Hot Rods of the Sky is hosted by Kevin Kimball, and his two kids Kallin and Kaity Kimball. Kevin has been in the aviation community for over 50 years and has raised his children in the community as well. This podcast takes a deep dive into the amazing stories behind the airplanes of JKE Works (formerly Jim Kimball Enterprises). From airplane restorations with an incredible history behind them to brand new innovative designs that made the Kimball name a staple in aviation.
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“Digging in the Dirt” is a podcast and radio show featured on WPKN (wpkn.org) with climate change experts and activists, promoting organic and regenerative farming techniques, showing the way to grow healthier food in a way that respects the planet’s health. In addition to nationally known movers and shakers in this niche, Kevin loves to feature food authors, local farmers and gardeners pushing the envelope by encouraging us to take personal responsibility, as consumers and gardeners, toward ...
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Chuck Collins of climatecriminals.org is my guest on this "Digging in the Dirt". Chuck is here to talk about why he believes It’s time to name the names of the individuals delaying climate action and financing the climate crisis, so they can be held accountable. Chuck Collins is an American author and a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy St…
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Brad Kurtz - Vineyard Director of Gloria Ferrer vineyards
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I'd like you to welcome to Digging in the Dirt Brad Kurtz Vineyard Director of Gloria Ferrer vineyards. Brad has led his winery into becoming a leader in sustainable and regenerative practices within the California sparkling market. Brad focuses on sustainable agricultural programs and technology to advance wine quality across a broad range of vari…
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Kaitlyn Kimball Farmer at Sunset Organic Farm Naugatuck Ct.
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Organic farmer Kaitlyn Kimball is my guest on this show. Kaitlyn is Owner of Sunset Organic farm in Naugatuck Ct. with her husband Lawrence Passeck. Sunset is a USDA Certified Organic vegetable and flower farm focused on sustainability and community. Kaitlyn is also Director of Agriculture at CitySeed in New Haven. CitySeed has a mission to "create…
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Carl Safina - Author of "Owls in our yard"
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I'd like to welcome back Dr. Carl Safina from the Safina Center to Digging in the dirt. Carl has taken the story of his previous book "Alfie and Me" to another level and created a picture book for children called "Owls in our yard" ! Carl is a good friend of Digging in the Dirt and WPKN radio. Dr. Safina is the endowed chair for Nature and Humanity…
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Episode 8: The Gee Bee Model Z Part 4 - Kermit Weeks
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Welcome to the final part of our Gee Bee Z series! In this episode, we talk with the one and only Kermit Weeks! Kermit is the owner of many amazing airplanes, but today we're going to chat with him specifically about the Gee Bee Zee!By JKE Works
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Episode 7: The Gee Bee Model Z Part 3 - Delmar Benjamin
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This episode features special guest Delmar Benjamin! He chats with us about what it's like to log over 1500 hours in a Gee Bee!By JEK Works
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Episode 6: Lockheed Vega History & Restoration Part 2
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View our Blog to see photos and learn more: https://jkeworks.com/episode-6-lockheed-vega-history-restoration-part-2/ This is Part 2 of our Lockheed Vega Series. In this episode, Kevin and Kallin talk about the history of the current Vega project in the hangar, and some speed bumps they hit along the way during restoration.…
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Episode 5: Lockheed Vega History & Restoration Part 1
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We hope you enjoy the little blooper in the beginning ;) CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE AWESOME MERCH TO HELP THOSE IN THE UKRAINE: https://aircraftstudiodesign.creator-spring.com Learn about the start of Loughead (now Lockhead) Aircraft Company and about the Lockheed Vega! This is Part 1 of our Series on the Lockheed Vega Restoration that is sitting in th…
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In this episode, Kevin, Kallin, and Kaity discuss the three Model 4 Stearman Restorations the family has done over the last 50 years. View the photos here: https://jkeworks.com/episode-4-model-4-stearman-restorations/By JKE Works
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Episode 3: The Gee Bee Model Z Part 2
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This episode is Part 2 of our Gee Bee Z Series, and we have a very special guest! In this episode, we travel back to the 90s with Kevin Kimball and Jeff Eicher to hear about the design, fabrication, and first flight of the Eicher-Kimball Gee Bee Model Z replica. To view the photos and videos referenced in the show, visit our blog! Disclaimer: This …
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Episode 2 - The Gee Bee Model Z Part 1
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This episode covers the history of the Granville Brothers and their journey towards aviation immortality. Hop in your time machine and come with us!! To view the photos we discussed in the episode visit our website: https://jkeworks.com/hot-rods-of-the-sky-episode-2-the-gee-bee-model-z-part-1/ Disclaimer: This podcast may contain explicit language …
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Episode 1 - Intro: Who Are We & Why Should You Care?
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We used this episode to introduce ourselves and give you a peek of some upcoming episodes!By JKE Works
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