Best Huntoon Podcasts (2025)

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Top 10 posts of 2025 holiday extravaganza with Joe Gulotti 1:34:05

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6d ago1:34:05

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Joe Gulotti joined me to give the doublecut treatment to the top posts of 2025 on the ATC blog, plus a bit of holiday extravaganza. Blog post discussed is: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/top-10-posts-2025/ National Links Trust updates: https://www.nationallinkstrust.org/whats-happening-now Petition to keep D.C.'s publich courses out of politic…

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Nutrient recommendations when clippings are removed vs. returned 19:41

3d ago19:41

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When grass clippings are returned to the turf, the quantity of nutrients required as fertilizer is decreased. In this episode I discuss how I handle the clippings returned situation. Blog post discussed is: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/clippings-removed-or-returned/ Also discussed how to get a quick estimate of grass nutrient use: https://ww…

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Soil nutrient values in units of "years of use" rather than units of ppm 21:58

19d ago21:58

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The #MLSN method for nutrient recommendations involves an MLSN value that the soil is not supposed to drop below. But what does this value mean, when converted from the usual units of ppm (mg/kg) to how many years it would take grass to use that much of the element? The blog post discussed is https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/soil-nutrients-and-e…

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Paula Sliefert-Sports Field Managers Associations CEO 55:40

15d ago55:40

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Send us a text Paula joins Jon and Jeff to share some insights into her new role as the CEO of the National Sports Field Managers Association. Fresh off of a leg of her listening tour, to receive feedback from the membership. She chats about the challenges and opportunities ahead for her and the Board of Directors.…

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How to make greens soft, and the opposite, making soft greens harder 18:25

1M ago18:25

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This episode explains the steps I'd take to change greens from too hard (surface hardness and ball bounce, not hard as in difficulty) to just right. It follows that the opposite steps could be taken to move greens from too soft to just right. The blog post discussed is https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/to-keep-green-soft/ The ball bounce video fr…

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Mark Mares Talks Pittsburgh Sports! 45:49

29d ago45:49

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Send us a text Mark makes the Pittsburgh Dad seem like he is from Cincinnati! We talk all things Pittsburgh sports, a "don't want to miss episode" for sure!By Jeff

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Sand quantity as depth, and a suggestion to measure sand application rates 24:24

1M ago24:24

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Expressing sand quantities as a depth makes communication easier. But to know the depth, you need to know how much sand was applied to begin with. I've been surprised at how many turf managers don't know the exact amount applied. This short episode explains why I think you should measure sand amounts. Blog post discussed was https://www.asianturfgr…

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Nina Johnson- Banana Ball Chief of Staff 55:30

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Send us a text Longtime youth baseball advocate has jumped to be the Chief of Staff of Banana Ball. The Savanah Bananas's hit the ground running and have not looked back. They now have 6 teams and are holding their first Banana Ball Draft! With millions of people on the waiting list for tickets the "Fan First" mentality is what they are living on t…

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The right rate for N and sand topdressing: how I do it 21:42

2M ago21:42

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I explain how I answered a couple questions about how much N and how much sand a particular grass might require. Specifically, I recommend adjusting N based on #ClipVol and sand based on #OM246. Blog post discussed: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/sand-nitrogen-measuring-guessing/ OM246 calculator: https://asianturfgrass.shinyapps.io/om246/ Rea…

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Usage rates for #ClipVol and #MLSN on golf courses in New York 26:53

2M ago26:53

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The New York Golf Economic & Environmental Impact Report has interesting results for MLSN and ClipVol usage in New York. 58% of golf courses measure clipping volume and 47% interpret soil tests using MLSN. Blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/survey-says-mlsn-clipping-volume-golf-courses-new-york/ Full report: https://www.newyorkgolfimpac…

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James Huntoon- Horry-Georgetown Technical College 45:49

3M ago45:49

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Send us a text Professor of Golf and Sports Turf Management joins us to talk about the golf and sports turf program that he directs. James is helping to fill the void of golf professionals in the Mrytle Beach area and is turning out some incredible graduates.By Jeff

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Fertilizer quotes from Piper, Oakley, and Arthur, and #MLSN 34:38

3M ago34:38

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Piper and Oakley wrote that "there is nothing mysteriously beneficial in their formulas" and that mixed fertilizers are "extensively advertised" but "are not to be recommended." Arthur wrote that soil testing is a "commercial gimmick" and that fine turf with clippings collected needs only "a little nitrogen in spring, no phosphates, and very little…

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Turfgrass soil sample depth, and what a pesticide-free golf course looks like (photo gallery) 42:07

3M ago42:07

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I explain why I recommend collecting soil nutrient samples to a 10 cm (4 inch depth). I also discuss the importance of repeated soil sampling in order to check the change in test results over time. I look at a photo gallery from the 2025 Danish Golf Championship. Posts discussed include: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/recommended-soil-sampling…

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Season 1 Episode 14 Rob Guthrie- Little League International 57:12

3M ago57:12

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Send us a text Rob is the Head Sporturf Manager for Little League International. He is responsible for the stadium fields and practice facility in Williamsport PA, home of the Little League Baseball World Series.By Jeff

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The Short Grammar book and summer internships with Jim Huntoon 1:03:33

4M ago1:03:33

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My Short Grammar of Greenkeeping book is one of the required books for turf class at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in South Carolina. Professor Jim Huntoon joined me to discuss the book, why he uses it for teaching, and how the internship (or summer cooperative work experience) program works. We discussed this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.…

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Humidity, heat, mid-round lunches, saunas, and the ITRC with Janne Lehto 40:43

5M ago40:43

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Janne Lehto from Hirsala Golf in Finland attended the 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference (ITRC) in Japan. We discussed the heat and humidity in Japan during summer, saunas, his golfing experiences in Japan, and the ITRC. The blog post with information about heat and humidity is: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/japan-hot-humid-lati…

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Dr. Andrew Miller, Toro Turf Academy, Brentsville VA 1:02:40

5M ago1:02:40

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Send us a text Dr. Miller is the voice of Tiger Turfgrass another podcast, but in this episode he tells of his work at Brentsville HS in Brentsville VA. He has a turf education program that is giving High School students real world experience and life skills. he has over 200 students enrolled in the program and they have won countless national fiel…

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Layers in the rootzone and turf performance with John Forrest and Jeff Austen 1:00:28

5M ago1:00:28

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John Forrest and Jeff Austen joined me from Western Australia to discuss layers in the rootzone, the educational system and apprenticeships, and sand. We looked at photos of layers in this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/layers-in-the-rootzone/ Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/ Find a suite o…

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Gradation, particle size distribution, sand, and more sand with Adam Moeller 59:48

5M ago59:48

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How do you compare sands to show to what degree one is finer or coarser than another? I've been trying to figure out an easy way to visualize this with comparison to reference materials. Adam Moeller joined me to discuss sands, Ksat, the coefficient of uniformity, particle sizes, and more. We discussed this blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com…

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Regional MLSN and the soil nutrient levels producing good turf with John Emerson 1:06:26

5M ago1:06:26

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John Emerson is an extension agent for the University of Delaware who has completed a statewide soil sampling project from good performing turf across the state. We talked about this project, and about nutrient management of turfgrass more generally, in this episode. We discussed this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/good-turf-bad-turf-and…

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The median particle size of sand used for putting green rootzones and topdressing 19:37

5M ago19:37

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The D50 is a value that represents the median particle diameter in a sand. I calculated the D50 for 302 sands from around the world, and 15% of them are finer than the limit defined by the USGA Recommendations for a Method of Putting Green Construction. Read about this at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/d50-median-sand-diameter/ Read more about…

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George Bowman- Head Professional at Oakhurst Golf and Country Club 45:04

5M ago45:04

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Send us a text Jon and Jeff host the FIRST PGA Club Pro to Ace a hole during the PGA Championship. George tells the story about the experience and tells us more about his time as a golfer. This is a must not miss episode.By Jeff

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Matt Giese- Technical Field Manager, Syngenta 45:46

6M ago45:46

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Send us a text Jeff and Jon host Matt Giese, Technical Field Manager, Syngenta on this weeks show. They talk about new products on the horizon, old products that are still getting the job done and some thoughts on biologicals.By Jeff

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Luke and Ryan of Green Image Lawncare 49:46

6M ago49:46

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Send us a text Luke Zimmerman and Ryan Freed of Green Image Lawncare join the show and talk about their business and friendship. How the industry brought them together and what their Penn State family has meant to them both professionally and personal.By Jeff

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How to find the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) anywhere 36:54

6M ago36:54

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I explain that moving from full sun to tree shade reduced photosynthetically active radiation by about 80%. I show an app, and a PACE Turf document, that will allow you to find both PPFD and DLI no matter where you are located. I discussed these links: - https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/shade-and-sun/ - https://asianturfgrass.shinyapps.io/ppfd_b…

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Tim Moraghan, Aspire Golf and former Championship Agronomist for USGA. 1:10:42

6M ago1:10:42

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Send us a text Jeff and Jon host Timothy Moraghan, Aspire Golf. Tim was formerly the Championship Agronomist for USGA. In the aftermath of the US Open we talk about what's involved in preparing for nan event of that caliber and his greatest memories of almost 20 years of Championships.By Jeff

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The GvX, #OM246, and #MLSN with John Petrovsky 1:15:22

6M ago1:15:22

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John Petrovsky is manager of USGA Green Section Education. He is also the host of the USGA Green Section podcast. We discussed a recent episode about GvX that had an especially insightful quote from Chris Tritabaugh. Also, the U.S. Open, championship golf, clipping volume, and even a bit about MLSN. Links for topics we discussed include: USGA Green…

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GP and ClipVol in the UK with Geoff Fenn 52:56

7M ago52:56

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Geoff Fenn and I discussed the use of the turfgrass growth potential (GP) in the UK, optimum temperatures, the GvX, clipping volume, and more in this episode that started with a look at this blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/number-between-1-0-using-the-turfgrass-growth-potential/ See also this on GP and adjustments: https://www.asiant…

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James Nagle, Nagle Design Works 42:36

7M ago42:36

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Send us a text Jeff and Jon host golf course designer, James Nagle, Nagle Design Works. We talk about all the different components that are a part of succesful design. Jim talks about his favorite hole, and the different projects that he is currently working on. What a fabulous person. I won't want to miss episode.…

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Trusting God in Anxiety (Philippians 4:1-9)

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By By: Aaron Long

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Doing Church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28)

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By By: Jon Vinter

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Green speed went down by 0.6 inches per hour 40:20

7M ago40:20

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I discussed some green speed and green firmness data from measurements made at the Sky RKB Ladies Classic tournament, and I explained why the geometric mean rather than the arithmetic mean can be especially useful (and safe) when dealing with soil nutrient data. Green speed change from morning to afternoon: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/speed…

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The Day (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)

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By By: Jon Vinter

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Parousia (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

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By By: Jon Vinter

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Stephen Campbell, Penn State Extension talks Careers in Turf 38:51

8M ago38:51

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Send us a text Jeff and Jon host Stephen Campbell, Penn State Extension and they talk about Stephens grad work. It wasn't your typical grad work! He focused on exposing High School students to Turf as a viable career! Great and much needed work to keep the pipeline full of potential employees.By Jeff

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Learning & remembering from a year of turf photos 43:25

8M ago43:25

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In this episode I picked some of my favorite photos from 2024, and I remembered what I learned from them. From roots, layers, OM246, zoysia greens, and drought, to loupes, turf farms, compost, and bermudagrass. I discussed this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/flights-favorite-turf-photos-2024/ Here's the sand vs. compost ball bounce video…

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The Good Life (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)

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By By: Jon Vinter

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A Holy Longing (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:12)

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By By: Jon Vinter

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Stephen "Cutter" Burke Caddy at Pebble Beach talks life! 41:58

8M ago41:58

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Send us a text After 26 years of caddying Stephen "Cutter" Burke talks about taking a 6.5 mile walk with someone new every day! Cutter does the math for us on the number of loops he has walked and shares some of the most memorable golfers he has carried for. We start the conversation about his book which you can find at https://www.cutterthecaddie.…

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Surface firmness and soil water content 15:23

8M ago15:23

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There have been a lot of conversations about soil water content and surface hardness (firmness). I discuss some measurements that I have made, and suggest some of the old posts on the ATC website that discuss this topic. Specific posts discussed include: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/measuring-surface-hardness-on-greens-fairways-and-approache…

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King of Fire (Hebrews 12:18-29)

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By By: Josh Huntoon

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The turf GvX for checking grass growth with Jason Haines 33:12

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Jason came up with the GvX idea in a flash of inspiration that he describes here. This is the actual growth of the grass compared to the expected growth of the grass, and it has surprising practical implications. We discussed the development and use of the #TurfGvX in this episode. We discussed this blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/ex…

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Living plant material (and thatch) are part of #OM246 too 16:57

8M ago16:57

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Achieving the lowest possible #OM246 total organic material value is not desirable, because the living plant material is part of the OM measured with this method. I discussed this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/om246-measures-living-om-too/ @keyakeeper469 and I discussed 8 years of OM246 in https://youtu.be/8B3FQhvSIdI OM246 project page…

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The Triumph and Glory of Christ (Revelation 5:1-14)

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By By: Jon Vinter

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Dr. Rob Golembiewski Technical Service Director, Atticus Talks Turf! 52:39

9M ago52:39

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Send us a text Dr. Rob Golembiewski, Technical Services Director for Atticus and field hockey play by play announcer talks Turf with Jon and Jeff. They talk about summer patch disease control. What a fantastic conversation about Rob's work during his time at Michigan State and the legendary Dr. Joe Vargas.…

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Calculation of the average daily temperature 17:51

8M ago17:51

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A common way to calculate average daily temperature is to take the sum of the daily maximum and daily minimum temperatures, and to divide by two. A better statistical approximation of the average temperature is to take measurements made every hour and then to find the mean value of those continuous measurements. This blog post shows a comparison of…

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Hosanna (John 12:12-19)

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By By: Jon Vinter

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The Gospel of God (1 Thessalonians 2:1-16)

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By By: Jon Vinter

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Dr. Chase Straw, Assistant Professor at Penn State Turf 45:52

9M ago45:52

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Send us a text Dr. Straw talks about his research at Penn State and introduces himself to a new geographic area after stops in Minnesota and Texas. Hailing from Kentucky we dive into his technology research and learn what drives him to learn every day!By Jeff

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Commendable (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)

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By By: Jon Vinter