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Episode 095: How to Win Any Argument (pt. 2)

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - February 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In 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.  

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Episode 094: Land and Habitat Q&A

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - February 14, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
I'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.  

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Episode 093: How to Win Any Argument (pt. 1)

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - February 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Let'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 s...

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Episode 092: Wok This Way

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - January 31, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
I'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, t...

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February 2021 Bonus

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - January 25, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
We 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....

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Episode 091: Bonsai- Art Meets Nature

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - January 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
I'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.  

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Episode 090: Corned Beef, and St. Patrick Wasn't Irish!

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - January 17, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
The 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...

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Episode 090: Corned Beef, and St. Patrick Wasn't Irish!

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - January 17, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
The 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...

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Episode 089: Samovar Adventures

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - January 10, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
There 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. 

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Episode 088: Pool Sharks (pt. 2)

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - January 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
This 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.  

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Episode 087: Land Restoration Success!

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - December 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Let'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.  

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January 2021 Bonus

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - December 26, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Happy 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...

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Christmas Special 2020

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - December 21, 2020 22:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Merry Christmas 2020.  In this Christmas Special, we sit down to read some stories of Christmas.  

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Episode 086: Pool Sharks (pt. 1)

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - December 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Let'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 ...

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Episode 085: Your Questions, My Answers

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - December 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
This 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.  

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Episode 084: Adding Fish to the Aquaponics System

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - December 06, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
The 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.  

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Episode 083: Saving Your Life- Home Fire Safety (pt. 2)

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - November 29, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
You 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 cov...

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Episode 082: Adding Plants to the Aquaponics System

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - November 22, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
The 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 pl...

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Episode 081: Saving Your Life- Home Fire Safety (pt. 1)

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - November 15, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
You 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 cov...

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Episode 080: How to do Your Own "Euro" Mounts

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - November 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
There 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.  

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Episode 079: Everything You Need to Know About Chainsaws

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - November 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Everyone 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.  

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November 2020 Bonus

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - October 27, 2020 02:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
We'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

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Episode 078: The Manly Art of Sewing

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - October 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
I 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-sa...

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Episode 077: Making the Most Ancient Clothing

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - October 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
What 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 hide...

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Episode 076: Essential Hardware for Aquaponics

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - October 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In 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.  

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Episode 075: Butchering Your Own Meat

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - October 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Transforming 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 ani...

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Episode 074: Get Fit for $25

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - September 27, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Forget 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 ...

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Episode 073: Growing Your Own Fish For Meat

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - September 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
We'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 s...

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Episode 072: Why You Should Fire-Roast Your own Chiles

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - September 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
One 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...

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071: You Can Start Running Today

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life - September 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
I'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, set...

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