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Helping you become more resilient through food. We are more disconnected from our food and drink than ever before! Generational cooking skills and food traditions are slowly withering away, and many of us have no idea where our food is coming from. We explore topics such as food resilience, nutrition, hunting, foraging, homesteading, regenerative farming, and more. Gather around our table and learn how to take control of your food supply chain and fuel yourself with nutrient-dense food.
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This episode is a conversation with Tim Frost (aka Hoosier Forager) all about oyster mushroom foraging. Tim is a wild edible mushroom identification expert and educator. His content covers edible & medicinal mushroom and plant identification, cooking & storing wild foods, as well as general foraging tips. Episode Overview: How Tim started his mushr…
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This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with James Mann (aka Spicebush Woodcraft). James if a foraging educator, homesteader, and chef. Episode Overview: Why James built a thermal greenhouse to get more out of his homestead What his thermal greenhouse looks like and how he built it (including the budget) How the greenhouse allows him to grow pla…
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From prehistoric times to modern day supermarkets, nuts have been a reliable food source throughout history. And there are plenty of species you can gather in the wild to fill your pantry! Hickory nuts being one of them. In this episode, we chat with James Mann from Spicebush Woodcraft and dive deep into the world of hickory nut foraging. Episode O…
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EP 123 | This episode is a conversation with Kyle Seip (aka Castiron Kyle) who is a castiron cookware expert, hot sauce nerd, and heirloom vegetable seed trader. Episode Overview: New things happening in the cast iron cookware world Kyle’s gardening projects for 2024 How to grow healthy pepper plants How to make fermented hot sauce at home Kyle’s p…
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This conversation is a deep dive into the world of elderberry foraging. And for you to learn more about this amazing plant species, I brought on none other than Jesse Akozbek. Jesse is a great guy and a very good forager and most importantly wants you to be one too! He is known for his technical yet approachable style of teaching foraging that give…
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This episode is a conversation with upland bird hunting guide Jake Perry, owner of Superior Upland LLC. Jake specializes in ruffed grouse hunting and this species is the focus of this episode. Episode Overview: Jake's love for upland birds and why he decided to become a guide Ruffed Grouse Hunting 101: Everything you need to know and more to be suc…
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Are you looking to grow veggies in a small space? Join Poldi and Lindey as they discuss their gardening plans at their new apartment. Many renters decide not to grow food, because of limited grow space. But it is possible! In this episode, you will learn how Poldi and Lindey have grown squash and other veggies using grow bags and trellises, as well…
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Ready to discover the best tool for understanding food labels and more? This episode is a conversation with Julia Putzeys who is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of the Trash Panda app. Join Poldi and Julia as they discuss the confusing landscape of food labels and ultra-processed food ingredients. And learn about the ultima…
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EP 118 | Join Poldi and Lindey as they explore the delicious and healthful world of homemade, nutrient-dense ice cream. Discover how this classic treat can be transformed into a nutrient powerhouse with just a few simple ingredients. Episode Overview: Delving into the origins of ice cream and its evolution from ancient times to the present day. Unp…
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EP 117 | This episode is a recording of a recent X space where Poldi and co-host Lindey discuss spruce tree foraging, how to distinguish spruce from other conifers, and some ways of using spruce as an ingredient in the kitchen. Spruce trees are perfect for winter foraging! Poldi and Lindey also share a recent scientific review linking ultra-process…
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EP 116 | This episode is a conversation with my friend Luke Oswald who is a hunter, angler, forager, and podcaster himself. On his show, Publicly Challenged, Luke interviews wild food experts, naturalists, and others who utilize public land recreationally. His goal is for him and his listeners to learn how to hunt, fish, and forage better, and do i…
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EP 115 | The following is a Year of Plenty Podcast Livestream recording about protein digestion tips when switching to a high-protein diet & more. Episode Overview: Trouble digesting high-protein foods? We share some tips on how you can improve protein digestion when switching to a high-protein diet Tiramisu Chia Seed Pudding Recipe Keto Pizzagnia …
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EP 114 | The following is a conversation with Kenneth Thrall from Kifaru all about hunting Mountain Whitetail Deer. Ken is a lifelong hunter who specializes in elk, deer, and other big game animals in the Mountain West. He is a master hunter with a wealth of knowledge who successfully punches tags on public land year after year. Episode Overview: T…
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This episode is a recording of our first Year of Plenty Podcast Livestream on X! Listen along as we dive into disturbing research on micro- and nanoplastics in plastic water bottles, teflon cookware, and food packaging. We also share words from the community! Use code “yearofplenty” (all lower case) for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.com MY ULTIMATE FORAGI…
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In this episode, we discuss Max's experience working as a cheese maker on a dairy farm in the Alps. High alpine dairy farming has a strong tradition in the European Alps that came about 3000 years ago. Every year tough farmers make their way into the mountains to herd cattle and preserve the precious milk into cheese, butter, and other dairy produc…
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In this episode, I share some of my top tips for DIY meat grinding that I have learned over the years. Everything from how to prepare the meat grinder and ingredients before you get started to the meat grinder part maintenance after you are done. Get ready to learn the essential skill that will help you secure protein for you and your family. Use c…
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This episode is a conversation with my friend and fellow foodie Antonin Filicetti. Antonin is a teacher, farmer, forager, fermented, and chef. He considers himself a steward of culture, facilitating experiential learning that reconnects people to the relationships and skills that root food to place. His formal background is in medicine, psychology,…
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This episode is a conversation with the mighty Dr. Robert Kiltz. Dr. Kiltz is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, where he has spent more than two decades helping families grow. Through his clinical fertility work, he has seen how eating a Keto/Carnivore diet and evolving one's lifestyle habits can vastly improve fertility and overall health…
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This episode is a conversation with Chris Trump, who is an organic farmer and Korean Natural Farming consultant. Chris helps farmers around the world implement Korean Natural Farming solutions to create beautiful and healthy farmland as well as more nutrient-dense crops. For 12 years, Chris studied under and traveled with Master Cho who is the foun…
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This episode is a Foodies Roundtable conversation on the Year of Plenty Podcast. Host, Poldi Wieland, and his partner Lindey sit down with fellow foodies and friends, Chef Will Morton, Chef Tyler McManus, and Chef Shay Helm for a fun and entertaining conversation. Episode Overview: Shay’s grandma’s secret bison heart stroganoff recipe that he cooke…
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This episode is a conversation with Lorenzo Tavani. Lorenzo is a chef, forager, gardener, and all-around health nut. After attending culinary school and pursuing a career as a personal trainer, he has worked various jobs in the food system. From regenerative to professional kitchens, and a family-owned slaughterhouse, Lorenzo has taken a deep dive …
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This episode dives deep into the world of Glyphosate, a chemical that has sparked endless debates, concerns, and research. We welcome back J Gulinello, an acclaimed Nutritional Therapist, Ancestrally-Based Practitioner, Speaker, and Researcher, to shed light on this controversial chemical in the popular herbicide, Round Up. Glyphosate, found in man…
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This episode is a conversation with Natalie Erle about the gut and its microbiome, approaches to healing the gut, and embracing ancestral living. Natalie is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and is certified in Nutrition Pathology and Functional Medicine. Natalie improves the lives of many individuals with digestive disorders which have…
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This episode dives deep into the controversial topic of lab-grown meat, a subject that has been making headlines and stirring debates in the food industry. Host Poldi Wieland explores the ethical, environmental, and health implications of this emerging technology, questioning whether it aligns with traditional foodways and sustainable practices. Wh…
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This episode is a conversation with Kareen Erbe. She is a permaculture expert and has a lot of experience helping others become more self-reliant and food-self sufficient. From getting clients started on their first-ever garden, to troubleshooting their garden pest issues, to working with couples on designing a full-blown self-reliant homestead, to…
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This episode is one of my podcast appearances on the Publicly Challenged Podcast hosted by Luke Oswald, who is an avid outdoorsman and foodie himself. Luke had me on his podcast to chat a bit about my background and how I got obsessed with wild food procurement. Along those lines, we talk about all things hunting in Germany and how the hunting syst…
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In this episode, we delve into the thrilling world of spearfishing with none other than Valentine Thomas, a former London lawyer turned sustainable spearfisher woman. A renowned expert in the field, Valentine has not only mastered the art of spearfishing but has also become an influential advocate for sustainable food practices. Use code “yearofple…
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This episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast is a conversation with Clay Bowers, a passionate forager from Northern Michigan. Clay has been foraging for almost two decades and is well respected in the wild food community. The main topic of this conversation is wild, edible milkweed and its culinary versatility throughout the seasons. Use code “yearof…
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This episode is a conversation with my cohost and partner, Lindey, all about our journey into raising coturnix quail for eggs and meat on a budget. This is the first episode in a series that will follow us on our journey and we are excited to share what we learn in the coming months. Use code “yearofplenty” for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.com Episode Ov…
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This episode is a conversation with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen from the Discover AG Podcast. They are two incredible women who are bringing a unique and exciting voice to the world of agriculture. Episode Overview: Natalie & Tara’s backstory and experience in the Ag industry. Why we should care about animal agriculture and why we should…
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Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of American-made wooden cutting boards. In this episode, I chat with the talented craftsman, Mitchell Martishius, owner of Montana Block. Unlock the secrets to maintaining your cutting board's longevity. Episode Overview: How Mitchell got started making American-made wooden cutting boards Discover the …
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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Bill Schindler, an archeologist, primitive technologist, and chef who is dedicated to studying and teaching ancestral food practices. Bill is also a professor of anthropology and archaeology at Washington College. In addition to his academic and research work, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fis…
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This episode is a conversation with Tyler Kuhn, an experienced Alaskan Guide, and my hunting buddy, Shay Helm. Tyler spends most of his year living out of a tent hunting everything from moose to brown bears all over the north. His knowledge runs deep. I am glad to have had an opportunity to pick his brain. Because he had so many awesome stories and…
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This episode is a conversation with Jon Dykes who is the hunt media manager for Hilleberg tents. Jon has been a lifelong learner of all things wild food, homesteading, and food preservation. Over the years, Jon has been figuring out how to maximize his backyard space to grow delicious vegetables and crops and even raise chickens. Episode Overview: …
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Welcome back to the Year of Plenty podcast the shop for all things real food where we discuss topics around sustainable eating, nutrition, traditional foodways, homesteading, wild food, and much more. This episode is a conversation with Steven Cornett who runs the ultra-popular homesteading Youtube Channel called Nature’s Always Right. Steven start…
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This episode is a conversation with Kris Chain who is a molecular geneticist. He is also the founder of Season Report, an online almanac that combines hunting, fishing, foraging, and gardening information all in one place. Episode Overview: A primer on DNA and how it is expressed The study of epigenetics and how exercise and food can influence gene…
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This is a solo episode in which I detail my definition of real food. Support the podcast via donations: https://www.patreon.com/poldiwieland https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yearofplenty Sign up for the newsletter: www.theyearofplenty.com/newsletter Do you follow the podcast on social media yet? IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/ Twitter: http…
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This episode is a conversation with my stepbrother Max Kuehnhoefer, a wholistic farmer. Max has dedicated the past 7 years of his life to learning as much about natural, biodiverse farming systems as possible. Episode Overview 2023 Foodie Goals Barriers to entry fishing in Germany Defining Quality Food Max experience at a conventional mass pig farm…
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This episode is a conversation with Lily Nichols who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and author. We sat down to talk about the dietary needs of pregnant women and how pregnancy can be optimized with real, whole foods. Which she covered in detail in her book Real Food For Pregnancy. It was a super interesting conversation and a lot of this in…
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This episode is a conversation with my buddies Shay Helm and Shane Weigand who have been hunting Montana and other parts of the great American wilderness for the last two decades. Both of them are very much into the culinary exploration of wild game and fish. In fact, Shay actually used to go to culinary school and Shane worked at a wild game proce…
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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Hillary Lampers about living a simple life, focusing on eating real foods, and reconnecting with the old ways. As a doctor, Hillary offers a blend of Regenerative Medicine, Functional Medicine / Wellness, and Primary Care. Her areas of expertise include head & breathing conditions, brain health, hunting perfo…
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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Miki Ben-Dor, a Paleoanthropologist at Tel Aviv University. His area of study examines the causal relationship between Paleolithic nutrition and human evolution. Figuring out what our ancestors ate can help inform us how we should eat in this day and age. Miki and I sat down to explore his findings on humans …
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This episode is a conversation between me, Caleb Kasper, Dylan Baldassari, and Matt Arnt. These guys are my most hardcore hunting, fishing, and foraging buddies and I spent a ton of time with them going after wild foods in Wisconsin. Episode Overview: 2022 Mushroom Hunting Recap (especially Burn Morels) Updates on morel mushroom cultivation Growing…
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This episode is a conversation with Adam Berkelmans from www.theintrepideater.com. He also runs the Antler and Fin podcast for Harvesting Nature. Adam is a wild food chef and explores plants, animals, and fungi in bold ways in the kitchen. Episode Overview Adam’s journey into the world of harvesting and cooking wild foods Foraging for Burdock Root …
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This episode is a conversation with Cast Iron Kyle. Kyle is a cast iron aficionado, small business owner, and content creator. He spends much of his week hunting down rare vintage cast iron skillets for people or restoring ones that didn't get enough love and ended up ruined from rust. I figured it would be fun to have Kyle on the podcast to do a d…
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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Andy Galpin, Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton. He is one of the foremost experts in the world on human performance education. His focus is on the science and training methods to increase strength, hypertrophy, and endurance performance. While a professor, Andy also trains hig…
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This episode is a conversation with Chad Johnson who is a master ecosystem and edible forest garden designer. He has spent over two decades designing Food Forests and Water Landscapes worldwide. His early days as an ecosystem designer were spent studying under Sepp Holzer, a legendary permaculturist from Austria who chose Chad to be his protege. Si…
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Today's episode is a conversation with Texas chef, butcher, and wild food enthusiast Jesse Griffiths! Jesse runs an amazing Restaurant in Texas called Dai Due and has written two very popular field-to-table books, the first one being Afield: A Chef’s Guide To Preparing and Cooking Wild Game and Fish, as well as his new book called THE HOG BOOK. Epi…
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This episode is a conversation with Craig Fear from Fearless Eating. Craig is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and the author of several different books about soups and broths. His newest book is called New England Soups of the Sea, which is a deep dive into US Fisheries and how we can start supporting the people who sustainably h…
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In this episode, I go over 4 different plant species to forage for this Spring. Whether you are a beginner or already have some foraging experience below your belt, this episode will help you bring home delicious wid edibles and provide some inspiration on how to prepare them in the kitchen. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/p…
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