Best Lonnie Scott Podcasts (2024)

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Lonnie Bathurst, Scott Thornton & The 2024 St. Louis RPM 54:17

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Saint Louis, Missouri - home of the Gateway Arch, and just about in the shadow of this national landmark resides the granddaddy of all railroad prototype modelers meets. Lonnie Bathurst, show producer, and frequent attendee Scott Thornton, tell us what makes the STLRPM a show that draws so many to the midwest in July to share models, knowledge, ski…

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Ep. 137: Examining Edge Effect in corn fields, is the honey bee population really declining?, a farm bill discussion with Sen. Roger Marshall, the music of Terry Lemaster 33:24

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On this week’s episode, we talk with Pioneer Field Agronomist Matt Montgomery about the Edge Effect on corn fields and other yield robbers. Also, we’ve heard a lot about the dwindling honey bee population over the past few years, but, is it really dwindling? We’ll hear from a Washington state bee expert. Then, time is ticking to put a new farm bill…

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What's Happening In Model Railroading - June 2024 - Tony Cook & Prairie Shadows 55:57

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Who is Prairie Shadows Model Railway Co? Jeff Arnold, Rob Gruber and Brandon Nawrocki join Tony Cook and Ray Arnott to tell us about how Prairie Shadows got its start working with model railroad manufacturers on special projects to breaking out on their own with projects in N and HO scale. The team shares the challenges of creating highly detailed …

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Ep. 136: Discussing the shortage of tax attorneys and CPAs in rural America with Roger McEowen, Is a new day for ag trade relations between the U.S. and Mexico on the horizon? Another stellar month for ... 30:01

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On this episode, we sit down with attorney and Washburn University law professor Roger McEowen what needs to be done to address the shortage of tax attorneys and CPAs in rural America. Also, Mexico has elected a new president. Does that mean a new day for ag trade relations between the United States and Mexico. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we lea…

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John Farrington and the Somerset & Raritan 54:10

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It's been way too long since we've heard from John Farrington and there was quite a bit to catch up on. Since the last time we talked, John has not only gone bigger with his layout, he's also gone freelance with a great railroad name and an awesome logo thanks to a very talented graphic artist that's a familiar name here on the podcast. John also t…

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ATLP Rewind - Matt Freix & The Gateway Western Subdivision 6 - March 28, 2023 1:03:19

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released March 28, 2023 The Around The Layout (less than) six degrees of separation has led us to Matt Freix. A friend of past guests Dave Oppensano and Isaac Fabris, Matt joins us and tells his model railroading story; from his childhood modeling with a shovel of dirt on a 4x8 sheet of plywood to a beautifully finished bas…

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Ep. 135: Changes to the Indigo Ag carbon program, determining when to market grain, mitigating a Canadian ‘Super Pig’ threat, the music of Lonnie Bartmess 39:14

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On this episode, Indigo Ag this week announced important changes to a carbon program that has already paid out $12 million through its first three carbon harvest seasons. Also, Is now a good time to market that stored grain? A University of Missouri expert shares his thoughts. And, the USDA is working with the University of Saskatchewan on a projec…

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Alex Mantle and the Chicago, Denver and Northern 55:25

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On this episode of Around The Layout, we meet Alex Mantle and learn about his model railroading journey. From California to Alaska to London and eventually on to Wyoming, Alex tells us how an attic find boosted his model railroading journey, his "practice layouts" and how he's gone big with his freelanced Chicago, Denver and Northern, sharing how h…

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ATLP Rewind - Dave Oppedisano & the BNSF Lakeside Subdivision - August 16, 2022 53:13

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released August 16, 2022 Dave Oppedisano joins us to talk about his BNSF Lakeside Subdivision layout. Ray and Dave met at the New England/Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet in Springfield MA, and they discuss this event and Dave's presentation during NERPM. Dave tells us about the Lakeside Sub area and the parts he'…

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Ep. 134: Mental health awareness in rural America with Randy Roecker, scouting fields for insects, Bobby Marquez’s Country With Heart to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 39:59

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On this episode, we discuss mental health on the farm and hear about the latest developments with the Farmer Angel Network from co-founder and Wisconsin dairy farmer, Randy Roecker. Also, as we head into June, we learn about the need to scout the fields for crop-damaging insects. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Rand…

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Lance Mindheim and Miami's Swamp Rat 49:44

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Professional Model Railroad builder and author Lance Mindheim returns to Around The Layout Podcast with a new book under his arm. Lance tells us his why behind his new series "Shortlines You Can Build" and introduces us to Volume 1 - Miami's Swamp Rat. Lance and I discuss several of the points made in the book and how you can apply them to nearly a…

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Episode 99 - Thorn Mooney - The Sovereign And Emotional Power of Witchcraft 1:15:05

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Welcome to Weird Web Radio! This episode features a very special guest! A real interview with a Witch from the late 1900's! Thorn Mooney! Thorn and I cover everything from the Paranormal, her dissertation research, religions, mental health, Witchcraft, virtues, community, and plenty of spots where we make light of something for a laugh! Did I menti…

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Ep. 133: Memorial Day with J.T. Cooper who lost battle buddies in ‘Blackhawk Down’ incident, early-season foliar nutrition, USMEF Spring Conference, the music of Barbara Fairchild 33:33

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On this episode, we revisit a prior conversation with J.T. Cooper, who was with the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993, and found himself in the middle of the harrowing military operation that became the inspiration for the movie “Blackhawk Down.” We also provide information on valuable resources for anyone consi…

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What's Happening In Model Railroading - May 2024 - Tony Cook & Mike and Jeff Zucker 53:50

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45 shows a year - that's an amazing amount of traveling for the folks at Spring Creek Model Trains, who found some time in their busy schedules to join Tony Cook and I on this month's What's Happening In Model Railroading episode. Brothers Mike and Jeff Zucker share what it's like to move the big show around and how, over the last 24 years, have gr…

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ATLP Rewind - Greg McComas & The Michigan Interstate St. Clair Sub - October 25, 2022 1:12:21

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 25, 2022 On this episode, we head back to the Lone Star State and talk to Greg McComas, owner of the Michigan Interstate St. Clair Subdivision and MAC Rail Products. Greg fills us in on how the idea for his freelance railroad developed, then shares how he's implemented his vision on his double deck layout. …

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Ep. 132: Fastline Auctions update, protecting stored grain in warmer weather, know when to apply nitrogen to corn, the music of Mackynsie McKedy 32:11

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On this episode, presented by Fastline Marketing Group, Fastline President Dean Barke discusses upcoming Fastline Auctions farm equipment sales and talks about the company’s holistic farm equipment marketing approach. Also, GSI’s Dave Ellis provides some tips for protecting stored grain as temperatures rise inside grain bins, and University of Illi…

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Don Irace & The Providence & Worcester II 1:03:19

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There's no doubt that Don Irace, famous for his Providence & Worcester layouts, is passionate about operations and, on this episode, we focused on just that. Don tells us about the top 2 things that should be prioritized for good operating sessions and shares some helpful advice on the steps one should take to ensure their railroad will be reliable…

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ATLP Rewind - Sammy Carlile & Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision - December 6, 2022 1:30:09

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released December 6, 2022 It’s Santa Fe All The Way on this episode of Around The Layout as we talk to Oklahoma’s own Sammy Carlile about his Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision HO scale layout. We learn how train trips as a kid fostered Sammy’s love for trains and especially the Santa Fe. We also hear about his passion for railr…

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Ep. 131: Trade update from ag negotiator Doug McKalip, guarding against agriterrorism, the music of EV Mae 57:16

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On this episode, U.S. Trade Representative Chief Negotiator Doug McKalip provides an update on efforts to secure new opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports. Also, Matt Turner of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center and Wade Greening of the FBI warn of looming agriterrorism threats and provide information on how to keep farming …

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Dave Owens and the 2024 NERPM Preview 47:05

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Dave Owens, a man of many talents and many hats stops by to tell us about the 22nd Annual New England / Northeast Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet. Dave gives us a background on the show's history, from humble beginnings to a new location this year, right in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts. From vendors to models on display and a long list of i…

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ATLP Rewind - Bill Brown and the Leadville and Red Cliff - July 11, 2023 58:19

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released July 11, 2023 We head back to Central New York to hear Bill Brown's amazing story of triumph over tragedy and how a great group of friends helped him recover from disaster. Bill shares his origin story, then tells how becoming a member of the CNY Division of the NMRA provided him with incredible opportunities to fu…

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Ep. 130: Corn Stunt Disease explained, What’s the real status of Brazil’s soybeans, cyber threats in ag (Part 3), the music of Ariel Franz 31:57

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On this episode, we hear from Dr. Darcy Telenko, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology at Purdue University, on Corn Stunt Disease and Joe Janzen, an agricultural economist with the University of Illinois, discusses the difference between USDA and Conab soybean estimates for Brazil production. Then, we present the third part of our discussion on c…

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Martyn Jenkins and Marty's Train Shed 1:13:46

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If you're looking for proof that it's never too late to get started in model railroading, look no further than Marty Jenkins. Contrary to the stories we typically hear, Marty got his start in the hobby in his 40's and has seemingly made up for lost time, diving head first down the rabbit holes of the ever expanding technology. Marty shares with us …

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Episode 98 - Mat Auryn - The Secrets of Psychic Tarot 1:22:56

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Welcome to Weird Web Radio! Mat Auryn is BACK! And we have great news. Mat has a new book coming out in the fall of 2024! This one is all about becoming the best psychic tarot reader you can be! The book is The Psychic Art of Tarot: Opening Your Inner Eye for More Insightful Readings (Mat Auryn's Psychic Witch, 3). This whole conversation was a lot…

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ATLP Rewind - Drew James and the Canada, Spokane and Pacific - July 4, 2023 1:07:48

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released July 4, 2023 On this episode of Around The Layout, we head to Central New York State to chat with Drew James. Drew is the owner of the Canada, Spokane and Pacific HO scale model railroad; an outstanding railroad for its amazing scenery and outstanding operations. Drew tells us the events leading up to this current …

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Ep. 129: Cybersecurity in agriculture (Part 2), what you need to know about HPAI on dairy farms, early-season crop nutrition, the music of Jadyn Rylee 40:40

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On this episode, Wade Greening, a Supervisory Intelligence Analyst with the FBI will share more insights on cyber threats in agriculture and how you can protect your farming operation. Also, we’ll discuss how a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak is affecting U.S. cattle herds, and how you can guard against it. Then, we’ll talk early season …

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Kevin Norman and Notch 8 Customs 1:04:21

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They say "It's all in the details" and that's what Kevin Norman from Notch 8 Customs is all about. Kevin stops by to tell us how he developed an interest in DCC installs and customizing locomotives and rolling stock into a growing part-time side hustle. Additionally, he shares his dream for a layout that captures the rich history of railroading in …

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ATLP Rewind - Shane Wilson and The Road To ScaleTrains - December 5, 2023 1:07:04

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released December 5, 2023 What does it take to start a model railroad company and lead it to the position of the "Cadillac" of the industry? On this episode, we get to hear from ScaleTrains president Shane Wilson as he tells us about his model railroading journey that led to entrepreneurship at a young age and set the traje…

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Ep. 128: Cybersecurity threats to agriculture, NCBA hits Capitol Hill, the music of Alex Miller 45:54

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On this episode, experts from the FBI and the National Counterterrorism Center discuss cybersecurity threats to the agriculture industry. We check in with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Hunter Ihrman to learn about this week’s NCBA Legislative Conference on Capitol Hill in “Beltway Beef,” and in our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about t…

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What's Happening In Model Railroading - April 2024 - Tony Cook & Stephen Priest 1:11:07

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Stephen Priest is our guest on this month's What's Happening In Model Railroading and we get to hear about Class One Model Works and the process behind creating the highly detailed and prototype accurate models they produce. Stephen gives us some insight into the selection process for these projects and hints at some upcoming announcements. Later, …

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ATLP Rewind - Scott Thornton & The Milan Branch - October 11, 2022 1:24:57

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 11, 2022 There are some folks who aren’t afraid to take on a challenge, and Scott Thornton is one of them. Join us as Scott tells how he’s not only building his first layout, but also writing about it in an ongoing series in the hobby’s leading publication, Railroad Model Craftsman. Scott also shares his pa…

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Ep. 127: The latest in side-by-side utility vehicles from Kubota, exploring U.S.-EU ag trade relations, the music of Steve Markwardt 36:45

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On this episode, we talk with Kubota’s Jacob Mendoza about the company’s latest side-by-side utility vehicle offerings. In “Beltway Beef,” Hunter Ihrman provides some insights into the U.S.-E.U. collaboration platform on agriculture. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about another strong month in February for U.S. red meat exports, and in “Bu…

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Alan Aitken and the Buffalo & Pittsburgh 1:03:00

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We're off to Scotland to get to know Alan Aitken, the owner of the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Scottish Division Model Railroad and the creater of the YouTube channel of the same name with an amazing amount of subscribers. We learn how Alan gets his start in the hobby and why he left the British prototype for an American railroad with a quick detour thoug…

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ATLP Rewind - Dean Ferris & The Oregon Joint Line - December 20, 2022 1:05:59

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ALTP Rewind - Originally Released December 20, 2022 On this episode, we head down to Decatur, Texas and head above the garage to check out Dean Ferris’ Oregon Joint Line in N scale. Dean tells us how railfanning as a youth and as a college student played a major role in his decision to model the Pacific Northwest. He also discusses how his current …

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DatC Minisode 7 - Starting & Running Covens 1:07:07

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Hello and thank you once again for joining us down at the crossroads for some music, magick, and Paganism. Where witches gather for the sabbath, offerings are made, pacts are signed for musical fame, and we usually cross paths with today’s most influential Pagans, occultists, and deep thinkers, but tonight that isn’t happening because it’s minisode…

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Ep.126: Telematics and the AF11 combine from Case IH, the impact U.S. red meat exports had on the corn and soybean industries in 2023, the music of Anita Mackey 34:03

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On this episode, we visit with Case IH’s Casey Mack about the company’s telematics offerings, and with Leo Bose about the company’s show-stopping AF11 combine. Then, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Hunter Ihrman discusses disaster relief programs in “Beltway Beef.” In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about the impact U.S. red meat expor…

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Bruce Ryan and the Manhattan Terminal Railroad 1:00:25

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On this episode of Around The Layout, we meet Bruce Ryan, who grew up in New York City and now finds himself in the Finger Lakes region of New York recreating railroading in the West Side of Manhattan where he grew up in the 1960's. Bruce shares how early influences led him to model Albany before a trip to Baltimore resparked an interest in the mar…

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ATLP Rewind - Ray Arnott and the P&W & NECR Interchange Model Railroad - April 1, 2023 1:06:09

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released April 1, 2023 Welcome to another dimmension, where Joe Mammay is the host of Around The Layout and is interviewing Ray Arnott. Come along as we hear about Ray's start in model railroading, from a TYCO set to an attempt at N scale. Ray tells us how the prototype led him back to the hobby, and how joining a club intr…

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Ep. 125: The latest in planting and spraying technology from Precision Planting, promoting U.S. red meat in South Korea, the music of Brian Moon 32:52

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On this episode, we talk with Precision Planting’s Luke Stuber and Caleb Schleder about the company’s latest in planting and spraying technology. Then we check in with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Hunter Ihrman, who discusses wildlife, predators and more in the “Beltway Beef” segment. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Feder…

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Darren Lee and the Wattle Flat 57:49

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On this episode of Around The Layout, we head down under and to the other side of the International Date Line to talk to Darren Lee in Queensland, Australia. Darren tells us about his start in the hobby and how he went from modeling North American railroads to one a lot closer to home thanks to some incredible access to the prototype. Additionally,…

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ATLP Rewind - Tom Johnson and Cass County - November 22, 2022 1:06:26

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released November 22, 2022 What do you get when you combine an art teacher with a love of model railroading? You get Tom Johnson and a spectacular layout filled with super detailed scenes that tell the story of the late 70's in northern Indiana. Listen as Tom tells about growing up around the prototype and how it has influe…

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Ep. 124: John Deere’s latest farm equipment innovations, the music of Lonnie Spiker 30:26

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On this episode, we learn from John Deere about a new air cart, redesigned combines and tractors and See and Spray technology on Hagie Sprayers. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we hear about a U.S. trade mission to Angola, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz offers tips for implementing biofuels on your farm. The episode also features the music o…

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What's Happening In Model Railroading - March 2024 - Tony Cook & Christopher Palmieri 59:51

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It's been way too long since we've heard Christopher Palmieri on Around The Layout, and with all the projects he's been working on at Home Shops, it was high time we got him on What's Happening In Model Railroading to get us up to speed. Tony Cook and Ray Arnott learn about his project selection process, what goes into creating a great freelance mo…

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ATLP Rewind - Chris Palmieri and the Meridian Speedway - September 27, 2022 1:04:22

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released September 27, 2022 In this episode of Around The Layout, we go deep into the vivid imagination of Chris Palmieri and learn about the alternate railroading reality he has created in the freelance world of "The Meridian Speedway." Chris talks about the how he, from an early age, has been developing his own model rail…

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Allen Whitaker and the Tennessee Southern 1:04:13

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Keeping a long family tradition of railroading, Allen Whitaker comes by to tell us about how, from a young age, he was exposed to the prototype, particularly the Southern Railway which inspired his freelance Tennessee Southern Railway. Allen shares how his career as a railroader has affected operations on his layout, and how knowing too much can be…

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ATLP Rewind - John Farrington and the Somerset Industrial - January 3, 2023 58:25

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released January 3, 2023 We’re off to the Sunshine State for a visit to Sebastian, the town that might become the capital of model railroading in Florida, and meet up with John Farrington. We learn how his grandfather helped light his youthful passion for model trains and how he rediscovered the hobby through content on You…

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Ep. 122: Learning about the latest from Indigo Ag, Farmers Business Network and the U.S. Meat Export Federation at Commodity Classic 2024, the music of Charlene Keyes 34:13

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On this episode, we hear from Indigo Agriculture CEO Dean Banks and Jason Little, Vice President of Ecosystem Strategy, about the company’s soil health, carbon and biologicals programs and their mission to help growers increase yield, improve return on investment and become more environmentally sustainable. We also chat with Farmers Business Networ…

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Tom Barbalet and Model Rail Radio 50:36

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Around The Layout is where model railroaders and, in this case, podcasters come to tell their story. A pioneer of model railroad podcasts, Tom Barbalet, comes by to tell us about how Model Rail Radio was started. Tom talks about how the live radio call-in format for his long-running podcast was developed and how he has built an amazing community of…

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ATLP Rewind - Mark Herrick and the BNSF Montana Division - January 17, 2023 1:09:45

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released January 17, 2023 We give Streamyard the night off as Mark Herrick does an in-person visit to the Around The Layout studio and tells us about his model railroading journey that has led to the BNSF Montana Division. Listen as Mark tells us about how trips to Montana in his teenage years formed his love of the Burling…

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