Year of Plenty Podcast

Poldi Wieland

Helping you become more resilient through food. We are more disconnected from our food and drink than ever before! Generational cooking skills and food traditions are slowly withering away, and many of us have no idea where our food is coming from. We explore topics such as food resilience, nutrition, hunting, foraging, homesteading, regenerative farming, and more. Gather around our table and learn how to take control of your food supply chain and fuel yourself with nutrient-dense food.

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Did Humans Evolve As Carnivores? with Paleoanthropologist Dr. Miki Ben-Dor

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10/12/22 • 139 min

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Miki Ben-Dor, a Paleoanthropologist at Tel Aviv University. His area of study examines the causal relationship between Paleolithic nutrition and human evolution. Figuring out what our ancestors ate can help inform us how we should eat in this day and age.

Miki and I sat down to explore his findings on humans being much more adapted to eating meat than plants. Now I'm not against eating plants and Miki’s findings dont claim that we should only be eating animal foods...but he has uncovered a lot of evidence that points to humans being meateaters for a great length of our evolution.

Episode Overview:

Human Trophic Level: Our position in the food chain compared to other living things
How our bodies are much more designed to utilize animal vs plant foods for energy
Archeological and ethnographic evidence for humans evolving as carnivores
How we can look back to our evolution to inform what we should eat today
Why hunting larger animals was the most energetically efficient for our ancestors
Why hunting small animals and the search for fat might have caused us to grow larger brains

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Foraging for Garlic Mustard

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05/26/20 • 25 min

This episode explores another popular wild edible plant called Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata).
Overview:

What is Garlic Mustard?
Where does it grow?
What is its history?
How to harvest it?
How to use it in the kitchen?

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Map:
https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=alpe4
Recipes:
https://foragerchef.com/garlic-mustard-shoots-with-ramp-butter/
https://www.botanicalartspress.com/blog/2015/4/18/garlic-mustard-root-horseradish
Other Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3odmy6rg4k
https://www.fourseasonforaging.com/blog/2017/5/28/garlic-mustard-a-delicious-invasive
https://www.ediblewildfood.com/garlic-mustard.aspx
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?type=printable&id=10.1371/journal.pone.0070583
https://bioone.org/journals/The-Journal-of-the-Torrey-Botanical-Society/volume-143/issue-4/TORREY-D-15-00059/A-review-of-garlic-mustard-Alliaria-petiolata-Brassicaceae-as-an/10.3159/TORREY-D-15-00059.full
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1365-294X.2005.02521.x?casa_token=L5x4DYvW_XEAAAAA%3AZ9WhT58QIBgAH7cOFrPjyCMGD5c-ZktRQkCYPNgssXwi-Hh7cdcUpL8fczDyI914puiGWxXJ-HIwa8PS
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1365-294X.2005.02521.x?casa_token=L5x4DYvW_XEAAAAA%3AZ9WhT58QIBgAH7cOFrPjyCMGD5c-ZktRQkCYPNgssXwi-Hh7cdcUpL8fczDyI914puiGWxXJ-HIwa8PS

Chicken Utopia: Quality Eggs from Happy Chickens featuring Simon Ewald

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02/11/20 • 38 min

This episode features a conversation I had with friend and fellow foodie Simon Ewald during my trip to Germany over the Christmas holidays. Simon has been farming for over a decade. He currently works at a biodynamic farm where he has recently taken on the challenge of raising nearly 3000 chickens.

Overview:

The biodynamic philosophy
The ideal chicken pasture
Things you should know about eggs

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Foodies Roundtable: A Guide to Unique Cuts of Wild Game , 2023 Hunting Season Recap & Dry Curing Meats

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11/22/23 • 173 min

This episode is a Foodies Roundtable conversation on the Year of Plenty Podcast. Host, Poldi Wieland, and his partner Lindey sit down with fellow foodies and friends, Chef Will Morton, Chef Tyler McManus, and Chef Shay Helm for a fun and entertaining conversation.

Episode Overview:

Shay’s grandma’s secret bison heart stroganoff recipe that he cooked for the crew
Our hunting successes and failures during the 2023 Montana Big Game Season
Unique cuts from wild game animals, like tri-tip, flat iron steaks, osso buco, and more.
Tips and tricks for making your own dry-cured meats, including salami
A sampling of Chef Will’s specialty vinegar and Chef Tyler’s specialty craft beers that they brought for everyone to taste
Chef Will's new kitchen project for food entrepreneurs around Bozeman
Forever chemicals found in venison meat in some midwestern states
Hedgehog mushroom foraging and cooking insights
Grizzly bear overpopulation in Montana

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Connect with Chef Will:
https://www.instagram.com/chefwillmorton/https://www.instagram.com/willymosbbq/Connect with Tyler McManus:
https://instagram.com/velmaelaine?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ=https://www.instagram.com/sugarbeard406/
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Foodies' Roundtable: Mountain Morels, Aging Elk Meat & Foraging Season Recap

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12/06/24 • 120 min

In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, Chef Will Morton and Spencer Freehling join Poldi Wieland for a Foodies Roundtable that’s all about celebrating the outdoors through food. Chef Will is a professional chef with a specialty in wild game and fermentation, while Spencer is a professional photographer and videographer in the hunting and fishing industry. Both are passionate foragers, outdoorsmen, and food enthusiasts. Together, they share their experiences and expertise from the past foraging season, dive into creative culinary techniques, and explore the untapped potential of wild ingredients.
Episode Overview:

A wild mushroom foraging season recap, including lessons learned.
Hunting for the elusive black mountain morel mushroom and why it’s so special.
How Chef Will pickles mushrooms without using oil.
Tips for preserving chanterelles and other mushrooms for long-term use.
Wild plants and mushrooms we want to forage for in 2025.
The art of making vinegar, plus an inside look at Chef Will’s specialty vinegar business.
How Chef Will ages wild game meat using dry and wet aging techniques.
A gear breakdown: the best vacuum sealers for outdoorsmen.
Exploring unique ingredients like beaver meat, beaver tail, and cooking with beaver fat.

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https://www.willymos.com/Connect with Spencer:
https://www.instagram.com/s.freehling/?hl=en

Wild Fed, Reconnecting with Our Wild Food Heritage featuring Daniel Vitalis

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12/10/19 • 148 min

In this episode, I talk to Daniel Vitalis. He’s a Registered Maine Guide, writer, public speaker, interviewer, and lifestyle pioneer who’s especially interested in helping people reconnect with wildness. Most recently, he was the host of the famous ReWild Yourself Podcast. His new project, Wild Fed, is a video show, podcast and lifestyle brand focused on inspiring people to participate in conservation by sustainably harvesting, cooking, and eating wild foods!

Overview:

What is food?
Daniel's new show, Wild Fed
The Modern Subsistence Culture
Conservation through use
How wild food can be empowering
We are all public landowners
Hunting system in the US vs Germany
Sustainable harvesting/foraging
Practical advice on wild food acquisition
How to get started in hunting, fishing, foraging
Gathering Acorns

WildFed Season 1 Pre-Orders and The Season 1 Experience 9-Week Interactive Program: https://www.wild-fed.com/the-season-1-experience

WildFed website: https://www.wild-fed.com/

Daniel Instagram: @danielvitalis
Daniel on Facebook: facebook.com/danielvitalis
WildFed Instagram: @wild.fed
WildFed on Facebook: facebook.com/wildfedshow

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German Hunting Traditions vs. North America & How I Got Into Wild Foods - My Appearance on the Elevate Your Game Podcast with Tim Fowler

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03/14/22 • 54 min

A couple of months ago, I was invited by wild food writer, Tim Fowler to come on his podcast and talk about my journey into real foods / wild foods and some of the differences between the German and North American Hunting cultures. I had a great time chatting with Tim and figured you would get value from our conversation, so here it is!
Overview:

How I became obsessed with real food / wild foods
German vs. Nort American Hunting Culture
Cooking wild game
My advice for you to accelerate at hunting, fishing, and foraging

Navigating the Controversy: Myths about Cattle Farming and Its Role in our Food System with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen

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06/07/23 • 89 min

This episode is a conversation with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen from the Discover AG Podcast. They are two incredible women who are bringing a unique and exciting voice to the world of agriculture.
Episode Overview:

Natalie & Tara’s backstory and experience in the Ag industry.
Why we should care about animal agriculture and why we shouldn’t get rid of it and feed the world exclusively on plant-based foods and meat/dairy alternatives.
What we think is driving this anti-animal food trend.
The biggest myths surrounding cattle farming that made Natalie and Tara feel compelled to speak out.
The challenges dairy farmers and cattle ranchers face today that force them into an industrial and unsustainable system.
Their thoughts on "Precision Agriculture and Data-Driven Farming"?

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https://www.instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en
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Experiencing Alaska's Wild Side: From Grizzlies to Game Meat Care & Packout Tips with Tyler Kuhn and Shay Helm

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04/13/23 • 192 min

This episode is a conversation with Tyler Kuhn, an experienced Alaskan Guide, and my hunting buddy, Shay Helm.
Tyler spends most of his year living out of a tent hunting everything from moose to brown bears all over the north. His knowledge runs deep. I am glad to have had an opportunity to pick his brain. Because he had so many awesome stories and tips to share.

Episode Overview:

Ancient Food Preservation in Alaska
Why he decided to pack his bags and start guiding in Alaska
Alaskan Mindset and why living in the north will make or break you
Big Game Meat Care from A to Z
Epic Grizzly bear story and eating Grizzly meat
Best practices for your next pack out
And much more

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Nature’s Pantry Revealed: The Versatility of Milkweed and Other Wild Edible Plant Staples with Clay Bowers

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07/06/23 • 94 min

This episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast is a conversation with Clay Bowers, a passionate forager from Northern Michigan. Clay has been foraging for almost two decades and is well respected in the wild food community. The main topic of this conversation is wild, edible milkweed and its culinary versatility throughout the seasons.
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Episode Overview:

Clay's process for researching and familiarizing himself with a new edible species
Valuable resources and references that have been particularly helpful in Clay’s foraging journey
A deep dive into milkweed, including its characteristics, ecological significance, historical uses, and the various types of milkweed found in the wild
Discuss the concerns of toxicity and bitterness of milkweed
Essential identification factors and potential lookalikes of milkweed, along with the ideal habitats to find this plant
Clay provides insights into the different parts of milkweed that can be harvested throughout the seasons, as well as his favorite ways to prepare it in the kitchen
Ramps, another fascinating wild edible, are discussed, including Clay's somewhat controversial thoughts on sustainable ramp harvesting
A brief discussion about the tools we use for successful foraging trips and foraging best practices Clay has accumulated over the years

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https://www.instagram.com/clay__bowers/
http://www.nomiforager.com/blog
https://www.youtube.com/@foragingthefifty5899
https://claybowers.substack.com/
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How many episodes does Year of Plenty Podcast have?

Year of Plenty Podcast currently has 140 episodes available.

What topics does Year of Plenty Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Gardening, Cooking, Foraging, Hunting, Podcasts, Farming, Arts, Homesteading and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Year of Plenty Podcast?

The episode title 'Nature’s Pantry Revealed: The Versatility of Milkweed and Other Wild Edible Plant Staples with Clay Bowers' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Year of Plenty Podcast?

The average episode length on Year of Plenty Podcast is 87 minutes.

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Episodes of Year of Plenty Podcast are typically released every 16 days.

When was the first episode of Year of Plenty Podcast?

The first episode of Year of Plenty Podcast was released on Jan 1, 2018.

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