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The Seed

The Seed

Spencer Films

Everything old is new again! Spencer Films and the Staley Museum explore the history of A. E. Staley and the A. E. Staley Manufacturing Company in Decatur, IL through our podcast "The Seed". We provide background and insight to the documentary "Fields of Gold", produced in partnership with the Decatur Herald & Review. The film, with Emmy Award-winning narrator Peter Coyote, looks at the life of A. E. Staley as he traveled the country to build his agribusiness empire, and how one seed he planted as a young boy in North Carolina grew into the legacy that remains today. Find out more about the documentary, the Staley Museum, the Decatur Staleys football team (which became the Chicago Bears), and the history that surrounds it all through this look back in time.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Seed episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Seed for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Seed episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Seed - Episode 17: A Journey through History
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10/04/22 • 20 min

Archivist / researcher Lana Wildman joins host Julie Staley in this episode of THE SEED, discussing the travels of A. E. Staley in the late 1800s. One of those visits was to the 1893 World Fair in Chicago, with the first appearance of George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.'s magnificent "Chicago Wheel."
THE SEED is produced by Spencer Films in partnership with The Staley Museum and Herald & Review. The podcast is sponsored by Staley Credit Union and the Brechnitz Group of Raymond James.

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The Seed - Episode 16: Soybean Century
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09/20/22 • 13 min

In this episode of THE SEED, host Julie Staley and co-host Laura Jahr provide an update on the Taste of History, an annual event held in Decatur IL supporting the Mueller Museum, Staley Museum, Millikin Homestead, Oglesby Mansion, and Culver House. They also discuss 100 years of soybean history with Staley Manufacturing.
THE SEED is produced by Spencer Films in partnership with The Staley Museum and Herald & Review. The podcast is sponsored by Staley Credit Union and the Brechnitz Group of Raymond James.

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The Seed - Episode 14: Sprouting THE SEED
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08/16/22 • 21 min

Continuing the 6 month celebration of our podcast, producer Laura Richter presents Episode 14: Sprouting THE SEED, in which she shares information on the upcoming documentary, Fields of Gold, and highlights stories told by some of our past guests.
THE SEED is produced by Spencer Films in partnership with The Staley Museum and Herald & Review. The podcast is sponsored by Staley Credit Union and the Brechnitz Group of Raymond James.

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The Seed - Episode 12: Ahead of Our Time
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07/19/22 • 29 min

Welcome to THE SEED Episode12: Ahead of Our Time, produced by Spencer Films in partnership with The Staley Museum and Herald & Review. The podcast is sponsored by Vieweg Real Estate, Staley Credit Union, and Brechnitz Group of Raymond James.
In this episode, host Julie Staley and co-host Laura Jahr discuss updates on the documentary, FIELDS OF GOLD, upcoming events at the Staley Museum, and more.

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The Seed - Episode 11: Role Reversal
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07/05/22 • 39 min

Welcome to THE SEED Episode11: Role Reversal, produced by Spencer Films in partnership with The Staley Museum and Herald & Review. The podcast is sponsored by Vieweg Real Estate, Staley Credit Union, and Brechnitz Group of Raymond James.
In this episode, tables are turned as host Julie Staley is interviewed by Bill Deetz, great-grandson of former Staley Company superintendent G. E. Chamberlain.

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The Seed - Episode 10: Family First Part 2
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06/21/22 • 16 min

Welcome to THE SEED Episode 10: Family First, produced by Spencer Films in partnership with The Staley Museum and Herald & Review. The podcast is sponsored by Vieweg Real Estate, Staley Credit Union, and Brechnitz Group of Raymond James.
In this second part of two episodes, host Julie Staley talks to Randy Garner, the great nephew of A. E. Staley, about growing up on the family farm in North Carolina and the impact his great uncle had on the lives of so many. Randy also appears in the Spencer Films documentary, FIELDS OF GOLD.

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In this episode of The Seed, host Julie Staley (Spencer Films) and Laura Jahr (Staley Museum) talk to Jerry Johnson (Decatur Area Arts Council) about the impact A. E. Staley had on football history with the formation of the Decatur Staleys, the team that went on to become the Chicago Staleys and eventually the Chicago Bears. Jerry shares his experience in uniting the local business community and volunteers in the arts to create a monumental mural in Decatur that preserves the history of the past Staleys footbal team to the present Chicago Bears.

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Host Julie Staley and Staley Museum Director Laura Jahr talk to Vieweg Real Estate's Jim Wilkerson and Tim Vieweg about the strides their company is making in preserving the history of Decatur, Illinois, home of Staley Manufacturing Company.
Episode 5 is sponsored by Vieweg Real Estate, Staley Credit Union, and Brechnitz Group of Raymond James.

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In this episode of The Seed, host Julie Staley from Spencer Films and co-host Laura Jahr from Staley Museum talk to Herald & Review Regional Editor, Justin Conn, sharing stories of the 100+ year legacy of A.E. Staley.

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The Seed - Episode 21: A Very Staley Christmas
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12/06/22 • 12 min

Host Julie Staley and co-host Laura Jahr talk about the holiday season at The Staley Museum, including decorating the Staley Mansion, items available in the shop for gift giving, and details on the Staley Museum's Holida Open House, Friday, December 16, in Decatur IL.
THE SEED is produced by Spencer Films in partnership with The Staley Museum and Herald & Review. The podcast is sponsored by Staley Credit Union and the Brechnitz Group of Raymond James.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Seed have?

The Seed currently has 22 episodes available.

What topics does The Seed cover?

The podcast is about History, Museum, Documentary, Podcasts, Manufacturing, Agriculture and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on The Seed?

The episode title 'Episode 21: A Very Staley Christmas' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Seed?

The average episode length on The Seed is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Seed released?

Episodes of The Seed are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Seed?

The first episode of The Seed was released on Feb 1, 2022.

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