Best The Brown Homestead Podcasts (2025)

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Hakeem Anwar from Above Phone – Epi-3650 1:15:42

26m ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Hakeem Anwar of Above Phone and Take Back Our Tech joins us today to discuss phone privacy and how you can break out of Apple and Google Prison with by using “degoogled” phones with open source operating systems and Above Book a laptop that protects your privacy with amazing preformatnce. If this all sounds complicated, don’t worry Hakeem makes it …

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First Tuesday Coffee Chat with John and Nicole – Epi-3649 1:58:28

14m ago1:58:28

1:58:28

Join me today along with John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee as we sift though a variety of topics on current events. It is always a fun ride so grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join in. We will be digging into some AI stuff, lots on DOGE and Executive orders, of course we will as always touch on bu…

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The Entrepreneur Mindset for All – Epi-3648 1:35:03

9m ago1:35:03

1:35:03

You don’t have to own a business to think like an entrepreneur. That’s the big message today. Whether you’re self-employed, running a company, or punching a clock at a W2 job, adopting an ownership mindset changes everything. We’re talking about how this shift helps you build wealth, gain freedom, and take real control of your future. Entrepreneurs…

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Chad Kuntz on Back Up Generators – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-70 50:01

6m ago50:01

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In this episode I was joined by Chad Kuntz an Electrical Engineer with 10 years of experience working for large utility company building substation generation facilities with back up power redundancy. In this episode we discussed generator systems for our homes, sizing a generator to your needs and deciding between DIY vs. professional installation…

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Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3647 1:24:57

20m ago1:24:57

1:24:57

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the mid east, retirement, handgun drills, fitness, diet, collapse medicine, turkeys, investing, AI and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line …

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Strategic Asset Ownership with Steven Lubka – Epi-3646 1:33:42

3m ago1:33:42

1:33:42

Steven Lubka is the Head of Swan Private, a concierge Bitcoin service for high-net-worth individuals and complex account structures. Steven has a diverse background in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, with a strong focus on educating and advising high-net-worth individuals on Bitcoin investment strategies. Strategic Asset Ownership in th…

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The High Cycle Homestead – Epi-3645 1:21:45

17m ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Today we discuss the concept of the “High Cycle Approach” — a simple but powerful way to rethink how resources move through a homestead. Instead of using something once and tossing it, what if you could squeeze two, three, or even five productive uses out of it before it ever left your system? That’s what high cycle thinking is all about. It’s the …

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TSP Rewind – Understanding Permaculture – Epi-288 1:11:39

15m ago1:11:39

1:11:39

In this episode we took a deep dive into what Permaculture really is all about. The philosophy, the ethics while making an effort to accurately define terms like science, design, natural systems, human needs, regenerative and more. The original show was titled Understanding Permaculture – Epi-3189 and was first published on 10-24-22. Resources for …

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Survival Myths vs. Reality – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-69 1:14:29

4d ago1:14:29

1:14:29

In this episode I was joined by Zak Baker of Be Found Alive joins today to discuss Wilderness Survival, Survival Myths and Urban Survivalist Reality. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 11-17-11 and was originally Episode-793- Zak Baker on Wilderness Survival, Survival Myths and Urban Reality. The show notes for the ori…

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Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3644 1:29:48

12m ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on war, dog training, handgun sights, taxes, real estate, foraging, travel, inflation and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question…

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The Great Monetary Divide – Epi-3643 2:08:53

19m ago2:08:53

2:08:53

The world is changing fast. The EU and the head of the ECB Christine Lagarde (who I call Euro Karen) have announced that the entire EU will be under a CBDC by fall. China basically already is and they also have a “social credit system” to control the population. Odds are if the EU doesn’t have a social credit score when the Central Bank Digital Eur…

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The Five Best Livestock for the Small Homestead – Epi-3642 1:52:27

10d ago1:52:27

1:52:27

Today we are going to look at producing meat and eggs on the homestead. This was something not so uncommon in America just half a century ago. In that time, the practice dwindled as people had smaller families, many small-town Americans moved to larger cities, and fiat money made meat cheap for a time. Over those five decades, though, the quality o…

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The 15 Biggest Enemies of the People – Epi-3641 1:48:16

7m ago1:48:16

1:48:16

We’re constantly told who our enemies are—other nations, political opponents, or whoever the media demonizes today. But the real threats to our freedom and well-being aren’t across the ocean or in the opposite political party. They’re right here, embedded in the systems we rely on every day. In this episode, we break down 15 of the most dangerous i…

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Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3640 1:38:42

6m ago1:38:42

1:38:42

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government, dogs, fitness, guns, water filtration, fermented foods, nutrition and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and …

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When a Loved One Dies Abroad – Epi-3639 1:00:14

13d ago1:00:14

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Dealing with the death of a loved one is hard enough—but what happens when it happens overseas? In this episode, we’ll walk through the steps you need to take to bring them home, navigate the legal red tape, and handle the unexpected challenges that come with an international death. From dealing with embassies and airlines to understanding local la…

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First Tuesday Coffee Chat with John and Nicole – Epi-3638 1:52:23

9d ago1:52:23

1:52:23

Join me today along with John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee as we sift though a variety of topics on current events. It is always a fun ride so grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join in. We will be digging into some AI stuff, lots on DOGE and Executive orders, of course we will as always touch on bu…

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Is 2025 the Peak of Mount Stupid? – Epi-3637 2:01:44

8d ago2:01:44

2:01:44

After being down for a week with the flu I am back and I feel like I woke up in Stupid Town. The entire world is losing its’ collective mind but a lot like the 80s REM song, “I Feel Fine”. Why? How? The real inoculation is being able to see all the crazy and go on with your own life anyway. Join Me Today to Discuss… The Bitcoin SBR is great news so…

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Paul Wheaton on Cast Iron & Rocket Mass Heat – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-68 1:44:19

25d ago1:44:19

1:44:19

In this episode Paul Wheaton joined us to discuss cooking with and caring for cast iron cookware, his work to determine the effectiveness of CFS (or lack there of) and building and utilizing rocket mass heaters. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 11-17-11 and was originally Episode-787- Paul Wheaton on Cast Iron Cookin…

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Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3636 1:15:44

27d ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on Ukraine, dogs, health & fitness, safe harbor tax rules, rifle scopes, knives, tariffs and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you quest…

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TSP Rewind – Seeing Permaculture in a Different Light – Epi-287 1:09:13

27d ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Most people come to permaculture because of a desire to produce their own food and it is to be fair a huge part of the discipline. In fact people often say that permaculture is a system of “permanent agriculture”. This is understandable as even the founders have on occasion said such things or at least things you can interpret this way. The key tho…

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TSP Rewind – The Real Green Revolution Starts in the Backyard – Epi-286 1:34:09

9d ago1:34:09

1:34:09

The world is in desperate need of a true “green revolution” but it won’t and can’t come from government. We won’t get it done by mandating anything or taxing the air you exhale. All of these state level actions consist of pipe dreams and lies. Worse though is they are an absolute excuse by those who claim to care the most for individual inaction. J…

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Dealing With Anxiety – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-67 1:14:19

25d ago1:14:19

1:14:19

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by James Sellars, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to discuss the mental health issues surrounding disasters and economic collapse. We also discussed multigenerational entitlement attitude, outdoor activity to improve mood, gardening, animal husbandry and more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was…

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Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3635 1:31:51

19d ago1:31:51

1:31:51

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on DOGE, optics for ARs, dog training, soil, mulberry, old man’s beard, miracle berry, GenZ’s political divide and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subj…

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Knife Skills for Self-Sufficiency- Epi-3634 1:32:52

21d ago1:32:52

1:32:52

Patrick Roehrman, founder of MT Knives and member of the TSPC Expert Council joins us today to discuss his expertise in knife-making, sharpening and maintenance while emphasizing how these skills are vital to self-reliance and homesteading. From selecting the right knife for specific tasks to learning how to sharpen and maintain blades for long-ter…

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Bitcoin is Money – Episode-3633 1:46:25

1M ago1:46:25

1:46:25

Bitcoin arguments get weird fast. Proponents say never spend it, but imagine saying, “Never spend your money.” Others insist you must spend it to help it gain acceptance—would you ever say, “You have to spend YOUR MONEY to make it legitimate?” Meanwhile, critics call it volatile while ignoring that the dollar has lost 99% of its value. The confusio…

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Sovereign Sweet Potatoes – Epi-3632 1:31:27

23d ago1:31:27

1:31:27

Can something as simple as a sweet potato really be the start of a sovereign path? You bet it can. This humble, calorie-dense root crop is more than just a side dish—it’s a powerhouse of food security, resilience, and economic potential. Whether you’re looking to cut dependence on grocery stores, feed your livestock, or even turn a profit selling s…

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Fernando Aguirre on Economic Collapse – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-66 1:14:44

28d ago1:14:44

1:14:44

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Fernando “FerFAL” Aguirre who at the time was living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with his wife and two children. He started writing about urban survivalism after experiencing first hand the socioeconomic collapse of his country in 2001. The everyday experience of living in Argentina after the collapse provi…

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Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3631 1:21:07

25d ago1:21:07

1:21:07

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government spending, dogs, medicinal herbs, foreign travel, rain water collection and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question …

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A Chat wth Chef Ken Daniels – Epi-3630 2:19:24

27d ago2:19:24

2:19:24

Chef Ken Daniels joins us today to start a series called, “Get to Know Your Expert Council”. In the coming months I will be interviewing the entire council stating with those who’ve not yet been on the show as a guest or have only been on a time or two, but we will get to everyone. Ken Daniels is the creator of DrinkEatLearn.com, a platform dedicat…

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Why I Re-Planted Outside Louisville with My Family | Filmmaker Kenneth Stevenson | Ep 37 1:00:35

1M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Kenneth Stevenson is a filmmaker illustrating stories centered on bodily autonomy, the virtue of suffering, self-governance, diversity of thought, voluntaryism, and the struggle of displaced transcendentalists. He frequently draws inspiration from punk / y’alternative rock music and Libertarianism to express his frustrations with centralized power …

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Eggs the Real Red Pill – Epi-3629 1:24:17

22d ago1:24:17

1:24:17

Today we dive into a topic that starts simple but quickly becomes a full-blown red pill moment—raising chickens and producing your own eggs. At first, it seems like an innocent step toward self-sufficiency. Get a few birds, collect some eggs, enjoy better food. But before you know it, you’re staring straight into the cracks of the system. You reali…

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The 12 Taxes that Control the World- Epi-3628 2:05:39

1M ago2:05:39

2:05:39

Tune in today to hear a conversation about taxes that won’t turn into a political shouting match. We all know taxes exist, but what most people never learn—especially in school—is how they’re designed to influence behavior. Governments don’t just collect taxes to fund things; they use them to push people toward certain choices and away from others.…

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Anitra Kerr from Simply Living Smart – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-65 1:01:53

26d ago1:01:53

1:01:53

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Anitra Kerr from Simply living smart to discuss creating long term storage with whole grains, herbs, sources of protein for vegetarians, using your preps in everyday life and how simple living can create a more rewarding life Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 11-8-11 and was o…

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Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3627 1:32:02

2M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on DOGE, training dogs, tactical terms, ketone alcohols, privacy tech, greenhouses, rabbits, a Ukraine peace deal and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the s…

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Introducing Trinket Tales: An Oral History Project Miniseries 2:03

1M ago2:03

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In Season 5 of The Open Door, we’ll be highlighting stories from interviews for The Brown Homestead Oral History Project. Each episode will take one tiny aspect of everyday life to tell a broader story of childhood, nostalgia, and rural living that we can all relate to. By peeling back the layers of the everyday, we reveal the extraordinary in the …

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Save Your Town with Deb Brown – Epi-3626 1:45:54

2M ago1:45:54

1:45:54

Deb Brown joins us at TSPC to talk about how you really can breathe life back into your own small town. Small town America has taken a beating over the last 5 decades but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are ways to turn it all around, join Deb and I to learn how today. Deb Brown is a dynamic small-town advocate and community development exper…

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In the Matrix Not of It – Epi-3625 1:42:32

2M ago1:42:32

1:42:32

Today we follow up on yesterday’s show and discuss how to engage with the system without being controlled by it. While true independence is the goal, the reality is that you can’t fully escape the Matrix—but you can use it on your terms instead of being used by it. Just like Neo and his crew jacked in to retrieve information, fight battles, and man…

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Living Outside the Matrix – Epi-3624 1:47:23

2M ago1:47:23

1:47:23

The Matrix was not just a cool sci-fi movie, it was an analogy to life in the modern world. Despite its warnings and 100s of millions of people watching it, the real matrix today is stronger than ever. But you don’t need a magic pill to escape, just a willingness to see reality as it is, vs. how others tell you it is. Join Us Today to Discuss…. Fir…

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Alcohol Fuel Q&A with Steven Harris – Epi-64 1:20:06

2M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Steven Harris to answer a ton of questions about using alcohol as a fuel. In this episode we talked fuel mixtures, who small scale is the way to start, pros and cons of ethanol as fuel, storage life and more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 11-3-11 and was originally Episode…

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Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3623 1:25:27

2M ago1:25:27

1:25:27

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government disruption, transplanting trees, working out at home, dogs, cooking, investing, medical care, AI technology and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert …

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Building Community as a Homesteader – Epi-3622 2:07:58

2M ago2:07:58

2:07:58

Today Josh Ewing, a long time listener of TSPC joins us to discuss his families journey as homesteaders. Solar power, green house growing, heating your home and more. We also dive into local politics, building community and community economics. This will be a great one. John Ewing grew up on military bases during most of his childhood. He joined th…

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First Tuesday Coffee Chat with John and Nicole – Epi-3621 2:03:59

2M ago2:03:59

2:03:59

Join me today along with John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee as we sift though a variety of topics on current events. It is always a fun ride so grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join in. We will be digging into some AI stuff, lots on DOGE and Executive orders, of course we will as always touch on bu…

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The MAMM Report (Part 1) 25:35

2M ago25:35

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Welcome to the MAMM Report! This is the first of two episodes from the scholars behind the Mapping Ann-Marie McDonald (MAMM) project. The project explores the literary geography of Canadian author Ann-Marie McDonald's writing through the creation of interactive maps. Today's episode features Brock University students Olivia Hay and Emily Mills disc…

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Audience Feedback on Bitcoin, Biochar, Economics and More- Epi-3620 2:16:15

2M ago2:16:15

2:16:15

Today I respond to a bunch of questions and comments that came in by email and via social media interactions. Get ready for a blast of diverse topics, bitcoin news, biochar saving the world again, ponds, compost, ammo storage, DOGE invading the dot gov, the tariffs, our absolutely evil monetary policy, the hearings for RFK, Tulsi and Kash Patel and…

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Composting as a Small Business – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-64 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Trevor Van Hemert to discuss “Pedal to Petal” a company that picks up food scraps from all over the city of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. Pedal To Petal is a permaculture-based collective of bicycle loving food security activists who are taking direct action to reduce carbon emissions and landfill w…

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Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3619 1:28:26

2M ago1:28:26

1:28:26

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the southern border, fitness as we age, blood pressure, sassafras, pantry management, solar water pumping, bitcoin and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in t…

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Everyday AI with Josh Hale – Epi-3618 2:20:33

2M ago2:20:33

2:20:33

Joshua Hale is an entrepreneur, AI mentor, and modern homesteader who bridges the worlds of technology, holistic living, and community building. As the founder of JH Media and Consulting, he specializes in helping businesses and individuals unlock the power of AI to achieve growth and efficiency while maintaining their humanity and value. Today Jos…

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Saucy Cooking for Health & Wealth – Epi-3617 1:38:42

2M ago1:38:42

1:38:42

If you’re looking to elevate your cooking game while staying low carb, this episode is packed with inspiration. Discover 15 sauces that are bursting with flavor and perfectly suited for low-carb lifestyles. These sauces aren’t just delicious—they’re also versatile, budget-friendly, and easy to incorporate into your daily meals. From classics like h…

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Spending Bitcoin, AI Cycles, and the JFK Files – Epi-3616 2:29:09

2M ago2:29:09

2:29:09

Today we discuss a wide range of hot topics you won’t want to miss. We’ll explore why spending Bitcoin is almost always a bad idea, the boom-and-bust cycle in AI, and what RFK Jr.’s rise means for the future. We’ll also dive into the latest news on the JFK files and what they might reveal, plus the surprising speed of political shifts like Columbia…

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Ben Falk on Growing Rice in Cold Climates – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-62 54:51

2M ago54:51

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In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Ben Falk who developed Whole Systems Design, as a land-based response to biological and cultural extinction and the increasing separation between people and elemental things. We discussed permaculture, growing rice in cold climates, hill side agriculture, site evaluation, saving money, uncommon crops and mo…

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