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The EarthWorks Podcast
The EarthWorks Podcast is a series of interviews and conversations hosted by many of the EarthWorks agronomists, featuring friends from the turf industry. Interviews include noted golf course superintendents, industry experts, agronomists and business people. These conversations are designed to inform and entertain.
EarthWorks has been a leader in the discussion of Biological Soil Management and has been producing professional grade carbon based fertilizers for over 30 years. Each year over…
Episodes
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Lawrence Mayhew - Amino Acids
Amino acids are becoming a major talking point in the turf industry, but what do they actually do for plant health, soil biology, and overall turf performance?…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with Tyler Bloom - The Changing Role of the Golf Course Superintendent
Kevin Hicks welcomes Tyler Bloom of Bloom Golf Partners back to The EarthWorks Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, communication, and the…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with PJ Ringenberger - Competitions Agronomist, PGA TOUR
Joel Simmons sits down with PJ Ringenberger, Competitions Agronomist for the PGA TOUR, at Lehigh Country Club during the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic for a…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - The Jefferson Classic - Lehigh Country Club
The EarthWorks story and Lehigh Country Club have been connected for more than 35 years. During the inaugural Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic, Joel Simmons and…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with John Reilly - Part 2 Sand Injection
There was plenty left to discuss after John Reilly’s last visit, so Joel Simmons brought him back to continue the conversation. This time, they shift from…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Dave Wilber - What’s Really in Your Irrigation Water?
Dave Wilber has been one of the most popular guests on the EarthWorks Podcast since its beginning, and this conversation shows why. Dave joins Joel Simmons for…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Michael Clifton - A Little Goes A Long Way
Jack Higgins sits down with Michael Clifton, owner of Chesapeake Grounds, to talk about how EarthWorks principles have helped shape a growing nursery operation…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks and Jack Higgins - The Case for More Diversity
For the first time, Kevin Hicks and Jack Higgins sit down for an EarthWorks Podcast of their own, and the conversation covers a lot of ground. They compare…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with John Reilly - Paspalum, Career Changes and Staying in the Game
John Reilly is an old friend of The EarthWorks Podcast who always brings great turf conversations and plenty of laughs. Recently, John found himself facing a…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Tim Falvey - Rebuilding Inwood One Hole at a Time
Jack Higgins visits Tim Falvey at historic Inwood Country Club on Long Island for a tour of the property and a conversation about golf, turf management, course…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with John Szklinski - From the U.S. Open to a $30 Million Renovation.
Kevin Hicks reconnects with John Szklinski, his first boss out of college, for a conversation covering nearly four decades in golf course management. John’s…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Jamie Richardson, Churchill Downs
Jack Higgins visits Churchill Downs for an on-site conversation with Track Superintendent Jamie Richardson about the unique challenges of managing one of horse…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Still Learning with Jerry
Jerry Brunetti was a founding partner of EarthWorks alongside Joel Simmons in 1988. At the time, Jerry owned an animal health care business in Northampton…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Lawrence Mayhew - The Chemistry Behind Healthy Soil
Lawrence Mayhew, “The Chemist of EarthWorks,” joins Joel Simmons for a wide-ranging conversation about humic substances, soil biology, nutrient efficiency, and…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins at Hurstbourne Country Club - ISCO Championship 2026
Jack Higgins travels to Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky for the ISCO Championship and interviews the entire agronomy team responsible for…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Tyler Bloom
In this episode, Joel Simmons joins Tyler Bloom on the Leadership on the Links podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of Biological Soil…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Peter McCormick - Retirement 101
Peter McCormick, founder of TurfNet, joins Joel Simmons for a candid conversation about retirement after more than three decades serving the golf course…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins & Kirk Castner - Behind the Scenes at EarthWorks
Jack Higgins sits down with EarthWorks’ Kirk Castner for a behind-the-scenes look at how the company has evolved over the past decade and where it's headed…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons & Jack Higgins with Dr. James White, Rutgers University
Dr. James White of Rutgers University joins the EarthWorks Podcast to discuss the fascinating world of rhizophagy, a process in which plants actively farm…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Moe Robinson - turfRad
Former golf course superintendent and self-proclaimed "Turf Head" Moe Robinson brings her passion for turf management and technology to this conversation. Now…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Ryan Severidt
On this episode of the EarthWorks Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Severidt, Superintendent at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. Ryan's career has…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks & Joel Simmons - Soil Testing
EarthWorks began extensive soil testing nearly 40 years ago with one goal in mind: creating healthier soils that support stronger biological activity. By…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Scott McLean - The Davey Tree Expert Company
On this week’s EarthWorks Podcast, Joel Simmons talks with Scott McLean, Plant Healthcare Business Developer for Northeast Operations at The Davey Tree Expert…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Josh Saunders & Jason Bataille
On this week’s EarthWorks Podcast, Jack Higgins catches up with longtime friend and superintendent Josh Saunders for a ride around Lancaster Country Club as…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast -Joel Simmons with Marissa McDowell - Vista Seed
On this week’s EarthWorks Podcast, Joel Simmons sits down with Marissa McDowell, a third-generation seed producer whose family played an important role in the…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with Jeff Gullikson, CGCS
On this week’s EarthWorks Podcast, Kevin reconnects with longtime friend Jeff Gullikson, CGCS, to explore how the First Green program first took root in the…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with Joel Simmons - Construction
For over 30 years, EarthWorks has helped turf managers successfully establish golf courses and sports fields during construction and grow-in. Our soil-first…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Tim Hollowell, Horticulturalist
In this episode, Jack Higgins sits down with horticulturalist Tim Hollowell to explore the deeper connection between soil health, plant performance, and…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons & Marshall Evans with Nate Maurer
Construction is booming across Florida, and for Director of Agronomy Nate Maurer, the clock is ticking toward a major course reconstruction set to begin next…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Zach Holm - Central Park Conservancy
In this episode, Jack Higgins sits down with Zach Holm of the Central Park Conservancy to explore what it takes to manage one of the most iconic landscapes in…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with the Team at Nature's Own - Kevin and Wes Morrison
This week, Jack Higgins sits down with Kevin and Wes Morrison, owners of Nature’s Own, to talk about what it really means to take a Soil First approach to lawn…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with John Reilly - The Art of Managing Data
Back on the EarthWorks Podcast, we’re joined by our friend John Reilly from Longboat Key Club in Sarasota, Florida. John is one of the most innovative golf…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins and Joel Simmons - The Traveling Minstrels
Life as an EarthWorks Agronomist means living on the road. The early season is packed with trade shows and Soil First Academies across the country, connecting…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Jim Lanza
The Lehigh Country Club grounds crew is a vibe. We always say great turf starts with the soil, but great teams start with the right attitude. A positive…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Our 300th Episode with Old Tom Morris (John Reilly), Tom Walker and John Chassard
We’re proud to share our 300th podcast episode. Nearly six years in, we’re grateful for every listener and guest who has made this podcast a meaningful part of…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Dr. Mike Fidanza - Managing Fairy Ring and Soil Biology
This week we welcome Dr. Mike Fidanza from Penn State University, a globally recognized authority on fairy ring in turf. Our conversation digs into how this…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Olee Poole - The Fescue Freak
This time of year never fails to inspire. The sun starts climbing higher, soil temperatures begin to wake up, and the first hints of green remind us why we…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - GCSAA Recap: Connecting with Turf Leaders Across the Industry
EarthWorks has returned from a fantastic week in Orlando at the GCSAA Trade Show and Conference, and by every measure, it was a tremendous success. On…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Lawrence Mayhew - How Amino Acids Improve Turf Performance
Lawrence returns for a wide-ranging conversation that blends chemistry, physics, and biology with a few surprises along the way. Beyond being a world-class…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Rob Uzar & Ty Robb
Podcasting in the turf industry continues to gain momentum, and one of the standout successes is Turf Talk, hosted by Florida golf course superintendents Rob…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with Jared Doerfler
In this episode, Kevin Hicks sits down with Jared Doerfler, founder of Hanna Golf Company, to explore his path from college golfer to launching a boutique…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Josh Saunders
We’re back at Lancaster Country Club on a sunny winter day with Josh Saunders. In this conversation, we dive deeper into agronomic planning than ever before…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Matthew Wolfe
Every property is different, and that reality becomes clear fast in a new role. In this episode Matthew Wolfe shares stories from his first year as…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - 2025 Best of Year
We began the EarthWorks Podcast back when Covid brought everything to a halt, and now we’re approaching our 300th episode this coming March. For the past six…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - The EarthWorks Agronomy Team - End of Year Wrap-Up
Each year at this time, we bring the EarthWorks agronomy team together to reflect on the past year and to thank everyone who has supported us over the last 37…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Lisa Kiefer
It is rare these days to see someone stay in a job for more than 26 years, and even rarer to find a person who pours themselves into their work as if it were…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Bob Wren - From Maryland Roots to Naples Greens
Bob Wren has been a friend of EarthWorks for more than 35 years, and his career has taken him on a winding and memorable path through the turf industry. A…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - The Podcasters - Joel, Jack and Kevin!
The EarthWorks Podcast is approaching its 300th episode, hosted by Kevin Hicks, Jack Higgins, and Joel Simmons—each bringing a uniquely valuable perspective to…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with John Chassard - An EW Podcast Classic!
In this special Thanksgiving Week episode, we want to express our gratitude for more than 40 years of support and for helping us advance the principles of…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Zach Holm - Central Park Conservancy
This week’s EarthWorks Podcast is a real treat as we take you behind the scenes at one of the most famous public parks in the world, New York City’s Central…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Lawrence Mayhew - Calcium
According to Lawrence Mayhew, the EarthWorks chemist, calcium is the most important nutrient in plant production. While that may be debated, Lawrence makes a…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with Geoff Haynes
Discover what it takes to run a 9-hole golf course carved into the Idaho mountains and the exciting plans to expand with a second nine. During the off-season…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with James Morgan - How One Superintendent is Growing Opportunity
This week’s episode features James Morgan, the Director of Grounds at Russell Lands in Alexander City, Alabama, home to two world-class golf courses, Wicker…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Jack Meyer - How a Steady Hand Saved this A.W. Tillinghast Gem
This week, the EarthWorks Podcast comes to you from the 13th hole at Shackamaxon Country Club, a classic 1916 A.W. Tillinghast design in Union County, New…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Logan Freeman - Recovery Through Biological Soil Management
This episode dives into how Biological Soil Management can reshape turf performance and simplify management. When poor soils and turf stress were constant…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Dave Wilber - Soil Investment - The Intuition of Watering
In this episode, we’re joined once again by our friend and turf industry legend, Dave Wilber, to explore one of the most critical and often misunderstood…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with Grant McKnight & Eric Blanton - DuraEdge
In this week’s EarthWorks Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Grant McKnight, President & CEO of DuraEdge, and Eric Blanton, Western Region…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Joel & Jack - How to Build Stronger Soils and Healthier Turf
For almost four decades, EarthWorks has championed Biological Soil Management—long before carbon-based fertility became the industry norm. By creating soil…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Bobby Solar - The EW "Go-To" Tree Expert Returns!
This week’s EarthWorks podcast is all about plant healthcare. Our go-to tree expert, Bobby Solar, joins us to share real-world results fighting bacterial leaf…
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with Doug Kieffer from Spectrum Technologies
In this episode, Kevin sits down with Doug Kieffer of Spectrum Technologies to explore the tools reshaping turf management. Doug shares his unconventional…