Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsJoin me as we get our hands dirty. Whether it's farm and garden work, construction and carpentry, cooking and food preservation, or bushcraft and survival skills, you will find something that inspires your creativity. We learn from some true masters of their crafts. Other times we jump head-first into a project, figuring it out as we go. We explore an endless variety of skills, trades, and crafts using both traditional and modern tools and methods.
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Episode 103: Pirate's Life (pt. 2)
April 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThere's something beautifully simple about life at sea. The idea of casting off and sailing the world on your own boat may seem far-fetched, but it's actually well within reach for most of us. In the first installment, we covered the hardware that you'll need (a seaworthy sailing vessel). In this installment, we cover how to gain the knowledge and skills required to sail safely.
Episode 102: Dog Training: Basic Obedience
April 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBAjax and Aura are growing like crazy and making great progress in their training. Last time, we talked about bringing new puppies home and some of the very first things to start working on with your furry friend. This time, we progress to basic obedience skills and commands, everything your dog needs to know to be a great family pet.
Episode 101: Pirate's Life (pt. 1)
April 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBHave you ever thought about just dropping everything, buying a boat, and sailing the Caribbean? That might be a much more realistic possibility than you realize. I'll walk you through the steps of how to do it.
Episode 100: Ten Things I Use Every Day
March 28, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBI thought we should do something special to commemorate our 100th episode, but a top-100 countdown was just going to take too long. Let's talk about ten things that I use every day, why I use them, and how you can go about selecting some of these items for yourself. Be ready, be resilient, be effective.
April 2021 Bonus
March 25, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.04 MBHere's your bonus content for April 2021. As always, the bonus episode includes a tip, a book recommendation, and a challenge. This month, our tip is on proper pluralization of Greek-origin words. The book is "Kon-Tiki" by Thor Heyerdahl. The challenge for the month is to face one of your fears.
Episode 099: English Longbow
March 21, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWe're building a bow! It's mostly a traditional English longbow, but we're going to use a few modern tools and materials to improve it a bit.
Episode 098: Get Western: Running Barbed Wire
March 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBEverything you ever wanted to know about barbed wire fence, other fence options, proper utilization of fencing, rotational grazing, habitat restoration, and wildlife crossings.
Episode 097: How to Win Any Argument (pt. 3)
March 07, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThis is the last installment of our series on conversation skills. In this one, we talk about philosophical razors and how to apply them to our conversations. Be careful; don't cut yourself.
Episode 096: Puppy Training Basics
February 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBToday we launch a long-term project. We're beginning the training process for two German Shepherd puppies. We're using Zak George's "Dog Training Revolution" training program, and we've already seen some spectacular results. Whether you're training a puppy right now, thinking about getting a puppy, adopting an adult dog, or dealing with some behavioral issues with a dog you already have, give this episode a listen, and get on board with a dog-training program.
March 2021 Bonus
February 26, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MBYay! More free bonus content! As always, we have three items to cover for the monthly bonus episode. The tip for the month is to avoid injury by implementing a daily stretch routine. Our book of the month is "Kettlebell, Simple and Sinister" by Pavel Tsatsouline. Our level-one monthly challenge is to start that daily stretch routine. If you want to step up your game though, our level-two challenge is to start a daily kettlebell routine. Pavel's book will give you all of the tools and k...
Episode 095: How to Win Any Argument (pt. 2)
February 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn this episode, the second installment in our series on conversation skills, we cover logical fallacies. We talk about both formal and informal fallacies, examples of fallacies, how to spot them, how to refute them, and even how to use them correctly.
Episode 094: Land and Habitat Q&A
February 14, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 85 MBI've decided to start grouping some of your questions into categories so that we can focus on a single topic during our Q&A sessions. This week, we're focusing on land restoration, habitat improvement, and other "land" questions.
Episode 093: How to Win Any Argument (pt. 1)
February 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBLet's have a conversation about having a conversation. We go way beyond what you may have learned in Junior High speech class. In part one of this discussion, we cover several tips and tactics, cognitive biases, and heuristics. All of these will make you a better communicator whether you're speaking or listening.
Episode 092: Wok This Way
January 31, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBI'm learning how to cook with my new wok. This is actually really fun, and there are so many different things you can do with a wok. We cover some of the different types of woks you might encounter while choosing one for yourself, similarities and differences between woks and cast iron pans, the seasoning process, different cooking methods, and of course some fun facts along the way.
February 2021 Bonus
January 25, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MBWe cover our normal three items for the monthly bonus content- a pro tip, a book recommendation, and a personal challenge. This month, the tip is how to efficiently carry duct tape with your outdoor gear. Our book recommendation is "The Dichotomy Of Leadership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. The challenge is to identify a weakness in yourself and begin implementing changes to correct that weakness.
Episode 091: Bonsai- Art Meets Nature
January 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBI've wanted to try my hand at bonsai for over 30 years. I'm finally trying it out, and you get to come along for the journey. We talk about some bonsai history, basic traditional bonsai styles, tools, and techniques.
Episode 090: Corned Beef, and St. Patrick Wasn't Irish!
January 17, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThe project for the episode is making home made corned beef... actually venison... whatever... get over it. Also, we chat about some of the history of the Saints of the early church: Patrick (of course), Saint Andrew, Saint George, Saint Columba, Saint Brigit of Kildare... Really though, I give you a step-by-step method for making your own corned beef.
Episode 090: Corned Beef, and St. Patrick Wasn't Irish!
January 17, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThe project for the episode is making home made corned beef... actually venison... whatever... get over it. Also, we chat about some of the history of the Saints of the early church: Patrick (of course), Saint Andrew, Saint George, Saint Columba, Saint Brigit of Kildare... Really though, I give you a step-by-step method for making your own corned beef.
Episode 089: Samovar Adventures
January 10, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBThere are many ways to make tea, but the samovar is certainly one of the most intriguing. Samovar tea is unique, smoky, and brings friends and family together.
Episode 088: Pool Sharks (pt. 2)
January 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThis is the second half of our discussion on playing pool. In this part, we go over some of the basics of play, rules of a few different games, and some pointers on your shooting form.
Episode 087: Land Restoration Success!
December 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBLet's take a look back at 2020 and talk about some successes and failures when it comes to our habitat restoration project. Additionally, we look forward to 2021 and talk about our plans for the upcoming year.
January 2021 Bonus
December 26, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBHappy New Year! In this episode, we talk about how to re-frame your New Year's resolution to set yourself up for success. The book recommendation for the month is "The Arabian Nights." More on that in the episode...
Christmas Special 2020
December 21, 2020 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MBMerry Christmas 2020. In this Christmas Special, we sit down to read some stories of Christmas.
Episode 086: Pool Sharks (pt. 1)
December 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBLet's face it, most of us love playing pool, but we aren't very good. In this two-part series, we talk all about pool. By the way, what is the difference between billiards and pool? I'll answer that along with many other questions. We'll cover some of the history of pool, how to repair pool cues, how to play pool with an odd number of players, five pool games you should know, and a few pointers that will immediately improve your pool game.
Episode 085: Your Questions, My Answers
December 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThis was a really fun listener Q&A episode. I pulled a handful of questions that I thought the rest of you might be interested in hearing me respond to.
Episode 084: Adding Fish to the Aquaponics System
December 06, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBThe most exciting part of setting up an aquaponics system is finally here! We are adding fish! In this episode, we talk all about the fishy side of things. We opted for blue tilapia, and it turns out there's some pretty interesting history around this particular fish.
Episode 083: Saving Your Life- Home Fire Safety (pt. 2)
November 29, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBYou will most likely experience at least one or two house fires in the course of your life. Preparing for this emergency can literally mean the difference between life and death. Furthermore, some very basic measures that you take now may end up saving your home. In this 2-part series, we cover how to prevent fires in the first place, how to set up your early warning system, and how to respond to a fire. What type of fire extinguisher do you need? How do you tell what type of fire you'...
Episode 082: Adding Plants to the Aquaponics System
November 22, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThe wait is over! We're finally growing plants in the aquaponics system. In this episode, we do a quick overview of what aquaponics is, how to design a system, building the system, and how it works chemically and biologically. In this first part of a 2-part discussion, we focus more on the plants. In the second part, we'll go in-depth on the fishy side of things.
Episode 081: Saving Your Life- Home Fire Safety (pt. 1)
November 15, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBYou will most likely experience at least one or two house fires in the course of your life. Preparing for this emergency can literally mean the difference between life and death. Furthermore, some very basic measures that you take now may end up saving your home. In this 2-part series, we cover how to prevent fires in the first place, how to set up your early warning system, and how to respond to a fire. What type of fire extinguisher do you need? How do you tell what type of fire you'...
Episode 080: How to do Your Own "Euro" Mounts
November 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThere are many ways to clean an animal skull for display. In this episode, we cover some of the pros and cons of each method. I'll also run you through the process of how you can easily do this at home.
Episode 079: Everything You Need to Know About Chainsaws
November 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBEveryone wants to own a chainsaw. With that in mind, I decided to do a deep dive into everything you need to know to get started with a chainsaw of your own.
November 2020 Bonus
October 27, 2020 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBWe're back with more monthly bonus content! Here are your three items for this month. Tip: issuing a warning order Book: "Talk Like TED" by Carmine Gallo Challenge: cut something unhealthy out of your life for one month
Episode 078: The Manly Art of Sewing
October 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBI love power tools, but there's one that I've never used... the sewing machine. In this week's episode, we take a look at both an antique sewing machine and a modern sewing machine and learn how to use the modern machine. Compared to stitching by hand, this tool is really an incredible time-saver.
Episode 077: Making the Most Ancient Clothing
October 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWhat should you do when you find yourself naked, afraid, and running from God? Fig Leaves? Weak! Use animal skins! Tanning animal hides for clothing is one of the most ancient of human technologies. Nearly every people group, on every continent, for thousands of years, has been tanning hides and furs using remarkably similar methods. In this episode, we practice traditional tanning methods on a badger pelt. I'll walk you through some history, some biology, and all the tools and steps ...
Episode 076: Essential Hardware for Aquaponics
October 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn this episode, we actually get our aquaponics system up and running mechanically. This includes all of the lighting and plumbing systems. We cover LED lighting, pumps, some fluid dynamics, and working with PVC.
Episode 075: Butchering Your Own Meat
October 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBTransforming a living animal into quality meat for yourself and your family is relatively simple, but it's a skill that has been largely forgotten by most modern humans. In this episode, that's exactly what we're doing. We cover field care of your game meat, and the basics of butchering an animal while minimizing waste. We also get into some of the specific cuts you might consider versus what goes into the grinder. Since we're hunting pronghorn antelope this week, we also take a look at ...
Episode 074: Get Fit for $25
September 27, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBForget about the expensive gym membership; invest $25 and get unlimited access to an unbelievable workout right in your own home. Today, I'm going to show you how to build and install your own pullup bar for only about $25. Alternatively, we're also going to install some gymnastic rings. The rings could be a better option if you have limited space or if you want something that can go with you when you travel. Pull-ups are one of the very best ways to build upper body strength, tone your ...
Episode 073: Growing Your Own Fish For Meat
September 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWe're getting started on a big project this week. We are building an indoor aquaponics system to raise our own organic fish and vegetables. In this first installment, we discuss what aquaponics is, and some of the pros and cons of different systems. We talk about the design for our specific system, and we start getting all of the hardware and supplies together to make it happen. In future episodes, we will build the system, stock/plant the system (with fish and vegetables), and hopefully...
Episode 072: Why You Should Fire-Roast Your own Chiles
September 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBOne of my very favorite things, at least when it comes to food, is a good pork green chile or Puerco con chile verde. In this episode, we start with fresh hatch chiles and a cut of raw pork. We transform those ingredients into this delightful traditional sauce of the southwest. Typically, you'll find this sauce made all over New Mexico, and if you're lucky, you might find another location where it's also made. Not to worry though, after listening to this episode, you'll be ready to tackl...
071: You Can Start Running Today
September 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBI'm getting back into running, and you get to come along with me on the journey. It's been about ten years since I was in the habit of running, so getting back into it isn't going to be easy. There's a whole lot to think about when it comes to the many benefits of running, avoiding injury, setting realistic goals, and forming an effective training plan. In this episode, we take two months to see how much I can improve my one-mile timed run.
Episode 071: You Can Start Running Today
September 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBI'm getting back into running, and you get to come along with me on the journey. It's been about ten years since I was in the habit of running, so getting back into it isn't going to be easy. There's a whole lot to think about when it comes to the many benefits of running, avoiding injury, setting realistic goals, and forming an effective training plan. In this episode, we take two months to see how much I can improve my one-mile timed run.
Episode 070: Traditional Filipino Food, Easier Than You Thought...
August 30, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOn this episode, Teddy Andrion joins us again to teach us about Filipino food. We go through three recipes that you can cook at home. We begin with a basic chicken adobo, then we step it up a notch with traditional lechon. Finally, we push the boundaries of our comfort zone a little bit as we explore dinuguan. All of these recipes will be available on the show notes for this episode at www.masterofnonepodcast.com.
September 2020 Bonus
August 27, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBHere's your September 2020 Bonus Content! This time, Chris Borkert, director of the Dustim Chamberlain Memorial Foundation, joins us. Chris shares with us about making a fermented pizza dough for wood-fired pizza. The recipe he uses can be found here. https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/neapolitan-pizza-dough/ Our book recommendation for this month is "Gut it, Cut it, Cook it" by Eric Fromm. For any of you who are interested in getting more involved in where your food is coming from, th...
Episode 069: How To Create a Wetland Without a Water Source
August 23, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThe new trees are growing like crazy, Our native shrubs are much larger than we expected them to be. The grasses are thick and tall and are creating a healthy topsoil layer. Our property is still mostly green while the surrounding area is scorched and dry. To top it all off, this is all in the middle of a drought year. Our habitat restoration work is really beginning to pay off. Soon, we should see some natural artesian springs emerging in the lower areas of the property, which will all...
Episode 068: Preparing Yourself to do Something Hard
August 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBModern humans are soft. Our ancestors lived hard lives, constantly putting their minds and bodies to the test. If you don't intentionally seek out hard things to do, you'll fall into a routine of comfort and convenience. In this episode, we talk about going out and pushing the limits.
Episode 067: Obstacle Course Design (pt 2)
August 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis is the second half of the discussion on designing our obstacle course. We run through each of the obstacles that we are planning and talk about what the purpose of each obstacle is- confidence, balance, agility, upper body strength, etc. Additionally, we give you some very specific ideas and recommendations if you want to either build or improvise your own obstacle course. Even if you have no space of your own, we'll talk about how to use your neighborhood or local park as an obstacl...
Episode 066: Obstacle Course Design (pt 1)
August 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBWe are building our own backyard obstacle course! In the first part of this discussion, we cover what an obstacle course actually is, why you would use one as part of your fitness or physical training program, and the basic design considerations when it comes to either building or improvising your own obstacle course.
Episode 065: Southern-Style Crawfish Boil
July 26, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, we cover everything you need to know to host your own crawfish boil. Crawfish can be found throughout most of the world and can usually be trapped fairly easily. This is a great wild-harvest food source that you probably have access to wherever you live.
August 2020 Bonus
July 23, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this month's bonus episode, we are joined by Andrew Busch. The pro tip for the month is how to oil your paintbrushes. The book of the month is Dune, by Frank Herbert. The challenge for the month is to play a board game.
Episode 064: Pursuing a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit with Daniel and Katie Hackett (pt 2)
July 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis week, we conclude our discussion with Daniel and Katie Hackett, learning a little bit more about the use of essential oils in the home and outside the home. Additionally, we get to hear about some of their current plans, goals, and dreams.