Best Taffy Davis Podcasts (2025)

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Daveed Diggs Takes on Cyberpunk Rap 26:00

26d ago26:00

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You might know rapper and actor Daveed Diggs from his performances in Broadway’s “Hamilton” or 2024’s “Nickel Boys.” But he is also one-third of the hip-hop group clipping. Known for their love of genre storytelling, the group’s new album “Dead Channel Sky” is not their first foray into science fiction. Along with William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes…

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Episode 43 - DE Genesis Story Part 3 15:35

2M ago15:35

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Send us a text Join us as we continue our discovery into how and why destroyer escorts came to be built during World War Two. This portion of the story focuses on the famed "4 Piper" destroyers - you don't want to miss this story! Follow along with our transcript and check out the photos on our website. If you like what you hear and are able to hel…

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Lucy Dacus Makes Her First Love Songs 24:37

2M ago24:37

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Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has been building up to this moment her entire career. With her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” she is ready to write about love. Coming off the heels of a Grammy Award-winning run with her supergroup, boygenius, Dacus has signed a major label contract with Geffen for her solo work. In this episode, Lucy Dacus talks …

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Episode 42: DE Genesis Part 2 15:59

2M ago15:59

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Send us a text Join us as we continue our discovery into how and why destroyer escorts came to be built during World War Two. This portion of the story focuses on the famed "4 Piper" destroyers - you don't want to miss this story! Follow along with our transcript and check out the photos on our website. If you like what you hear and are able to hel…

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Alicia Graf Mack on Honoring the Past and Future of Dance 32:11

3M ago32:11

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Alicia Graf Mack has been entrusted with carrying the torch of ballet and modern dance into the future. As a dancer, she has battled through adversity to perform alongside artists like Beyoncé, John Legend and Andre 3000. As a teacher, she has helped bridge the past into the future, educating new generations of students. In this episode, Alicia Gra…

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Episode 41: USS GILLIGAN 17:20

3M ago17:20

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Send us a text USS GILLIGAN DE-508, has a long and interesting history with her involvement in WWII and also her service as a training ship after the war had ended. She was involved in some of the most famous battles in World War II, was hit by a kamikaze and a torpedo, and still managed to survive the war until the very end. Her stories of battle …

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Episode 40: Destroyer Escort Genesis Story 22:33

4M ago22:33

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Send us a text Join us for a journey into how and why destroyer escorts came to be built during World War Two. With key characters like President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill - you don't want to miss this story! Follow along with our transcript and check out the photos on our website. If you like what you hear and …

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Episode 39: USS BANGUST 1:10:25

5M ago1:10:25

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Send us a text USS BANGUST (DE-739) was awarded 11 Battle Stars throughout her career with the United States. She sank Japanese Submarine Ro-111, escorted Oilers as they refueled in the Pacific, rescued survivors on multiple occasions, accepted the surrender of Submarine I-14, and finally was transferred to the Peruvian Navy in the 1950s. Join Brad…

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Min Jin Lee Revisits the Decades It Took To Write “Pachinko” 38:46

6M ago38:46

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Author Min Jin Lee talks to us about the power of the social novel. Her epic historical fiction novel, “Pachinko,” is frequently cited as one of the best books of the 21st century. Lee’s exploration of the immigrant experience, identity and empathy has a timeless quality that feels as relevant as ever in our current moment. In this episode, Min Jin…

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Michael Urie Finds Laughs in the Balcony and the Front Row 36:22

7M ago36:22

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Actor Michael Urie is a breath of fresh air. He talks to us about his journey in acting from the suburbs of Dallas, Texas to the Broadway stage. It was an unlikely path filled with generous doses of hard work, talent and passion. Urie explains how he first fell in love with musical comedies and how it changed everything for him. Even if you’ve neve…

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Episode 38: Destroyer Escorts of Taffy 3 29:35

7M ago29:35

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Send us a text The Battle of Leyte Gulf is considered to be the largest naval battle of WWII, with over 200,000 naval personnel involved. Though the US lost 6 ships in the entire battle, Japanese forces lost 26 vessels. Most importantly, the task group did protect the Invasion Force on Leyte, and the Japanese failed in their attempt to keep their i…

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Conor Oberst Finds His Purpose in Process 31:20

7M ago31:20

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Singer-songwriter Conor Oberst talks to us about the joy of making music. He describes his music and artistic mission as both a “release of negative feelings” and “a way to rejoice.” With their new album, “Five Dice, All Threes,” Oberst’s work with his band Bright Eyes is as emotionally expressive as ever. He breaks down the collaborative process b…

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner Defends the Trauma Plot 38:59

8M ago38:59

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Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner jokes that “family is a chronic condition,” but eventually, we all figure out that we are lucky to have it. She talks to us about this theme in her newest novel and its sprawling exploration of how a Jewish family from Long Island contends with their own intense intergenerational trauma by simply surviving together. It’…

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Minnie Driver’s Path to the Throne 32:44

9M ago32:44

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Actor Minnie Driver talks to us about how she took on the role of one of the most powerful women in history. In the Starz series, “The Serpent Queen,” she plays Queen Elizabeth I, who reigned over England and Ireland for nearly 45 years in the 16th and 17th centuries. It’s a role that demands a larger than life presence, and Driver explains how she…

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Episode 37 Part 2: USS PETTIT 33:11

9M ago33:11

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Send us a text USS PETTIT (DE-253) was a Coast Guard manned, Edsall-Class destroyer escort which escorted convoys in the Atlantic protecting ships and chasing U-Boats. After V-E Day PETTIT also served in the Pacific Theatre and searched for possible allied survivors on various islands. The Destroyer Escort Historical Museum wouldn’t be here today i…

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Annie Baker Shifts From Stage to Screen 33:02

9M ago33:02

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Annie Baker talks to us about her directorial debut, “Janet Planet.” Her film explores the intimate relationship between a single mother and her daughter told over a long and hot summer break in Western Massachusetts. Baker shares her “intuitive” approach to making the film and the ways in which her work defies easy categorization. She also talks a…

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Episode 37 Part 1: USS PETTIT 29:30

9M ago29:30

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Send us a text USS PETTIT (DE-253) was a Coast Guard manned, Edsall-Class destroyer escort which escorted convoys in the Atlantic protecting ships and chasing U-Boats. After V-E Day PETTIT also served in the Pacific Theatre and searched for possible allied survivors on various islands. The Destroyer Escort Historical Museum wouldn’t be here today i…

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Jewel Finds Healing in Music and Art 40:22

9M ago40:22

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Singer-songwriter Jewel talks to us about her love of learning and the joy of making art across multiple disciplines. She recounts her journey navigating a traumatic childhood and channeling its challenges into better understanding herself. She reminds us that “trauma does change us, but we get to choose how it changes us.” Jewel talks about how th…

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Can Do That Genre Too! 40:42

10M ago40:42

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks to us about the vast “spectrum of realism” in his line of work. He might be one of the most adaptable actors working today. Whether it’s the recently released Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Lincoln, 3rd Rock From the Sun, The Dark Knight Rises, Mysterious Skin, 500 Days of Summer, or one of the dozens of other projects he’s s…

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Episode 36: USS FREDERICK C. DAVIS 34:33

10M ago34:33

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Send us a text USS FREDERICK C. DAVIS (DE-136) was an Edsall-Class destroyer escort which escorted convoys in the Atlantic protecting ships and chasing U-Boats. She was torpedoed while attacking U-546 and this is her story. Follow along with our transcript and check out the photos on our website. Learn more information on the Fighting Freddie at Ma…

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Here's a quick preview of our new season! 0:58

10M ago0:58

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We're back! Our first new episode drops Thursday, July 25th, and every other Thursday after that. First up: Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks with us about his creative process as an actor who is able to mold himself to any and all film genres, including this month's new film, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. How do the world’s finest artists – from actors to m…

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From The Plot Thickens: Decoding John Ford 50:41

10M ago50:41

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We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at The Plot Thickens, a podcast from TCM about movies and the people who make them. Their new season is all about John Ford, the most influential filmmaker in cinema history. In this episode, we’re exploring Ford’s early days, when he rose to fame by being one of the most reckless, independent director…

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Episode 35: USS RIDDLE 41:30

1y ago41:30

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Send us a text Earning 12 battle stars for her World War II service and surviving a Kamikaze attack, USS RIDDLE and her crew served with distinction during the war. She also went on to serve in the Cold War as KABYLE in the French Navy. Learn all about her history this month on DE Classified. Follow along with our transcript and check out the photo…

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Episode 34: USS GANDY 16:41

1y ago16:41

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Send us a text USS GANDY (DE-764) and her crew displayed courage in the face of fear and acted diligently just as the ship’s namesake, Andrew Jackson Gandy, Jr. had aboard USS SAN FRANCISCO. The ship was a significant part of the overall effort that would help the Allies win the Battle of the Atlantic and played a crucial role in the occupation for…

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Episode 33: USS MENGES 18:13

1y ago18:13

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Send us a text The story of USS MENGES (DE-320) demonstrates how meaningful these trim but deadly warships were. MENGES managed to save a multitude of sailors and fight against U-boats and Luftwaffe planes. Unfortunately she suffered at the hands of U-371, but thanks to her crew and inventive shipyard workers, she was able to set sail once again. F…

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Episode 32: USS BEGOR 35:14

1+ y ago35:14

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Send us a text USS BEGOR (APD-127) was built as a Destroyer Escort (DE-711) and quickly transferred into the High Speed Transport while under construction. APDs are a vital part of Destroyer Escort history as they kept the ship relevant and flexible to perform many tasks that were needed during WWII and beyond. Capital region locals will be satisfi…

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Episode 31: USS BRONSTEIN 25:34

1+ y ago25:34

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Send us a text USS BRONSTEIN (DE-189) was a cannon class destroyer escort. She was laid down on 26 August 1943 at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., in Port Newark, New Jersey. She was launched and christened 14 November 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Dinah Bronstein-Kurz, mother of Dr. Bronstein. The vessel was commissioned on 13 December 1943, Lt…

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Episode 30: USS BROUGH 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

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Send us a text USS Brough’s career was not desultory by any means. In 25 months of active duty in World War II, 373 days were spent on patrol, with her guns manned and full watches always on high alert. She was brought back for further service to take part in several Deep Freeze operations and provide assistance to U.S. garrisons in the Antarctic b…

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LIVE FROM BROOKLYN: Pat Duff 1:20:22

1+ y ago1:20:22

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Billy Wayne & Mike travel to NYC as part of the NYC Comedy Festival and catch up with pal Pat Duff about his documentary about the murder in Mendo.By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Terp Taffy 52:18

1+ y ago52:18

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Billy Wayne & Mike are back from the road, with tales of terps, travel, and a great interview with the incredibly talented Terp Taffy.By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Ganjier Wendy 46:24

1+ y ago46:24

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Billy Wayne & Mike talk to Wendy from the Ganjier and update everyone on upcoming travels, live episode recordings, and much more!!!By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Drive To Hog Wash Farms 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

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Mike takes us on his ride through the Southern Humbodlt hills and hollers to HogwashFarms!By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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After The Mateel Shindig 23 35:19

1+ y ago35:19

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Billy Wayne & Mike try to process the last weekend at Puffcon & The Stop Measure A! benefit show in Humbodlt. Incredible weekend. Remember to register to VOTE!!!By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Episode 29: The Capture of U-505 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

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Send us a text In June 1944 five Destroyer Escorts had a giant success in capturing German U-Boat 505. The capture was a huge development in the war, as the United States now had access to an Enigma Machine, acoustic torpedo, and submarine to study. DEs USS PILLSBURY (DE-133), USS POPE (DE-134), USS FLAHERTY (DE-135), USS CHATELAIN (DE-149), and US…

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Live At High Plains Comedy Festival 40:03

1+ y ago40:03

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Billy Wayne & Mike chat with Dutch Botanical's JJ in front a live audience at Denver's High Plains Comedy Festival in The Mutiny Cafe.By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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John & Jason 56:03

1+ y ago56:03

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Billy Wayne & Mike catch up with John Casali & Jason Gellman to hear exactly how Measure A in Humbodlt County will destroy all the small farms that make their home so so special. Listen, share, and get loud y'all!! Come hang with all of us Oct 1st in Redway at the Mateel, we can stop this thing!!!By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Natalynne DeLapp 49:14

1+ y ago49:14

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Billy Wayne & Mike have an important conversation with Humbodlt County's Natalynne DeLapp about what's happening there with a measure brought forth to destroy small farms in the county and how we can stop it. Share this one with someone who needs to know!! Thank all y'all for listening and supporting Grown Local!!…

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Mike's Dime Bags: Myron Chadowtiz 24:27

1+ y ago24:27

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This is a free sample episode of the Grown Local Patreon only show "Mike's Dime Bags," where Mike NERDS OUT with some of the best in cannabis, this week its Myron Chadowitz.By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Brian Box Brown 55:01

1+ y ago55:01

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Billy Wayne & Mike get to talk cannabis, Philly, policy nonsense, greed, and dope dope art with one of the podcast's absolute favorite artist, Brian Box Brown.By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Bruce Schulte: Alaska Series 43:33

2y ago43:33

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Billy Wayne & Mike continue their series on the Alaska cannabis community with BWD's long time pal Bruce Schulte of the Alaska Marijuana Control Board.By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Randy Ritchie 56:49

2y ago56:49

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Billy Wayne & Mike have in depth conversation with the founder of Malibu Compost Randy Ritchie about the absolute importance of compost in growing anything, but for sure cannabis.By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Wind Home 46:15

2y ago46:15

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Billy Wayne & Mike gush over this week's guest Wind Home's amazing eye for detail in his cannabis and glass photography. A true master of his craft.By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Joseph Hopkins 45:29

2y ago45:29

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Billy Wayne & Mike talk with the first dispensary owner in Eugene, Joseph Hopkins about the nerves it took to make that first leap into legalization, having a raid check list, and what he's up to now!!!By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Frank Castillo 43:13

2y ago43:13

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Billy Wayne & Mike have a hilarious talk with Peak'd Podcast host, hash head, and talented comedian Frank Castillo.By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Episode 28: USS MOSLEY 26:43

2y ago26:43

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Send us a text USS MOSLEY DE-321 is an example of courage, determination, and tactical excellence that is evident in the fact that she earned two battle stars for her World War II service. She was one of the first DEs in a hunter killer group manned by Coast Guardsmen. She played a considerable part in the crumbling of the Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarin…

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Jonah Rector: Alaska Series 48:13

2y ago48:13

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Billy Wayne & Mike talk with Jonah Rector of Bonah Fide Cannabis in the second of our monthly series highlighting Alaskan cannabis folk.By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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GrownLocal Grow-A-Long 35:13

2y ago35:13

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A special peek behind the pay wall bonus episode of our Patreon only show where Mike teaches novices Billy Wayne & friend of the show Nigel Wallace how to grow every step of the way. From seed pop to soil building to trimming it up...Come Grow A Long with us!!! https://www.patreon.com/grownlocalpod/membership…

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Jeff Lowenfels 57:11

2y ago57:11

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Billy Wayne & Mike celebrate the 100th episode with dream guest, Jeff Lowenfels, the man wrote the book on soil, actually several books. If you love growing incredible plants listen to this episode and buy his books. Thank you all for supporting us this far.By Billy Wayne Davis & Mike McGowan

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Ling Ma on Imploding the Immigrant Narrative 28:10

2y ago28:10

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Novelist Ling Ma doesn’t shy away from taking risks with her writing. Her 2018 debut novel, “Severance,” is an apocalyptic satire that won the Kirkus Prize for Fiction and squarely put her on the map as an exciting, off-beat new writer. With her newest collection, “Bliss Montage,” Ma has turned her attention to the short story format. The collectio…