The Freeze Dried Guys Welcome to The Freeze Dried Guys, the ultimate podcast for everything freeze drying! Hosted by industry experts Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp, this show dives deep into freeze-drying technology, business strategies, maintenance tips, and expert interviews. Whether you’re a homesteader, prepper, small business owner, or just passionate about food preservation, we’ve got you covered. Each episode, we talk with repair specialists, business owners, farmers, and industry insid ...
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The Freeze Dried Guys - Season 2 - Ep. 1
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1:13:48The Freeze Dried Guys - Season 2 - Ep. 1 – The Future of Cannabis Drying: TCI Scientific Innovations’ Lyo-Cure System Season 2 of The Freeze Dried Guys kicks off with a game-changing breakthrough in post-harvest cannabis drying! 🌿 Hosts Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp pull back the curtain on TCI Scientific Innovations LLC’s Lyo-Cure System, a precisio…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 20 - Eric Morgan with Thrive Life Freeze Dried Foods
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48:00The Freeze Dried Guys - Episode 20 – Eric Morgan with Thrive Life Freeze-Dried Foods In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal and Colt sit down with Eric Morgan, President of Thrive Life, one of the most respected names in premium freeze-dried food. Eric shares the fascinating story of Thrive Life's journey from a simple shelving solution to…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep 19 – Emergency Preparedness: Building a Long-Term Food Supply with Freeze-Dried Meals
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53:38🆘 Episode 19 – Emergency Preparedness: Building a Long-Term Food Supply with Freeze-Dried Meals On this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor dives into the critical role freeze drying plays in emergency preparedness. Whether you're new to prepping or a seasoned homesteader, this deep-dive episode is packed with practical strategies for bu…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 18 – Freeze-Drying Cannabis: Preserving Terpenes, Enhancing Quality, and Industry Insights
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29:25In this eye-opening episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, we turn the mic around as Mykal Taylor interviews co-host and freeze-drying expert Colt Crisp for a deep dive into one of the fastest-growing segments of the industry—cannabis. Colt breaks down the real science and game-changing benefits of freeze-drying cannabis, including how it enhances THC a…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 17 - Meet The 11 Year Old CEO of Freeze Joy - A Family Business Journey!
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19:10The Freeze Dried Guys – Ep. 17: Meet the 11-Year-Old CEO of Freeze Joy – A Family Business Journey In this inspiring episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Marilou Canafuego and her remarkable 11-year-old daughter Joyceanne—an entrepreneur who's already making waves with her freeze-dried treat business, Freeze J…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 16 - Choosing The Best Freeze Dryer: An Unfiltered Expert Breakdown
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36:29Choosing The Best Freeze Dryer: An Unfiltered Expert Breakdown with Colt Crisp! In this exciting new episode, Mykal flips the script and puts Colt in the hot seat for an in-depth expert breakdown of today’s top freeze dryers! 🔥 From new hobbyists to serious entrepreneurs, this episode arms you with critical insights on how to choose the right machi…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 15 - Silver Hills Homestead
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53:46In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, we head to the heart of North Idaho to chat with Cyreen Patton, founder of Silver Hills Homestead. Formerly known as North Idaho Snackables, Cyreen shares her incredible journey—from working in adult mental health and disability services to pioneering a successful freeze-dried food business rooted in sustai…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 14 - Understanding Your Rights Under The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
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1:01:52In this eye-opening episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp break down the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and what it means for freeze dryer owners and small business operators. If you've ever been frustrated with slow repairs, vague warranty policies, or being asked to fix your own machine under warranty—this episode is for you. …
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 13 - Jerad Ducklow with Parker Freeze Dryers
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48:00In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, we sit down with Jerad Ducklow, the current Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Parker Freeze Dry and also a respected freeze-drying consultant. With years of experience at one of the leading commercial freeze-dryer manufacturers, Jerad brings a unique and powerful perspective to the convers…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 12 – So You Want to Start a Freeze Drying Business? Real Talk with Mykal Taylor
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1:08:10In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, we flip the mic and dive deep into the world of freeze drying from the perspective of co-host Mykal Taylor, a longtime industry veteran. Interviewed by fellow co-host Colt Crisp, Mykal shares expert-level insights on how to successfully start, build, and scale a freeze-drying business. Whether you're a hobb…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 11 - William Slenders COO of D-Freeze
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35:29In Episode 11 of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with William Slenders, COO of Peak and Prairie, the parent company behind the revolutionary D-Freeze Freeze Dryer. In this exclusive interview, William shares how D-Freeze is setting the GOLD standard in freeze drying equipment, delivering unmatched performance, consistenc…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 10 - Sean B. Jones CEO of Foodynamics
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1:21:23In Episode 10 of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Sean B. Jones, CEO of Foodynamics, one of the nation’s leading white label producers of freeze-dried pet food and treats. Sean shares his inspiring journey, starting with a career shift from the professional world into entrepreneurship, and how opening a pet store in …
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 9 - Harvest Right V6.0 is it worth it?
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55:04In Episode 9 of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp dive deep into the much-anticipated release of Harvest Right’s V6.0 Freeze Dryer. Is it truly the “revolutionary” advancement they’re claiming, or is this just another rushed gimmick that could lead to more problems than progress? In this no-nonsense discussion, Mykal and Colt break…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 8 - Angie Steenkist
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20:14In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Angie Steenkist, owner of Angie’s Crunch N’ Munch in Kennewick, Washington. Angie shares her journey in scaling up to a commercial freeze-dried candy operation, including the unexpected challenges of getting certified and the frustrations of dealing with Harvest Rig…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 7 - Dona and Skylar Vroubel
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42:59In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Dona and Skylar, the mother-daughter team behind BoHa Freeze Dried Goodies in beautiful Oklahoma. While their passion for freeze-dried treats is undeniable, their journey has been anything but smooth. After investing over $15,000 into Harvest Right Freeze Dryers, th…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 6 - Colt Crisp and Mykal Taylor Interview
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1:13:32In this special episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Colt Crisp and Mykal Taylor take the hot seat as they share their personal journeys and deep industry knowledge in the world of freeze drying. We’ll dive into Mykal Taylor’s background in the retail side of the business, from owning Sun Blessed Farms LLC to becoming a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer reta…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep 5 - Deanna Eachus
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33:11In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Deanna Eachus, a talented freeze-dried candy manufacturer from California’s scenic Central Valley. Deanna shares her unique story and explains why she chose Stay Fresh Freeze Dryers over other popular brands. Throughout the conversation, Deanna opens up about the ch…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 4 - Valarie Brunies
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18:57In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Valarie Brunies, owner of Wow Candy Co, a DBA of Vista Enterprises. Valarie shares her journey into the freeze-dried food and candy business, starting with a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer before experiencing frustrations with reliability and performance. Looking to exp…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep 3 - Christine Wood
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23:40In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Christine Wood, owner of Christine’s Chop Shop in Mesa, Arizona (www.ChristinesChopShop.com). Christine specializes in freeze-dried treats for animals and works closely with rescue organizations across the United States to support abandoned and abused parrots and bi…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 2 with guest Amiee Henry
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21:55In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Amiee Henry, owner of Sunshine Treats in Wichita, Kansas (www.SunshineTreatsKS.com). Amiee shares her journey as a woman business owner, from starting her freeze-dried business to growing it into a thriving operation. With seven Harvest Right Freeze Dryers in her sh…
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 1 - Sara Sullivan
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22:26In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, we sit down with Sara Sullivan, owner of Freeze Eat Repeat (www.FreezeEatRepeat.com), a business specializing in freeze-dried candy and dog treats. While Sara casually shares how she started her business, the real focus of this conversation is on the challenges she has faced with her Harvest Right Freeze Dr…
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