Parhaat Countryside Podcastit (2025)

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FTC Episode 352: Tips From a Corn Yield Champ 25:31

2h ago25:31

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David Hula consistently raises some of the highest corn yields in the nation. His farm near Chesapeake Bay has challenges many other farmers don’t face, yet those extra hurdles have helped him learn better ways to increase bushels and profits and make him a source of advice to many other row crop farmers. We visit with him about some key areas we s…

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The History of Baker, Montana 3:00

4h ago3:00

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Most people don’t look at a road atlas these days when they need to go somewhere. However, if you visit Baker, Montana, you might appreciate looking at one, for it will show that there is a lot of wide open spaces…and those distances might just tell you it’s time to get some gas…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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New Clothes For The New Self (Part 3)

5d ago

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Kirjoittanut Countryside Church

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Evolutionary Geniuses 13:43

5d ago13:43

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On this podcast there aren’t necessarily debates, more often they are off the cuff conversations. You, the listeners, set the questions that your, co-hosts don’t see until they start recording. This episode is not an exception to that as there’s talk about Stuart’s recent appearance on the ProGRESS Podcast, and a thought-provoking reflection questi…

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Episode 2.19 - Fox Cubs’ Feast, Galls’ Hidden Guests 45:36

5d ago45:36

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Send us a text Join Chris Skinner at High Ash Farm for a captivating exploration of nature’s quirks in Norfolk’s countryside. This week, Chris unveils the ghostly spectacle of a spindle tree shrouded in the webs of brown tail moth caterpillars, a phenomenon both eerie and fascinating, while warning of their irritating hairs. The journey continues w…

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The Famous Steer from Baker, Montana 3:00

1d ago3:00

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Most steers don’t live to the age of 15 years old. When one does, well, there’s probably an interesting story behind him. That’s the case for a bovine that for awhile made his home in the bar in Baker, Montana…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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The Steer that Became Quite the Show 3:00

2d ago3:00

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In the 1920s and 30s, one farmer in southeastern Montana was raising some of the largest steers the country had ever seen. In fact, one of those steers in particular was so large, people wanted to see the mammoth bovine firsthand. That steer and his owner became quite a show…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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Fort Saint Jean Baptiste 3:00

3d ago3:00

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Within the boundaries of one of northwest Louisiana’s larger cities, you’ll find an old fort. It was this outpost around which today’s city grew and the history shared here reveals much about life from the 1700s and 1800s…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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Home to the Caddo Nation 3:00

4d ago3:00

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In northwestern Louisiana you’ll find lands once the home to the Caddo Nation. When the first European explorers came here, they soon developed a trading network with the Caddo and built an outpost here…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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Winning An Old West Shootout 3:00

7d ago3:00

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John Sellers says the key to winning an old-west shootout was not quickness, but accuracy. And when you take into account how difficult it was to hit a distant target, well, that changes the reality behind how those duels were conducted…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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Shooting Over a Bad Debt 3:00

8d ago3:00

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In a movie “western” you might see two gunslingers fire their pistols at each other in the town square. That’s exactly what happened here. It was all over a small gambling debt and a stolen pocket watch. What resulted was a first of its kind confrontation…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 351: Adding Value to What You Grow & Raise 25:46

9d ago25:46

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Kim Ratcliff had some roots in ranch life, but she was working in New York City. When life events changed, she found herself helping to manage the family ranch and building a direct-to-consumer model that has been very successful. Her work offers insights into ways many of us can add value to the crops we grow and the livestock we raise. See omnyst…

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Unsettled Scores 3:00

9d ago3:00

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When the Civil War ended, there were still many unsettled scores of course. Towns along the border with North and South were especially prone to violence between individuals supporting one side or the other. That was the case here in Springfield, Missouri, and the tensions would have deadly results…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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Named for Lincoln Before He was President 3:00

10d ago3:00

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It’s common that towns, school and other sites are named in honor of U.S. Presidents. So it’s natural that most people believe this town was named for our 16th President. What’s intriguing though is that fact, it was named for the man well before he was ever elected to the highest office…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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The Phone Booth on Top of City Hall 3:00

11d ago3:00

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Today technology can help us predict and spot several storms that may be headed our way. Of course, there was a time when that was not the case, and some towns came up with inventive ways to best warn their citizens. Such was the case in Lincoln, Illinois…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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New Clothes for the New Self (Part 2)

12d ago

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Kirjoittanut Countryside Church

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Privileges, Pronouns And Punchlines Today 31:11

12d ago31:11

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This episode was recorded in Stuart’s garden, so expect in the background, people shouting, horns, sirens, Harley’s revving, all sorts. If you’re struggling to filter out the background noise and not focus in on the question, that's something you need to practice, because when your co-hosts are out having a conversation in this garden space, they …

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Episode 2.18 - May’s White Veil, Swifts’ Sickle Flight 51:37

12d ago51:37

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Send us a text Embark on a captivating journey with Chris Skinner as he ventures from High Ash Farm to the Suffolk coast at Aldeburgh to witness the awe-inspiring arrival of swifts. Marvel at these sickle-shaped marvels as they soar above the marshes, hoovering up aerial plankton and clocking millions of miles in their lifetime. Back at the farm, C…

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Fort Jesup 3:00

14d ago3:00

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There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of this fort, yet it was very important in the United State’s war that acquired much of today’s American southwest…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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The Parts of the Louisiana Purchase 3:00

15d ago3:00

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When the United States made the Louisiana Purchase they didn’t get all of today’s state of Louisiana. Today I’ll take you to the part they didn’t initially purchase for a story of life on an international border of the early 1800s…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 350: How Long Can You Survive a Negative Balance Sheet? 25:38

16d ago25:38

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A lot of row crop farms have negative balance sheets for this year. How are lenders reacting to farm numbers that are often in the red? What are top farms doing that we can all learn from to stay well in the black? What is the route to profitability in challenging times? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Simpson’s Springfield 3:00

16d ago3:00

3:00

There are many towns in this country named Springfield, but only one can be home to this fictional tv family. That designation brings several people here to visit every week…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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Springfield, Vermont History 3:00

17d ago3:00

3:00

There is some evidence this place in Vermont was in the crosshairs of the German military during World War II if their planes were to begin bombing the U.S…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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The Old Round Church 3:00

18d ago3:00

3:00

A church doesn’t want to leave any place for the devil to hide. This old church took that to heart and built a place with literally no corner to hide in…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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People of the Kingdom (Part 1)

19d ago

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Kirjoittanut Countryside Church

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Nature’s Challenge: Personal Aspirations in a Wild World 13:33

19d ago13:33

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Floss, in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada is the listener who set the first question today - “What are your objectives, personally and with your work?” William aspires to live a fulfilling life by practicing kindness, spending time with loved ones, and embracing diverse experiences. Both personally and professionally, he seeks growth through challenges and…

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Episode 2.17 - Bluebells in Peril, Swallows in Flight 46:34

19d ago46:34

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Send us a text Join Chris Skinner at High Ash Farm for a vibrant spring morning filled with the tireless energy of returning swallows and the delicate beauty of the countryside. In this episode, Chris captures the dawn chorus as over 20 swallows busily build nests with mud and straw in the farm’s stables, marking the true arrival of summer. Venturi…

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Hyde Cabin 3:00

21d ago3:00

3:00

The oldest log cabin in New England is on an island in Vermont. It’s a spot you can visit today, and for those that do, you’ll find an interesting story about the man who built it and those who settled there…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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Lake Champlain 3:00

22d ago3:00

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In the northeastern part of Vermont you’ll find Lake Champlain, and in that body of water there are the Hero Islands. So who is the hero?Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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Henry David Thoreau 3:00

23d ago3:00

3:00

Many writers take inspiration from nature. That is certain true for this man who is known to take long walks and then come back to his desk to write. The location of that desk and his cabin still bring visitors today to a well known pond…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 349: Increasing Profits by Becoming a Market Maker 25:34

24d ago25:34

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Roy Pfaltzgraff and Emily Kamala farm in northeastern Colorado. Their goal is to be “market makers” by growing crops for a premium that have specific end-users in mind. It’s a route that has its challenges and opportunities but a path that has them talking with many other farmers about how they can capture extra profit by doing some of the same typ…

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The Shot Heard ‘Round the World 3:00

24d ago3:00

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It is know as the “shot heard ‘round the world.” It was the shot considered to have begun the American Revolution in Concord, Massachusetts…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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A Meeting at the Old North Bridge 3:00

25d ago3:00

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It’s been about 250 years since British Regulars met Citizens of Concord, known as the Provincials at the Old North Bridge. That confrontation began the American RevolutionKirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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Shattered Faith Restored

26d ago

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Kirjoittanut Countryside Church

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Getting Out vs Being Locked Up 18:15

26d ago18:15

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The first question that Stuart and William wade into in today’s episode, comes from Ray in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, USA - “None of us are getting out of this alive. We’re all heading in the same direction. Don’t you think there's something profound in that?” Right off the bat, William agrees with Ray, that none of us are getting out of this alive. H…

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Episode 2.16 - Kisses of Mistletoe, Blossoms of Crab Apple 39:24

26d ago39:24

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Send us a text Join Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin on a rain-soaked adventure at High Ash Farm, where the long-awaited spring showers bring life to the Norfolk countryside. Under dripping umbrellas, they explore the sticky secrets of mistletoe, a semi-parasitic plant thriving on ancient trees, and marvel at the delicate pink-tipped blossoms of th…

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Shreveport; and the Shroud of Turin 3:00

28d ago3:00

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Although the Shroud of Turin is located in Italy, the research and a traveling exhibit about it have connections to this country and specifically the city of Shreveport…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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Shreveport’s Easter Connection 3:00

29d ago3:00

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Easter week is a time Christians celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Shreveport, Louisiana you’ll find a lady who knows much about an object that has received much scrutiny over its connection to those historical events…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 348: Best Tips from Top Producer’s Next-Gen Award Winning Farmer 25:19

30d ago25:19

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Dalton Dilldine was recognized as Top Producer’s Next Generation award winner. His farm in the Delta region of northeast Arkansas provides opportunities to grow several crops. We discussed how he stepped into a leadership role right out of high school and how he balanced education, farming and a progressive mindset to grow his operation into the aw…

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Murder of the Other’s Ancestor 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

They are an unlikely duo. Turn back the clock to the 1870s, and one ancestor participated in the murder of the other’s ancestor. Today they work together to bring healing and hope to a sad chapter of American history…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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COUNTRYSIDE 15 APRIL 2025 30:35

1M ago30:35

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In the last show in the current series, Kirree catches up with MNFU President Ean Parsons on how the industry has been faring recently, whilst Simon speaks to Vicki Sloane-Masson about winning a prestigious Holstein UK Master Breeder Award for 2025Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

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Unknown Local History 3:00

1M ago3:00

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When Avery Hamilton began researching his ancestors, he found a chapter of local history unknown to him. The more he researched, the more he learned about an event in his hometown that not only impacted his family, but the entire country…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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The Colfax Massacre 3:00

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In the years after the Civil War, amendments to the U.S. constitution were written to provide former slaves with the same rights as white Americans. Those changes boiled over in conflict in the town of Colfax, Louisiana in 1873…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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The Christian as Citizen

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Kirjoittanut Countryside Church

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Homelessness And Overeating 15:40

1M ago15:40

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On this podcast, the questions are set by you, the listeners. Even though the questions are often detached from the environment, we always try and bring back the discussion to it in some way. In today’s episode, Stuart and William, your co-hosts, chew the fat over two intriguing questions, the first of which comes from Bartek in Abingdon, Oxfordshi…

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Episode 2.15 - Wings of Summer The Swallow’s Return 48:16

1M ago48:16

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Send us a text In Episode 2.15 of The Countryside Podcast with Chris Skinner, we’re back at High Ash Farm, where the first swallows of the season have arrived, heralding the promise of summer with their daring aerial acrobatics. Chris’s infectious enthusiasm shines as he shares the miraculous 5,000-mile migration of these tiny birds, weighing less …

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A Family From Five Points 3:00

1M ago3:00

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If your family lived in the Five Points area of Denver, Colorado in the first half of the 20th century, there’s a good chance you were born in this particular home. The story of that home and the woman who lived here says a lot about her life and challenges overcome…Kirjoittanut Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 347: Cattle Market Fundamentals – Is There Room for More Gains? 25:28

1M ago25:28

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The impact of tariffs provides uncertainty, but are the fundamentals in the cattle markets still stacked up to keep the market moving in an upward direction? Will supplies remain low and demand steady for beef? We discuss where we stand and the drivers for were we’ll go in the cattle markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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COUNTRYSIDE 08 APRIL 2025 29:25

1M ago29:25

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Kirree gets her gardening head on as she heads to this year's seed swap event in Laxey, whilst Simon talks to a farmer who has moved into dairy rather than out of it and dons his camo to meet the IOM Airsoft group.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

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Genuine Faith

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Kirjoittanut Countryside Church

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