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The Poor Prole’s Almanac
Climate Change got you down? Worried about the fact that *everything* seems to be getting worse? Wondering how we got to this point in the first place, and what can we do to build a more resilient future? We take a look at historical pastoral & agricultural societies to see what worked and what didn’t, as well as what resources we have today to make better decisions to build equitable systems. We don’t just discuss ecology and history but also take a leftist perspective on prepping, foraging…
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Layering Complexity: Exploring Silvopasture
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" introduces the concept of silvopasture, an integrated land management system that combines trees, forage plants, and…
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Failing Communities with Quaker Preacher Scot Miller
We chat with R. Scot Miller, author of "Gospel of the Absurd", a theological primer concerned with messianic and feminist care-ethics, about outreach and the…
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Navigating the Scottish Wilderness and Deer Dynamics with Cathy Mayne
In this episode, we chat with Cathy Mayne, ecologist at Mountain Environment Services, about the current state of the Scottish Highlands, and the triangulated…
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Navigating Climate Change: Managing Future Forest Ecosystems and Combating Invasive Species with Dr. Inés Ibáñez
We chat with Dr. Inés Ibáñez from the University of Michigan's School for the Environment, who joins us to unravel the complex web between climate change…
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Honey Locusts: Unraveling Ecological and Cultural Connections with Dr. Robert Warren
What do ants, the Cherokee, and Honey Locusts have in common? We chat with Dr. Robert Warren of the Warren lab of SUNY Buffalo about climate change &…
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Resuscitating Ancient Woodlands with Peter Etheridge
We chat with ecologist Peter Etheridge about saving ancient forests, the role of humans in landscapes, and finding common ground with non-leftists in…
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Rewilding with ecologist Mark Wardle
We chat with Mark Wardle about rewilding projects going on across the UK, lessons from 3 decades working in ecology restoration, ancient farming practices and…
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Anarchy is Ecology with Peter Gelderloos
The relationship between ecology and anarchy is often considered a specific niche of anarchist thought. In this conversation, we talk about the need for…
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Rethinking Environmental Approaches: Unraveling Climate Change, Sustainability, and Ecological Complexity with Tom Wessels
Terrestrial ecologist and esteemed academic Tom Wessels joins us to unravel the intricate web of climate change, sustainability, and ecological complexity…
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Public Mourning & Loss in Climate Change
We chat with Patrick Farnsworth from the podcast Last Born in the Wilderness about climate change, fascism, and grief. Check out Patrick's work at…
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Armed Proles with Armed Margins
We talk to Mitch from Armed Margins & the Red Dot District Podcast about their work to help marginalized communities learn to defend themselves, organize, and…
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Redefining Prepping: Community, Inclusivity, and Resilience with Margaret Killjoy
Margaret Kiljoy, the insightful host of "Live Like the World is Dying," joins us for a compelling conversation that reshapes the traditional image of prepping…
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The Right to Make it Work; John Deere Hacking
We chat with Morgan Swanson of the John Deere Cal Poly Tractor Hacking Project about the role of hackers in moving innovation forward, the future of…
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Open-Source Biohacking w/4 Thieves Vinegar Collective
We chat with Michael from 4 Thieves Vinegar Collective about medicine and self-determination, autonomous zones, hacking in some very loose understandings of…
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The New Guilded Age W/The Brooklyn Lace Guild
We chat with Elena Kanagy-Loux & Kara Quinteros of the Brooklyn Lace Guild to discuss the return of artisan crafts, the terminology and culture surrounding…
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Rekindling Craftsmanship: Alex Langlands on Sustainable Practices and Ecological Balance
In this episode, we chat with Alex Langlands, former star of the BBC Historic Farms Series', including Wartime Farms, Victorian Farms, Medieval Farms…
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Reclaiming Public Research
In this episode, we chat with Ramesh, an administrator from the Facebook group 'Ask for PDFs from People with Institutional Access' and we discuss…
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Saving Alexandria with Project Gutenberg's Dr. Greg Newby
In this episode, we chat with Executive Director of Project Gutenberg, Dr. Greg Newby. We talk about the role of open access to knowledge and how copyright has…
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The Apothecary's Garden, Revisiting Medicinal Plants
We chat with Dr. Greg Susla of the Pry Civil War Garden at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine about the role of plants in medicine, as well as the…
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Eating Colonizers w/Jackson Landers
In this episode we talk about invasive species and their relationship with climate change, globalism, and ecology. We also talk about our favorite edible…
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Complex Food Systems with Dr. Dan Rubenstein
We chat with Princeton's Dr. Dan Rubenstein and we talk about the science behind holistic grazing and the role of horizontal, cooperative-models can provide a…
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Empowering Local Agriculture: Food Justice, Seed Diversity, and Climate-Resilient Farming with The Experimental Farm Network
Podcast Summary Discover the transformative world of food justice and climate-resilient farming with Nathan Kleinman, co-founder of the Experimental Farm…
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Building Community with scott crow
In this episode, we chat with author, activist, organizer, speaker, and producer scott crow about building dual power and developing a sense of community. We…
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The Conversazione
This is the intro to our new interview series, where we tie all of the components of the series together and some of our thoughts about the series after…
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Recentering Indigenous Knowledge: A Critical Look at Permaculture
In the final episode of the series, we reflect on how indigenous agriculture reflects and doesn't reflect the framework of permaculture. How have we seen in…
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Manoomin: More Than Just Rice - The Anishinaabe and the Fight for Food Sovereignty
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" explores the deep connection between the Anishinaabe people and manoomin (wild rice), a staple food and cultural…
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Navigating Climate Change: The Turkana People's Adaptive Strategies in a Shifting Landscape
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on the Turkana people of northwestern Kenya and their remarkable ability to adapt to the challenges of a…
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Balancing Tradition and Modernity: Agroforestry in India's Western Ghats
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" explores agroforestry practices in the Western Ghats of India, highlighting the region's unique biodiversity and the…
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Ancient Harmony: Sustainable Farming Practices in Japan and the Challenges of Modern Conservation
How did ancient Japanese communities thrive in harmony with their natural environment? Join us on a fascinating journey through time as we uncover the secrets…
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Exploring Indigenous Norwegian Farming: Integrating Hunter-Gathering and Sustainable Practices
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac," hosted by Andy and Elliott, explores the unique farming practices of indigenous Norwegians, highlighting their…
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Malik Yakini & Community-Led Urban Farming in Detroit
In this episode, we review a quick history of urban farming in Detroit and interview Malik Yakini, the Executive Director of the Detroit Black Community Food…
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Resilience in Crisis: Cuba's Urban Farming Revolution and Lessons for Today
What happens when a nation loses its primary source of energy and agricultural inputs overnight? Join us on Poor Proles Almanac as we explore the incredible…
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What's Wrong with Permaculture, Anyway? Navigating the Complexities of Permaculture: Unpacking its History, Contradictions, and Ethical Challenges
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" takes a critical look at permaculture, a system of agricultural and social design principles aimed at creating…
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Designing for the Long Haul: Mastering the Scale of Permanence & Site Planning
This episode focuses on the "scale of permanence," a concept from P.A. Yeomans that emphasizes considering the long-term impacts of design choices when…
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The ReImagining Miniseries: From Religious Conflict to Political Instability: The "Troubles" in Northern Ireland and Potential U.S. Parallels
We're taking a look at the Irish civil war and the conditions that led up to it and its conclusion with comedian and historian, Nash Flynn. What parallels do…
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Reading the Impacts of Human Activity on the Landscape
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on "reading the landscape," a skill that involves interpreting the subtle clues and patterns within a natural…
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The ReImagining Miniseries: A Comparative Analysis of Syria and the United States: Parallels in Economics, Politics, and Societal Collapse
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" uses the Syrian Civil War as a model to explore the potential for a similar societal collapse in the United States…
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The ReImagining Miniseries: Make Rojava Regenerative Again
Welcome back to the Poor Proles Almanac, where we’re exploring how anarchist principles can help us build a better future, through the lens of the book "Make…
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The ReImagining Miniseries: Bookchin, Technology, and Ecology
Today, we're diving into some ideas about technology and ecology, inspired by the anarchist philosopher Murray Bookchin. This episode really gets you thinking…
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Navigating Keyline Design for Water Management and Soil Enhancement
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" shifts focus from swales to keyline design, another permaculture technique for effective water management. Host Andy…
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The ReImagining Miniseries: Zapatistas; Indigenous Community Building & Anarchy
This episode is all about learning from the Zapatistas, a revolutionary indigenous movement in Chiapas, Mexico. Their autonomous zone has thrived for over 25…
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Swale Science: Unpacking the Math Behind Earthworks
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on the importance of water management in creating sustainable and resilient agricultural systems. Host Andy…
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Election Predictions from August 2020
This bonus content we did for our Patreons regarding the election. Despite massive changes in the dynamics in the election, I'd say it's still within a margin…
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The Grazier's Math: Calculating Paddock Size, Stocking Rates, and Rest Periods
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" picks up where the previous episode left off, focusing on the practical aspects of establishing and managing…
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From Lawn to Livestock: Transforming Your Landscape into a Thriving Pasture Ecosystem
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on designing resilient and sustainable pasture systems, specifically addressing erosion control and paddock…
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Prepping for Pastures: A Beginner's Guide to Sustainable Grazing
The host, Andy, transitions from the story to the main topic of the episode, acknowledging that incorporating animals into a food production system can feel…
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The ReImagining Miniseries: What is Work & The Bread Book
In this episode, we examine Peter Kropotkin's "The Conquest of Bread" to understand how work could function in a new society after a collapse. We begin by…
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The Hands-On Miniseries: Practical Prepping for Practical People
This miniseries is focused on building practical, hands-on skills through basic knowledge sharing for prepping and other homesteading type skills to build…
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The ReImagining Miniseries: Liberatory Community Armed Self-Defense- A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Community
This episode of the Poor Proles Almanac podcast explores the concept of community armed self-defense as a necessary component of building resilient and…
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Challenging Permaculture Dogma: Fruit Tree Guilds, Hype vs. Reality
Critiquing "Fruit Tree Guilds" The episode takes a critical look at the popular concept of "fruit tree guilds," a permaculture technique that involves planting…
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Taming the Wild: Training Your Fruit Trees for Maximum Yield
This episode of The Poor Proles Almanac focuses on the practical aspects of growing fruit trees, particularly in the context of prepping and food security. The…
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The ReImagining Miniseries: The Death of the Mall and the Rise of the Agrihood
This episode of The Poor Proles Almanac podcast focuses on Catherine Tumber's book Small, Gritty, and Green: Reimagining the Urban Space. The hosts, Andy and…
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Decoding Nature's Matrix: Unveiling the Secrets of Biomes
The main topic of the episode is the importance of understanding biomes and forest ecology, particularly for those interested in preparedness and sustainable…
The Poor Prole’s AlmanacBeyond Deadwood: A Radical Approach to Forest Management
We explore the intricate workings of forest ecosystems and advocate for a proactive, human-centered approach to forest management known as silviculture. It…
The Poor Prole’s AlmanacSome Thoughts on Homesteading and Prepping
A mini-episode where we discuss what our goals are with the series and a bit about our personal perspectives on how science, homesteading, prepping, and…
The Poor Prole’s AlmanacCultivating Resilience and Soil Health in Uncertain Times
Our journey continues with an in-depth look at soil biology and its crucial role in plant health. We break down the importance of essential nutrients like…
The Poor Prole’s AlmanacThe Fundamentals of Resilient Soil
Discover the critical role of soil biology in plant health in our deep dive into essential nutrients and their interactions within the soil ecosystem. We break…
The Poor Prole’s AlmanacThriving in 2025: Climate Change, Complex Systems, and Sustainable Communities
Unlock the secrets to thriving in an uncertain future marked by climate change and economic instability. Our episode paints a vivid picture of life in 2025…
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The Poor Prole‘s Almanac Trailer
An intro of what we're here to talk about. The year is 2025. [ __ ] that happened fast. The sun is shining on a warm December day and the new normal of warmer…