Best Dan Andersen Podcasts (2025)

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The Inside Sale: What It Really Takes to Market and Move Good Horses 51:46

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Send us a text In this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal takes you behind the scenes of Big Sky Horse Sales, The Colorado Horse Sale, and The Southern Belle Classic — three unique events, all built on the same foundation of honesty, quality, and connection. From building buyer trust to crafting transparent marketing that actually converts, …

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Feed, Fields, and Footprints: Sustainability of Iowa's Feed Supply 36:36

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In this episode, Dan Andersen and Luke Soko discuss the carbon intensity of Iowa's livestock feed supply chain. The discussion emphasizes the potential for reducing emissions through efficient farming practices and the future market opportunities for low-carbon feed.

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The Queen Of Hustle ~ Whitley Sharp 41:20

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Send us a text This week on Horses, Hope & Hustle, we sit down with Whitley Sharp — professional barrel racer, veterinarian’s wife, and the true definition of a go-getter. Whitley shares her journey through the highs and lows of rodeo life, balancing the demands of competition while continuing to pursue her dreams. From early mornings in the barn t…

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277. Maggie Gram 57:33

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Maggie Gram is a writer, cultural historian, and designer. She’s the author of the new book, The Invention of Design, and her writing as appeared in n+1 and The New York Times. She also leads an experience design team at Google in New York. In this conversation, Jarrett and Maggie talk about how she wrote her book, the evolution of how we talk abou…

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The Rebrand ~ Crystal Show 43:16

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Send us a text Big news, y’all — The Andersen Show just got a fresh brand with a name that says it all. Welcome to Horses, Hope & Hustle — the same honest conversations, Western grit, and real-life lessons you’ve come to expect, now with a title that truly reflects the heart of this show. In this episode, I’m sharing why the change felt right, what…

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276. Amale Andraos & Dan Wood 1:05:54

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Amale Andraos and Dan Wood are the founders of WORKac, an architecture office working across a range of scales with an emphasis on public, cultural, or civic projects all around the world. Amale is also professor at Columbia GSAPP, where she also served as dean from 2014-2021, and Dan has taught most recently at Columbia and Yale. They’ve also publ…

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275. David Godshall & Kasey Toomey 56:55

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David Godshall and Kasey Toomey are partners at Terremoto, a landscape architecture design studio based in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Founded by Godshall and Alain Peauroi, Terremoto creates gardens that blend material exploration and conceptual ideas that seek to do right by the land while also acknowledging the laborer, the wildlife, and Indig…

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Inside the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative: Rethinking Nitrogen Rates 29:37

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In this episode, Dan Andersen is joined by Mitch Baum to explore the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative - an effort to improve nitrogen management on farms. They delve into how on-farm nitrogen rate trials are being utilized to maximize nitrogen efficiency and introduce N-FACTS, a new tool designed to help farmers optimize nitrogen use for improved yields an…

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NRCHA Hall of Fame Trainer ~ Dan Roeser 26:41

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Send us a text NRCHA Hall of Fame professional, Dan Roeser has built a career defined by longevity, integrity, and excellence in the reined cow horse industry. With over 40 years of showing cowhorses he had some great advice for up and coming trainers. Dan is known for developing horses with long, successful show careers, including multiple Supreme…

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274. Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby 1:04:28

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Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby use design as a medium to interrogate our relationship to reality. They are the authors of multiple books, including 2013’s Speculative Everything and 2025’s Not Here, Not Now. Until recently, they were professors of Design and Social Inquiry at The New School where they ran the Design Realities Lab. In this conversatio…

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Garth Gardiner of Gardiner Quarter Horses 53:32

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Send us a text In this episode of The Andersen Show, Crystal sits down with Garth Gardiner—family man, NRCHA judge, and co-founder of Gardiner Quarter Horses alongside his wife, Amanda. Together, the Gardiners have built a program recently acknowledged as NRCHA Million Dollar Breeders, known for producing top notch horses. Garth shares his journey …

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273. Nick Foster 1:07:28

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Nick Foster is a futures designer and author of the new book Could Should Might Don’t: How We Think About The Future. Trained as an industrial designer, he has spent his career exploring the future for a range of companies, most recently as the Head of Design at Google X, where he led a team of designers, researchers, and prototypers in the company…

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Harvest Hazards: Manure Management and Farm Safety 25:27

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Dan Andersen shares essential manure safety tips for Iowa’s fall harvest season, focusing on road safety, health and wellness, and confined space hazards. He emphasizes proper equipment lighting, rest and hydration, gas detection, and PPE to prevent accidents and ensure worker safety. Show resources: Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Cen…

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Starting, Becoming, Being ~ Crystal Andersen 50:50

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Send us a text In this solo episode I talk about the adventure of entrepreneurship & dream chasing the starting, becoming and being. These are some of my personal experiences during this journey and I hope you find something relatable in my morning rambling! Hey there, and welcome to The Andersen Show – your new favorite corner of the internet. Whe…

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Legalities with Cowboy Legal ~ Rives White 51:14

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Send us a text Attorney Rives White sat down with us today as we discussed legalities of horse selling, buying and business in general. Not only is Rives an attorney he is invested in the horse industry as a showman/ team roper, veterinarian's husband and even raising some of their own. As a general rule of thumb Rives suggests CYA and straight up–…

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272. Joel Towers 1:05:26

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Joel Towers is the president of The New School in New York City. Trained as an architect, President Towers joined the school in 2004, first as a faculty member and director of Sustainable Design and Urban Ecology and most recently as executive dean of Parsons School of Design from 2009 to 2019. In this conversation, Jarrett and President Towers tal…

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30+ Years of Starting From Scratch ~ Lance Most 1:14:36

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Send us a text The best thing I inherited was a work ethic” as Lance Most of Most Quarter Horses says. Lance found his passion of horses early in life and has spent the last 30+ years building and perfecting his horse program. All of Lance’s stock is proven in one way or another and he strives to breed conformational correct horses that will hold u…

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The Horse Show Husband ~ Steve Love 1:16:56

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Send us a text Many of you will know him as The Horse Show Husband and have seen or heard of his infamous writing of Horse Show experiences. Steve Love- cowboy turned ranch horse horse show husband shares his expertise in being a horse show husband, his relatable (and hilarious) perspectives of horse shows and how he has found a way to enjoy a mutu…

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Foaming at the Pit: Causes, Consequences, and What We've Learned 47:45

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Manure foam – what is it, why does it happen, and why should you care? In this episode, Dan Andersen breaks down the bubbling mystery of manure foam, the science, the risks, and the research. He also explores best practices to stay safe and informed based on years of research and forming instances across the Midwest, explores what is happening unde…

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Roping with Purpose: Faith, Grit & The Power of Mindset 42:00

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with professional breakaway roper Tiffany Ogren, whose journey goes far beyond the arena. From battling self-doubt to trusting God’s timing, she shares how faith, mindset and relentless grit shaped both her career and her calling. Whether you’re chasing a calf, a dream, or just trying to keep you…

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211. Lydia Kallipoliti (Originally aired 3/30/22) 50:27

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Lydia Kallipoliti is an architect, engineer, and scholar. She is an assistant professor at the Cooper Union School of Architecture, the author of the book The Architecture of Closed Worlds and is the co-curator of the 2022 Tallinn Architecture Biennale. In this conversation, Jarrett and Lydia talk about being an architect who doesn’t build, Lydia’s…

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“You’ll never ride again” to “NRCHA Worlds Greatest Non Pro Champion" 43:02

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Send us a text Stefani Wagley is an absolute force to be reckoned with in the show pen most recently claiming the title of NRCHA Worlds Greatest Non Pro Champion. Her hard work and dedication to her goals is evident- but her story of overcoming a horrific head on collision is nothing short of an inspiration. Hey there, and welcome to The Andersen S…

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Life with Jerry Gereghty 57:36

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Send us a text The man- the myth- the legend- Jerry Gereghty! When it comes to life Jerry has lived it to the fullest and is one of the most cheerful, kind and genuine people I’ve ever met. If you meet Jerry he is sure to put a smile on your face with a funny remark or kind word. At the ripe age of 86 Jerry still competes in cowhorse events- while …

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194. Zak Kyes (Originally aired 8/4/21) 41:53

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Zak Kyes is the creative director and founder of Zak Group where he leads projects for cultural and commercial clients across scales and mediums. From 2006 to 2016, he was the art director of the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London and in 2007 he curated with Mark Owens Forms of Inquiry: The Architecture of Critical Graphic D…

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Following Your Calling from God 40:35

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Send us a text Pastor Scott Mathis joins us today to share his story of “faithless” to following God’s calling of leading in the roll of Pastor. He shares his experiences and how you too can start leaning into your own faith, where to start in the bible and great places to follow. I admire the welcoming, charismatic community Pastor Scott has creat…

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Available or Not: The Nitrogen Guessing Game in Manure Planning 46:31

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In this episode, Dan Andersen discusses nitrogen availability in livestock manure. He dives into PMR 1003, Using Manure Nutrients for Crop Production, which estimates nitrogen availability and the need for updated research to reflect changing manure handling methods and storage practices. Show Notes PMR 1003 Using Manure Nutrients for Crop Producti…

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Building More Than a Horse Sale 54:07

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Send us a text Charlotte Leydon-Volt owner of The Colorado Horse Sales shares with us her intentions of building community more so than just a horse sale. She shares her experience and expertise in running a sale, getting the desired results and what keeps her going. Charlotte is a dear friend of mine that I truly admire for her grit, staying true …

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226. Katherine McCoy (Originally aired 2/1/23) 1:09:28

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Katherine McCoy is a graphic designer and educator. From 1971 to 1995, she was the co-artist-in-residence with Michael McCoy of the pioneering design department at the Cranbook Academy of Art. With Mike, she is the co-author of Cranbrook Design: The New Discourse and continued to teach at a variety of schools around the world. In this conversation,…

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Welcome To The Andersen Show 13:56

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Send us a text Welcome to The Andersen Show, I’m your host Crystal Andersen and I share my story and reason for starting the podcast. I am so excited to start this journey and cannot wait for whats in store! Hey there, and welcome to The Andersen Show – your new favorite corner of the internet. Whether you stumbled in by accident or came here on pu…

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241. Adrian Lahoud (Originally aired 12/6/23) 46:23

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Adrian Lahoud is an architect, urban designer, researcher, and the dean of the School of Architecture at the Royal College of Art. Previously he was director of the MA program at the Centre for Research Architecture at Goldsmiths and a research fellow at Forensic Architecture. In this conversation, Jarrett and Adrian talk about the intersection of …

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From Slurry to Science: Making Manure Data Work for You 41:12

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In this episode, Dan Andersen dives into ManureDB, a tool from the University of Minnesota, which analyzes manure samples from across the United States. Dan discusses the nutrient composition of various manures, the impact of storage type and climate on nutrient concentrations, and the importance of manure sampling. Visit ManureDB at: http://manure…

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74. Peter Mendelsund (Originally aired 5/2/18) 1:17:52

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Peter Mendelsund is a graphic designer, writer, and musician. Until recently he was the associate art director at Alfred A. Knopf where he designed book covers for everyone from James Joyce to Franz Kafka, Stieg Larsson and Simone De Beauvoir. In 2014, he published What We See When We Read and Cover and will publish his first novel, Same Same, next…

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230. Sarah Whiting (Originally aired 3/29/23) 1:00:39

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Sarah Whiting is an architect, writer, editor, and the current dean of Harvard GSD. She is a design principal and co-founder of WW Architecture and from 2010 to 2019, she served as the dean of Rice University's School of Architecture. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on architecture's relationship with politics, economics, and society. Her wr…

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271. Hans Ulrich Obrist 52:33

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Hans Ulrich Obrist is a a curator, critic, and art historian. He’s the artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries in London and the author of many books, including Ways of Curating, A Brief History of Curating, and Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Curating But Were Afraid to Ask. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jarrett and Hans talk…

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270. Sarah Ichioka 57:11

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Sarah Ichioka is an urbanist, strategist, curator, and writer. She’s the author, with Michael Pawlyn, of Flourish: Design Paradigms for our Planetary Emergency and the founder of Desire Lines, a disciplinary studio that helps places, communities, and organizations chart paths toward thriving futures. In this conversation, Jarrett and Sarah talk abo…

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269. Matt Owens 58:19

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Matt Owens is co-founder and Chief Design and Innovation Officer at Athletics, a brand studio based in Brooklyn, and author of the book, A Visible Distance: Craft, Creativity, and the Business of Design. A graduate of Cranbrook’s Graphic Design Program, he previously worked as an art director for Methodfive, founded a small design studio, One9nine,…

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268. Lara Lesmes & Fredrik Hellberg 1:10:50

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Lara Lesmes and Fredrik Hellberg are the founders of Space Popular, an architecture studio that explores relationships between media and the built environment through research, design, and artworks. They are also professors at the Institute of Architecture at the University of Applied Arts Vienna where they run the Architectural Design Studio 2. In…

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Julian Bleecker is a researcher, designer, engineer, and entrepreneur. He runs Near Future Laboratory, a platform and consultancy focused on design fiction. He is the author of Design Fiction: A Short Essay on Design, Science, Fact, and Fiction and co-author of The Manual of Design Fiction, among other titles. In this conversation, Jarrett and Juli…

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Revisiting the Yield Goal Method: Modern Insights on the Yield Goal Method 33:45

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In this month’s episode, Dan Andersen and Luke Soko discuss the yield goal method for manure management in Iowa, which estimates nitrogen needs based on expected corn yield. They also look at the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative, which is generating yield response curves to improve nitrogen management. The discussion highlights the need for updated nitroge…

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266. Mike Pepi 57:41

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Mike Pepi is a critic and technologist who writes about art, culture, and technology. He is the author of the new book, Against Platforms: Surviving Digital Utopia, which is both a work of technology criticism and an analysis of how we talk about Silicon Valley. His other writing has appeared in Frieze, e-flux, Artforum, and The Brooklyn Rail. In t…

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265. Elizabeth Diller 49:51

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Elizabeth Diller is a partner and co-founder of Diller Scofidio + Renfro where she’s worked on a range of buildings including New York’s The Shed, the Highline, and an expansion of MoMA. Since 1981, the studio’s practices has spanned architecture, urban design, installation art, multi-media performance, digital media, and print, all of which is fea…

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Spreading Success: Inside Iowa's Manure Industry 36:13

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Dan Andersen and Tony Mensing dive deep into the Iowa commercial manure application industry, uncovering fascinating insights from a 2024 survey. They explore the key concerns facing the industry, including the high costs of equipment, labor challenges, and application capacity issues, and highlight the role of seasonal employees in ensuring smooth…

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264. Andrea Trimarchi & Simone Farresin 51:26

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Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin are the founders of Formafantasma, a research-driven design studio based in Milan and Rotterdam that investigates the ecological, historical, political, and social forces shaping the discipline of design. In this conversation, Jarrett talks with Andrea and Simone about the role of research in their studio, movin…

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Timing is Everything: Reducing Methane Emissions with Manure Management 23:53

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In this edition of Talkin’ Crap, Dan Andersen and Jake Willsea discuss how the frequency and timing of manure application can significantly impact methane emissions, with Jake's research showing that adjusting application timing can reduce emissions by up to 50%. They also explore the potential financial benefits of carbon credits. Methane Emission…

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263. Nicolay Boyadjiev 54:48

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Nicolay Boyadjiev is an architect and creative director based between Copenhagen, Sofia and Mexico City. He is the Director of the Practice Lab at re:arc institute, where he oversees research, strategy and new explorations prototyping alternatives models for philanthropy in architecture. Previously, he was Co-Director of Strelka Institute’s influen…

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262. Jack Murphy 59:35

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Jack Murphy is the executive editor of The Architect’s Newspaper. He studied architecture at MIT and Rice University and previously edited PLAT Journal and Cite, the publication of the Rice Design Alliance. In this episode, Jarrett and Jack talk about the history of The Architect’s Newspaper, the value of printed publications, and the relationship …

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Cold Weather, Hot Topics: Winter Manure Management 34:25

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In this episode of Talkin' Crap, Dan Andersen and Luke Soko discuss the challenges and best practices for winter solid manure application. They highlight the risks associated with winter manure application, such as nutrient movement due to frozen or snow-covered ground, and the importance of following state regulations. Find show notes here.…

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261. Gregory Wessner 52:15

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Gregory Wessner is the Executive Director of the National Academy of Design, the New York-based non-profit founded in 1825 that promotes art and architecture in America through exhibition, education, and research. Before joining the National Academy, Gregory served as executive director of Open House New York, and in a variety of roles at the Archi…

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Noemi Biasetton is a design researcher, writer, and editor whose work focuses on design cultures and visual representation within the social and political dimension. She is the author of Superstorm: Design and Politics in the Age of Information, which was published earlier this year. In this episode, Jarrett and Noemi reflect on the design and medi…

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To Heat or Not to Heat: The Anaerobic Digester Debate 27:18

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Dan Andersen and Luke Soko discuss the potential of anaerobic digestion for manure management, focusing on whether to heat or not to heat digesters. Heating digesters can increase methane production but require insulation to mitigate heat loss. Find show notes here. This material is based upon work supported by the United States Department of Agric…