Best Rick Anson Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 214 Dunlouise: Outlander, Lowlander, Highlander - Angus 45:08

7d ago45:08

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We’re going down memory lane, and back to the beginning of all things for today’s podcast. In this case, it means the start of something that has grown into a behemoth in the world of Agriculture. Originally from the shores of Scotland near Aberdeen, the cattle breed known as “Angus” has become the powerhouse breed by which all things are measured.…

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Ep 213 Anson Tebbetts: The Darn Tough Cherry Garcia Donkey Run 45:56

21d ago45:56

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We concluded the World Devon Congress adventure with the State that put these cattle on the map – okay, they’re on the flag, anyway. We had a wonderful tour through the Green Mountain State of Vermont, on our way to meet up with Anson Tebbets, Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets. This lovely man took a walk down the lane on his family farm t…

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Ep 212 A.J. O'Neil: Six Degrees of Bacon 33:01

2M ago33:01

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Backyard Green Films is now in Florida, getting ready to start the World Devon Congress 2024. But first (and last), our podcast with the butcher. The place where everything ends – everything that is ordered medium rare, anyway. A.J. O’Neil is the perfect one to encapsulate almost everything that is fantastic about why Devons are popular. He’s a mem…

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Ep 211 Stephen Adcock: Ipstone Patchwork Clockwork Dexter Farmstay 38:04

2M ago38:04

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Our stay at Clockwork Cottage was one of the quiet delights of our UK trip in August of 2023. The Peak District in England is well known as being a day-hiker’s destination filled with rolling emerald fields, ancient stacked stone walls, and sheep, sheep and sheep. There are those amazing things, yes, and found aplenty, but for the Backyard Green Fi…

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Ep 210 Steve Montgomery: …and We’ll Leave the Lamppost on for Ya 40:41

3M ago40:41

40:41

Steve Montgomery of Lamppost Farm is our guest on today’s podcast, coming to you from a stop on the Devon Congress pre-tour - Columbiana, Ohio style this time. Steve and his family raise Devon Cattle, Coopworth Sheep, pigs, turkeys and a partridge in a pear tree (okay, no partridges, but there are more chickens than you can safely count). Their goa…

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Ep 209 Clover Brooke Farm: We Love Leaping Llamas – But Today We’ll Just Walk 39:26

3M ago39:26

39:26

Andrea Tibbets of Clover Brooke Farm is our guest on today’s podcast. We usually see her at the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival (Rhinebeck), but since at that fine event we see her running the Camelid Barn and running the Leaping Llama contest and running the Spitters’ Club and…well, just plain running, we decided it was way past time to visit…

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Ep 208 Lakota Ranch: Jeremy is Running for Congress 2024 42:03

4M ago42:03

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It’s another stop on our Devon Pre-Tour run. This time, we’re bringing you the sights and sounds from a delightful and delicious visit to Lakota Ranch in Remington, Virginia. Lakota is the home of Jeremy Engh, President of Red Devon USA, Dr. Jerry Engh, the founder of the herd itself (and Jeremy, for that matter), and Patty Engh, who runs them both…

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Ep 207 Clive Richardson: Kilnsey, Kilnsey, Have You Any Spots? 19:45

5M ago19:45

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Don’t you love talking to people who know their stuff? While crashing the Kilnsey Show in Yorkshire on our UK trip last August, we came across Clive Richardson, Field Officer for the Jacob Sheep Society. It was a spontaneous tailgate conversation, but we magically ended up with not only someone who raises some of the most interesting-looking sheep …

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Ep 206 A Little Devon About Bob & Diana 37:40

5M ago37:40

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It’s the Devon Congress 2024 - Coming soon to an east-coast back road near you (if you live on the east coast and are there in April, that is). This April, people are coming from all over the world to celebrate the Devon Cattle breed and all of its many shapes and sizes. And if you live in the U.S., 400 years of Devon history is something even more…

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Ep 205 Bobbin and Weavin' – The 2023 NYSS&WF Rhinebeck Mashup 43:15

6M ago43:15

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It’s time for the mashup! The Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association once again hosted 30,000 (plus) attendees at the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, and we were there to see (and interview, and livestream, and…everything) all of it! Maybe lots of it. Part of it. Okay, so we got what we could again this year, but this is the ki…

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Ep 204 Tom Begley: Howdy Pilgrim. Tom, Turkey, and the First Thanksgiving 37:56

7M ago37:56

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Here at Backyard Green Films, we’re getting ready to celebrate the 400-year anniversary of the Devons coming to America with our Plymouth to Plimoth documentary. In preparation for this event (and our film!), we spoke with Tom Begley, Deputy Director for Collections Research and Public Engagement at Plimoth Patuxet Museum. Doesn’t the site of the P…

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Ep 203 Jeri and Irina: The Non-Expendable Dependables (Don't Tell Sly) 34:27

7M ago34:27

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Our podcast guests today are Jeri Robinson Lawrence and daughter Irina Lawrence Mathias. This hardworking mother/daughter team has contributed a few soundbites in between Points A, B, C and X in the rush of the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival every year, but as they’re the ones that everyone needs something from at all times, a relaxed momen…

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Ep 202 Hulse Hill Farm: Mr. Whipple – Please Don’t Squeeze The Cashmere 42:36

8M ago42:36

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You know how there’s always someone who not only goes the extra mile, but looks good while they do it? And does it with a genuine smile, to top it off. That’s Christine Hulse, from Hulse Hill Farm. Just outside of Cooperstown on a little slice of heaven, this tireless woman has set up shop (and her farm shop). She excels at all things she puts her …

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Ep 201 Jillian McEwen: Clair de Lun(an Bay) 39:42

8M ago39:42

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On today’s podcast, transport yourself to the lonely, glorious green pastures of the eastern side of Scotland. We have a lovely conversation with Jillian McEwen of Lunan Bay Farms, and among many of our topics, we spoke of the joys of farming on the shores of the North Sea, the differences between her Cashmere and Boer goats (two of her three varie…

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Ep 200 Phil Pass: All Things Must Pass...But Not The Scottish Bonnet 15:08

9M ago15:08

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Elara and I met Phil Pass last month on our travels in Scotland at the House of Tartan in Crieff. We struck up a conversation with him and noticed that they had a Go Fund Me campaign that said Keep Scottish Bonnets Alive in Scotland. He described what it was for and so we grabbed our camera and mics and said this is too important and you need to te…

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Ep 199 Leicester Longwool: Everything's Not Always Black and White 23:46

9M ago23:46

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As we continue the Tartan & Tweed tour in the United Kingdom, Elara follows up last week's interview with Barry's partner Chris Sander. Chris takes Elara on a tour of the farm and their prized rams and ewes. Chris discusses the different colors of the Leicester Longwool and his affinity for the black color. The group is getting ready for a couple o…

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Ep 198 Can He Bakewell or What? The Lustrous Leicester Longwool 40:25

9M ago40:25

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We're excited to announce that we're in the midst of our Tartan and Tweed Tour 2023! The one stop we couldn't miss along the M-1 was a visit to Leicester, home of Robert Bakewell - the man who transformed agricultural practices as we know them today. Our conversation is with Barry Evans, custodian of a flock of one of the most famous examples of Ro…

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Ep 197 Audra Hall: Brave(ly) Flowing Lochs 23:22

11M ago23:22

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The big UK trip is almost here, and we’re prepping for the Edinburgh Castle Tattoo with a visit to the National Western Stock Show, and the Scottish Highland Cattle show. Those bagpipes and tartans get us every time, no matter what the event. In today’s podcast, we grabbed a moment in the cattle barns with Audra Hall of Clearwater Spring Highlands …

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Ep 196 Dr. Drew Conroy: It Takes a Village to Do More Tillage 44:41

11M ago44:41

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Today we have a (Elara-has-had-too-much-coffee-and-dirt) podcast interview with Andrew Conroy, B.S., M.S., PhD, who is a two-time Fulbright Scholar, professor at the University of New Hampshire, and man who can claim way too many other accomplishments to mention here. Dr. Conroy has wrote the book on oxen (Really. He wrote more than one, and you ca…

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Ep 195 Anne DeRousie: Row, Row, Your Red Cattle Ashore 39:24

12M ago39:24

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So first...today you'll be hearing from Anne DeRousie, a board member of the breed organization known as Red Devon USA, who also happens to be the resident history buff. We love those. Our conversation took place on a beautiful balmy and slightly breezy day, straight from the lush green pastures of her Adventureland Farm, in the Fingerlakes region …

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Ep 194 Ashley Hahn: It's a Candycorn Frizzle Polish World 29:08

1y ago29:08

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In all of the mad rushing about around the country, sometimes we forget that there are some really fantastic things close to home. This week’s podcast celebrates that with a trip to nearby Ramona for the Family Farm Expo, put on by the folks at Roobeez. As holds true to many of the critters you’ll find there, this event is a combination of things. …

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Ep 193 DeLayne Harmon and Ella May – The Goddesses of Springtime and (re)Growth 23:26

1y ago23:26

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Straight from the Clairmont neighborhood Garden Walk, growing maven DeLayne Harmon will join us today on our podcast to tell us more about the how one earns the title “Master Gardener.” It’s a happy and sad one for us today, but especially in this month, reminders of growth and regrowth are ever-present. Happy May Day to the ladies of our lives – f…

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Ep 192 The Mounties Down The Rockies 27:48

1y ago27:48

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Today we speak with Dale Cunningham, who is the patient and personal man responsible for training the equine portion of the patrol. Second, we have Officer Emily Herbpst, who rides a mustang and is a small but mighty person who I have the feeling “don’t take no guff off a bartender.” (Thank you, Mr. McMurtry). We got to meet them and their horses O…

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Ep 191 Red Ruby and the Milking Devon 14:45

1y ago14:45

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This week Rick is in England filming on our upcoming docu-series Plymouth to Plymouth. Unfortunately I couldn't go with him, as some of you may have heard that I broke my foot and had to have surgery, but I hope to get to visit there soon. He met up with John and Bonnie Hall from the American Milking Devon Cattle Association and they set out to spe…

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Ep 190 Beatrix Potter vs. the Vikings 17:29

1y ago17:29

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It’s the season! Okay, so it could be many seasons, but the Easter holiday is upon us and everything is bursting with life, so we’ll concentrate on the cute stuff like Spring and fluffy sheep. And the one we have today is definitely fluffy, but only if unshorn. Today we’re talking with Erin Bradt of Helder-Herdwyck Farm about the Herdwick Sheep. Th…

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Ep 189 Did You See What I Herd? 21:32

1y ago21:32

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In honor of Spring, lambing season and all things herding, today we’re welcoming Tayen Albrandt and Willow the Border Collie to our podcast. It’s only fitting to return the favor, since we met them when Willow did a stint as the door greeter at the Event Center during the National Western stock dog trials. Tayen and Willow spoke with us for a quick…

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EP 188 Dr. John Ewing: Must Have Been the Right Place (the other Dr. John) 21:58

1+ y ago21:58

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We hail our friend, the tireless vet A humbler man we’ve never met And praise he’ll very rarely get From cow or sheep or avocet John Ewing is the dear man’s name The Stock Show is his claim to fame (And cheetahs and some real wild game) But fields a fearsome rugby game We leave you with this kindly man (with bison he has also ran) We now are veteri…

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Ep 187 The Loadout (Thank you, Jackson Browne) 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

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Jim Matheson, Executive Director of the National Bison Association, took a few moments to speak with us during the Buffalo and the Bison loadouts (No, we’re just being goofy – both are now accepted in common speech, as you’ll hear). We don’t know if he knows Ted Turner, but he does know his marketing stuff, and is a great representative of this wil…

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Ep 186 Chad Kremer: He Still Has a Home Where the Buffalo Roam 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

35:37

There were many exciting things at this year’s National Western Stock Show, but one of the highlights was the group meeting up on the side pens of the Event Center. The Bison people were there in force, and the critters they came with stole the show, even if it was 25 degrees and snowing. Especially since it was that cold, because in the frigid air…

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Ep 185 Tabitha Holland and 50 Shades of Foxy 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

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We’re back from the National Western Stock Show, and we thought we’d exit January with mules (no…backside-of-things jokes today, though it was tempting). Mules are some of our favorite animals, and not just because they have names like “50 Shades of Foxy.” The aptly-named Foxy and her owner Tabitha Holland of Signature Equine take a moment to bring…

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Ep 184 Schedule F...Does Not Stand For That 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

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Today, we’re speaking with Christy, who is an old friend of mine. This podcast came into being, because last October, Christy and her son Luke met up with us in Rhinebeck for the New York State Sheep and Wool festival. On one of the evenings when we lifted our tired feet off the floor, we had a conversation about taxes and accounting, as often happ…

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Ep 183 Thank You Listeners! 5:49

1+ y ago5:49

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Thank you to all who tune into our podcast and for supporting us! Support the Show.By agri-Culture

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Combining the Culinary Arts and the Science Behind CBD for a Happier and Healthier Life 19:51

1+ y ago19:51

19:51

Rob has spent the last 35 years aiming to make people happier by combining the culinary arts with mixology. Now he believes he can make you healthier too. He’s combining his experience in molecular gastronomy and the beverage industry with the science behind the efficacy of CBD. There have been some surprising results. This episode is exactly why h…

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How CBD Can Help You When your Job is Brutal on Your Body with Award-Winning Film Director Mike Stryker 17:04

1+ y ago17:04

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In this episode, Rob talks to his good friend Mike Stryker about the benefits of CBD when your mind and body take a beating at your job. Mike is a four-time Emmy-nominated, and two-time Grammy-nominated Film Director. Late nights, early mornings, and long days on film sets all over the world can take a toll. Mike talks about how CBD has helped him …

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Rob Floyd’s Story: Why He Decided to Start Making Safe and Effective CBD For The Beverage Industry 17:39

1+ y ago17:39

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In this episode, Rob gives his personal story. It’s always good to start with the why. Rob discusses WHY he decided to make CBD products. Rick gets into HOW they have managed to create the safest and most effective CBD beverage elixirs on the market. About our Guest: Rob Floyd There isn’t a moment of the day when Rob Floyd doesn’t have a cocktail p…

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Ep 182 King Corn: The World's Only Corn Palace 12:27

1+ y ago12:27

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Well as you might know (or maybe not), Elara does let me get out on my own every once in a while. This past Fall, my brother and I went on a cross country road trip from San Diego, CA to Rhinebeck, NY. We were headed back to New York to film the NY Sate Sheep and Wool Festival and I thought it would be great to do a brothers road trip. My brother h…

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CBD Benefits for Workouts and Athletics with guest Patricio Sallas 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

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In this episode, Rick and Rob bring on award-winning mixologist, Patricio Sallas, to discuss the advantages of taking CBD before workouts instead of highly caffeinated pre-workout supplements. About our Guest: Born and raised in Los Angeles, Patricio Sallas grew up playing sports and naturally looked for ways to make recovery quicker. With the effe…

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Untangling the Misconceptions Surrounding CBD with guest Angel Jennings 23:28

1+ y ago23:28

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In this episode, Angel asks common questions about the fear and misconception surrounding CBD. Rick demystifies CBD with scientific information and gives a brief history of CBD in the US. About our Guest: Angel Jennings joined Rob Floyd Entertainment in early 2022 with a unique blend of extensive restaurant management and entertainment management e…

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Ep 181 The BIPOC Epoch 26:49

1+ y ago26:49

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The New York State Sheep & Wool Festival was just last month, and it’s Thanksgiving already. We’ve got a podcast for you from the wild and wooly, festive and colorful event. If you’re in a work truck or jeans ad with all of those good looking farm people tossing bales of hay around, you might get the impression that anyone who produces food or fibe…

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Are All CBD Products the Same? Can They Really Help? The Difference that Advanced Absorption Makes 19:31

1+ y ago19:31

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In this episode, Rob and Rick discover the difference between high-quality CBD with advanced absorption, and “gas station” CBD. Rob shares his story of finding CBD benefits in athletics. About Our Guest: Rob Floyd There isn’t a moment of the day when Rob Floyd doesn’t have a cocktail program pouring drinks. He currently trains over 2,000 mixologist…

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The Health Benefits of CBD for Pets with guest Sarah Turbett (and the beautiful Lulu) 17:26

1+ y ago17:26

17:26

In this episode, Sarah shares her story of how CBD has helped her beautiful dog, Lulu. CBD has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety in pets. And it turns out, they love the taste. However, it is important to find only high-quality, advanced absorption CBD for your canine friends. About Our Guest: Sarah Turbett is a multi-award-winning and global…

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The Future of Health and Wellness Through CBD 0:58

1+ y ago0:58

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Today I have the honor of introducing Rob Floyd. We discuss the big question surrounding CBD: What is CBD? Rob and I get into the future health and wellness possibilities that can be achieved through incorporating high-quality CBD into your lifestyle. I explain what CDB is from a scientific point of view and Rob tells his personal story of finding …

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Ep 180 Claire Houlihan: Madame President and the Fantastic Fiber Board 27:25

1+ y ago27:25

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We’re (almost) all back from the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, aka “Rhinebeck,” to those in the fiber universe. It was (largely) a success, as our Livestream event went (mostly) as planned. You can watch the workshops, shows and other snippets for yourself on our YouTube channel if you missed the lively weekend, and see the fantastic Fall c…

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Why Are People Buying CDB? 8:50

1+ y ago8:50

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What is the common reason people are turning to CBD products? Simply put, it’s stress and anxiety. In today’s episode, I talk about how much more stress we seem to be under these days and just how CBD products can help manage your stress and anxiety About Rick Anson Rick Anson is an International speaker, Cannabis expert, and thought leader. Owner …

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CBD and Pain Management 13:45

1+ y ago13:45

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Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a way to relieve your pain without taking drugs that are harmful to you? Well, there is! In today’s episode, I am discussing all things pain management and how to use our CBD products to help you. CBD is an all-natural product that can greatly help with your acute and daily pain. From your regular everyday person…

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What’s The Best Way To Use CBD? 17:03

1+ y ago17:03

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There are many forms and ways to use CBD products, and I’m sure that can leave you feeling confused about where to start. In today’s episode, I will cover all the different kinds and ways in which you can use CBD products, and how to find the best combination for your daily health and wellness. About Rick Anson Rick Anson is an International speake…

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Ep 179 Mary (Badcock) Had A Little Fleece... 23:08

1+ y ago23:08

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This past weekend we attended the NY State Sheep and Wool Festival, also known as Rhinebeck...which of course is in Rhinebeck, New York. It has become an annual pilgrimage for Rick and I. We love coming back to the Hudson Valley this time of year, there's a brisk in the air, the fall colors are beautiful, and the sheep people are in town...not only…

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Can You Overdose on CBD? 14:31

1+ y ago14:31

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Can you overdose on CBD? The simple answer is no! In today’s episode, I cover why you can’t overdose on CBD, the difference between isolate, broad spectrum, and full spectrum CBD, and the proper dosages for yourself and your pet. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or daily user, you can learn something new about the positive effects of using C…

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Is All CBD The Same? 11:21

1+ y ago11:21

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Have you ever wondered why some CBD gets you high and some do not? That’s because all CBD is not the same. When the hemp plant was first legalized, many companies cut corners just to push out products which meant some of the CBD products have trace amounts of THC. In today’s episode, I cover the difference between clinical CBD and gas station CBD. …

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Ep 178 You May Think You’re Clean, But You’re No Cockroach 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

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This month is the traditional time to celebrate Halloween, so we have a creepy crawly podcast for you this time around. Maia Holmes from The Bug Zoo at Colorado State University sits down to talk turkey with us. Oops – that’s next month. Maia sits down with us to talk about all things insects, what the Bug Zoo does, and why these poor critters are …

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