Best Sentinel Creatives Podcasts (2025)

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392 I Did Not Know That! Garden Tips for Success, Live 32:48

7d ago32:48

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Send us a text Debbie Arrington of the Sacramento Rose Society club introduces Master Gardener Farmer Fred and horticulture professor Debbie Flower at a recent meeting of the club. Fred and Debbie don't necessarily talk about roses, though. They share 10 essential tips to boost your overall gardening success—from innovative seed germination techniq…

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391 A Masterclass in Melons 35:10

14d ago35:10

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Send us a text If you love melons, this episode is a must-listen! In Episode 391 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, we chat with Gail Pothour from the Sacramento County Master Gardener Program about growing mouthwatering melons at home. Discover tips on germination, pest management, and the benefits of harvesting at peak ripeness for ma…

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Why Knowledge Matters: Shark and Ray Conservation In Indonesia 34:30

17d ago34:30

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In this episode, Alyssa Klim discusses the role of knowledge in shark and ray conservation in small local coastal communities in Indonesia. She looks at examples of conservation efforts that have failed to consider local context, and discusses how local knowledge can be incorporated into conservation practices and what this means for local communit…

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390 Pepper Growing Basics 47:39

21d ago47:39

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Send us a text Get ready to spice up your garden in Episode 390 of Garden Basics with Farmer Fred! Join Master Gardener Gail Pothour as we explore the vibrant world of peppers—discussing their health benefits, essential growing tips, and delicious culinary uses. From sweet varieties like the Gypsy to mildly hot options like the Mariachi, you’ll dis…

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389 Digging Squirrels? Soil Irrigation Basics 42:39

28d ago42:39

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Send us a text In Episode 389 of *Garden Basics with Farmer Fred*, learn to deter pesky squirrels and manage soil moisture. Farmer Fred, Debbie Flower, and Steve Zien share tips on protecting gardens and optimizing watering techniques. Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with…

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388 Squash Growing Basics 44:12

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Send us a text Master Gardener Gail Pothour shares tips on growing summer and winter squash. We cover variety selection, planting, pest management, harvesting, and storage of squash to boost your yield. Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. N…

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Episode #316 - Writers' Room: Mystery Comics Vol. 2 #307 2:03:55

1M ago2:03:55

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A simple episode... about machines? Sort of? Show Notes: Run Time: 2:03:55 We dig into the past of the Order of the Simple Machine, both in comics and in our creative process. We reveal things we've never before said publicly! And then we make up new stuff, too! Join us next week for a live show! We love it when people ask questions live! Genuinely…

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387 Q&A: Reaction Wood and Seedlings. Controlling Scale. Plants and Mulch. 34:27

1M ago34:27

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Send us a text America’s Favorite College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, and I answers questions about the importance of building “reaction wood” in seedlings, greenhouse airflow, scale pest management for fruit trees, and the benefits of organic mulch. Once again, we’re here to promote proactive gardening practices for healthier gardens. P…

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Episode #315 - Writers' Room: Justice Comics #407-408 2:08:17

1M ago2:08:17

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Let's Bust some Bunks! Show Notes: Run Time: 2:08:17 Oh no, another long one! Well, at least you get a number of villains out of it! And a couple issues! And a bunch of letters answered! So, pretty usual fare. This story certainly didn't land at the time as the writer hoped it would, and would be remembered largely for the big robot suit fights. Bu…

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386 Grape Growing Basics (And More!) 35:19

2M ago35:19

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Send us a text Farmer Fred and Debbie Flower provide practical advice on cultivating table and wine grapes, focusing on the essentials such as sunlight, well-drained soil and variety selection. Also: peach leaf curl controls, prematurely falling figs, no-till gardening benefits. Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcr…

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Episode #314 - Writers' Room: Justice Comics #534-535 1:21:29

2M ago1:21:29

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But just who are the April Fools, anyway? Show Notes: Run Time: 1:21:28 We (and just who is we are in unclear) do some goofs, tell some stories, and read your letters! It's just a totally normal episode! Join us next week for more normal episode times, in which we record an episode about the Bunker Busters!…

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385 The Repurposed, Sustainable, and Creative Garden 31:05

2M ago31:05

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Send us a text Prepare to be inspired as we dive into a creative and sustainable approach to gardening with Sacramento County Master Gardener Gail Pothour. We explore how to turn everyday household items and scrap materials into stunning and functional garden art. Whether it’s using an old manhole cover as a striking stepping stone or transforming …

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Episode #313 - Writer's Room: Mystery Comics Vol. 2 #106 1:48:50

2M ago1:48:50

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We don't want to bug you, so please bear with us... Show Notes: 1:48:49 Adam and I kick it off with talking about how we haven't done a good job with Bugbear... and the ultimate result by the end of the episode is this cover, so, take that as you will. Regardless, we definitely do a bunch of Bugbear work, and answer a bunch of Bugbear letters! Hope…

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384 Ideas for a Successful First Garden! 56:42

2M ago56:42

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Send us a text Essential tips for beginner gardeners, focusing on starting small, plant selection, spacing and companion planting, along with maintenance strategies and the value of involving children and keeping a gardening diary. Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Far…

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Editor's Note #89 2:06:08

2M ago2:06:08

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Another live show! Show Notes: Run Time: 2:06:07 Over two hours?! Yes, but just barely! Look, we had a lot to go through, and that makes us all smartthinkers, don't you think? Here's the upcoming schedule: Tuesday, April 1st: Episode #314 - Writers' Room: A digital foe in a digital realm Tuesday, April 8th: Episode #315 - Writers' Room: Bunker Bust…

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383 The 2025 Tomato Preview Show! 53:22

2M ago53:22

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Send us a text If you’re a tomato-head, this is the episode for you! We dive into the world of tomatoes with Don Shor from Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis, California. We discuss our favorite tomato varieties to plant for the 2025 gardening season. What’s new and intriguing? What’s old and good? Plus, Don has tips for choosing reliable varieties if y…

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Episode #312 - Writers' Room: Ra: God of the Sun #1 1:29:30

2M ago1:29:30

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We're number 1! Or, at least, the issue this episode is about is #1! Show Notes: Run Time: 1:29:29 Hey! It's time to introduce a character who has been around for a long time but we've barely talked about! No, not Ra. We've said so much about him. Instead, we finally talk about Calypso! (And just in time for the upcoming Bugbear episode...) But bef…

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382 Delayed Winter Pruning of Fruit Trees, and More! 40:41

3M ago40:41

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Send us a text In this episode: • The benefits of delayed winter pruning of fruit trees, with orchardist and Master Gardener Quentyn Young. • Controlling ants in raised garden beds, with America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower. • Protecting your garlic crop in winter weather. • Redwood tree roots vs. raised garden b…

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Episode #311 - Writers' Room: Prime Wardens Vol. 1 #71 1:38:26

3M ago1:38:26

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Vampires! In March? I guess so! Show Notes: Run Time: 1:38:25 We get to do a bunch of storytelling things in this story that we've wanted to attempt for some time and haven't really had the opportunity to do so. Does this episode mark the beginning of a new era of The Letters Page? Well, I wouldn't go THAT far. But we did have a lot of fun, and we …

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381 Backyard Chickens vs. Bird Flu. Composting tips. 39:34

3M ago39:34

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Send us a text Tips for protecting your backyard chickens from the bird flu. Compost for potted plants. Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout. Now on YouTube (audio) Pictured: Back…

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Episode #310 - Creative Process: Other Scions of OblivAeon 1:57:02

3M ago1:57:02

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More Scions?! Sounds like a bad idea... Show Notes: Run Time: 1:57:01 We have a few ideas, but we're also creating mostly blind, which is often how we like it! We make up some Scions (and hint at others) and then answer a bunch of questions! That's how these things go! Join us next week when we kick off March with a Prime Wardens story... with vamp…

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380 Flower Seed Starting Basics 36:52

3M ago36:52

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Send us a text Today: Practical flower seed starting techniques, such as the critical timing for beginning various flowers and the correct depth for planting those seeds. And, Debbie Flower shares with us her trick for careful watering of newly planted seeds. Also, she has important tips when transplanting those young flowering plants into the gard…

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Editor's Note #88 2:05:01

3M ago2:05:01

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We're back and we're live and we're gonna say a bunch of things! Show Notes: Run Time: 2:05:00 We haven't talked much this month about love and/or romance, but that ends now! We're making this happen! Or, at least, we're gonna take a swing at it! Here's what we'll be talking about next month! Tuesday, March 4th: Episode #311 - Writers' Room: Prime …

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379 AAS Award-Winning Garden Plants for 2025 48:15

3M ago48:15

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Send us a text We talk with Diane Blazek, the executive director of All-America Selections (AAS), exploring the newly announced 2025 winners of top-performing garden plant varieties. Each year, AAS winners undergo rigorous trials, evaluated by expert judges, to ensure they will thrive in diverse U.S. and Canadian climates. Diane highlights standout…

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Escape from Kharkiv 59:32

3M ago59:32

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Send us a text Escape from Kharkiv is one of the short stories included in Mitchell Lüthi's latest collection, Aberrants, available now. The audiobook, performed by George Weightman, is coming soon to Audible. Support the showBy Sentinel Creatives

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Fish TAles 51:28

3M ago51:28

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This episode features a recording of a live story telling event, “Fish Tales.” Hosted by Ally Kristan, staff at the Duke University Marine Lab, the episode features 5 stories, by Barbara Garrity-Blake, Dana Grieco, Brandon Letchworth, Ally Kristan, and Alexis Longmire. The live event was scheduled on the eve of Halloween, so you might note a ‘spook…

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Episode #309 - Writers' Room: Disparation Vol. 2 #17 1:30:08

3M ago1:30:08

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What bizarre vision have we crafted this time?! Show Notes: Run Time: 1:30:08 Man, the story on this one came together QUICK! Especially for something that we knew so little about at the start. Pretty cool! And good thing, too, as there were a BUNCH of follow-up questions from a recent episode about a particular future... Join us this coming Friday…

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378 Battling Four-Legged Fruit Tree Pests 34:13

3M ago34:13

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Send us a text We tackle the management of four-legged garden fruit tree pests with Debbie Flower. We discuss listener concerns about squirrels, raccoons, and rats, exploring protective measures and the importance of exclusion methods. Our conversation also covers strategies for deterring deer and effective, humane rat control tactics. We share pra…

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Episode #308 - Writers' Room: F.I.L.T.E.R. #4 1:49:10

4M ago1:49:10

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K.N.Y.F.E.! No Punch! Show Notes: Run Time: 1:49:09 We may have bit off more than we can chew with this one... but we'll do our best! Actually, it turned out really well, in our opinion, making us stretch as creators and also making Paige Huntly stretch as a character. Success! We're into February now, so 2025 is well under way, and we've got a lot…

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377 Tomato Seed Planting Tips. Rose Pruning Success. 1:05:25

4M ago1:05:25

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Send us a text Want bountiful tomatoes and beautiful roses in 2025? Today, we cover essential tips for starting tomato seeds and winter rose pruning. Debbie Flower shares insights on timing for planting tomato seeds and the benefits of starting them indoors. We discuss nurturing seedlings and the advantages of hybrid varieties for beginners. Master…

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Episode #307 - Creative Process: Distant Future Limited Series 2:44:13

4M ago2:44:13

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Come and hear tell of our PROPHES1ES! Show Notes: Run Time: 2:44:12 This one ran pretty long AND I tried to skip the banter at the beginning (entirely unsuccessfully) AND we didn't even cover every little bit of what we wanted (which we get into in the episode) AND we tried to speed up in the second half (with only marginal successful) but it's a b…

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376 Heal-All Herb Growing. Hackberry Aphids. Leaf Mulching Winter Garden Beds. 31:47

4M ago31:47

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Send us a text Episode 376 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast offers more sustainable gardening tips for all gardeners. We cover managing hackberry aphids using less toxic methods with Debbie Flower; growing tips and benefits of the herb, self-heal with Master Gardener and herb specialist Ruth Ostroff; and advice from Organic Consultant …

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Editor's Note #87 1:32:52

4M ago1:32:52

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We were live for the first time this year! Show Notes: Run Time: 1:32:51 Lots of goofs, silliness, mistakes, apologies, answers, justifications, and ridiculous listener interactions (encompassing interactions that are ridiculous AND listeners who are ridiculous — you know who you are), all of which means: it's another Editor's Note! Thank you all f…

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375 Cool Season Pea Planting. Tulip Tips. 31:31

4M ago31:31

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Send us a text We delve into cool season gardening with Master Gardener Gail Pothour and retired college horticultural professor Debbie Flower. We explore best practices for growing peas, focusing on varieties like sugar snap and snow peas, while discussing germination tips, planting times related to frost dates, and inventive trellising methods us…

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Episode #306 - Writers' Room: Tome of the Bizarre Vol. 3 #10 1:38:05

4M ago1:38:05

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These two need to calm down. Show Notes: Run Time: 1:38:04 We come out the gates swinging with this one, telling a tale we didn't necessarily expect, including characters we hadn't planned for! And then we also read your letters! Woo! Join us this coming Friday for a live show, that is, if you're on the Letters Page Patreon!…

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374 Success with Pepper Seeds and Seedlings. Fire-Wise Landscaping. 1:36:50

4M ago1:36:50

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Send us a text Tips for starting pepper seeds. How to care for pepper seedlings. With Debbie Flower. Protecting your yard and home from wildfire. With Kevin Marini, University of California Defensible Space advisor. Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and accurate, human-reviewed transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics…

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Episode #305 - Creative Process: Tempest Foes 1:44:01

5M ago1:44:01

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It's snowy and cold, but it wasn't when we recorded this! The passage of time is astounding! Show Notes: Run Time: 1:44:00 We make up a few villains, as is our way, each of a different sphere of Tempest's interest and influence. The first is one we've apparently talked about before, though folks forgot, including us as well! Anyway, we talked more …

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373 Greatest Garden Hits of 2024 2:08:30

5M ago2:08:30

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Send us a text We're kicking off the 2025 season with the garden interviews that were the Top 3 topics that drew the most interest from you, the listeners, in 2024. Debbie Flower and I have the tips to start your first garden, along with advice for anyone who wants a successful. Blueberry experts, including Master Gardeners and professional blueber…

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News-Sode! 6:36

5M ago6:36

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Welcome to 2025, everyone! Did you think you would get a mini-sode on Tuesday, even after we expressly told you we would NOT be posting such a thing? Well, so did we! Unfortunately, The Fates had other plans, and Trevor was laid low by the throat of strep! Thus, you get this lil snippet a couple days later. But it still counts! Instead of a very en…

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372 Tomato Winners (and Losers) of 2024 59:37

5M ago59:37

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Send us a text In this episode, we reflect on the ups and downs of Northern California’s 2024 tomato gardening season, with Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis, California. We share insights on the successful varieties, such as Rugby, Chef’s Choice, and Jet Star. But we also point out the ones that struggled, and failed, during 2024’s record …

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Episode #304 - Writers' Room: Mystery Comics Vol. 2 #244 1:23:28

5M ago1:23:28

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Is The Scholar simply having a wonderful Christmastime? It doesn't look like it... Show Notes: Run Time: 1:23:27 A Christmas tale on this Christmas Eve, but unlike the standard fare! We did a lot of prework on this episode so we could just get right into the telling, given the challenge of a holiday tale of a... less cheery sort. So, far from the l…

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371 America's Top 10 Vegetables to Grow (and Enjoy!) 1:03:52

5M ago1:03:52

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Send us a text In today’s episode, we explore America’s top 10 homegrown vegetables. We are guided by Master Gardener and vegetable expert Gail Pothour. From tomatoes—America’s favorite, with 86% of gardeners growing them—to cucumbers, sweet peppers, hot peppers, squash, beans, lettuce, peas and more, we cover essential tips for garden success in y…

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Editor's Note #86 1:26:05

5M ago1:26:05

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The last live show of the year! Show Notes: Run Time: 1:26:04 Here at the end of the year, we cover so many different topics! Certainly a wide variety of things, and not a singular focus... Anyway, here's what we're talking about at the start of next year! Tuesday, January 7th: Episode #305 - Creative Process: Tempest Foes Tuesday, January 14th: Ep…

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370 Grow Your Own Immunity Boosting Foods 41:08

5M ago41:08

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Send us a text The healthiest food you can eat is the food you grow yourself! In this episode, we speak with Dr. Laura Varich from FreshPhysician.com about the vital role of nutrition in supporting immunity, especially during the winter months. We explore the balance of immunity rather than just boosting it. And we discuss the correlation between d…

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Episode #303 - Writers' Room: Tome of the Bizarre Vol. 3 #227 1:10:34

5M ago1:10:34

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Necrosis is gross! Can Akash'Thriya do anthing about it?! Show Notes: Run Time: 1:10:34 The shortest episode we've recorded in a long time! But not because we short-change the story or anything; it just turned out that way. This coming Friday is our last show of 2024! Come join us for an end-of-year Editor's Note! Everyone on our Patreon can watch,…

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369 Container Food Gardening Basics 40:08

6M ago40:08

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Send us a text If you are about to set foot into a garden for the first time in the coming new year, or looking to expand your gardening horizons, and you are wondering where to begin, a good tip is to start small…with container gardening. Today, we talk with Pam Farley, who is the writer and photographer behind the highly successful gardening webs…

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Episode #302 - Writers' Room: Mystery Comics Vol. 02 #220 1:42:57

6M ago1:42:57

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Let's get STICKY! Show Notes: Run Time: 1:42:56 Will this be the final moment of Setback?! How can he survive such a defeat?!?! You'll just have to listen to find out! We've already recorded next week's episode about Akash'Thriya and Necrosis, but the following week will be the last Editor's Note of the year, followed by a Santa Scholar holiday epi…

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368 Trees vs. Invasive Shot Hole Borers 46:57

6M ago46:57

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Send us a text Today, we venture into the critical realm of invasive pests, zeroing in on the invasive shot hole borer (ISHB), a formidable newcomer from southern Asia threatening California's trees. We navigate through the fascinating biology of the ISHB, discussing its rapid spread and dire consequences for urban and native forests alike, not onl…

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Episode #301 - Creative Process: Who is Deathfiend? 2:37:14

6M ago2:37:14

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Wait, this is a Creative Process? But then why does it have this cover...? Show Notes: Run Time: 2:37:13 Yup, another 2+ hour episode, and you'll hear why once you start listening! We definitely set out to make a Writers' Room, but it ended up being a bunch of lightning round Writers' Rooms! Whoops? Sorry? (Not really sorry.) Do we answer the quest…

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367 Ten Secrets of Successful Gardeners 59:57

6M ago59:57

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Send us a text In this episode, along with America's Favorite Retired College Horticultural Professor, Debbie Flower, we discuss the importance of soil health, effective pruning techniques, and the value of learning from gardening failures. Water management strategies and proactive pest control are also highlighted, along with the joy of simply spe…

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