Best Rick Sherman Podcasts (2025)

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Deep South Dining | Phillip Ashley Rix and Swamp Dogg 47:58

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol are gearing up for the Mississippi Book Festival by welcoming Phillip Ashley Rix, master chocolatier, culinary artist, and author of For the Love of Chocolate: 80 At-Home Recipes from a Master Chocolatier’s Imagination, and Swamp Dogg, musician and author of If You Can Kill It I Can Cook It. They discuss their cookbooks, th…

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Planting the Future: From Seedlings to Systems – Inside One State’s Farm to School Institute 29:24

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What happens when school teams, cafeteria leaders, teachers, and students gather in a botanical garden to grow more than just vegetables? Welcome to the Oregon Farm to School Institute — part summer retreat, part action-planning bootcamp, and all heart. In this episode, we dig into how this unique two year-long program is sprouting real change acro…

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Deep South Dining | Remembering Hurricane Katrina 50:22

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol remember Hurricane Katrina and its effect on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. They talk about their personal experiences with loss and community through food in the aftermath of the storm. Then, they welcome Alicein Schwabacher, owner of Mockingbird Cafe in Bay St. Louis, and Thomas Genin, chef/owner of The Blind Tiger, to talk …

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School-Supported Agriculture: Alice Waters Reimagines Farm to School 46:56

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When Alice Waters speaks about food, she’s not just talking about what’s on the plate—she’s talking about culture, community, and the future of our children. Best known as the founder of the legendary Chez Panisse restaurant and one of the people that started the farm-to-table movement, Waters has spent decades proving that how we grow, prepare, an…

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Deep South Dining | Italy with Andrew Puckett and Chaz Lindsay 49:50

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Andrew Puckett, Carol's nephew and Mississippi State student, and Chaz Lindsay, chef/owner of Pulito and Rowan's in Belhaven, to the show to talk about working on organic farms in Italy. Guest(s): Andrew Puckett and Chaz Lindsay Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] If you enjoyed listeni…

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Deep South Dining | A Deep South Smorgasbord 47:21

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome a whole heap of exciting guests in a speed-dating style episode. Cecil Price Walden, baker and composer living in Oxford, talks about their culinary journey and cottage bakery, Grapevine Bread Co. Then, new chef and owner of Walker's Drive In, Joe Cravens, joins to talk about how things are going and his plans for t…

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Deep South Dining | Coffee Shop with YOU 49:40

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Topic: It's time for a another "Coffee Shop" episode. This week the special guests are the listeners. Malcolm and Carol take listener calls and talk catfish, peaches, Barq's Root Beer, meatloaf, and more. Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: …

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First Foods, Lasting Legacy: Indigenous Foodways at Chemawa Indian School 33:33

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At the Chemawa Indian School, food is more than nourishment—it's culture, tradition, and connection. Meet the Staff reviving First Foods through student-driven menus, community cooking, and a deep respect for Indigenous knowledge. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.By Rick Sherman & Michelle Markesteyn

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Deep South Dining | John Sherman and Jay Ducote 48:01

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome John Sherman, owner of Sno Biz in Oxford, to the show to tell the story of how he went from coaching basketball to selling "shave" ice and hot tamales. Then, Jay Ducote joins the show to recap his experience as emcee of Natchez Food & Wine, talk about his culinary background and media fame, and describe the differen…

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Deep South Dining | Rory and Marisol Doyle 47:14

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Rory and Marisol Doyle from Lena Pizza + Bagels in Cleveland back to the show to talk about their recent accomplishments. Rory's narrative photography project "The Only Constant is Chuck's" won a James Beard Media Award this year, and Marisol and her pizzas have been steadily rising in the ranks of the 50 Top Pizza …

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Deep South Dining | The Vanillan Beth Hennington 47:01

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up on what's coming out of their gardens and what everyone is discussing on Cooking and Coping. Then, MPB's Kevin Farrell and Beth Hennington, owner of The Vanillan, join the show to talk about cookies and cookie decorating. Kevin shares how he began baking cookies every weekend to share with his coworkers every Monda…

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Cooking up Change: How Local Tamales are Transforming School Lunch 33:34

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Meet Lucy DeLeon, the tamale maker turning family tradition into a statewide school lunch success. From migrant roots to feeding thousands of students in her state, Lucy shares how culture, hustle, and heart are transforming school meals—one tamale at a time. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.…

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Deep South Dining | Coffee Shop with John Lester and Rick Cleveland 46:50

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome John Lester from Duggan's Seafood and Rick Cleveland, sports writer for Mississippi Today, to the studio for a special "Coffee Shop" episode. They reminisce on the life of Rick's brother, Bobby Cleveland, on his birthday and discuss new seafood labeling laws, soft shell crab, and more. Guest(s): John Lester and Rick…

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Curries, Culture & Cafeteria: Bringing Bold Flavors to Schools.. Happy Curry Foods & the Power of Cultural Cuisine! 19:46

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Meet Krishna Bhattarai of Happy Curry Foods, a former finance exec turned food entrepreneur bringing bold global flavors like curries, dumplings, and samosas to Oregon school cafeterias—while bridging cultures, cutting prep time, and winning over kids' taste buds one meal at a time We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.…

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Deep South Dining | National Folk Festival & Heath Riles BBQ 48:34

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about wooden spoons and cornbread, and they welcome Thabi Moyo, Local Festival Manager for the National Folk Festival, to talk about food vending for the event. Then, Heath Riles joins the show to talk about Heath Riles BBQ, being the 2025 Memphis in May World Grand Champion, and more. Guest(s): Thabi Moyo and Heath Ri…

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Deep South Dining - Classic | When Southern Women Cook 51:32

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Original Air Date: 11-04-2024 Topic: Carol Palmer and Chef Enrika Williams welcome Editor in Chief of Cook’s Country, food and nutrition journalist, and James Beard Award– winning author of “Jubilee”; “Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice” and “The Jemima Code,” Toni Tipton-Martin, back to the show. And they welcome first-time guest, Executive Editor…

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Ranch to School 9:19

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From High Desert Beef, and 100 miles from town: the Alvord Beef Ranch story of Remote “Ranch to School” lunch. Join us as we head to the remote high desert of Southeastern Oregon to meet Paul and Toni Davis of Alvord Ranch. With a herd of 2,500 cattle, no neighbors for miles, and a kitchen that feeds up to 25 ranch hands a day, the Davises share wh…

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Deep South Dining | Juneteenth 47:17

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Topic: Malcolm and Java welcome talk about how they spent Father's Day weekend. Friend of the show, Chef Enrika Williams, joins the show to talk about the upcoming Juneteenth holiday and what she's been up to in Clarksdale. Chef Chris Washington also joins the Juneteenth conversation and talks about his catering company, Michael Cordell Eats, and s…

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Deep South Dining | Food Waste and Composting 48:24

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Matt Casteel, founder of wurmworks, LLC, to the show to talk about composting and the importance of worms in the process. Neil Strickland, Carol's composting partner, also joins the show to talk about Permaculture and living off the land in Mississippi. Guest(s): Matt Casteel and Neil Strickland Host(s): Malcolm Whi…

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Quality Erections: The Uncensored Story of Sherman Buildings 50:36

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Send us a text Quality erections aren't just what Sherman Buildings creates—they're the foundation of a marketing strategy that's transformed rural construction since 1976. In this conversation with CEO Steve Kelling, we discover why authenticity might be the most powerful business tool you're not fully utilizing. Behind those eyebrow-raising billb…

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Deep South Dining | Coffee Shop with Derek Emerson and Damien Cavicchi 46:31

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Derek Emerson (Walker's Drive-In, Local 463, CAET, Sacred Ground, and now a new project at The District at Eastover) and Damien Cavicchi (Hal & Mal's, The Walk-In, Campbell's Bakery, and La Brioche) to the studio for a special "Coffee Shop" episode. Derek and Damien set the record straight on recent gossip surroundi…

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Speed-Scratch, School Farmers Markets, and Farm to School Magic: a Conversation with Lynne Shore 15:07

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What do farm-fresh veggies, kid-run farmers markets, and a runaway pig have in common? They're all part of the magic Lynne Shore brings to her school meals! Tune in “live” from the Oregon School Nutrition Conference for a fun, feel-good journey into farm to school awesomeness — where students shop, farmers cheer, and pancakes steal the show! We wou…

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Deep South Dining - Classic | Grills of Mississippi 48:25

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Original Air Date: 05-13-2024 Topic: It's May, so it's time to clean off the grill or buy a new one. Today's conversation is all about BBQ, Grilling, Smoking, and Outdoor Cooking. Malcolm and Carol are joined in studio by Jonathan Huddleston from Grills of Mississippi to talk about grills and rubs and the best way to cook a brisket. Guest: Jonathan…

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Farm to School Across the Pond: Lessons From England 24:51

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Join Rick and Michelle as they (virtually) journey across the Atlantic to chat with Jennie Devine from England’s National Farmers Union. Discover how UK schools are connecting kids with farming through innovative STEM-based lessons, live farm broadcasts, and a nationwide ambassador program—without government funding! It’s a fresh take on farm to sc…

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Deep South Dining | Just Vanilla Bake Shop 47:37

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Guillermo "Billy" Salinas from Just Vanilla Bake Shop to share some pastries and chocolates and talk about how he grew up in Mexico and made a home in Jackson. Then, President and CEO of the Natchez Chamber of Commerce, Lyn Jenkins, joins the show to talk about Natchez Food and Wine coming in July. Guest(s): Guiller…

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Deep South Dining | Aloha China 48:05

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Topic: MPB TV is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special presentation of MPB's classic cooking show, Aloha China. Malcolm and Carol took a deep dive into the cookbook and share their experience. MPB's Marketing Manager, Jas N Smith, and MPB engineer and member of the original Aloha China TV crew, Eddie Bunkley,…

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Cultivating Curiosity- Digging into real stories of how farm to school is changing classrooms—and communities—from the ground up. A conversation with Jade Davidson 28:42

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Join us as we sit down with Jade Davidson, Executive Director of Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom. Jade leads a small but mighty nonprofit dedicated to helping students understand where their food comes from and how Oregon’s diverse natural resources shape our lives. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.…

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Climbing to Success: Rick Spicer’s Journey from Outdoor Enthusiast to Pack Rat Center Leader 38:04

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Send us a text In this episode, Dale dives into discussion with Rick Spicer, part-owner of the Pack Rat Outdoor Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Rick shares his fascinating journey from college student to outdoor retail veteran, with over 25 years of experience in the business. Together, they dive into the art of community building through unique …

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Deep South Dining | Cinco de Mayo 50:20

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol are finally back in studio together after nearly a month apart. They catch up on the holidays and events that have passed, talk about how they plan to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and welcome Stephen Burnett from Coffee Bean Corral to talk about the upcoming Jackson Coffee Festival. Guest(s): Stephen Burnett Host(s): Malcolm Wh…

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Under the Hood with Rick Stolp: 27 Years of Auto Shop Wisdom 44:40

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Send us a text What does it take to keep a small-town auto mechanic shop thriving for nearly three decades? Rick Stolp of Rick's Auto in Pine City pulls back the curtain on 27 years of grease, grit, and community connection in this candid conversation about the changing landscape of automotive repair. When Rick opened his shop in 1997, Google wasn'…

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Deep South Dining | Sipp & Savor 2025 Part 2 52:36

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Topic: Malcolm White and Java Chatman attended Sipp & Savor 2025 at The MAX in Meridian where they talked to so many chefs we had to split the interviews into multiple episodes! Today, we are sharing part 2 of our interviews from Sipp & Savor 2025. Alex Perry (Vestige in Ocean Springs) talks about his James Beard Award journey and why he chose to u…

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From City Life to Outdoor Passion: A Retail Journey with Marc Sherman 43:43

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Send us a text What does it take to build a purpose-driven retail business that lasts? In this episode, Dale chats with Marc Sherman of Outdoor Gear Exchange to unpack the real behind-the-scenes work of sustainable growth. From creating vendor co-op programs and curating products with intention, to building trust with customers through simple but s…

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Jae Zole on Performing With Logic & His Song on Madden 24 1:02:46

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Send us a text When a Minnesota rapper decided to quickly record an open verse challenge on TikTok before bed, he never imagined it would lead to performing with Logic in front of 20,000 people just days later. But that's exactly what happened to ⁨@jaezole8850⁩ , whose raw talent and authentic style caught the attention of one of hip-hop's most res…

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Deep South Dining | Volunteer Week with Stewpot 51:03

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Topic: Malcolm White and Joe Sherman are hosting Deep South Dining for MPB Think Radio's Volunteer Week! They talk about Easter meals, Cioppino, and more before inviting Jill Buckley, Executive Director of Stewpot, to talk about the many services Stewpot has to offer, their history, and how people can volunteer their time, energy, and money to help…

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The Luck of the Lunch Tray: Gaelic Greens & Garden Dreams 23:17

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Born in Ireland, Jennie journeyed to the United States. Her passion for food and health set her on a career path that started as a hospital Clinical Dietitian, evolved into Nutrition Service Manager and Director at a school district, and currently as a state Child Nutrition Program staff. Join Rick & Michelle as they talk with Jennie Kolpak about h…

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1 Year Without a Single Drink – Tyler Gets Real 1:00:18

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Send us a text Tyler marks a significant milestone on this episode of On Tap - 365 days without alcohol. What began as a personal challenge has transformed into a journey of clarity, revealing how sobriety reshapes not just nights out but entire perspectives on life. 0:00 Tyler's Sobriety Milestone 6:56 Life Changes and New Priorities 16:33 Looking…

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Deep South Dining | Sipp & Savor 2025 Part 1 54:04

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Topic: Malcolm White and Java Chatman attended Sipp & Savor 2025 at The MAX in Meridian where they talked to so many chefs we had to split the interviews into multiple episodes! In this first episode, we share interviews with Sipp & Savor 2025's Headlining Chef Vishwesh Bhatt who shares some samples of his food, compliments his fellow chefs, and co…

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NOYO Food Forest 25:00

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Have you ever heard of a Food Forest? It sounds something you can find in the woods outside Willy Wonka’s factory, right? Join us as we explore the relationship with Fort Bragg, California’s school district Nutrition Services Director Pilar Gray and Director of Operations for the NOYO Food Forest, Beth Horkman. We would love to hear from you! Send …

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This Ironworker’s Flute Broke the Internet: The Story of Paul Harvey 1:15:35

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Send us a text The unexpected convergence of ironworking and Native American flute playing comes alive in our conversation with Paul Harvey, a union ironworker who found viral fame through his hauntingly beautiful flute performances atop skyscrapers. Paul takes us deep into the world of commercial construction, describing ironworkers as "the Marine…

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Deep South Dining | Chuckwagon Cooking with Jeffrey Mueller 50:28

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol are back after a week off, and Carol's classmate and Cooking and Coping member, Rusty Burwell, joins the show. Jeffrey Mueller also joins the show to talk about Rockin M Chuckwagon, chuckwagon cooking, and one pot meals. Guest(s): Rusty Burwell and Jeffrey Mueller Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonlin…

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How Matt Wurnig Swiped Right Across America 1:21:52

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Send us a text Matt Wurnig didn't set out to become a dating show creator. Before launching 50 Dates 50 States, he'd been on just five dates in his entire life. But when COVID lockdowns hit and Tinder offered free location placement anywhere in the US, a simple idea sparked what would become an internet sensation and potentially the next breakthrou…

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Deep South Dining | Women's History Month Special 49:36

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol have welcomed several influential women on Deep South Dining in the past year. Women chefs, entrepreneurs, farmers, teachers, writers, and more. In honor of Women's History Month, we have compiled a few of those women into one episode! First, Carol Palmer and Chef Enrika Williams welcome Editor in Chief of Cook’s Country, f…

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Who Knew Broccoli Didn't Grow on Trees? School Garden Education in Colorado 27:17

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Often as we teach kids where their food comes from, even 11th graders sometimes think broccoli grows on trees because they're not exposed to growing food. Join us as we explore School Garden Education in the Denver, Colorado area with SustainED Farms' Matt Supronowicz and Maya McDowell. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.…

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From Oil Fields to Entrepreneurship: Building a Construction Business 58:51

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Send us a text When Dayton Rivera looked around at his colleagues in the oil and gas industry, he noticed something troubling – out of thousands of workers, only a handful maintained solid relationships with their families. That observation changed everything, propelling him from a traveling heat treatment specialist at nuclear plants to the founde…

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Deep South Dining | Pasta with Chef Chaz Lindsay 50:44

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up after Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade and discuss upcoming events. Then, Chef Chaz Lindsay joins the show to talk about his culinary journey, his restaurant, Pulito, and new bar, Rowan's, in Belhaven, and making pasta! Guest(s): Chaz Lindsay Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] Hosted on A…

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Beyond the Pipes: The Hidden Truth About Plumbing 1:01:50

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Send us a text Ever wondered what plumbers really think when they walk into your home? Reid and Tyler—a master plumber and his apprentice—pull back the curtain on the modern plumbing industry with startling honesty. Their conversation reveals how the business of fixing your pipes has transformed into a sales-driven enterprise where technicians are …

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Deep South Dining | St. Patrick's Day Drive Episode 53:09

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Topic: Today is a special Drive Time edition of Deep South Dining, and it's St. Patrick's Day! Malcolm and Carol are all decked out in green to talk about St. Patrick's Day food traditions, reminisce on their trips to Ireland, and more. Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Goodbye, Beans World: A Sendoff 26:15

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Send us a text As Beans World reaches its exciting finale, the hosts take a moment to reflect on the past while celebrating the unforgettable moments they’ve shared together. Through a blend of laughter and bittersweet nostalgia, they dive into their wild nights out, including unforgettable blackouts and hilarious stories that shaped their journey.…

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Student Ecoliteracy: The Publisher 30:15

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Our last episode was coined "Student Ecoliteracy, The Author" which explored Katherine Pryor's journey of writing children's books about nature and garden subjects. In this companion episode, we talk to Katherine's first publisher, Philip Lee of Readers to Eaters. They specialize in publishing kids books about nutrition and school gardens! We would…

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Ai Communicating with Whales, Weird Laws, Non-verbal Telepathy 58:22

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Send us a text The human experience of consciousness may not be unique, as evidence points to extraordinary abilities in both animals and non-verbal autistic people who might access a shared mental realm beyond our understanding. • Exploring the phenomenon of singers using auto-tune in live performances and how it affects the concert experience • D…