Chad Rosen

On Day thirteen of the trip, we talk with Chad Rosen - founder of Victory Hemp Foods.   Chad moved from California in 2014 and put down roots in Northern Kentucky, where Victory Hemp Foods is based. Chad was on the cutting edge of developing Hemp as a legal, American crop and is dedicated to bringing hemp into the rural economy where sustainable economic development is a priority. www.victoryhempfoods.com

On Day thirteen of the trip, we talk with Chad Rosen - founder of Victory Hemp Foods.   Chad moved from California in 2014 and put down roots in Northern Kentucky, where Victory Hemp Foods is based. Chad was on the cutting edge of developing Hemp as a legal, American crop and is dedicated to bringing hemp into the rural economy where sustainable economic development is a priority. <a href="http://www.victoryhempfoods.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.victoryhempfoods.com</a>

S1E10 | Chad Rosen | Victory Hemp Foods | Carrollton, KY

Wes Shugart

We talk with Wes Shugart who founded Music City Leathers, continuing an American tradition by making custom cowboy boots, by hand the old way.  Wes lends an interesting historical perspective, along with a wealth of knowledge about how custom boots go beyond fashion statements and live as an example of functional art.  www.musiccityleather.com

We talk with Wes Shugart who founded Music City Leathers, continuing an American tradition by making custom cowboy boots, by hand the old way.  Wes lends an interesting historical perspective, along with a wealth of knowledge about how custom boots go beyond fashion statements and live as an example of functional art.  <a href="http://www.musiccityleather.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.musiccityleather.com</a>

TCN S3E9 | Wes Shugart | Music City Leathers | Nashville, TN

Joel Salatin

In Part Two of this incredible farm-tour interview with the legendary Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms, we talk more about the overall farm rotation, but also get deeper into the food systems at large, how food gets to the consumer and how our choices can make a difference.  http://www.polyfacefarms.com/ http://www.polyfacefarms.com/joels-bio/

In Part Two of this incredible farm-tour interview with the legendary Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms, we talk more about the overall farm rotation, but also get deeper into the food systems at large, how food gets to the consumer and how our choices can make a difference.  <a href="http://www.polyfacefarms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.polyfacefarms.com/</a> <a href="http://www.polyfacefarms.com/joels-bio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.polyfacefarms.com/joels-bio/</a>

TCN S3E8 | Joel Salatin | Polyface Farms | Swoope, VA | Part 2

In Part I of a two-part interview, we tour Polyface Farms with the passionate and whip-smart, Joel Salatin, the "Lunatic Farmer."  Joel shows us everything from his cow-manure-composting pig beds to his mowing and mobbing cattle and his mobile chicken rigs, in this walking tour with loads of information about sustainable agriculture.

In Part I of a two-part interview, we tour Polyface Farms with the passionate and whip-smart, Joel Salatin, the "Lunatic Farmer."  Joel shows us everything from his cow-manure-composting pig beds to his mowing and mobbing cattle and his mobile chicken rigs, in this walking tour with loads of information about sustainable agriculture.

TCN S3E7 | Joel Salatin | Polyface Farms | Swoope, VA |PART I

Deanna Fox

Kyle and Fred get a solid night of farmhouse-quality sleep in upstate New York, and enjoy a heartfelt conversation with Deanna Fox,  a food writer, teacher and a kind, supportive voice towards compelling stories and quality-driven, mindfully sourced, food and drink.

Kyle and Fred get a solid night of farmhouse-quality sleep in upstate New York, and enjoy a heartfelt conversation with Deanna Fox,  a food writer, teacher and a kind, supportive voice towards compelling stories and quality-driven, mindfully sourced, food and drink.

TCN S3E6 | Deanna Fox | Albany Cooking School | Upstate NY

John Holl

Fred and Kyle talk about the world of beer with John Holl, Co-founder and editor of Beer Edge and host of the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast, over morning beers at Departed Soles brewery in Jersey City, New Jersey

Fred and Kyle talk about the world of beer with John Holl, Co-founder and editor of Beer Edge and host of the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast, over morning beers at Departed Soles brewery in Jersey City, New Jersey

TCN S3E5 | John Holl | Beer Edge | Jersey City

Roger Sadowsky

Roger Sadowsky leads Fred and Kyle on a tour of Sadowsky Guitars in a warehouse building in Long Island, NY.  Roger is a world-renown maker, and he generously shares how his approach and methods developed over the years, including the impact of working with clients like Marcus Miller and Will Lee early in his career.  

Roger Sadowsky leads Fred and Kyle on a tour of Sadowsky Guitars in a warehouse building in Long Island, NY.  Roger is a world-renown maker, and he generously shares how his approach and methods developed over the years, including the impact of working with clients like Marcus Miller and Will Lee early in his career.

TCN S3E4 | Roger Sadowsky | Sadowsky Guitars | Long Island, NY

Bill Owens

Kyle and Fred arrive in Baltimore, MD and meet Founder and President of the American Distilling Institute Bill Owens for gin and tonics and lively conversation about brewing, distilling, photography and travel. 

Kyle and Fred arrive in Baltimore, MD and meet Founder and President of the American Distilling Institute Bill Owens for gin and tonics and lively conversation about brewing, distilling, photography and travel.

TCN S3E3 | Bill Owens | American Distilling Institute

David Buick

Eddie Gillis

Fred, Kyle, Jeff and Seth introduce the interviews from Third Man Records in the Cass Corridor of Detroit, MI.  They talk about the origin story of Third Man Records, and the context and method of pressing vinyl in the digital age.  

Fred, Kyle, Jeff and Seth introduce the interviews from Third Man Records in the Cass Corridor of Detroit, MI.  They talk about the origin story of Third Man Records, and the context and method of pressing vinyl in the digital age.

TCN S3E2 | David Buick & Eddie Gillis | Third Man Records - Detroit

Fred and Kyle connect digitally and reflect on the current state of the project, how COVID-19 will impact the marketplace for makers and craftspeople, and what to expect in Season 3. 

Fred and Kyle connect digitally and reflect on the current state of the project, how COVID-19 will impact the marketplace for makers and craftspeople, and what to expect in Season 3.

TCN S3E1 Season Opener | Fred and Kyle from the Quarantine

We are setting out on a cross-country quest to further understand the makers movement and craft renaissance. We will take our readers and listeners deep into the creative combustion engine of our country; talking to the colorful characters who hold the deeper truths of  This Craft Nation.

Loved this episode with Gregory Davis... Looking forward to the remainder of the trip!!

Gregory Davis

This project is adventurous, courageous and full of true grit and heart!

True Grit

This Craft Nation

Joe Short

We enjoyed another tremendous Harvest Gathering in the fall of 2018.  We hosted a live conversation on the Farmer's Market Stage with Dede Alder and Joe Short, talking about community, art and the strength of coming together.   Dede Alder Joe Short Earthwork Harvest Gathering Earthwork Music

We enjoyed another tremendous Harvest Gathering in the fall of 2018.  We hosted a live conversation on the Farmer's Market Stage with Dede Alder and Joe Short, talking about community, art and the strength of coming together. <a href="https://www.dedealder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dede Alder</a> <a href="https://www.shortsbrewing.com/about/people/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Short</a> <a href="https://www.earthworkharvestgathering.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Earthwork Harvest Gathering</a> <a href="https://www.earthworkmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Earthwork Music</a>

TCN S2E3 | Dede Alder & Joe Short 

Brandon Johns

Fred and Kyle chat with Chef Brandon Johns, owner of Grange Kitchen and Bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the tail end of Day Two of the original TCN trip.  Brandon and his crew have been on the bleeding edge of farm-to-table cooking for more than a decade. This rollicking conversation between old friends gets into the nitty gritty of quality and locally conscious cooking and eating; while often comically veering off into the ridiculous.

Fred and Kyle chat with Chef Brandon Johns, owner of <a href="https://www.grangekitchenandbar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grange Kitchen and Bar</a> in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the tail end of Day Two of the original TCN trip.  Brandon and his crew have been on the bleeding edge of farm-to-table cooking for more than a decade. This rollicking conversation between old friends gets into the nitty gritty of quality and locally conscious cooking and eating; while often comically veering off into the ridiculous.

TCN S2E8 | Brandon Johns | Grange Kitchen and Bar

Benny Bunting

LEAD

Part one of a six-part series of interviews recorded during our day with Farm Aid at their Road to Resilience workshop supporting America's agricultural heroes.  These interviews were for Craft My Under My Host magazine column in collaboration with Farm Aid.   Benny Bunting has served as RAFI-USA’s Lead Farm Advocate for over 20 years. In the course of his remarkably successful career as an advocate, Benny has assisted hundreds of family farmers. In 2008, Benny was awarded the prestigious Nancy Susan Reynolds Award for Personal Service. The organization produced a short video about Benny and his truly tremendous impact on the lives and livelihoods of family farmers.

Part one of a six-part series of interviews recorded during our day with Farm Aid at their Road to Resilience workshop supporting America's agricultural heroes.  These interviews were for Craft My Under My Host magazine column in collaboration with Farm Aid.   <a href="https://rafiusa.org/benny-bunting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Benny Bunting has served as RAFI-USA’s</a> Lead Farm Advocate for over 20 years. In the course of his remarkably successful career as an advocate, Benny has assisted hundreds of family farmers. In 2008, Benny was awarded the prestigious Nancy Susan Reynolds Award for Personal Service. The organization produced a short video about Benny and his truly tremendous impact on the lives and livelihoods of family farmers.

TCN S2E5 | Benny Bunting - Lead Farm Advocate | RAFI-USA

Shirley Sherrod

We met with Shirley during the all-day workshop for the Farm Advocates in Farm Aid's amazing and inspiring Farm Advocate network.  Her intersection with Farm Aid began in 1986 when she was the Georgia state lead for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives at the inaugural United Farmer and Rancher Congress in 1986, in St. Louis, Missouri. Shirley's story, compassion and humility is moving and compelling.

We met with Shirley during the all-day workshop for the Farm Advocates in Farm Aid's amazing and inspiring Farm Advocate network.  Her intersection with Farm Aid began in 1986 when she was the Georgia state lead for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives at the inaugural United Farmer and Rancher Congress in 1986, in St. Louis, Missouri. Shirley's story, compassion and humility is moving and compelling.

TCN S2E7 | Shirley Sherrod | Farm Aid

Simon Saleh

Day 20 at Wanderlust Ironworks in San Antonio, Texas with Autumn and Simon. We were inspired and energized by the enthusiasm and passion this creative and hardworking pair put into their work. www.wanderlustironworks.com

Day 20 at Wanderlust Ironworks in San Antonio, Texas with Autumn and Simon. We were inspired and energized by the enthusiasm and passion this creative and hardworking pair put into their work. <a href="http://www.wanderlustironworks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wanderlustironworks.com</a>

TCN18 | Wanderlust Ironworks | Autumn and Simon Saleh | San Antonio

David Klingenberger

We visit with the enthusiastically scientific and downright pro-biotic David Klingenberger of The Brinery in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Day two of our cross-country trek. David shares how a bumper crop of cabbage turned into a entrepreneurial adventure and shares his love of fermented foods in a deliciously inviting way. 

We visit with the enthusiastically scientific and downright pro-biotic David Klingenberger of <a href="https://thebrinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Brinery</a> in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Day two of our cross-country trek. David shares how a bumper crop of cabbage turned into a entrepreneurial adventure and shares his love of fermented foods in a deliciously inviting way.

TCN S2E6 | David Klingenberger | The Brinery

Niaz Dorry

We continue our Farm Aid 2018 series of interviews from "On the Road to Resilience" with Farm Advocates from across the country, talking with Niaz Dorry, Coordinating Director at Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance (NAMA) and Executive Director at National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC).  Niaz generously shares her passionate insights on the steps of Lyceum Center in Hartford Connecticut. 

We continue our Farm Aid 2018 series of interviews from "On the Road to Resilience" with Farm Advocates from across the country, talking with Niaz Dorry, Coordinating Director at <a href="http://www.namanet.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance (NAMA)</a> and Executive Director at <a href="https://nffc.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC). </a> Niaz generously shares her passionate insights on the steps of Lyceum Center in Hartford Connecticut.

TCN S2E9 |Niaz Dorry | Farm Aid

Meegan Czop

Meegan Czop runs Great Lakes Yard, which she founded to redirect lumber away from landfills by reclaiming and repurposing it for the building trades. We talked to Meegan on Day 35, the final day of our trip. There’s a lot for you to hear from everywhere in-between, as this is our 56th interview. Her enthusiasm and determination are infectious - so despite our travel patina and road fatigue, we were inspired and curious to dig into her story.

Meegan Czop runs Great Lakes Yard, which she founded to redirect lumber away from landfills by reclaiming and repurposing it for the building trades. We talked to Meegan on Day 35, the final day of our trip. There’s a lot for you to hear from everywhere in-between, as this is our 56th interview. Her enthusiasm and determination are infectious - so despite our travel patina and road fatigue, we were inspired and curious to dig into her story.

TCN15 - Great Lakes Yard - Meegan Czop

Joe Schroeder

Savi Horne

At Farm Aid's 2018 Farm Advocate event, On the Road to Resilience, we were fortunate to talk with Savi Horne, Executive Director of the Land Loss Prevention Project  founded in 1982 by the North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers to curtail epidemic losses of Black owned land in North Carolina.  Savi put many things into perspective, and helped us understand the severity of systemic discrimination; then and now. Joe Schroeder was the in-house Farm Advocate for Farm Aid, overseeing the hotline and working to connect farmers to the resources and organizations that could help.  Like Savi, Joe is straight and to the point; explaining several origins of farm crisis, and how the situation today is similar and different from the crisis of the eighties.  We recently learned that Joe has since gone on to work with farmers in another way.  Farm Aid wishes him well and continues to work with the passion Joe did to bring new farm advocates to the movement.

At Farm Aid's 2018 Farm Advocate event, On the Road to Resilience, we were fortunate to talk with Savi Horne, Executive Director of the <a href="https://www.landloss.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Land Loss Prevention Project</a>  founded in 1982 by the North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers to curtail epidemic losses of Black owned land in North Carolina.  Savi put many things into perspective, and helped us understand the severity of systemic discrimination; then and now. <a href="https://www.farmaid.org/author/joeschroeder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Schroeder</a> was the in-house Farm Advocate for <a href="http://www.farmaid.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm Aid,</a> overseeing the hotline and working to connect farmers to the resources and organizations that could help.  Like Savi, Joe is straight and to the point; explaining several origins of farm crisis, and how the situation today is similar and different from the crisis of the eighties.  We recently learned that Joe has since gone on to work with farmers in another way.  Farm Aid wishes him well and continues to work with the passion Joe did to bring new farm advocates to the movement.

TCN S2E10 | Savi Horne & Joe Schroeder | Farm Aid 2018

Fred and Kyle give their take on Day 1, and share the third interview of the day, featuring Daniel Juzwiak and Kara Aubin.  Kara | Daniel Jewelry has since morphed into Daniel Juzwiak Designs.  Daniel and Kara share their process and opinions on making modern &amp; ethical adornment, with sustainable metals paired with ethical gemstones.  Daniel Juzwiak Designs on the Web @daniel.juzwiak.designs  Daniel Juzwiak Designs on Facebook

Fred and Kyle give their take on Day 1, and share the third interview of the day, featuring Daniel Juzwiak and Kara Aubin.  Kara | Daniel Jewelry has since morphed into Daniel Juzwiak Designs.  Daniel and Kara share their process and opinions on making modern &amp; ethical adornment, with sustainable metals paired with ethical gemstones.  <a href="http://www.danieljuzwiak.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daniel Juzwiak Designs on the Web</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daniel.juzwiak.designs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@daniel.juzwiak.designs</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daniel.juzwiak.designs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Daniel Juzwiak Designs on Facebook</a>

TCN S2E2 - Making Of TCN | Day 1 | Kara Daniel Jewelry

Fred and Kyle kickoff season two with a talk about what's been happening and what's on deck.  Michigan Brewers Guild, Farm Aid, Harvest Gathering and more...

Fred and Kyle kickoff season two with a talk about what's been happening and what's on deck.  Michigan Brewers Guild, Farm Aid, Harvest Gathering and more...

TCN S2E1 - Fred & Kyle's Adventures

Victor Vague

Victor Vague is a wet plate photographer in Kalamazoo, MI. This episode takes us back to Day one, and interview number two. Kyle and I met Victor at Earthwork Harvest Gathering 2016. Within seconds of talking to Victor, we could feel that he was the real deal; this was something genuine and something we should experience. Victor's knowledge and passion for his craft showed through so clearly that it was natural to think of him when we started to put our short list of makers together. We had just left Food Dance after a lovely talk and lunch with Julie, and met Victor in his basement studio on the East side of town.

Victor Vague is a wet plate photographer in Kalamazoo, MI. This episode takes us back to Day one, and interview number two. Kyle and I met Victor at Earthwork Harvest Gathering 2016. Within seconds of talking to Victor, we could feel that he was the real deal; this was something genuine and something we should experience. Victor's knowledge and passion for his craft showed through so clearly that it was natural to think of him when we started to put our short list of makers together. We had just left Food Dance after a lovely talk and lunch with Julie, and met Victor in his basement studio on the East side of town.

TCN19 - Victor Vague | Photographer | Kalamazoo 

Jennifer Fahy

In our final episode of this mini-series of Farm Aid interviews, we talk with Jennifer Fahy, Communications Director for Farm Aid. Jennifer helped put our whole day together and brings an interesting perspective to the entire series that balances the history of Farm Aid with their current and very forward-moving mission and message. 

In our final episode of this mini-series of <a href="http://www.farmaid.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm Aid</a> interviews, we talk with <a href="https://www.farmaid.org/author/jennifer-fahy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Fahy</a>, Communications Director for Farm Aid. Jennifer helped put our whole day together and brings an interesting perspective to the entire series that balances the history of Farm Aid with their current and very forward-moving mission and message.

TCN S2E11 | Jennifer Fahy | Farm Aid 2018

Joe York

Joe’s first assignment as a film maker for Southern Foodways Alliance sounds like it was pretty much a dare from founder John T. Edge. Armed with not much more than a camera, a background in anthropology and a genuinely curious storyteller’s heart, Joe made Saving Seeds, which started an SFA tradition. He’s since made dozens of films, sharing the traditions and character of the region with honesty and grace. Kyle and I dropped in on Joe on Day 16 in Water Valley, Mississippi. Check out Joe’s work at www.joeyork.com and watch his inspiring films with the SFA at www.southernfoodways.org

Joe’s first assignment as a film maker for Southern Foodways Alliance sounds like it was pretty much a dare from founder John T. Edge. Armed with not much more than a camera, a background in anthropology and a genuinely curious storyteller’s heart, Joe made Saving Seeds, which started an SFA tradition. He’s since made dozens of films, sharing the traditions and character of the region with honesty and grace. Kyle and I dropped in on Joe on Day 16 in Water Valley, Mississippi. Check out Joe’s work at <a href="http://www.joeyork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.joeyork.com</a> and watch his inspiring films with the SFA at <a href="http://www.southernfoodways.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.southernfoodways.org</a>

TCN17 - Joe York - Filmmaker - Southern Foodways Alliance

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