Episode 27: Last Podcast Q&A
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ธ.ค. 2023
- This week Al, Ben and Jason talk about their week ALSO, we answer some of your questions! Happy New Year!!
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Homestead Shop Talk is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Jason Contreras (@sowtheland), Ben Hollar (@thehollarhomestead) and Al Lumnah (@lumnahacres). Three dudes with different homesteads talking about homestead life, content creation, growing a homestead and building a life worth living for. Thanks for listening!
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as Ben was emphasizing how heavy his cow was ..i could see Al's brain smoking and saying " im gonna have to get up in that new barn and put a few braces on that lifting arm "....
Jason, it’s not that I like fencing videos, it’s just that I enjoy watching you.
Absolutely!!!
I really love that you guys are getting together. I don't even have a homestead but I love listening to you guys. Talk
we appreciate that! thanks so much!
I don't either. I'm a 71 yo female who grew up in WV and now live in Ohio but I'm disabled and can't do much of anything except that I try to do above ground gardening. It's not very good either but I try and I love listening to you guys.
Love your podcast!!!
Jason's big water barrel at the top of his property must be full of water with all that rain.
Talking to my father who started butchering in the 60s he said most modern butchers at the store don't know how to break down an animal. Huge skill that you may not even get from butchers the days.
I used your idea about the bucket of goodies. I put the bungie cords, Jerkey, and tie wraps in the 5 gal bucket with Gamma lid. It was the hit present of the day. Thanks Homestead Shop Talk!.
Guys, you get better each week. Ben, we like watching you solve problems online, you don't need to procrastinate. Al, you too solve many problems online and like Ben and Jason, you can do anything. Jason watching you build, fence work with your animals with joy is great. Understand trying to determine what and how to video can be difficult. But, we appreciate all the content you guys produce. Thanks for a great year.
Here Here... could not agree more. It's just all the 'normal' goings on of life AND how they each deal with their challenges AND interact with the camera to invite us each in. It's a special and endearing gift. 🙏
As Ben was talking about the weight of the steer and how heavy. I could see the wheels turning in Al's head on, how can I reinforce the barn and hoist to hold that weight. Lol.
Jason, I’m glad you thought of having this podcast. I really enjoy all of you.
JASON I LOVE YOUR YEAR IN REVIEW VIDEOS!!! I think we all should look at our past year in review and think about how we can change the coming year! God bless!🥰❤️🇨🇦🙏🏻🍁
re LGD - out of a litter of 8-12 puppies - some will show an innate preference to be outside with animals and others in the litter will gravitate towards people/house. Both are capable of guarding a property. Either way - with the size of properties that each of you have - recommend planning for a PAIR of LGDs - adopt one that has grown up with animals/farm that you can train to your home/routines/animals and once he/she demonstrates confidence and consistent behaviors then you can adopt a puppy and the older dog will be a HUGE asset in helping you train the puppy how to "dog" and be an LGD. The older dog will teach the puppy manners, structure and other key elements of recognizing danger (or not), etc. and will help burn off the energy of the puppy.
Your podcast is great. Jason, you need to train that pig to film more. Free up tons of time. :)
Looking at the family you love is the only thing that keeps you committed to what you have to do. What a blessing to get to stay home to work.
I never miss a broadcast with you guys!
Ben, I really hope you let us know how the jersey cow tastes
Jason, I loved the GoPro pig video😂
👏🏽 awesome Lorraine on the itinerary 🌱🌱
I have learned so much from TH-cam University. 😊we processed my first chicken by watching. The first time we skinned the hen😮😊
I learned how to build t-post garden fence, especially the corners. Watching Jason do his fencing is so pleasant to learn.
Thanks you guys for taking the time to share your homesteads with us.😊
BLESSED CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR 2024🎉❤🎉❤🎉 I was LOOKING FORWARD to 27. Weve had rain 3 days fog and NO SUN.I can't even remember seeing the sun shining.
BEN, I understand why you didn't record it. It would of been one if the best. Seeing the guys holding down the tractor. 1,300 lbs. Amazing his size. I appreciate each of you sharing your thoughts and lives. It's not easy recording. Thank you. GOD BLESS EACH of YOU 🛐🛐🛐☕☕☕
See you next week/year 28.
FROM SE MICHIGAN
Jason... Thanks for stepping up and making things happen. It's been informative and enjoyable.
You've all created a wonderful sense of Community. Much appreciated.
Love you guys,say hi to the wives Happy New Year friends🇨🇦🤗💜
Thanks for some great well spent time this year look forward to 24.
Jason I loved your year in review today!
Another great chat! Happy New Year to my 3 amigos! 💖
Ben could always make each one of the boys a leather tool belt, name belts, and little britches a purse.
Thank you lad`s for you podcast's, i don't homestead , i am 75 but i am riveted to your inciteful podcast's. Your all 3 my favourite channel`s so to have you together is wonderful. Happy New Year to you all and your family's.
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inSIGHTFUL.
Jerod Crocker (south texas roots) and his family have a ranch way down south in TX where they have Nailguy. They are big like moose. Cog hill farm has a huge jersey cow. The word in the chefs circle here in cattle country is that dairy cows make surprisingly good beef. They are bought from local dairy farms for beef once they don't produce milk as well as they demand.
Cog Hill’s Moody is a Holstein, not a Jersey 🙂
Crocker’s exactly Nailguy
@@kkeenan536True.. and MOOman is GIGANTIC 🐄 I gotta admit though I am often concerned for Jason's safety.
Not sure what type Mildred is but she Is also a sweetie.
It's so nice to see men meeting and talking about their lives. Solutions. Ben, we like seeing how you solve problems with things you are not sure of.
Al, I remember when Gina was so shy in front of the camera.
Ben, I love seeing your sweet family enjoy Mom's cooking. Jason, you and your beautiful girls make your videos very enjoyable.
We have been watching all your channels since their beginning.
Thank you for sharing, guys. See ya next week 🤪 🤗
Yes Nilgai, a guy I know his family has a huge ranch & there are 100's of them besides all the cattle & deer. They are like elk.
Never tried elk?
@@kayrabey1344 Similar to Moose.
Jason Crocker killed Nilgai on his Family Ranch down in Texas near the King Ranch
Huge animals! A type of antelope imported by the King Ranch from India. Enormous bodies with small heads. Strange looking creatures!
BLOOPER REELS please..m
I had a friend who's drivers side window blow out of the car, but that was at summer time. Somehow it built up a pressure inside.
I put this podcast on our TV when my sons are home trying to subliminally get them interested🤪
Ben, the best french fries I ever had, were fried in beef tallow at a restaurant that serves thick aged porterhouse steaks, fries completely covering the meat. The elite go there and they have no sign...everyone knows and it's packed. Been serving since the 20's. Meg will have to try it.
You guys are so awesome and love what you all are doing, can’t wait to see what 2024 brings, wishing you all Healthy 2024.
Happy New Year one and all. I enjoy listening to your sessions. All of life is a learning curve. Loved the you tube university comment. Wishing for all your families a healthy, successful projects year. 💕💕🌻🌻
The WIVES need to start a KITCHEN TALK podcast!!
Budgeting, Time management, Farm to Table ideas!!
Or if they are short on time to commit to their own podcast they could take over here occasionally. I visualize the guys sitting down like usual and then getting kicked out of their chairs...
Such a great idea!
I think that would be great.
Absolutely Meg is a Gourmet Cook 👩🍳 she could teach us All
Yes 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Jason, We are in central Nebraska. We have a Bison Ranch let us know if you want to visit.
I grew up on a Homestead, I do not have one now, I love watching all three of you. Best wishes in 2024
I watch each one of you but to see and listen to you-all talking as friends is even better. I really enjoy watching and listening to friends be friends. I don't know how you guys. Got together but God has blessed you.
YES GO VISIT AL AND GINA!!
It's refreshing to hear the three of you talking about different things on your homesteads and how each of you dealing with problems in different ways. Thanks for the podcast. Happy New year to each one and your families
Thanks for all of your answers. Not often people answer question. Talk to any politician and see what you get. Lol
Al, I would recommend Dexter cattle. Little smaller and easy to handle. Highlanders have those oversized horns, and Gina would be freaked out around them for that. I'm just saying.
All good answers, thanks
Yes…dexters are a great breed..beef and milk..go to “just a few acres farm” and watch Pete handle his dexters!, thanks guys for your podcasts! 👍Interestingly informative, even for an 82 year old city dweller!😂
Have a great New Years, look fwd to the first one next week!
I do not watch all your pod cast but I do watch your individual channels. Each one of you has a different lifestyle but, in some ways, they are the same. I do like farm life. I was raised on a farm. I left the farm for city life but went back when I got married. Now that I am old, I miss growing my own food.
Roadtrip!!!!!🎉🎉🎉
Farmsitter 🙋🏻♀️
I had been thinking about how each of your homesteads have evolved and what you are planning for the future. Al’s strategy of building his infrastructure more of a priority makes more sense when I realized he has to think about protecting his animals from the severe cold of the Northeast compared to Ben & Jason’s more southerly locale.
Jason, your hunch that people would get something out of you guys talking ''shop'' was so right....we get the ''back story'' on what you do and why and how.
Ben those are the best videos, when I need to relax I watch them.
Happy New Year Ben, Al, and Jason. Your podcast has been fun for me. I already watch all three of your regular TH-cam channels so watching the podcast just helps me know things I had wondered about.
You guys are great. The three of you are well matched with your similar personalities. It is fun to listen to you guys chat and share your homestead experiences. Keep it up. Happy New year🎉🎉🎉
Interesting is the fact that I found each one of you through Justin Rhodes. Al, from the GAFT, Jason, from your working for Justin and the bus build, Ben You and Meg at Justin's, and I have gone back and watched all your videos from the start of your channels. Al, even watching you make cookies with Olivia when she was very small. You have all come a LONG way and it is a joy to watch you all grow! Keep it up and I love these talks!
Azerbaijan videos are amazing! Love the partnerships they show. You are three gentlemen that make my days easier. Als positive outlook on all things. Jasons great sense of humor, ingenuity and the teaching of all things learned. So important to “pass it on”. Bens appreciation of the “simple things” in life. He seems to have no need of a mansion or material things. Just things to make the job easier. And a happy family. Thank you 🙏 and Gods blessings on you all. Only one question! What enables Al to invest so much money into his homestead? Are he and his wife still working other jobs?
We have Anatolian Shepherds for guardians. Jason you are correct, they do tend to roam if you don’t have proper fencing. We found that the Anatolian Shepherds don’t roam as badly as the Great Pyrenees but we still built a 5 foot fence with an electric top wire to make sure ours stay home.
You are wise to wait for the right time. They take a good bit of time to train to start with but ours caught on so quickly that they fast became a real asset to the farm. They are great dogs.❤
Hey Gang 👋Allways nice to see the Three Musketeers, hope you had a Great BLESSED CHRISTMAS, wishing you the best in the New Year, God's Good Blessings to you and your beautiful family's keep up the great work love U guys XOXOXO stay safe and healthy
This was a nice look back and ahead for your properties. Enjoy each and every episode, even though I am not a homesteader. I love seeing the work involved in raising any animals and how many different things you need to know to keep them healthy and productive. Thanks for sharing and best wishes for the very best New Year.
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I hope you guys have a WONDERFUL new year!
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Ben, Al and Jason you all do a great job and add value to us viewers. I want to thank you for the channels you each have and the extra opportunity to get to know each of you better. Blessings to each of you and your families in the coming year.
Thank you fellows, I enjoy listening to the three of you just discussing life. Lots of common sense, laughter, respect for each other, decency and NO drama. I look forward to watching the comings and goings on your homesteads in 2024. Wishing all your families a happy and healthy New Year from Ottawa, Ontario Canada.
Get the wives on to talk about food preparation. HAPPY NEW YEAR🎈
Happy New Year to my three favorite guys on You Tube! My grandparents had a farm in Illinois. Back then they called it 'living' instead of Homesteading. It has always been in my blood even though the farm days are long gone. We grew up with large gardens and I hope I have passed that love along to my kids and grandkids. I will be turning 79 in a few weeks and your three videos are the highlight of my days because you are all so honest and real. Thanks for all the work it takes and for sharing your lives and families with me,
Good afternoon guys, another great podcast done ! So many things to reflect on this year, the fencing for Jason, skirting done for Ben and a big start on the barn for Al, all good things. Looking forward to 2024 to see what comes next, best to all and HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
I watch you three , ignore all the bad attitude people. Great job. Do what you want, we will keep watching .
Ben and Jason could have the neighbor who filmed the butchering, Calico Homestead(I think). She could do some videos on how much is involved in homestead sitting. This would be more doable in the winter rather than the summer. You could both trade her labor for beef, pork, turkeys or whatever. It would be interesting to see her perspective on what is easy or complicated about homestead sitting. That would give her some content not covered by others and you guys would have some new content with the visit.
BEN, AL, JASON, HAPPY NEW YEARS FOR MONDAY FROM VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA.
Great podcast. They get better every week. You all bring your unique selves to the table and it's great chemistry. Happy and Blessed New Year to all of your families! You are in our prayers.
Canning meat is good, if you have a freezer failure you'll just cry over that loss, trust me not having it all in one basket is a life saver! Oddly for beef, I prefer canning ground, not fond of the texture on the cubed. Just some ideas!
Great podcast, have enjoyed seeing you guys all grow. We have done the same right along with you. Thank you guys for all your input.
Livestock guardian dogs: we have 2 Great Pyrenees. These two and gentle, attentive and powerful. The chickens love them. They patrol day and night. Haven’t lost anything in over 3 years. I truly can’t say enough about the Pyrenees, but they are my dog of choice. God bless you my friends.
It is really enjoyable to listen to you guys.I appreciate listening to yall and I really sorry I am 72 years old and to old to start doing what yall do.
Hello 3 amigos from CORK Ireland,great podcast,thank you
Faraway village family is definitly interesting to watch. Rebel canning ,campfire cooking it's amazing what they produce and preserve with basic techniques.
11K moving up!
Ben, are you and/or the boys going to tan the hide? That would be a process, but cool to see
When taking a break from work, it's So much fun to watch you guys work! Haven't owned a TV in over twenty years. No script is a beautiful thing. Love to all!
West Coast is rainy and mild 50 F In Canada No snow for the Mountain for skiing
Here in my part of Michigan, it's been raining, foggy, and very overcast. Solar has been worthless. No huge snowstorms, YET. Some snow in October & November.
Warm 58 °F Christmas this year. It's been above freezing for most of December.
I don't know why really, but when Jason said the first time he'd ever talked to Al on the phone was when he asked him to be on the podcast I just started applauding! It surprised the shit out of me. There wasn't a thought connected to it or nothing, it was like my hands were possessed and just really happy about this! Man. Human brains are weird. To be clear, the rest of me is just as happy about it but I don't often applaud things on the screen while I'm sitting here in my room by myself.
Ben, I have watched those videos and they are doing amazing videos over there.
Our best selling game meat is South Texas Antelope. These animals are officially named the "nilgai" antelope and originate in India and Nepal. "Nilgai" means "blue bull" in certain East Indian dialects. They were originally introduced to the King Ranch in the 1930's by a family member who decided that South Texas was a tough environment for cattle that had evolved in a cooler climate.
This is a really cool format. I learn something new with every podcast
Did I freaking miss a Q & A, dam. Jason loved watching your 2022 -2023 year to date video!
I'm glad to hear your answer regarding dogs. It is a huge responsibility. And a difficult job that takes expertise.
I think a cool thing for the podcast in the new year would be getting guests on the show. If I had my pick for the first guest it would be Erik and Ariel from Simple Living Alaska. Love watching all 4 of your channels and would be great to see you all have a conversation.
That’s funny, but true to university I think I do TH-cam on answering questions more than Google
Jason I look forward to seeing the video
Neglia is the animal you are talking about, hunts here in Texas start at around 8,000.
my wife drives from Ct to NC in about 13 hrs. I don;t drive myself but we go down 1 or 2 times a yr to see my folks.
Happy New Year to all of you and your families.
Hi, Al, Ben, and Jason! This is a very informative video. The time seems to fly by.
Happy New Year to all of you and all of your families. 💥 🥂
Put up a permanent carport
Great conversation again & I admire how you’ve all accomplished so much! Happy New Year to everyone 🤗🇨🇦💫
🎉🎉🎉 Happy New Year to everyone. Al the area you're in made our news and i thought about how that might be your area. That flooding is a mess to clean up. North California here, we were in the huge evacuation area of 2/2017. It didn't get us but such a fright/ frenzy.
Like others, i appreciate these pod casts❤ Ben and Jason thanks for everything you all post, its all appropriated 🎉
Been watch you All keep up the good show , Lucky Edmonds in NC
loved the q & a !
Hello guys.
Great questions!! Great video as always
Happy New Year Guys and Family 2024 ❤❤
We only have chickens on our Farmstead right now and even they put a twist in travel plans so I totally relate to your planning challenges to visit eachother.
Happy New Year to you guys!!! Love listening to your podcast!!!!!
I enjoy watching good simple living, simple living alaska, cog hill farm, and arms family homestead.
I watch a lot of Homestead videos. Starting to like them more than movies.
Great video!