Vintage Americana
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsExploring and restoring rural American culture. A history of the things we used to do and a practical discussion of how (and why!) to do them again.
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Ep. 136 - Coal to Diamonds
April 08, 2024 01:40 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBHow and why to treasure carbon on your farmstead Vintage Americana Podcast Ep. 2 - Coppice, Pollard, and Hedge Vintage Americana Podcast Ep. 36 - Hedged in: An Interview with Jim Jones Hugulkultur in Permaculture Shaun and Beth Dougherty's Website - Beth is the queen of carbon hoarding www.vintageamericanapodcast.com www.brambleberrymeadow.com instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow
Ep. 135 - Bulwark Against the Machine
March 24, 2024 21:43 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBTolkien might have been the first to articulate what is so awful about The Machine. Let's explore the concept and how to resist. James Poulos's Substack Paul Kingsnorth - The Tale of the Machine The 2023 Front Porch Republic Conference James Kunstler's website. (Not always entirely safe for work or other environments) vintageamericanapodcast.com instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast brambleberrymeadow.com
Ep. 134 - Resist the Flattening
February 26, 2024 02:33 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBLet's explore the inherent value in being nonconformist. The early page for Ridge Runner's new Appalachian developments Tales From the Green Valley on YouTube A Q&A on The Benedict Option Janie's Mill vintageamericanapodcast.com brambleberrymeadow.com instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow
Ep. 133 - For Auld Land Syne
January 02, 2024 01:57 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBLet's talk about setting some goals. We're going to focus less on "resolutions" and more on growth and learning. The Prairie Homestead Cookbook Raising Heritage Livestock Knit Like a Latvian Lost Art Press on Hand Tool Woodworking Don't forget to grab a journal and make your own list! vintageamericanapodcast.com brambleberrymeadow.com instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast
Ep. 132 - A Down Home Christmas
December 16, 2023 02:43 - 24 minutes - 33 MBLet's make some cocoa, and explore Christmas traditions around America. Bright Morning Star Apple Stack Cake St. Lucia Celebration at Gustavus Adolphus Swedish woven heart baskets Straw Ornaments Mexican Wedding Cakes Joe Froggers Bronners instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow brambleberrymeadow.com
Ep. 131 - Building a Sense of Place
November 27, 2023 00:36 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBLet's have a little chat about vernacular architecture, why it's important, and how to conserve it. A list of references on American Vernacular Architecture, just to get you started. Sound issues persist, and I promise I'm working on it. I hope to have my DAW working correctly soon.
Eo. 130 - Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving
November 20, 2023 02:34 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBA reading of the seasonal story by L. M. Montgomery I apologize for some glitchy sound. My sound set-up is fighting with me since the last Windows update. I'm doing my best to get it fixed!
Ep. 129 - The Agrarian Tradition: Reconnecting with the Land
November 05, 2023 23:34 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBLet's explore some of the concepts put forth by The Front Porch Republic. Up first: Is Localism inherently agrarian? "Where Roots Run Deep" - Vintage Americana Podcast on local history Some thoughts on "I'll Take My Stand" "Staying Put" by Scott Russell Sanders is easily available from used booksellers. The same is true of "Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book" vintageamericanapodcast.com brambleberrymeadow.com instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow
Ep. 128 - Annual Spooky Story
October 29, 2023 23:56 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBThe choice for this year is M.R. James' "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad." instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow www.vintageamericanapodcast.com www.brambleberrymeadow.com
Ep. 127 - Daytripping and the Power of Place
October 08, 2023 23:03 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBLet's talk today about day trips and how they help you come to better appreciate place. A few things I mentioned in today's podcast: Travel Photography Tips Restless Viking YouTube Channel Barn Quilt Trails Michigan One Room Schoolhouse Association Hocking Hills Orchard Come visit me: www.vintageamericanapodcast.com www.brambleberrymeadow.com instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast
Ep. 126 - Crafting Retreats and Workshops
October 02, 2023 01:26 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBLet's talk about why (and how!) to go to a craft retreat Some to check out: Ohio Quilt Retreat Center Knitting Traditions Retreats The Inn At East Hill Farm Cross Stitch Retreats Christmas in Williamsburg Retreats Co. - Quilting and Knitting Retreats This is just a small sampling of the events that happen every year.
Ep. 125 - Passing the Torch
September 25, 2023 01:35 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBToday, let's talk about how to pass on those skills you've sent so much time acquiring. Come visit me: brambleberrymeadow.com instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow
EP. 124 - Crafting Cozy: Make and Forage Autumn Decor
September 11, 2023 00:15 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBUsing your craft skills and found things to decorate for cooler weather Pinecone and Acorn Wreath Knit Pumpkins Waxed Leaf Fall Garland Acorn Quilted Table Runner Pattern www.brambleberrymeadow.com www.vintageamericanapodcast.com instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast
Ep. 123 - Craftsmanship and Closing the Loop
September 04, 2023 02:20 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBWhy Craftsmanship involves attention to tools and materials. Absolute History, on Youtube, has all the episodes of Victorian Farm, Edwardian Farm, and the other shows. Alexander Langlands' Craeft www.vintageamericanapodcast.com www.brambleberrymeadow.com instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast
Ep. 122 - Plain and Fancy Needlework
August 14, 2023 01:17 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBLet's talk about the difference, and why both are important. For learning to sew, Gertie is still an excellent resource And for heirloom sewing, Martha Pullen is still the queen Inspirations magazine The Embroiderer's Guild of America American Quilter's Society The Internet Archive
Ep. 121 - Last Drops of Golden Summer
August 07, 2023 01:29 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBSmall batch thinking to use up the last of the garden's glory. Vanilla Strawberry Shrub Making Fruit Vinegar Fruit Kvass Blueberry Syrup (with canning instructions) Green Tomato Mincemeat Cherry Conserves "Fix the Pumps" book "River Cottage Preserves Handbook" Some tips on the jellying point Fermented Berries
Ep. 120 - An Old Fashioned Summer
July 30, 2023 23:14 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBLet's talk about some vintage ways to enjoy the last golden days of summer. Horseshoe Rules Croquet Rules Sweet Corn Ice Cream White Mountain, the classic hand-crank ice cream maker
Ep. 119 - A Cottage Wardrobe for Contentment
July 23, 2023 14:57 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBUnlike last week, this show has lots of links. Explore the options below for helping you build a slow fashion wardrobe. Of the national brands you might recognize, your best bets might be Brooks Brothers, L.L. Bean, or Duluth Trading. Hit outlets or clearance sales if you can. For jeans, if you're looking for well made, genuine denim, I have a couple of suggestions. or men, Texas Jeans. For men and Women, Williamsburg Garment Company. If you're looking for custom linen items, try Earth...
Ep. 118 - Don't Play on Easy Mode
July 17, 2023 01:11 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week, we'll talk about the pursuit of hard things - and why you shouldn't stop at learning the basics.
Ep. 117 - Grass Fed Genetics
July 08, 2023 01:40 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBWhat does it mean, and why do you need it for successful homestead livestock husbandry? South Poll Cattle Idaho Pastured Pigs The Pasture Project Some Livestock Conservancy Breeds for Grass Fed Dairy production\ www.brambleberrymeadow.com www.vintageamericanapodcast.com www.instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow/ www.instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast/
Ep. 116 - Soil Community
July 02, 2023 23:15 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBToday's episode is more science and less sociology. Let's talk about soil microbiomes. Genesis No-Till Drill A primer on seed drills by Johnny's Selected Seeds A Permies forum on Seed Drills Always visit Permies when you have these kinds of questions Zili Jab Seeder Soil Health Academy Millborn Seeds - one of many good sources for cover crop seeds
Ep. 115 - The Death of Aspiration
June 24, 2023 00:02 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBToday's episode is more of the "rant" format. Let's talk about visually stunning social media accounts, aspirations, and whether such content can be "toxic." I don't really have much in the way of links for you this week. But I do invite you to leave me a comment on the site, or on my instagram account and tell me what you think.
Ep. 114 - Homestead Festival Review
June 11, 2023 00:51 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBLast weekend, I went to the Homestead Festival in Columbia, TN. This is my review - and some advice if you opt to go to next year's festival. The Homestead Festival Jill Winger's The Prairie Homestead Dr. Temple Grandin's Autism Information Dr. Grandin's Animal Handling Information Justin Rhodes of Abundant Permaculture Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
EP. 113 - Think Small
June 02, 2023 21:15 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBLet's muse today on trying to escape the clutches of coporatized consumerist culture and live lives on a human scale. Farmhouse Fabrics Barnyard Knits Be cautious of local cleaning products. Lots of people sell "homemade laundry detergent," that's basically grated soap with a couple other ingredients. Soaps are a bad idea in modern washing machines. There is a fundamental difference between "soap" and "detergent." For the longevity of your washer, stick with detergents. And I don't k...
Ep. 112 - Back to the Grind
May 29, 2023 00:14 - 24 minutes - 33 MBA discussion of mills, some history, some typology, and some thoughts on baking with freshly milled flours. Westwind Milling Co. Janie's Mill Grainmaker Mill Pleasant Hill Grain
Ep. 111 - Rewild Yourself
May 19, 2023 22:41 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBMake room in your life for wild things. And reconnect with them yourself. It's not just about "touching grass," it's about touching reality. Native Michigan Grasses and Blends Ontario Rural Skills Hedgelaying Workshops Identifying Bird Calls and Songs Wildflower ID Tool
Ep. 110 - Cultured Dairy, Heirloom Livestock, and the Co-Evolution of Flavor
May 13, 2023 02:16 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBThis episode covers the various factors that affect the flavor of cultured dairy products, and where those cultures came from. Video on Cheesemaking from Townsends Youtube Channel Pasteurized milk and purchased culture cheddar recipe Reinventing the Wheel Positively Probiotic
Ep. 109 - The Ultimate Erector Set
May 08, 2023 00:40 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBLet's talk about kit homes - the original concept, where to find more information on YOUR kit home, and what the modern equivalent is - or could be. Shoppell's Modern Houses McMansion Hell's Guide to Kit Homes Resources on Sears Kit Homes A Round-Up of Blogs about Kit Homes The Kit House Hunters A Flicker set of the 1936 Aladdin Kit House Catalog You can also search archive.org for various kit house catalogs Gold Country Kit Homes - Panelized kits Zip Homes Kit Houses...
Ep. 108 - Our Daily Bread
April 29, 2023 00:34 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week, we'll cover a brief history of the oven, and how we've returned to a love for wood-fired baking. Below, you'll find some resources to help you out if you're interested in building and using one yourself. A digitized version of the Quebec Bread Oven book can be found here. A brick oven article from Masonry Magazine One DIY oven article An excellent blog by William Rubel that frequently discusses the finer points of baking bread in a wood fired oven. My favorite book on the ...
Ep. 107 - Farm-fluencers: The Aesthetics of Slow Living
April 14, 2023 08:15 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBToday, we're going to take up the topic of "Farm-Fluencers" - those beautiful "homestead" accounts we follow on Instagram and Youtube. Are they setting an impossibly high standard? Presenting a fake vision of the Homesteading Movement? Is it doing a disservice to people who are just starting to make first steps into slow living? Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead voices some concerns on her podcast, "Old Fashioned on Purpose." I think slavish devotion to cooking like Mrs. Crocombe, or se...
Ep. 106 - Easter Baking
April 09, 2023 23:19 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBLet's explore the variaties of traditional Easter baked goods, from Hot Cross Buns to Paska. Paasbrood with Apricots and Pistachios An Alsatian Lamb Cake mold Judas Buns Osterzopf Koulourakia Bunny Buns Don't forget to share your favorite Easter bakes, and tag me on Instagram brambleberrymeadow.com vintageamericanapodcast.com
Ep. 105 - This Land is My Land
March 26, 2023 22:56 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBToday is a discussion of farmland preservation, land use issues, and how they impact rural culture. The Change.org petition USDA NRCS Farmland Protection Policy American Farmland Trust Farmland Information Center An Example of Local Farmland Preservation Initiatives from Wake County, NC Farm Bureau Michigan Centennial Farm Program Regenerative Farms of America Joel Salatin, of Polyface Farm Gabe Brown, of Understanding Ag, LLC Emmet Van Driesche (who I called Eth...
Ep. 104 - Spinning Your Wheels
March 19, 2023 00:02 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBSpindles and Wheels for yarn making at home. Change.org petition to protect Michigan's Farmland Straddle Creek Spins The Spanish Peacock Kromski Spinning Wheels Athena Spinning Wheels For used wheels, your best bet is one of the many social media groups set up for buying and selling them. Canadian Production Wheels Twisted Sister Sock Workbook The Mitten Handbook Shave 'Em to Save 'Em
Ep. 103 - American Barnstand
March 11, 2023 22:14 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBToday's episode is a brief survey of American barn styles, construction methods, and the cultural aspects of barns in community. And we'll even touch a little on reclaimed barn wood. Barn Plans and Outbuildings Book Louden Barn Plans Book Sears and Roebuck Barn Kits An Early Dutch Barn Everybody's Paint Book Barn Geek Linseed Oil Paint, in Barn Red A recipe for a homemade version, from Sweden
Ep. 102 - Your Ways are not Our Ways
March 04, 2023 02:20 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBA little conversation about folkways, and why we shouldn't surrender them to the blandification of the overculture. Martin Shaw Rosemaling Masters Folk Schools Visit the blog: www.brambleberrymeadow.com
Ep. 101 - It's All a Numbers Game
February 24, 2023 23:58 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBGenetics, breeding systems, and are EPDs all they are made out to be? A Breed Apart, by Adam Henson Best Yet AI Dutch Creek Angus A more in-depth look at EPDs Podcast website: vintageamericanapodcast.com Blog: brambleberrymeadow.com
Ep. 100 - You Can't Go Home Again?
February 18, 2023 15:30 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBHow can you try to go home in a homeless world. And why you need to. Homestead Festival 2023 Russel Kirk's essay on Mecosta, MI Aaron Renn Where Should I Live? Blog post on Domicide and the Resistance to Rootedness
Ep. 99 - Dressing the Part
February 11, 2023 00:12 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBDoes what you wear while you homestead matter? Who is "really working" and who is "just cos-playing"? Some pattern lines to get you started if you are interested: Fig Leaf Patterns Black Snail Patterns Folkwear Patterns www.vintageamericanapodcast.com
Ep. 98 - What Shall We Teach?
February 03, 2023 22:35 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBBack onto the topic of education - I know, me and everybody else. Today, we'll talk about options outside the standard public schools. Abeka Academy Bob Jones University Time4Learning Memoria Press Well Trained Mind Hillsdale Homeschool Resources Christopherus Lavender's Blue Sonlight Ambleside Online List of Charlotte Mason Curricula
Ep. 97 - A Firm Foundation
January 27, 2023 23:38 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBCulture is dissolving into "liquid modernity" and us with it. Let's talk about using your hands to ground your mind and soul in reality, instead. Working With Your Hands Does Wonders For Your Brain The Experience Machine Thought Experiment How To Split Wood Estonian Lace Knitting: Nupps Video (in case you want to learn that which has - thus far - defeated me) Spoon Carving Book by Emmet Van Dreische
Ep. 96 - Collector's Edition
January 23, 2023 00:20 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBLet's talk about collections. What to collect, where to find new items to add, and how to incorporate them into your home. If you have a collection, post a photo on social media and tag me!
Ep. 95 - Country Gentlefolk
January 14, 2023 00:39 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBLiving an agrarian life with intention, and without neglecting the life of the mind. Hillsdale College Video Courses Memoria College Henry Home Kane's The Gentleman Farmer
Ep. 94 - Cozy and Warm
January 06, 2023 23:15 - 24 minutes - 33 MBPractical Tips and Tricks for staying warm when it's Midwest Cold out. My favorite source for wool/silk thermals L.L. Bean Maine Twill Blanket Fairbault Mill Washable Wool Blanket Classic Stanley Thermos Duluth Fire Hose Pants
Ep.93 - The Between Times
December 31, 2022 02:05 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBSavoring the time between Christmas and New Years to make new plans and dream new dreams. Journals for the Homestead Dr. Meggan's Farm Book Planning your Orchard (Ep. 54) Great Books Reading List
Ep. 92 -A Christmas Eve Ghost Story
December 25, 2022 00:49 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week's episode is my annual reading of a Christmas Eve Ghost story. This year, enjoy "Between the Lights," by E.F. Benson. I thought it fitting, especially because it's set on Christmas Eve.
Ep. 91 - Rekindling the Magic of Christmas
December 19, 2022 00:38 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBDo you miss that cozy quiet? The delightful shiver of anticipation? The fairy-glow of Christmas lights and candles? I'll share my thoughts on rediscovering some of the magic of Christmas. Greenglass House A Soul as Cold as Frost The Door On Half-Bald Hill Riders in the Sky Christmas Nativity Patterns on Etsy
Ep. 90 - Resurrected Recipes
December 10, 2022 22:55 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBRecreating lost family recipes, rediscovering food culture, and passing on favorite flavors
Ep. 89 - Thanksgiving
November 26, 2022 02:45 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBAn Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, by Louisa May Alcott
Ep. 88 - Gleaning
November 12, 2022 01:07 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBA little discussion on gleaning - both literally and figuratively. USDA Gleaning toolkit: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda_gleaning_toolkit.pdf Society of Saint Andrew https://endhunger.org/
Ep. 87 - Certifiable
November 04, 2022 23:10 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBWhat certifications or licenses might you want or need? Check the cottage food laws in your state: https://cottagefoodlaws.com/ Maine Organic Farmers and Growers: https://www.mofga.org/courses/organic-orcharding-classes/ Tillers International: http://www.tillersinternational.org/ Handweavers Guild Certificate of Excellence: https://weavespindye.org/certificate-of-excellence/ Master Food Preserver Courses: https://www.healthycanning.com/master-food-preserver-courses/ Permaculture Design ...