Erik from Root Simple joins me to talk about saving you DVD collection, hacking a DIY steampunk music player and dovetail joints. See Erik at https://www.rootsimple.com/ Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.

A Gigantic Co-emergence of Cicadas

23 days ago 24m 40s

Millions of Cicadas emerging all at once. Then we talk about the safety of jackstands. Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/shop/gardenfork Cicadas: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-double-brood-

Straight Talk From Disrupt The Disorder

Mar 20th, 2024 30m 51s

Nakita and Nisa, powerhouse interior designers and organizers, join Nicole and I. Visit their site or find them on Instagram. https://disruptthedisorder.com/ Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/shop/ga

Bad Headset! & Rick's Life Advice

Mar 12th, 2024 21m 27s

OK, I will not use the new headset any more. And Rick talks about customer service and we talk vet visits for dogs. Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/shop/gardenfork Get My Email Newsletter: https://www

Eric's Version of Minimalism & Choosing A Plumber

Feb 28th, 2024 29m 1s

Nicole and I talk about Be The Match, IOW a donor to fight lymphoma. Then what kind of plumber to hire, and just how minimal is Eric? Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/shop/gardenfork Get My Email News

To Succeed In Getting A Refund: Be Nice

Feb 15th, 2024 33m 41s

I tell you all about how I got refunds from two different online businesses who do auto renewal billing. Nicole tells about almost leasing a VW EV. Get a refurbished apple watch https://amzn.to/3N5WFOc Check out Stories From The Cascina on Yo

EVs Don't Work In Winter? A Reality Check

Jan 30th, 2024 31m 48s

Nicole and I talk about our experiences driving our electric cars in cold weather. Get a refurbished apple watch https://amzn.to/3N5WFOc Check out Stories From The Cascina on YouTube My Two Fav workout channels FitByMik https://www.youtube.co

DIY with Lara, The Unprofessional

Jan 7th, 2024 30m 57s

Lara from The Unprofessional YouTube channels joins us. Get a refurbished apple watch https://amzn.to/3N5WFOc Check out Stories From The Cascina on YouTube My Two Fav workout channels FitByMik https://www.youtube.com/@fitbymik HasFit https://w

Recycling That Large Stereo Amplifier

Dec 12th, 2023 29m 42s

Nicole has the info on recycling, yet again. Get a refurbished apple watch https://amzn.to/3N5WFOc Check out Stories From The Cascina on YouTube My Two Fav workout channels FitByMik https://www.youtube.com/@fitbymik HasFit https://www.youtube

Recycling That Large Stereo Amplifier

Dec 5th, 2023 29m 42s

Weight Loss Progress!

Nov 30th, 2023 32m 26s

Still a work in progress, but making progress. Check out the Noom app Get a refurbished apple watch https://amzn.to/3N5WFOc Check out Stories From The Cascina on YouTube My Two Fav workout channels FitByMik https://www.youtube.com/@fitbymi

Going To Get A Decaf!

Nov 14th, 2023 5m 45s

Walking and Talking in Sunset Park :) Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/shop/gardenfork Get My Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ My Stationary Bike https://amzn.to/3z0XQFN HASfit Exercise Y

Porucpines and Labradors Don't Mix...

Oct 23rd, 2023 28m 35s

Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/shop/gardenfork Search for NeilMed saline spray kit on Amazon Get My Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ My Stationary Bike https://amzn.to/3z0XQFN HASfit

Tips For Traveling With Family & Friends

Oct 19th, 2023 31m 43s

Nicole and I share our experiences flying and touring with kids and good friends. It can be fun, believe it or not. Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/shop/gardenfork Get My Email Newsletter: https://www.ga

What Worked In The Garden? Erin tells all.

Oct 11th, 2023 28m 58s

Eric wants this giant hosta from Fedco Seeds. Erin is trying Lee Reich's fig planting method. Check out Lee Reich's books: https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=Lee+Reich Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/

My Car Charger Glitch, Nicole's Thrifting Journey

Sep 19th, 2023 35m 10s

I talk about why I switched home car chargers, Nicole has some fun thrift stories. Then mysterious power usage at Nicole's house. New Home EV Charger https://amzn.to/468X35M One Pan Plug In Induction Cooktop https://amzn.to/44Yb6tV Kill A Wa

Jet Boats Break, Often, Says Gabe.

Sep 5th, 2023 24m 8s

Gabe from the YouTube channel Save It For Parts joins me to talk about jet boat repairs and ducks and fish ponds. And other stuff. all fun. Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/shop/gardenfork Get My Email Ne

Why Not A Podcast?

Aug 23rd, 2023 12m 1s

Hardest part is starting! Talking about starting a podcast but also how to start anything. And an email I get about once a month. Focus on the 99% positive people. :) DIY podcast apps: Spreaker, Anchor, Podbean I use Libsyn for our podcast se

Ticks Don't Jump?

Aug 2nd, 2023 34m 7s

Rick and I talk fig trees, get Wikipedia offline, and climate warming. KiwiX : https://www.kiwix.org/en/ Ticks Jumping https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/07/03/ticks-lyme-disease-static-electricity Start your Amazon shopping using our affilia

Unsub Easier Soon We Hope

Jul 24th, 2023 40m 3s

Nicole and I talk about new FTC rules that will require websites to make it as easy to cancel your account as it is to sign up. And some related anecotal stuff, like email bankruptcy. Michael Lewis Against The Rules Podcast https://podcasts.a

Taking The Subway To Donate Blood

Jul 5th, 2023 12m 17s

Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/shop/gardenfork Get My Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ My Stationary Bike https://amzn.to/3z0XQFN HASfit Exercise YouTube channel is my fav https://www.y

Rick Talks Hemmoroids

Jun 27th, 2023 33m 14s

Rick talk hemmoroids and how fiber is important. I talk about getting un-overwhelmed with mediation Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/shop/gardenfork Get My Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email

Erik of Root Simple: Bee Vacs & Making Furniture

Jun 15th, 2023 33m 26s

What Fun! Erik from Root Simple joins Nicole and I. I realize now how long its been since I last talked to Erik. He makes Stickley style furniture in his garage woodshop with a friend of his. Plus he made a bee vacuum for removing bees and swar

OK, Something's Not Working Here

Jun 13th, 2023 7m 47s

Nore sure what happened besides me being, well Eric. More stuff on the way. New vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8orjmjhO4jM Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.com/shop/gardenfork Get My Email Newsletter: h

More Happiness with Nicole

May 24th, 2023 39m 13s

I talk with Nicole about things that help with being more positive based on this article: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/13-lessons-to-make-you-really-truly-happy-maybe Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link: https://amazon.co