Two Beers With Steve
By steve patterson
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Podcast Description
The 'Two Beers With Steve' Podcast is an informal discussion of current trends in the economy, the scarcity of energy, and the depletion of the environment and the need to begin preparations for a vastly different future in the upcoming years. The idea of the podcast began in the internet forums of the ChrisMartenson.com website. The members of the site began discussing the issues brought forth in the 'Crash Course' video series on the ChrisMartenson.com website. About every other episode we invite a guest to help educate ourselves on areas of our interest we perceive as vital in the years ahead.
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Episode 116 - Gene Odening on the Trivium | Why is it that I've focused the last two podcasts on the Trivium (and soon to be three podcasts)? The reason is that I think it is vitally important to understand this ancient form of understanding so that we may better interpret the world around us. The Trivium teaches a systematic and methodical approach to learning. Whenever we come upon new information our minds intuitively begin dissecting it, but can our intuition (or gut feeling) be trusted? Are we wired correctly? Where did we receive our intuition? These are questions I cannot answer completely. Is it our culture? Is it our education? Is it genetic? The Trivium is a conscious thought based approach to overcome our built-in programming. We can consciously make a choice to re-wire our intuition so that we categorize information and then dissect it from a more methodical standpoint. This is mind-altering stuff, yet it seems so simple and basic. I know that many listeners feel the same way because after the last show with Jan I received more thank-you's than I have ever had about a podcast. Many of the comments were similiar to mine, the Trivium is simple and basic yet mind-blowing. Steve | 5/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 115 - The Trivium Education with Jan Irvin | Jan Irvin, host of the popular Gnostic Media podcast stops by to talk about the Trivium education. This podcast covers a general overview of what the Trivium is and how a knowledge of the Trivium can help you discern what is 'true' from what is fallacious. The Trivium is an ancient method of critical thinking that has three components; grammar, logic, and rhetoric. These three components make up the only three of the seven Liberal Arts. The other four concepts are covered in the Quadrivium (but we did not cover that in this episode). Jan explains how the sophisticated class (the elites, the sophists, the powerful) has employed the Trivium to use mind control over the lower classes of society. Due to the fact that the educated class has access to better critical thinking skills they employ techniques to manipulate the minds of the less educated. Think of advertisements, campaign slogans, and government propaganda. With a knowledge of the Trivium (which can be self-taught and is easily accesible) anyone can quickly learn techniques to identify logical fallacies and propaganda. | 4/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 114 - The Stories I Tell Myself | An introspective podcast into the results of what happens when I tell myself the story of 'how bad things could get'. Is this a dangerous activity? Will I follow the path of the Unabomber? Can I be a functional member of society? | 3/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 112 - Storm Clouds Gathering | This week I interview Aaron Hawkins of the website Waiting For The Storm. I don't know how I came upon Aarons videos and website but I am glad that I did. Aaron does what few revolutionaries are capable of doing; condensing their complex message down to a 3 minute video that is Facebook-able (ie. pasting the video into Facebook and having people actually watch it). Where this interview was intended to go is not where it ended up and I'm glad we discussed what we did... but... there is still plenty to talk about with Aaron (am I hearing a part two?). We eventually settled upon the topic of awakening people to Aarons message and whereas I am sceptical of claims of internet videos making a difference, Aaron defended his position that it is possible and desperately needs to be done, albiet it needs to be done correctly. The book 'The Crowd' by Gustave Le Bon is available for free download on Amazon for your Kindle or E-Book reader. | 2/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 111- Final Episode of Economics in One Lesson | Chris and I once again analyze the book Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlett. We don't complete the entire book but after three episodes we felt the need to move on to more current topics. Besides, I finished this book weeks ago and I want to discuss other things (selfish, I know). | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 110 - Part 2 of Economics of One Lesson | Chris and I once again dig into Chapters 4 & 5 of Hazletts book 'Economics in One Lesson'. This episodes voice quality was lower than usual but it will be repaired for our third installment of this book review. I apologize for the long lag between episodes but I am currently very busy with many different projects and have little time for accomplishing everything that is on my to-do lists. Please email all comments and suggestions to twobeerswithsteve at hotmail.com Steve | 2/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 109 - Book Club - Economics in One Lesson - Part 1 | I am trying something new here by examining the book 'Economics in One Lesson' by Henry Hazlett. My guest, Chris Stefanick, and I dissect this book chapter by chapter and make commentary on the One Lesson presented by Henry Hazlett. This podcast is meant to be educational while also keeping in the tradition of Two Beers of Steve, which means I have to be entertained as well. You can either listen along without having read the book or you can pick up a copy and join in the conversation by writing into the show... we'd love to hear from you. {I'm writing my email this way to avoid an insane amount of spam} twobeerswithsteve (at) hotmail dotcom I hope you can decode my email. Steve | 1/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 108 - Nutrient Dense Diet | EAT TO LIVE by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. That book and that doctors name have been uttered around this house so many countless times. That book changed the way we eat, the way that we view food, and the way that we view our bodies. Now is he the Guru of Health and Diet? I would argue that he is not and decades (maybe even generations of study) are needed to determine why he is right and why he is wrong. In this short vignette I open up about the way that I eat and the reasons we do so. I also admit the possibility that the way we eat may not be the optimal diet... but... I argue that we are headed in the right direction. Take care, have a happy new year, and if you have questions about the Eat To Live diet, my wife and I would be glad to respond. | 12/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 107 - A Thinking Mans Comedian, Lee Camp | I discovered Lee Camp on the aggregator site, Knowledge is Asking the Right Questions, and for a few months I caught his videos when they were posted. His videos were aptly titled 'A Moment of Clarity' because of the fact that he shreds apart the Logical Fallacies so evident in politics and the media nowadays. Comedians like Lee Camp (and to an even greater extent, Jon Stewart) are rightly raising their eyebrows at the rhetoric being pumped out of the Big Brother speakers. Lee Camps Moment of Clarity Videos and Podcasts Lee Camp on Fox News 'A Festival of Ignorance' | 12/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 106 - Anti-Statism; Book Challenge; Parenting | Another vignette that was recorded as I was driving down the road. I announce that I will be interviewing comedian Lee Camp who is morally responsible for the excellent YouTube video series 'The Moment of Clarity'. I discovered his work through some postings on the aggregator site. Knowledge is Asking the Right Questions. | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 105 - The Tea Party is Based on a False Premise | Just me and my Iphone App, recording a vignette as I sit in my office. The argument I am making, "The Tea Party is Based on False Premise", is one that I make often to people who associate themselves with the Tea Party. Needless to say, I don't get invited back to Tea Party parties. The song I chose for close out the show is 'The Debtor' by Miles Benjamin Anthony. His entire album is great but this song in particular stands out above the rest. | 12/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 104 - Logical Fallacies | Dr. Michael Labossiere joins me in a discussion concerning Logical Fallacies. For the unintiated Logical Fallacies are, roughly speaking, an error in reasoning. My interest in this topic came from a passing comment made by a guest on another podcast I was listening to, he mentioned that logical fallacies are ever-present in commercials. This piqued my curiosity and I explored the topic further including Richard Gula's excellent book 'Nonsense: A Handbook for Logical Fallacies'. I then sought after a guest that could come onto my show and illustrate the logical fallacies that we most commonly come across; ad hominum, appeal to emotion, appeal to the crowd, the fallacy of confidence, etc.. My search led me to Dr. Michael Labossiere, professor of Philosophy at Florida A & M and also author of two book on logical fallacies; '42 Logical Fallacies' and '30 More Fallacies'. | 12/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 103 - Man on the Street | In this episode I wander over to Occupy Chicago and talk to a few individuals about the Occupy Movement. It was a great time and I recorded an interview with a flag waving veteran. I also spoke with some young gentleman which were a few of the folks that I had hoped to see at the Occupy movement; young, vigilant, curious, capable of listening and learning. That conversation was not recorded. | 11/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 102 - Inside Tent City (OWS) | Once again Mandy Henk joins me on the show and once again I am talking about my guilty pleasure, discussing Occupy Wall Street. I was knee deep into the Tea Party activism, even with it's many flaws, but this time I'm head over heels for Occupy Wall Street, even with it's many flaws. Mandy has Occupied Wall Street (via Zuccotti Park) on three seperate visits. Having been someone who has seen the movement grow into now what may very well be a revolution, I thought she would be a great guest to discuss the issue. Mandy illustrates the daily goings-on and what the feel of the crowd is. We discuss the logistics of going to the bathroom as well as describing the soap-boxing that goes on. | 11/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 101 - #Occupy The Impossible Math | Nathan Martin joins me to discuss why he is supportive of Occupy Wall Street yet he thinks their focus should squarely be on the ownership of wh gets to control the production and distribution of this country's monetary unit. | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 100 - Part 2 of 2 - How Can Resiliency Be A Bad Thing? | -- | 10/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 100 (Part 1 of 2) - The Great Big 'I Don't Know' | 100 episodes. That is alot of episodes. Part 1 of 2 is The Great Big 'I Don't Know' and Part 2 is What Can Be Wrong About Resiliency This is a two hour conversation split over two episodes, unedited, uncensored, and thoroughly entertaining. It was a return to our roots of having roundtable discussions about anything we damn well feel like talking about. It is what I like to call the Zen of Two Beers of Steve... Enjoy... Steve | 9/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Protesting the XL Pipeline with Mandy Henk | Protesting the XL Pipeline with Mandy Henk | 9/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 98 - Gold, Markets, and the Culture of Fear | Oh, how I love doing the podcast! I have missed it over the summer but the tradeoff is that I get to spend almost every free minute with the kids and working in the garden; learning and shaping my knowledge for another fruitful year. I believe that everything that I spend my precious little free time must be used towards creating something of value. You might be asking how watching Mad Men episodes fit within that 'creating value' mantra. Well, I watch those episodes sitting beside my wife and afterwards we analyze the episodes and discuss the traits that each character possesses and what drives them. Those conversations are helpful ways in connecting with my wife on a different level from our careers, finances, or the children. Everyone can have afford themselves a little fun, you just have to know to use that entertainment to better yourself and your relationships. In this episode I drink a cup of coffee and tear into the microphone for 40 minutes. I follow that stream of consiouscness that is SO Two-Beersy-like. Comments are encouraged but you'll have to email me directly. My address is twobeerswithsteve (at) hotmail.com. I'd love to hear from ya'. Stev e | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 97 - Investing in Yourself with Charles Hugh Smith | I know, I know, the world is goig to hell in a handbasket at the moment... the market volatility is frightening! But what are we are going to do about it? What is the best advice that anyone can give you right now? In this discussion, which was taped on the eve of the market collapse (and then it's eventual snap back up), I talk with Charles Hugh Smith on his new book The Unconventional Guide to Investing in Troubled Times (available now on Amazon in Kindle format). CHS explains the effects that globalization and centralization of power has had on our global economy and how he thinks the pendulum is going to be swinging in the other direction... and soon. Maybe not this week kinda soon, but within this next decade kinda soon. So how do you prepare for that? CHS gives probably the best advice one can give during these uncertain times, invest in yourself. Sounds easy right? But what does it mean to invest in yourself and what must you consider when you make such a bold move. There are consequences to investing in yourself that need to addressed... and I can't wait to read all about it in his latest book The enticement of CHS's latest book (since it is only in Kindle format at the moment) pressured me into purchasing a tablet reader, and so I am one of 'those guys' now. Et tu Steve, et tu? Steve | 8/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 96 - Prepping For Uncertainty - Part 2 of 2 Listener Conversations | This is the second part of my listener conversations. This time my guest is Tim Flood of El Paso, TX. Tim is a long time listener of Two Beers With Steve and fellow Chris Martenson Forum contributor. In this episode we focus in on how a regular Joe Six Pack has taken preparations in his own life to preparre for an uncertain future. We discuss gardening, investing, food storage, water filtering and home brewing. | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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I'm Back... With Nelson Lebo | After a long break, I was able to catch up with Nelson Lebo. After a long monologue introduction by yours truly we launch into a discussion about building raised the beds the fast, cheap, and easy way. Hidden in this episode are a boatload of helpful hints on backyard gardening and homesteading. Enjoy the episode, I leave for vacation tomorrow and hopefully I will get back on the horse again and knock out a few great episodes so that I can get to that coveted 100th episode. I think we will have a roundtable discussion with the guys that we first started with... I may also pester my wife to join us. Who knows... Steve | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Listener Interviews Part 1 | In the next couple of episodes I will be talking to members of the 2BwS audience as we approach the 100th episode of the show. I am always interested by the level of honesty and intelligence of the people that listen to this show. A few times a week I receive emails from listeners where they detail their life, it always fascinates me. it reminds me that my show goes out into the internet cyberspace but yet lands into the Ipods, MP3 players, computer speakers of real people, who seem to think along the same lines as me. In this episode I speak with sculptor Bill Hopen of Hopen Studios. Please check out his website for images of his work. I was blown away by the quality of his works, if I had known the scale of his works I would've spent more time discussing his body of work. Guess we'll have to talk to him again... I also speak with Chris Stefanick in this episode, an IT manager from Durham, NC. Chris is a long time listener who I met up for lunch one day while I was in NC. Not so great food but the conversation was hard to pull myself away from. I always like to engage with listeners. Chris is a fellow peer who is raising children during this period of massive social change. His constant reminders that I should consider a guest on education are finally starting to throttle me into action. I think he's right on about that. | 6/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steve Gets Burglarized | In this episode I talk about how I had my car broken into and the valuable contents inside were stolen. I move frlom talking about the physical possessions to the psychological effects of having been violated. I also expand the discussion into talking about how this is the world into which we may see much more of this type of crime as more and more people become desperate to make ends meet. I read listener emails and make comments based on their thoughts. A listener asks me to talk about the farmers market and I talk at length about how things are going and some of the problems I have had thus far. I expand that discussion into talking about how I am going to start giving speeches about 'intentional communities' (knowing full well that hippies from the early 1970's used that same term to describe their utopian dream-states). This is a very unpolished and raw edition of Two Beers With Steve. I wish that I had a more polished approach to talking about topics at length, but I simply don't have the training and I don't have the time. Once the record button is hit, no matter how much I want to try to get my speaking pattersn clear, the um's and the ummm's and the ya' knows just come naturally out of my my mouth. Take my speech patterns with a grain of salt and enjoy... | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 93 - Silver, Osama and Easy Rider | After a few weeks away from podcasting I return with Gonzalo Lira for a random conversation where we cover many topics such as Silver, Osama, Homeland Security, Freedom, and Generational Breakdown. You may have already noticed but I disabled comments for my show because I was recieving between 30-40 spams daily. Since few people even used the feature ( I appreciate those that did, and I ready every comment) I felt the feature ended up being a big time waster for me (having to delete all those junky ads). If you want to contact me you can do it directly at twobeerswithsteve at hotmail.com. Enjoy the show as much as I did recording it. I love to engage in conversation like this anfrom time to time as a way to post a great show in very short time period. | 5/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stumbling Homestead with Darcy Menard | This week I speak with Darcy Menard, host of the podcast Stumbling Homestead. We center our discussion around Darcy's transition from a career minded professional to a sustainable farmer (in training). In our conversation we hit many of the high-points that many people wrestling with the transition often go through; talking with the spouse, relating with friends and peers, dealing with children, etc.. We also discuss home schooling, Excalibur dehydrators, and Berkey Water Purification Systems. | 4/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Crash Course with Chris Martenson | Chris Martenson returns to Two Beers With Steve to talk about his new book, The Crash Course. The new book provides a much needed update to his video series by the same name but also delves deeper into the subject matter and the book includes many more topics not discussed in the video. Since Chris' website is the first website that I have ever have posted a comment on, I must admit that I am preferential to his audience and to his content. Be that as it may, I think in this interview I was able to steer Chris away from many of the talking points to which I know that he has grown accustomed to talking about. This diversion into topics such as his thoughts on the effect of the growth based paradigm have on our culture and his feelings towards complexity prove to be some of the best moments in the interview. Listen to the podcast, buy the book, pass it on to a friend who is just starting to question r'eality'. | 4/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Beyond Peak Oil Part 2 of 2 | -- | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Beyond Peak Oil Part 1 of 2 | Steve Crower and Erik Townsend come together in a two part episode that looks at the energy industry and how it will come when we have gone beyond Peak Oil. | 4/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Lira Principle | This week I am joined once again by Gonzalo Lira to discuss his theory of the Lira Principle. | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Domino's Are Falling... | -- | 3/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Permaculture with Paul Wheaton | I am joined this week by Paul Wheaton. Paul Wheaton is the host of the largest permaculture website in the world, www.richsoil.com This episode is filled with useful tips from the permacultural front. During the podcast, Paul talked about his lawn care philosophies, permaculture and diatomaceous earth. He gives a quick overview of his articles on ants and aphids, Sepp Holzer, hugelkultur and flea control In addition to the helpful info you will acquire by listening to this podcast, listeners may also be thrilled by the amount of chops-busting and hard-times that Paul and I gave each other. I don't know how that happened, it just seemed natural for both of us to take playful jabs at one another. We actually got along famously... I think. Like most of my guests, Paul is a guest I will have to have back on in the future. I was fascinated by the seminars he hosts that highlight how a permaculturist can make $200,000 by working the land and his/her livestock properly. Amen to that! | 3/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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My Run-In With Rahm Emanuel | Low and behold I run in with one of the worlds most powerful and feared men... and I just wanted to pick him up and squeeze him like a child's teddy bear. He certainly has a media persona that does not match the man himself. In this episode, which is more of a back-and-forth dialogue between Gonzalo Lira and myself, we discuss my chance encounter with the f*ck#ng mayor of Chicago and meander into side topics that add color to the main discussion. To see the pics of Rahm, my wife, and me you can visit the Facebook fan page for Two Beers With Steve. | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Moving Forward With Aaron Wissener | Anybody who is familiar with this podcast knows that I have investigated at great length the problems that we face. But eventually there came a time in which I had to do something and move forward and start looking at realisitic solutions. In this episode and in past episodes and alos in upcoming episodes I want to highlight the people who are going out there and making a difference at the local level. I want to know why they do it and how they do it. I want to know what they are doing and who is doing it with them. I think these podcasts can be an invaluable treasure for those interested in getting involved. I was introduced to Aaron Wissener through Chris Bedford. Chris mentioned multiple times that Aaron was a go-getter and someone I definitely needed to talk to. He is the founder of a local organization in Muskegon, MI called Local Future. The mission of Local Future is to create local resilient communities but the organization really sprang out of Aaron's realization that Peak Oil was a reality and that the reality of Peak Oil would have real world implications. Therefore Aaron saw a need to organize people around the idea of resilient communities. | 3/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BioDynamics with Allan Balliett | In this episode Allan Balliett introduces me to the new term BioDynamics(or is it an ancient term as old as civilization itself?). Biodynamic agriculture is a method of organic farming that treats farms as unified and individual organisms, emphasizing balancing the holistic development and interrelationship of the soil, plants, animals as a self-nourishing system without external inputs insofar as this is possible given the loss of nutrients due to the export of food. Allan Balliett mentions the book Ideal Soil: A Handbook for the New Agriculture by Michael Astera numerous times and presents the book as a manual on how to create plants that are both healthy and nutrient dense. The idea that we can just add more compost to solve many of our gardens problems may be flawed because the soil is more dynamic than what conventional wisdom would have you believe. In some cases soil samples may be necessary to identify missing nutrients. | 2/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Water Crisis in America With Robert Glennon | Just when you didn't need one more thing to be concerned I bring forth unto you another civilization-stunning problem that threatens our modern living and is by it's very nature the issue is a political pariah. The issue is about water, and why we need to educate ourselves on how we use this valuable resource and realize just how scarce fresh water is. 'Water, water everywhere Nor any drop to drink.' My guest was Robert Glennon, professor at the University of Anizona and author of the book Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What To Do About It. In this interview we discuss the amount of freshwater available vs. the amount of water on earth and how the hydrologic cycle has supplied our earth with freshwater since... well... the beginning of the hydrologic cycle.Since that time, we have had the same amount of freshwater as the dinosaurs but we use freshwater in many different ways that are important to our modern living. Some of which are destroying the freshwaters ability to used for human consumption. It doesn't take more than a passing glance at the statistics of water to be concerned. Robert Glennon does more than just glance at the stats and delves into some serious issues that we face when it comes to freshwater use and it's longer term threat. Robert goes as far as to say that we face a Crisis. | 2/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Awakening to the Food Revolution | My guest this week was Aaron Lucich, the film-maker of the upcoming film 'We Are What We Eat'. Aaron also is a public speaker on the subject of Organic Food. In our interview we, of course, covered many topics but mainly centered the ideas that are in his film. We talked about the need for more sustainable and natural growing of food rather than the industrial model of farming which is wasteful and ultimately unsustainable. We talk about the best methods of reaching out to the masses and consider options that could be used on a large-scale (beyond the small pockets of already aware citizens). We also talked about eating lifestyles such as Weston A Price and Vegan. At the end of this podcast I added on another seperate podcast that is just of myself, Steve Patterson, that you will enjoy. I rant and rave like a madman, but not really. I just jotted down a few things I wanted to say, turned on the microphone, and riffed for a good 35 minutes. Let me know what you think of my random thoughts, and if you feel it necessary you can email me at twobeerswithsteve(at)hotmail.com. Bob Cannard Video Interview From the Aaron Lucich Facebook Page... a must see. | 2/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Heirloom Seed Swap with Johnny Max | Johnny Max of the website Heirloom Seed Swap joins me to talk about how you can save your seeds and engage in seed swapping (he also has his own podcast, Self Sufficient Homestead and BeerTalkRadio, interestingly enough). We go over the basics of seed-saving your own seed from the crops that you grow in your own garden. Then we discuss how you can take those seeds and trade them for a wide variety of different seeds on his website www.heirloomseedswap.com The discussion also goes over how to cultivate your own species of a vegetable variety. There is some pretty gardening questions put forth by myself (I'm a newbie at this gardening thang) but much of it will have value to even the seasoned gardener. | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stefan Molyneux on the Free Market | This week I talk with Stefan Molyneaux, host of FreeDomain Radio. Not only can you get this episode as a podcast but you can also watch the video of Stefan’s Youtube channel, here is the LINK. You can see ol’ Two Beers in action in this video as he interviews a guest, I have to admit that staring into a camera is not the most comfortable experience in the world but it is a new challenge that I hope to overcome. In fact, if you find me terribly dreadful in this interview (which upon review I think is the case) then you can blame it to the fact that it was the camera in my face. Like every episode on this program we discussed a multitude of topics, some of which were free markets, healthcare, public smoking, the initiation of force, Alex Jones, why I (or Stefan, or anyone looking to make a difference) will never run for office, etc.. As always with Stefan, if you don't agree with him then at least be entertained by his info-tainment, it is truly some of the best out there. | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chris Bedford on Resiliency | Chris Bedford returns to talk about what is going on since we last talked. In that time frame he has continued work on his local farmers market, worked as a community activist, and is currently working with a committee on bringing a TED Conference to a nearby college.... what have you been doing since Chris was last on our show? We also wander off into many other topics worthy of discussion, of course, the most notable side discussion is our chat about the Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie. Chris Bedford shared some insightful analysis from someone who was a union activist for many years. | 1/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Mythology of Progress with John Michael Greer | By far the most requested guest from listeners is John Michael Greer and I am pleased to have finally have him on as a guest. Although at first glance I wondered why listeners were so enamored with this gentleman with the long beard who writes for the blog The ArchDruid Report, but I soon found out that JMG's perspectives on many subjects pertaining to economic, techno-industrial, and Peak Oil concerns were in-line with typical guests on Two Beers With Steve. In this discussion we delve into many topics starting with Druidry and then moving into Peak Oil and the ASPO conference. Interestingly enough JMG was a guest speaker at the ASPO conference and details that difference between the 'suits' and 'sandals' crowd. We also talk about the impact of a world affected by oil shortages and I ask John Michael if he holds out hope for any new technologies that will fill the gaps left by diminishing oil production (and I asked that question with a straight-face mind you). For the hardcore crowd who can't get enough Two Beersy talk I added on a five minute after-interview discussion I had with JMG that I thought would be interesting to anyone listening. Just let the music play and the credits roll at the end of the podcast and you'll be rewarded. | 12/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Housing on the Brink | Patrick of Patrick.net stops by to discuss the housing market. Much of what we discuss has been talked about before concerning housing but in this discussion we have the benefit of a long period of hindsight. We trace the housing crash from its origins through today and then Patrick offers his version of what the future holds for us. Patricks forecasting of the future is insightful because he incorporates the failures of other nations that have faced the same dilemma as the US (mainly Japan) and we are just re-tracing their steps. Patrick.net | 12/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jeff Cohen on Mainstream Media | Never before has this program, Two Beers With Steve, had a guest who was as far into the Mainstream Media Culture as Jeff Cohen has been. Jeff Cohens bio reads like a guest on the McLaughlin Group, not this ol' shabby program... but please, nobody tell Jeff. I thoroughly enjoyed interviewing Jeff Cohen and I also thoroughly enjoyed his book Cable News Confidential (2006). Even though people have made the criticism of Jeff Cohen that he is a typical left-wing liberal I think his book and his rhetoric go beyond the two-party paradigm to expose something larger; corporate control. He speaks as though he has no mainstream media career to protect anymore and that may be true since he has established himself firmly in the alternative media system. This show was a departure from traditional topics but still is fascinating and worth a double-listen. Take care and let me know what you think about this topic... I'd be interested in knowing. | 12/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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KMO of the C-Realm Podcast stops by... | I've had some difficulties loading up this podcast so please bear with me, the recording of this podcast also had some irregular difficulties. Someday I'll eventually figure this all out.... someday. In this episode KMO of the C-Realm Podcast stops by to talk about his recent book (Conversations On Collapse), his Podcast, and the Eco-Village. We also explore many other topics including talking about KMO's tales of the road as he has been couch-surfing while promoting his recent book. The conversation also veers into talking about technology and Kevin Kelley's recent book 'What Technology Wants'. | 12/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gonzalo Lira on Current Events | In my first ever interview with Gonzalo Lira we cover a multitude of topics, many of the topics are applicable to the current events that our world now faces and a few other topics are thrown in for good measure and a whole lot of fun. But ultimately, the conversation was informational and important. The reason we came together to talk was the events surrounding the Irish Banking Crisis that is unfolding in real time. The domino's are slowly starting to fall across the Euro-Zone area and the solutions. GL makes many predictions as well as a defined commentary on the events that led up to the crisis. Probably the 'gem of the show' was GL's take on the movement of money into commodities and the reasons why. During the editing process I picked up on a few comments he made that I hadn't fully comprehended. | 12/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Plateau Oil vs. Peak Oil with Steve Crower | Steve Crower returns to give his latest insight on Peak Oil, or rather the introduction of the term 'Plateau Oil'. The Plateau Oil term refers to the introduction of both new technologies that increase the existing oil fields (marginally improving the yield) and new technologies that bring shale oil to the market. The effect will be a plateau-ing of oil production or, to put it differently, oil supply. The demand part of this equation remains a question mark but we spend most of our time in this interview discussing the supply side. Thanks for the generous donation from Peak Oil Medicine, here is the website. www.PostPeakMedicine.com | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Spotlight on Private Equity with Josh Kosman | Josh Kosman returns to once again talk about the Private Equity industry, an industry many of us have little knowledge of and an industry that greatly impacts all of us. The facts are that the number two private employer in this country is a Private Equity firm, KKR, and among the top ten private employers in this country five of those companies are PE companies. There is no question that PE firms have a direct impact on our economy and thus should be on the radar screens for anyone following the economy. I asked Josh Kosman to come back on the show to give us an update on PE since we last spoke and to my surprise they are making a dramatic comeback. The reason is simple, with the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates far below the natural rate of interest the investment managers at pensions and mutual funds are looking for some yield to meet the hurdle rate (minimum acceptable rate of return) that is mandated by the fund. In effect, the Fed is pushing money right into the hands of the very PE firms that saddle good American companies with debt while gutting the infrastructure at the same time. It is a deal that leaves the companies unable to compete internationally and makes the US less competitive as a result. Hopefully Josh can give us some good news that things are changing... Buy the book "The Buyout of America" by Josh Kosman | 11/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dave Pollard on Complexity | Dave Pollard, author of the How To Save The World blog, joins me in an episode dedicated to our Culture of Dependency and how our civilization has evolved into a highly complex system that lacks the resilience to handle the multiple crises that we now face. This episode examines the structure of our complex society and how it has been a product of an era of abundant cheap energy (ie. petroleum oil). We also discuss overshoot and what that means to future societies. Along those same lines we talk about a transition to steady-state economics (while hashing out the probability of it ever being implemented). A truly enjoyable guest and a great episode. Thank you all for listening. Towards the end of this podcast we talk about how the listening and reading community is as much a part of the New Revolution as the speakers and writers. -Ol' Two Beers Download Podcast Through Itunes Books mentioned: Dave Pollards Book Finding the Sweet Spot The Upside of Down by Thomas Homer-Dixon | 11/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTalking Tools With Nelson Lebo - Part 1 | I talk with Nelson Lebo about essential tools of a post-petroluem world... or for whatever world you live in (a modern world, a world where credit has dried up and food deliveries are erratic, a world where you care about the food you eat and where it comes from, a world where you realize that anything that ends with a -cide means death). We only get as far as talking about one essential tool but we learn about many of the techniques that Nelson uses to preserve that tool and how to be the most effective with it. | 7/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jack Spirko on Modern Survivalism | Jack Spirko of the Survival Podcast stops by to educate Ol' Two Beers on Modern Survivalism. We also talk about Jacks background, the beginnings of his podcast, and where the future may very well lead us. Both Jack and I spend alot of time talking on this podcast about many of the shortcomings of our modern society and how our ability to handle crisis is limited. Jack also details the differences of our grandparents ability to handle the Great Depression differs from our current generation, and how this particular financial bomb will have more of an impact on our society... But the episode is not all Fear and Loathing in 2010... the episode is actually uplifting and optimistic. Jack speaks as though he's come from the future and he is here to spread the good news... that we all live in the end, and we manage to lean on our brothers in hard times and we get through this. | 7/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Modern Day Paul Revere - Nicole Foss of Automatic Earth | After a few years of consuming and digesting massive amounts of information pertaining to our current financial/energy crisis I find it rare that I consume a 'game-changer'. So it was exciting to have an MP3 forwarded to me that provided me with that game-changing moment. Now, when I say game-changer, I'm not talking about What will happen, but rather How it will happen. The How is focused on the debate about whether deflation or inflation will win the day. Because to get from where we are, (a debt-saturated global economy) to there, (historically normal debt ratios), we have to go down either one of two paths; inflation or deflation. For the most part I really don't care, the outcome of both still means that I need to move up the learning curve on my gardening skills, start building a local community, and continue to keep educating myself on all matters that pertain to self-sufficiency. Where inflation vs. deflation matters to me is how should I react with my investing strategy. This is why the debate has importance to me and probably you. In this interview Nicole Foss of Automatic Earth makes a compelling case for deflation, probably the best I've heard as of yet. The title of this episode comes from the fact that Nicole is criss-crossing the globe in an effort to prepare those that are ready to hear her message that something life-altering is coming. Just as Paul Revere rode through Lexington to warn the patriots of sudden attack, Nicole is globe-trotting to warn the patriots of sudden collapse. Automatic Earth | 7/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOl' Two Beers - Steve talks about the show, his background, and what his guests have taught him | The table gets turned in this episode and Nathan Martin (A two time guest on 2BwS, woop-woop) asks the questions. We explore topics such as my background, which tends to go on longer than it should have... but who doesn't like talking about themselves, c'mon! We also talk about the show; past guests, thoughts I've pulled away from my guests, what I've learned, yadda-yadda. The interview eventually breaks down into the typical type of conversations that me and Nathan have had. The conversation seems to follow a narrow stream of consciousness and I think most everyone will appreciate the candidness of both Nathan and I. These are the types of conversations that more people should be having. I don't think anywhere in the interview are we complaining about what THEY are doing to US. That is an important statement for me to make, because I don't want to view myself as a victim of the system, or some higher power (Royal Order of the Frog? hmmm.). I hope you enjoy this episode Send emails, comments, guest suggestions to twobeerswithsteve@hotmail.com You can subscribe through Itunes by clicking on the Itunes link on this page. | 6/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOrganic Gardening Workshop with Nelson Lebo | Nelson Lebo is an award-winning environmental educator with 20 years teaching experience. He has been an organic farmer and green builder for the decade. He is trained in Organic Land Care, Ecological Design/Build, Eco-Renovation and holds a Permaculture Design Certificate. Nelson has worked as a design consultant and educator in the USA, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, India, Australia and New Zealand. He is currently pursuing a PhD in permaculture education at the University of Waikato. Contact: theecoschool@gmail.com Blog: surf2survive@blogspot.com Nelson is looking for sponsors in the New England area and the vicinity to host his four hour workshop on how to garden organically and do it successfully without much energy input. If you are interested in hosting Nelson please contact Nelson or myself. | 6/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Filling In The Gaps - A Chat About Two Beers | This is not an official episode, be not disappointed. This is a quick chat about what is going at the Two Beers With Steve Factory. I thought there were a few pieces of business to take care. Here are a couple points that I make: 1. I talk about what Two Beers With Steve is about 2. I announce that we are working on selling Official Two Beers With Steve T-Shirts. Arrive in style this summer for the family picnic with one of our doozy t-shirts. Impress your friends and family. 3. We will be interviewing Steve of Two Beers With Steve in the coming weeks, stay tuned. 4. Become a friend on Facebook Thank you, Thank you, Steve | 6/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIt Ain't Over - Karl Denninger on the Markets | Denninger discusses the Federal Reserve, Congress, the financial markets, inflation/deflation, and whether or not gold is a safe haven. This interview starts out with Karl Denninger recounting his days as CEO of an internet company during the go-go 90's. Karl recalls the stress of betting the company every 18 months to keep in line with the latest technologies and that it was understood by everyone in the industry that we were clearly in a bubble at the time. The bubble promptly busted, but by then Karl had already exited stage left. Karl was called back into action by the activity in the Asian stock markets in 2007. Since then he has remained an active trader and analyzer of the markets. You can catch up with Karl Denninger at his Market-Ticker blog. You can contact Two Beers With Steve at twobeerswithsteve@hotmail.com Please subscribe to Two Beers With Steve Through Itunes | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGetting Technical With Townsend | Erik Townsend stops in to discuss the financial markets and give his viewpoint of what it is like to be living in Hong Kong. This episode could easily be a two-part episode. The first half hour is spent giving our roundtable a different angle on China and Hong Kong than what we Westerners see in popular media. It was truly an eye-opening discussion as I had this idea of China being a country with little identity besides rice patty fields and toy factories. The second part, which encompasses about an hour of discussion, focuses on the financial markets. Erik chats with us about his investment strategy, hint: he is a speculator, and what that strategy means as far as what tools he uses and his investment duration. After a few moments of strategy the conversation turns to an overview of where we have been and where we are now. Great episode and it was great to have all the seats at the roundtable filled. Subscribe to Two Beers With Steve through Itunes to receive automatic downloads of our newest shows. | 6/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHooked On Growth with Dave Gardner | Have we come to the tipping point of exponential growth or do we still have room to run? If we have more room to run, then how much further out is the tipping point? These are serious questions that we should be asking. The conversation needs to be started and Dave Gardner is trying to put it on the agenda. With his soon to be released film 'Hooked On Growth", filmaker David Gardner asks the question that no one wants to hear, 'Do we really want/need more growth?'. In this hard hitting interview with Dave Gardner we dissect the side effects of an unsustainable growth path. While it is very true that growth has provided our planet with incredible technology and innovation, Dave Gardner explains that we need to re-examine where we are at the moment and develop a more balanced approach to growth in the future. The idea is not to abandon our current system but to look beyond the end of our noses and peer into the future of where we headed. The Hooked on Growth Website - Become a film Producer (not really) by donating to the film's completion!!! | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNavigating Challenging Times With Cam Mather | Anybody looking past the bridge of their nose knows that we are headed for some challenging times... for many the hard times are already here. Cam Mather has recently released his book 'Thriving During Challenging Times' to give you a roadmap on how to overcome the obstacles that we soon will face. One of the hardest aspects for me about preparation is sifting through all the data to find the information that I can really use. Cam's book is a shortcut to the knowledge you'll need. But this book is only a starting point... but a valuable one. I think there is still plenty to explore beyond this point. Enjoy the show. Order the book 'Thriving During Challenging Times' directly from Cam Cam Mathers Website | 5/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Urban Farming With Jules Dervaes | Download this episode to your MP3 player, throw on your work clothes, grab your spade and head to the garden. Leave the European Bailout and the NYSE glitches behind you and grow something real. Jules returns to the show and this time I (Steve) have moved beyond making lame excuses as to why I don't have time to grow my own tomato's. The questions I have for Jules this time are more directed to the beginner gardener but I have a feeling any green thumb will enjoy this coversation as well. This episode of Two Beers kicks off with a short chat about Jules' appearance on a reality show on the Food Network channel. It's a lively and humorous discussion but I encourage you to follow the links below and watch the show for yourself. Getting a glimpse of the Dervaes' home is a rare treat and can inspire you to build a two-story Cobb oven... just watch the video already. Enjoy the podcast. Jules Dervaes - Path to Freedom - Urban Homestead - Find them on Facebook Jules on Food Network | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 45 - Growing Health - Chris Bedford Returns | Chris Bedford discusses his current film, which is still in production and will be released Labor Day 2010. The idea of the film began from a comment made at his local farmers market that a gentleman was able to cure his asthma through locally grown honey. The story begins there but quickly expands from a narrative of the health benefits of locally grown diet to Peak Oil and it's effect on community and also to a spiritual connection with our world and nature. Steve and Ed question Chris all the way through that journey and get a sense of what Chris is trying to accomplish. One of my favorite moments was when Chris was asked, 'Do know how your film will end?' (or something similiar to that) and Chris says, 'No'. To me that is the true documentary film. The 'End' just emerges from the process of making the film. There is no contrived conclusion that the storyline is weaved around, rather the opposite happens, the story brings forth the solutions/answers/further questions. Getting to the Truth is the goal. You can pre-purchase copies of the film, Growing Health, which will fund the movie during it's production phase. Chris would really appreciate the support. You can do this by going to clicking on this link, Pre-Order Growing Health. "Food is the beginning. As citizens and consumers we can help turn the economy towards true ecological sustainability through our food purchases." Chris Bedford | 5/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The View From The Peak - Interview With Steve Crower | Once again Steve Crower stops by to visit with the Two Beers With Steve crew and this time his audio is far superior. As I do with every show, I re-listen to the podcast while editing it and I must say that I feel this podcast is an education on Peak Oil, even for those who feel they are already educated. There were methods of extraction I had never heard of, types of fuels I was unaware of, oilfields I didn't know existed. For anyone who may already have a conclusion as to what the future of oil holds for this may want to give this podcast a listen, and then re-listen again. | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Episode of Byron Dale - Author of Modern Money Secrets | 'The Episode of Byron Dale' title just stuck with me after recording this podcast. The title reminds me of a good John Ford western film with shadowy characters who avert justice and rule by power... this podcast has alot of that story. Byron Dale tells his own story of how he witnessed justice averted in his own life and what most of us can expect from our government if we decide to take a stand. This is not a story of discouraging others for standing up for what they believe, but instead this story is a wake up call to the powers that you are going up against. Beyond the 'main story' of this podcast we also discuss Byron's books and the very familiar topic of exponential money and fractional reserve banking. Buy Modern Money Secrets Here Byron Dales Website | 4/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOn The Campaign Trail With BJ Lawson | BJ Lawson stops by to talk about his campaign for Congressman in the 4th District of North Carolina. He is fighting a tough race in against an incumbent, (D) David Price. Unlike many other political interviews you'll hear, we don't get into the Us Vs. Them, Republican vs. Democrat, going nowhere fast paradigm that you will find everywhere else. Instead it is more of a discussion about finding out what BJ Lawson stands for, and also what he is against; such as the Food Modernization Act. We also discuss BJ's take on the Tea Party; what is it, what do they think, where do they stand? BJ's Website Food Modernization Act Stuff. Excellent Video Series by BJ Lawson, an absolute MUST-WATCH... perfect Two Beers With Steve material. | 4/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBouncing Babes And Net Neutrality | In this episode I interview Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio. The title of this podcast is intended to draw in the masses, but don't be disappointed, we actually do discuss bouncing babes and net neutrality. Lucky you. This interview covers many topics but we cover the topics from a different angle this time. My intent for this show was to have a more philosphical discussion on many of the topics that we talk about all the time on this show. Stefan's podcast 'Freedomain Radio' specializes on the philosophical aspects of our current financial/economic/political situation. In Stefan's words, 'Philosophy is what matters most', when it comes to diagnosing the problems we are facing today. | 4/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitKunstler On Many Things | James Howard Kunstler, or as we like to call him, Jim, tackles six questions from the listeners of Two Beers With Steve. Questions range from social unrest to finance to, of course, Peak Oil. Too bad we ran out of time for a sort of Behind The Actors Studio style of rapid-o questioning. Maybe next time. KunstlerCast- JIm's very own podcast that he does with Duncan Crary where they explore a multitude of topics and give us all an example of a what good conversation once sounded like. | 3/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA World Worth Inheriting | In our second interview with Chris Martenson since we've begun this podcast we discuss Chris' recent travels; foreign and abroad. I ask Chris questions such as 'what new perspectives have you gained?' and 'what were the objections you faced?'. Chris also recalls the experience of giving his shortened Crash Course presentation to academia types at the London School of Economic, a place that Chris describes as the 'lions den' of economics. We also find out exactly what Chris is doing in his personal life to prepare for a world that is full of uncertainty. So download the podcast, upload it to your MP3 device and enjoy the interview while you plant those tomato seeds! | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow 'Bout Them Apples! | Damon Vrabel, writer for the Free Canada Press and avid poster on the CM website, recounts his time at Harvard Business school and gives Steve a visual on how the school really operates. We also discuss many other issues, most of the issues surround the topic of our debt based monetary system. The title of todays podcast is a play on a line from the movie Good Will Hunting. The phrase 'How about these apples?' comes from a scene when Will Hunting confronts a group of wealthy, arrogant, elitist Harvard students. From the perspective of an ordinary serf, this scene is a very uplifting moment. Damon at Free Canada Press Damons Council on SPER | 3/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanUnemployed? Become An Organic Farmer! | The title of this podcast, "Unemployed? Become An Organic Farmer!", refers to a comment made in our interview with Ann Adams of Holistic Management International that she believes our agricultural industry will need 50 million more farmers if we are going to have a sustainable farming future. Sometime in the future (5 years, 10 years, 20 years?) the large scale, fossil fuel dependent methods of our current farming operations will be unsustainable for multiple reasons (Peak Oil, the poor soil content, etc.) The pendulum is swinging back towards the smaller scale farming and there is a desperate need for organic farmers to fill the gap. For those that are seeking employment in industries that will be much smaller in a Peak Oil environment or worse, your industry may become irrellevant, organic farming could be an excellent option. We also cover may other topics along the lines of organic farming; international as well as what is happening here domestically in the US. Links Holistic Management International Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 | 3/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Creature From Gilligans Island | A Two Beers With Steve original idea! This episode is an interactive reading of an essay I wrote that outlines just how the Federal Reserve and the private banking system are out to own everything is this great country without having done a damn thing. The title of this podcast is a total rip-off of G Edward Griffins excellent book The Creature From Jekyll Island, I don't think Mr. Griffin would mind it though. Enjoy this episode, however, there is a two drink minimum though.... I just would like to let everyone know this is an open-source project and I would value all ideas and if you are interested in getting your hands on a copy of the essay just email me at TwoBeersWithSteve@hotmail.com I'd love to hear from you... Be cool, be a fan of Two Beers With Steve on Facebook... every once in a while I post something thought-provoking. | 2/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Peak Oil And It's Effect On The Healthcare Industry | What compels people of all walks of life to break from the herd and begin the process of self-education? In this episode we talk with Dr. Peter Gray who explains what were the decisions he made that broke him from the pack and why he thinks his industry, healthcare, is overlooking a very serious threat... Peak Oil. As always we explore a multitude of topics including medicinal marijuana and the increased use of tranquilizers by Americans. And since we have a Canadian doctor why not ask him what he thinks of the American healthcare debate? | 2/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Actual State of the Union, Andy Gause Style | This will probably be the first of hopefully many times we get a chance to talk with currency historian Andy Gause. In this episode we talk about the Federal Reserve and gold, two subjects that are right in Andy's wheelhouse. He has a long history of being critical of the Fed, and his business specializes in numismatic gold purchases. You got gold and want to sell it? DO NOT call CashForGold.com, instead call Andy at 800-878-2646. Interesting tidbits of this episode are that Andy is in favor of nationalizing the Fed rather than Ending the Fed and that owning gold is an excellent way of making generation to generation wealth transfers. Excellent episode I hope you enjoy! As always be a friend of Two Beers With Steve on Facebook, I make profound posts every once in a while, you'd hate to be the one that didn't hear what I posted! So become a fan. Subscribe through Itunes by clicking the Podcast-looking-link to the right. Andy Gause's website | 2/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Repost of BJ Lawson Interview - My host is having problems | For those fo you who have heard this episode, I apologize. The host of my podcast changed its software and it led to some difficulties on my end. No problemo, I'll just repost and move on with my life. Sorry for the inconvencience. Steve | 2/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTwo Organic Beers With Chris Bedford | The great thing about our zesty little podcast, Two Beers With Steve, is the range of topics we can cover on this show. In this episode we discuss topics ranging from Peak Oil to organic farming to DDT to local farmer markets. Our guest was Chris Bedford, filmmaker of the film 'What Will We Eat?' which questions the sustainability of our current food system. | 1/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLooking Ahead and Looking For Opportunities | Looking ahead and looking for opportunities with Jason Hartman, CEO of a real estate investment firm and host of his very .own podcast 'Creating Wealth with Jason Hartman. In this New Years Day episode we cover alot of ground, talking about predictions, social media, precious metals, and what Jason knows best... real estate. Jasons podcast is one I have listened to for over a year now and every few weeks I scan the list of guests to find topics that interest me. His podcast centers around real estate but the topics are varied and the interviews are excellent. You can find his podcast on Itunes. The Creating Wealth Podcast Holistic Survival Podcast, Jasons other podcast Jason Hartmans Website Some other mentionable links; Life or Debt the movie, John Perkins Confessions of an Economic Hitman, Join the Social Media Craze and become a friend of Two Beers with Steve on Facebook, all the cool kids are doing it in 2010! | 1/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Wizdom of Bill Still | When I first got confirmation that Bill Still was going to be on 'Two Beers With Steve' I rushed to my wife to tell her the good news... that I would soon be talking with a legend, an icon of mine. I have to thank Nathan Martin for making the meeting possible, Nathan also sat in during the interview and we all had a great conversation. Bill Still has been beating the drum for monetary reform for decades, long before my 'awakening' Bill was hard at work writing books, articles and had made the film 'The Money Masters'. His latest venture has been another film titled 'The Secret of Oz', which I have seen and highly recommend. This interview covers many topics but the most facsinating discovery for me was finding out how Bill Still, a journalist, became to be interested in monetary reform. A great interview, thanks Bill. Buy The Secret of Oz - Buy the film and support the cause. The Secret of Oz Website Subscribe to Two Beers With Steve on Itunes, you can also become a fan of Two Beers With Steve on Facebook | 12/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFlight to Financial Freedom | Nathan Martin of Nathans Economic Edge talks with me about his vision of where monetary reform should be headed, what he calls Freedom's Vision. In this first discussion, Nathan points out the problems with our current system and possible tactics to enact REAL change. Nathan also makes the distinction between hoping change will happen and working towards making change happen... (hint, they are not the same thing, at all). In a later episode we will be discussing a few more concepts of Nathans proposed plan and we will also be talking with Bill Still, narrator of the films The Secret of Oz and The Money Masters. Please join us. As always, become a dear friend of Two Beers With Steve on Facebook, you'll be glad you did! Subscribe through Itunes for automatic downloads of new episodes. | 12/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The James Howard Kunstler Interview | James Howard Kunstler, author of The Long Emergency takes a seat at the roundtable to discuss Peak Oil and the American lifestyle. This was an hour of discussion on the grim reality of a world that is not planning on a world without plentiful and cheap oil, with moments of humor and chat splashed in for good measure. James Howard Kunstler's Website Buy the book The Long Emergency The KunstlerCast, JHK's own podcast. Subscribe to Two Beers With Steve through Itunes Two Beers With Steve has a Facebook page and is desperately looking for friends. | 12/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Looming Private Equity Crisis | Josh Kosman author of the book, The Buyout of America, talks with the Two Beers With Steve crew about how he sees the Next Great Credit Crisis coming from the failures of companies that were acquired by the Private Equity firms during the PE boom of 2000-2007. Steve picked up this book because it is the only new release to be looking at the challenges in front of us and not what has already happened (ie. the housing meltdown or bailouts). Excellent book, excellent interview. Buy the book here The Buyout of America Website Listen to the NPR podcast with Josh Kosman and Terry Gross | 11/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 26 - What are YOU going to do about it? | The Two Beers With Steve Magnum Opus. What are we going to do about it? Are we going to keep typing intelligent forum posts and slapping ourselves on the back because we are soooo smart. Or is the constant-student (that would be you!) finally going to get to the point in his/hers re-education and back away from the computer and join in on the movement. I have faith that the movement is under way you'll just have to find it. Find your role in how you can help and get out there. You can help me (Steve), I most definitely could use the assistance and let me be clear, we will screw up, we'll be amateurs, we'll embarrass ourselves, and we'll pick ourselves back up and keep marching forward. I'm finally getting busy... | 11/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 25b - Peak Oil | The second part of our two part interview with Steve Crower on the topic of Peak Oil. I would highly suggest you listen to Part 1 before listening to this episode as we make some references to the earlier episode. Subscribe to Two Beers With Steve through Itunes and receive automatic downloads of new episodes | 10/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 25a - Peak Oil | In this episode we interview the author of the viral video "Peak Oil 91 * 86 * 90", Steve Crower. Up until two weeks ago Steve Crower was virtually unknown to any of the Two Beers With Steve crew until his video was forwarded onto me. Steve Crower is an energy investment banker with Starlight Investments LLC of Denver, CO who started researching the topic of Peak Oil in 2005 after a Matt Simmons speech. Watch the Peak Oil video here (8 Minutes) Subscribe to Two Beers With Steve through Itunes and receive downloads automatically. Two Beers With Steve now has a facebook page. Become a fan. | 10/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 24 - The BS Session | In this episode we go back to our roots and give you a glimpse of what happens when we just get together and BS about random topics. Even though there may be some faulty assumptions in our logic sometimes (On a second review I realized the error of my www.prosper.com 100% reserve banking argument) but the discsussions have an important role in our Metamorphosis. The Metamorphosis from the type of people that read, listen and comment on the topics covered in the Crash Course to the type of people that can talk about these topics and teach others as well as overcoming common objections to our arguments. Obviously, we are still in the learning phase so feel free to comment on our discussions. I consider these sessions 'Practice' for those opportunities when I get in front of people who are genuinely interested in hearing what I have to say and I don't want to confuse or bore them. Links Mentioned McAlvany Podcast - Terrific podcast, I highly recommend making this part of your weekly listening (along with Max Keiser). McAlvany might be an offshoot from the Financial Sense Newshour, which for the most part I don't care for, but it is far more insightful and even-handed politically. Bill Moyer - Joe Mancini made mention of this show. You'll have to do some searching for the actual episode, but here is a start. | 10/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 23 - The Money Masters | Pat Carmack, producer of the film The Money Masters, joins us for a discussion on how the film came into existence along with his thoughts on the banking industry and the Federal Reserve. Probably the highlight of the show for me was Pat's stance on the gold standard and a 100% reserve ratio for banks. Pat also gave good insight on money creation and the repeating pattern of market manipulations by banks. The Money Masters Website Subscribe to Two Beers With Steve through Itunes and get direct downloads to your Ipod. | 10/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 22 - Free Banking With George Selgin | In this episode of Two Beers With Steve I speak one on one with Prof. George Selgin, Professor of Economics at the University of Georgia's Terry School of Business. We begin our discussion with definitions of what is money and what constitutes money before we begin exploring George Selgin's theory of Free Banking. Free Banking, in a quick one sentence description, is a completely deregulated banking system, free of a central bank and the FDIC, where private banks make loans and issue their own money. In this interview Prof. Selgin describes the problems of our current system and offers a possible solution, the Free Banking system. It is becoming increasingly obvious to me, Steve, that the Federal Reserve is not the answer to the problem, but that it is the problem. More about Prof. George Selgin Good Money Book by George Selgin. Good Money tells the fascinating story of British manufacturers' challenge to the Crown's monopoly on coinage | 9/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 21 - The Web of Debt | In this episode we talk with author Ellen H. Brown, author of Web of Debt, about the creation of money, public banking, and naked short selling. Upcoming guests for Two Beers With Steve are: Richard Heinberg - Author of nine books including The Party's Over, Peak Everything and the newly released Blackout George Selgin - University of Georgia Proffesor of Economics and authro fo the book The Theory of Free Banking Also we will speak with the Producer of the Money Masters film w/ Bill Still. As always you can subscribe to get automatic downloads of the show as soon as they are available. Thanks Show Notes Money as Debt Naked Short Selling Exponential Growth | 9/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 20 - Investing For Uncertainty | In Episode 20 - Investing for uncertainty I outline the approach that I (Steve) will be taking to navigate the near future. I am not a speculator but with interest rates on certificates of deposit near zero and the dollar in jeopardy I've moved into more non-traditional markets. This podcast has a slow start because I go from reading 'Goodnight Moon' and Thomas and the Big Big Bridge' to walking into my office and recording 'Two Beers With Steve'. Enjoy. For those that are concerned I have moved my personal financial files to a thumb drive and I lock that thumb drive in a firesafe, I will move it to the safety deposit box next time I make the run. Links The Book Rick discussed | 9/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 19 - Public Vs. Private Healthcare Part II | We re-visit an earlier episode (Episode 12), which was an episode where the regular roundtable made observations on the current healthcare. This time around we invited a doctor, Dr. Christopher Peters, and a hospital Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Bill Patterson, to give us an insiders perspective to the healthcare discussion going on in towns across America. Although this is a departure from our normal financial, economic, and monetary topics we discuss I felt it was important to re-visit this topic for a number of reasons. Many of the reasons are brought up in the show but mainly my reasoning is to learn more about the issue. The more we learn the less we are influenced by political rhetoric and the easier it will be to come to clear conclusions. Thank you for listening. Questions, Comments, email me at twobeerswithsteve@hotmail.com You can subscribe to the show through Itunes | 9/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 18 - The Pension Pulse | I'm very excited about presenting this interview with Leo Kolivakis due to the fact that Pensions are for the most part largely ignored by all media sources, even by the best financial blogs out there. Pensions not only pose a systemic risk financially but as Leo explains they pose a major deflationary risk. Luckily, I get to edit these podcasts so I get to hear a second listen and I would suggest re-listening to the last thirty minutes a second time. Websites mentioned. http://pensionpulse.blogspot.com/ http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/ http://www.zerohedge.com/ http://www.pensiontsunami.com/ | 8/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 17 - Afterhours With Nathan Martin | After the formal interview concludes we twist the caps off of a few more and have a casual conversation with Nathan about investing for an uncertain future and inflation vs. deflation. To check out Nathans blog check out http://economicedge.blogspot.com/ Please don't forget to submit 3-5 minute audio clips for an upcoming podcast made up of nothing but listeners submissions. Please be a part of this groundbreaking episode! | 8/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 17 - Unsustainable Trends Eventually End | We titled this episode we talk with Nathan Martin of the website 'Nathans Economic Edge', one of the many excellent blogs on the internet trumpeting the problems in our financial system and how the problems still persist despite all the government intervention. During our one hour talk we try to look back on the events that led us down the road to our national insolvency. We also explored many of the problems that still exist and will exist unless something... 'happens'. It was an excellent conversation with Nathan and we look forward to talking with again in the future. We will be releasing an 'Afterhours' portion of this podcast whenever i get around to editing it. Also, I am looking for listeners to submit 3-5 minute audio MP3 files in which they talk about an issue that would be of interest to our listeners. Thank you, Steve | 8/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 16 - Afterhours With Jules Dervaes | In our first 'Afterhours' Edition of Two Beers With Steve we let the recorder run while we finished out our six packs before heading off to bed at night. Usually, after we wrap up the show we all stick around because nobody wants to go home and we have some of our best discussions and unfortunately I haven't been taping them, but from now on I will (if there is alot of interest). Let us know what you think. Email me at twobeerswithsteve@hotmail.com or twobeerswithsteve@gmail.com | 8/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 16 - Path to Freedom | In Episode 16 we talk with Jules Dervaes of the Path to Freedom webiste. http://www.pathtofreedom.com/ . Our discussion ranged from how Monsanto has gained control of Mother Natures seeds and have exploited them for profit, to discussions on self-sustainability and what Jules is doing in his own life to be self-dependent. Other websites to visit that were mentioned in the podcast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCPEBM5ol0Q http://www.freedomseeds.org/ http://www.freedomgardens.org/ http://www.homegrownrevolution.com/ http://www.peddlerswagon.com/ You can subscribe to the Two Beers with Steve podcast through Itunes using this link http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=315666764 | 8/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 15 - VisionVictory is Back | Daniel from the VisionVictory returns to our show for Episode 15. In this episode we discuss the flaws of the fundmentals being reported through Main Stream Media sources... and why they trumpet these flawed numbers. Click below to link directly into Itunes for download, you can also subscribe through this link. http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=315666764 | 8/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 14 - Chris Martenson Talks Inflation Vs. Deflation | In Episode 14 we have our first ever interview with Dr. Chris Martenson, the author of the Crash Crash video series and the namesake for the www.ChrisMartenson.com website. We spend an hour discussing the most hotly debated topic in the economic blogosphere, Inflation Vs. Deflation. This was one of the more fascinating podcasts we have done and is worth a second listen. But we have plenty of more interesting interviews coming up in the near future so I ask that you please subscribe to the Two Beers With Steve podcast through Itunes. The direct link to Itunes is provided below. http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=315666764 Thank You | 7/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 13 - The State of the Heartland | -- | 7/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 12 - Public Vs. Private Healthcare | In this episode we explore the differences and similarities of Public V Private healthcare. | 7/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 11- Fractional Reserve Banking Gets A Bad Rap? | Another one of our "Notable Faces of the CM Website" interviews. This time around we speak with Patrick Brown. Our conversation centers around a forum posting he put up on the 'bad rap that Fractional Reserve Banking gets'. A somewhat contrarian viewpoint to what I believed to be a flawed system. We now have an email address for the Two Beers With Steve podcast. You can write us at twobeerswithsteve@hotmail.com. Please submit questions you might have that I can ask future guests or if you have a great idea for a future show we would love to hear it. As always please subscribe to our show through Itunes. | 7/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 10 - Green Shoots? Erik Townsend Interview | In this episode we talk with another notable face from the www.chrismartenson.com website, Erik Townsend. Erik answers our questions about whether or not these green shoots of a recovery are legitimate and we again re-visit the question 'What if Nothing happens?'... at least not for the next few years. Please send comments and questions you might have for our interview with Chris Martenson on July 12th to twobeerswithsteve@hotmail.com. | 6/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 9 - The DAVOS File - A Candid talk with Davos | In episode 9 we speak with the author of the Daily Digest on the www.chrismartenson.com website. His blog is required reading for many of the members of the website and provides an outside-the-mainstram look at the economy. Davos gives us the rundown on how he arrived on the site and where he gets his news from. Davos also takes a few of our questions and lays out the preparations that this pilot is taking to navigate his way through a very uncertain future. You can subscribe to this podcast through Itunes and recieve episodes as soon as they are posted through this link http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=315666764 | 6/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 8b - Interview with Loren Howe (Investing) | Loren Howe answers our questions on just how he has invested in the past and how he is investing into the future. You can watch Loren's YouTube videos by searching for him using his username 'Lorax2013'. His videos cover a variety of topics besides economics, such as health and diet including his review of the movie 'The Secret'. If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to receive current episodes through Itunes by searching for 'Two Beers with Steve'. Thank you for listening and we'd love to hear from you so feel free to leave comments below. | 6/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 8a - Loren Howe and the Creation of Money | Subscribe and download directly through Itunes http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=315666764 To download from this site, right click on 'Pod' and click on 'save target as' and choose the folder in which to download. In this episode we talk with YouTube vlogger Loren Howe about the Creation of Money and the Exponential Function of Money. We also review the flaws of Central Banking and Fractional Reserve Banking. | 6/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 7 - with Aaron Moyer, Author of the Definitive Firearms Thread | In this Episode we begin a new series of interviews where we spotlight a few of the familiar faces of the www.chrismartenson.com website. In the first installment we speak with Aaron Moyer author of both the Definitive Firearms thread and the Definitive Agriculture/Permaculutre thread. We could have easily filled two hours worth of great discussion with Aaron but our interview was cut short due to his work schedule. I think I speak for everyone that we were very surprised of Aarons knowledge on a host of different subjects and we hope to have him back on in the future. | 5/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 6 - Selling the Crash Course and What if Nothing Happens? | In this episode we discuss the difficulties of presenting the Crash Course to our friends and family. We also try to understand the resistance we get when telling people that the 'next 20 years will be nothing like the last 20 years'. Later in the podcast the question comes up 'what if nothing happens' and we spend some time discussing that thought. | 5/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 5 - BioChar with Steve Brick | In this episode we sit down with Steve Brick of the International Biochar Initiative (IBI). The goal of the podcast was to get a clearer understanding of what exactly Biochar is and what are the benefits. We also discuss whether or not Biochar is the silver bullet of solving our climate problem. | 5/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 4 - Lowesville Seminar Recap | Attendees of the ChrisMartenson.com Lowesville seminar return to give us a rundown on the events and topics discussed. | 5/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 3b - Biodiesel interview with Graydon Blair | In this episode we talk with Graydon Blair of UtahBiodiesel and ask him how we can use Biodiesel in our daily life. We talk about brewing our oil diesel and what types of cars or generators will use Biodiesel. | 5/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 3a - The Biodiesel interview with Graydon Blair | Graydon Blair of UtahBiodiesel talks with us about Biodiesel. In the first episode (3a) we discuss the macroeconomics of Biodiesel (Can we switch off of fossil fuel depedency?) and the political environment. In the second episode (3b) we look at ways to use Biodiesel in our personal lives. | 5/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2 - We list the Goals of our Podcast | In our second episode we oultine our goals for the "Two Beers With Steve" podcast. We also have a roundtable discussion of current forum postings on the ChrisMartenson.com website. | 5/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 108 Episodes |
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I first came across this podcast in the forums of chrismartenson.com and immediately found it to be an excellent adjunct to the forum content. Since that first episode the podcast and the conversations have only got better. Thanks Steve for taking the time to put this podcast together. Cheers!
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