Homesteads and Homeschools

Chilly Trees in Pots: Part II

Jacob Linzy is back for a two parter! If you forgot who he is, go freshen up and give episode 32 a listen. The second part of this two parter found us talking all about community and how to grow it. The Links Chillderburg три Agorist Acres Seeds Run Your Mouth Coffee Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Presidents of the United States of America - Old Man on the Back Porch Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Dream If you're en...

Chilly Trees in Pots with Jacob Linzy

Jacob Linzy is back for a two parter! If you forgot who he is, go freshen up and give episode 32 a listen. On the first half of this parter we talk about trees, keeping them in pots, and some updates. The Links Chillderburg три Agorist Acres Seeds Run Your Mouth Coffee Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Butthole Surfers - Pepper Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Dream If you're enjoying the show, you can join the discussion at the goodviewquarter on ...

A Goat Riddled Update

A solo episode in which I update you all on the goat explosiveness and some of the things we've learned through our first kidding season. So many things. And gardens. Enjoy. The Links First Set of Goat Kids Agorist Acres Seeds Run Your Mouth Coffee If you're enjoying the show, you can join the discussion at the goodviewquarter on Keybase, or you can show your support by becoming a patron on Patreon and get access to bonus shows, seeds, and merchandise (and if you don't like Patreon, ...

When the Mead Starts Moving

Joining the show today to talk all about mead, is AB, the guy behind Agora Brewing. AB offers classes and help to get the mead flowing. We talked about his class, his future plans, and of course how he found the magnificent world of mead. Give it a listen, go find a class, and sign up. The Links Agora Brewing Blog Chillderburg три AB on YouTube Run Your Mouth Coffee Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Incubus - You Will Be a Hot Dancer Shocking Blue - Acka Raga ...

Pickin' It With Pat

Lock picking and security buff and author of "Tactical Lock Picking: A Systemized Approach for Responding to Locked Obstacles During Emergencies," Pat Watson of Uncensored Tactical joins the show today to talk about all of those things! And of course, why they matter. Knowing how to get in, is half the battle to keeping things out. If you want more of Pat, make sure to check him out at TX Joe's shindig later this year. The Links Uncensored Tactical Uncensored Tactical on Instagram <Go...

TX Joe is a Homeschooling Dad!

This week we welcome back the fantastic TX Joe of the Insurgency Knitting Circle. Last time Joe was on we discussed personal safety and a bit about his homestead. This time we talk about some new adventures in Joe's world, like homeschooling! And a - debatably - even bigger announcement, TX Joe is hosting an event - at his place! Check it out for all the details. The Links IKC on Instagram IKC Subscribe Star <Email Joe! Run Your Mouth Coffee Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You...

Farmarchy with the Farmarchist!

Food is super important, and so are the farmer's that grow it, but the ag business is manipulated and floated by big government so much so, it's hard to understand some of the real costs. It's also a great topic to have conversations over to help show the real effects of government intervention. Joining me this week is hog farmer, and cheap beer connoisseur, the Farmarchist! The Links Farmarchist on Twitter Run Your Mouth Coffee Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's The ...

Deep Into Unschooling with Pam Laricchia

We've talked about unschooling on the podcast before, but today we really dug deep with guest Pam Laricchia, author of a handful of unschooling books, public speaker and host of the Exploring Unschooling podcast. Pam has been on the unschooling journey for almost two decades and has gleaned a plethora of information and experience she is happy to share. Check it out and find out what unschooling is really all about. The Links Living Joyfully Pam on Amazon Run Your Mouth Coffee Music ...

Hangin' with Papa Pepper

Episode 103 bring another long sought after guest, Papa Pepper! Papa Pepper is living the life many homesteaders strive for, growing his family, growing his crops, building his animal flocks, and being an all around all-star. Oh, and he's an author. Give it a listen, you'll learn something and you'll love him as much as I do. Promise. The Links Papa Pepper on YouTube Papa Pepper on Steemit Papa Pepper on Amazon Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Gordon Lightfoot - C...

Chicken for All! with Geoff Wacker

Welcome to 2021! And welcome to our first guest of the year, Geoff Wacker. Geoff is a chicken guy. He grows a lot of chickens, but doesn't put them all in his own freezer. I talked to Geoff about what he does with all his "extra" chickens, why he does it, and hopefully it can encourage everyone to get out there and share a bit with their own community. The Links Geoff on Twitter Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Of Monsters and Men - Dirty Paws Shocking Blue - Acka R...

Four Clowns and a Tuna Sponge

Closing out the fine year of 2020, the Liberty Hippie brings on not one, not two, but three guests! None of them are new to the show, but the boys say down and talked about what they've learned in the year past and how they're hoping to grow their systems and community as the calendar flips. And of course, some necessary homestead pest control. The Links Homesteads and Homeschools Ben on Twitter Gonzo on Twitter Escape to Autonomy Dagorist on Twitter Agorist Nexus Nicky on Tw...

Homesteading on the Good View Quarter with Ben Pangie

Finally, after only 100 episodes, I was able to nail down podcast host and homesteader, Ben Pangie. Ben grows some veggies, murders some birds, and is hoping to milk some goats. Check it out as we dig into how Ben got to the Good View Quarter and why he keeps on keeping on. The Links Homesteads and Homeschools Ben on Twitter Ben on MeWe Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Caviar - Tangerine Speedo Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hus...

For the Kids! with Michael Perazzetti

We're joined today by Michael Perazzetti, another teacher who came on to discuss some of the failings he sees in the public school system. We postulate as to what might cause some of those issues and talk about what parents can do to rectify the situation if public school is the only choice for them. The Links Radio Casbah Michael Perazzetti Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Matisyahu - Youth Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler'...

The Early Sauce for Your Christmas Goose

Joining the show today is Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennesee, as well as a co-host of Unloose the Goose. We discussed Nicole's journey to homesteading, and how she has been able to work with and develop a local community that works together voluntarily to lend a hand when the time comes. The Links Living Free In Tennessee Nicole on Twitter Holler Roast Unloose the Goose Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Walter Salas-Humara - Hecho En Galicia Shocking Blue ...

Fertilizing with Fishnure

We all grow plants - even if it's just a carefully manicured lawn. Today we talk to Jim White, the creator of Fishnure, and get into fertilizer, why it's important for plants to have feed and what benefits Fishnure has over commercial, purely chemical fertilizer. The Links Fishnure Fishnure on Twitter Fishnure on Amazon Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Little Trees - Help! I'm a Fish Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Drea...

Pallet World: GVQ Update #15

All the happenings on the homestead and in the homeschool through most of November.

Homeschooling on a Burrito (or a Biscuit) with Lucy

In the past, almost two years, I have neglected to have a single homeschool student on the show. Today, that changes! My guest is Lucy, the fourteen year old host of the Homeschool Biscuit podcast! Lucy spent her first year of kindergarten in a charter school, but quickly moved to a homeschooling system and is currently participating in Classical Conversations. Check it out and get some perspective straight from a homeschooler! The Links Homeschool Burrito The Burrito Store Music from ...

Mini-Animals with Bryan on Bent Horn Farms

Mini-livestock. It sounds crazy, but it's real, and it's not just sheep! This week Bryan of Bent Horn Farms was my guest, and he came on to talk about mini-animals. He has tiny sheep, tiny goats, tiny pigs, and so much more. If have a smaller lot and never thought you could have livestock, mini-animals might be an option to get you going! The Links Bent Horn Farms on Facebook Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Red Hot Chili Peppers - Pea Shocking Blue - Acka Raga El...

Expat Schooling with Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show

This week I am happy to have on host of the Expat Money Show, world traveler, entrepreneur and all around good dude, Mikkel Thorup. Mikkel has traveled to more countries than most people have states. And he's lived in a good number of them. Through his life and travel experiences, Mikkel has been able to develop his own ethos around education. We discuss his education and how it's impacted his life, some of the many things he's learned, and how he is using them to foster his daughters educat...

Zach the Smithy with Zarathanarchy

Joining the show today is Zarathanarchy to talk about his homestead. We talked a bit about some of his fermenting projects - cultivating wild yeast and growing beer. And then, we get into his main hobby, smithing. We talked about how he got set up, and how he's started to build more intricate projects. It's a fascinating hobby. The Links Zarathanarchy on Twitter Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Jethro Tull - Cold Wind to Valhalla Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Ga...

Stupid Goats: GVQ Update 10/20

Your Best Friend with Tarma Shena of Farei Kennels

It's been a long time coming, but finally, a guest to talk about livestock guardian dogs! The Liberty Hippie sat down with Tarma Shena of Farei Kennels in Maine to talk about just what a LGD is and why they make great additions to any homestead that wants to provide some non-lethal protection for all of it's inhabitants. The Links Farei Kennels on Patreon Farei Kennels on FB Farei Training Group on FB Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Warren Zevon - Werewolves of L...

Rollin' Fence with Rollo McFloogle

Rollo McFloogle of the esteemed Rollo and Slappy Show came on the show this week to talk about his raised beds and all he's able to get done with his own sweat and proverbial tears. We talked about growing food, preservation, and the why he does it, and of course, some things to think about when you decide to take the plunge to start providing some of your own food. The Links The Rollo and Slappy Show Rollo on Twitter Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Kotton Mouth Ki...

Schooling for the Kids! with Don De Angelo

It's another homeschool episode! This week we have the fantastic Don De Angelo, a high school history teacher at a private Catholic school in San Diego for a number of years and is joining the show to talk about his experiences and knowledge he has gleaned over the years. We talked about his ideas for the future of the public school system and what needs to happen to actualize any sort of change as well as some things that homeschoolers might overlook in their homestudy curriculums. The Li...

Homeschooling Adopted Children with Nicole Puckett

This weeks episode we dive into homeschooling Nicole Puckett, homeschooling mother of twelve. That alone is a feat, but ten of her children were adopted. We dove into her adoption story and her homeschooling story. We talked about the techniques she has found to work with children who need special attention and might not thrive in a traditional school environment. Dig in! The Links Homeschooling Adopted Children on Facebook Wildflowers Homeschool Community Music from the Show: Nick Pi...

Diving in with Jared the Permie Guy

Jared the Permie Guy came on today to talk about his set up on a smaller piece of property with some unique raised beds. The Links Saftey of Pressure Treated Lumber OSU Exstention Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's The Seeds - Mr. Farmer Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Dream If you're enjoying the show, you can join the discussion at the goodviewquarter on Keybase, or you can show your support by becoming a patron on Patreo...

It's Fall!: GVQ Update #13 9/20

Questing for a Better Education with Quest Fanning

Quest Fanning joins the show to talk about homeschooling and life in the City. We discussed the many benefits of homeschooling, and at times, where it seems like homeschooling might be lacking. The Links Edible Acres Edible Acres on YouTube Permies Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's The Velvet Underground and Nico - Heroin Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Dream If you're enjoying the show, you can join the discussion at t...

Food in the Forest with Sean Dembrosky of Edible Acres

Sean Dembrosky of the booming YouTube channel and mostly edible nursery, Edile Acres, joined me this week to talk about permaculture, food forests, healthy living, and how we can take cues to better growing by paying attention to our natural surroundings. A fun coversation you can't miss for sure. The Links Edible Acres Edible Acres on YouTube Permies Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Phantogram - When I'm Small Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet O...

School Sucks with Homesteads and Homeschools

This weeks guest is the illustrious Brett Veinotte of the School Sucks Project. Brett has been building the School Sucks Project community for over a decade now, and has a wealth of information and experiences to share. Today's episode ended up being more of a dual-interview than a traditional Homesteads and Homeschools interview, but that only made it more fun. The Links School Sucks Project School Sucks on Twitter School Sucks on Facebook Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's...

Public School is a Filthy Kitchen with Theodore et al

For the first time ever, there are three guests on the show! This week's guest, Theodore Quinoa, of Crowd Funded Government came on and he brought a couple of friends - Hans Bass, and Lootie the Wino. The conversation turned mostly to homeschooling and why it is simply better than the filthy kitchen that public school is. Dig it! The Links Theodore on Twitter Crowd Funded Government Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's The Eels - I Like Birds Shocking Blue - Acka Raga...

Forest Gold: GVQ Update #12

It's Chantrelle season! And I shot myself with a pressure washer! Links from the Show: Three Chicks from two roosters and one hen. Coprinus on dung Egg Eater Praying Mantis Cleaned my hand real good. Music from the Show: Grateful Dead - Truckin' Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Dream If you're enjoying the show, please support it by becoming a patron on Patreon and get access to bonus shows, seeds, and merchandise (and if you don't like Patreon, you can sign up to ...

Learning Logic with Clinton Wilcox

This week, we're talking logic. What is it? Why do my kids need to know it? What are these words?!?! This week's guest, Clinton Wilcox tells us all about logic, and why it's so important for homeschoolers to get involved and learn the art of logic before they enter the "real world." Check it out, and go check out Clinton. The Links Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem - Big Black Bird Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Rid...

Getting Unpersoned with Sarah

On the show this week, straight out of Puerto Rico is Unpersoning Sarah. Sarah and her husband recently relocated to Sarah's homeland of Puerto Rico to enjoy life outside of the states. We talked about how they found their home, and what prompted the move. We talked a little bit about homeschooling, a shade of the Coove, and of course, a fair bit of homesteading, like what do you do with wheelbarrows of avocados? The Links Unpersoning Sarah on Instagram Unpersoning Sarah on YouTube Mu...

Business Ed for All with John Foster

Joining the show this week is John Foster. John has a background that runs the gamut of the business structure and has created a curriculum that will teach children from middle school the lowdown on business, economics, and entrepreneurship to arm them better for shortterm failures and longterm success. The Links Middle School MBA Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Langhorne Slim and the Law - The Way We Move Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - R...

Ranch Manager Open with Josh Pierce

Josh Pierce of the White Mountains Livestock Company joins the show today to talk about a handy piece of software to help any herdsman keep track of their flock. We started the show catching up on Josh's pork production and some of the changes he's seen due to the Coove. And then we got into all the goodness that is Ranch Manger Open. If you've ever owned a herd - no matter how big - or plan on it, it's definitely worth checking out. And it's free! (The show and the software.) The Links R...

High Voltage Gates!: GVQ Update 11

Homeschool is on! And so is the electricity... Music from the Show: Grateful Dead - Truckin' Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Dream If you're enjoying the show, please support it by becoming a patron on Patreon and get access to bonus shows, seeds, and merchandise (and if you don't like Patreon, you can sign up to support the show on BitBacker!) You can also do your Amazon shopping through our Amazon link. Please subscribe and leave a review on the Apple iTunes Store (or...

Life of Fred with Dr. Stanley Schmidt

Grab a slice of pi, rustle up any number of your favorite imaginaries, and ather 'round for a tell of Fred's life as Dr. Stanely Schmidt comes on to talk all things Life of Fred! If you're not familiar with Fred, stick around and get familiar, and find one of the most affordable, most enjoyable homeschool math resources out there. The Links Life of Fred Stanley Schmidt Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Ram Jam - Black Betty Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry'...

Clucking 101 with Sr. Dagorist

It's a chicken specific episode! It's been a long time coming, but Dagorist of the Agorist Nexus joins us to finally talk about some chicken basics. We tried to answer all the basic chicken questions and give you all the information you need to get your own flock going. Now go get some chickens. The Links Dagorist on Twitter Agorist Nexus Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Bryce Vine - On The Ball Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hust...

Hallelujah for Homeschooling with the Regressive Poet

Another homeschool guest coming your way in the form of the Regressive Poet and his wife. We talked about their homeschool experience, the decisions that brought them there, and how they make it all work with a couple of toddlers running around. Bonus content for subscribers. And don't forget to go get the book! The Links Regressive Poet on Twitter Phineiad: A Brief History of the Future - E.L. Brooks Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Rufus Wainwright - Hallelujah ...

Permaculturely Based Banter with Bellamy Fitzpatrick

This week's guest is Bellamy Fitzpatrick. Bellamy is a self-described Green Anarchist who has put out a plethora of well thought out and indepth content that gives us all something to think about. He came on the show today to talk about his experiences with permaculture and how he and his partner have been implementing sustainable practices in their life. You can dig into more of Bellamy's personal philsophies on his personal websites, or his appeareance on Free Markets, Green Earth. The L...

Happy Homeschooling Ham Radio Homeboy

It's homeschool time! Meet Anthony. Anthony started out homeschooling, did some relocating, came out and finally went back to homeschooling to finish up his secondary educational career. We talked about his time in both, and what education looks like today. It was a fun, well rounded conversation you need to enjoy. The Links Bimbly on Twitter The Liberty of Homesteading on The Voluntary Contrarian HS&HS Epsidoe with Dagorist HS&HS Episode with Tx Joe HS&HS Episode with The Volunt...

Coovin' at the Library: GVQ Update #10 6/20

Almost time to start school, if only the library would get over their Covid fear and let people take out books... Also, more chicks! And kittens! Sunrise Kittens! Giant Sunflowers! Blue Slate Turkeys Sunset Links from the Show: The Homesteaded Homeschool Discord Server YouTube Video Music from the Show: Grateful Dead - Truckin' Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Dream If you're enjoying the show, please support it by becoming a patron on Patreon and get access ...

Love Your Native Bees with Dave Hunter

Everyone knows about honey bees, but did you know the world of bees is so much bigger than that? Joining the show today is Dave Hunter of Crown Bees. Dave is the Bee Man! He was full of information about different types of solitary bees, native to the many different environments of North America and abroad. We talked about how bees are a wonder to gardeners beyond just honey, and why we all need to be growing our own local variety of solitary bees. The Links Crown Bees Website Crown Bee...

Twelve Years of Homeschool with Beth Clark

It's been a while since we had an adult guest who grew up homeschooled, so why not this week? Beth Clark from Idaho is our guest this week, and we talked about what her life has been like as someone who was homeschooled from the very beginning, we talked about her parents decision to homeschool and how that impacted her family life, as well as some of the things homeschooling might have missed. We also talked about how all the ways homeschooling surpasses that of the traditional model. The...

Pwease Grow with Steppy

2020 has been a wild year so far, and cities have been a curious place to be. Steppy found this a good excuse to vacate the city life with a goal of eventually moving even further out. Of course, what would life outside of the city be if you weren't growing something? Steppy tells us all about getting into gardening for the first time in his life, the enjoyment and pleasure it's given him, and of course, how it all began. The Links Steppy on Twitter Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - Y...

Life in a Teacher's Box with Ali J.

Joining us for today's show is Ali J., a former public school teacher. We talked about her experience as a teacher and all the state regulation and control that goes on behind the scenes that many parents are unaware of. The Links Ali J. on Twitter Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Alice in Chains - Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Dream If you're enjoying the show, you can join the discussion on the Homesteaded Homeschool F...

Gore Galore: GVQ Update #9

So much poultry last month. So much death this month. Find out why on today's recap. And find out what's coming up in the future!     Onions hanging. One of the remaining chicks. Almost done poultry tractor. Sickly winter squash. Links from the Show: The Homesteaded Homeschool Discord Server YouTube Video Music from the Show: Grateful Dead - Truckin' Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Dream If you're enjoying the show, please support it by becoming a patron on Pat...

Make the Dirt Work with Gonzo

A homesteading adventure this week with guest Gonzo from the Homesteaded Homeschool Discord server! We talked about his setup and how he has gone about turning tough clay soil into something that can grow vegetables. We discussed a few different techniques he's used including lasagna gardening and mushroom compost. Gardening isn't the only thing he does, though, Gonzo also has some ducks and chickens and we discussed his future plans for meat on the homestead. The Links Gonzo on Twitter ...

All The Different Types with Colleen Puckett

This week Colleen Puckett, a Georgia homeschooling mom came on to talk about so many alternatives to the public school system. We talked about homeschooling, private schooling, public "homeschooling," distance learning, and how to make it all work working form home with a two-year old. The Links: Music from the Show: Nick Piccone - You's and I's Nina Simone - Feeling Good Shocking Blue - Acka Raga Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Ride a Hustler's Dream If you're enjoying the show, y...