Best Josiah Taylor Podcasts (2024)

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71: Sara Groves, Third Day, Justin Carlson 24:03

14d ago24:03

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There are a lot of new crowdfunding campaigns this month, and Garret brings you the scoop - plus a new listener challenge. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Sara Groves - Add to the Beauty (20th birthday vinyl reissue) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galaxy21music/sara-groves-add-to-the-beauty-on-vinyl-and-remastered-cd --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * …

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S4 Ep8: August - The pesticide problem with Nick Mole, PAN UK 56:22

20d ago56:22

56:22

Fiona chats with Nick Mole, Policy Officer from the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) UK who shares why pesticides should be banned from use in our urban spaces, and how communities can be affected by pesticide use. “Knowing that there are alternatives to pesticides that do work, pesticide use in our towns and cities is completely unnecessary. France …

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70: Starflyer 59, Poor Old Lu, Galactic Cowboys 1:12:15

1M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Garret shares the value of genuinely listening to music. He also shares the latest crowdfunding campaigns, pre-orders, and an exclusive interview with UTR founder Dave Trout. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Starflyer 59 - Lust for Gold pre-order * https://velvetbluemusic.com/?product=starflyer-59-lust-for-gold --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Galactic Cowboy…

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S4 Ep7: July - Ditch the plastic this Plastic Free July with Sally Nex 1:05:33

1M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

What do bed sheets, hessian and bacteria have in common? They might help us reduce the amount of plastic we use in our veg plots! Award-winning author, gardener, peat- and plastic-free advocate Sally Nex shares fascinating advice for reducing, reusing and recycling the 500 million pots, seed trays, and other bits of plastic we get through in our ga…

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69: The Choir, Katherine Perry, Josiah Queen 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

This month, Garret's challenge is to support indie music by buying it on Bandcamp. Plus he has the latest in crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- The Choir - Free Flying Soul (Vinyl reissue and CD remaster) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thechoir/free-flying-soul-vinyl-and-cd-the-choir --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- Katherine Perry - 5…

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S4 Ep6: June - How to be water wise with Jo Osbourn and Sally Morgan 1:02:10

3M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

We’ve got a double bill this month to help you save more water in your garden over the summer. We’re joined by Jo Osborn from the charity Waterwise – who tells us that in England alone, we face a potential water deficit of close to 5,000 million litres of water every day by 2050. She shares how crucial it’s we conserve more of it in our homes and g…

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68: Stephen McNeill, Daniel Wheat, Porchlight 2:35:28

3M ago2:35:28

2:35:28

Have you ever hosted or attended a house-show concert? It's a unique experience, and becoming a host can be really supportive to indie artists. Garret has some exclusive conversations on the topic, plus a rundown of the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Stephen McNeill - Centerpiece Volume III: Life Together https://www.kick…

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S4 Ep5: May - A trip down memory lane to Barnsdale with Nick Hamilton 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

In this month’s Organic Gardening Podcast, Chris Collins chats to Nick Hamilton – son of organic gardening pioneer Geoff Hamilton – and finds out more about his gardening journey and life at his beloved Barnsdale Gardens. We’ve always had a close relationship with the gardens and Nick, a former Garden Organic trustee, and shared many planting schem…

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67: Gileah Taylor, Riki Michele, LOVKN 45:52

4M ago45:52

45:52

We have more ways for you to move from being a fan to being a good patron of the music you love - including a rundown of several current crowdfunding campaigns. Garret also has a one-on-one interview with indie singer-songwriter LOVKN. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Gileah Taylor - Slow Parade * https://gileahtaylor.bandcamp.com/album/slow-parade-2 -…

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S4 Ep4: April - How to grow pulses with Josiah Meldrum 1:02:01

5M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Chris Collins chats to Josiah Meldrum, co-founder and owner of Hodemedods, about growing beans and pulses in the UK climate. Josiah explains how Hodemedods works with British farmers to supply pulses, such as lentils and chickpeas, in as sustainable way as possible and often using organic methods. He shares some varieties that can grow well in our …

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S4 Ep3: March - The ultimate guide to composting with David Garrett 55:00

6M ago55:00

55:00

To celebrate Food Waste Action Week (18-24 March), Chris Collins and David Garrett join Fiona to bust the myths around composting. If you want to know how, why and what to compost this is a must-listen. David, our head of knowledge transfer at Garden Organic, shares the reasons he loves compost, and talks through the different composting systems at…

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66: Mad at the World, Charlie Peacock, Phil Madeira 19:25

5M ago19:25

19:25

Garret has a monthly challenge involving artists on Patreon... and some practical ways to get involved in current crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Mad at the World - Love and Despair https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matw2024/mad-at-the-world-love-and-despair --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Seth Davey - Kingdom Rising - https://www.k…

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Peer Pressure, The Positives and Negatives 9:46

6M ago9:46

9:46

Peer pressure. Question: Is it good? Is it bad? Answer: It can be both! Come listen as I talk about how to use peer pressure in a healthy way, and discuss how to avoid unhealthy peer pressure!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josiah-taylor/support

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65: The Call, Jon Gibson, Beach Chapel Music 27:50

7M ago27:50

27:50

Garret has a monthly challenge for you to become a good patron... and some practical ways to get involved on current crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- The Call - Lost Tapes Plus https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecallband/the-call-new-album-unreleased-tracks-remastered-lps/ --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Leslie Perez - 5 song EP - …

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S4 Ep2: February - The wonders of wetlands with Simon Rose from the WWT 57:29

7M ago57:29

57:29

Our CEO Fiona Taylor visits Slimbridge to chat to Simon Rose from the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) about ways to create similar habitats in your growing space. With 75 per cent of wetlands in the UK lost in the last 300 years, Fiona explores the importance of urban bluescapes and bogs as a homes for wildlife. “Wetlands are really rich in wildl…

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64: Dr. Leah Payne 58:41

7M ago58:41

58:41

On this special episode, Garret has an exclusive interview with Dr. Leah Payne - co-host of the 'Rock That Doesn't Roll' podcast, and author of the upcoming book 'God Gave Rock & Roll To You.' --- CAMPAIGNS & LINKS --- * Leah's book preorder - https://global.oup.com/academic/product/god-gave-rock-and-roll-to-you-9780197555248?cc=us&lang=en& * RSVP …

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S4 Ep1: January 2024 - An interview with the Seed Detective 48:31

8M ago48:31

48:31

Join Fiona Taylor as she chats to Adam Alexander, aka the Seed Detective. Adam is a volunteer Seed Guardian for Garden Organic's Heritage Seed Library, and self-confessed seed nut! Adam shares stories of his travels around the world, and why seed saving and sharing is so important. For information on the Heritage Seed Library and how to get involve…

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63: Larry Norman, Michael Knott, Too Bad Eugene 28:04

9M ago28:04

28:04

Garret gives a few practical ways to share music with people you know. Plus he introduces us to several crowdfunding campaigns and pre-sales active now. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Larry Norman - Live in the UK '77 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/charles-norman/larry-norman-live-in-the-uk-77 --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- Michael Knott - Screaming Bri…

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S3 Ep12: December - Bring back the butterflies 54:09

9M ago54:09

54:09

Our guest this month is Anthony McCluskey from Butterfly Conservation, who shares some fascinating advice about how to support butterflies and caterpillars in your growing space. We chat to Butterfly Conservation’s urban butterfly project officer about the importance of attracting more butterflies and nighttime pollinators such as moths. And he pro…

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S3 Ep11: November - How the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is tackling climate change 48:25

9M ago48:25

48:25

In this month’s podcast, Chris hops across the border to visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to learn more about its conservation work. He chats to Kirsty Wilson, herbaceous supervisor at the botanic gardens, to discover more about its 350-year-old living collection of plants and its research projects. Kirsty, a presenter on BBC Scotland’s Bee…

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62: Secret Harbor, Kelsey Breedlove, Indelible Grace 40:25

10M ago40:25

40:25

How can I be involved in the creation of high-quality faith-based music? Garret shares lots of ways - including a bunch of current campaigns & pre-orders. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Secret Harbor - Another Day for the Blue * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secretharbor/secret-harbor-vinyl-record-and-cd-another-day-for-the-blue --- OTHER CAMP…

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S3 Ep10: October - Pam The Jam shares her preserving secrets 48:58

11M ago48:58

48:58

In this month’s podcast, we chat to Pam ‘The Jam’ Corbin about making seasonal jams and chutneys from homegrown produce. As the UK's leading expert on preserving, Pam shares some of her best-kept preserving secrets in October’s Organic Gardening Podcast. Pam cemented her reputation as a preserving expert at Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cotta…

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61: Wally Brath, Justin Carlson, Bread & Wine Northwest 28:26

11M ago28:26

28:26

Hear all about the latest crowdfunding campaigns and Garret offers the challenge to go see live music. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Wally Brath - Connexion A Jazz Psalter https://wallybrathmusic.bandcamp.com/album/connexion-a-jazz-psalter https://www.wallybrathmusic.com/musicstore --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- Justin Carlson - We Will All Be Changed - http…

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S3 Ep9: September - Sustainability in action in Wales 59:37

12M ago59:37

59:37

In this month’s podcast, Fiona chats to environmentalist Jane Davidson – our new Vice President - about the impact of climate change on her life and her gardening. In a fascinating discussion for our September Organic Gardening Podcast, the former Welsh Government minister shares her organic gardening trials and triumphs in North Pembrokeshire, and…

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60: Abbey Sitterley, Mixtape Theology, Leslie Perez 25:14

11M ago25:14

25:14

We're back with our season premiere! Garret challenges the community to share the music you love and help grow the artists' fanbase. Plus he shares the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Abbey Sitterley - self titled https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sitterley-album/abbey-sitterleys-self-titled-record --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS…

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Bonus: Season Kickoff 2023 45:21

12M ago45:21

45:21

WE'RE BACK! This bonus podcast teases the return of UTR podcasts, playlists, and SongRx. We also share updates of things we've been working on this year. We also dig into some of the early results of our 2023 UTR Audience Survey. (Don't miss a BIG announcement at the very end of the show!) CREDITS: * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * UTR Audience Survey…

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S3 Ep8: The gluts and the glory! 55:29

1y ago55:29

55:29

This month’s delicious Organic Gardening Podcast offers 50-minutes of organic gardening advice and growing stories from our experts at the height of the harvest. The August garden might be bursting at the seams but now’s a great time to be planning for next year. Chris and Fiona chat about growing potatoes for a Christmas crop and planting for the …

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Unpruned - Jack Wallington: A Greener Life 30:14

1y ago30:14

30:14

In this unpruned episode of the Organic Gardening Podcast, Sarah Brown sits down for a chat with ecological grower and garden designer Jack Wallington about his book, A Greener Life. Whether you're a seasoned gardener seeking to deepen your understanding of sustainable practices or a beginner eager to embark on a greener gardening journey, prepare …

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S3 Ep7: July - Climate change ready gardening 53:05

1y ago53:05

53:05

In this month’s podcast, our Head Gardener Emma O’Neill gives us a backstage tour of her brilliant Backyard Biodiversity show garden at Gardeners’ World Live – and the take aways to use in your own garden. Emma talks to Fiona about the climate-change focus of the silver award-winning garden, which gave gardeners inspiring ideas to help their garden…

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59: Alternative Christian Music Documentary 58:18

1y ago58:18

58:18

In this special edition of Good Patron, we learn about the successful campaign that will help create The Alternative Christian Music Documentary. *** SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN *** * John Smeby - Alternative Christian Music documentary * https://www.gofundme.com/f/alternative-christian-music-documentary *** CREDITS *** * Host & Producer - Garret Godfrey * …

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S3 Ep6: June - How to build a community garden 49:25

1y ago49:25

49:25

In this month’s podcast, Chris Collins chats to the ‘Banksy of Veg’ - food and gardening activist Sara Venn – about the importance of community gardening. The founder of Incredible Edible Bristol talks us through her journey into gardening and how she realised eco-friendly, organic gardening was the right route. “I learnt there's an awful lot of ho…

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S3 Ep5: May - The critical value of gardens to wildlife survival 56:58

1+ y ago56:58

56:58

Our gardens and growing spaces have never been more important as biodiversity declines. Listen to our fascinating conversation with wildlife gardening pioneer Chris Baines as he discusses the “wildlife revolution” in our gardens and the sea-change in attitudes towards incorporating nature-friendly habitats and techniques. “Gardens made a big, posit…

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S3 Ep4: April – A deep dive in to the cut flower industry 1:20:00

1+ y ago1:20:00

1:20:00

In this Cut Flower Special of The Organic Gardening Podcast, Sarah Brown chats with Jo Wright from Flowers from the Farm and Debbie Scott, from East Lothian Flower Farm, as they share their experience of growing cut flowers organically, offering valuable insights into the benefits of supporting local flower growers. “Growing organic flowers made co…

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S3 Ep3: March - No sprays and no dig on a visit to Kew 51:23

1+ y ago51:23

51:23

The first day of spring is here and we’re starting to sow the seeds of the gardening year. Chris Collins pays a visit to Richard Wilford at Kew Gardens where he talks about tackling pests and reducing digging. “Our tolerance of pests has changed,” says Richard. “You’ve just got to accept the fact you’re going getting some aphids sometimes, and not …

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58: Paul Zach, Kings Kaleidoscope, Caroline Cobb 47:01

1+ y ago47:01

47:01

Garret talks about the benefits of pre-saving music on streaming platforms, and also showcases the latest crowdfunding campaigns and presales. -- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -- * Paul Zach - Four albums in 2023 * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulzachmusic/4-albums-in-2023 -- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -- * John Smeby - Alternative Christian Music documentary -…

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S3 Ep2: February - We’re dreaming of a colourful summer garden! 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

56:52

Spring is just around the corner and our Organic Gardening Podcast team are sharing their excitement at the gardening year ahead. Our head of horticulture Chris Collins chats to Fiona about his love of hardy annual flowers. He discusses how to prepare ahead and get the ground ready, and what to sow for a fabulous display in the summer. At his allot…

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57: Citizens, Waterdeep, Crafted Child 29:31

1+ y ago29:31

29:31

Garret brings you a new challenge for the month and the latest faith-music crowdfunding campaigns. -- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -- * Citizens - (Pre-order) I Can't Find the Edges of youhttps://wearecitizens.store/products/i-cant-find-the-edges-of-you-vinyl -- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -- * Waterdeep - The Unusual Tale of Mary & Joseph's Baby - https://www.waterdeep…

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S3 Ep1: January - Even garden pests deserve a meal! How to grow with nature, not against it. 57:45

1+ y ago57:45

57:45

“Everyone deserves a meal” is one of the mottos of organic gardener Sarah Mead as she tackles garden pests – and is the thread running through this month’s podcast. Fiona takes a tour of Sarah’s beautiful, Soil Association-certified organic garden at Yeo Valley dairy farm in Blagdon, and find out how she works alongside wildlife rather than trying …

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56: KJ52, Sheryn, Alden Brown 25:05

1+ y ago25:05

25:05

Garret challenges us to support artists by buying physical music, and shares the latest active crowdfunding campaigns. -- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -- * KJ-52 - Still Standing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kj52/still-standing-1 -- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -- * Sheryn - Songs for Rest - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sherynthelove/songs-for-rest-by-she…

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S2 Ep49: December - Trials, triumphs and the power of produce preservation 54:53

1+ y ago54:53

54:53

Preservation of produce, soil and seeds are some of the topics covered in this month’s podcast. Chris Collins and Fiona Taylor share their experience of storing vegetables such as cabbage and beans over winter, and using up fallen apples. And our lead horticulturalist for the Heritage Seed Library, Marcin Salnikow, helps answer your postbag questio…

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S2 Ep48: November - taking a worm's eye view of autumn 52:22

2y ago52:22

52:22

We get up close to our soil in this month’s Organic Gardening Podcast with a fascinating discussion about protecting soil over winter, warming up wormeries and creating veganic compost. Fiona joins Chris Collins to share details of her trip to a new compost demonstration site in Cumbria. And discusses how she looks after her wormery in winter to pr…

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55: Ronnie Martin, Rachel Wilhelm, Unbroken Light 26:24

2y ago26:24

26:24

Learn about the latest crowdfunding campaign and take Garret's challenge to "support the side gig." SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN: Ronnie Martin - Bells Merrily [Electronic/Synth/Christmas] (Pre-Order) https://velvetbluemusic.com/shop/ronnie-martin-bells-merrily OTHER CAMPAIGNS: Rachel Wilhelm - Mystery Canticles EP [Singer/Songwriter] (Bandcamp) - https://ra…

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54: Drakeford, Rebecca Beese, David Benjamin Blower 58:35

2y ago58:35

58:35

Get involved in the making of good music. Garret has the latest crowdfunding campaigns and a challenge to put your money where your ears are. ---- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---- * Drakeford - Wayward and Home Part 2 [Folk-Pop/Husband-Wife-Duo] (Kickstarter) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drakeford/wayward-and-home-album ---- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ---- *…

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S2 Ep47: October - rampant squashes, late colour and bumper chilli harvests; autumn has definitely arrived. 58:42

2y ago58:42

58:42

Chris and Fiona discuss the highlights of the season, and what’s keeping them busy on the plot, including planting bulbs, looking after dahlias and sowing microgreens for indoor crops. Fiona shares her tips for making and using chilli oil, including a rather strange combination of peanut butter and chilli oil on toast – if you’ve tried it let us kn…

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53: Kevin Max, Bill Mallonee, The Trinity Project 1:11:05

2y ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Garret has your good patron challenge, the latest crowdfunding campaigns, and TWO exclusive artist interviews. -------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -------- * Kevin Max - Winter Woods [FOUR distinct projects!] (Kickstarter) closes Sept 30th * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kevinmax/winter-woods --------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS -------- * Bill Mallonee/Vigila…

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S2 Ep46: Organic September - How to plan, plant and nurture your garden after the heatwave 38:17

2y ago38:17

38:17

Shoes filled with dust, salads shrivelling, and a bad case of watering can elbow - it’s certainly been one of the most challenging summers for gardeners! In this month’s Organic Gardening Podcast, Garden Organic Chief Executive Fiona Taylor is joined by Head of Organic Horticulture Chris Collins and Head Gardener Emma O’Neill as they look ahead to …

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52: L.S.U., Wind and Sail, Annsbert 28:20

2y ago28:20

28:20

Garret challenges us to change our minds about how we think about crowdfunding. Plus we run down the latest faith-based campaigns. ------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * L.S.U. - This Is the Healing (vinyl re-issue pre-order) https://youngearthrecords.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-the-healing-vinyl-pre-order -------- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ------- * Wind and Sa…

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S2 Ep45: August - Organic Allotment Special with Rekha Mistry 52:47

2y ago52:47

52:47

This month sees the return of the National Allotment Week, an initiative let by the National Allotment Society, so we’ve got an allotment special for you. Chris updates Fiona on how his Mediterranean veg are growing down on his allotment – turns out his gamble on hot weather has paid off! The runner beans are not doing so well unfortunately. Chris …

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51: Eric Peters, Staci Frenes, Zach Pietrini Band 36:39

2y ago36:39

36:39

Garret helps expand our thinking about crowdfunding - plus shares the latest campaigns, including this month's spotlight artist, Eric Peters. ------ SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * Eric Peters - New EP https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericpeters/ep-2 ------ OTHER CAMPAIGNS ------ * Staci Frenes - Light of Love - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects…

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S2 Ep44: July - time to take it easy? 51:21

2y ago51:21

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July is here and it's time to take your foot of the gas a little. But not too much - there's still plenty to do! Chris updates Fiona on his allotment and shares his approach to planting, influenced by years of working in parks. They also touch on the different summer growing conditions in Chris’s London home compared to his training days in Scotlan…

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