Best Atomic Number Podcasts (2024)

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Lighting up your MCM landscape with Ginkgo Leaf Design 34:15

3h ago34:15

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Lighting up your mid-century landscape hinges on making the right design choices. Today I'm talking to Jim Drzewiecki about focusing on both lighting and plant selection to create a mid-century modern yard that feels cohesive, inviting, and timeless. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Where to stand when designing your landscape. (Hint - it’s not outs…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Aug 14: Advanced crops, waterhemp ID, burndown questions, and snails! 23:01

1h ago23:01

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Strange weeds, changing leaves, burndown options, and crop lodging are all hot topics this week on Wheat Pete’s Word. As always, host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson has some Agronomy Answers to your top questions this week, plus some insights into the value of fungicide in oats and wheat this season, and why scouting edible beans... Read More…

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Turning Up the MCM Charm with Atom Stevens 24:26

5d ago24:26

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I’m so excited to dive into the history of design in mid-century homes with none other than Atom Stevens, MCM history buff and Cliff May expert. Whether you’re a homeowner, a potential buyer, or just a mid-century enthusiast, Atom’s insights are a reminder that our homes are more than just places to live – they’re pieces of history, filled with sto…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Aug 7: Safety chains, weather trends, fall seeding dates, and nutrient removal 22:34

6d ago22:34

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The rain clouds can’t seem to find the fields that would welcome the rain, and that’s just as true in Ontario as it is in large parts of Saskatchewan. The corn crop in Ontario is on-trend for an average finishing date, as are the soybeans, as both crops ran into poor planting conditions, says Peter... Read More…

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House Number Basics with Modern House Numbers 28:49

12d ago28:49

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Today, we have a fantastic chat lined up with Brandy McLain, co-founder and one of the creative geniuses behind Modern House Numbers. Della and Brandy discuss all things house numbers. From current requirements to history, plus tons of great style tips! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why we have house numbers in the first place. How (and how not) …

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Wheat Pete’s Word, July 31: Atomic bomb raindrops, two-stage corn pollination, and ladybugs hard at work 22:47

13d ago22:47

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It’s time to close out July with some important reminders, a plan for trying new things, and a prompting to check for ladybugs. On this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson also has to correct his math on soil organic matter goals, but that’s OK, that’s how we learn. Listen on to hear... Read More…

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Mid-Century vs. Mid Mod with Susan Halla 25:21

19d ago25:21

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When I think about perfecting an original mid-century home by polishing and upgrading its original details, I think of Susan Halla of Make It Mid-Century. She has dedicated herself to being the resource people need to make period appropriate choices for their mid-century homes. And she's got an encyclopedic knowledge of all things period appropriat…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, July 24: Soybean aphids, water logged soil, black point, and establishing alfalfa 23:38

20d ago23:38

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There are some very sad looking low spots in parts of southwestern Ontario, as excess water and water logged soils make growing difficult, especially for dry beans and soybeans. Despite the rain, a stretch of better weather in the last week did mean that plenty of wheat has been harvested, so Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson... Read More…

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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Four: Interview w/ Darick Robertson of GREASER: Gemini Blues 32:51

22d ago32:51

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For episode four of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Darick Robertson about his upcoming project GREASER: Gemini Blues at Magma Comix. Buddy is a Greaser, living in Earth's future in the scorching Nevada desert, surviving by doing repairs on the spacecraft of the aliens that moved in decades ago: the Gemini. …

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Unicorn Houses and Tight MCM Markets with Adrian Kinney 23:24

26d ago23:24

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In our latest podcast episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the amazing Adrian Kinney. Adrian has joined me on the pod before. He’s a realtor, mid-century modern (MCM) guru and heads up Mid Mod Colorado. Listen for his insights into what makes mcm homes so special and how to navigate today’s tricky market to find a mid-century gem. …

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Wheat Pete’s Word, July 17: Falling falling number, downpours, adding N for root rots, and predicting gibb 22:20

28d ago22:20

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The summer of downpours continues for Ontario as another major storm system moved across southern Ontario, leaving rivers and creeks swollen, roads closed, and crops under water. How long can crops survive submerged? That’s a common question this week and one Wheat Pete’s Word host Peter Johnson answers in the podcast. Also up for discussion:... Re…

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Mid-Century Hardscapes and Feature Elements with Ginkgo Leaf Studio 38:20

1M ago38:20

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Remember the delightful Jim Drzewiecki from Ginkgo Leaf Studio? We barely scratched the surface of all the listener landscaping questions we received last season. So, naturally, I had to bring him back on the podcast to continue our chat! Today, we’re diving in on hardscaping and adding feature elements to your landscape. In Today's Episode You'll …

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Wheat Pete’s Word, July 10: Wonderful wheat, straw, Beryl’s tar spot gift, and ryegrass frustration 22:53

1M ago22:53

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Plenty of combines were rolling earlier this week before the wall of water that is the remnant of hurricane Beryl hit Ontario. Not only did this weather system bring sheets of rain, but it may also have brought more tar spot spores from the south. Tar spot has already been found in Ontario, says Peter... Read More…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, July 3: Lodged cereals, headland trouble, tar spot scouting, and canopy closure 21:08

1M ago21:08

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How much does lodging affect yield? It all depends on when the crop goes down. Evidence of that is showing up on Ontario yield monitors in the winter barley fields and will be coming to a wheat field near you in the coming week, says Peter Johnson, host of Wheat Pete’s Word. The other thing... Read More…

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An Architect Chat - Dream with Della 37:34

2M ago37:34

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When you find yourself in a remodeling time crunch, the most frequently skipped step in the process is actually the most essential part of any well planned and executed remodel. Taking time to Dream can mean the difference between your perfect remodel and a remodel that misses the mark. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why you should take time to Dr…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, June 26: Snorkelling oats, rapid growth syndrome, and a plan for fusarium 23:02

2M ago23:02

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Last week’s intense heat and humidity across much of Ontario had significant impacts on several crops, some of them good, some of them not so good. Heat-loving crops, such as corn, had a rip-roaring week, blasting through leaf stages, however any spring cereals in the flowering stage or crops with poor root growth suffered in... Read More…

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How do I unflip my mid-century house? 35:05

2M ago35:05

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Straight outta the DM’s “Do you have an un-flip quick start guide?” If you're wondering what there might be to salvage about your farmhouse flipped mid-century house, the short answer is there's plenty. And you may even find that the flippers did you a few favors! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to de-farmhouse your fireplace. (Sadly, you proba…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, June 19: Spraying tips for extremes, top dress N losses, and double crop beans 22:03

2M ago22:03

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If you put your feet in the oven and your head in the freezer, on average, you’re at a perfect temperature. This week, Ontario is an oven and Western Canada is an icebox, and both extremes create challenges for farmers. There are plenty of questions about spraying in these hot conditions, and some winter crops... Read More…

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Do you have a spreadsheet to help me manage my remodel? 32:01

2M ago32:01

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In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to feel like the boss of your remodel, from the planning phase through the punch list. Which key tools you need to keep your remodel on track. Why spreadsheets are your remodel’s BFF. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1710…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, June 12: Soil nitrate levels, armyworm alerts, tar spot alert and cutworm trouble 24:46

2M ago24:46

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It’s not just insects that may have a jump on the crop this year in Ontario — weeds are large and in charge, and diseases, such as tar spot, could blow up from the U.S. much earlier than last year. But that’s not all the agronomic knowledge you’ll glean from this episode of Wheat Pete’s... Read MoreBy RealAgriculture

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Are skylights and light tubes too modern for a mid-century house? 35:16

2M ago35:16

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Mid-century homes are often kind of light on daylight, so I get a lot of questions about whether skylights and light tubes are appropriate and feasible options. The short answer? Heck yeah! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why your mid-century home may seem lacking in the daylight department. Which products can create a whole new light experience. S…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, June 5: Stroke awareness week, in-crop nitrogen, and rain delay decisions 22:10

2M ago22:10

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It’s stroke awareness week! Peter Johnson starts off this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word by talking about both volunteering and the importance of catching strokes early. Medical procedures can now reverse almost all of the negative impacts of a stroke if they can be treated within the first four to six hours. Remember the acronym... Read More…

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Should I replace my mid-century windows? 32:08

3M ago32:08

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Tis the season for window replacement folks to make the rounds in many mid-century neighborhoods, sharing the "good news" of vinyl replacement windows. Or maybe a well meaning neighbor has been extolling the new maintenance free replacement windows they installed? Replacement windows may not be any better...and are likely worse...than your home's o…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, May 29: Turning signals, the value of weed control, stripe rust and sticking with corn 22:35

3M ago22:35

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It’s a long one! Peter Johnson has lots to say on this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word. It starts with road safety. Be careful out there, especially when turning with traffic behind you. Planting is finishing up for many in Ontario, but some growers just can’t seem to catch a break and miss the rain;... Read More…

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Any tips for mixing mid mod materials? 40:08

3M ago40:08

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Our season of listener questions continues! Folks ask all the time, "Della, you say a mix of materials is one of the cornerstones of mid-century design. Do you have tips for mixing materials without making a mid mod mess?" I sure do! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: A short history of 2x4’s. Guidance on how to mix woods and metals to achieve a cohes…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, May 22: Wide leaves, stripe rust, rolling beans, weevils, and S-starved knolls 20:10

3M ago20:10

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What a difference a week makes! For many parts of Ontario, corn and soybeans are up and loving the heat, but the mid and eastern parts of the province are still struggling to get the crop in as conditions are quite wet. The early warmth has also brought on stripe rust in wheat (scout!), more... Read More…

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Speedy Strategies for an MCM Remodel You'll Love (in the time you have) 53:19

3M ago53:19

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30-ish minutes to learn to plan a remodel in 30 days? Believe it! You can check off maintenance, meet a deadline and still get a remodel that enhances your home's MCM charm and suits your life and family!⁠⁠ Listen to my new workshop for all the speedy remodel planning skills. In today's episode you'll learn: That it is 100% possible to create a rem…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, May 15: The corn swap-out question, road safety and stripe rust rumblings 20:42

3M ago20:42

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As promised, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson is answering the very difficult question of when to swap out corn hybrids on this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word. If the weather doesn’t cooperate for eastern Ontario growers especially, farmers may have to move to shorter season hybrids as early as next week. But don’t worry, this week’s... Read More…

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How do I mix Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style into my ranch? (Part 2) 30:07

3M ago30:07

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As you plan your ranch remodel, you can absolutely dip into Wright design ideas. Your house is actually already full of them! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to make material choices for a Wright-infused remodel. Which colors to choose to shout about your combined love of mid mod and Prairie style. The simple shape secrets to get the Wright fee…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, May 8: Theoretical yield potential, sulphur on wheat, rainfastness and weed control, and being patient 20:29

3M ago20:29

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Tissue test, soil test, gut check, patience. That sums up this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word in a nutshell, but don’t worry, we’ve got a full summary of the 20 minutes of agronomy answers below. This week, Peter Johnson covers some key deficiency issues with wheat (sulphur and manganese), answers some phosphorus questions, and... Read More…

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Can I mix Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style into my ranch? (Part 1) 36:00

3M ago36:00

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Here's a question I get all the time from people who live in mid-century homes. "Hey, Della, I love my mid mod house. BUT I also like Frank Lloyd Wright...the Prairie School...this amazing Usonian place I visited one time. Am I wrong to want to add some Wright to my ranch?" In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How Prairie Style and Mid-Century style rel…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, May 1: Watching for the flag leaf, insect feeding, frost damage, and go-time 20:21

3M ago20:21

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There’s something about the calendar flip to May that injects a sense of urgency to planting and seeding plans. Is it go time? Well, it might be — and already has been for some both in the west and the east — but the weather calls the shots this week, and some areas are just... Read MoreBy RealAgriculture

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Mid-century landscaping…is that a thing? 1:08:58

4M ago1:08:58

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So glad you asked! Let's talk landscaping with a certified mid-century landscaping expert - Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to let your house tell you how to design your landscape. Why hardscapes are the hardest (and most important) to get right. Tips for getting started on design. Get the full show notes w…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Apr 24: Talking tillage, N management in wet conditions, and extreme weather 22:43

4M ago22:43

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Agriculture is the art of applying the science — this is definitely the case when it comes to figuring out how few tillage passages are enough and if the quest for zero is actually the goal. As part of this week’s edition of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson discusses the importance of no-till and... Read More…

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PROS of CONS Ep. 1: Drew Seldin of Atomic Crush Events 27:07

4M ago27:07

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For the debut episode of PROS of CONS, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the privilege in interviewing owner & co-founder Drew Seldin of Atomic Crush Events. Atomic Crush Events is the promotion behind Comic Con Revolution Ontario, which is celebrating its seventh year this May 18-19 at the Ontario Convention Center in, yep, you guess…

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What are the best mid-century flooring choices? 38:56

4M ago38:56

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What is the best mid-century flooring for your house? My answer to you, to my clients, to my students and to everybody who asks me this is, it depends. Now, when I answer this way, I'm not hedging or hesitating. I do have opinions about and experience with many types of flooring in all sorts of applications. And strong personal preferences of my ow…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, April 17: Nitrogen Q & A, resistant lamb’s quarters, and leadership in action 22:03

4M ago22:03

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Calendar dates can be thrown out when it comes to scouting for weeds and early nitrogen application in Ontario, as growing degree accumulation is well ahead of normal. As part of this week’s edition of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson discusses the implications of crops being ahead of schedule, the confirmation of glyphosate-resistant lamb’s..…

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How long will my remodel take? 33:41

4M ago33:41

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How long will your remodel take? Well that depends on you, my friend. This week's episode kicks of a full season of listener questions. First up? Timelines. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: All about the remodel schedule venn diagram. Where it is easiest to exert some control over your remodel timeline. How to get ready to create the remodel schedul…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Apr 10: Overwintering wins, early harvest planning, PGR timing, and rust warnings 21:00

4M ago21:00

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Once the snow is gone, it’s time to assess how the fall-seeded crops have fared. For much of Ontario, they not only did well, they’re already growing like weeds! For some areas of the province, the winter wheat crop is as much as five days ahead of the 10-year average. That’s where we start with... Read More…

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What we can learn from HGTV. 31:22

4M ago31:22

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In the last episode of our HGTV season we’re talking about what we can learn from looking at other people’s houses. Despite its shortcomings, HGTV offers glimpses into remodeling and design processes and practical lessons for would-be remodelers. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why HGTV might not be all bad. How to use HGTV and mainstream shelter m…

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JUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 2: Dana & Blair Webb of LIL ZOMBIE SQUAD 21:59

5M ago21:59

21:59

For the second episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing Dana & Blair Webb. Together, they have co-created Lil Zombie Squad - it's Garbage Pail Kids meets Night of the Living Dead in this wild & exciting story with plenty of sarcasm & tongue-in-cheek humor. The campaign is recently launch…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, April 3: Solutions to early spring weeds, sulphur lessons, and nine years of the Word 20:41

4M ago20:41

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Here’s something you maybe didn’t know: Host of The Word, Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson started Wheat Pete’s Word a full NINE years ago, back before podcasts were cool. So let’s kick off the 10th year with something really special — like the second warmest winter on record since 1895! Johnson also discusses evaluating geese damage... Read More…

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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Three: Interview w/ Steve Orlando of THE SCALE TRADE 9:29

5M ago9:29

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For episode three of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed (THE) Steve Orlando at WonderCon 2024 about his upcoming project THE SCALE TRADE at Magma Comix. In a modern-day world one step removed from our own, dragons are a highly respected-and highly endangered-species, but poaching is an existential threat. When …

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White paint. STILL not the answer. 41:41

5M ago41:41

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White paint on wood? Well, that depends. Today's episode is going to be a love story to the wooden elements of a mid-century home. The main takeaway? Leave your original mid-century wood alone. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why paneling is not the place for paint - white or otherwise. How mid-century hollow core doors are different than their mod…

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Wheat Pete’s Word: Provincial record corn yields, learning from others, and all about P 20:28

5M ago20:28

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It’s the last week of March but the weather has turned cool and more average for this time of year. That means there’s plenty of questions streaming in as farmers get ready to hit the fields. This week on Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson has to make good on a bet, we learn about... Read MoreBy RealAgriculture

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FROM THE VAULT Episode 2: Kraig Rasmussen of MONKEYGONG 24:14

5M ago24:14

24:14

Episode two of FROM THE VAULT consists of a "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" feature, a new, upcoming interview show highlighting comic creators who are doing something different, something unique in the comic book industry beyond releasing comics, graphic novels, and crowdfunding. For episode two of FROM THE VAULT, I spoke with Kraig Rasmussen about The…

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Painting it white is not the answer. 31:34

5M ago31:34

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Today let's talk about why slapping a coat of white paint on your mid-century brick, stone or concrete block is never the right answer. Even if your house is entirely brick or entirely stone, there are still meaningful things you can do to change the feeling of your house without large quantities of white paint. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why …

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Mar 20: Managing stem counts, phosphorus questions, rolling alfalfa, and sweet gifts 21:38

5M ago21:38

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It’s too soon to know if March will leave like a lion or a lamb, but points west are getting some heavy snow and much of Ontario is back to very cool and even cold temps. Cooler temps haven’t slowed down farmers’ enthusiasm for frost seeding or putting on some nitrogen and sulphur on wheat... Read More…

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FROM THE VAULT Episode 1: Susan Beneville & Brian Hess of NIX 39:26

5M ago39:26

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For episode one of FROM THE VAULT, I spoke with writer Susan Beneville and artist Brian Hess. Known for their all-ages sci-fi/fantasy maxiseries AWAKE, the duo teamed up for a new adventure...NIX, a magical, medieval world filled with royalty, wyverns, and gryphons. Enjoy!By Hosted by Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett)

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A ranch is not a cottage (and it never will be). 26:36

5M ago26:36

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There are key difference between cottages and mid-century ranch homes. Your ranch is not a cottage, so steer clear of cottage style updates. In many ways American homes changed more between 1930 and 1950 than they have since. Part of the reason I find ranches so interesting is how modern they are in their essential nature. Dated fixtures and finish…

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