Best Michael and Krystle Podcasts (2024)

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California Snakes with Michael Starkey 1:46:05

1M ago1:46:05

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What makes California such a great spot for snake diversity? Where does antivenom come from, and why is it so expensive? Can you really inoculate yourself against snake venom? How did evolving alongside snakes impact who we are as humans today? Join me and Michael Starkey, founder of Save the Snakes, as we get a close look at California snakes and …

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Tide Pools with Michelle Kunst 1:01:55

5M ago1:01:55

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How do sea stars move around? Why am I jealous of giant green anemones? When's the best time to go tide pooling? Why is life so hard in the in the place where the ocean meets the land? How have so many creatures adapted to thrive in this strange place where two worlds meet? Join me and Michelle Kunst as we explore the intertidal zone on the Norther…

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Brandon Cunningham Executive Chef at the Green O Resort Greenough, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 114 57:24

5M ago57:24

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Brandon Cunningham Executive Chef at the Green O Resort Greenough, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 114 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with James Beard nominated Chef Brandon Cu…

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TEK (Traditional Ecological Knowledge / Indigenous Ecological Knowledge) with Frank Lake 1:09:55

5M ago1:09:55

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Indigenous people have lived in the place now known as California since time immemorial and are still here today. In this episode, join me and Frank Lake as we discuss mutualistic relationships between Indigenous Californians and the land, traditional burning, oak orchards, the powerful ways Indigenous and Western knowledges can come together, comm…

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Native Bees with Krystle Hickman 1:08:32

6M ago1:08:32

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Have you ever noticed a bee that looked a little…different? Maybe it was a bit fuzzier than a typical honey bee, or maybe it was obsidian black, bright orange, startlingly large, or as tiny as a gnat. Chances are, if you’ve seen a bee meeting any of these descriptions, you observed one of Earth’s 20,000 species of native bees (with around 1,600 of …

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Mythologizing Place with Obi Kaufmann 1:08:51

6M ago1:08:51

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Author, artist, poet, and eco-philosopher Obi Kaufmann doesn't want to craft a better argument. He wants to tell a better story. But what does that kind of story look like? How do we begin to convey the incredible complexity of a place like California? How do we avoid unproductive divisiveness, embrace a better worldview, and move forward together …

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7 Ways to Connect with Nature this Year (2024 REPLAY) 21:44

6M ago21:44

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Happy New Year! 🎉 This episode has a great story, so I added a new intro to tell you about it. Here are the links mentioned in the new intro! 7 Ways to Connect with Nature zine by Kate Rutter Find Kate on Instagram @katerutter. VALENTINES (Sorry for shouting. I'm SO excited about these.) Collab with six wonderful CA artists. Thank you for supportin…

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Mistletoe with Joshua Der 31:55

7M ago31:55

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Have you ever wondered why we bring a toxic, parasitic plant indoors during the holidays...and then kiss under it? Or what ecological role this plant plays? Come with me and Dr. Joshua Der as we discuss the ecological importance of mistletoe, its evolution, the vast array of wildlife it supports, and of course, the ancient folklore that led to all …

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Living in Place: Reflections on Being a Naturalist with Justin Garwood 54:07

7M ago54:07

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When was the last time you felt truly connected with a place? Was it somewhere rugged and wild, or was it on a leaf-strewn suburban block? What did you notice? What questions popped up in your mind? What gave you that sense of connection? In this episode, join me and Justin Garwood in a Northern California temperate rainforest as we discuss how eac…

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The Klamath Mountains with Michael Kauffmann 51:50

8M ago51:50

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The Klamath Mountains, straddling the California-Oregon border, are a hotspot for biodiversity. But what drives the species richness of the region? Come with me and Michael Kauffmann to a moss-covered edge of the Klamath mountains as we discuss ancient rocks, carnivorous plants, temperate rainforests, why people are a vital part of the story of pla…

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Seaweed with Allison Poklemba 1:13:20

8M ago1:13:20

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Is seaweed a plant? Is it ok to eat straight out of the ocean? What kinds of creatures rely on seaweed? How does kelp fight climate change? Join me and Allison Poklemba on the Humboldt coast as we descend into the intertidal zone to taste seaweed fresh from the ocean and discuss all of the questions above and more. Helpful Links: Allison's Seaweed …

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Krystle Swenson Executive Pastry Chef The Resort at Paws Up Greenough, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 113 39:16

8M ago39:16

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Krystle Swenson Executive Pastry Chef The Resort at Paws Up Greenough, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 113 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with James Beard nominated Chef Krystl…

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California Condors with Tiana Williams-Claussen 1:12:35

9M ago1:12:35

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At the height of the last ice age, California condors could be found all across North America, and since time immemorial, these birds have held special cultural and spiritual significance for a number of Indigenous groups. But by the late 1980's, the last wild condor had been captured and brought into a captive breeding program. They were extinct i…

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Jody Alexander Williams - Marie Sharp's Hot Sauce Chief Marketing & Sales Director ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 112 33:11

9M ago33:11

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Jody Alexander Williams - Marie Sharp's Hot Sauce Chief Marketing & Sales Director ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 112 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Jody Alexander Williams who i…

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Nocturnal Nature with Charles Hood 59:49

9M ago59:49

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Have you ever wondered about things outside your window--the things that go bump in the night? Or, actually, things that flutter, flap, tread softly, swim, or bloom in the night? Because there’s a whole nocturnal world out there that most of us are missing, and it’s actually not as hard or as scary as we might think to go out and see it for ourselv…

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Marie Sharp Founder of Marie Sharp’s Hot Sauce ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 111 35:48

9M ago35:48

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Marie Sharp Founder of Marie Sharp’s Hot Sauce ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 111 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Marie Sharp Founder of Marie Sharp’s Hot Sauce. Note From Steven …

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Nature in Your Neighborhood with Marni Fylling 47:26

9M ago47:26

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When was the last time you looked closely at the living things right outside your front door? Have you ever gotten lost in a daisy, zoomed in on a burr clover, or watched a ladybug on a rose bush? Join me and author-illustrator Marni Fylling as we take a walk to explore the nature in her neighborhood. Along the way, learn how you can connect more d…

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Redwood Trees with Griff Griffith 1:12:18

10M ago1:12:18

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Coast redwood trees reside in a category all their own. Not only are these the tallest trees in the world, but they grow in unique ecosystems–quiet, foggy places with ferns and redwood sorrel spilling everywhere you look onto the trail. In these forests, the sound of running water is never far away, and the redwoods themselves are by far the most p…

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Art of Nature/Nature of Art with Jane Kim 1:04:36

10M ago1:04:36

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Have you ever looked at a piece of art that altered your perspective? Or one that challenged your thinking? Or maybe you’ve studied a piece that taught you something new. How can art impact conservation efforts? How can it help break generational cycles of disconnectedness from the natural world? Why does art matter in a time of rapidly changing cl…

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Foraging with Mia Andler 1:07:46

1y ago1:07:46

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Have you ever wondered if the plants growing along your favorite trail or outside your door are edible? Or what kinds of flavors might not be available at the grocery store? Many of us aren't familiar with the tastes of the places where we live, even though there are wild foods growing all around us. Join me and author, educator, and forager Mia An…

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Brighid Doherty Founder of The Solidago School of Herbalism and Host of the Healthy Herb Podcast Deer Isle, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 110 43:27

1y ago43:27

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Brighid Doherty Founder of The Solidago School of Herbalism and Host of the Healthy Herb Podcast Deer Isle, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 110 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits wit…

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Chef Charlie Zorich The Hichborn Stockton Springs, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 109 40:15

1y ago40:15

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Chef Charlie Zorich The Hichborn Stockton Springs, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 109 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Chef Charlie Zorich Co-founder of the Hichborn restaura…

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Cortney Peres Head Distiller Bozeman Spirits in Bozeman, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 108 23:31

1y ago23:31

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Cortney Peres Head Distiller Bozeman Spirits in Bozeman, Montana ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 108 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Cortney Peres the Head Distiller at Bozeman Spi…

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Chef Samson Arzamendi Friendly Waves Restaurant Old Koloa Town on the Island of Kauai ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 107 1:01:18

1y ago1:01:18

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Chef Samson Arzamendi Friendly Waves Restaurant Old Koloa Town on the Island of Kauai ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 107 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Chef Samson Arzamendi with…

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Urban Ecology with Miguel Ordeñana (Part 2: Bats, Inclusive Urban Nature and Community Science) 57:24

1y ago57:24

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Do bats live close to my house? Why are they important? Do they have rabies? How can people help take care of urban wildlife? How can we involve more people in conservation and community science, particularly people from historically excluded groups? Come with me and Miguel Ordeñana to Griffith Park in Los Angeles, where we discuss all of this and …

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Urban Ecology with Miguel Ordeñana (Part 1: P-22 Mountain Lion, Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, and Other Urban Carnivores) 1:05:07

1y ago1:05:07

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Have you ever wondered what kind of wildlife lives right in the middle of your city? Or why some animals thrive in cities while others don't? And how did a mountain lion end up in Los Angeles, anyway? Join me and Miguel Ordeñana, the scientist who discovered mountain lion P-22 living in Griffith Park in LA as we discuss these questions and so many …

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Growing Native Plants from Seed with Julia Michaels 1:13:52

1+ y ago1:13:52

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Have you ever wanted to grow your own native plants? Where can you get California native seeds? Should you sow them directly in the ground or start them in pots? Is there anything you should do to the seeds before planting them? What time of year should they be planted? How should the soil be prepared? What are some common mistakes to avoid? What a…

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Amphibians with Gary Bucciarelli 1:11:31

1+ y ago1:11:31

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What is an amphibian, anyway? Are they leading double lives? What's the difference between a newt and a salamander? A frog and a toad? What kinds of amphibians live in California? Why are California newts so toxic? How do they always, always find their way home? Join me and Gary Bucciarelli as we explore a stream in the Santa Monica Mountains, find…

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Central Valley Water and Wetlands with Ellen Wehr 1:09:41

1+ y ago1:09:41

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Did you know that California's Central Valley once contained a vast inland sea and was home to camels, 400 lb. saber-toothed salmon, and tiny four-tusked mastodons? Or that, just a couple of hundred years ago, it was a network of wetlands, peat bogs, riparian forests, and shallow lakes? So how did this place that was once so defined by an abundance…

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Ecological Restoration with Billy Sale 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

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What's the problem with yellow hills? How do you trick a seed? What are the neighbors angry about? Where do restorationists get all those seeds? What's the difference between ecological restoration and restoration ecology? What does reconciliation have to do with it? How can we keep the world brimming with strange and beautiful creatures? Join me a…

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Dark Skies with Kayla Browne and Dan Duriscoe 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

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Most of us live in places where we can only see a few of the brightest stars in the sky at night, but what if that didn't have to be the case? Come with me and guests Kayla Browne and Dan Duriscoe to Death Valley, where we sit under a sky full of stars to discuss light pollution, bats, migrating birds, why dark skies are important, astronomy, place…

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Growth Mindset with John Muir Laws (BONUS Minisode!) 27:11

1+ y ago27:11

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How useful is IQ? What exactly is a growth mindset, and how is it different from a fixed mindset? What shifts can we make in our thinking that will allow us to learn and grow in new ways? Should you take Swahili lessons? How does all of this apply to being a naturalist and nature journaler? In this cute tiny bonus episode, come with me and John Mui…

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Nature Journaling with John Muir Laws 57:13

1+ y ago57:13

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Did you know that no pretty pictures or artistic talent are required to create a highly effective nature journal? Rather, as John Muir Laws explains in this episode, nature journaling is about paying attention, presence in the moment, and thinking more effectively about the natural world all around you. Join Jack and I on a nature journaling advent…

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7 Ways to Connect with Nature This Year 16:55

1+ y ago16:55

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Happy New Year! Are you hoping to spend more time outdoors this year? This episode is for you! In it, I'm sharing seven of my favorite ways to connect more deeply with the natural world this year and beyond. My website is www.goldenstatenaturalist.com Support Golden State Naturalist on Patreon. You can find me on Instagram and TikTok @goldenstatena…

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California Native Plants with Naomi Fraga 59:50

1+ y ago59:50

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California is home to 6,500 native plant species, including some that are truly iconic, like coast redwoods, giant sequoias, bristlecone pines, and California poppies. If you're like me, you have a lot of questions about this wide variety of plants, like: What is it that makes native plants so important? What's the difference between a native plant…

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Michael Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 106 1:05:41

1+ y ago1:05:41

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Michael Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 106 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Michael Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX. Go to the Cul…

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2022 California Naturalist Conference Highlights with José González, Rhiana Jones, Obi Kaufmann, and more! 1:10:09

1+ y ago1:10:09

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Do you want to know what some of the most experienced, most insightful naturalists in California have on their minds? You’ve come to the right place! This episode is jammed full of brilliant professors, authors, environmental directors, outdoor equity advocates, and science communicators, and they cover topics from traditional ecological knowledge …

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Disenchanted, The Menu and the Best Show on TV Right Now! 26:39

1+ y ago26:39

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Welcome to Perkins On Podcast where we review movies, tv shows, and books. A husband and wife not always on the same page connecting over their shared love of media. Today we are reviewing Disenchanted, The Menu, Andor and more. Thanks for joining us and let us know what we should watch next.By Michael and Krystle

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Ice Age California with Sean Campbell 1:03:39

1+ y ago1:03:39

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Have you ever wondered what was going on in California, oh, ten or fifty thousand years ago? About, perhaps, the social lives of saber-toothed cats, just how big giant ground sloths actually were, or the difference between a mammoth and a mastodon? Join me and Sean Campbell, Senior Paleontological Preparator at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, …

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The Return of Lindsay Lohan and Our Fav Christmas Movies 27:48

1+ y ago27:48

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Today we are reviewing the new Netflix Christmas movie "Falling for Christmas" with the return of our favorite, Lindsay Lohan. We also chat our favorite Christmas Movies and what we are currently watching. Thanks for joining us! Find More Perkins On Parkway Here: http://perkinsonparkway.com/ IG : @perkinsonparkway - http://bit.ly/3hIhrqn Pinterest:…

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Chef Sarah Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 105 37:37

1+ y ago37:37

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Chef Sarah Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 105 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Chef Sarah Littman Co-founder Hapa Kauai & Hapa PDX. Go to t…

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Monarch Butterflies with Natalie Johnston 1:02:12

1+ y ago1:02:12

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What makes butterflies so magical? They are a wonder and a delight, and I’m so excited to be diving into a full episode about what is possibly the most iconic species of butterfly in the world: Monarchs. Have you ever wondered why they’re bright orange, how far they migrate, or why they capture our collective imagination? I have! Come with me to th…

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Bob Gunter the President and CEO of Koloa Rum Co. - Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 104 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

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Bob Gunter the President and CEO of Koloa Rum Co. - Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 104 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this special follow up episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler once again visits with Bob Gunter the President and CEO …

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Fire Ecology with Robin Lee Carlson 1:15:38

1+ y ago1:15:38

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Hi there! It's season two now! Have you ever wondered what makes a "good fire" different from a "bad fire"? ME TOO. How about these: Which ecosystem needs fire more frequently--oak woodland or chaparral? What happens to animals during and after a wildfire? Are there any plants or animals with truly insane relationships with fire? (I'm going to spoi…

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Mid-Break Updates AND Conversation with Michael Hawk on Nature's Archive 1:03:28

2y ago1:03:28

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If you've been wondering what I've been up to or when I'll be back, this episode has your answers! PLUS, just as a bonus because I love you, here's an intro to an amazing podcaster named Michael Hawk, who is the creator of both Nature's Archive podcast and a new nonprofit called Jumpstart Nature. In the episode, we discuss both of our podcasting jo…

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Jeremy Howard Blue Barren Distillery ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 103 47:56

2y ago47:56

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Jeremy Howard Blue Barren Distillery ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 103 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Jeremy Howard with Blue Barren Distillery located in Camden, Maine Subscrib…

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The Maine Lobster Lady Diana Santospago ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 102 25:30

2y ago25:30

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The Maine Lobster Lady Diana Santospago ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 102 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Diana Santospago The Maine Lobster Lady in Sedgwick, Maine. Subscribe to…

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Beavers (Drought and Wildfire Superheroes!) with Emily Fairfax 1:03:43

2y ago1:03:43

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Scale a beaver dam with me and Dr. Emily Fairfax, beaver researcher, ecohydrologist, assistant professor at CSU Channel Islands, and science communicator extraordinaire who has been featured on NPR's Science Friday and All Things Considered. In this episode, you'll hear us discuss ecosystem engineers, what beavers eat, the best time of year to look…

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Melissa Raftery 44 North Coffee on Deer Isle, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 101 50:07

2y ago50:07

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Melissa Raftery 44 North Coffee on Deer Isle, Maine ~ Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 101 The Culinary Treasure Podcast: Chefs, Winemakers, Distillers, Bakers, and More – Culinary Stories You Will Love! In this episode of the Culinary Treasure Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Melissa Raftery with 44 North Coffee on Deer Isle in Maine. …

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Conglomerate Mesa (Joshua Trees! Desert Ecosystems! Gold Mining!) with Wendy Schneider 45:21

2y ago45:21

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When I first heard about Conglomerate Mesa, located on BLM land right outside of Death Valley, I had no idea how much ground a single episode could cover. This one's got everything, including what makes a place a desert, a little bit of geology, Joshua trees, the General Mining Act of 1872, juniper pinyon ecosystems, the rain shadow effect, a very …

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