Irish Mike Smith's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Michael Smith
The goal is to capture a good stories with people and topics I find interesting. Most of the content centers around faith, family, and a lot of talk about food.
Wow has the Puget Sound real estate market changed in 6 months. Join me as Garrett Brown and I discuss what is new this winter and what we can expect in 2023!
This is a re-release and updated production of a podcast from last year.
Join me in my discussing with Matthew Rudolph where we discuss the rise of Celtic Christianity throughout Ireland, the UK and the rest of Europe via prominent figure like Patrick of Ireland.
Show notes can be found at www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-celtic-christianity
Today we discuss the Rise of Christianity throughout Ireland and the UK via the "apostles of Ireland."
For Show Notes go to irishmikesmith.com/podcast-celtic-christianity
Today we welcome Lulu Redder of Feral Woman Farm in the Snoqualmie Valley. We discuss chicken husbandry, small scale farms, and why working and buying food from small farmers is better for everyone. How did you get into small scale farming? do you describe yourself as a farmer, homesteader, something else? Why are small scale farms important? I know you work with chickens and pigs, what else do you do? Lets talk chickens: Where do you start? Is there a difference between chickens who lay eggs and ones we eat for dinner? Tell me how that process goes. What does "husbandry" mean and how does it work with chickens? What is the timeline, daily chores, etc.? What does butcher day look like? How does the WSDA vs USDA work for small scale chicken producers? Can you sell them? if so, how and where? Tell us about your classes and other events you do/teach. How can one support you and other small scale farmers? Show notes: www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-feral
Today my guest is Kevin Finch, founder and executive director of Big Table, a non profit focused on the needs in the largest industry in the world, with the highest amount of need, the folks who work at restaurants.
We will discuss the genesis of the vision for Big Table as a former pastor and food writer and continue through the cities where Big Table operates currently, how to get involved and the uniqueness of the "unexpected 20."
You will love the energy and passion that drives Kevin as he shares his heart for those that cook for and serve us when we eat out.
Quote: "To a guy with a hammer as his only tool, everything looks like a nail."
You can find out more information at www.big-table.com.
Note: This is a re-release of my very first episode with some post production edits and in honor of my dad's 80th birthday.
On today's podcast I have the honor of having James Lovell, director of development for the Chief Seattle Club in Seattle, WA as a guest. Not only has James been an advocate for the homeless, specifically in the Native American community, he has become a good friend. James also is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band reservation of the Chippewa nation near Belcourt, ND which is where my dad's native side is from.
Today we discuss the Chippewa, or Ojibwe, the heritage, culture, artwork and travels of this great band of American Indians.
Join me as I kick off Season 2 with Garrett Brown, licensed Realtor in Washington state where we chat about the market in 2022 and into next year, how a seller would get ready to list their home, and a some personal stories about my time "off" battling Covid.
Today our guest is Ron Alford, Professional Coach at Southwestern Consulting and author of the recently published book Redefining Possible. We cover his upbringing, introduction to selling books each summer with Southwestern and the sales and life skills he learned by doing it and how he carried it into a successful career as a professional coach, speaker, and now author!
Today our guest is Dave Selden of 33 Books! We cover the genesis of the 33 Books tasting note pocket journals, upcoming projects and why having a tactile, handwritten journal is so much better than the apps!
Today our guest is Bill and Beth Fishburn who are in the process of fulfilling their dream, starting a brewery! We cover the early years of home brewing, beer in the PNW in general, and the new project, Six Pennies Brewery, being built in Rainier, WA and their unique way of getting YOU to be a part! Full show notes can be found at irishmikesmith.com/podcast-six-pennies.
Today's guest is Ron Medved of the Pacific Institute. In the show we discuss his upbringing in Tacoma, WA, his football career at Bellarmine Prep, the University of Washington and eventually the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL.
We then move into his work with renowned author and speaker Lou Tice, and the founding of the Pacific Institute. We discuss sports psychology, psychology for government leaders and professionals, high performance, and the ground breaking early use of "video tape" to get the message of neuroscience psychology out to become an international firm in a short amount of time. We finish with "what is next," focusing post-pandemic on mental health and the continued work of the institute. Full show notes at irishmikesmith.com/podcast-medved
This episode of the podcast is an interview with Tim Cruickshank, US Navy Seal, Retired and the founder of Bonefrog Coffee and Bonefrog Cellars. We discuss some of his Navy Seal background, service and the genesis of the coffee and wine label and why remembering the men and women who have served and died in service to our country is so important.
My guest today is Dave DeVries, missional and pastoral coach and winemaker! We will discuss briefly is unique career and we find out about DeVries Estates, his family wine label. We will take a "layman's" journey through wine, specifically in Washington state, how he and his wife got into winemaking, and a little about several of their wines. Join us as we talk DeVries estates' award-winning wine!
On today's podcast, I am honored to talk my favorite sport, football, with Mike Shigley, former youth football coach and led the rise of the junior football program for Eastside Catholic, the first faith-based youth football program on Seattle's eastside.
We discuss football as a dad, a coach, and a fan and why football matters.
You can find the show notes at: www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-football-matters
In today's podcast, I am pleased to welcome Barbie van Horn, a passionate follower of all things chocolate. She is the founder of findingfinechoclate.com and the PNW Chocolate Society with another Seattle-area chocolate legend, Lauren Adler.
Today we take time to discuss the difference in chocolate between the big brands and the small-batch, bean to bar chocolate, their differences, origins and even tasting notes.
We also discuss chocolate tasting vs eating and how you can train your palette to pick up the subtleties of fine chocolate.
Barbie also shares some of her favorite producers, both local and international, and takes us into her library of chocolate and what she is eating right now.
You can find the show notes at www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-finding-fine-chocolate
Episode 2 of the podcast is an interview with Executive Director of New Horizons, Rob Stewart, where we discuss the youth homeless ministry in downtown Seattle he helps lead.
We cover the following:
- Tell me a little bit of the story on how you got to New Horizons. Home, schooling, other experience that brought you to Seattle.
- Tell me the primary purpose of NH. Has it evolved since you got here? If so, how?
- What are some of the top issues facing young people who have left the foster system today?
- How has the pandemic affected you, the work, and the young people?
- Tell me about the bridge between faith and non faith based charity work. What works? What does NOT work?
- Where does the money come from? Where does it go? Do you have any specific stories you can share?
- What else do we need to know about NH, the city of Seattle, and these issues these young people are facing?
After the show you can find the show notes at: www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-new-horizons
On today's podcast I have the honor of having James Lovell, director of development for the Chief Seattle Club in Seattle, WA as a guest. Not only has James been an advocate for the homeless, specifically in the native american community, he has become a good friend. James also is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band reservation of the Chippewa nation near Belcourt, ND which is where my dad's native side is from. Today we discuss the Chippewa, or Ojibwe, the heritage, culture, artwork and travels of this great band of American Indians. After the show you can find the show notes at irishmikesmith.com/podcast-ojibwe.