Best Travis Loop Podcasts (2025)

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#35 - Jonathan Lamb Of Lamb's Produce On Second Loop Rd. 24:52

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Send us a text Support This Podcast: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FlorenceFoodies You can also make a contribution via Cash App: $SammieTheRealtor or Venmo: @SammieTheRealtorBy Samuel Fryer

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Ep. 63 - Sea to Summit Kettle of Friendship and Love! 1:12:27

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Send us a text This week, we’re taking things off-trail with a game of unpredictable questions and unfiltered answers. Each draw from the Sea to Summit Kettle of Friendship reveals something new — hilarious stories, surprising truths, and the kind of campfire honesty that only happens when good friends get a little too comfortable! This episode is …

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Protecting The Waters That Flow In Our National Parks

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Water is at the heart of America’s national parks, yet many of these rivers, lakes, coasts, and wetlands are under growing stress from pollution, climate impacts, and decisions made outside park boundaries. In this episode from the Reservoir Center in Washington, D.C., Ed Stierli of the National Parks Conservation Association explains how his organ…

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Keeping the Motor Running: Inside Wastewater’s Hidden Powertrain

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Wastewater treatment plants rely on nonstop mechanical power to keep water moving, oxygen flowing, and critical equipment turning—and the systems behind that power are the focus of this episode. Dave Zimmerman of Dodge Industrial breaks down how gearboxes, bearings, motors, and couplings form the “powertrain” that drives nearly every major process …

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Ep. 61 - From Roots to Renewal: Stewardship Stories with Chloe Smith-Guitard 1:27:13

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Send us a text This week on the podcast, we sit down with Chloe Smith-Guitard, the Stewardship and Land Management Director at LC Nature Park, for a deep dive into what it truly means to protect, restore, and care for wild spaces. From rebuilding prairies and managing thriving bison herds to tackling invasive species and shaping the future of conse…

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Community at Center of Central Coast Recycling | The Golden State of Reuse

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California’s Central Coast is turning recycled water into a lifeline for rivers, golf courses, farms, and coastal communities—showing how reuse can work far beyond the big cities. In this episode, Nick Becker of Pebble Beach Community Services District, Alison Imamura of Monterey One Water, and Melanie Mow Schumacher of Soquel Creek Water District …

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Ep. 60 - A Very Thankful Season 6 Recap 58:16

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Send us a text This week, we’re breaking down the biggest moments, the standout guests, and the conversations that pushed us deeper into the wild. From unexpected trail stories to the behind-the-scenes chaos you never heard, we’re revisiting the episodes that defined the season and kept us moving. If you’ve been here since episode one—or you’re jus…

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Sewer Corrosion Explained: The Problem Eating Infrastructure Alive

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Hydrogen sulfide is the invisible gas quietly eating away at sewer systems—driving odor complaints aboveground and concrete failure below. In this episode of Inside Infrastructure, Kerry Koressel of IPEX explains how H₂S forms inside collection systems, why splashing and drops inside manholes turn it into a corrosive, dangerous gas, and how it can …

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Mobilizing People Power For Great Lakes Parks

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Communities across the Midwest are navigating a complex mix of water challenges—from affordability to agricultural pollution to protecting iconic national parks—and the policies shaping those outcomes. In this episode, Crystal Davis, Senior Midwest Regional Director for the National Parks Conservation Association, discusses how regional advocacy, c…

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Ending Sewer Odors: A New Era Of Solutions

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Odor control and overflow prevention are critical yet often overlooked challenges for wastewater utilities — especially as urban areas expand and climate impacts intensify. In this episode of Inside Infrastructure, Ryan Powers of the Wager Company explains how a family company that started in marine ventilation is now helping communities solve comp…

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#34 - The Florence Center's Jane and Brittany - The Jingle Bell Market 47:48

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Send us a text Florence Center Website: https://www.florencecenter.com/ Event Details and Tickets: https://conventioncenter.florencecenter.com/event/jingle-bell-market/2/ Support This Podcast: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FlorenceFoodies You can also make a contribution via Cash App: $SammieTheRealtor or Venmo: @SammieTheRealtor…

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Ep. 59 - Rebuilding the Frontier: Inside Fort Wayne's Old Fort w/ Harrison Snyder 1:01:47

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Send us a text Strap on your boots and step back in time with us as we explore one of Fort Wayne’s most iconic historic landmarks: The Old Fort. In this episode, historian, reenactor and storyteller Harrison Snyder guides us on a captivating journey through the fort’s rich past—sharing tales of the men and women who lived, worked, and defended this…

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Perspectives of Professionals on California's Recycling Renaissance | The Golden State of Reuse

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California’s water recycling movement has evolved from experiments to expansion—driven by progressive regulations, proven technology, and positive public trust. In this episode, Traci Minamide, Greg Wetterau, and Roshanak Aflaki of CDM Smith share expert insights from decades of experience advancing reuse across the Golden State. They reflect on th…

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Why Washington Must Do More For Water

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Water’s future depends on sustainable funding, bipartisan policy, and stronger public communication. In this conversation from the Reservoir Center in Washington, D.C., Adam Krantz of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) explains how federal investments and advocacy are shaping the next chapter for America’s water infrastructure…

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How AI helps the McLaren F1 Team make every second count 38:00

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The world record for fastest pit stop—a mere 1.8 seconds—was set by the McLaren F1 Team at the Qatar Grand Prix in 2023. It’s an incredible feat of speed and choreography; a pit stop that fast can’t happen without a team of people operating at peak human performance. But as Dan Keyworth explains, AI plays a crucial role, too. As the Director of Bus…

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Ep. 58 - Geodes and Birds: Travy J's and Brads Wild Travels 1:19:24

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Send us a text In this episode of Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, Brad and Travy take their love for the outdoors on two very different adventures. Brad heads deep into the heart of Texas, chasing the calls of rare and beautiful birds across open prairies and quiet wetlands. From early morning songbirds to the dusty trails under a big southern sky, …

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Lost in Red Tape: How STEPP Could Fix America’s Stormwater Rules

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Across the U.S., stormwater regulations form a confusing patchwork that slows innovation and complicates compliance for communities and companies alike. In this episode from WEFTEC, Jay Holtz of Oldcastle Infrastructure explains how this fragmented system has evolved — and why it’s time for change. He outlines the challenges posed by thousands of d…

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How Activated Carbon Cleans Water

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Activated carbon is a frontline solution in the fight against PFAS and other contaminants in water. In this episode, Brandon Hamilton of Norit explains how activated carbon works like a “rigid sponge” —using its complex pore structures to trap everything from volatile organics to microscopic chemicals. He breaks down why utilities are increasingly …

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Ep. 57 - Manistee River Loop: Tips, Tales, and Trail Insights 1:29:43

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Send us a text Join us as we recap our backpacking trip on the Manistee River Loop! We share trail tips, gear advice, and stories from the journey. Whether you’re planning your own hike or just love the outdoors, this episode has it all. Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: @bustedpretty.bsky.social Join us: bustedpretty.com Listen to us …

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How Los Angeles Is Building a Drought-Proof Future | The Golden State of Reuse

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Los Angeles is turning recycled water into real-world resilience—protecting aquifers from seawater intrusion, powering industry, gaining public support, and building a next-generation supply that reduces dependence on imported sources. At Terminal Island, Dean Taylor explains how this pioneering facility evolved from discharging into the harbor to …

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How Utilities Can Adapt To Ever-Changing Water Quality

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Utilities across the country are facing shifting water quality challenges — from changing influent chemistry to tightening discharge limits. This demands smarter monitoring and faster response. In this episode, Carlos Williams of Hach shares how utilities are adapting to this evolving landscape through advanced analysis and real-time data. He expla…

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Ep. 56 - From Stream to Field: Dinnes McGill on the Future of Hunting and Fishing 1:10:20

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with lifelong outdoorsman Dinnes McGill to explore where his deep passion for hunting and fishing began. Dinnes shares early memories that shaped his respect for the land and the wildlife that call it home, and opens up about his concerns for the future of our lakes, streams, and forests. From the quiet l…

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This poet discovered AI and fell back in love with his creative career 41:24

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Iain Thomas is a poet, author, and the Chief Innovation Officer at Sounds Fun—an advertising and creative agency that he co-founded with the belief that human creativity could be enhanced, rather than diminished, with the help of AI. It’s a realization that actually began to dawn on Iain a few years prior, after his mother died. He wasn’t sure how …

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AI Goes Underground To Inspect Our Sewers

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Artificial intelligence is transforming how cities understand and manage their underground water infrastructure. In this episode, Eric Sullivan of SewerAI explains how computer vision and the cloud are revolutionizing the inspection and maintenance of wastewater systems. Technology automatically detects and classifies defects in sewer pipes using A…

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Ep. 55 - Round Two: The Great National Parks Trivia Throwdown! 45:52

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Send us a text Think you know your National Parks? Think again. We're back with another round of National Parks Trivia, and this time we’re diving deep into the weird, wild, and wonderfully obscure corners of America’s most beloved landscapes. Expect laughs, light competition, and maybe a few moments where we all collectively question our education…

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The Ways Orange County Leads The Water World | The Golden State of Reuse

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Orange County shows how water recycling moves from idea to impact—linking history, science, and workforce to make reuse mainstream. At Irvine Ranch Water District, Paul Cook explains how a simple visual breakthrough—the now-iconic purple pipe—was created in the 1980s to clearly mark recycled water and build public trust, a standard that spread acro…

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From Curiosity To Solution: A Student's Journey In Water Science

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Annabelle Rayson’s journey into water science began on the shores of Lake Huron and has grown into an award-winning pursuit of global impact. A student at Harvard University and winner of the 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize, Annabelle shares how her childhood curiosity about the Great Lakes evolved into groundbreaking research and real-world prob…

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How SUEZ Is Importing Innovation To North America

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SUEZ is aiming to ignite innovation in North America by bringing its 160 years of global water expertise and thousands of patented treatment technologies to utilities across the continent. In this conversation from WEFTEC, Joshua Cantone and Abigail Antolovich of SUEZ share how the company is focused on empowering utilities with advanced tools and …

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The distillery with an AI-backed plan to lift their spirits 33:29

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Bespoken Spirits isn’t your typical whiskey distillery. Yes, they’re based in the American bourbon heartland of Lexington, Kentucky, and yes, they often make private label whiskeys for clients. But everything from how Bespoken Spirits distills their whiskey to how they market it is done with the help of AI. Jordan Spitzer, their head of flavor, can…

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Ep. 54 - Load It Right: Backpack Packing 101 1:21:58

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Send us a text This week on Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, we’re getting into packing your pack from the top lid to the hip belt. What goes where, why it matters, and how to keep your gear balanced, dry, and easy to grab when you need it most. We’ll break down how to layer your load — heavy gear in the middle, quick grabs on top, sleep stuff on the…

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The State Of Research On PFAS

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PFAS remains one of water’s toughest and most urgent challenges — a class of thousands of persistent compounds still only partly understood but deeply embedded in modern life and the environment. In this episode, Peter Grevatt, CEO of The Water Research Foundation, discusses the state of PFAS research, including how science is closing critical know…

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Ep. 53 - Sharing the Path: The Art of Being "Trail Kind" 54:17

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Send us a text This week we dive into the unwritten rules of the trail — from right-of-way and passing, to respecting nature and fellow hikers. We call it the art of being Trail Kind. Whether you’re a weekend wanderer or a thru-hiker, tune in for tips, laughs, and stories about what makes the trail experience better for everyone. Email us at: buste…

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#33 - Pastor Lonnie Curl Of Lamb's Chapel Christian Center 1:25:51

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How San Diego Is Building a Recycled Water Future | The Golden State of Reuse

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San Diego is proving that the future of water is recycled. This episode visits Santee Lakes—one of California’s earliest examples of water reuse—with Kyle Swanson of Padre Dam Municipal Water District, who explains how a 1960s experiment turned wastewater into a beloved community asset and a model for the world. The story then moves to the North Ci…

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These people made an internal podcast. AI helped them reach the whole team 38:08

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Amanda Cupido doesn’t speak Spanish or French. But using AI, she and her team helped a global nonprofit make their internal podcast more accessible to as many employees as possible. Amanda is an audio producer and the founder of a production company called Lead Podcasting. One of her clients is a global nonprofit with over 35,000 employees—and not …

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Ep. 52 - Roots in the City: A Man Named Birch and the Detroit Arboretum 1:37:55

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Send us a text This week on Busted Knees & Pretty Trees, we sit down with Andrew “Birch” Kemp — co-founder and co-director of the Detroit Arboretum. From planting roots in the city to growing a living legacy, Birch shares how trees are shaping the future of Detroit and why green spaces matter more than ever. Tune in for stories of community, conser…

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#32 - The Florence Flamingos W/ Mitchell Lister and Blake Bearden 57:37

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Send us a text Florence Flamingos Website: https://florenceflamingos.com/ Follow The Flamingos on IG: https://www.instagram.com/floflamingos/?hl=en Follow The Flamingos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floflamingos/ Support This Podcast: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FlorenceFoodies You can also make a contribution via Cash App: $SammieTheRe…

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Meet the Hydro20: Wavemakers for Water Sustainability

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Introducing the Hydro20, a group of twenty individuals celebrated for driving change, disrupting norms, and doing good for water sustainability across the United States. The Hydro20 is an initiative of waterloop, a nonprofit news outlet, and was announced during Climate Week NYC at the Rethinking Water conference hosted by Columbia University. The …

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Ep. 51 - Hygiene On Trail 46:46

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Send us a text This week on Busted Knees and Pretty Trees we’re tackling the unglamorous—but absolutely essential—side of life on the trail: hygiene! From washing up in the wild, to brushing those teeth under the stars, and yes… even the fine art of pooping outdoors. Join us as we break down the tips, tricks, and laughs that keep you clean, fresh, …

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#31 - Travis Merritts 2:17:33

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Send us a text #Jordan #LebronJames #Cowboys #Eagles #realestate #podcast #florencefoodies #florencesc Teams Bulls Beat In Playoffs With Multiple Hall Of Famers 👇 1991 Detroit Pistons (Thomas, Dumars, Rodman) – 3 Hall of Famers. (Swept) 1991 Los Angeles Lakers (Johnson, Worthy, Divac) – 3 Hall of Famers. 1995 Orlando Magic (O’Neal, Penny Hardaway) …

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For these shipwreck-hunting humans, AI is part of the crew 30:39

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Very few people get paid to visit shipwrecks—but for Stephanie Gandulla, it’s all part of the job. Stephanie is a scuba diver, maritime archeologist, and resource protection coordinator for the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The agency safeguards Lake Huron’s historic shipwrecks, many of which have yet to be discovered. That’s where Katie S…

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Ep. 50 - Season 5 Finale! 56:05

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Send us a text Season 5 was a milestone filled with incredible conversations and unforgettable moments. We sat down with inspiring guests like Trevor Edmonson, Whitney Yoerger, and Augie, who each brought unique perspectives and stories to share. Listeners joined us for quirky game nights that kept things lighthearted and fun, while the ever-entert…

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#30 - The Florence Center W/ Jane & Brittany 1:06:36

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Send us a text https://www.florencecenter.com/ Support This Podcast: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FlorenceFoodies You can also make a contribution via Cash App: $SammieTheRealtor or Venmo: @SammieTheRealtorBy Samuel Fryer

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Ep. 49 - Volunteering for the Wild with Alyssa Augustyniak! 1:20:22

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Send us a text This week on Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, we chat with Alyssa, a boots-on-the-ground conservationist turning mud, sweat, and data into real change. From fieldwork to community action, hear how hands-on volunteering and data collecting keep our wild spaces thriving. Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: @bustedpretty.bsky.s…

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Inside Infrastructure: How Valves Check The Flow

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Inside infrastructure, there’s a simple device called check valves quietly protecting water systems from chaos, stopping dirty water from flowing backward, and keeping everything running smoothly amid bigger storms, tighter regulations, and growing cities. In this episode, Cal Hayes from Proco Products explains the vital role of check valves. He ex…

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#29 - Louis Hill 2 1:15:15

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Send us a text Support This Podcast: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FlorenceFoodies You can also make a contribution via Cash App: $SammieTheRealtor or Venmo: @SammieTheRealtorBy Samuel Fryer

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Why the hot new ingredient in this chef’s pantry is AI 33:02

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Ian Ramirez has spent his career finding innovative ways to make mouth-watering meals for clients—and one of his latest ingredients is artificial intelligence. As a chef, culinary consultant, and co-founder of Mad Honey Culinary Studio and Goods, he’s the guy that brands hire to get their product on restaurant menus, and make it look and taste good…

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Ep. 48 - Quirky Truths & Twisted Lies with Paddy 51:02

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Send us a text Get ready for game night, Paddy-style! With his quirky twist, he takes the helm for Two Truths and a Lie. Expect laughs, surprises, and a dash of unexpected knowledge. Come hang out, play along, and see if you can spot the lie! Email us at: [email protected] Follow us: @bustedpretty.bsky.social Join us: bustedpretty.com Listen t…

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Coming soon: Season two 1:54

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Working Smarter is back for season two! Starting September 3, we’re going beyond the hype and headlines to bring you stories about real people using AI to do more of what they love about their jobs. From the F1 track to the kitchen—and even the bottom of a lake—learn how new tools are helping creatives, makers, visionaries, and their teams think bi…

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Ep. 47 - The Bird is the Word w/ Indiana Audubon Society's Whitney Yoerger! 1:32:11

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Send us a text This week on Busted Knees and Pretty Trees, we’re spreading our wings with bird conservationist Whitney Yoerger from the Indiana Audubon Society! From the importance of land conservation to creating accessible birding spaces, Whitney shares her passion for protecting habitats and connecting people to the world of birds. We also dive …