Podcast 757 – Does a Wofati need Concrete Footings? – Part 2
September 19, 2026
Todd McDonald’s consultation on the subject of wofati construction continues into more general lessons learned from Paul’s experience with building them, such as paranoia about drainage being a virtue, and making sure they have a toilet system within 100ft, or indoors, ideally. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion […]
Podcast 756 – Does a Wofati need Concrete Footings? – Part 1
September 17, 2026
One Todd McDonald has foolishly parted with actual money to ask Paul about his experiences with building Wofatis, specifically about the weight capacity of the footings and weather he needs to add concrete or “dead men”, as Paul had added to Allerton Abbey to shore up the posts. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes […]
Podcast 755 – The Challenges of Building Community – Part 2
August 30, 2026
Paul, Kay, Julia, Samantha, and Ash Jackson continue discussing the challenges of building intentional communities, Paul’s desire to eat at the same tables as everyone else more than once a week, how to filter noble people for the top, and potentially splitting bootcamp into 2 when it fills up. Support the podcast on Patreon Show […]
Podcast 754 – The Challenges of Building Community – Part 1
August 28, 2026
Paul sits down with Kay, Julia, Samantha, and Ash Jackson, to talk about Permaculture Thorns, his work in progress book about the difficult realities of building permaculture community, and what he’s learned from the online Permies.com community. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of this podcast on this […]
Podcast 753 – The Twisted Feels of Being Angry at Good Guys – Part 3
August 13, 2026
Paul’s discussion with Ash Jackson, Derek T, and Samantha continues with more on community living and finding the right one, some ways to cool a house (Rocket Mass Heaters can still help here), and how to start people off with new ideas without overwhelming them. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More […]
Podcast 752 – The Twisted Feels of Being Angry at Good Guys – Part 2
August 10, 2026
Paul, Ash Jackson, Derek T, and Samantha continue discussing a selection of ways in which they see people trying to do the right thing and not quite getting it, such as insisting on heat pumps, or not flying under any circumstances, with some more the decline of communities in urban areas. Support the podcast on […]
Podcast 751 – The Twisted Feels of Being Angry at Good Guys – Part 1
August 8, 2026
Paul sits down with Samantha, Derek T, and Ash Jackson to weigh in on the native verses non-native plant debate (with the hidden 3rd option to just grow food), lament on Paul’s rep as the light bulb guy, and some on the environmental and ecological effects of cattle and rotational grazing. Support the podcast on […]
Podcast 750 – Lab Cats – Part 2
July 9, 2026
Paul and Stephen continue talkinging about cats, how the semi-feral cats at the lab are treated, the new cathouses built into the Library and the Solarium for both their safety and casual observation, and how many other people (such as Bill Mollison) have very different standards of cat-care. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes […]
Podcast 749 – Lab Cats – Part 1
July 7, 2026
Paul and Stephen sit down to talk about the internet’s favourite topic: cats. And how they fit into permaculture. Honest. From Jocelyn persuading one to clear a chipmunk infestation in a day, Stephen’s favourite Donkey, to Paul’s care plan, there’s a surprising amount to talk about. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion […]
Paul, the tinpot dictator, continues being interviewed by SuburbanBiology on his Building a Better World book, his experience with the north west power planning council, how drama sabotages almost all intentional communities, SKIP, and what Paul wants his legacy to be. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of […]
