Best Rachel Olson Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Bomba-Devil: The Two Towers 2:18:14

5h ago2:18:14

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Part 3 of our Tolkien series is HERE! It's time for Ents, Wizards, Giant Spiders, and Ecological Catastrophe, because we're talking about J.R.R. Tolkien's, "The Two Towers." Is this the most action-packed book of the trilogy? How did C.S. Lewis become a tree? How can we keep mind-control incels out of politics? Are Frodo and Sam gay (no...but actua…

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Honorable Sheila Calloway, Davidson County Juvenile Court | Signature Required 55:09

2d ago55:09

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Judge Sheila Calloway graduated from Vanderbilt University, where she earned both her undergraduate and law degrees. After law school, she served as a public defender in Nashville until 2004, when she transitioned into the role of Juvenile Court Magistrate. In 2014, she successfully ran for Nashville’s Juvenile Court Judge and was re-elected for an…

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I'm going to Jeff the Kill you: Creepypastas, ft. Rachel B. 1:29:49

7h ago1:29:49

1:29:49

We're in our spooky era. This week, we're talking about Creepypastas, that internet horror phenomenon that was the pride and joy of kids who "just didn't fit in" circa 2011. In particular, we focus on 2001's "Ted the Caver" and 2011's "Jeff the Killer." Lenore is off stuck in a cave or being murdered by a Joker clone somewhere, so we're joined by o…

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Tennessee Muscadine Grapes and Wine 29:25

9h ago29:25

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Our guests are Rick Riddle of the Winery at Seven Springs Farm, and JD Dalton, Vineyard Manager of Tsali Notch Vineyard, in Monroe County, TN. They will let us know of the history, taste, and the nutritional properties of this ingegenous grape to the South East and both Rick Riddle and JD Dalton will both speak on the topic of Muscadine wine.…

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JT Olson & Jared Delong, Both Hands | Signature Required 58:51

2d ago58:51

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JT Olson founded Both Hands in 2008 to support adoption funding through service projects for widows, having been orphaned as a child himself. The average project raises $22,000. helping over 1300 families nationwide. In this episode, JT Olson and Jared Delong (Executive Director) discuss Both Hands' successes, its business model, and the growing ch…

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Rachel Freeman, Sexual Assault Center | Signature Required 1:00:02

10d ago1:00:02

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Rachel Freeman is the President and CEO of Nashville’s Sexual Assault Center (SAC). She leads the SAC in creating a safe, compassionate environment for survivors to begin their healing journey. In this episode, Freeman discusses the SAC's role in the community, key sexual assault statistics, and preventive initiatives like the Safe Bar program and …

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In The Zone: Roadside Picnic 1:48:43

11d ago1:48:43

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Join the shelfers as we enter The Zone and explore a classic work of Soviet sci-fi, the Strugatsky brothers' 1972 novel, "Roadside Picnic." Never heard of it? You may know the film adaptation, Tarkovsky's critically acclaimed 1979 movie, "Stalker." Learn about this book's troubled publication history, hear Jacob get annoyed about thematic pieces no…

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Minnie Pearl Pickle Recipes, Elizabeth Simms on John Egerton and Writer Robert Gipe 26:06

13d ago26:06

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I (Amy Campbell) share Minnie Pearl’s recipes for Curry Pickles and Mustard Pickles from her cookbook Minnie Pearl Cooks.-Fred Sauceman shares a pickle recipe from Distiller Jack Daniel’s great, great, gran niece, Lynne Tolley.-Who was John Egerton? Elizabeth Simms lets us know who this man was & Robert Gipe tells a humorous story of his days worki…

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Will Acuff, Corner to Corner | Signature Required 1:00:57

17d ago1:00:57

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Will Acuff is a born and raised pastor’s kid and has long had a servant’s heart. More than a decade ago while on a mission trip to Kenya, Will felt called to return home to Nashville and think critically about how to best love his neighbors. Will and his wife, Tiffany, founded Corner to Corner in 2011 to help underestimated Nashvillians increase th…

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Jacob and Lenore Yell At An Article 1:00:57

25d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Due to busy schedules and a mild back injury (explanations within) we didn't finish prep to talk about this week's novel, so instead we read and...let's say critique...Adam Wren's "How Lord of the Rings Shaped JD Vance's Politics" for Politico. You can read it here. Music by Solo Monk (@SoloMonk256 on Twitter, https://www.patreon.com/solomonkart,) …

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Brooks Lamb, Author of Love For the Land, Lessons from Farmers Who Persist in Place. 30:35

22d ago30:35

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Today, we are setting the table with a discussion about land. Agricultural land, and the problem of the fast disappearance of this land across our country.Our guest is Brooks Lamb, Author of Love for the Land, Lessons from Farmers Who Persist in Place. Published through Yale University Press. This book is deeply related to Tennessee, Southern, and …

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CORN, CORN RELISH, AND CORN COB JELLY RECIPES WITH RACHEL ABBOTT DAVIS OF J AND R FARMS 29:24

26d ago29:24

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Corn, Corn Relish, and Corn Cob Jelly recipes with Rachel Abbott Davis of J and R Farms, plus a beautiful audio essay on corn from author and gardener Kelly Smith Trimble.By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast &Radio Broadcast

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Steven Gentile, TN Higher Education Commission | Signature Required 58:31

24d ago58:31

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Steven Gentile is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and also teaches education policy at Vanderbilt University. THEC plays a crucial role in advocating for an increase in the number of Tennesseans who obtain postsecondary credentials. In this episode, Stephen discusses the decision of whether to attend colle…

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Revenge of the Vegans: Tender is the Flesh 1:59:45

27d ago1:59:45

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That flesh do be tender The shelfers take on Augustina Bazterrica's 2017 horror novel (or cookbook if you're really weird I guess), "Tender is the Flesh." They're really out here eating people. This is a book about justifying your place as a node in the extractive machine of capitalism, and as such it's pretty intense. We try not to over-dwell on t…

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Jennifer Turner, TPAC | Signature Required 1:00:37

1M ago1:00:37

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Jennifer Turner joined TPAC in 2019, bringing over 20 years of nonprofit arts experience to the role of CEO. In her five years, she's guided TPAC through the pandemic, an aging facility, and a business model re-evaluation. In this episode, she shares her journey to becoming CEO, TPAC's developments, outreach and upcoming touring broadway shows.…

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Just Dance Vance: Hillbilly Elegy 2:08:51

1M ago2:08:51

2:08:51

Yee...and I can't stress this enough...Haw The Shelfers dive into VP hopeful, evil lawyer, and overgrown garden gnome J.D. Vance's 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy." Does this book (and its 2020 film adaptation) answer all the questions about the Rust Belt and the white working class??? Uh. No. Music by Solo Monk (@SoloMonk256 on Twitter, https://www.…

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Diana Beach Batarseh, King's Academy | Signature Required 1:01:21

1M ago1:01:21

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Diana Beach Batarseh is an accomplished educator, trainer, and presenter with experience working with students from preschool to high school. Currently, she serves as the Head of School at King's Academy, which offers a Christ-centered classical education as part of its mission to develop a socio-economically and racially diverse school body. In th…

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Highkey No Mouth, Lowkey Gotta Scream 1:23:45

1M ago1:23:45

1:23:45

A blast from the past...we've dug up an episode recorded several months ago. Why didn't we release it? Uhh...idk honestly. Anyway! It's Harlan Ellison's work of sci-fi/horror, "I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream." Why on earth does this evil computer hate us so much?? Music by Solo Monk (@SoloMonk256 on Twitter, https://www.patreon.com/solomonkart,…

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Carolina Malt House, Cleveland North Carolina 24:00

1M ago24:00

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Aaron Goss, Founder of the Carolina Malt House located in Cleveland North Carolina. Aaron works with local farmers within 10 miles of the Malt House who grow grains that the Carolina Malt House then makes into different styles of malted grains for breweries. Aaron also works with a Tennessee Farmer in Coffee County Tennessee who grows a specific ba…

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John Hoomes, Nashville Opera | Signature Required 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

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John Hoomes is the CEO and Artistic Director of Nashville Opera. Since 1995, he has guided the organization from a budget of $340,000 to over $3.4 million annually in 2024. Under his leadership, Nashville Opera has staged more than 200 productions of opera and music theater. In this episode, Carli and Spencer talk with John about accessibility to t…

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I Hate When Evil is Born: Black, ft Josh Boerman 2:24:45

2M ago2:24:45

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It's a three-peat folks! They're calling him the three-peater! Josh Boerman of the Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast is BACK to help the Shelfers crack Ted Dekker's 2004 evangelical fantasy novel, "Black: The Birth of Evil." We examine the inherent weaknesses of the evangelical fiction author, figure out why Ted hates the French so much, ask bol…

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Chef Jeff Carter, The 2nd Appalachian Homecoming, Pesto Festo, Slow Food TN Valley. 29:50

2M ago29:50

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The 2nd Annual Appalachian Homecoming celebrates Modern Appalachian Cuisine, Music, and Art. August 1-4. My guest, Chef Jeff Carter, Executive Chef with Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro talks about the 2nd Annual Appalachian Homecoming.Including:- Jim Lauderdale and the Po Ramblin’ Boys and Dinner on August 1st at Dancing Bear, Townsend.- Bacon at t…

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Tomatoes - Tomato Jam Event - My Late Mother’s Tomato Pie Recipe 24:25

2M ago24:25

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By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast and Radio Broadcast

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Corn, Corn Relish, and Corn Cob Jelly recipes with Rachel Abbott Davis of J and R Farms 24:29

2M ago24:29

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Corn, Corn Relish, and Corn Cob Jelly recipes with Rachel Abbott Davis of J and R Farms, TN, plus a beautiful audio essay on corn from author and gardener Kelly Smith Trimble.By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast and Radio Broadcast

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Cooking Over an Open Fire with Chefs David Olson and Joseph Lenn 29:25

2M ago29:25

29:25

Keep that kitchen cool; cook it outside!. How to cook juicy chicken and trout over live fire with Chef David Olsen of Live Fire Republic and Chef Joseph Lenn, owner of J.C. Holdway, Knoxville, TN. Also, news about the Appalachian Homecoming event at Dancing Bear Lodge, Townsend, TN. A grouping of chefs, farmers, and friends discussing and focusing …

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Berries, Fruit Pies and Cobblers and Recipes 27:30

2M ago27:30

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On this episode of the Tennessee Farm Table, Amy sets the table with berries of the season, locations of regional pick-your-own farms, recipes for fruit desserts, blackberry jam, and a Blackberry slump grunt from Dee Dee Constantine. Amy’s guests are Farmers Susan and John Keller of Blount County, TN, Dee Dee Constantine, Ruth Davis, and Lois Shule…

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Planting by the Signs and the Moon - A Visit With Author Dr. Sarah Hall 30:00

2M ago30:00

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From University of KY Press - Sown in the Stars brings together the collective knowledge of farmers in central and eastern Kentucky about the custom of planting by the signs. Sarah Hall interviews nearly two dozen contemporary Kentuckians who still follow the signs of the moon and stars to guide planting, harvesting, canning and food preservation, …

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Katie Marchetti, Community Foundation & Voices for a Safer TN | Signature Required 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

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Katie Marchetti connects people with resources with those in need. A deep believer that a rising tide should lift all ships, she's committed to nonprofit work in Middle Tennessee. She is also co-founder of Voices for a Safer Tennessee and a board member at Fisk University. In this episode, Spencer and Carli talk openly with Katie about finding a mi…

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Portrait Mode: The Picture of Dorian Gray 1:46:34

2M ago1:46:34

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"A Picture of Doran GAY" was too low-hanging of fruit, but I did consider that as an episode title. This week the Shelfers dive into the only novel Oscar Wilde ever wrote, 1891's "The Picture of Dorian Gray." Come for the Gothic horror, stay for the overt homosexuality. We discuss Wilde's life, which is so exciting and tragic we *almost* forgive hi…

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Sondra Noble, Hip Hues | Signature Required 59:10

2M ago59:10

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Sondra Noble is a Nashville-based entrepreneur who co-founder Hip Hues, a custom event swag business with her sister. In this episode she talks with Carli and Spencer about building a business with a sibling, scaling a business as you grow your own family, and the importance of mentorship for women entrepreneurs.…

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The Return of This Thing: LOTR, Pt 1 1:57:50

2M ago1:57:50

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WE! ARE! BACK! The Shelfers have RETURNED! This week we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's 1953 quintessential fantasy novel, "Fellowship of the Ring." (If you're interested in Tolkien as a guy, you may want to catch the first part of our episode on "The Hobbit," because we go into detail there) Is the Shire the perfect society? What's the deal with Tom Bomb…

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Jason Dukes, Love Justice International | Signature Required 1:16:32

2M ago1:16:32

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Spencer and Annalee speak with futurist and nonprofit leader Jason Dukes. In his role at Love Justice International, Jason is at the forefront of using technology to combat the human trafficking crisis at its source. The conversation also covers cryptocurrency and its impact on and applications for nonprofits.…

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James Evans, Benchmark Ministries | Signature Required 58:48

2M ago58:48

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With Benchmark Adventure Ministries, James Evans offers those with military backgrounds a chance to reflect on their lives and future goals. In this episode, Evans discusses the genesis of Benchmark, its goals, and its transformative impact with Spencer and Annalee.By Spencer Patton

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John Staubitz, Director of Behavioral Analysis at Vanderbuilt, TRIAD | Signature Required 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

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John Staubitz, Director of Behavior Analysis at TRIAD, Vanderbilt University, has spent decades helping children with autism and behavior disorders. In a discussion with Spencer and Annalee, he explores how educators and parents can support autistic children to be happy and engaged at home and school. Discover the essentials and take pride in TRIAD…

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Jim Ward, Matthew 25 | Signature Required 1:12:36

3M ago1:12:36

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In this episode of Signature Required, Jim Ward shares insights from running the 49-bed homeless shelter in Nashville's Vine Hill area for the past four years. He discusses the challenges of helping veterans navigate poverty, addiction, PTSD, and mental health issues to rebuild their lives. From eye-opening statistics on homeless veterans to inspir…

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Jim Bartoo, Nashville Zoo | Signature Required 1:16:31

3M ago1:16:31

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Jim Bartoo, Marketing and Public Relations Director at the Nashville Zoo for the past 25 years, talks with Spencer and Annalee about the zoo's rich history. He shares insights on its founding, conservation efforts, and the sourcing of animals, along with the story behind the giant pumpkin at Boo At The Zoo. Bartoo emphasizes the importance of place…

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Houston’s Mineral Well, New Market Tennessee 29:55

3M ago29:55

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Houston’s Mineral Well is located in New Market, Tennessee. Bill Houston narrates the story of Houston's Mineral Water which is still going strong since 1931. Bill Houston is the owner and operator of this Mineral Well that his Grandfather established. This well is a treasured watering hole for the community of Jefferson County, TN and beyond. It i…

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Dr. Maria Cronley, APSU | Signature Required 1:08:35

3M ago1:08:35

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Dr. Maria Cronley, Provost of Austin Peay State University, talks with Spencer and Annalee about higher education in America. She discusses the university's efforts to provide flexibility for students, particularly military-affiliated students. Dr. Cronley emphasizes the value of a college education, warns of the upcoming enrollment decline in US i…

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Chicken with Ronnie Lundy, Ruth Davis, and Aliceson Bales of Bales Farm, Mosheim TN 30:00

3M ago30:00

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By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast and Broadcast

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Genera of Vonore, Making Sustainable Tableware From TN Grown Biomass 27:28

3M ago27:28

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By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast and Broadcast

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Tommy Rhodes, Barefoot Republic | Signature Required 1:29:57

3M ago1:29:57

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Tommy Rhodes, founder of Barefoot Republic summer camp, joins us to talk about his mission to build a summer camp population that reflects the diversity of heaven. This Christian camp aims to foster shared experiences among kids of diverse backgrounds, financial situations, races, and ethnicities.By Spencer Patton

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Lard, Eggs, Making Biscuits with Aliceson and Marshall Bales and the Montvales 29:25

4M ago29:25

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Aliceson Bales of Bales Farm, Mosheim, Tennessee, with her cookbook, shares with us the cooking aspects and nutritional properties of lard from pasture-raised animals. Aliceson also shares a recipe for her white cheddar pimento cheese from her cookbook “Bales Farm Cookbook” with the forward written by Dolly Parton. Marshall Bales, currently 17-year…

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Kermit Caughron Striped Stick Bean, Cades Cove, Tennessee 27:28

5M ago27:28

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In this episode, we are setting the table with “Kermit’s Striped Stick Bean”. We visit with John and Rachel Davis, owners of J & R Farms in Blount County, Tennessee. John Davis’s great-grandmother is Lois Shuler Caughron, and her late husband is Kermit Caughron. The Caughron family has raised and saved an heirloom bean for generations named the “St…

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Farm to Feast, She Diggs Farm, Bluestem Hollow’s Market Day Market 23:04

5M ago23:04

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Today we are sitting around the table and visiting with a family and farm and how this family uses their skills to farm, cook, and host elevated meals for private events and, on occasion, community dinners. We visit with Farm to Feast founders Chef Jeff Jorgensen, event planner Jessica Jorgensen, and Jeff’s sister Heather Fulghum, ecology teacher, …

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Morel Mushroom Hunt and Cook and an Ode to Asparagus 24:21

5M ago24:21

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Searching for that fifth taste of “Umami” with a morel mushroom hunt, cook, and asparagus. My guests are Chris Burger and Chef Robert Allen of Bluestem Hollow. Plus, Author and Gardener Kelly Smith Trimble. ⁣By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast and Radio Broadcast

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Small batch Tennessee Maple Syrup and Asparagus 20:55

5M ago20:55

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We welcome spring in Tennessee with Clint Smith’s Small batch Tennessee maple syrup doings. And Author, Podcaster, gardener, and YouTube channel favorite “Digging It,” Kelly Smith Trimble on the topic of Asparagus.By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast and Radio Broadcast

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Special Growers, Maryville TN, and Chattanooga Bakery's Moonpie 27:45

5M ago27:45

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Today, Special Growers, Maryville, TN, offers workforce development training and employment for people with learning differences who age out of high school and special education classes. Their story and Chattanooga Bakery’s Moonpie on my latest podcast and radio broadcast. Hope to have the honor of your good company! Thanks! At Special Growers, the…

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Chocolate Gravy and Sausage Gravy 24:17

5M ago24:17

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We will be joined by singer-songwriter Verlon Thompson, his food memory of chocolate gravy, and what it meant to him as a kid growing up in Oklahoma. In addition, we will also hear Verlin Thompson’s song “DinnerBell”.I’ll share with you the recipe I use to make chocolate gravy - and you might be surprised, it doesn’t have much fat in it. The recipe…

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Tyler Rogers, Chairmaker from Chattanooga, Tennessee 30:00

5M ago30:00

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Tyler Rogers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, makes wooden chairs, the old-style way with hand tools. His chairs are as beautiful as they are functional. Tyler also shares his Grandmother Wyoline Lewis's squash casserole recipe. Also, Fred Sauceman shares ham smoker Allan Benton's Red Eye Gravy recipe.By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast and Radio Broadcast

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SoKnoSourDough, Knoxville Tennessee Sourdough Maker 27:05

5M ago27:05

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Our guest is Stephanie Carlson of SoKnoSourDough - a sourdough bakery in South Knoxville, TN. Stephanie had no plans of ever becoming a baker. Today, we will hear how she got into this line of work, where her starter came from, some of her products, and how she equips the community to bake sourdough for themselves. Also, on today’s program in Fred …

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