast has come to an end. In this episode, we look back over the journey that got us here. However, an audio version of the show will continue weekly with exciting educational information from Douglas Bruce's teaching and commentary. Thank you for making this last five years great and here'…

1
Special Announcement to our Listeners !!! 1:17

6d ago1:17

1:17

Send us a text This is a special announcement from Douglas. Please listen and message us with your comments. Thanks !!! Support the Show.By Douglas Bruce

1
Why regenerating our oceans makes both public health and economic sense, with Dr. Enric Sala 57:36

1h ago57:36

57:36

While the climate change narrative has mostly focused on the concentration of CO2 and other greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere since the industrial revolution, we’ve ignored the essential role that the water cycle plays in regulating global temperatures. In this series I’ll be speaking to an incredible list of scientists, farmers, and restorationi…

1
Big Announcement - August 25, 2024 1:45:49

3d ago1:45:49

1:45:49

Send us a text Douglas and Big Mike have a huge announcement concerning the future of the show. This will not affect the audio podcast but does concern those watching the video version. Please enjoy the show. Support the Show.By Douglas Bruce

1
Remi Wolf 1:01:01

13d ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Singer, songwriter Remi Wolf burst out of the pandemic like a ray of light, spreading joy with her infectious production, capricious outlook and jaunty hooks. She appeared to come to us fully formed. But Remi’s been working hard on her craft for the last decade. She started performing with local bands around the Bay Area during high school and she …

1
🔒 Old Faithful - Aug. 18, 2024 1:34:37

6d ago1:34:37

1:34:37

Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Douglas and Big Mike discuss your favorite "Go to's" in picking broodfowl, keeps and methods. We hope you enjoy the show.By Douglas Bruce

1
Regenerative earthworks for water retention landscapes, with Douglas Barnes 1:04:52

20m ago1:04:52

1:04:52

My guest today is here to demystify one of the aspects of permaculture design that I hear the most questions about, but also one of the issues that I see folks most entrenched in their viewpoints about. I’m talking about earthworks; one of the first aspects that people implement and the most permanent change made in a landscape. Today I’ve got Doug…

1
Asbury Park, New Jersey With Brent Winborn 1:16:54

4h ago1:16:54

1:16:54

Brent grew up in the college town of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and is the son of a teacher/school administrator (dad) and a successful real estate broker (mom). On a family trip to NYC when Brent was in grade school, he saw Ethel Merman in Hello, Dolly! This sparked a love of theater and eventually a move to Manhattan to pursue a career in musical th…

1
Episode 91: The Critical Rationalist Case For Induction!? 1:45:46

1h ago1:45:46

1:45:46

Forgive the clickbait title. The episode should probably actually be called "The (Lack of) Problem of Induction" because we primarily cover Popper's refutation of induction in C&R Chapter 8. This episode starts our deep dive into answering the question "What is the difference between a good philosophical explanation and a bad explanation?" To answe…

1
The permaculture guide to earth surgery, with David “Doc Spice” Spicer 49:16

36m ago49:16

49:16

I spoke with David Spicer, affectionately known as Doc Spice, an accomplished permaculture designer who has specialized in earthworks installation. Having taught and worked on various projects extensively within Australia and internationally, in places such as Morocco, Jordan, Palestine and New Caledonia, Doc has worked in a broad array of differen…

1
Interpol's Paul Banks 56:28

25d ago56:28

56:28

While Paul Banks is technically the lead singer of Interpol, he sees himself more as a member of a gang of musicians. Interpol formed in 1997 after lead guitarist Daniel Kessler invited Paul—who was a student at NYU at the time—to watch the band rehearse. In 2002 Interpol released their era defining album, Turn On The Bright Lights, to widespread c…

1
Free Episode - Q&A August 11, 2024 1:37:10

21d ago1:37:10

1:37:10

Send us a text Douglas and Big Mike take on a variety of questions from the live audience and the mailbag. We hope you enjoy the episode. Support the Show.By Douglas Bruce

1
Tinashe 50:04

27d ago50:04

50:04

Tinashe’s changing what success in pop music can look like. Back in 2014 her song "2 On" featuring Schoolboy Q hit big on Billboard. With major success looming, Tinashe released projects that missed the charts but gained her a strong, loyal fanbase. In 2019 she left her major label to go independent. And judging from her massive online following to…

1
The essentials of rainwater harvesting, with Rob Avis 46:45

7d ago46:45

46:45

In keeping with the theme of water regeneration this month I spoke to Rob Avis, the co-author along with Michelle Avis of their book in the New Society Essentials series called Rain Water Harvesting. Rob and Michelle founded Verge Permaculture, an award-winning design, consulting and education company in Calgary, Alberta after years of internationa…

1
Salisbury, Maryland with Mark DeLancey 55:47

6d ago55:47

55:47

Mark DeLancey, a man of many accomplishments, is the Executive Director of the Salisbury, Maryland, PFLAG chapter. At 61, he is a retired Marine, a prominent LGBTQ leader, a Triplet, a world record holder, an Artist, a Horror Film buff, a Theatre enthusiast, a part-time gardener, and a recovering Gen X/Boomer cusp baby. Mark's unique perspective on…

1
Heavy MakeUp 1:01:54

1M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

True to her Texas roots, Edie Brickell can seemingly find a song anywhere—including out of thin air. Here It Comes is the new album from Edie and her collaborators, CJ Camerieri and Trever Hagen who are known as Heavy MakeUp. Heavy MakeUp is, of course, only the latest musical iteration for Edie who’s found herself ever evolving over her career. Fr…

1
Episode 90: Bayesianism for Critical Rationalists!? 2:55:47

1M ago2:55:47

2:55:47

Today our guest Ivan Phillips methodically explains what Bayesianism is and is not. Along the way we discuss the validity of critiques made by critical rationalists of the worldview that is derived from Thomas Bayes’s 1763 theorem. Ivan is a Bayesian that is very familiar with Karl Popper's writings and even admires Popper's epistemology. Ivan make…

1
🔒 Last 3 Days Part 3 - July 28, 2024 1:44:58

1M ago1:44:58

1:44:58

Subscriber-only episode Send us a text It's the final installment in our conditioning and keep series the "Last 3 Days". In this episode, we take on the final week of our keep plus, blacking out, final feeds, moisture control, hauling, and much more. We hope you have enjoyed this series and message us if you want to hear more episodes like these.…

1
How to plant the rain in drylands and beyond, with Brad Lancaster 1:01:06

1M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

If at any point you’ve been interested in water harvesting in dryland contexts, it’s almost impossible that you’ve missed Brad Lancaster’s work. His pioneering activities and projects in Tucson, AZ have propelled a movement of water wise landscaping, rainwater harvesting, and smart water reuse all around the world. While so many of the examples I’v…

1
Athens, Greece with Steve Gantzos and Ken Cook 1:40:33

24d ago1:40:33

1:40:33

Summary Athens, Greece is a vibrant city with a rich history and modern amenities. It offers a mix of ancient ruins, world-class museums, delicious food, and lively nightlife. The city is known for its welcoming LGBTQ+ community, with a gayborhood in the Ghazi neighborhood and a variety of gay-friendly establishments. Both expats and locals find it…

1
Shannon & The Clams 48:49

2M ago48:49

48:49

Shannon & The Clams were long time regulars in the Bay Area music scene. The band’s two main songwriters—Shannon Shaw and Cody Blanchard met in college in Oakland, California. They remained there for about a decade until a number of events set them adrift physically and spiritually. The band’s new album, The Moon Is In the Wrong Place, is taken fro…

1
🔒 Last 3 Days Part 2 - The Keep - July 21, 2024 1:46:36

2M ago1:46:36

1:46:36

Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Part 2 of our three-part series on the last three days, prekeep, keep and getting them ready for the show. In this episode, Douglas & Big Mike discuss putting in the hard work of the first week of your keep and conditioning. We hope you enjoy the show and be sure to tune in next week for part 3.…

1
Repairing eroded and incised waterways, with Van Clothier 24:21

2M ago24:21

24:21

In today’s episode I spoke with Van Clothier about an innovative and subtle water erosion mitigation technique, and how to build a one rock dam. I know this might seem oddly specific, but after an interview with Brad Lancaster last season, he talked about how he’s been learning from people like Van and his mentor Bill Zeedyk about smaller, less int…

1
🔒 Food For Thought w/Carey Blackmon - July 14, 2024 1:30:48

2M ago1:30:48

1:30:48

Subscriber-only episode Send us a text We sit down with feed designer and gamefowl enthusiast Carey Blackmon to discuss nutrition and the role feed plays in a flock's overall health. As always, we hope you enjoy the show.By Douglas Bruce

1
Exclusive Interview: Christina Chong of Audible's 'Impact Winter' 10:01

1M ago10:01

10:01

Audible has been one of the leaders in the industry for audiobooks, with a one-stop shop for any title you can imagine. They've also branched out into original programming, such as Impact Winter from Travis Beacham (Pacific Rim) and executive producers of The Walking Dead. I sat down with actress Christina Chong (La'an Noonien-Singh in Star Trek: S…

1
Randy Bachman 1:01:54

2M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Randy Bachman is the Canadian guitarist and songwriter behind a slew of hits with the bands The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive. Although he was based far from the '60s powerhouse music scenes of Laurel Canyon and Swinging London, Bachman first made a name for himself performing across the Great White North. On today’s episode Bruce Headlam …

1
Regenerating lakes and ponds with floating islands, with Bruce Kania 56:54

1M ago56:54

56:54

I had done one other episode in the past on the topic of floating wetlands that I’d like to revisit today as we continue with this series on regenerative water solutions. In today’s episode I got to speak with Bruce Kania of Floating Island International which developed their patented Biohaven floating island technology as a solution to algae-ridde…

1
Oloron Sainte-Marie, France with Mykle Flatley 1:17:57

1M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Mykle Flatley and his spouse Doug moved from Phoenix, Arizona to Oloron Sainte-Marie, France in 2021. They chose Oloron Saint-Marie because of its climate, affordability, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Spain. Michael, who is a dual Irish and American citizen, obtained Irish citizenship 20 years ago, which made moving to France easier. The …

1
Episode 89: Tradition as a Source of Knowledge: Popper vs. Chesterton 1:26:19

2M ago1:26:19

1:26:19

This week we discuss the book Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton (1908), perhaps the most famous defense of the Christian tradition. We contrast this with Karl Popper’s talk, “Towards a Rational Theory of Tradition” (1948), from his collection of essays, Conjectures and Refutations. We consider: What is the role of tradition in science and knowledge? Is …

1
Serj Tankian 1:00:32

2M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Serj Tankian made his first foray into public life as the idiosyncratic lead singer of the late ‘90s metal band System Of A Down. After releasing five platinum-selling albums with the band, and establishing himself as one of modern-day music’s most outspoken human-rights activists, in 2007, Serj left System to pursue his own artistic pursuits. Sinc…

1
🔒 Last 3 Days Part 1 - July 7, 2024 1:45:03

2M ago1:45:03

1:45:03

Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Big Mike and Douglas are recording a new series called the Last 3 Days covering conditioning and point. In part one we talk about the importance of selection and the pre-keep. We hope you enjoy and be sure to look for parts 2 & 3 coming soon.By Douglas Bruce

1
Reviving urban waterways with floating wetlands, with Galen Fulford 57:20

2M ago57:20

57:20

Today we’re going to take a look at fresh water systems and specifically, how to decontaminate them through biological methods. Some of you may remember an interview I did with Tom Duncan about his floating wetlands and how they can be used to clean up excessive nutrients and pollutants back in season 1. Today I’ll be expanding on that technique si…

1
Q&A Time - June 30, 2024 1:47:44

2M ago1:47:44

1:47:44

Send us a text Douglas and Big Mike tackle questions from our live audience and the mailbag. Enjoy the show. Support the Show.By Douglas Bruce

1
Successful design and construction of wetlands, with Tom Biebighauser 1:37:52

2M ago1:37:52

1:37:52

One of the most crucial natural environments for the health and stability of landscape hydrology are wetlands. They also usually happen to be areas of the highest density of wildlife and biodiversity when they are healthy and functioning well. At the same time wetlands in all their different forms are highly endangered, being the targets for mileni…

1
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Nancy Schneider 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Summary Nancy Schneider, a Philadelphia retiree shares her experience of retiring in the city. Philadelphia is located on the East Coast of Pennsylvania, with easy access to New York City, Washington DC, and the Jersey coast. The city has a temperate climate and offers a variety of quick getaways, including New York, the Jersey Shore, and nearby ga…

1
Foreigner Farmer - June 23, 2024 1:28:45

2M ago1:28:45

1:28:45

Send us a text Big Mike and Douglas discuss the best ways and the pitfalls of Americans coming to the Philippines to set up farms and participate in the Filipino gamefowl industry. We hope you enjoy the show. Support the Show.By Douglas Bruce

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Douglas Bruce Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide