Episodes
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Episode 30: The journey of Cherry Valley Dairy's Anne-Marie Stickney
Join us for a delightful conversation between Irish Mike and Anne-Marie Stickney on this episode of Irish Mike’s Farm Table Podcast. Anne-Marie shares her journey from growing up in Monroe, Washington, to becoming a key figure in the dairy farming industry. Discover the history and workings of...
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Episode 29: From Tractors to Tables - Ryan's Farming Evolution
In this episode of the Irish Mike's Farm Table podcast, host Mike engages in an insightful conversation with Ryan from Steel Wheel Farm. Ryan shares his journey from a childhood fascination with tractors in Minnesota to spearheading innovative farming practices in the picturesque Snoqualmie…
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Episode 28: Carnation Farms Livestock Program
Join the conversation as we visit with Alex Hagiepetros of Carnation Farms just NE of Seattle. We cover the lamb and beef program that are uniquely bred to flourish in King County as well as good animal husbandry in our unique climate.
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Episode 27: Walt Ducharme, Forester
Walt and I discuss our forest management plan and how we work with King County and the Dept. of Natural Resources as well as some of our forestry and timber management history in WA state. It is fun, funny and I think chock full of good timber information. Trust me, it is a lot better than what…
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Episode 26: Eric Popp, Ag Programming Manager of Carnation Farms
I am excited to have Eric Popp, Ag Programming Manager at historic Carnation Farms outside of Seattle. Today we discuss some of the rich history of the farm, their livestock program and the work being done in pasture regeneration. Find out more information about upcoming dinners, events and whats...
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Episode 25: Coffee Talk with Larry and Phil
On episode 25, I am thrilled to have Larry Snyder of episode 18 fame, and Philip Meech, friend and luxury coffee roaster at Caffe Lusso in Redmond. We discuss a favorite, coffee, where it has been in the Seattle area, our time at the big green machine, and where we think the coffee shop and the...
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Episode 24: Edwin Martinez of Onyx Coffee
Excited to have Edwin Martinez of Onyx Coffee in Bellingham, the source of our single origin Guatemala coffee in our farm coffee roaster, Black Clover Country Coffee. Edwin and I discuss him growing up in Huehuetenango, what got him into specialty coffee and the journey from his family farm to...
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Episode 23: Tim Leahy, Auctioneer and Fellow Rotarian
On this episode of the Farm Table podcast, Tim and I discuss our shared Spokane connection, being a referee in high school and college football, his career in steel and his transition to auctioneer working with many great non profits. We also discuss Rotary, one of the largest non profit…
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Episode 22: Brandon Sheard of The Farmstead Meatsmith
Today I am excited to have Brandon Sheard from The Farmstead Meatsmith website and farm community. I have been a member of their online program for several years and have learned so much about growing animals responsibly, butchering, curing, smoking and preserving. They have been an inspiration…
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Episode 21: Anna Sakawsky of the House and Homestead
Today on the podcast I am excited to have Anna Sakawsky, creator of www.thehouseandhomestead.com as well as the editor of Homestead Living magazine. Anna and her family live in the middle of Vancouver Island and have maximized their homesteading space on a smallish piece of land and have made it...
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Episode 20: Darron Marzolf, 4th Generation Butcher
Today I am excited to have Darron Marzolf of Falling River Meats, a 4th generation butcher from the Puget Sound. We discuss the history of the butcher business in his family, how things have changed since his family started, and how small farmers can work better with local butchers. We then dive...
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Episode 19: Brad Murphy of The Red Bridge Farm
Today I am excited to have our feed supplier, Brad Murphy and The Red Bridge Farm. We use their feed for our cattle, pigs and birds. We have had EXCELLENT feedback from our customers on the quality of the feed and how our livestock turn out. We recently had the opportunity to visit his feed plant...
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Episode 18: Larry Snyder
Join me in a discussion with Larry Snyder as a mentor to many at Starbucks, professional photographer, author and auctioneer. For full show notes go to www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-snyder www.lakejoyfarmstead.com www.blackclovecountry.com
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Episode 17: Market Update with Garrett Brown
Wow has the Puget Sound real estate market changed in 6 months. Join me as Garrett Brown and I discuss what is new this winter and what we can expect in 2023!
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Episode 15: The Rise of Celtic Christianity
This is a re-release and updated production of a podcast from last year. Join me in my discussing with Matthew Rudolph where we discuss the rise of Celtic Christianity throughout Ireland, the UK and the rest of Europe via prominent figure like Patrick of Ireland. Show notes can be found at...
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Episode 14: Lulu Redder of Feral Woman Farm on Chicken Husbandry
Today we welcome Lulu Redder of Feral Woman Farm in the Snoqualmie Valley. We discuss chicken husbandry, small scale farms, and why working and buying food from small farmers is better for everyone. How did you get into small scale farming? do you describe yourself as a farmer, homesteader,...
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Episode 13: Kevin Finch of Big Table
Today my guest is Kevin Finch, founder and executive director of Big Table, a non profit focused on the needs in the largest industry in the world, with the highest amount of need, the folks who work at restaurants. We will discuss the genesis of the vision for Big Table as a former pastor and…
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Episode 12: A re-release of the chat with James Lovell and a brief history of the Ojibwe
Note: This is a re-release of my very first episode with some post production edits and in honor of my dad's 80th birthday. On today's podcast I have the honor of having James Lovell, director of development for the Chief Seattle Club in Seattle, WA as a guest. Not only has James been an advocate...
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Episode 11: Garrett Brown, Licensed Realtor
Join me as I kick off Season 2 with Garrett Brown, licensed Realtor in Washington state where we chat about the market in 2022 and into next year, how a seller would get ready to list their home, and a some personal stories about my time "off" battling Covid.
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Episode 10: Ron Alford, Author and Professional Coach with Southwestern Consulting
Today our guest is Ron Alford, Professional Coach at Southwestern Consulting and author of the recently published book Redefining Possible. We cover his upbringing, introduction to selling books each summer with Southwestern and the sales and life skills he learned by doing it and how he carried…
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Episode 9: Dave Selden and 33 Books
Today our guest is Dave Selden of 33 Books! We cover the genesis of the 33 Books tasting note pocket journals, upcoming projects and why having a tactile, handwritten journal is so much better than the apps!
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Episode 8: Bill and Beth Fishburn and Six Pennies Brewery
Today our guest is Bill and Beth Fishburn who are in the process of fulfilling their dream, starting a brewery! We cover the early years of home brewing, beer in the PNW in general, and the new project, Six Pennies Brewery, being built in Rainier, WA and their unique way of getting YOU to be a...
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Episode 7: Ron Medved and the Pacific Institute
Today's guest is Ron Medved of the Pacific Institute. In the show we discuss his upbringing in Tacoma, WA, his football career at Bellarmine Prep, the University of Washington and eventually the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. We then move into his work with renowned author and speaker Lou Tice,...
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Episode 6: Tim Cruickshank, founder of Bonefrog Coffee and Cellars - Remember the Fallen
This episode of the podcast is an interview with Tim Cruickshank, US Navy Seal, Retired and the founder of Bonefrog Coffee and Bonefrog Cellars. We discuss some of his Navy Seal background, service and the genesis of the coffee and wine label and why remembering the men and women who have served...
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Episode 5: DeVries Estates Wine with Doctor David DeVries
My guest today is Dave DeVries, missional and pastoral coach and winemaker! We will discuss briefly is unique career and we find out about DeVries Estates, his family wine label. We will take a "layman's" journey through wine, specifically in Washington state, how he and his wife got into...
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Episode 4: Why Football Matters with Mike Shigley
On today's podcast, I am honored to talk my favorite sport, football, with Mike Shigley, former youth football coach and led the rise of the junior football program for Eastside Catholic, the first faith-based youth football program on Seattle's eastside. We discuss football as a dad, a coach…
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Episode 3: Finding Fine Chocolate with Barbie van Horn
In today's podcast, I am pleased to welcome Barbie van Horn, a passionate follower of all things chocolate. She is the founder of findingfinechoclate.com and the PNW Chocolate Society with another Seattle-area chocolate legend, Lauren Adler. Today we take time to discuss the difference in…
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Episode 2: Youth Homelessness on the Streets of Seattle interview with Rob Stewart
Episode 2 of the podcast is an interview with Executive Director of New Horizons, Rob Stewart, where we discuss the youth homeless ministry in downtown Seattle he helps lead. We cover the following: Tell me a little bit of the story on how you got to New Horizons. Home, schooling, other…
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Episode 1: The Turtle Mountain Band of the Chippewa Interview with James Lovell
On today's podcast I have the honor of having James Lovell, director of development for the Chief Seattle Club in Seattle, WA as a guest. Not only has James been an advocate for the homeless, specifically in the native american community, he has become a good friend. James also is a member of the...