Best Tales From The Hicks Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 15 - "Nuzzin" (Audio Only) 1:24:56

4h ago1:24:56

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Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 15 from Chippewa Falls! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should too!

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The Q-Chat Ep. 187 "Geaux to the Top: Elyscia Jefferson's Journey on NBC's The Voice" 42:44

2h ago42:44

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In this exciting episode of "Geaux Queen: The Q Chat," we sit down with the incredibly talented Elyscia Jefferson, a standout contestant from NBC's "The Voice." Elyscia shares her journey from auditioning for the hit show to her unforgettable performances that captivated audiences nationwide. We delve into her musical inspirations, the challenges a…

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Episode 14 - "Fan Daddy" (Audio Only) 1:20:19

2h ago1:20:19

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Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 14 from Chippewa Falls! This week we discuss video games and DeLorean's with our guest Dave! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should too!

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Ep. 134 - Surprising Small Business LLC Tips 42:11

15h ago42:11

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My friend Kevin Brubaker from Dallas Media Productions, an independent film producer in Dallas, joins me to talk about LLC Tips (and lots of film stuff). What does a film producer have to do with my usual content of homesteading? It fits into creating side hustles and businesses to Design Your Intentional Life. We were having a conversation about L…

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Not Your Grandmother's DAR (2024) 40:54

1d ago40:54

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Forget what you know about the Daughters of the American Revolution and join Mariam as she sits down with three members of Kentucky’s Lexington chapter of the DAR. Judy Owens, Robin Fisher, and Sharon Withers talk about the contemporary society and what it means to each of them, their work to research and identify patriots of color, historical pres…

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The Q-Chat Ep. 186 "Geaux Spotlight: Shamika Cotton's Star Power"" 50:42

7d ago50:42

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In this episode of The Q-Chat, we sit down with the incredibly talented Shamika Cotton. Known for her standout roles in HBO’s “The Wire,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Elementary,” and the hit Starz series “P-Valley,” Shamika shares insights into her dynamic career and the passion that drives her performances. Join us as we explore her journey in the entert…

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Episode 13 - "Cougar Barn Door" (Audio Only) 1:03:52

5d ago1:03:52

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Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 13 from Chippewa Falls! This week we sample some Red Oak Lager and discuss childhood crushes, first purchases and more! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should too!…

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Ep. 133 - Striving for a More Sustainable Life - with DeweyLikeDonuts 35:41

8d ago35:41

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Jeremy is better known as DeweyLikeDonuts on Instagram and TikTok. We start his story in 2008 and how a SHTF can be your own personal apocalypse. He turned to "raising chickens, growing his own food, and striving for a more sustainable life" (his tagline). Prepping to Thrive rather than survive. Not living in fear. He shares about is recent adventu…

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Quilting Kentucky's Stories: Hope by Terry Hall 13:37

11d ago13:37

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This Memorial Day, Terry Hall joins us with a story of hope and healing. While Terry's story has a happy ending, he describes the darkest period of his life as he dealt with alcoholism and post traumatic stress, including thoughts of of suicide, deaths during war, and a description of the murder of a friend. Please take care of yourself while liste…

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Episode 12 - "FUB" (Audio Only) 55:48

12d ago55:48

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 11 from Chippewa Falls! This week we discuss noodles in chili, who would play us in a movie, and who we'd date! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should too! Support th…

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Ep. 132 - Never Give Up, Never Surrender 5:29

15d ago5:29

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Part of Thriving is embracing both the wins, as well as the losses. Homestead Update: My Spring garden has failed, for the most part. I usually sow plants and then spread lettuce and kale seed around to act as a cover crop - hey, lettuce is a companion plant of everything. This year hardly anything came up. The starter plants that I planted also di…

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Episode 11 - "Shit Nuggets" (Audio Only) 1:18:35

28d ago1:18:35

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 11 from Chippewa Falls! This week we discuss kayaking, teachers, and getting gas! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should too! Support the Show.…

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Ep. 131 - Get Stuff Done - with Grant and Matt 52:11

1M ago52:11

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Enough talk. Get Stuff Done. It's Proof of Work. Grant Payne and Matt Derosier share what Stuff they are Getting Done this Spring, as well as Side Hustle and Tree Nursery tips. Hear why "The IBC King is Back": Grant's wedding Grant added MANY chickens and ducks Turkey production - if you start now will they be ready to sell for Thanksgiving? Tree n…

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Episode 10 - "Bee's Bitch" (Audio Only) 1:08:54

1M ago1:08:54

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 10 from Chippewa Falls! This week we discuss porn stores, cartoons and more! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should too! Support the Show.…

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Episode 9 - "Big White Granny Panties" (Audio Only) 1:23:36

1M ago1:23:36

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 9 from Chippewa Falls! This week we discuss roommate stories, learn about stacking pancakes, hear about the neighbors big white granny panties and more! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to e…

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Ep. 130 - Tips on How to Grow Your Side Hustle 10:14

1M ago10:14

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Real world examples to start and then grow your side hustle. I am taking a Permaculture Business Design Course through Regeneration Nation CR. The exercises and worksheets are fantastic and have helped me to focus more on the customer. What is the problem you are trying to solve? What does your customer actually want? Are you trying to solve what y…

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Lexington: America's Legendary Racehorse with Kim Wickens (2024) 34:14

1M ago34:14

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Mariam sits down with Kim Wickens, author of Lexington: the Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America’s Legendary Racehorse, to discuss her book and Lexington’s impact on the sport of horse racing in the mid-19th century. Kim tells us about Lexington’s racing career, how his racing career ended in 1855, and how his offspring fared in both w…

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Episode 8 - "Back Flippin' Limp Dickie" (Audio Only) 1:13:47

2M ago1:13:47

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 8 from Chippewa Falls! This week, we discuss travel traditions & stories, find out which way is left and more! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should too! Support the…

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Ep. 129 - How to Find Your Side Hustle Niche 13:21

1M ago13:21

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Times are tough. I talked with a recruiter friend the other day and there are >40 people in my field in our local job market that he knows that are looking for work. And those are just the ones that he knows. Build something for yourself. It’s basic prepping. Build your side hustle. Multiple streams of income. In this episode I will share tips on h…

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Quilting Kentucky's Stories: The Fairy Tree by Leo York 9:03

2M ago9:03

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Leo York joins us to tell us about the magical experience he had in Kentucky's forests. Leo is a copywriter from Corbin KY. He writes commercial screenplays, and also writes all manner of narrative fiction, and helps assist inventors and entrepreneurs at Inventors Network KY. He is also cohost of the popular paranormal podcast, The 13th Floor. Them…

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Trailer 1:19

2M ago1:19

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Welcome to "Tales from the Hicks", a podcast where four friends from rural Wisconsin share their thoughts, opinions, and stories on various topics and current events. Join Ben, Chad, Jason and Nate whether it's discussing the latest streaming shows, reminiscing about childhood adventures, debating the merits of pin…

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Episode 7 - "South Mouth" (Audio Only) 1:16:48

2M ago1:16:48

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 7 from Chippewa Falls! This week, we have our very first guest! Jason's son, Tanner, joins us on the podcast as we discuss tipping, public phone etiquette and more! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look …

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Ep. 128 - Tales from the Hinterland with Andy Hickman (shagbark_hick) 24:29

2M ago24:29

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Andy Hickman (shagbark_hick on Twitter) shares his new adventures. Andy was on on Ep. 83 - You're Gonna Make it. His video "You're Gonna Make it" is still the most encouraging video I have ever seen, and still puts a smile on my face. Andy has a big Summer planned: He is getting married to Keturah in June, with a wedding in the woods of upstate NY,…

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Episode 6 - "Redneckery" (Audio Only) 1:16:08

2M ago1:16:08

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 6 from Chippewa Falls! This week, we answer a few fan emails, discuss house parties, and our very own redneckery! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should too! Support …

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Ep. 127 - How to Design Your Garden Around Your Diet - with Homestead Padre 50:29

2M ago50:29

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New health challenges require Homestead Padre to rethink and redesign his garden to adapt to those changes. After some health issues, Homestead Padre and his wife are adopting the Mediterranean Diet. Padre shares about IBS and Crohn's Disease. Unlike American Italian Food, the Mediterranean Diet is heavy emphasis on vegetables, seafood, lean meats,…

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Episode 5 - "If It Feels Good, Do It" (Audio Only) 1:08:30

2M ago1:08:30

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 5 from Chippewa Falls! This week, we answer a few fan emails and discuss smut books! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should too! Support the Show.…

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Ep. 126 - Tips to Overcome Screen Addiction 9:04

2M ago9:04

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Try to go without your phone for a few hours, or even the whole day. Like most people, I reach for my phone when there is any break in the conversation, when a commercial comes on TV, or when I am even slightly bored. This episode will empower you with some tips to reduce your screen use - and reclaim your life. Phone Settings to Fight Screen Addic…

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Revisiting the 1974 Tornado Super Outbreak after 50 Years (2024) 46:28

2M ago46:28

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Yesterday, April 2, 2024, there were three confirmed EF-1 tornado touchdowns in three different Kentucky counties, with severe storm damage affecting many more, including Lexington. Today, April 3, 2024, is the fiftieth anniversary of the tornado super outbreak in 1974, with 7 F5 tornadoes attributed to this one storm. The super outbreak affected t…

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Episode 4 - "Even If It's Not, That's What It Is" (Audio Only) 1:15:15

3M ago1:15:15

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 4 from Chippewa Falls! Happy Easter! This week, we talk about pizza and we have our first on-air caller! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should too! Support the Show.…

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Ep. 125 - How to Build Local Community Through Local Food - with Little Pine Farmer 39:54

2M ago39:54

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Scott the Little Pine Farmer on Twitter is back with me and we are talking about his bakery and how he favors "Why don't you come down to this market or deliver to the boutique in the city? We want to feed our neighborhood first." Scott the Little Pine Farmer It's all about the goal: "The overarching goal is to stay home, produce value, and have pe…

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The Life of Ella Offutt Pepper (2024) 26:52

2M ago26:52

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Librarian JP Johnson joins Mariam to discuss his research into the life of Ella Offutt Pepper, avid horsewoman and long-time owner of the James E. Pepper distillery. When her husband James E. Pepper took ill, he sold her the distillery to manage, which she did until after his death in the early 1900s. JP tells us about her widely-reported divorce f…

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Episode 3 - "Code Brownish Yellow" (Audio Only) 1:06:33

3M ago1:06:33

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 3 from Chippewa Falls! This week, we talk about our first cars, accidents and a Code Brownish-Yellow! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should too! Support the Show.…

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Ep. 124 - Creating a New Garden Bed with Milpa 9:42

3M ago9:42

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Grow Food, Not Lawns How to Create a new garden bed with Milpa How you create a new garden bed depends on what time of the year it is. Most people sheet mulch by covering an area with cardboard, then layers of compost and woodchips. This works well, but only if you do it in the Fall AND you get lots of rain in the Winter to break down the cardboard…

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Quilting Kentucky's Stories: Pants by Retha Hicks 5:51

3M ago5:51

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Retha Hicks joins us with a tale of how she successfully protested the dress code for teachers in Fayette County Public Schools in the early 1970's. Retha Perkins Hicks is a writer, a tour guide at Waveland State Historic Site, and a retired public school teacher. She was born in an Eastern Kentucky coal camp and lived in several different coal cam…

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Episode 2 - "Year Old Sandwich" (Audio Only) 1:17:40

3M ago1:17:40

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" Smack my ass and shave my balls - it's episode 2 from Chippewa Falls! This week, we talk about our first deers, a haunted Virgin Mary and a year old peanut butter sandwich! Be sure to like, subscribe, and whatever else you can do to be notified of newest our episodes. We look forward to each week - and you should t…

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Ep. 123 - Permaculture Goal #1: Start Simple - with Cormac Harkin 24:39

3M ago24:39

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You don't hear this permaculture message very often: Start Simple. Usually people are watching videos of Geoff Lawton and planning swales and dams and grafting, and... Cormac Harkin of Vine Permaculture starts his consults with basic questions: What do you like to eat? What kind of time do you have during the week to devote to a garden. (if you spe…

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Episode 1 - "Dumping Grounds" (Audio Only) 1:19:16

3M ago1:19:16

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"Drop a line in the Mail Bucket!" **DISCLAIMER** Thank you for checking us out! Unfortunately, we had some sound issues with our first episode, but we were able to correct it in future shows. We understand the occassional static noise can get annoying, however it is not constant. With that said, there are some hilariously memorable moments and we f…

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Ep. 122 - Food Security through Landrace Gardening with Joseph Lofthouse 30:11

3M ago30:11

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Joseph Lofthouse is the author of Landrace Gardening: Food Security through Biodiversity and Promiscuous Pollination. Landrace gardening is adapting crops to your land and climate, and then saving seeds, while also selecting for the best flavor, color, and pest and disease resistance. Joseph lives in the high mountains of Utah - a mountain valley w…

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The Q-Chat Ep. 185 "Geaux The Power of Hope with Tamala Jones: Flying High with 'Ordinary Angels'" 10:51

4M ago10:51

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In this heartwarming episode of 'The Q-Chat,' host Geaux Queen sits down with the remarkably talented Tamala Jones, star of the inspiring new film 'Ordinary Angels.' Join us as Tamala shares an intimate look into her role as Rose, a character that brings to light the profound impact of organ donation and the indomitable spirit of human connection.'…

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Ep. 121 - The Real Civil War is Within You - with Cyprian 42:59

3M ago42:59

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A lot of people are talking about Civil War lately. There is even a big budget movie coming out in April 2024 that depicts CW2. In the movie trailer a guy in camo points a rifle at the main characters, journalists, and says, "What kind of American are you?" That clip from the movie trailer has become a meme online, especially on Twitter. "What kind…

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Ep. 120 - You Are Not Defined by Your Job Title 10:19

4M ago10:19

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Positive Solutions in a Tough Labor Market You are in a social gathering, like church or some other social function, and the question comes up: "What do you do?" (for a living). How do you respond? Most people answer: "I am (this role) at XYZ company". But what is that really saying? You have boxed yourself into a role. And you (perhaps inadvertent…

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Quilting Kentucky's Stories: Donna Carter's Speech for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 11:23

4M ago11:23

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Quilting Kentucky's Stories is a year-long series of autobiographical tales from Lexington Residents, some of them funny, some of them heartwarming and some heart wrenching, but all of them important as they build the quilt of Kentucky life. Donna Carter joins us for our inaugural episode, performing the speech she gave on Martin Luther King Jr. Da…

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Ep. 119 - Concentrate Your Time on Building Your Own Brand - with John McCoy 42:33

4M ago42:33

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In this episode, John McCoy and I discuss creating content and building your own brand. John McCoy is a freelance blogger and owner of JustEnoughSEO.com. John was on Ep. 75 - How to Reinvent Yourself as Freelancer. "Time is the most precious asset that I have. And I decided that my time needed to go into building my own brand, not their brand. Nume…

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Pralltown (2024) 32:01

4M ago32:01

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Mariam sits down with JP Johnson, Kentucky Room Librarian to discuss his research into Pralltown, one of Lexington’s best known Black Enclaves. They talk about the founding of Pralltown, how the residents of Pralltown stood up to urban renewal and destruction of their neighborhood in the mid-twentieth century, and a few of Pralltown’s famous reside…

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Ep. 118 - How to Build a Side Hustle by Buying a Mini-business or a Pre-made Website 19:54

4M ago19:54

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You're looking for a side hustle. What if you could buy a mini business that already has a website created for you? Flippa is an auction site to buy websites. It is similar to eBay - everything is an auction. There are two types of sites on Flippa: Startup site: This site does not have any traffic, or very little. It does not have any significant i…

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Ep. 117 - Hashimoto's Autoimmune Disease and AIP Diet - with Ryan 59:46

4M ago59:46

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Tips on Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet and other ways to deal with Hashimoto's - from our own personal experiences. Ryan Mitchel Brown joins me to talk about Hashimotos Autoimmune Disease, AIP Diet. I have Hashimoto's Autoimmune Disease - where the body attacks the thyroid. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune thyroid disease leading to progres…

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Coming Soon: Quilting Kentucky's Stories 2:32

5M ago2:32

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Join Sylvia Lovely for a preview of the upcoming series presented by Tales from the Kentucky Room: Quilting Kentucky's Stories. Quilting Kentucky's Stories is a year-long series of autobiographical tales from Lexington Residents, some of them funny, some of them heartwarming and some heart wrenching, but all of them important as they build the quil…

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Ep. 116 - Tips on Skills Over Stuff and Side Hustles with Toolman Tim 48:45

4M ago48:45

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How to develop skills while doing your side hustle. Toolman Tim and I talk about how to develop skills while doing your side hustle. Lots of side hustle tips in this episode! It was -46 in Canada in mid-January. What it is like living in a mobile home in -46. Note that Celsius and Fahrenheit merge at -40. Skills Over Stuff Practice with your equipm…

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Anatomy of a Duel: an Interview with Stuart Sanders (2024) 21:18

5M ago21:18

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This episode has mentions of violence of dueling, listener’s discretion is advised. Mariam sits down with Stuart Sanders to discuss his newest book, Anatomy of a Duel: Secession, Civil War, and the Evolution of Kentucky Violence. They talk about his role and artifacts at the Kentucky Historical Society, why dueling was so embraced in Kentucky (Henr…

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Ep. 115 - FAFO Farms TX: Regenerative Farming, Raw Milk, and a Farmshare 22:21

5M ago22:21

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Clint from FAFO Farms shares how he started regenerative farming a little over a year ago using the Joel Salatin method, by rotationally grazing cows, chickens, and goats. They have a farmshare, providing raw milk to their members. When they were looking for land, their criteria was at least 20 acres, access to water or a creek, and fertile land fo…

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