Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways
This podcast helps listeners become more resilient through food by exploring topics such as food resilience, nutrition, hunting, foraging, homesteading, and regenerative farming. It aims to reconnect people with traditional cooking skills and food traditions that are being lost. The show discusses how to take control of your food supply chain and fuel yourself with nutrient-dense food.
Episodes
How to Grow Fruit Trees That Actually Thrive with Orchard People
In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, we’re joined by Susan Poizner, certified arborist, fruit tree care educator, author, and host of The Orchard People Podcast. We explore how to choose, plant, and care for fruit trees that fit your climate, property, and goals so you can build a productive backyard orchard that lasts for decades.Susan also shares lessons from her newest book, Designing
Landscape Literacy: Wild Flavor Is Everywhere | Nick of North
This episode is a conversation with Nick of North, a wild food chef, forager, and educator from Prince Edward Island who works at the intersection of cooking, ecology, and landscape literacy. Nick has built a unique career teaching chefs how to understand the landscapes around them and translate wild ingredients into meaningful food. His work focuses on flavor, aromatics, fermentation, and develop
Food Sovereignty, Wild Food, and Borderlands Cuisine with Hank Shaw
This episode is a conversation with Hank Shaw, wild food chef, author, and the voice behind Hunter Angler Gardener Cook. Hank has spent decades hunting, fishing, foraging, and writing about wild ingredients, and his newest book, Borderlands, explores the rich food traditions stretching from the Rio Grande to the Pacific.Episode Overview:How did Hank Shaw go from political journalist to James Beard
Can You Really Live on Wild Food? Robin Greenfield Is! | Food Freedom
This episode is a conversation with Robin Greenfield, activist, forager, and author of Food Freedom. Robin has spent years experimenting with what it means to step outside the industrial food system, first by growing and foraging all of his food for a year, and now by eating only wild food. In this conversation, we explore what food freedom actually looks like in practice, the role of community, a
Foragers Roundtable: 2025 Foraging Season in Review | Harvests, Lessons & What’s Next
Poldi and Lindey are joined by Orion (Forage Colorado), Tim (Ironwood Foraging Co.), and Bryan (Healing Ecosystems) for a relaxed, end-of-year conversation about wild food. We’ll reflect on how the season unfolded, what the harvest was like, lessons learned from the land, and the traditional food projects and skills we practiced along the way. We’ll also share our foraging goals and intentions for
Forgotten Staples: Foraging Wild Plums & American Lotus with Feral Foraging
This episode is a conversation with Jesse from Feral Foraging about two of North America’s most overlooked wild foods — Wild Plums and American Lotus. Jesse is a skilled forager and educator who shares practical tips on plant identification, wild tending, and cooking with these forgotten staples. His work blends deep ecological knowledge with hands-on techniques that help people connect to their f
Feed Us With Trees: Ancient Wisdom for a Resilient Food System with Elspeth Hay
In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, we’re joined by Elspeth Hay — writer, public radio host, and author of Feed Us With Trees. Elspeth takes us deep into the overlooked world of edible trees, exploring how they’ve sustained humans for millennia and why they hold the key to building a more resilient food system today. From acorns and chestnuts to hazelnuts and maples, this conversation u
Foraging for Huckleberries, Ground Cherries, and Tumbleweeds | Tips from Wild Food Girl
In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, we sit down with Erica Davis — better known as Wild Food Girl — to explore the fascinating world of wild edible plants. Erica has spent more than a decade teaching, writing, and foraging across the Rocky Mountains and beyond, and she shares her deep knowledge on identification, harvesting, and cooking techniques for some of the most interesting wild f
Mayapples, Wild Coffee & the Foraging Onion Approach with Hoosier Forager
Hoosier Forager joins us for a thoughtful conversation about how we approach foraging, why it matters, and how to build confidence with new wild foods. We also dig into two standout plants: chicory, one of the best wild coffee substitutes, and mayapple, a native fruit with a short, tricky harvest window. Plus, we talk about a surprising fungal shift with Golden Oyster Mushrooms happening across th
Guerrilla Grafting, Wild Carbs & Foraging Japanese Knotweed with Healing Ecosystems
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Bryan from Healing Ecosystems. He’s someone who’s not just talking about food resilience—he’s living it, experimenting with wild foods, and creating abundance on the land in ways most people haven’t even considered.Episode Overview:Guerrilla grafting edible pear varieties onto ornamental Bradford pears in public spacesHow to grow and forage wild carbohydrat
Pawpaw Foraging Secrets | Discover America’s Largest Edible Indigenous Fruit
This episode is a conversation with Shane Edwards, also known as Wild Dryad—a self-taught botanist, illustrator, and foraging educator. We explore the lost legacy of the pawpaw, America’s largest edible indigenous fruit, and how reconnecting with this tropical-flavored wild food is also a path to cultural restoration, land stewardship, and ancestral knowledge. If you’ve ever wondered what pawpaws
This Is What We've Lost About Food—And How to Get It Back
This episode is a deep conversation about traditional foodways and how food is so much more than calories. We explore how eating seasonally, preserving food, and building relationships with the land and each other can help restore our health, culture, and sense of belonging. From wild fermentation, to foraging, to regenerative land practices, this episode reconnects us with the flavors—and meaning
Mustard Plants & Cow Parsnip | Wild Food Talk with Forage Colorado
Wild mustard and cow parsnip are two edible plants hiding in plain sight—and they’re packed with flavor, nutrition, and foraging value. In this Year of Plenty Podcast episode, expert forager Orion Aon of Forage Colorado breaks down how to identify, harvest, and use both plants.What you’ll learn in this episode:How to identify wild mustard plants and cow parsnip in the wildKey lookalikes to watch f
Find These Mushrooms Before Spring Ends
This episode is a conversation with Savanna aka Foraging_KY who is a lifelong forager passionate about mushrooms, gardening, and native plants. We chat about some of her favorite spring mushroom to forage for and do a deep dive into Pheasant Back (aka Dryad Saddle) mushrooms.Episode Overview:Learn about spring mushrooms like morels, pheasant back, scarlet ear cup, woods ear mushrooms, lions mane,
Cattail Foraging: This Wild Plant Provides Food Year-Round
Cattails are one of the most abundant and overlooked wild foods in North America— providing nutrient-dense food all year long. But why aren’t more people taking advantage of this superabundant plant? In this episode, expert forager Clay Bowers breaks down everything you need to know about identifying, harvesting, and preparing cattails, plus tips for avoiding toxic lookalikes. If you’re interested
Escaping the Chronic Disease Trap with Ancestral Eating: Gut Health, Metabolic Healing & Heavy Metal Detox
In this episode, we dive into functional nutrition, gut health, metabolic resilience, and heavy metal detoxing with returning guest and functional nutritionist Natalie Erle. Natalie combines ancestral wisdom with modern science to help people reclaim their health, and today, she’s breaking down the connections between metabolic dysfunction, gut health, chronic fatigue, brain fog, and even the risi
Permaculture Expert Reveals Pro Tips for Seed Starting Success
Want to grow healthier, stronger seedlings? In this episode, permaculture expert Kareen Erbe reveals her best seed-starting secrets, covering everything from ideal grow lights and humidity levels to common mistakes to avoid. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, these tips will help you grow resilient plants from the start.What you’ll learn in this episode:The best seed-starting s
Secrets to Farming with Limited Acres [Rose Veal, Soy-Free Chickens, Silvopasture]
This Year of Plenty Podcast episode is a conversation with Mathew, the visionary behind Little Way Farm and Homestead, a family-owned and operated farm and homestead training center. Over the past few years, Mathew has transformed his farm into a thriving direct-to-consumer business—an inspiring story filled with innovative farming practices. We explore topics like silvopasture systems, raising so
BRING BACK VICTORY GARDENS!
We've been doing research into the history of Victory Gardens and were blown away by some of the facts we uncovered…so Poldi decided to sit down and record a rant about this amazing gardening movement of the early 1900s and give his reasons for why we should bring it.Use code “yearofplenty” (all lower case) for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comMY ULTIMATE FORAGING GEAR LIST - Check it outLeave a rev
5 Plants To Forage For In Winter
This episode is a Youtube livestream recording where we cover 5 wild edible plants to forage for in winter here in North America. Come join us and learn about these amazing edible plants so that you can start foraging for them yourself. No need to be one of those foragers that hibernates in the winter!What plants do we cover in this episode?Foraging for wild rose (how to harvest rose hips in winte
Foodies' Roundtable: Mountain Morels, Aging Elk Meat & Foraging Season Recap
In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, Chef Will Morton and Spencer Freehling join Poldi Wieland for a Foodies Roundtable that’s all about celebrating the outdoors through food. Chef Will is a professional chef with a specialty in wild game and fermentation, while Spencer is a professional photographer and videographer in the hunting and fishing industry. Both are passionate foragers, outd
Wild Apple Foraging Masterclass: Crabapples, Feral Apples, and Their Uses
In this episode, we explore the world of wild apple foraging, with a focus on crabapples and feral apples found across the U.S. This masterclass is packed with practical tips for identifying, harvesting, and using wild apples. We dive into their fascinating history, genetic diversity, and how to make the most of these unique fruits in your kitchen.Episode Overview:The history of wild apples and wh
Traditional Animal Fat For Cooking: Tallow and Lard Explained
In this episode, we explore the tradition of rendering animal fats, focusing on tallow and lard and their unique uses in cooking and beyond. We discuss the role of animal fats in human history, why they fell out of favor, and their modern revival. Plus, Lindey shares her experience with homemade tallow soap, highlighting its skin benefits.Episode Overview:The differences between tallow and lard, i
Seasonal Eating and Wild Food Cooking with Danielle Prewett from Wild + Whole
This episode is a conversation with Danielle Prewett. Danielle is the founder of Wild + Whole and a Wild Foods Contributing Editor for MeatEater. Danielle believes that every meal should tell a story, and that sustainable eating starts by reawakening our connection to food and relying on the seasons and the inherent rhythms of nature to guide our choices.Episode Overview:Why are food system is bro
Regenerative Bison Farming: Healing the Land and Our Food Systems with Matt Skoglund
Today’s guest is Matt Skoglund, a first-generation bison rancher and the owner of North Bridger Bison in Montana. Matt is passionate about raising bison regeneratively, using holistic methods that improve biodiversity and soil health on the land. In this episode, we dive into his journey into bison ranching, why bison are so vital to the landscape, and how regenerative farming can reshape our food
Late Season Mushroom Foraging: Porcini, Matsutake & Chants with Orion Aon, Forage Colorado
In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, I sit down with Orion Aon, an expert wild food forager and founder of Forage Colorado. Orion shares his vast experience in foraging, focusing on late summer to fall mushrooms. We dive into identifying, foraging, and preparing some of the best edible mushrooms you can find in the wild during this season. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced
Nutrition Advice for Multi-Day Backcountry Trips with Kyle Kamp
In this episode, I chat with Kyle Kamp, the expert nutritionist behind Valley to Peak Nutrition, about the critical aspects of backcountry nutrition for hunters and other backcountry enthusiasts. Whether you're gearing up for a multi-day backcountry hunt or hiking trip, dialing in your nutrition can make all the difference. Kyle shares practical tips on how to fuel your body efficiently, mana
Finding and Hunting Elk with Ken Thrall from Kifaru
In this episode, Poldi chats with Ken Thrall all about how you can increase your odds for success in the elk woods. Ken works for Kifaru Gear and has hunted elk for over a decade.Episode Overview:Tips for better e-scouting to find locations on the map that might hold elkHow Ken’s e-scouting methodology changes from elk archery to rifle seasonWhat a typical glassing session looks like for Ken when
Talking Wild Food Passions and Traditions with Randy Newberg
This Year of Plenty Podcast episode is a conversation with Randy Newberg. Randy is a passionate hunter and the voice of the public land hunter in America. With decades of experience on public lands, he’s become a leading advocate for self-guided hunters and others who appreciate public lands. Randy hosts two popular TV shows, 'Fresh Tracks' and 'On Your Own Adventures,' and the
From Mountain Man to Marketing Director: Ryan Holm's Journey in Hunting and Health
Ryan is a dedicated marketing director with a solid 20-year career in media development within the hunting and outdoor markets. He was the marketing director at Mystery Ranch for a long time and fractionally helped out as VP of Marketing at LandTrust. Above all, Ryan is deeply passionate about hunting, climbing, health and photojournalism.Episode Overview:How Ryan got into hunting and what it mean
The Hunt for Oyster Mushrooms: A Forager's Guide with Hoosier Forager
This episode is a conversation with Tim Frost (aka Hoosier Forager) all about oyster mushroom foraging. Tim is a wild edible mushroom identification expert and educator. His content covers edible & medicinal mushroom and plant identification, cooking & storing wild foods, as well as general foraging tips.Episode Overview:How Tim started his mushroom foraging journeyWhy we love oyster mushr
Building a DIY Thermal Greenhouse for Homesteading with James Mann
This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with James Mann (aka Spicebush Woodcraft). James if a foraging educator, homesteader, and chef.Episode Overview:Why James built a thermal greenhouse to get more out of his homesteadWhat his thermal greenhouse looks like and how he built it (including the budget)How the greenhouse allows him to grow plants during cold seasonsHow he collects rainwater to wa
Ancient Nuts: Hickory Nut Foraging and Wild Tending with James Mann
From prehistoric times to modern day supermarkets, nuts have been a reliable food source throughout history. And there are plenty of species you can gather in the wild to fill your pantry! Hickory nuts being one of them. In this episode, we chat with James Mann from Spicebush Woodcraft and dive deep into the world of hickory nut foraging.Episode Overview:James shares the story of how he got into h
Heirloom Vegetable Seed Trading & Homemade Hot Sauce Making with Castiron Kyle
EP 123 | This episode is a conversation with Kyle Seip (aka Castiron Kyle) who is a castiron cookware expert, hot sauce nerd, and heirloom vegetable seed trader.Episode Overview:New things happening in the cast iron cookware worldKyle’s gardening projects for 2024How to grow healthy pepper plantsHow to make fermented hot sauce at homeKyle’s process for saving seeds from his vegetable harvestsTradi
Forage for Elderberries with Confidence featuring Jesse from Feral Foraging
This conversation is a deep dive into the world of elderberry foraging. And for you to learn more about this amazing plant species, I brought on none other than Jesse Akozbek. Jesse is a great guy and a very good forager and most importantly wants you to be one too! He is known for his technical yet approachable style of teaching foraging that gives people the confidence to forage safely and respo
Into the Grouse Woods: Expert Insights and Tactics for Successful Hunts with Jake Perry
This episode is a conversation with upland bird hunting guide Jake Perry, owner of Superior Upland LLC. Jake specializes in ruffed grouse hunting and this species is the focus of this episode.Episode Overview:Jake's love for upland birds and why he decided to become a guideRuffed Grouse Hunting 101: Everything you need to know and more to be successful in the grouse woodsRuffed grouse behavio
Vertical Gardening Strategies and Inspirations for Small Spaces
Are you looking to grow veggies in a small space? Join Poldi and Lindey as they discuss their gardening plans at their new apartment. Many renters decide not to grow food, because of limited grow space. But it is possible! In this episode, you will learn how Poldi and Lindey have grown squash and other veggies using grow bags and trellises, as well as their plans for the upcoming gardening season.
Food Labels Demystified: Navigate the Grocery Store with Confidence featuring Julia Putzeys
Ready to discover the best tool for understanding food labels and more? This episode is a conversation with Julia Putzeys who is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of the Trash Panda app. Join Poldi and Julia as they discuss the confusing landscape of food labels and ultra-processed food ingredients. And learn about the ultimate tool for understanding food labels.Episode Over
Nourishing Scoops: DIY Guide to Nutrient-Dense Ice Cream
EP 118 | Join Poldi and Lindey as they explore the delicious and healthful world of homemade, nutrient-dense ice cream. Discover how this classic treat can be transformed into a nutrient powerhouse with just a few simple ingredients.Episode Overview:Delving into the origins of ice cream and its evolution from ancient times to the present day.Unpacking the nutritious value of homemade ice cream and
Spruce Tree Foraging, Identification Tips, and Culinary Uses
EP 117 | This episode is a recording of a recent X space where Poldi and co-host Lindey discuss spruce tree foraging, how to distinguish spruce from other conifers, and some ways of using spruce as an ingredient in the kitchen. Spruce trees are perfect for winter foraging! Poldi and Lindey also share a recent scientific review linking ultra-processed foods to chronic diseases and test their ketone
Spear Hunting, Homemade Syrup Making, and Serviceberry Foraging with Luke Oswald
EP 116 | This episode is a conversation with my friend Luke Oswald who is a hunter, angler, forager, and podcaster himself. On his show, Publicly Challenged, Luke interviews wild food experts, naturalists, and others who utilize public land recreationally. His goal is for him and his listeners to learn how to hunt, fish, and forage better, and do it all in a sustainable manner.Episode Overview:Hun
High Protein Diet Tips, Keto Pizzagna Recipe & Ancestral Foodways
EP 115 | The following is a Year of Plenty Podcast Livestream recording about protein digestion tips when switching to a high-protein diet & more.Episode Overview:Trouble digesting high-protein foods? We share some tips on how you can improve protein digestion when switching to a high-protein dietTiramisu Chia Seed Pudding RecipeKeto Pizzagnia Recipe (very low carb)Book Club Segment: Overview
Locating and Hunting Mountain Whitetail Deer with Kenneth Thrall from Kifaru
EP 114 | The following is a conversation with Kenneth Thrall from Kifaru all about hunting Mountain Whitetail Deer. Ken is a lifelong hunter who specializes in elk, deer, and other big game animals in the Mountain West. He is a master hunter with a wealth of knowledge who successfully punches tags on public land year after year.Episode Overview:The value of getting your meat supply through hunting
Beware! Microplastics in Water, Food, Kitchen + Our Herbal Medicine Goals
This episode is a recording of our first Year of Plenty Podcast Livestream on X! Listen along as we dive into disturbing research on micro- and nanoplastics in plastic water bottles, teflon cookware, and food packaging. We also share words from the community!Use code “yearofplenty” (all lower case) for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comMY ULTIMATE FORAGING GEAR LIST - Check it outLeave a review on Apple o
High Alpine Dairy Farming & Raw Milk Cheese Making with Max Kuehnhoefer
In this episode, we discuss Max's experience working as a cheese maker on a dairy farm in the Alps. High alpine dairy farming has a strong tradition in the European Alps that came about 3000 years ago. Every year tough farmers make their way into the mountains to herd cattle and preserve the precious milk into cheese, butter, and other dairy products.Episode Overview:Max’s experience managing
DIY Meat Grinding: Pro Tips For Making Ground Meat At Home
In this episode, I share some of my top tips for DIY meat grinding that I have learned over the years. Everything from how to prepare the meat grinder and ingredients before you get started to the meat grinder part maintenance after you are done. Get ready to learn the essential skill that will help you secure protein for you and your family.Use code “yearofplenty” (all lower case) for 15% OFF at
Reviving Local Food Culture: Community Farming, Raising Meat Rabbits & Harnessing Microbes with Antonin Filicetti
This episode is a conversation with my friend and fellow foodie Antonin Filicetti. Antonin is a teacher, farmer, forager, fermented, and chef. He considers himself a steward of culture, facilitating experiential learning that reconnects people to the relationships and skills that root food to place. His formal background is in medicine, psychology, nutrition, and organic agriculture. In the last d
Fueled By Meat: Carnivore Diet, Intermittent Feasting & Boosting Fertility with Dr Kiltz
This episode is a conversation with the mighty Dr. Robert Kiltz. Dr. Kiltz is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, where he has spent more than two decades helping families grow. Through his clinical fertility work, he has seen how eating a Keto/Carnivore diet and evolving one's lifestyle habits can vastly improve fertility and overall health. This has inspired him to share his knowledg
Nourishing the Land and People: The Microbial Magic of Korean Natural Farming with Chris Trump
This episode is a conversation with Chris Trump, who is an organic farmer and Korean Natural Farming consultant. Chris helps farmers around the world implement Korean Natural Farming solutions to create beautiful and healthy farmland as well as more nutrient-dense crops. For 12 years, Chris studied under and traveled with Master Cho who is the founder of Korean Natural Farming. Since then, Chris b
Foodies Roundtable: A Guide to Unique Cuts of Wild Game , 2023 Hunting Season Recap & Dry Curing Meats
This episode is a Foodies Roundtable conversation on the Year of Plenty Podcast. Host, Poldi Wieland, and his partner Lindey sit down with fellow foodies and friends, Chef Will Morton, Chef Tyler McManus, and Chef Shay Helm for a fun and entertaining conversation.Episode Overview:Shay’s grandma’s secret bison heart stroganoff recipe that he cooked for the crewOur hunting successes and failures dur
Wild Mushroom Preservation, Fun Local Food Kitchen Projects & Reimagining Our Food Journey with Chef Lorenzo Tavani
This episode is a conversation with Lorenzo Tavani. Lorenzo is a chef, forager, gardener, and all-around health nut. After attending culinary school and pursuing a career as a personal trainer, he has worked various jobs in the food system. From regenerative to professional kitchens, and a family-owned slaughterhouse, Lorenzo has taken a deep dive into where our food comes from. His mission is to
Unearthing Glyphosate: The Silent Chemical on Our Plates with J Gulinello, Nutritional Therapist
This episode dives deep into the world of Glyphosate, a chemical that has sparked endless debates, concerns, and research. We welcome back J Gulinello, an acclaimed Nutritional Therapist, Ancestrally-Based Practitioner, Speaker, and Researcher, to shed light on this controversial chemical in the popular herbicide, Round Up. Glyphosate, found in many food products, real food ingredients, and even t
Nourishing the Gut: Microbiome Mastery & Gut Healing Expectations with Natalie Earle, FNTP
This episode is a conversation with Natalie Erle about the gut and its microbiome, approaches to healing the gut, and embracing ancestral living. Natalie is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and is certified in Nutrition Pathology and Functional Medicine. Natalie improves the lives of many individuals with digestive disorders which have become very prevalent in the West. The good news
Lab Grown Meat is HERE! What You Need to Know About Meat 2.0
This episode dives deep into the controversial topic of lab-grown meat, a subject that has been making headlines and stirring debates in the food industry. Host Poldi Wieland explores the ethical, environmental, and health implications of this emerging technology, questioning whether it aligns with traditional foodways and sustainable practices. Whether you're a staunch supporter of tradition
Digging Deeper: Cold Climate Gardening, Permaculture Principles and Cultivating Community with Kareen Erbe
This episode is a conversation with Kareen Erbe. She is a permaculture expert and has a lot of experience helping others become more self-reliant and food-self sufficient.From getting clients started on their first-ever garden, to troubleshooting their garden pest issues, to working with couples on designing a full-blown self-reliant homestead, to designing 30-acre permaculture farms with food for
In Pursuit of Wild Foods From Germany to America | My Appearance on the Publicly Challenged Podcast
This episode is one of my podcast appearances on the Publicly Challenged Podcast hosted by Luke Oswald, who is an avid outdoorsman and foodie himself.Luke had me on his podcast to chat a bit about my background and how I got obsessed with wild food procurement. Along those lines, we talk about all things hunting in Germany and how the hunting system is structured over there. We also get into the m
Ocean to Plate: Spearfishing Adventures and Sustainable Seafood with Valentine Thomas
In this episode, we delve into the thrilling world of spearfishing with none other than Valentine Thomas, a former London lawyer turned sustainable spearfisher woman. A renowned expert in the field, Valentine has not only mastered the art of spearfishing but has also become an influential advocate for sustainable food practices.Use code “yearofplenty” for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comEpisode Overview
Nature’s Pantry Revealed: The Versatility of Milkweed and Other Wild Edible Plant Staples with Clay Bowers
This episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast is a conversation with Clay Bowers, a passionate forager from Northern Michigan. Clay has been foraging for almost two decades and is well respected in the wild food community. The main topic of this conversation is wild, edible milkweed and its culinary versatility throughout the seasons.Use code “yearofplenty” for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comEpisode Overv
Quail Diaries: The Hatching Experience, Building a Budget Coop & Lessons Learned
This episode is a conversation with my cohost and partner, Lindey, all about our journey into raising coturnix quail for eggs and meat on a budget. This is the first episode in a series that will follow us on our journey and we are excited to share what we learn in the coming months.Use code “yearofplenty” for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comEpisode Overview:Why we decided to go with quail over other bi
Navigating the Controversy: Myths about Cattle Farming and Its Role in our Food System with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen
This episode is a conversation with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen from the Discover AG Podcast. They are two incredible women who are bringing a unique and exciting voice to the world of agriculture.Episode Overview:Natalie & Tara’s backstory and experience in the Ag industry.Why we should care about animal agriculture and why we shouldn’t get rid of it and feed the world exclusively
Unveiling the Artistry and Functionality of Handcrafted Wooden Cutting Boards with Mitchell Martishius
Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of American-made wooden cutting boards. In this episode, I chat with the talented craftsman, Mitchell Martishius, owner of Montana Block. Unlock the secrets to maintaining your cutting board's longevity.Episode Overview:How Mitchell got started making American-made wooden cutting boardsDiscover the artistry and functionality behind handcrafted wo
From Flint to Fish: How Our Ancestors Fished with Dr. Bill Schindler
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Bill Schindler, an archeologist, primitive technologist, and chef who is dedicated to studying and teaching ancestral food practices. Bill is also a professor of anthropology and archaeology at Washington College.In addition to his academic and research work, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and foraging for wild edibles. He uses this h
Experiencing Alaska's Wild Side: From Grizzlies to Game Meat Care & Packout Tips with Tyler Kuhn and Shay Helm
This episode is a conversation with Tyler Kuhn, an experienced Alaskan Guide, and my hunting buddy, Shay Helm.Tyler spends most of his year living out of a tent hunting everything from moose to brown bears all over the north. His knowledge runs deep. I am glad to have had an opportunity to pick his brain. Because he had so many awesome stories and tips to share.Episode Overview:Ancient Food Preser
Maximizing Backyard Food Production, Coastal Foraging and Food Preservation with Jon Dykes
This episode is a conversation with Jon Dykes who is the hunt media manager for Hilleberg tents. Jon has been a lifelong learner of all things wild food, homesteading, and food preservation. Over the years, Jon has been figuring out how to maximize his backyard space to grow delicious vegetables and crops and even raise chickens.Episode Overview:How Jon became obsessed with food procurementHow he
Homesteading Like a Pro, Raising Sheep for Meat and How Food Sovereingty Provides Freedom with Steven Cornett
Welcome back to the Year of Plenty podcast the shop for all things real food where we discuss topics around sustainable eating, nutrition, traditional foodways, homesteading, wild food, and much more.This episode is a conversation with Steven Cornett who runs the ultra-popular homesteading Youtube Channel called Nature’s Always Right.Steven started his journey into growing food as an urban market
Epigenetics, Ancestral Eating & One Local Food Almanac To Rule Them All with Kris Chain
This episode is a conversation with Kris Chain who is a molecular geneticist. He is also the founder of Season Report, an online almanac that combines hunting, fishing, foraging, and gardening information all in one place.Episode Overview:A primer on DNA and how it is expressedThe study of epigenetics and how exercise and food can influence gene expressionHow food can help proteins function better
What is Real Food?
This is a solo episode in which I detail my definition of real food.Support the podcast via Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentyYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoSign up for the newsletter:www.theyearofplenty.com/newsletterDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodFacebook: https://www.fa
2023 Foodie Goals, Defining Quality Food, Dairy Farming and Making Raw Milk Cheese with Max Kuehnhoefer
This episode is a conversation with my stepbrother Max Kuehnhoefer, a wholistic farmer. Max has dedicated the past 7 years of his life to learning as much about natural, biodiverse farming systems as possible.Episode Overview2023 Foodie GoalsBarriers to entry fishing in GermanyDefining Quality FoodMax experience at a conventional mass pig farmCheese making at a wholistic farm in northern GermanyMy
Optimizing Pregnancy with Nutrient-Dense Real Food featuring Lily Nichols RDN, CDE
This episode is a conversation with Lily Nichols who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and author. We sat down to talk about the dietary needs of pregnant women and how pregnancy can be optimized with real, whole foods. Which she covered in detail in her book Real Food For Pregnancy. It was a super interesting conversation and a lot of this info applies to everyone who is interested in eating
Storytime, Multiday Cooler Setup, Meat Processing Tips & Backcountry Packing with Shay Helm and Shane Weigand
This episode is a conversation with my buddies Shay Helm and Shane Weigand who have been hunting Montana and other parts of the great American wilderness for the last two decades.Both of them are very much into the culinary exploration of wild game and fish. In fact, Shay actually used to go to culinary school and Shane worked at a wild game processor in his teens. So needless to say that they kno
Living Simply, Realfooding and Keeping the Old Ways Alive with Dr. Hillary Lampers
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Hillary Lampers about living a simple life, focusing on eating real foods, and reconnecting with the old ways. As a doctor, Hillary offers a blend of Regenerative Medicine, Functional Medicine / Wellness, and Primary Care. Her areas of expertise include head & breathing conditions, brain health, hunting performance, pain management, hormone balancing, an
Did Humans Evolve As Carnivores? with Paleoanthropologist Dr. Miki Ben-Dor
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Miki Ben-Dor, a Paleoanthropologist at Tel Aviv University. His area of study examines the causal relationship between Paleolithic nutrition and human evolution. Figuring out what our ancestors ate can help inform us how we should eat in this day and age. Miki and I sat down to explore his findings on humans being much more adapted to eating meat than plants
Mushroom Hunting Recap, Spearfishing in Washington, Elk Hunt Prep, and Using Hemp to Extract Heavy Metals from Ag Soils
This episode is a conversation between me, Caleb Kasper, Dylan Baldassari, and Matt Arnt. These guys are my most hardcore hunting, fishing, and foraging buddies and I spent a ton of time with them going after wild foods in Wisconsin.Episode Overview:2022 Mushroom Hunting Recap (especially Burn Morels)Updates on morel mushroom cultivationGrowing your own edible mushrooms at homeMatt training his fi
Eating Weeds, Exploring the Whole Beast in Bold Ways & Making Sushi at Home with Adam Berkelmans
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