GardenFork Radio - Eclectic DIY
by Eric Rochow
Gardenfork Radio is Maker, DIY, Urban Homesteading, Cooking, Gardening, Home Improvement, Beekeeping and other fun stuff. There's always a ton of stuff swirling in my head, and it doesn't all make it into a Gardenfork show, so I thought, why not make a DIY podcast? Visit our site for videos and podcasts, and all sorts of cool stuff : http://gardenfork.tv
Episodes
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Starting A YouTube Channel? Our Thoughts
Rick and I talk about starting a YouTube channel and Cal Newport. Oh and thoughts on car insurance. Listen to the last week's After Show for free: https://www.patreon.com/gardenfork/posts/after-show-fly-172289725 Read the NYT Good List newsletter here. Pics of Marie's Pizza and Liquor here Bob's...
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Not All Ebay Auctions Are The Same
Nicole joins me to talk about how I picked what used GoPro to buy, and to tell us about her new publishing biz, Daredevil Press. Listen to the last week's After Show for free: https://www.patreon.com/gardenfork/posts/after-show-fly-172289725 Read the NYT Good List newsletter here. Pics of Marie's...
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Sacrificial Screwdrivers & Steam Valves
Listen to the last week's After Show for free: https://www.patreon.com/gardenfork/posts/after-show-fly-172289725 Read the NYT Good List newsletter here. Pics of Marie's Pizza and Liquor here Bob's fav Tropical Acres Steakhouse here Fun video of Pub Choir https://vimeo.com/1233893822/7ea44d9b7d…
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My Hotel Carpet Aversion
Fun video of Pub Choir https://vimeo.com/1233893822/7ea44d9b7d Pub Choir on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@PubChoir Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please...
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What 'Kill The Wabbit' Really Was, Finally Revealed (To Me)
Something AI is good for, more on backing up data, good podcast recs. Kill The Wabbit clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZTE9MDoaLs What's Opera Doc? review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9doSQ1cHAw Best Podcasts of the Week The Guardian...
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We Revisit Hypermiling
Nicole and I talk Hypermiling and cast iron and more :) Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a Patron of GF....
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Expired Mayonnaise
And an update of my thoughts on hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy Practitioner List : https://internationalboardofhypnotherapy.com/?page_id=258 The hypnotherapy app I like the best is called Harmony Hypnosis https://hypnosisappstore.com/apps/harmony-hypnosis-meditation/ Eric's Amazon Page affiliate…
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Best Time In Portugal & Odor Eliminators
Nicole and I about tipping in Europe, and my quest to conquer dog smells. Powdered Odor Eliminator Enzymatic cleaner https://geni.us/BZeE Pet odor eliminator laundry detergent https://geni.us/jqMxJ Pakistan Decorated Trucks https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/pakistan-truck-art-phool-patti…
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The Right To Repair & Growing Pumpkins with Kent
Good news on Right To Repair, and why we like Pacific, Mo Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a Patron of GF....
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A Wooden Porch In The Woods, Oh Joy...
My continued fascination with Pak Mechanics on YouTube Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG https://www.reveri.com/ not a fan of this one, but others seem to like it. https://www.oneleafhealth.com/ https://hypnosisappstore.com/apps/harmony-hypnosis-meditation/ Sign Up For My...
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Bob and His Dropping Stones Method To Happier People
Bob's Dropping Stones Process works in most restaurants. And writing a novel. Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG https://www.reveri.com/ not a fan of this one, but others seem to like it. https://www.oneleafhealth.com/...
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Decaf Coffee Explained Kinda Sorta...
Coffee and Apple secure security cameras Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG https://www.reveri.com/ not a fan of this one, but others seem to like it. https://www.oneleafhealth.com/ https://hypnosisappstore.com/apps/harmony-hypnosis-meditation/ Sign Up For My Free…
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Nicole's Take On All This
Nicole's thoughts on hypnotherapy, Dan Harris' book 10% Happier, and free library access to banned books. Mark Frauenfelder's Book Freak newsletter: https://bookfreak.substack.com/p/book-freak-207-10-happier https://www.bklynlibrary.org/books-unbanned Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link:...
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My Hypnosis Project
Using hypnosis and self hypnosis for weight loss, depression, and motivation. Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG https://www.reveri.com/ not a fan of this one, but others seem to like it. https://www.oneleafhealth.com/...
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Weed Deep Dive With Scott
Scott joins me to talk about my weeding effortst. Scott's site: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/ Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a Patron…
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Save Money - Shop Poshmark & Ebay
Nicole and I talk about checking out Poshmark and Ebay when you want to buy something instead of going straight to amazon. Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please...
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My Weed Explosion
3 different invasive have suddenly appeared in the yard, trying to deal with that. Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG Rick's Tape: https://geni.us/z6qswls Chickpea pasta recipe: https://youtu.be/aD0dnWztiFU?si=WyTMOmTo3jYnrMdg Sign Up For My Free Newsletters:...
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Self Amalgamating Tape?
Jet Fuel Is Expensive, and Rick's Special Tape Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG Rick's Tape: https://geni.us/z6qswls Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a Patron of GF....
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Tools You Should Have & New Jersey Driving
Nicole and I talk about what are the must have tools in your house? The fun of driving in urban New Jersey, and maybe a name change? Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check...
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Oh Wow 3D Printers With Will
Will from the Bear Paw Resort and I talk about how a 3D printer can be a part of your home tool set. Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a...
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Mbe You Don't Need A Gas Generator
Nicole and I talk about photography, what is art, solar battery generators and more. Get Hunter's free photo ebook here: https://shop.huntercreatesthings.com/en-usd/pages/free-zine Hunter's Video about being in a boring place: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xOmzIM3Pjg Eric's Amazon Page…
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A Free 3D Printer, I'll Take It
Erik from Root Simple joins me to talk about his free 3D printer, the challenges of using it, why I want one, and making chairs from scratch. Erik's site is at www.rootsimple.com Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG AI Robot Free NY Times link here:...
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Frugal Is A Polite Word For Cheap
Rick on reducing friction and increasing security. Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG AI Robot Free NY Times link here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/elliq-ai-robot-senior-companion.html?unlocked_article_code=1.L1A.njZ7.t-w1TYh5pU7N&smid=nytcore-ios-share Sign Up For...
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A Companion Robot For Older People
Nicole and I talk about this AI robot that older people who live alone are using. Then some follow up on leaving the Noom app and our recent car purchase. Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG AI Robot Free NY Times link here:...
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Not Pleased With Noom, Very Pleased With Enterprise
A less than good customer service experience with the Noom weight loss app, despited being a long time customer. But a really good car buying experience at Enterprise Car Sales. Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please...
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You Can't Unsee That Kind Of Thing
Lineman Bob joins me to talk about Rick's fence, Clothing optional phone repair, writing a novel and starting the vlog-podcast. Tools to keepin your car: https://geni.us/BoYQSx3 Bob's podcast https://www.youtube.com/@scar-finger/videos Sign Up For My Free Newsletters:...
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You're Keeping Your House Too Cold At Night
Eric's rumination, going to Costco, Setting the thermostat too low at night, and Refurbished soundbars. Search on Ebay for 'Vizio Refurbished' This is the vendor I bought my soundbar from: https://www.ebay.com/str/hypermicrosystems Bob's podcast https://www.youtube.com/@scar-finger/videos Sign Up...
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There's This Stone Monument In The Bushes...
This Stone Monument video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v23HGwG_JM Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a Patron of GF. https://www.patreon.com/posts/138069613...
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Rick's Flaming Sacks Of Dog Poop
Rick titled this episode, so ask him. Turkey Deep Fry gone awry. Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a Patron of GF. https://www.patreon.com/posts/138069613...
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We Did More Than We Thought - 2025 Wrap Up
Nicole and I look at what we did and what we plan to do :) Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a Patron of GF. https://www.patreon.com/posts/138069613...
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I Like His Channel So I Invited Him On The Show
Chris from the YouTube channel Play_Journal joins me to talk about recreation, and what really is recreation. Oh, and work too. More than you thought. Chris' channel https://www.youtube.com/@play_journal Townsends colonial channel https://www.youtube.com/@townsends Stilt Beast...
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Sharp Drill Bits & Clogged Spray Cans
I kinda explain my fig tree issues. Then I ask you deep questions about the best drill bits and why my spray paint cans are clogged. Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a Patron of GF....
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Wiretapping The Mob With Bob
Bob comes back to tell more interesting stories of being a telephone lineman. Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a Patron of GF. https://www.patreon.com/posts/138069613...
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Flock Cameras Gathering All Sorts Of Data
New Surveillance cameras, Google Hurricane AI, and Ricks DIY aircraft parts. I learned about the concerns with Flock Cameras from Gabe from Save It For Parts and an article on Ars Technica Gabe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a14lplBg2Y Ars Technica:...
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Friends & New Tires
Are you always the one to reach out the friends? Well yes I am. Nicole's writing retreat she is hosting in Puerto Rico. And my latest tire purchase experience. Tow Truck videos! https://www.youtube.com/@PepesTowingService Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a...
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Watching Trucks Get Rescued - GF Radio
My new fav channel about towing large vehicles on YouTube Pepe's Towing Service https://youtu.be/mLRvOffcFDE Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a Patron of GF. https://www.patreon.com/posts/138069613 https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-after-show-122506027 Here's...
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Gabe From Save It For Parts! Boating, Auctions, Geese.
My friend Gabe from the Save It For Parts youtube channel is here. We talk auctions, vacation boating in alask and SandLand. Gabe's Yt channel https://www.youtube.com/@saveitforparts Check out the tools I use on Amazon - affliliate link - https://geni.us/bXV6a7 Auction sites: EstateSale.net...
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Get Yourself A Mutt Says Rick
RIck and Nicole join me to follow up good dog breed choices. Then we talk about store bought pizza dough, and Nicole's expensive purse. Listen to these two Patron After Shows https://www.patreon.com/posts/138069613 https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-after-show-122506027 Here's one of the many…
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New Dog Food FIxes Spike's Diarrhea
This is what we were given for Spike: Hills Prescritpion Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Cans and Dry Dog Food, Nutramax Proviable Probiotics Psyllium Husk powder Listen to these two Patron After Shows https://www.patreon.com/posts/138069613 https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-after-show-122506027...
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Things You've Seen That You Should Have Never Seen
Bob, our tank driver and telephone lineman, is back to tell us about being lineman in the 70s. Climbing utility poles before OSHA was a thing. Listen to the Patron After Show https://www.patreon.com/posts/138069613 Here's a link to one of our After Shows:...
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I bought some overalls, this is my story
Winter inusulated overall deep dive with a tangent into jackets :) Eric's instant print camera: https://geni.us/MEa6H Check out the new Cool Stuff emails: Cool Stuff #1 https://preview.mailerlite.com/n3c9y8y8a2 Cool Stuff #2 https://preview.mailerlite.com/h7o6t7l9a6 Sign Up For My Free…
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My Domain Name Record Heroes
Nicole's electric car goes in the shop just before her vacation, and I share one of those Oh Wow moments of what a bunch of amazing people I have in my world. Big shout out to Elevet CBD chews. https://www.ellevetsciences.com/ Eric's instant print camera: https://geni.us/MEa6H Check out the new...
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Say Goodbye To Most Websites
Rick and I talk about how AI summaries on search pages make most websites irrelevant. Moving the GardenFork domain to a new registrar, and Harbor Freight Tools... Big shout out to Elevet CBD chews. https://www.ellevetsciences.com/ Eric's instant print camera: https://geni.us/MEa6H Check out the…
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Easiest Home Hydroponics System - Bob Tells All
Tank driver Bob tells us about the Kratky method of hydroponics. Amazon link to hydro kits: https://geni.us/f43nv Eric's instant print camera: https://geni.us/MEa6H Check out the new Cool Stuff emails: Cool Stuff #1 https://preview.mailerlite.com/n3c9y8y8a2 Cool Stuff #2...
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Driving A Tank - Bob Tells All
GF Patron Bob tells us all about his time in the Army driving tanks in Germany. The YouTube channel that got me started on tanks is https://www.youtube.com/@MrHewes Eric's instant print camera: https://geni.us/MEa6H Check out the new Cool Stuff emails: Cool Stuff #1...
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The Tick Explosion Explained
Nicole and I talk through Ten Top Tips from Gareth Branwyn and the Tick Explosion! Tick Clothing Spray https://geni.us/7RI0Nf1 https://garstipsandtools.com/p/gars-tips-and-tools-issue-167 Eric's instant print camera: https://geni.us/MEa6H Check out the new Cool Stuff emails: Cool Stuff #1...
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A Much Better Plywood Canoe?
Nicole joins me as I gush about this new design for a canoe that uses non-plywood wood. How a phone call can help a depressive mood. And independent accurate health info on the web. Cumberland Rover Canoe vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7YKXl_pgis New rain barrel video:...
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Too Much Smoked Paprika Is Not Good
I wanted to talk more about Journaling and the video I watched today that sparked this topic. Also my search for a good gmail address and how to fix too much smoked paprika. https://www.youtube.com/@henrydidit/featured 1440 News email...
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My Breakup With Adobe
What I've learned about buying software on the Apple Store, plus EV car trips with Nicole. Check out Pixelmator as a Photoshop alternative, and Photomator for Lightroom. Eric's instant print camera: https://geni.us/MEa6H Check out the new Cool Stuff emails: Cool Stuff #1...
About this show
Gardenfork Radio is Maker, DIY, Urban Homesteading, Cooking, Gardening, Home Improvement, Beekeeping and other fun stuff. There's always a ton of stuff swirling in my head, and it doesn't all make it into a Gardenfork show, so I thought, why not make a DIY podcast? Visit our site for videos and podcasts, and all sorts of cool stuff : http://gardenfork.tv
Hosted by
Eric Rochow