I was recently (Feb 12) interviewed on the podcast One Bite Is Everything (OBIE) to discuss my concept of a self-sufficiency gardening food system. It was entitled, “Is a Parallel Food System Possible?” I liked that. Although I’ve often referred to it as an alternative food system, I think I like parallel better; it just has a little more weight.

OBIE ranks in the top 3% of podcasts globally, with 25,000 listeners a month. A high percentage of them listens all they way through the episodes and then shares them with others. It’s not hard to see why they do so well: it’s because of the host, Dana Diprima. She is exceptionally articulate, informative, well-organized, and compelling. She not only complements her guests, she makes them look good by providing well-researched context. And she doesn’t just chit-chat, she delivers solid quality.

In any case, I think it came out very well. It’s such a treat to have a host set the stage, so you just give your take on what she provides in the way of pertinent background. She really adds heft and insight to your whole message. See what you think: 39 minutes.