Best Peter Barber Podcasts (2025)

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Nicole Dehne: When Certification Meets Conviction 59:09

4d ago59:09

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#233 - Nicole Dehne, director of Vermont Organic Farmers, shares what it means to uphold real integrity in a shifting organic landscape. From hydroponics and organic standards to the struggles of small farms, she explains how certifiers like VOF are fighting to preserve the original values of organic - transparency, soil health, and farmer-driven a…

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Big Brev: Bass Singer Academy (with Special Cameo from Tim Foust!) 1:05:02

13d ago1:05:02

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Join Bass Singer Academy! https://basssingeracademy.com/ American bass-baritone and social media influencer, Daniel Brevik, is praised for having "a massive, focused, rich, warm timbre." Boasting an impressive following of over 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and 488,000 followers on TikTok. Brevik's singing and teaching channel extends even f…

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Eli Pipkin: Mastering Whole Grain Bread 49:37

13d ago49:37

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#232 - Stone Barns head baker Eli Pipkin reveals what it takes to bake whole grain bread that is alive with flavor, nutrition, and story. Rooted in the mission of chef Dan Barber's Blue Hill, Eli shares how his team mills fresh flour, bakes with intention, and builds a bread program that honors farmers and soil. This conversation digs deep into how…

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The Real Story Of Whole Grain Bread with Michael Pollan + Dan Barber 1:01:20

20d ago1:01:20

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#231 - In this special conversation, Michael Pollan and Dan Barber and other food system leaders explore the deep relationship between whole grain bread, human health, and agricultural resilience. From the nutrient losses caused by industrial milling to the taste and vitality of freshly milled, soil-grown grains, this episode calls attention to the…

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Johanna Kurkela: The Voice of Auri 57:04

23d ago57:04

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Johanna Kurkela is the lead singer of progressive folk group, Auri. If you open heart and ear to the mesmerizing, hauntingly beautiful soundscapes of AURI, you might find a beacon of light inside a sonic realm untouched by today’s often scary, grim realities; a dreamscape that can be profoundly uplifting. On their third studio album, III - Candles …

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Paul Hawken: Reversing Ecological Collapse 1:27:59

27d ago1:27:59

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#230 - Paul Hawken returns to share his hopeful and hard-won perspective on how organic farming and climate solutions go hand-in-hand, and to reflect on the themes in his latest book Carbon. Drawing from his decades of work in food systems and regeneration, he explains why soil is one of our greatest allies and how organic farmers are leading the c…

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Leor Zmigrod on the Ideological Brain 22:27

1M ago22:27

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Flexibility is a cardinal virtue in physical fitness, and according to political psychologist and neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod, it can be a cardinal virtue in our mental health, too. How she came to that conclusion and how common rigid thinking can be are themes explored in her new book, The Ideological Brain. “I think that from all the research tha…

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Marion Nestle: Follow the Food Money 1:01:39

1M ago1:01:39

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#229 Marion Nestle, author of Food Politics, joins us to discuss how corporate money shapes what ends up on our plates - and why nutrition science so often serves industry over public health. From USDA dietary guidelines to food marketing in schools, Nestle explains how power, politics, and policy collide in the American food system. With decades o…

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Dan Barber: Farming Flavor First 54:29

1M ago54:29

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#228: Dan Barber returns to explore how farming for flavor - not just yield or shelf life - can transform our food system from the ground up. As a chef and co-founder of Row 7 Seeds, Dan argues that seed breeding should begin in the kitchen, with taste driving innovation in the field. From soil-grown crops to flavor-forward farming, this episode di…

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Lucie Burns: Unlock Your Art 1:10:01

1M ago1:10:01

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Lucie Burns is an Industry Leading Performance Coach, Speaker, and bestselling Author of "The Art of Live Performance Unlocked". She is the Founder of Stage Ready Artists and Host of The Singing Buddha Podcast. She was named 'A performance coach to follow' by LA Weekly, and has been featured on two TV documentaries, showcasing her transformational …

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Kate Mendenhall: Defending Organic Integrity Nationwide 1:17:37

2M ago1:17:37

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#227: Kate Mendenhall, Executive Director of the Organic Farmers Association, breaks down the strategic grassroots campaign to keep organic standards rooted in soil, transparency, and trust. As corporate influence grows, Kate outlines how OFA is working to ensure the organic label still reflects its original values and that farmer voices are always…

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Peter Segger: Farming Small, Thinking Big 1:09:20

2M ago1:09:20

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#226: Peter Segger shares his journey from music and metal testing to pioneering organic farming in Wales. He reflects on the legacy of the Soil Association, his encounters with E.F. Schumacher, and the decades-long effort to protect the soul of organic food against industrial takeover. https://realorganicproject.org/peter-segger-farming-small-thin…

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Cesar De La Rosa: Born to Sing 59:47

2M ago59:47

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Cesar De La Rosa is a singer, most well-known for being the baritone member of the a cappella group VoicePlay. In his city of Orlando, Florida, he’s recognized as a singer-songwriter and special events producer, with his ten toes in countless shows year-round. In his friends’ circles, Cesar is known as a mystical and deeply silly elf, with a dark s…

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David Autor on the Labor Market 27:34

2M ago27:34

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When economic news, especially that revolving around working, gets reported, it tends to get reported in aggregate – the total number of jobs affected or created, the average wage paid, the impact on a defined geographic area. This is an approach labor economist David Autor knows well. But he also knows that the aggregate often masks the effect on …

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Julie Guthman: Big Tech's Takeover Of Organic 1:34:50

2M ago1:34:50

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#225: Julie Guthman explains how Silicon Valley’s growing role in agriculture is reshaping organic from the top down. From hydroponics to venture capital, she explores what’s lost when food is engineered like software and soil is written out of the future. https://realorganicproject.org/julie-guthman-big-tech-takeover-organic-225 (From the Harvard …

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Austin Frerick: Grocery Store Monopolies 1:22:05

2M ago1:22:05

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#224: Author and economist Austin Frerick returns to break down how grocery store monopolies are shaping what ends up in our carts, who profits from it, and who gets left out. From Walmart’s grip on food access to the collapse of fair pricing for farmers, Austin exposes how consolidation is driving inequality across the food system. This conversati…

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Rachel Potter: Broadway Vocals 53:51

2M ago53:51

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Rachel Potter, an acclaimed Broadway star and accomplished Nashville Recording artist, has been recognized by US Weekly as "One to Watch" and praised by the Hollywood Reporter for her "crystalline vocals." With a successful career in both musical theater and country music, Rachel has showcased her talent on stages of all sizes. Rachel's impressive …

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JM Fortier: Farms For Food Sovereignty 1:19:23

3M ago1:19:23

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#223: JM Fortier shares his vision for farming as a pathway to food sovereignty. From his home in Quebec, JM has helped lead a growing movement of small-scale, soil-based farmers working to reconnect communities with their food. Through his work with the Market Gardener Institute, he’s offering tools, structure, and encouragement to a new generatio…

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Ladd Harris: Feeding NFL Athletes Real Organic Food 1:12:07

3M ago1:12:07

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#222: What happens when an NFL team decides to fuel its players with real organic food? Houston Texans wellness coach Ladd Harris shares how he’s building a performance-driven nutrition program based on soil-grown, nutrient-dense ingredients - including Hugh and Lisa Kent's blueberries. Ladd explains how organic food for athletes goes beyond macros…

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Yannis Papadopoulos: Beast In Black 1:04:27

3M ago1:04:27

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Yannis Papadopoulos is the lead singer for heavy metal band, Beast in Black. The band's blend of power metal, 80s pop, and electronic music, as well as their energetic live performances, have made them pioneers of their genre. Beast in Black's current lineup further consists of founding member and primary songwriter Anton Kabanen, guitarist Kasperi…

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Anthony Suau: Filming the Chemical Takeover 1:06:07

3M ago1:06:07

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#221: Pulitzer Prize-winning filmmaker Anthony Suau returns to share the impact of his documentary Organic Rising and the growing urgency behind its message. After more than a decade documenting the chemical takeover of food, Suau reflects on how toxic agriculture has reshaped our soil, our health, and our trust in the food system. In this conversa…

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Bruce Hood on the Science of Happiness 24:23

3M ago24:23

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Are university students unhappy? We won’t generalize, but many are, and this was something Bruce Hood noted. Being an experimental psychologist who teaches at the University of Bristol, an opportunity presented itself. Why not start a course on the science of happiness, and while teaching it collect data from the students attending? The resulting c…

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Sharon Lerner: Eating PFAs - Forever Chemicals In Our Food 53:13

3M ago53:13

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#220: Investigative journalist Sharon Lerner shares how “forever chemicals” like PFAS entered our food, soil, bodies, and blood - revealing corporate cover-ups, regulatory failures, and the human toll of toxic exposure: To watch a video version of this podcast with access to the full transcript and links relevant to our conversation, please visit: …

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Simone Simons: The Voice of Epica 58:03

3M ago58:03

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Simone Simons is the lead singer for symphonic metal group, Epica, that just released their 9th studio album, Aspiral. The album title is derived from the eponymous bronze sculpture made by Polish sculptor and painter Stanisław Szukalski back in 1965. It stands for renewal and inspiration – keywords that define Epica in 2025. In Szukalski’s work ev…

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Hugh Kent: Hydroponics Is Not Organic 1:02:09

3M ago1:02:09

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#219: Organic blueberry farmer Hugh Kent pulls no punches in this deep dive into the truth about hydroponics and organic farming. From his soil-first philosophy to the dangers of plastic pot "organics," Hugh explains why hydroponics is not organic — and how corporate interests are replacing real, soil-grown food withn these lifeless, watered-down i…

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Matthew Ingram: Counterculture's Role In Organic Food 1:00:33

4M ago1:00:33

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#218: Author Matthew Ingram dives into the roots of the counterculture organic food movement, tracing how music, radical ideas, and back-to-the-land farming shaped a generation. Based on his new book The Garden: Visionary Growers and Farmers of the Counterculture, this conversation explores the deep connections between soil, society, and the ongoin…

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Scott Myers: Organic Grain Against the Odds 58:47

4M ago58:47

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#217: Scott Myers, a second-generation farmer from Ohio, opens up about the hard truths of organic grain farming. From navigating weak federal support to managing high-stakes rotations and market volatility, Scott shares what it really takes to farm with integrity. This episode is a rare glimpse into the grit, risk, and soil-deep knowledge behind e…

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Eli Jacobson: Acapella Rock 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

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Eli Jacobson is a tenor vocalist and a core member of the internationally acclaimed a cappella group, VoicePlay. Known for their inventive arrangements and theatrical performances, VoicePlay gained national recognition as finalists on NBC’s The Sing-Off and became a fixture and fan favorite on The Sing-Off Live national tours. In addition, they’ve …

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Jens Ludwig on American Gun Violence 27:16

4M ago27:16

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Let’s cut to the chase: “The overwhelming majority of murders in the United States involve guns,” says economist Jens Ludwig. “And in fact, most of the difference in overall murder rates between the United States and other countries are due to murders with guns.” This may seem intuitively obvious to outside observers, but studying guns within the U…

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Tina Owens: Nutritional Dark Matter 55:04

4M ago55:04

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#216: Tina Owens, senior advisor to the Nutrient Density Alliance, joins Dave to discuss how the future of nutrient density testing could be the key to transforming our food system. With years of experience representing major food companies like Kellogg's and Danone, and a family background in farming, Tina unpacks the science behind “nutritional d…

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Liz Graznak: Surprise! 25% Of Your Market Is Gone 1:06:22

4M ago1:06:22

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#215: Missouri farmer Liz Graznak tells Linley about facing the season after the very recent funding cuts have left her operation, Happy Hollow Farm, without a quarter of its regular sales channels. Many organic farmers have found themselves in the same ill-timed situation this spring, having bought their seed and started many crops weeks ago, only…

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Anna Lea: The Voice of Penelope 58:58

5M ago58:58

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Anna Lea is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter, most known for her work as the voice of Penelope in EPIC: The Musical. She joined the cast of EPIC at just 17 years old, before finishing high school. Outside of EPIC, Anna has released a solo EP, The Dark Between the Stars, and more recently, a full-length album, Therapy. She is currently pursuing in ma…

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David Weinstein: Past, Present, And Future Of Organic 45:17

5M ago45:17

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#214: David Weinstein returns to discuss the urgent need for a food system that nourishes both people and the planet. In another compelling conversation about the heart of the organic food movement, Dave and David explore how the original vision of organic farming—rooted in cooperation, soil health, and sustainability—has been compromised by market…

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14. How Respect Shapes The Creative Process with Spencer Suflow 1:05:03

5M ago1:05:03

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In this episode, we sit down with Spencer Suflow, a Minneapolis-based director and cinematographer. With a portfolio that includes big names like Justin Bieber and The Chainsmokers, Spencer shares his insights on the importance of humility and respect, and how they impact crew dynamics and the creative process. Hosted by Justice Brooks, edited by A…

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Jennifer Pett-Ridge: Carbon Cycling on Organic Farms 55:55

5M ago55:55

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#213: Soil scientist Jennifer Pett-Ridge joins Linley to talk about the opportunities organic agricultural presents to the planet's need to drawdown and sequester carbon, with the caveat that instead of just storing carbon, we are actively using it to grow healthy foods. Jennifer Pett-Ridge is a senior staff scientist at the Lawrence Livermore Nati…

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Nick Higgs: Living for Music 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

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Nick Higgs, widely known on social media as Nick Higgs The Singer, is a multifaceted professional in the music industry. As a dedicated singer, voice teacher, and dynamic content creator, he has cultivated a substantial online presence, engaging over 500 thousand followers across various platforms. With a background that includes formal musical edu…

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Dr. Elena R. Álvarez-Buylla: The Science of GM Corn Risks 28:28

5M ago28:28

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Bonus Episode: Author, Researcher, and investigative reporter Timothy A. Wise interviews Dr. Elena R. Álvarez-Buylla about her concerning findings on GM Corn risks during her time heading up Mexico's National Science Agency. With the US challenging Mexico's documented results and claiming unfair trade practices, the world awaits s decision from a 3…

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Crystal Abidin on Influencers 29:11

5M ago29:11

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A new people has emerged in the digital age, that of ‘internet famous’ celebrities. And that new people has a class of social scientist focused on studying them, the digital anthropologist. Crystal Abidin, a professor at Australia’s Curtin University and founding director of the Influencer Ethnography Research Lab there, is such as digital anthropo…

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Ronald Valentin: The Natural Power of Biological Control 1:05:25

5M ago1:05:25

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#212: Entomologist and grower Ronald Valentin joins Dave to talk about the advantages of using biological controls to manage pests in a greenhouse setting, where synthetic biocides are still the norm. Biological control have grown in popularity, as today, even in non-organic settings, techniques like "banker plants" have been adopted, where non-cro…

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Bernward Geier: Doing Right In The Wrong System 1:02:08

5M ago1:02:08

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#211: On a recent trip to Biofach 2025 in Germany, Linley Dixon visits with former IFOAM (International Federation of Agriculture Movements) president Bernward Geier to discuss ways to maintain organic integrity around the globe amid growing industrial pressures. Market forces, political influences, and variances in integrity among certifiers are a…

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JP Warner: The Sounds of EPIC 1:00:34

5M ago1:00:34

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Chicago-based JP Warner has amassed 200+ million streams on his records in his 10+ year career as a music producer/audio engineer. He began his career as a DJ, touring the country as part of then-duo MiNDTRiX. In 2019 he left MiNDTRiX to work behind the scenes, creating electronic & pop records with DJ Mag Top-100 DJs Excision, Tiesto, and more. To…

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Chuck Benbrook: What Monsanto Knew About Glyphosate 1:18:28

6M ago1:18:28

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#210: Chuck Benbrook may be the most-informed person on the planet when it comes to Monsanto's manufacturing of glyphosate and the unnecessary and sometimes fatal harm it's caused people across the United States. Chuck discusses the cases he was involved in as a pesticide litigation consultant, after a great conversation with Dave about the fate of…

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Nora Taleb: A Farmer-Led (R)Evolution 32:22

6M ago32:22

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#209: Nora Taleb witnessed the birth and naming of the Real Organic Project during her time at our joint venture partner Naturland, the EU's oldest add-on food label based in Germany. She shared her thoughts about our next steps on the stage at Churchtown Dairy during our 2024 event, Real Organic: A World Movement. Nora Taleb is a food systems cons…

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Mako: The Music of Arcane Season 2 58:10

6M ago58:10

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Composer, songwriter, and producer Alex Seaver (aka Mako) has created a unique niche for himself in the entertainment industry. He has released two best-selling albums; performed at Coachella, Lollapalooza, and EDC; and collaborated with the likes of Linkin Park, Marcus King, Sting, Pusha-T, Avicii, Madison Beer, and Alan Walker. A classically-trai…

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Katy Milkman on How to Change 35:21

6M ago35:21

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Everyone, we assume, wants to be their best person. Few of us, perhaps, none, hits all their marks in this pursuit even if the way toward the goal is generally apparent. If you want to know how to do a better job hitting those marks, whether its walking 10,000 steps, learning Esperanto, or quitting smoking, a good person to consult would be Katy Mi…

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Warren Weber: Youthful Optimism And Embracing The Unknown 54:59

6M ago54:59

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#208: Legendary California organic farmer Warren Weber peppers Dave with questions about Real Organic Project's structure, standards, and funding while also touching upon their shared philosophies and the early days of the organic movement. Warren Weber co-founded Star Route Farms in California's Marin County in 1974, the oldest continuously operat…

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Will Allen: Chemicals, Cotton and CAFOs in California 52:39

6M ago52:39

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#207: Taken from an interview done in 2021, Dave gets the whole adventurous story from California-turned-Vermont farmer Will Allen about his life filled with activism, teaching, and learning, which included founding the Sustainable Cotton Project in 1990 to help farmers grow organic cotton and to convince big brands like Patagonia, Esprit, Levis, a…

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Luke Holt: The Voice of Zeus 1:14:43

6M ago1:14:43

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Luke Holt is an actor, singer, and content creator, most known for his work as Zeus in EPIC: The Musical. Luke and Peter chat about how EPIC came together, the recording process, musical theater, voice acting, career goals, and much more. Please welcome Luke Holt.By Peter Barber

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Do Hydroponics Belong In Organic? Anthony Suau Interviews Dave Chapman 15:42

7M ago15:42

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#206: As a special 10 minute bonus episode to the film Organic Rising, director Anthony Suau focuses on the issue of whether or not hydroponics have a place in the market under the USDA organic label. Real Organic Project co-founder Dave Chapman explains the history of this issue and why it has never been properly settled, as well as the current st…

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13. My Barber Got Me A Gig Filming Usher At The Grammys with Richy Films 36:40

7M ago36:40

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In this episode, we sit down with Richyfilms, a Los Angeles-based director known for his work in music videos, visuals, and branding. Having collaborated with top artists like Usher, Vanessa Hudgens, and Machine Gun Kelly, Richy shares insights into his creative process and the challenges of working with industry heavyweights. Hosted by Justice Bro…

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