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Harvesting Wisdom Podcast with Mike McMahon
Discover insights that grow a greener world with Harvesting Wisdom Podcast hosted by Mike McMahon. 🌱🎙️ Leading experts share wisdom on agriculture, sustainability, and education in Arizona and beyond. Policy makers, industry experts, and international outreach champions – we cover it all! Tune in for a harvest of knowledge. 🌍🌾
Episodes
111 episodes
The Wisdom of Wine: Terroir, Soil Health & Biodynamic Farming in France pt.2
In Part 2 of this conversation from France, Mike McMahon and his guest expand the discussion beyond wine to examine the broader relationship between food, agriculture, public health, and environmental stewardship.They explore the impact ...
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Basil Bottle: Growing Food Anywhere Without Soil
What if you could grow fresh basil, tomatoes, and edible flowers right in a bottle — without soil, pumps, or electricity?In this episode of the Harvesting Wisdom Podcast, Mike McMahon sits down with Christopher Brooks, founder and creat...
Wee Greens: Turning Classrooms Into Living Learning Labs
What happens when kindergarten students get to grow, observe, harvest, and taste their own food?In this episode of the Harvesting Wisdom Podcast, Mike McMahon sits down with Deb Martinez, an educator and clinical assistant professor at ...
The Wisdom of Wine: Terroir, Soil Health & Biodynamic Farming in France pt.1
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Mike McMahon sits down for a thoughtful conversation in France to explore the deeper story behind wine — not just as a drink, but as a reflection of place, soil, culture, and memory.Together, they d...
Bermuda’s Ocean Lab: What Microbes, Coral & Climate Can Teach Us pt.1
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Kaitlin Noyes from the ASU Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences to explore what Bermuda’s ocean research can teach us about climate change, coral reefs, microplastics, microb...
Growing Food, Building Community | Novella Carpenter
What happens when someone sees possibility in a forgotten piece of land?In this episode of the Harvesting Wisdom Podcast, Dr. Joe Roselle speaks with Novella Carpenter, urban farming pioneer and author of Farm City, about transforming a...
Why Regenerative Farming Is Harder Than You Think | Dr. Sara Rosenberg
What does regenerative agriculture really mean—and can farmers afford to make the transition?In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Dr. Joe Roselle sits down with Dr. Sara Rosenberg, a regenerative agriculture advisor with the University...
The Future of Arizona News: Why Local Journalism Matters More Than Ever | Tregg White
What happens when communities lose access to trusted local news?In this episode of the Harvesting Wisdom Podcast, Dr. Joe Roselle sits down with Tregg White, President & CEO of the Arizona Media Association and Arizona Local News Fo...
How One Artist Is Turning Waste Into a Movement for Sustainability
Can art change how we think about sustainability?In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Dr. Joe Roselle sits down with environmental artist Karen Boone to explore how creativity, nature, and conscious living intersect. Karen shares how s...
How Ukraine Is Rebuilding Its Agricultural Future
Ukraine has long been known as one of the world's most important agricultural producers, supplying food to millions across the globe. But what does the future look like for Ukraine's agricultural sector as it continues to recover, modernize, an...
The Future of Landscaping: Are Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers Dead?
The landscaping industry is undergoing a major transformation. In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Mike McMahon sits down with representatives from Greenworks to discuss the shift from gas-powered equipment to battery-powered technology, the ...
Why the World's Best Chefs Start in the Garden | Basque Culinary Center
What if great cooking starts long before food reaches the kitchen?In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Mike McMahon visits the Basque Culinary Center in Spain and sits down with Joxe Mari Aizega, General Director of one of the world's ...
Can Regenerative Farming Save the Family Farm?
What happens when a fourth-generation California farmer decides to completely rethink the way farming is done?In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Mike McMahon sits down with regenerative farmer Richard Filipe from Hanford, California,...
Angela Judd
What does it really take to grow food successfully in the Arizona desert?In this episode of the Harvesting Wisdom Podcast, Dr. Joe Roselle sits down with Arizona gardening educator, author, speaker, and founder of Growing in the Garden,...
Inside Sundance & The Vision Behind Arizona Skyfire
Earlier this year, before the inaugural Arizona Skyfire Film Festival took place in March, the Harvesting Wisdom team traveled to Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, to explore what makes world-class film festivals so impactful.I...
Inside Sundance & The Vision Behind Arizona Skyfire
Earlier this year, before the inaugural Arizona Skyfire Film Festival took place in March, the Harvesting Wisdom team traveled to Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, to explore what makes world-class film festivals so impactful.I...
Inside the Minds of Chimpanzees with Drew Enigk
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Drew Enigk, Associate Director of Development for Natural Sciences at Arizona State University, to explore his incredible journey from Ohio to the forests of Uganda studying...
Why Saguaros Are Exploding: The Future of the Sonoran Desert
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Alexandra Schuessler from the Desert Botanical Garden to explore the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert. From growing up barefoot in the forests of Northern California ...
Inside Lahaina’s Recovery: Wildfire Devastation & Hope for the Future
In this powerful episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon takes us to Lahaina—a once-thriving coastal community now navigating the long road to recovery after devastating wildfires.Through firsthand footage and on-the-ground stor...
Rebuilding Without Waste: Circular Economy in Ukraine’s Recovery
In this powerful episode of Harvesting Wisdom, guest host Diana Kruzman sits down with Lydia Shimon, Project Manager at Neo Eco Ukraine, to explore how sustainability is being redefined in the face of crisis. Broadcasting from Kyiv, Lydia share...
From Film to Impact: How Storytelling is Changing the Future of Our Planet
In this episode of the Harvesting Wisdom Podcast, host Mike McMahon sits down with environmental filmmaker Alan Lacy and producer Kelly Sallaway to explore how storytelling is shaping the future of environmental awareness and action.Ala...
Green Building & Energy Resilience: Reconstructing Smarter Communities (Pt. 2)
In Part 2 of this conversation, guest host Diana Kruzman continues speaking with Irina Sokhodov and Olena Rybak about practical strategies for energy resilience and high-performance reconstruction.They ...
Green Building & Energy Resilience: Reconstructing Smarter Communities
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, guest host Diana Kruzman sits down with Irina Sokhodov (Ukrainian Green Building Council) and Olena Rybak (Managing Director, IC Ukraine) for a practical conversation on gre...
Planning With Uncertainty: Ukraine’s Urban Future
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, guest host Diana Kruzman speaks with Kolko Trefers, CEO of Roskvit Urban Coalition for Ukraine, about sustainable urban planning during times of crisis.They explore how cities can rebuild thoughtful...
From Farm Poisoning to Soil Pioneer: Kevin Fretz’s Mission
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Kevin Fretz, founder of Green Earthology and Patriot Green, to explore how waste can become the solution to pollution.Kevin shares his powerful personal story—from b...