Best Gracie Weinzierl Podcasts (2025)

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043 - #CareerGoals 40:30

5y ago40:30

40:30

Did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up at age 7? Age 14? Age 18? Age 20? In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss what they thought they would do for a career back when they were in elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and even grad school and how it compares to their current jobs. They then cover Gracie's new fame…

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042 - Another One Bites the Dust 28:18

5y ago28:18

28:18

It seems like everybody comes from a small town, but what happens to our hometowns when we grow up and move away? In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss The implications of the grocery store closing in a nearby community and loss of the town’s identity, What’s in store for Small Town USA, And, because we’re on the subject of food, our favorite …

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041 - You Are What You Eat 41:59

5y ago41:59

41:59

In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss meal kits, grocery pickup, and other conveniences when it comes to grocery shopping and meal preparation. Claire recently started receiving meal kits and leaves her honest review and explains what you should expect when subscribing to one. They end the episode discussing the future of food and what expecta…

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040 - All of Our Goat Puns Are Baaaad 32:32

5y ago32:32

32:32

We're back for another episode of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture: The Podcast with ag teacher, former roommate, and goat enthusiast Kenyon Jodlowski. Claire and Kenyon have been best friends since way back in high school and Kenyon is now making his mark as an ag teacher in Central Illinois. In this episode, we talk about Kenyon's beginnings as …

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039 - Tourists in Our Own Industry 24:26

5y ago24:26

24:26

In the spirit of fall fun, Gracie and Claire discuss their recent agri-tourism adventure in Southern Illinois and how it's not necessarily just for the non-ag crowd. And for those rainy days when you can't head out to the farm for some fall fun, Claire gives several podcast and video streaming recommendations from her recent True Crime genre kick. …

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038 - Let's Talk About Climate Change 31:32

5+ y ago31:32

31:32

Climate change has been a hot topic in the news lately, but we feel that agriculture is missing a great opportunity to join the conversation. Farmers are great caretakers of the land and have made great strides in improving farming practices to be more efficient and environmentally friendly. In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss the great thin…

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037 - Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice 25:03

5+ y ago25:03

25:03

The annual release of Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks seems to be the unofficial beginning of the fall season, but are they really all they're cracked up to be? In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss the best place to get a PSL, the brilliance of the marketing team behind the original launch (seriously, your product has a hashtag and practica…

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036 - Flexing Those Ag Comm Muscles 39:12

5+ y ago39:12

39:12

In this episode, Claire and Gracie bring their cousin, Evan Rich, on to introduce himself and tell us a little more about his role in the agriculture industry. Evan's a District Sales Manager/Field Service Representative for one of the brands under the Bayer umbrella and was also an ag communications major, like Claire and Gracie. He and Claire als…

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035 - Rural Routes vs Urban Street Parking 27:33

5+ y ago27:33

27:33

Rural America often has an "us vs. them" mentality, but is it right to blame our urban consumer counterparts without experiencing life in the city? And flip that the other way around - is it right to blame our rural and farming counterparts without experiencing life in Small Town USA? Claire and Gracie have both had the opportunity to live in a var…

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034 - Family Reunions 26:34

5+ y ago26:34

26:34

We're back! And we brought our cousin Evan on for this episode to discuss family reunions, which are pretty much a summer tradition here in the Midwest. Here are a few questions we ponder during this episode: Why is it there is ALWAYS fried chicken at family reunions? Why haven't we figured out how to breed a chicken with more legs? Legs are the be…

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033 - Romaine Calm 30:05

6y ago30:05

30:05

Thanksgiving is nearly here and we have a lot to be grateful for this year, even if Claire and I are both a little nervous to bring our boyfriends home to spend our first major holidays with our families this weekend. We cover tips for introducing significant others to the family this holiday season, whether Christmas comes too early, and rememberi…

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032 - Let's Get Political 37:04

6y ago37:04

37:04

It's election week! In this episode, Claire and Gracie file several election-related complaints and discussing how America may hold future elections. And while you may or may not be happy with how things turned out, let's remember that we're all Americans and we have the privilege of having the chance to voice our opinion. And if you didn't vote...…

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031 - It's Called Supper, Not Dinner 35:06

6y ago35:06

35:06

Have you ever noticed that you use different terminology or pronounce words differently than your neighbors? In this episode, Claire and Gracie dive into the great Dinner vs. Supper controversy as well as other hot debates, such as Pop vs. Soda and Whether A Hot Dog Could Possibly Be Considered A Sandwich. But one thing they could agree on is the a…

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030 - The Babies Are Booming 43:36

6y ago43:36

43:36

Communication in the workplace is important, but how do you navigate getting the message across while managing the communications preferences of different generations? Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and now the first of the Gen Z generation are all part of the workforce and have vastly different styles of communication and work habits. Listen as…

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029 - The 10 Gallon Challenge 19:36

6+ y ago19:36

19:36

The Normal FFA chapter (Normal, IL) made an impact on social media last month when they took up the #10GallonChallenge, purchasing ten gallons of milk to donate to a local food pantry as part of a larger effort to raise awareness of the current state of the dairy industry and to emphasize the importance of milk as part of a nutritious diet. They no…

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028 - The Buddy Seat 21:53

6+ y ago21:53

21:53

If you grew up on or near a farm, chances are you've had at least one ride in the buddy seat. In this episode, Claire and Gracie reminisce about their time in the buddy seat and other times they hung out with Dad around the farm. But the ultimate question is which equipment manufacturer makes the most comfortable buddy seat? For more episodes, visi…

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027 - School Lunches Are (Still) Terrible... 37:56

6+ y ago37:56

37:56

In this episode of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture: The Podcast, Claire and Gracie interview their middle sister, Hannah Weinzierl, an ag teacher in Northern Illinois. They cover her experience as an ag teacher, what advice she has for new ag teachers, and for the latest on the state of school lunches. Find more episodes of the podcast at FarmKid…

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026 - #TeamCorn 31:39

6+ y ago31:39

31:39

We're back with another episode with the Corn Whisperer, also known as Rodney Weinzierl of the Illinois Corn Growers Association. This week, we discussed the ins and outs of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board (AKA, the Illinois corn checkoff) and the Illinois Corn Growers Association, covering topics such as the differences and similarities of each …

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025 - Meet the Corn Whisperer 36:12

6+ y ago36:12

36:12

If you're gonna talk the talk, you gotta walk the walk. In this week's episode, Claire and Gracie are joined by special guest Rodney Weinzierl (also known as "Dad"), who not only works full time for the Illinois Corn Growers Association, but is also the third generation maintaining the family farm near Stanford, Illinois. Listen as they grill him a…

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024 - Work Hard, Play Hard 42:55

6+ y ago42:55

42:55

In this week's episode, Claire and Gracie talk about work-life balance: Does it even exist? And while we're on the subject of work, how do American work lifestyles compare to other countries? Finally, is it ever okay to say 'no,' especially at work? Find more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture: The Podcast at farmkidblog.com/podcast.…

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023 - We Have Issues 43:34

6+ y ago43:34

43:34

Why is public policy important to agriculture? Who represents ag in those conversations? Are politics really as ruthless as portrayed in House of Cards? This week, we talk with Kristen Faucon, Issues Manager at GROWMARK (and fellow cat mom), about ag policy and what an issues manager actually does. For more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agricul…

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022 - Hashtag Sustainability 34:44

6+ y ago34:44

34:44

"Have you heard the good news about sustainability?" In this episode, Claire and Gracie dive into the topic of sustainability and explore why it often sounds like a sales pitch or a buzzword (hashtag sustainability). Just what is a corporate social conscience and why are they responsible for saving our environment? Keep an eye out around the 17:42 …

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021 - Pick a Side 32:51

6+ y ago32:51

32:51

Why does everything have to be only two sides? Why not 'this,' 'that,' and 'the other thing'? In this episode, Claire and Gracie mull over why we are conditioned to automatically like or dislike something and discuss the importance of message delivery. Find more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture podcast at www.FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.…

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020 - Down at the County Fair 38:06

6+ y ago38:06

38:06

It's county fair season! This week, Claire and Gracie cover a little bit of county fair history and their favorite 4-H fair memories, which include specific projects, fair foods, and carnival rides. Find more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture podcast at www.FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.By Gracie Weinzierl

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019 - Call Me Maybe 30:53

6+ y ago30:53

30:53

This week, Claire and Gracie foray into a discussion of the evolution of technology and the highly-contested debate of whether Apple or Android is a better smartphone platform. Spoiler alert: They agree on what the right answer is in this debate. Find more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture podcast at FarmKidBlog.com/podcast and be sure …

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018 - Somethin' About a Small Town 25:13

6+ y ago25:13

25:13

Claire and Gracie recap their 4th of July food label taste test (check out the video on Twitter & FB), compare small town shindigs and big city festivals, and highlight the benefits of city life and the benefits of small town life. Important question for the audience: Excluding population, how do you measure the size of a small town? Number of Walm…

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017 - Girls Run the World 34:04

6+ y ago34:04

34:04

Claire and Gracie talk about what it's like to be a young female working in a traditionally male-dominated industry. (Spoiler: It's not really that bad.) They also cover the importance of having a trusted mentor and their favorite things about working in a male-dominated industry.By Gracie Weinzierl

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016 - So We Meat Again 40:43

6+ y ago40:43

40:43

What do you call a cow with no legs? What makes meat "meat"? Could Claire survive following a vegetarian diet? Would Claire or Gracie be willing to try lab-grown meat? Answers to these questions and more on this episode of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture as Claire and Gracie discuss the topic of fake meat. Visit farmkidblog.com/podcast for more e…

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015 - Don't Waste Your Time Sticking Around the Farm 26:03

6+ y ago26:03

26:03

Some people land close and others fly a little further when leaving the nest. In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss the benefits of getting away from home in their early careers - even if it is only for a year or two.By Gracie Weinzierl

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014 - Farmer's Tans and Other Stereotypes in Ag 40:41

6+ y ago40:41

40:41

We've all heard the rumors: Farmers are rich, all farms definitely have at least one cow, and every farmer has an iPhone on a belt holster (...okay, maybe we added that last one). In this episode, Claire and Gracie cover these stereotypes and their frustration when hearing them.By Gracie Weinzierl

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013 - Lost Arts 38:35

6+ y ago38:35

38:35

Has cooking become a lost art or is it approaching a revival? Claire and Gracie discuss their cooking habits in episode 013...and also superstition and what to do in case of spider-related emergencies. Catch up on our previous episodes at farmkidblog.com/podcast.By Gracie Weinzierl

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012 - Snack Drawer Essentials 38:58

6+ y ago38:58

38:58

In honor of Claire's first week of her big girl job, Claire and Gracie discuss things that they thing they should've been taught in college before landing their first jobs, such has how to assemble a snack drawer, how to pick out what to eat at a business dinner, and how to find friends your age in your new community. Find more episodes of A Farm K…

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011 - Things We're Salty About 31:07

6+ y ago31:07

31:07

Is it weird to dip vegetables in salt? Or is this just a Midwestern thing? Claire and Gracie spend the next half-hour discussing the world's best mineral and strange Midwestern-isms. Find us at farmkidblog.com/podcast or on Twitter at @FarmKidBlog and @ClaireWeinzierl.By Gracie Weinzierl

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010 - Calories Are Overrated 39:46

6+ y ago39:46

39:46

U.S. FDA guidelines on restaurant calorie count and nutrition facts labeling officially went into effect this week. Claire and Gracie discuss whether calorie counts are actually helpful or if they're just a distraction from the rest of the contents on the nutrition label. Claire also shows her true colors as a shill for Big Milk. #DrinkMilk…

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009 - Gif or Gif* 1:00:53

6+ y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

In this week's episode of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture, Claire and Gracie interview each other, covering everything from their favorite agriculture topics to Disney princesses to arguing over the correct pronunciation of "gif."By Gracie Weinzierl

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008 - 4-H is for the Cool Kids 47:40

6+ y ago47:40

47:40

Claire and Gracie chat about the fun things - and not-so-fun things - about being in 4-H...and brag a little about the awesome things their old 4-H club is up to now.By Gracie Weinzierl

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007 - Forget the "Dirty Dozen" 41:36

6+ y ago41:36

41:36

Claire and Gracie walk through the "Dirty Dozen" produce list from an ag communications perspective. The bottom line: Eat your fruits and vegetables.By Gracie Weinzierl

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006 - The Future of Farming 49:50

6+ y ago49:50

49:50

Two farm kids speculate what's in store for the future of farming and why they are confident that there is a future for production agriculture.By Gracie Weinzierl

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005 - Food Labeling 44:05

7y ago44:05

44:05

In this episode, Claire and Gracie tackle food labels, what they mean, and why they despise the "natural" label.By Gracie Weinzierl

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004 - Why Did You Major in Agriculture? 46:18

7y ago46:18

46:18

...and other advice for college.By Gracie Weinzierl

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003 - Job Interviews, LinkedIn, and the Oxford Comma, Oh My! 46:57

7y ago46:57

46:57

If you were a vegetable, what would you be and why?By Gracie Weinzierl

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002 - The Future of Food 36:53

7y ago36:53

36:53

Claire and Gracie talk about what they think the future of food is. (And it's not space food.)By Gracie Weinzierl

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001 - Hello World 33:10

7y ago33:10

33:10

Meet Claire and Gracie Weinzierl, the farm kids behind the new "A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture" podcast. You'll also meet our cats, because why not?By Gracie Weinzierl

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