Floral designer Sara Koelsch and I have a fascinating discussion about creating more mindful (and Earth-friendly) arrangements for funerals and other special occasions from foraged materials.

Friend Honour Horne-Jaruk chats with me about the history of the Quakers in America, why she joined, what Quaker meetings are like, and some of the basic tenets that are just as applicable today, such as "Live simply so that others may simply live."

Teacher and collector Ashton MacKenzie chats with me about the history of 'Zine culture, how to make your own, and how 'zines have spread information in a unique way to strengthen communities.

The very amusing Mark O'Brien of Uncommon Ephemera joins me to talk about preserving film strips and VHS tapes. Why would anyone save these? Listen and find out!

Karen Mentzer of Bootjack Clay Shack joins me for a discussion about pottery, wild clay, discovery, learning, and following your passion to craft a fulfilling livelihood.

We're talking sheep and fleeces with Jan DeShera, owner of Wild Fire Sheep Ranch and Jan DeShera Weaving Studio in Coulterville, California. Learn more about different breeds and wool types, how fleeces are processed, and how to get started raising sheep on your homestead.

My friend Joe Selph and I chat about his career as a puppeteer, which all started with Renee and his Artists. We also discuss the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, and of course the Muppets and Joe's time with Jim Henson.

My good friend Dr. Gregory Conn and I do a deep dive into the curious life, death, and rediscovery of the forgotten 20th Century artist Eric Pape.

Today I'm chatting with Burling Leong, owner of Burlington Rose Nursery who is an expert on heritage and miniature roses. Not only does she propagate them herself, she is also a breeder of new varieties, and renovates historic rose gardens such as Hearst Castle.

This episode takes us on a deep dive into the history of the ill-fated Donner Party with historian and educator Leslie Scatchard, where the tragic events unfold through the eyes of Tamsen Donner.