Greg catches up on what has happened in the past few weeks. He talks about his interview for TV in Newark and of his plans for the 30th anniversary event at Lofty Pursuits and the Lootbox he hopes to have for you. Thanks to the Super Patrions.

#162 Fudge table - Eyes Ears - New Candies - Fudge Table - Lathe and Tops - Cats

Jul 15th, 2023 28m 13s

GReg talks about what is happening at Lofty Pursuits and what new candies are being made. He gives a Pateron shout out, and he talks about some issues he's been having. Candy http://www.pd.net YT http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

#161 Sam and Driving - A business professor - Your Letters

Jun 13th, 2023 33m 2s

Greg talks about helping a friends son learn to drive and the transitory nature of life. In short don't worry, be happy. He talks about a business professor he met who was confused about lofty pursuits, he reads your letters (and wants you to s

#160 A city sign that confused Greg - Electronics - Calliope and more.

May 26th, 2023 27m 57s

Greg talks about how intractions with the city of Tallahassee made it look like something was amiss, and how he went through the system to discover it was really nothing. Greg talks about restoring his calliope and about how some electronics in

#159 catching the kitten - The Gill Man - Casting parts for old machines

May 16th, 2023 26m 13s

Greg talks about the kitten who's evading capture (or is that cat-ure?) at his warehouse, about a new sour flavor and about candy he's making in memory of Rico Browning the actor who played the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Candy: http://www.

#158 Travels - Shout Outs - Letters - Foundry - MOM WOW - Sours

May 10th, 2023 30m 3s

Greg is back, and he reads your letters, talks about how he travels, gives shout outs, and of course talks about upcoming candy. Colin Hay's Maggie: https://youtu.be/NsTQARyOpgM YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

#157 Who are you? What do you want?

Apr 26th, 2023 34m 38s

Greg talks about what he's learned from the last few months of life. Also the WOW MOM Candy. DVD Link: https://www.amazon.com/Edward-Everett-Horton-Silent-Comedies/dp/B09B7Q23J9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27U542BHTN5T1&keywords=edward+everett+

#156 Hello is this thing on.

Apr 20th, 2023 26m 29s

Greg talks about why he was off the air for the past 7 weeks and trys to figure out what is in his mind right now.

#155 On the way to Pensacon and how I'm future proofing Lofty Pursuits

Feb 25th, 2023 28m 54s

Yup, on my way to Pensacon a Pop Culture convention in Pensacola Florida, dressed as a steam punk candy maker. Marky Ramone is here. I'm having so much fun.

#154 End Table - Birds - Letters - Trip to Altanta - and Patrion

Feb 8th, 2023 31m 48s

Greg talks about rebuilding his first real piece of furniture, he reads your letters, reads out the names of super patrions and recounts some memories of friends he wants to interview for this podcast. YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

#153 What I learned in Ice Cream 101

Feb 1st, 2023 30m 49s

I went to ice cream school at Penn State, and this is about what I learned there. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

#151 in the airport and learning to make ice cream better

Jan 26th, 2023 24m 1s

Greg is on his way during a long series of flights to State College PA for a high level ice cream making class. He talks about this and reads your letters. YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

#150 The final 3 percent - VDay candies - Letters

Jan 18th, 2023 31m 23s

Greg talks about finishing a project, in this case the Bear House wood shop, and about candies. He reads your letters. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

#149 Getting a Wood Lathe - Trip to Mart - Your Letters

Jan 14th, 2023 30m 25s

Greg goes shopping for Lofty Pursuits and has a Meh trip to Atlanta. He gets a new wood lathe (new for him) and reads your letters. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits CANDY: http://www.pd.net

#148 working in the shop the new year and a heating puzzle.

Jan 6th, 2023 33m 53s

Greg sits in the Bear House and talks about the past week and how he's discovered he is no longer a good teacher. He wonders if this happens when you get to a certain skill level. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.youtube.com/LoftyPursuit

#147 The fun of relaxing - letters - Marquetry.

Dec 26th, 2022 30m 11s

Greg talk about the year in the past and the year in the future. He talks about the projects he's been working on today, how owning a Christmas business can be stressful and the relaxation of Christmas day. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://w

#146 Sitting around the fire pit and thinking.

Dec 22nd, 2022 31m 14s

Just what the title says. It's a laid back podcast tonight. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

#145 About the shop and projects.

Dec 13th, 2022 29m 48s

Greg talks about "A Very Lofty Christmas" and things he's doing in his shop. He talks about how to make an event fun for all. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

#144 Laser cutters and making a cool christmas card - Shout Outs - PB&J Candy Canes and love

Dec 6th, 2022 28m 9s

Today greg talks about making Christmas cards with his laser cutter, about making candy on the street for the Tallahassee Winter fest, he does shout outs, and explains why we made PB&J candy canes. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTub

#143 Candy Flavor Issues - Southern Living - How to make a non-profit fail - Your letters.

Nov 30th, 2022 28m 59s

Greg talks about some flavor issues and delays in holiday candies. He speaks on the upcoming visit by Southern Living to the store. He rambles on about how to not run a non-profit and he reads your letters. Send your letters to [email protected]

#142 Tree coming down - what i've done - holiday candy - letters

Nov 17th, 2022 29m 48s

Greg talks about trees and the large one that is coming down over his head (above the BearHouse) as well as the Christmas candies and how Humbugs once caused a mass murder. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Humbu

#141 The Bearhouse - Thanksgiving candy and leftovers - letters

Nov 8th, 2022 30m 21s

Greg is well again, some stories about what GReg did at the BearHouse while he was socially distancing, updates on Thanksgiving candy and your letters. Candy: www.pd.net YT: www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

#140 GRegs recount of the trip to Columbus Oh

Nov 2nd, 2022 28m

Greg tells about his trip to Columbus Ohio where he gave a speach about marketing and candy making to the International Retail Display Confrence. Oh, and where it got covid. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

#139 Gregs Columbus OH Speach

Oct 27th, 2022 36m 25s

Greg was invited to be a keynote speaker at the IRDC (International Retail Display Conference.) This podcast is him practicing his speach, the first full read through before tomorrow's talk. Be gentle, it's a first try, there will be more befor

#138 Finishing Projects - Dollar Stores - Renting out an Office.

Oct 11th, 2022 30m 8s

Today I talk about finishing some long term projects, or nearly finishing them. I talk about what I have learned by putting a commercial office up for rent, and what I learned from going to a Family Dollar Store fairly regularlly. Candy: http:/