Best Hand Made Soap Podcasts (2025)

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Cocktail crawl & Jazz 59:17

1d ago59:17

59:17

The boys recap a chaotic cocktail crawl in Manly, reflect on ferry rides and Sydney icons, unpack their newfound love for jazz Plus: conspiracy chats, and a brutal history lesson on JFK’s sister.By MIK MADE

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EP #466 Preserve More, Waste Less: Proven Homestead Tips for Long-Lasting Success 42:51

4d ago42:51

42:51

Join us for this month’s Homestead Kitchen Round Table as we talk about our favorite preservation methods and tips for getting our fresh produce preserved for the year while minimizing the stress. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/466 Be sure to sign up for the upcoming Homestead Kitch…

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BONUS: Story Swap 16:25

6d ago16:25

16:25

Lachlan and Jaxon each write the first half of a story, then switch and finish each other’s — with deeply cursed results.By MIK MADE

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Get good at blackjack (or die trying) 1:02:24

8d ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Jaxon moves houses & Lachlan tries to “help” by pitching a series of horrible money-making schemes, plus a father-son role play scene not to be missed.By MIK MADE

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BONUS: Top 5 People to Fight 18:19

13d ago18:19

18:19

Jaxon and Lachlan each pick their dream 5-person fight team.By MIK MADE

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NYC Stole my Nikes 45:08

15d ago45:08

45:08

Rocket League, parking rage, broken windows, and the worst tax bill of all time.By MIK MADE

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EP #465 - Mennonite Traditions for Simple Meals & Stronger Families w/ Ruthanne 1:08:01

18d ago1:08:01

1:08:01

We’re continuing the conversation of from-scratch cooking today with RuthAnn Zimmerman. Both of us agree that cooking from scratch does not mean you’re slaving away in the kitchen all day long, nor does it mean everything you eat has to be made from scratch. Listen to today’s podcast on implementing Mennonite traditions to create simple meals and s…

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BONUS: Top 5 Australian Films 19:32

20d ago19:32

19:32

Jaxon and Lachlan list their top Australian films, most of which aren’t technically Australian.By MIK MADE

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Dobbed On at the Gym 51:31

22d ago51:31

51:31

Lachlan gets dobbed on at the gym, Jaxon dreams about lions, and the boys freestyle poetry about the Gold Coast.By MIK MADE

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BONUS: Weirdest Legal Substances 24:17

23d ago24:17

24:17

Lachlan & Jaxon unpack a common drink that might secretly be poison & more.By MIK MADE

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How to Get Homemade Meals on the Table When You're Busy - EP #464 25:57

25d ago25:57

25:57

Struggling to make healthy, from-scratch meals during a busy week? In this episode of the Homestead Kitchen Round Table, Melissa is joined by Rachel, Michelle, and Sophia to share real-food batch cooking tips, time-saving kitchen strategies, and practical meal-planning ideas for busy families—whether you’re cooking for two or ten. Say goodbye to la…

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Teleportation & Knife Hands 1:05:18

29d ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Lachlan hires a Japanese tutor and Jaxon recalls writing the worst story ever told.By MIK MADE

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BONUS: Worst Hobbies of All Time 22:03

1M ago22:03

22:03

Not all hobbies are created equal.By MIK MADE

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100,000 Baby Spiders 51:53

1M ago51:53

51:53

A huntsman nest explodes, Lachlan’s Subway sandwich stand off, and the boys try to make real estate sexy.By MIK MADE

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EP:463 Timing is Everything: The Secret to More Powerful Herbal Remedies 41:56

1M ago41:56

41:56

Enjoy this podcast interview with Bevin Cohen as we discuss many medicinal herbs, their uses and the best time to harvest various herbs for the most medicinal properties. Though this post isn't an extensive look at each herb, if you'd like to learn more, be sure to grab a copy of Bevin's book, Herbs in Every Season to learn more! In his book, he sh…

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BONUS: London’s Greatest Icons 24:02

1M ago24:02

24:02

James Bond, Mr. Bean, and Bob the Builder go head-to-head in the ultimate battle for London supremacy.By MIK MADE

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Lost Phones, Broken Toes & A Trip to Japan 50:28

1M ago50:28

50:28

Jackson gets mugged in London, loses everything, and somehow ends up in a TikTok scam & Lachlan returns from Japan with unsolicited cultural expertise.By MIK MADE

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EP: 462 Foraging Freedom: Find Wild Mushrooms & Cut Your Grocery Bill 49:52

2M ago49:52

49:52

From a preparedness standpoint, knowing how to identify and properly harvest and prepare wild edibles means you'll be able to feed yourself (and your family) if ever the need arises. In this podcast interview, Whitney (The Appalachian Forager) and I are discussing some common foraging basics to keep you safe, as well as some basic mushroom identifi…

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Herbal Wisdom Roundtable: Our Best Remedies & Why They Work 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

Join me for another Roundtable podcast with my guests Michelle, Rachel and Sophia as we discuss all things herbalism. From growing new varieties of medicinal herbs to how to get our resistant family members to use herbal remedies. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/461…

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EP: 460 Mastering Money on the Homestead: Budgeting & Debt-Free Living with Popcorn Finance 41:36

2M ago41:36

41:36

Join me for this podcast interview with Chris Browning of Popcorn Finance as we discuss the importance of budgeting, saving and planning for the future. He’s sharing his best tips for how to get out of debt and create a life that will sustain your homesteading dreams for the future. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, v…

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EP: 459 Why Organizing Won’t Fix Your Clutter (Do This Instead) with Dana K White 44:49

2M ago44:49

44:49

Join me for this podcast interview with Dana K White from A Slob Comes Clean! We’re talking about the multiple reasons why your home may continue to get cluttered and how to change your mindset to finally stay on top of it all. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/459…

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EP: 458 - Hand Crank Grain Mills: Worth It or Hype? 44:46

3M ago44:46

44:46

This week’s podcast episode is all about hand-crank grain mills. Are they worth the hype or not? My guest, Bonnie Jones from GrainMaker, is a wealth of knowledge and sharing who hand-crank grain mills are right for. Plus, you’ll definitely want to hear about GrainMaker’s Heirloom Lifetime Guarantee on their 100% made in the USA grain mills! For mor…

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#1 Time-Saving Kitchen Hacks - Homestead Kitchen Roundtable 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

Welcome to the first-ever Homestead Kitchen Roundtable podcast episode! This is a free-form podcast chat with me, Melissa Norris and my guests Michelle Hedgcock, Rachel Costenbader and Sophia Eng. In this episode (which is #457 of the Pioneering Today Podcast), we're discussing time-saving kitchen tips and tricks we wished we knew as younger cooks.…

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EP: 456 Hand Pump Water Pumps - Everything You Need to Know 31:43

3M ago31:43

31:43

Many of us desire to have backup and emergency systems in place to know our family will be well taken care of in times of emergency or power outages. That's why my family has been looking into a hand water well pump as a backup water solution for our generator. Join me in this podcast episode with Jonathan and Cody from Flojak, a made in the USA ha…

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EP: 455 Tips EVERYONE Should Know BEFORE Baking with Sourdough 38:36

3M ago38:36

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If you're listening to this podcast, you're probably thinking that sourdough baking is something you'd like to try. Hesitate no more, and let me assure you that baking with sourdough is 100% worth the effort to learn and implement into your daily life. Snag some of my best tips in today’s podcast, then sign up for my upcoming FREE webinar where I'm…

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EP: 454 Forgotten Plants That Practically Preserve Themselves – Grow Like Our Ancestors 1:00:36

4M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Imagine being able to grow crops that basically preserve themselves! Would you believe me if I told you there are storage varieties of tomatoes that can last upwards of six months when stored correctly? You know I’ve purchased my storage tomato seeds already! If you want to learn more, join me for today’s podcast episode with Don Tipping of Siskiyo…

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The Christmas Episode 1:02:05

4M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Strap in for the dumbest episode we’ve ever made. Merry Christmas.By MIK MADE

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EP:453 Homesteading Ethics: Provide for Yourself or Others? 39:29

5M ago39:29

39:29

In this podcast episode I’m recapping my experience at the Homestead movie premiere in Salt Lake City, UT. Being at the premiere brought up some important questions and I found myself having deep thought-provoking conversations with friends and family afterward. If you have yet to checkout the Homestead movie, or want to learn more, visit https://m…

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Speedruns 53:53

5M ago53:53

53:53

Jaxon springs a surprise trip to Europe and the boys scramble to get all their work done in time for his departure.By MIK MADE

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EP:452 What Most Gardeners Get Wrong About Fruit Tree Care (And How to Fix It) w/ Susan Poizner 58:30

5M ago58:30

58:30

Join me with my guest, Susan Poizner, as we discuss fruit tree care and management. I’m excited for today’s episode because I learned something new that I’m excited to implement in our orchard next year. Susan is a wealth of knowledge about all things fruit trees and I know you’ll find today’s podcast filled with wisdom and tips. For more informati…

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A day in the life of a girl 56:36

5M ago56:36

56:36

Lachlan tackles what a girl does in a day, while Jaxon goes on about something else what’s new.By MIK MADE

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EP:451 Could This Movie Be the Start of a Global Homesteading Revolution? 49:31

5M ago49:31

49:31

Join me with my guest, Jason Ross, co-author of the Black Autumn book series which has been turned into a movie and TV series called Homestead. In this episode, we’re discussing how homesteading can bring communities together for good and to learn skills that provide hope for the future unknowns. For more information and any links mentioned in this…