Best Cheesemakers Podcasts (2025)

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Encore: How These Wine and Cheesemakers Fold Music Into Their Recipes 30:07

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In California, music and winemaking seem to go together. Visit any of the state’s countless wineries and you can hear all kinds of music, from jazz and folk, to classical and Americana. But one artist on the Central Coast takes that connection especially seriously: he spent years making an album full of sounds from a vineyard. Reporter Benjamin Pur…

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ICE Raids, Deportations Could Cripple California’s Economy

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As immigration raids across the state disrupt workplaces and families, a new report describes the negative impact the federal raids and mass deportations could have on California’s economy. Scott, Marisa and Guy discuss the report, plus the fallout from this week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling to uphold a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming medic…

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9th Circuit Rules In Favor Of Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment

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Donald Trump can continue to control the National Guard in California for the time being.By Keith Mizuguchi

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Encore: How These Wine and Cheesemakers Fold Music Into Their Recipes

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Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast. This episode originally aired on September 20, 2024. Birds. Rain. Barbed Wire. Sounds of a Vineyard Become A Musical Score in ‘Harvest in Twelve Parts’ In California, music and winemaking seem to go together. Visit any of the state’s countless wi…

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How the Bay Area Shaped Hip-Hop

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Today, we're revisiting an episode with KQED's Eric Arnold and Nastia Voynovskaya about exploring the history of hip-hop — and how our region has shaped it through the years.By Ericka Cruz Guevarra

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Section 14 Survivors Still Awaiting Payments From Palm Springs

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The city made history in November when it agreed to a nearly $6 million settlement.By Keith Mizuguchi

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Growing Together: Collaborating With Your Kin with Charlie and Henrietta Tomlinson #113 45:10

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When picking a fellow business to partner up with, it’s rare to find collaboration with kin, but that’s the exciting reality for sisters Charlie and Henrietta Tomlinson… Wild & Seek has recently opened its doors neighbouring Wild Root, and the two businesses represent a coming together which truly proves the power of these siblings’ relationship. D…

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Altadena's Lost Treasures Returned; Gathering at the Grange 30:06

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Meet the Woman Reuniting Eaton Fire Survivors With Lost Treasures The fierce Santa Ana winds that whipped the Palisades and Eaton fires into deadly infernos also spared precious things you’d think would have been the first to burn: old family photos, children’s art work, postcards, even pages of old sheet music. Those things sometimes blew across n…

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How the Impact of Proposition 13 Lives On Nearly 50 Years After It Passed 30:07

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In the 1960s and early 1970s, California was at the forefront of movements for racial justice, LGBTQ and women’s rights, and protests against the Vietnam War. But at the same time an anti-tax revolution began to take shape, led by an unlikely political figure: Howard Jarvis. This week, as we mark the 47th anniversary of the passage of Proposition 1…

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Agroforestry Show Special with Soil Association's Rose and Steve 51:16

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The second agroforestry show is coming to Woodoaks Farm, Maple Cross in Hertfordshire on 10th and 11th of September. Here at tree Amble we really support the bringing back together of trees and farming - particularly with all the benefits for animal welfare, productivity and nature that can be gained from well planned agroforestry systems. So, we w…

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Spinning Success from a Spark with Woolcool’s Angela and Josie Morris #112 1:14:25

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From a simple idea for wool-insulated packaging, the revolutionary Woolcool was born… Two decades after that creative spark, Angela Morris and her daughter Josie head up a brand which puts people, purpose and the planet at the heart of everything they do. The story behind their growth, and what’s next for such an innovative family firm, is an extra…

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How a Ford Plant Changed Milpitas; AstraLogik's Music For Healing 30:08

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A Ford Factory Changed Milpitas, Then It Bacame a Mall The Great Mall of Milpitas, in Santa Clara County, wasn't always a mall; it used to be a massive Ford auto factory. The San Jose Assembly Plant opened in 1955, after relocating from Ford's outdated Richmond location. The new factory put Milpitas on the map, transforming a sleepy agricultural to…

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Series 5 Episode 5 - Peter Livingstone Part 2 39:06

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Part 2 of our conversation with Peter Livingstone at his not for profit tree nursery near Glasgow. We hear more about about the other species Peter is working on and more about his motivations, people and projects.By Peter Leeson

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Composer Reena Esmail's Multicultural Music; The Professor Confronting Division With a Vision for Belonging 30:07

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Sitars and Symphonies: LA Composer Reena Esmail Fuses Indian Ragas with Western Rhythms We continue our California composers series with Reena Esmail. Her childhood in Los Angeles had two soundtracks: the Western classical music her parents loved, and the old, scratchy Bollywood tapes her paternal grandparents would play over and over. Those multic…

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“Experience is everything,” with Cleaners and Coffee owner Has Shah 32:00

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In this episode of 'More Than Work,' Rabiah sits down with Has Shah, the owner of Cleaners and Coffee in London. Has shares how his background in fashion retail and passion for coffee led him to take over his father's dry cleaning business and transform it into a unique community space that offers both high-quality garment care and exceptional coff…

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The Great Unplug: Why Chantal's Cheese Shop Said Goodbye to Social Media 47:46

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More than just a business decision, Chantal's Cheese Shop's exit from social media is a statement. This episode examines their bold move to prioritize genuine community connection over online marketing. Anaïs Saint-André Loughran joins Jessica for a discussion about the shop's journey after leaving social media, their focus on real-world community,…

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Greatness From Sweet Beginnings: The Fascinating Evolution of Fairacres Group with Directors Mike & Rosie Kean #111 57:44

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Fairacres Group began with Mike Kean’s father making boiled sweets. Decades later, it’s an icon on the South Coast with its roles in property, hospitality and a legendary ferry. The business, much like Mike himself, is being brought into the new generation by his daughter Rosie, and the story behind the succession is a charming tale of responsibili…

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The Poetry of Resilience 30:05

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In Rising Voices of El Cerrito's Young Poets, a Message About Resilience As our series about Californians and resilience continues, we hear from El Cerrito’s poet laureate, Tess Taylor, and students at Harding Elementary School. They wrote about what resilience means to them for a recently published anthology called “Gardening in the Public Flowerf…

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Series 5 Episode 4 - Aspen with Peter Livingstone of EADHA 1:24:32

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As a younger man Peter got involved with remediating derelict land in Scotland's central belt. His work eventually exposed him to using trees to aid restoration and before long he discovered that aspen was used all over Europe for restoration but not at home. Research and grant aid later finds him collecting and growing aspen clones for planting on…

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An Altadena Church Fights to Rebuild; Stories From Catalina Island 30:09

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An Historic Altadena Church, Lost to the Eaton Fire, Begins the Long Journey to Resurrection The Eaton Fire reached deep into the sanctuaries of Altadena’s faith community. It lost over a dozen places of worship: Baptist, Episcopalian, Jewish, Methodist, Muslim, and Evangelical Christian. There’s a lot of talk now about how and when people can rebu…

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Uncuffed: Where Were You in '92? 30:23

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This week marks 33 years since four police officers were acquitted in the brutal beating of Rodney King in Los Angeles. That verdict exploded into days of rioting and unrest across the city. It also ignited a national conversation about police brutality, as well as race and inequality in the criminal justice system. This week we're featuring an epi…

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Episode 250 "Exploring Artisan Cheesemaking with Doug Smith of Natural Pastures" 32:28

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In this episode of The Edible Valley Podcast, we delve into the world of artisan cheesemaking with Doug Smith, co-owner Natural Pastures Cheese Company in Courtenay, BC. Since its inception in 2000, Natural Pastures has become a cornerstone of Vancouver Island’s culinary landscape, celebrated for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and innov…

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A Ewe Turn in Cheese 52:04

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In this episode, Joe sits down with Mariana Marques de Almeida of Ms. J and Co., a pioneering Assaf sheep dairy farm, and Anna Landmark of Landmark Creamery - two Wisconsin based producers shaping the future of artisan cheese. We explore sheep milk, regional identity and how collaboration is helping small dairies thrive. Heritage Radio Network is a…

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A Century of Security as Sheffield’s Master Locksmiths with H Harrold & Sons Directors, Harry and Jordan Harrold #110 42:20

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H Harrold & Sons have the fine privilege of being Sheffield’s only Master Locksmiths, a testament to the longevity of this 5th generation family firm. Now with Directors Jordan and Harry in the fold, we’re able to paint the picture of a family whose values are as strong as the very locks they tend to. Join us on It Runs In The Family as we dive dee…

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The Activist History of Japanese American Care Homes; Singing Corridos in Compton; SF Hosts Trans Self-Defense Class 30:22

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J-Sei Home Closes After 30 Years, Leaving Bay Area Japanese Seniors in Need The 1960s and 70s were a pivotal time for community activism – with the civil rights and anti-war movements, the Black Panther Party, and student protests that established ethnic studies programs on college campuses. That activism led to a decades-old critical lifeline for …

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Series 5 Episode 3 - Willow Legend and Basket Maker Phil Bradley 1:03:42

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Mention Phil's name in West Cumbria and many folks will know him. He has created a wonderful community of people around him through his work as a basket maker and willow weaver. Phil grows willow and makes baskets but he also shares his knowledge widely and engages in many other willow related things - including river restoration! Phil is a complet…

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Woodlawn Creamery: Seven Generations of Dairy and Diversification 52:34

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Seth took over active management of the family's seven-generation farm in West Pawlet, Vermont in 2015. He has since diversified the business to include supplying milk to several of Vermont's artisan cheesemakers, which now includes a familiar face making artisanal favorites under the banner of Woodlawn Creamery. Heritage Radio Network is a listene…

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Encore: Great Redwood Trail Proposal Unearths Painful History for Indigenous Tribes 30:22

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California has grand plans to turn a stretch of abandoned railroad tracks into 300 miles of walking and biking trails, connecting the rolling hills of Marin County with the redwood forests near Eureka in Northern Humboldt. If completed, the Great Redwood Trail could become the longest rail-trail in the nation. But some Indigenous communities and ot…

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Homecare Redefined: Award-Winning Care from Two Stellar Siblings with Amrit Dhaliwal and Kam Gill #109 44:20

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Walfinch is a thriving homecare franchise which blends entrepreneurial ambition with family-focused care. Who better to care for families than a family business? Amrit Dhaliwal and Kam Gill are siblings on a mission to bring their award-winning care to more, and help those that they support to thrive. Entrepreneurialism and family care is deeply ro…

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Detecting Invisible Toxins After the Eaton Fire; 'You're Not Alone': A Youth Advocate Offers Hope to Abuse Survivors 30:22

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It’s been a few months since wildfires devastated Los Angeles, and some people are just now starting the long process of repairing and rebuilding their homes. But mixed into the soot and ash can be some hidden dangers, including lead, asbestos, arsenic and lithium. These toxic materials were used to build those homes and got blown across LA. Scient…

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Baking Up a New Cheese Tradition 22:46

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In this episode of Cutting the Curd, host Cara welcomes Josh Ptaszynski, cofounder of The Big Moo, a brand that's shaking up the cheese world with their oven-baked, ready-to-serve cheeses. Josh shares the story behind The Big Moo’s creation, how they’re blending old-world cheesemaking with modern convenience, and what makes their products stand out…

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Stories of LA’s Zorthian Ranch; Visiting the Magical Fairy Houses of Point Richmond 30:10

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For more than 80 years, the Zorthian Ranch – nestled among the oak trees and steep canyons of Altadena – has been a home for artists, musicians and creatives seeking a different way of life. At this working ranch, people also tend animals and live close to the land, often growing their own food and generating their own energy. But it was almost com…

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Series 5 Episode 2 Archaeologists Rose and Anwen 1:01:07

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Rose, Anwen and I met at a farming conference and very quickly hit it off. We were all wondering why a tree lover and two archaeologists would spend a weekend talking about mob grazing and soils. Yet it is obvious really - learning about how we manage land reflects on where we have come from and how we might restore nature to farming once more. Ros…

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From Day Dream to Cheese Shop & Bar Reality 48:31

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In just four years, Stevie Lee Webb and his wife Michelle have successfully grown their business from a pop-up cheese stand to a small shop, and now, they're about to open a full-service cheese shop with the area's first cheese bar. Hoping to inspire others, Joe sits down with Stevie in this episode to hear the story of how it all came to be! Tune …

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By Royal Decree: The Kids’ Clothing Brand Fit For a (Future) King with Rachel Riley and Rose Jouanneau #108 49:57

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When Prince George was crowned on GQ’s ‘Best Dressed Men’ list aged 4, it’s in no small part to this week’s guests, Rachel Riley and Rose Jouanneau! Rachel created her namesake clothing brand for children, and both she and her daughter are committed to creating magical moments for kids, and becoming a part of every family’s story. Join us for a cha…

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A Community Destination for Food, Faith and Ramadan Staples; Altadena's "Stay Behinds"; A San Diego Mural Restored 30:10

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This weekend, Muslims around California will celebrate Eid al Fitr to mark the end of Ramadan. People observing the holy month have been fasting from dawn to dusk. And although fasting is a big part of Ramadan, so is the food people eat to break the fast each night. Small shops like Besan’s International Market in San Bruno are key to observing Ram…

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"Keep Exploring," with career advisor and Ayurveda coach Amanda Castello 41:58

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In this episode of 'More Than Work,' host Rabiah sits down with Amanda Castello, Associate Director of Employee Engagement at UCSD's Rady School of Business, Ayurvedic coach, and yoga teacher. They discuss Amanda's journey from Michigan to San Diego, her career evolution, the importance of communication skills in job seeking, and her work in career…