Lofty Pursuits
171 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsA podcast by Greg of Lofty Pursuits, from the Lofty Pursuits YouTube channel. This podcast is about looking at the world, being creative and seeing that art, life, business, since and play are all really the same thing.
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Episodes
#163 Trip to Newark - Lootboox - 30th Anniversary - Triangle Stick Candy Machine - Super Patrions- Warehouse Kittens
August 20, 2023 21:10 - 28 minutes - 18.2 MBGreg catches up on what has happened in the past few weeks. He talks about his interview for TV in Newark and of his plans for the 30th anniversary event at Lofty Pursuits and the Lootbox he hopes to have for you. Thanks to the Super Patrions. Youtube: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net
#162 Fudge table - Eyes Ears - New Candies - Fudge Table - Lathe and Tops - Cats
July 15, 2023 19:24 - 28 minutes - 19.1 MBGReg talks about what is happening at Lofty Pursuits and what new candies are being made. He gives a Pateron shout out, and he talks about some issues he's been having. Candy http://www.pd.net YT http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#161 Sam and Driving - A business professor - Your Letters
June 13, 2023 15:03 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBGreg talks about helping a friends son learn to drive and the transitory nature of life. In short don't worry, be happy. He talks about a business professor he met who was confused about lofty pursuits, he reads your letters (and wants you to send more!) YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net
#160 A city sign that confused Greg - Electronics - Calliope and more.
May 26, 2023 00:27 - 27 minutes - 27.1 MBGreg talks about how intractions with the city of Tallahassee made it look like something was amiss, and how he went through the system to discover it was really nothing. Greg talks about restoring his calliope and about how some electronics in this project work. Of course there will also be candy updates. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#159 catching the kitten - The Gill Man - Casting parts for old machines
May 16, 2023 15:23 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBGreg talks about the kitten who's evading capture (or is that cat-ure?) at his warehouse, about a new sour flavor and about candy he's making in memory of Rico Browning the actor who played the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#158 Travels - Shout Outs - Letters - Foundry - MOM WOW - Sours
May 10, 2023 20:03 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBGreg is back, and he reads your letters, talks about how he travels, gives shout outs, and of course talks about upcoming candy. Colin Hay's Maggie: https://youtu.be/NsTQARyOpgM YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net
#157 Who are you? What do you want?
April 26, 2023 19:29 - 34 minutes - 34.7 MBGreg talks about what he's learned from the last few months of life. Also the WOW MOM Candy. DVD Link: https://www.amazon.com/Edward-Everett-Horton-Silent-Comedies/dp/B09B7Q23J9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27U542BHTN5T1&keywords=edward+everett+horton&qid=1682537581&sprefix=edward+everett+horton%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1 Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#156 Hello is this thing on.
April 20, 2023 00:05 - 26 minutes - 25.8 MBGreg talks about why he was off the air for the past 7 weeks and trys to figure out what is in his mind right now.
#155 On the way to Pensacon and how I'm future proofing Lofty Pursuits
February 25, 2023 14:27 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBYup, on my way to Pensacon a Pop Culture convention in Pensacola Florida, dressed as a steam punk candy maker. Marky Ramone is here. I'm having so much fun.
#154 End Table - Birds - Letters - Trip to Altanta - and Patrion
February 08, 2023 14:10 - 31 minutes - 30.8 MBGreg talks about rebuilding his first real piece of furniture, he reads your letters, reads out the names of super patrions and recounts some memories of friends he wants to interview for this podcast. YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net
#153 What I learned in Ice Cream 101
February 01, 2023 01:05 - 30 minutes - 30.1 MBI went to ice cream school at Penn State, and this is about what I learned there. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#151 in the airport and learning to make ice cream better
January 26, 2023 17:08 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBGreg is on his way during a long series of flights to State College PA for a high level ice cream making class. He talks about this and reads your letters. YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net
#150 The final 3 percent - VDay candies - Letters
January 18, 2023 01:33 - 31 minutes - 30.6 MBGreg talks about finishing a project, in this case the Bear House wood shop, and about candies. He reads your letters. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#149 Getting a Wood Lathe - Trip to Mart - Your Letters
January 14, 2023 19:53 - 30 minutes - 29.6 MBGreg goes shopping for Lofty Pursuits and has a Meh trip to Atlanta. He gets a new wood lathe (new for him) and reads your letters. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits CANDY: http://www.pd.net
#148 working in the shop the new year and a heating puzzle.
January 06, 2023 23:26 - 33 minutes - 32.4 MBGreg sits in the Bear House and talks about the past week and how he's discovered he is no longer a good teacher. He wonders if this happens when you get to a certain skill level. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.youtube.com/LoftyPursuits
#147 The fun of relaxing - letters - Marquetry.
December 26, 2022 22:52 - 30 minutes - 28 MBGreg talk about the year in the past and the year in the future. He talks about the projects he's been working on today, how owning a Christmas business can be stressful and the relaxation of Christmas day. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#146 Sitting around the fire pit and thinking.
December 22, 2022 02:56 - 31 minutes - 31.2 MBJust what the title says. It's a laid back podcast tonight. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#145 About the shop and projects.
December 13, 2022 23:41 - 29 minutes - 28.8 MBGreg talks about "A Very Lofty Christmas" and things he's doing in his shop. He talks about how to make an event fun for all. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#144 Laser cutters and making a cool christmas card - Shout Outs - PB&J Candy Canes and love
December 06, 2022 19:05 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBToday greg talks about making Christmas cards with his laser cutter, about making candy on the street for the Tallahassee Winter fest, he does shout outs, and explains why we made PB&J candy canes. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#143 Candy Flavor Issues - Southern Living - How to make a non-profit fail - Your letters.
November 30, 2022 14:32 - 28 minutes - 27.9 MBGreg talks about some flavor issues and delays in holiday candies. He speaks on the upcoming visit by Southern Living to the store. He rambles on about how to not run a non-profit and he reads your letters. Send your letters to [email protected] Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#142 Tree coming down - what i've done - holiday candy - letters
November 17, 2022 16:29 - 29 minutes - 28.6 MBGreg talks about trees and the large one that is coming down over his head (above the BearHouse) as well as the Christmas candies and how Humbugs once caused a mass murder. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Humbug Poisining: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Dying-for-Humbug-the-Bradford-Sweets-Poisoning-1858/
#141 The Bearhouse - Thanksgiving candy and leftovers - letters
November 08, 2022 19:39 - 30 minutes - 30.1 MBGreg is well again, some stories about what GReg did at the BearHouse while he was socially distancing, updates on Thanksgiving candy and your letters. Candy: www.pd.net YT: www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#140 GRegs recount of the trip to Columbus Oh
November 02, 2022 01:10 - 28 minutes - 28.2 MBGreg tells about his trip to Columbus Ohio where he gave a speach about marketing and candy making to the International Retail Display Confrence. Oh, and where it got covid. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net
#139 Gregs Columbus OH Speach
October 27, 2022 02:15 - 36 minutes - 35.4 MBGreg was invited to be a keynote speaker at the IRDC (International Retail Display Conference.) This podcast is him practicing his speach, the first full read through before tomorrow's talk. Be gentle, it's a first try, there will be more before tomorrow. Slideshow for this talk: https://www.dropbox.com/s/26rcmjfjb4dx0bc/Columbus%20oh%20PDF%20slide%20master.pdf?dl=0 Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#138 Finishing Projects - Dollar Stores - Renting out an Office.
October 11, 2022 21:06 - 30 minutes - 29.2 MBToday I talk about finishing some long term projects, or nearly finishing them. I talk about what I have learned by putting a commercial office up for rent, and what I learned from going to a Family Dollar Store fairly regularlly. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Radio: https://www.radiofreetankwa.com/
#137 Problem solving - Warehouse work - Halloween Candy.
September 27, 2022 20:33 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBToday we talk about problem solving. Actually I'm trying to figure out what I think about it myself so it may ramble a bit. I talk about finishing getting the warehouse shop together and then there is Halloween candy. YT: Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net/
#136 On Jazz and being and empty nester.
September 14, 2022 13:06 - 29 minutes - 28.5 MBGreg talks about what he is doing now that his daughter has moved out and gone to college. He updates on fixing his tools that were in storage, and he talks about new stuff coming up. Inga Swearingsen Hush Little Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ8cZf473kg Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ingaswearingen YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net
#135 Your letters answered - Patreon Thanks and updates.
September 07, 2022 00:13 - 25 minutes - 25.5 MBGreg answers your letters, and reads this months Super Patrions names. He also gives some updates Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Photo: GregHenge.
#134 The wood show - New Candy - Fixing tools and more.
August 30, 2022 18:28 - 38 minutes - 18.8 MBGreg goes to Atlanta for a wood working show, he talks about new candies and new flavors he's working on, and he updates on some new tools he got.
#133 Art is play and who actually owns a business (hint: it's not the owner) - Wood show - Wood Shop
August 24, 2022 21:26 - 28 minutes - 13.6 MBGreg talks about how the customer interacts with the business, and when businesses had too much hubris and did no realize that the customer controls the brand. Updates on the Freezser and Woodshop too.
#132 another trip to NYC - Planning for a speach - letteres
August 10, 2022 19:07 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week greg tells about his trip to NYC, talks about his upcoming speach about marketing and how he feels history connects to marketing. We also read you letters and remind you the spoons are made of wood.
#131 How I selet products for the shop - updates on the vent hood - . candy for a bartender - your letters
July 19, 2022 14:18 - 34 minutes - 31 MBGreg talks about how he chooses what to sell at his store, and he talks about upcoming candies and reads your letters.
#130 the rest of the trip to SF, The Passing of Gayle Sky King, Updates on the Warehouse and delays
July 12, 2022 17:04 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBGreg complets his trip to SF with a bang, and talks about the loss of a good friend Sky King.
#129 Greg in San Fransisco
June 15, 2022 14:09 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBGreg and his family go to San Fransisco, recorded on Lombard st (Not the twisty part.) Photos:https://photos.app.goo.gl/rPUVnRkb1F22kfwT6 Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits YT SHorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45ZS9G4PWX1n3mJwM7BT6g
#128 Goodbye to Darwin - Getting the Warehouse - Troubles with the Wagon - Your letters
June 09, 2022 16:49 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBToday we say goodbye to Darwin the podcat and we talk about going forward with a new property that Loft Pursuits has purchased. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LoftyPursuits
#127 Safiya Nygaard comes to visit and your letters
May 25, 2022 16:23 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBSafiya Nygaard comes to visit Lofty and learns to make hard candy. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits
#126 Darwin - Shipping room updates - New flavors in developement - Warehouse and tools - Letters
May 11, 2022 16:59 - 30 minutes - 25.8 MBToday Greg rambles about things going on, updates on fiber optics, the upstairs shipping renovation, the new warehouse and other projects. He updates you on sour candies and reads your letters. Vote: http://www.LoftyPursuits.com/vote Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/scktUQS Candy: https://www.pd.net YT: https://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#125 Buying a warehouse - Plans for the business with inflation - Your letters
May 03, 2022 19:06 - 29 minutes - 25.4 MBToday Greg talks about buying a warehouse, having the business deal with inflation in a different way and starting to plan for his art studio in the new warehouse. Vote at http://www.LoftyPursuits.com/vote Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits
#124 Greg celebrating his birthday in Apalachicola
April 19, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBGreg is celebrating his birthday in Apalachacola and recorded this from a dock. I hope the birds come through. It was a relaxing day, and was a needed break. YT: https://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: https://www.pd.net Cherry Lime-Aid Sours https://www.pd.net/products/cherry-lime-aid-sours?ls=podcastCLS Green Apple Sours https://www.pd.net/products/green-apple-sours?ls=podcastGAS
#123 Trip to atlanta - new space - looking for a building - letters
April 08, 2022 13:56 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBGreg talks about his trip to the manufacturing convention in Atlanta, about problems people have with businesses, reads your letters and updates on the new shipping space. YT: http://www.youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net
#122 Cutting a roller apart - Marketing with touchstones (again) and Gregs Knee and why they have not been more videos
March 29, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBGreg talks about marketing and then talks about his knee and setbacks due to an accident. Music and how re spond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne6tB2KiZuk Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits
#121 World on a string - Walls upstairs - The joys of working with Yogurt and the science - Your Letters
March 22, 2022 17:27 - 33 minutes - 29.3 MBThis podcast mostly updates you on on-going projects. Greg talks about development on yogurt hard candy, the renovations and tells a few stories. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#120 Candy updates, renovations and your letters.
March 15, 2022 14:44 - 31 minutes - 31.5 MBGreg talks about what is going on in his shop while in Orlando apparently under a flight pattern for a local airport. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#119 Candy and how we might be effected by whats going on in Ukraine.
March 02, 2022 15:26 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBGreg talks about how what is going on in Ukraine could effect Lofty Pursuits and what he's doing to track and react to it if it changes anything here. Also Darwin (Front) and Vanya (rear) look at Gregs scissors in this photo. The podcats. No idea where Caterine is. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net Patreon: http://https://www.patreon.com/LoftyPursuits
#118 Candy and how we might be effected by whats going on in Ukraine.
March 02, 2022 15:26 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBGreg talks about how what is going on in Ukraine could effect Lofty Pursuits and what he's doing to track and react to it if it changes anything here. Also Darwin (Front) and Vanya (rear) look at Gregs scissors in this photo. The podcats. No idea where Caterine is. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net Patreon: http://https://www.patreon.com/LoftyPursuits
#118 Greg in Nyc - Seeing Jay Gilligan Juggle - Enjoying the city
February 22, 2022 19:18 - 34 minutes - 30.2 MBGReg goes to NYC to see a juggling show and wonders the city searching for friends and food. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Bialys: https://kossars.com/ Knishes: http://www.knishery.com/
#117 Interview with Ngaio Bealum about edibles.
February 15, 2022 16:16 - 44 minutes - 37.7 MBGreg interviews an old friend Ngaio Bealum about his podcast and his expertise in edibles. Ngaio (Chopping it up with Ngaio https://open.spotify.com/show/5yDSebXHlfR96EPUoeJoEk Gregs Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits
#116 Shamrocks - Sour Update - Letters - Love at Lofty Pursuits
February 09, 2022 02:06 - 28 minutes - 24.6 MBGreg talks about losing the first version of this podcast, and about love at Lofty, upcoing interviews and of course candy. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits
#115 Cleaning - Data prep - Letters
January 26, 2022 01:42 - 26 minutes - 22.8 MBGreg rambles about what is going on right now. You know it just got recorded and I can't put my finger on the theme, but it is there. YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net
#113 Cherry Lime-aid Sours - Why we may have evolved to be upright before smart - your letters
January 18, 2022 17:08 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBGreg talks about the new sour candy for Valentines Day, about why he is building out shipping before building out candy production and he reads your letters. YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net