Latest Wild food Podcast Episodes

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The Hunt for Oyster Mushrooms: A Forager's Guide with Hoosier Forager

Year of Plenty Podcast - July 05, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
This episode is a conversation with Tim Frost (aka Hoosier Forager) all about oyster mushroom foraging. Tim is a wild edible mushroom identification expert and educator. His content covers edible & medicinal mushroom and plant identification, cooking & storing wild foods, as well as general fora...

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Episode 73: Changing Demographics of Hunters - Fatima Dhooma

Harvest Your Own Podcast - July 01, 2024 13:00 - 39 minutes
Send us a Text Message. Join us on the Harvest Your Own Podcast with host Brad Fenson as we welcome Fatima Dhooma, an inspiring voice in the world of hunting and nutrition.  Fatima shares her incredible journey from city life in Toronto to embracing the wilds of northern Alberta. Listen as she ...

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Building a DIY Thermal Greenhouse for Homesteading with James Mann

Year of Plenty Podcast - June 24, 2024 22:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with James Mann (aka Spicebush Woodcraft). James if a foraging educator, homesteader, and chef. Episode Overview: Why James built a thermal greenhouse to get more out of his homestead What his thermal greenhouse looks like and how he built it (includ...

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Episode 72: Hunting Dogs Enhance - Vince Aiello

Harvest Your Own Podcast - June 17, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes
Send us a Text Message. Join Brad Fenson on the Harvest Your Own Podcast as he chats with Vince Aiello, a lifelong hunter and passionate conservationist. Vince shares his incredible journey from hunting with his family as a child to his conservation work with Pheasants Forever Calgary.  In thi...

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Ancient Nuts: Hickory Nut Foraging and Wild Tending with James Mann

Year of Plenty Podcast - June 13, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
From prehistoric times to modern day supermarkets, nuts have been a reliable food source throughout history. And there are plenty of species you can gather in the wild to fill your pantry! Hickory nuts being one of them. In this episode, we chat with James Mann from Spicebush Woodcraft and dive ...

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Episode 71: Globally Recognized Hunter - Vanessa Harrop

Harvest Your Own Podcast - June 03, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes
Send us a Text Message. This episode, host Brad Fenson of the Harvest Your Own Podcast talks with Vanessa, a trailblazer in the hunting community and recent winner of the prestigious Bob Speegle Super Slam Summit Award. In this episode, she shares her extraordinary journey from a late-onset hun...

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Heirloom Vegetable Seed Trading & Homemade Hot Sauce Making with Castiron Kyle

Year of Plenty Podcast - May 30, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
EP 123 | This episode is a conversation with Kyle Seip (aka Castiron Kyle) who is a castiron cookware expert, hot sauce nerd, and heirloom vegetable seed trader. Episode Overview: New things happening in the cast iron cookware world Kyle’s gardening projects for 2024 How to grow healthy pepp...

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Forage for Elderberries with Confidence featuring Jesse from Feral Foraging

Year of Plenty Podcast - May 21, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
This conversation is a deep dive into the world of elderberry foraging. And for you to learn more about this amazing plant species, I brought on none other than Jesse Akozbek. Jesse is a great guy and a very good forager and most importantly wants you to be one too! He is known for his technical...

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Episode 70: Spirituality of Hunting - Josh Martin

Harvest Your Own Podcast - May 20, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes
Send us a Text Message. Dive into the latest Harvest Your Own podcast episode, where host Brad Fenson chats with Josh Martin, a mining industry pro with a passion for sustainability!  Josh, an award-winning outdoor writer and devoted family man from Southern Alberta, shares his insights on bal...

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Episode 69: A Novice Hunters Journey: Part 1 - Cassandra Hewitt

Harvest Your Own Podcast - May 06, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes
Send us a Text Message. Tune in to the latest episode of Harvest Your Own with Brad Fenson! This week, Brad sits down with Cassandra Hewitt, the Social Media Coordinator behind the scenes at Alberta Conservation Association (ACA). But here's the twist: if you're flipping through ACA's Conservat...

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Into the Grouse Woods: Expert Insights and Tactics for Successful Hunts with Jake Perry

Year of Plenty Podcast - April 17, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
This episode is a conversation with upland bird hunting guide Jake Perry, owner of Superior Upland LLC. Jake specializes in ruffed grouse hunting and this species is the focus of this episode. Episode Overview: Jake's love for upland birds and why he decided to become a guide Ruffed Grouse Hu...

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Episode 68: Chatting Crossbows - Brian Flaherty

Harvest Your Own Podcast - April 15, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes
Send us a Text Message. In this fascinating episode, Brad discusses the wonderful world of crossbows in the archery industry with special guest Brian Flaherty.  With 30 years of experience, crossbow company TenPoint has witnessed remarkable technological advancements in crossbows. Their insigh...

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Vertical Gardening Strategies and Inspirations for Small Spaces

Year of Plenty Podcast - April 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
Are you looking to grow veggies in a small space? Join Poldi and Lindey as they discuss their gardening plans at their new apartment. Many renters decide not to grow food, because of limited grow space. But it is possible! In this episode, you will learn how Poldi and Lindey have grown squash an...

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Episode 67: Sharing Your Passion - Remington Bracher

Harvest Your Own Podcast - April 01, 2024 13:00 - 32 minutes
Send us a Text Message. We have a special guest, Remington Bracher, a fourth-year conservation biology student at the University of Alberta. Growing up in a hunting family, Remington has become an avid hunter, angler, and registered trapper. His lifestyle has heavily influenced his academic and...

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Food Labels Demystified: Navigate the Grocery Store with Confidence featuring Julia Putzeys

Year of Plenty Podcast - March 27, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
Ready to discover the best tool for understanding food labels and more? This episode is a conversation with Julia Putzeys who is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of the Trash Panda app. Join Poldi and Julia as they discuss the confusing landscape of food labels and ultra-...

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Nourishing Scoops: DIY Guide to Nutrient-Dense Ice Cream

Year of Plenty Podcast - March 20, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
EP 118 | Join Poldi and Lindey as they explore the delicious and healthful world of homemade, nutrient-dense ice cream. Discover how this classic treat can be transformed into a nutrient powerhouse with just a few simple ingredients. Episode Overview: Delving into the origins of ice cream and ...

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Episode 66: Outdoor Women's Program - Natalie Semeniuk

Harvest Your Own Podcast - March 18, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes
Send us a Text Message. Exciting news! Natalie's incredible journey into the world of outdoor sports and culinary adventures is now live on the latest episode of Harvest Your Own Podcast with host, Brad Fenson!  From discovering delicious wild game wine pairings to embracing hunting and fishin...

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Spruce Tree Foraging, Identification Tips, and Culinary Uses

Year of Plenty Podcast - March 11, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
EP 117 | This episode is a recording of a recent X space where Poldi and co-host Lindey discuss spruce tree foraging, how to distinguish spruce from other conifers, and some ways of using spruce as an ingredient in the kitchen. Spruce trees are perfect for winter foraging! Poldi and Lindey also ...

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Spear Hunting, Homemade Syrup Making, and Serviceberry Foraging with Luke Oswald

Year of Plenty Podcast - March 07, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
EP 116 | This episode is a conversation with my friend Luke Oswald who is a hunter, angler, forager, and podcaster himself. On his show, Publicly Challenged, Luke interviews wild food experts, naturalists, and others who utilize public land recreationally. His goal is for him and his listeners t...

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Episode 65: This is your one life to live - Dom Carson

Harvest Your Own Podcast - March 04, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes
Send us a Text Message. Say hello to Dom Carson, a fearless adventure photographer and outdoor enthusiast. Hailing from southern Alberta, this mom and former scientist knows the vital role nature plays in keeping our mental health in check. She’s always advocating for the little ones to have so...

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High Protein Diet Tips, Keto Pizzagna Recipe & Ancestral Foodways

Year of Plenty Podcast - February 27, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
EP 115 | The following is a Year of Plenty Podcast Livestream recording about protein digestion tips when switching to a high-protein diet & more. Episode Overview: Trouble digesting high-protein foods? We share some tips on how you can improve protein digestion when switching to a high-protei...

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LIVE: High Protein Diet Tips, Keto Pizzagna Recipe & Ancestral Foodways

Year of Plenty Podcast - February 27, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
EP 115 | The following is a Year of Plenty Podcast Livestream recording about protein digestion tips when switching to a high-protein diet & more. Episode Overview: Trouble digesting high-protein foods? We share some tips on how you can improve protein digestion when switching to a high-protei...

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Locating and Hunting Mountain Whitetail Deer with Kenneth Thrall from Kifaru

Year of Plenty Podcast - February 23, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
EP 114 | The following is a conversation with Kenneth Thrall from Kifaru all about hunting Mountain Whitetail Deer. Ken is a lifelong hunter who specializes in elk, deer, and other big game animals in the Mountain West. He is a master hunter with a wealth of knowledge who successfully punches ta...

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Episode 64: Turkey Talk - Doug Manzer

Harvest Your Own Podcast - February 19, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutes
Send us a Text Message. Exciting News! Join host Brad Fenson and ACA senior biologist Doug Manzer on the latest Harvest Your Own Podcast as they delve into the fascinating Turkey Translocation Project, a game-changer for Alberta's wildlife enthusiasts! 🎧 Since their arrival in 1962, Merriam's w...

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Beware! Microplastics in Water, Food, Kitchen + Our Herbal Medicine Goals

Year of Plenty Podcast - February 14, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
This episode is a recording of our first Year of Plenty Podcast Livestream on X! Listen along as we dive into disturbing research on micro- and nanoplastics in plastic water bottles, teflon cookware, and food packaging. We also share words from the community! Use code “yearofplenty” (all lower ...

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LIVESTREAM: Beware! Microplastics in Water, Food, Kitchen + Our Herbal Medicine Goals

Year of Plenty Podcast - February 14, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
This episode is a recording of our first Year of Plenty Podcast Livestream on X! Listen along as we dive into disturbing research on micro- and nanoplastics in plastic water bottles, teflon cookware, and food packaging. We also share words from the community! Use code “yearofplenty” (all lower ...

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High Alpine Dairy Farming & Raw Milk Cheese Making with Max Kuehnhoefer

Year of Plenty Podcast - February 10, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
In this episode, we discuss Max's experience working as a cheese maker on a dairy farm in the Alps. High alpine dairy farming has a strong tradition in the European Alps that came about 3000 years ago. Every year tough farmers make their way into the mountains to herd cattle and preserve the pre...

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Episode 63: #63 - Access Tips & Tricks - Linda Zimmerling

Harvest Your Own Podcast - February 05, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes
Welcome back, Linda Zimmerling! In this week's podcast episode, host Brad Fenson chats with Linda about gaining access for hunting and she’s got some real gems to share! She emphasizes building rapport with landowners by being social and respectful, acknowledging their concerns, and demonstratin...

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Episode 63: Access Tips & Tricks - Linda Zimmerling

Harvest Your Own Podcast - February 05, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes
Send us a Text Message. Welcome back, Linda Zimmerling! In this week's podcast episode, host Brad Fenson chats with Linda about gaining access for hunting and she’s got some real gems to share! She emphasizes building rapport with landowners by being social and respectful, acknowledging their c...

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DIY Meat Grinding: Pro Tips For Making Ground Meat At Home

Year of Plenty Podcast - January 24, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 211 ratings
In this episode, I share some of my top tips for DIY meat grinding that I have learned over the years. Everything from how to prepare the meat grinder and ingredients before you get started to the meat grinder part maintenance after you are done. Get ready to learn the essential skill that will ...