Best Permaculture Podcasts (2025)

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Living Permaculture | Robb and Ginger Janssen 27:58

5d ago27:58

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Vanessa and Jerome interview Ginger and Robb Janssen to discuss off-grid living and their business, Basalt Mountain Gardens. Since 1994 the Janssens have been creating, expanding, and enjoying their off-grid paradise on Basalt Mountain.By Vanessa Harmony

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Microbial Methods that Transform Any Soil with Matt Powers [FULL PRESENTATION] 1:33:32

4d ago1:33:32

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Do You Want To Improve Your Soil?Are You Fighting Pests? Disease? Drought?Are You Not Seeing the VIGOR You were Hoping For?This Webinar Series is for you. Click the link & Join Us LIVE and you could win one of the giveaways and get a FREE BOOK, T-SHIRT, OR even a COURSE SIGNUP!! Plus we'll have LIVE Q&A for those that attend - Register Here:https:/…

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Pip Podcast #48: Sarah Napthali - My Year of Psychedelics 45:53

10d ago45:53

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In this episode of the Pip Podcast, author Sarah Napthali joins Pip editor Robyn Rosenfeldt to talk about her latest book My Year of Psychedelics, and why a middle-aged Buddhist mother decided to spend a year experimenting with sacred plant medicines and other consciousness-expanding substances.Best known for her bestselling series Buddhism for Mot…

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Episode 204 | Farming WITHOUT Fertilizer with Deanna and Kelly Lozensky of Guardian Grains 1:31:56

15d ago1:31:56

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Have you ever imagined NOT using fertilizers? What if we don't NEED fertilizers like farmers have been told?What if there's another way?That's what Kelly and DeAnna have been working on for decades, and they've made a breakthrough with simple, 1st principles-based decision making that is worth listening to. I hope you enjoy this very special episod…

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Why Microscopy with Matt Powers 7:57

27d ago7:57

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Understand & Evaluate Your Soil, Compost, Biofertilizers, Roots, Mycorrhizal Fungi, Microbes, & MORE with #Regenerative #Soil #Microscopy - the New Season Starts Monday 3/31!! Click the Link & Join Us: https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/regenerative-soil-microscopy-the-online-courseWatch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/EwPngDxqCKoGrow Abundantly, Learn …

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The Top 10 Benefits of Regenerative Soil Microscopy with Matt Powers 4:32

27d ago4:32

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The Top 10 Benefits of Regenerative Soil Microscopy1. You can see & evaluate Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) on roots, in inoculants, and the lifecycle & inoculation rate.2. You can evaluate the members and cycling potential of the Soil Food Web3. You can evaluate Root Hairs and verify and evaluate Rhizophagy4. A Lack of Biology indicates toxins…

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Microbial Profiles: FUNGI pt 1 with Matt Powers | Regenerative Soil Microscopy 19:25

28d ago19:25

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Do you love #FUNGI? I do!!They are one of the most fascinating and interesting aspects of soil science - they are everywhere doing critical tasks and driving succession, remediation, growth, coherence, and so much more!!If you'd like to learn more with me - please sign up soon! The new season of Regenerative Soil Microscopy begins Monday!! Don't Mi…

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Episode 203 | Regenerative Questions & Insights with John Kempf 1:28:03

28d ago1:28:03

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Join farmer, author, researcher, and AEA founder John Kempf and host Matt Powers at the very edge of cutting edge regenerative agriculture and soil science as they discuss, ask questions, ponder, and share stories. Learn more about AEA & John Kempf's work: http://advancingecoag.comWatch the full interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/uedsW3pG_ZwDON…

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Episode 202 | Biologically-Based LawnCare with Michael Stangl 1:19:01

1M ago1:19:01

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Michael Stangl has been working in lawn care service for over 40 years!! He may have the largest dataset for biologically-based lawn care - he's documented the transition and success story every step of the way. He's also learned from everyone he could along the way.Join us for a special conversation with Michael Stangl, a pioneer in the regenerati…

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Episode 201 | The Power and Promise of Soil Microscopy with Matt Powers 1:25:07

1M ago1:25:07

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Are people making a living and an impact with Soil Microscopy?That's what I seek to answer with this webinar - we'll dive deep into the methods and breakthroughs of many folks making a living, working on large-scale projects, and making an enormous impact. Working with a microscope is key to their success - and it can be key to your success.I hope …

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Pip Podcast #47: Aunty Munya - Indigenous Seasons & Becoming an Ally 45:52

1M ago45:52

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Pip editor Robyn Rosenfeldt shares an insightful conversation with Aunty Munya about Indigenous seasons, connecting to country and how to become and Indigenous ally.By Pip Permaculture Magazine

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Living Permaculture | Jacob Trumbull, head miller and owner of Roaring Fork Mill 27:57

1M ago27:57

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In today's Living Permaculture episode, Vanessa and Jerome interview Jacob Trumbull, head miller and owner of Roaring Fork Mill, a family-run stone flour mill in Carbondale, CO.By Vanessa Harmony

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Episode 200 | Getting Started with Soil Microscopy with Matt Powers 1:25:23

1M ago1:25:23

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Do You Want To Learn #soil #Microscopy?Everyone can learn to use a microscope to better understand their soil, compost, biofertilizers, microbes, roots, mycorrhizal fungi, and more!!Join us for 20-Weeks of learning with Weekly LIVE Q&A, Group Work, and Lab Work!! Learn to use the Microscope over ZOOM!! The New Season Starts 3/31 - Click the Link & …

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Scorched Earth - Interview with Jonathan Crary 1:23:10

1M ago1:23:10

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Enjoy this important discussion on technology and how it is shaping our world today.A free form conversation with Jonathan Crary, author from Columbia University, about his book Scorched Earth: Beyond The Digital Age To A Post-Capitalist World. I ask Jonathan about the inspiration for the boo, what his goals with it are, and read key passages that …

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Episode 197 | Solving Problems with Soil Microscopy with Matt Powers 1:13:23

1M ago1:13:23

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New Methods = New ResultsNew Testing = New InsightsNew Understanding = New OpportunitiesDo You Want To Learn #Soil #Microscopy? Watch the Full Webinar on Youtube: https://youtu.be/mabOrUOWUFsJoin Us LIVE Next Week 2x & You Could Win AMAZING Giveaways + Ask Questions LIVE - Register Here: https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/powerofmicroscopyGrow Abunda…

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Episode 198 | Large-Scale Commercial Success Using Compost Tea [LBA] with Todd Harrington 2:06:33

2M ago2:06:33

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If you've heard of the Governor's Island remediation project where they grew an indigenous forest on top of toxic rubble, you've heard of Todd Harrington's work. Join us for an introduction to the work of a true pioneer in the compost tea and extract space, someone who's been adding biology to soil and then testing to verify the benefits since the …

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Episode 199 | Listening to Nature with Zach Weiss 49:41

2M ago49:41

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Zach Weiss returns to A Regenerative Future. Join us to talk about WATER, teaching, Sepp Holzer, Permaculture, Reversing Desertification, & MORE!Learn more with Zach Weiss @ Water Stories:https://www.waterstories.comBy Matt Powers

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Podcast 706 – Bootcamp Culture – Part 2

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Paul, Eliot, and Julia continue their discussion on the culture that’s developed in bootcamp, and attributes much of it to the quality of people that tend to come there and stick around. Paul’s own over-eagerness definitely helps with both the culture and filtering some specimens out. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More in…

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Podcast 705 – Bootcamp Culture – Part 1

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Paul is with Julia and Eliot talking about bootcamp culture and how it contrasts to, say, another community that apparently causes couples to divorce when they go there, and the story of an Andy that attempted to start his own community and the woes he faced until he found out how to get it on it’s own feet. Support the podcast on Patreon Show note…

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Podcast 704 – Homestead Living Magazine

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Paul talks with Matt about RMHs and Homestead Living magazine for which Paul and Beau wrote an article and they discuss this and other RMH-related subjects, such as Mud’s aversion to using wood anywhere near a RMH just in case it slowly becomes more flammable. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion …

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Transforming Education 10:22

2M ago10:22

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A quick sketch of some the fundamental flaws in western education and it's ideology and how to remedy them from a values viewpoint. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on what I outline here.By Andrew Faust

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Episode 196 | Unlocking Abundance with the Permaculture Mindset 1:43:05

2M ago1:43:05

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The Final Season??Yes, but it's not over!! After 8 amazing years and 1200+ students joining and taking The Advanced Permaculture Student Online, a massive backlog of Q&A has been filmed and can serve self-paced certification students seeking answers + an incredible global community of supportive members has also been gathered, and moving forward, I…

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Living Permaculture | Emerald Ash Borer 27:58

2M ago27:58

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Vanessa continues her interview with the arborists from Establishing Roots to discuss Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect that threatens ash trees.By Vanessa Harmony

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Episode 195 | Design for Resilience with Permaculture with Matt Powers 1:47:58

2M ago1:47:58

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Abundance when allowed to accumulate generates resilience - whether it's water that builds up into a landscape that's more fire resistant or simply an abundance of food that turns into a value-added product or an extensive family food storage, it's all natural abundance that generates resilience. We can design for this - that's what this talk is al…

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Podcast 703 – Permaculture Smackdown 31 – Strategies for growing enough food to feed your family – Part 3

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Paul finishes up the smakdown with Beau, Liv, and Samantha with a discussion on butter making, dairy in general, preserving meats in ways beyond simply freezing it, and keeping chickens as an introduction to raising animals for meat. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of this podcast on this thr…

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Podcast 702 – Permaculture Smackdown 31 – Strategies for growing enough food to feed your family – Part 2

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Paul, Liv, Beau and Samantha continue discussing how to grow enough food to feed a family, with a lot of the discussion this time being about corn, or lack thereof, in the discussion thus far, what with it being calorie dense, having a long shelf-life, and being good fodder for cattle Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More in…

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Podcast 701 – Permaculture Smackdown 31 – Strategies for growing enough food to feed your family – Part 1

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Paul, Liv, Beau and Samantha discuss strategies for growing enough food for a family, namely what to grow, how to not get overwhelmed and decide gardening is hard, livestock rearing, what to grow to make gardening fun and potentially profitable, if you don’t mind trading. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and…

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Episode 194 | Grow Your Own Abundance - Unlock Your Abundance series with Matt Powers 1:33:57

3M ago1:33:57

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I love #Permaculture - it's transformed my life and opened so many doors of understanding, impact, opportunity, service, and joy. I share my permaculture beginnings, successes, and the power of applying these lenses to our life, learning, growth, businesses, and communities.Want To Win A GIVEAWAY?? JOIN US LIVE NEXT TIME - Register Here & You Can W…

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Podcast 700 – Permaculture Smackdown 30 – The solution for nearly every soil test – Part 2

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Paul, Clay, and Samantha continue discussing soil tests and other ways of quickly building soil. They talk about “Back to Eden Gardening” , it’s use of wood chips and why that may not be the best plan for a couple of reasons, keyline ploughing, and how much mulch is needed. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information a…

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Podcast 699 – Permaculture Smackdown 30 – The solution for nearly every soil test – Part 1

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Paul sets out to talk about soil tests with Samantha and Clay, and winds up talking about how most test results just mean “apply mulch”, unless it means “plant alder trees to detox”, Sepp Holzer’s earthworm greenhouse, root exudate, and Paul’s alleged harassment of a friend via mulch. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More in…

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Podcast 698 – Permaculture Smackdown 29: Hugelkultur! – Part 3

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Paul, Beau, and Samantha conclude their discussion on hugelkulturs, by talking about turbulence and preventing it with either windbreaks, holly trees, or making them close together, what wood is best for them, (whatever is around, basically), and a brief on another list of things that didn’t get in the main presentation. Support the podcast on Patr…

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Podcast 697 – Permaculture Smackdown 29: Hugelkultur! – Part 2

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Paul, Beau, and Samantha continue going over the Hugelkultur slides and talk about weather hugelkultur or mulch is better on their own, what materials are good for mulching, how to get mulch to stay on hugelkulturs, and their effects on a growing season’s length. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussi…

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Podcast 696 – Permaculture Smackdown 29: Hugelkultur! – Part 1

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Paul, Beau, and Samantha sit down to discuss Paul’s favourite topic: Hugelkultur! What it is, how to make it, what to and not to put in it, and why pure lasagna gardening might not be the best addon for it. And, yes, you can use simple dirt to make them if you don’t have enough soil. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More inf…

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Podcast 695 – Bits and Bobs with Alexandra 2 – Part 2

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Paul gets to the end of Alexandra’s long list of topics, with the two of them discussing non-profits, how they’d apply (or not) to permies, and finishing off with a discussion on communities, Paul’s style of running them and the need for a better recipe for making new ones. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information a…

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Episode 193 | Following a Regenerative Path We Grow With LLC with Rion Naus 35:37

3M ago35:37

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Episode 193 | Following a Regenerative Path We Grow With LLC with Rion Naus - soil ambassador, soil consultant, entrepreneur, and educator - Rion works with large-scale farmers to transition into regenerative soils and practices. Work with Rion:https://wegrowwith.co/By Matt Powers

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Podcast 694 – Bits and Bobs with Alexandra 2 – Part 1

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Unable to be contained to a mere one two-part podcast, Alexandra is back with another one. This time covering the local cats, their new rocket-ajacent houses, and Alexandra’s experience raising her kids on site without the sometimes expected Paul-daycare. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of th…

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Podcast 693 – Bits and Bobs with Alexandra – Part 2

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Paul and Alexandra keep going down her list of knickknacks to discuss, which include how BBs are accepted or rejected, what to do if one of yours is rejected, how much faff the SKIP project is compared to college, and a surprising amount of people that do SKIP to help with depression. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More in…

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Living Permaculture | Renee and Sherman DeBruhl of Establishing Roots 27:56

3M ago27:56

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This month on Living Permaculture, Vanessa Harmony interviews arborists Renee and Sherman DeBruhl, owners and operators of Establishing Roots, a tree-care and plant-health-care business based in Carbondale, CO focusing on tree health from soil and roots to branches and crown.By Vanessa Harmony

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King-A Life-Biography of Martin Luther King Jr. 59:44

3M ago59:44

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I review and read excerpts from King -A Life by Jonathan Eig ,came out 2023.I focus on King's life history, his philosophy, politics and his, later in his too short life, views on war and poverty. This book is an epic homage to an epic man. Enjoy this exploration of King's life and gain inspiration for the ongoing justice work of our times!…

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Podcast 692 – Bits and Bobs with Alexandra – Part 1

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Paul talks with Alexandra about her experience staying at the Fisher-Price house with her kids, her experience with running the Rocket Mass Heater for a month for a BB, the cost of doing SKIP (or lack thereof), and how engineering planners like her can face unexpected complications. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More info…

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Podcast 691 – Permaculture Smackdown 28 – GAMCOD – Part 2

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Paul, Mike, Tim, Rebekah, and Clay continue discussing Paul’s GAMCOD programme, where they started from, their time investment, and what should be grown in such a garden to get as many calories as possible, why soybeans are blacklisted, and any qualifying video that gets used can get $400 per minute used in the upcoming film. Support the podcast on…

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The Regenerative Accelerator Mastermind STARTS TODAY!! 1:59

3M ago1:59

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Transform your 2025 with MONTHLY LIVE Coaching with Matt Powers!! Get the Motivation, Guidance, & Reflection You Need To Level Up In 2025!! Regenerative Business, Social Media, Marketing, Productivity, Self-Care, Mindset, Motivation, & Frameworks for Success!! JOIN US: https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/offers/Ngmmsm6x/checkout…

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Podcast 690 – Permaculture Smackdown 28 – GAMCOD – Part 1

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Paul, Mike, Tim, Rebekah, and Clay discuss Paul’s GAMCOD programme, in which you show that you can grow food on a 200 sq ft plot of dirt and record the process on video, their experiences with it, and attempt to dispel a few common misconceptions about it. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of t…

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Regenerative Agriculture and the Health Crisis with John Kempf | R-FUTURE 2025 36:11

4M ago36:11

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This is a conversation recorded at Regenerative Nexus for R-Future 2025.There's Still Time To Join Us!! Today is Day 4 of R-Future 2025!!https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/r-futureOver 40 Different Speakers & Panelists!! FREE For Everyone To Join!!By Matt Powers

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A Permaculture Education with Geoff Lawton | R-FUTURE 2025 57:15

4M ago57:15

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Join us for a very special conversation with Geoff Lawton the permaculture educator and consultant. He has taught thousands of students and regenerated thousands of acres of land himself and even more through his students. He is also Matt Powers' original permaculture teacher and who he earned his PDC from - he's also who gave Matt the greenlight a…

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Podcast 689 – Permaculture Smackdown 27 – Willow Feeders – Part 3

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Paul, Alan, Stephen and Clay continue discussing faecal management systems, with the goal of making one that can scale up to deal with lots of people. They also discuss other poop loving plants like bamboo, or maybe creating a much more spread out system and using it as pasture. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More informat…

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Belgian Congo & Soundtrack To A Coup d'Etat 29:55

4M ago29:55

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My reflections and review of the film Soundtrack To A Coup d'Etat, by director Johan Grimonperez, a powerful documentary about U.S. espionage in the Belgian Congo to secure Uranium for winning the race to build the bomb against the Nazis. This film beautifully portrays the complexity and intensity of the times and the role the jazz world played in …

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Podcast 688 – Permaculture Smackdown 27 – Willow Feeders – Part 2

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Paul, Alan, Steven and Clay continue the discussion about poop, with Paul aiming to replace sewage plants even in areas that ban compost toilets, and Alan feeling that the alpha testing is complete, and discussing weather humanure or willow feeders are safer in regards to pathogens. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More info…

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Podcast 687 – Permaculture Smackdown 27 – Willow Feeders – Part 1

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Paul sits down with Steven, Clay, and Alan Booker to discuss other methods of dealing with human waste, aka poop. There’s a lower limit of about 1m3 for a compost heap, so why not put it underground and put a willow tree in it to keep it in one place? Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of this p…

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Truffles: the Earth's Ultimate Mushrooms with William Padilla Brown | R-Future 2024 REWIND 1:05:40

4M ago1:05:40

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Dig deep into TRUFFLES with William Padilla-Brown!! These amazing mushrooms are found all over the world and range in flavor and culinary application. This is a recording from R-Future 2024 in January. We're about to have R-Future 2025 a little over a week!!Learn more from William & buy his products: https://mycosymbiotics.comJoin us again in Janua…

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