• Jake's love for upland birds and why he decided to become a guide
• Ruffed Grouse Hunting 101: Everything you need to know and more to be successful in the grouse woods
• Ruffed grouse behavior and how to scout for them
• The three big factors that will help you locate ruffed grouse time and time again
• Ruffed ground diet and how feeding patterns change throughout the seasons
• How ruffed grouse respond to pressure from hunters and people seeking recreation in the outdoors
• Analysis of ruffed grouse sign like track and droppings
• How you can use upland bird feeding patterns to identify foraging areas where you can pick wild berries
• Upland bird dog training and how to cook ruffed grouse to turn it into delicious wild game meals

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Are you looking to grow veggies in a small space? Join Poldi and Lindey as they discuss their gardening plans at their new apartment. Many renters decide not to grow food, because of limited grow space. But it is possible! In this episode, you will learn how Poldi and Lindey have grown squash and other veggies using grow bags and trellises, as well as their plans for the upcoming gardening season.

Episode Overview:

• How we plan to grow squash and other veggies on a patio using grow bags
• Squash varieties that are ideal for gardening in small spaces
• Growing vining winter squash on trellises
• Benefits of trellising winter and summer squash
• Vertical urban gardening for renters with limited grow space
• Low-budget trellis ideas for your backyard
• How to train squash to grow vertically on trellises
• Plants that are ideal for vertical gardening

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Ready to discover the best tool for understanding food labels and more? This episode is a conversation with Julia Putzeys who is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of the Trash Panda app. Join Poldi and Julia as they discuss the confusing landscape of food labels and ultra-processed food ingredients. And learn about the ultimate tool for understanding food labels.

Episode Overview:

• Julia’s journey into the nutrition world and what motivated her to start the TrashPanda App
• The importance of understanding food labels and what to look for when reading labels
• Why we need to push for more transparency in the food system
• What government agencies regulate food additives and ultra-processed food in the USA?
• What does GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) mean regarding food additives?
• Ultra-processed food ingredients that Julia is most concerned about right now (Food Coloring like Red Dye 40 and Apeel Technology)
• Bioengineered (GMO) foods and some of the labeling requirements for them in the USA
• Current trends in food labeling that Julia is watching
• Live walkthrough of the Trash Panda app and how it can help you understand food labels and the potential health effects of ingredients in seconds

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