When the BioMass Hits the Wind Turbine

074 - Innovations in Battery Technology

Battery technology is the next great technical frontier.  As we transition to renewable energy, we face the reality that the sun doesn't always shine and the wind doesn't always blow.  So how do we store energy when it is abundant and use it when we need it.  We are in the very beginnings of an industrial revolution that will transform our society in ways we can only barely imagine.  Join Annie and Jay Warmke as they discuss the next big things in battery technology and how these innovations will soon change your life.

073 - Alternatives to Money

Just what exactly is money?  And why does it have value?  Why do we and our society spend so much time worrying about it, pursuing it, discussing it - when in reality it doesn't really exist?  Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station discuss the concept of money, alternatives to our existing money supply, and how to pursue happiness and contentment rather than a larger bank balance.  

072 - Getting into AgriTourism

Making a living on any farm, particularly a small farm can be a big challenge.  Many landowners turn to agritourism to make ends meet.  But what does this mean, how do you get started, and what are the pitfalls of turning your farm into a destination?  Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station in a discussion of how to say goodbye to the rat race and then invite it over to your little piece of paradise.  

071 - Replanting the Forests

Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station are joined by Chad Cully, horticulturist at the Cincinnati Zoo's botanical gardens, in a discussion of how to replant and maintain our forests. Vital to the survival of our planet, our forests are under constant threat from development and climate change.   How can we each do our small part to tend and care for this vital resource?

070 - Sustainable Small Towns

Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station are joined by Charlotte Colley, village administrator of New Concord, Ohio. They discuss the challenges faced by small town administrators as they deal with the impacts of climate change, as well as how a small towns can seek to implement and encourage more sustainable practices for the city and its residents.

069 - Planting a Forest Garden

Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station are joined by Chad Cully, horticulturist at the Cincinnati Zoo's botanical gardens, in a discussion of how to create a forest garden. This ancient practice takes advantage of the vertical nature of forests to create a sustainable and low-impact source of food, while maintaining the woodlands - the lungs of the world.

068 - Starting a Community Radio Station

In this world of corporate media - where every message is meant to sell, either products or an agenda.  When every upset whacko with a computer can claim to be a citizen journalist and post conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory online - or attack and rant.  There is still a slice of the media pie open to local control - the community radio station.  So what is this medium, and how does one go about setting up a local radio station.   Join Annie and Jay Warmke and their guest Tim Chavez (of WGRN in Columbus, Ohio) for a discussion about the realities of sustainable living.

067 - History of Oil (Dead White Scientists Series)

Who was the first to discover oil?  Was it in Pennsylvania, or West Virginia (museums are built claiming this), or a small well in Caldwell Ohio that is still polluting the ground water?  Or should credit be given to the Chinese, or the Native Americans who used oil for medicine and to waterproof their homes and canoes - long before white men set foot on the land.  And just how "free" is the "free market" that the fossil fuel industry claims to hold near and dear? Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of dead white scientists and their continuing impact on the realities of sustainable living.

066 - Donating Sustainably (How to give your time, money and things away without getting taken)

Most people are pretty generous.  We like to give our time, money, old clothes, household items away to those who can use and appreciate them.  But often we find that the charities we are told to support have agendas we don't agree with, pay their executives huge salaries, and waste much that they receive.  So how can we be true to our belief system, be generous, but also be assured that what we give actual goes to those in need?  Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the realities of sustainable living.

065 - Feeding Your Pets for Health (Sustainable Pet Care)

Many of the illnesses suffered by your pets are the result of an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.  So what are some of the healthy, natural, and sustainable ways you can feed and care for your pets without breaking the bank or incurring massive vet bills.  Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the realities of sustainable living.