Podcasts by The Bart DZ Podcast

Too Many Beans (Part 2) from 2023-11-20T15:43:14

I'm on the porch again harvesting bean seeds....

Too Many Beans, Too Little Time... from 2023-11-17T06:57:49

Hey everyone! I've been busy as heck with work, but here's an episode I recorded while harvesting some bean seeds from the 2023 growing season.

w/ Jon E. Rector--Tales from the Cross from 2023-10-30T16:20:52

Happy Halloween everybody! Jon E. Rector comes back to tell us some stories from his time living at the Lost Cross house in Carbondale, which is a famous basement-show venue for local and travel...

Trying to Hold Back Tomorrow from 2023-10-26T12:48:35

I'm outside under the stars again, trying to hold back tomorrow so I don't have to go back to work, while also letting my arm heal.

Summer Gives Way to Fall from 2023-10-14T23:46:13

Summer is giving way to fall and I'm hanging out at home again...

Hanging Out Under the Full Moon from 2023-10-10T12:45:37

It's the end of September and I'm hanging out under the full moon.

Doing Everything That You Have to Do from 2023-09-24T22:39:19

Walking around outside in the middle of the night, reflecting on how my life has become too boring.

Driving Back From Sparta, IL from 2023-09-09T22:44:10

Hang out with me as I drive back home after making a detour down to Smoked N' Smashed in Sparta, IL to pick up some ribs.

I'm Back from Break!--Overcoming the Summer Slowdown from 2023-09-02T21:48:59

My short, summer break from the podcast is over and now it's time to get back into it!

w/ Zach--Internet Memes #5, my controversial stance on sourdough, and attempting 75 Hard from 2023-07-26T00:38:50

*Enjoy the rest of your summer break and I'll see you in a few weeks!*

Installment #5 of exploring weird memes on the internet.

"Way Downtown" Banjoe and Danielle Live from 2023-07-26T00:14:13

Live from the Bart DZ podcast!

w/ Banjo Joe and Danielle--Bluegrass, Renovating an Old School Bus, and the 'Van Life' from 2023-07-18T21:43:24

Banjo Joe McCamish and Danielle Hartline join us to discuss the current state of bluegrass music, as well as their project of renovating an old school bus to live in while they travel out west o...

Frank Holten State Park from 2023-07-18T02:47:38

Hanging out at Frank Holten State Park as a summer thunderstorm blows in.

w/ Mike Martin--Looking Back on Moloko Plus aka Last Laugh and the "Careless Years" from 2023-07-10T12:46:50

Mike Martin joins us to discuss how it all went down with Moloko Plus/Last Laugh, one of the best Carbondale punk bands of all time--as well as where life took him after the band broke up.

Driving Back From Belleville from 2023-07-05T22:25:04

Listen to me rant as I drive back from a long day of delivery driving.

Cranking it Up w/ Scott from Crank from 2023-06-25T14:56:29

Scott from the C'dale 90's rock band Crank joins us to discuss the bands' history as well as how he plans to prepare for Crank's upcoming show at PKs on Thursday, June 29th.

w/ Jon E. Rector--Part 2 "The Reckless Years" and Beyond from 2023-06-13T22:42:21

In this episode Jon E. details how the Waxdolls were cast out of the Christian punk rock scene, and eventually went on to record "The Reckless Years"

Driving Back From O'Fallon from 2023-06-13T22:12:02

Hang out with me as I take the backroads home from O'Fallon, IL!

w/ Jon Ruddick--From Ridin' in the Rodeo to Owning and Operating a Cannabis Smoke Lounge in Harrisburg, IL from 2023-05-30T21:05:23

The Bart DZ podcast is on the road in Harrisburg, IL to speak with Jon Ruddick of Three Mile Hideaway Smoke Lounge! In this episode we recap the 2nd Growcast Cultivator's Cup (most of which ...

w/ Jon E. Rector--Christian Punk's Influence on C'dale Bands of the 1990s, and Genesis of the Waxdolls from 2023-05-21T22:54:29

Long-time punk scene veteran Jon E. Rector joins us to pay tribute to Carbondale music legend Robbie Stokes who passed away recently. We also discuss the southern Illinois Christian punk scene&#...

2023 Morel Season Recap and Annoying Internet Memes #3 w/ Zach from 2023-05-17T00:36:01

Talking about the 2023 morel season, future of the podcast, and annoying internet memes...

Oklahoma Adventure Recap from 2023-05-11T12:45:42

In this episode I take a detour up to Trail of Tears State Park in Jackson, MO to recap my trip to Oklahoma City, where I attended the Growcast podcast's 2023 Community Cup.

w/ Adam Fletcher--The Days of Moloko Plus, Team Aids, Waxdolls... from 2023-05-03T23:35:08

Adam Fletcher of the Copyrights and Acumen joins us to discuss Carbondale punk bands of the 1990's like Moloko Plus, Team Aids, and the Waxdolls, among others.

w/ Dance Instructors Amber Blakeslee and Jen Walter from 2023-04-27T00:09:40

Dance Instructors Amber Blakeslee and Jen Walter join me to discuss how to dance if you don't feel like dancing but are being prompted to anyway, as well as all the different options one has...

w/ Roman Rathert--Golden age of comic books, the problematic legacy of Stan Lee, and future of print media from 2023-04-11T13:55:53

Roman Rathert of the JerkComic YouTube channel joins us to discuss the world of comic books!

w/ guest Mike "Taz" Kartje--Diving into the History of the Punk Music Scene in Carbondale, IL from 2023-03-31T00:03:40

Guest Mike "Taz" Kartje of Diet Christ and The Acumen joins us to discuss the history of the punk rock scene in Carbondale, IL.

Internet Memes that Drive Me Nuts w/ Zach #2 from 2023-03-20T00:05:03

A second installment of the internet meme series with guest Zach Huskey.

Deactivation from Walmart Spark, dental health (follow-up), coolest guitars I've played recently from 2023-03-01T13:44:31

It's been a little while since I uploaded a new episode, but life has been pretty intense these last few weeks. In this one I talk about how I was recently deactivated from the Walmart Spark app...

7 Internet Behaviors/Memes That Drive Me Nuts--w/ Zach Huskey from 2023-02-03T02:24:26

You know what drives me nuts on the internet?--These things! With special guest Zach Huskey.

w/ Elizabeth Donald--Writer, Educator, and Mother from 2023-01-22T23:41:37

Elizabeth Donald joins us to talk about her career as a writer, educator, as well as being a mother, and how she keeps it all together. You can follow Elizabeth at:

elizabethdonald.com Listen

w/ Eren Corvin--Writer and Jiu-jitsu Practitioner from 2023-01-16T00:07:21

Check out this interview with my friend Eren Corvin, who is a writer and jiu-jitsu practitioner, as she offers us a window into the world of jiu-jitsu competitions.

Reflections on 'Thai Stick' by Peter Maguire and Mike Ritter from 2023-01-05T23:32:30

My reflections on the non-fiction book 'Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade' by Peter Maguire and Mike Ritter.

Reading of Short Story "Winter Elders" by Shawn Vestal from 2022-12-29T21:55:59

On this episode I read Shawn Vestal's short story "Winter Elders" from the 2015 Pushcart Prize Collection.

Christmas Hangout!--Frozen Pipes + Other Trailer Maintenance Stories from 2022-12-26T23:54:53

Join me for a casual Christmas hangout while I recount stories of trying to keep the pipes from freezing at trailers I've owned in the past.

Dental Hygiene, What I'm Thankful For, Kanye "Ye" West from 2022-12-05T22:18:27

In this episode I try to compress a bunch of things I've learned about dental health into one episode, and then I move on to cataloging what I'm thankful for in life.

I've Decided to Retire from the "Scarcity Mindset" from 2022-11-10T13:48:39

Join me live from my retirement party down in Giant City Park as I retire from the "scarcity mindset"

Halloween Special--Reading of Short Story "The Clown" by Mark Mayer from 2022-11-07T13:53:36

In this special Halloween episode, I read Mark Mayer's short story "The Clown" from the Summer 2018 issue of American Short Fiction.

Sometimes We All Must Play the Fool from 2022-09-30T12:49:17

Join me as I drive from the Raddle the Bottoms festival to Harrisburg, IL for the grower's meetup.

Driving Back to Carbondale from 2022-09-21T21:53:41

Join me for this mini episode where I try out recording a podcast as I drive back home to Carbondale from Edwardsville.

w/ guest Zach Huskey--Tailoring your pants, Guitar Center etiquette, dealing with wild snakes..... from 2022-09-05T18:12:29

Returning guest Zach Huskey stops by to help me test out my interview setup!

***RELAUNCH*** Where I've been and future goals from 2022-08-28T18:17

I'm back after a long hiatus now that I've graduated from grad school and addressed some health issues. In this episode I talk about where I am in life right now and where I want to be in the ne...

FINAL EPISODE: Ascending to a Higher Plane of Consciousness from 2021-07-14T22:48:53

It's been a good run--thank you to all my listeners! I will be back with a new podcast soon, but it's time for me to go on a bit of a hiatus so I can get my physical health in order.

Should I Try to Retire From Grinding? from 2021-05-19T14:02:46

I've been pushing a fast-pace in my daily life, almost since I became an adult. Is it time to hang up my jersey? Or do I have no choice but to continue on the way things are?

What's Coming Up from 2021-05-10T23:46:58

I'm back from a bit of a hiatus and I just wanted to make a quick episode about where I've been, and where I want to take the podcast in the coming months. Thanks for tuning in!

Cannabis Cultivation Resources for Illinois Medical Patients from 2021-01-22T23:53:40

A comprehensive guide of hand-picked resources on growing medical cannabis that will turn you into an expert overnight!

Setting Up an Indoor Medical Grow When You're BAF from 2021-01-14T21:44:21

How to set up an indoor medical grow when you're super broke.

Herb: Dubblemint Skunk

Drink: Excel 'Southside Stout'

Reading: Lydia Millet 'A Children's Bible' Listen

Becoming a More Well-Rounded Person from 2021-01-09T00:32:20

Reflection is important. That's why in this episode I look back over the past six months and take stock of the ups and downs. I also talk about the trials of having a pre-Industrial Age sleep sc...

Mid-Semester Backyard Fire from 2020-10-27T21:59:22

Join me as I hang out in my backyard trying to light a wood fire, while also reflecting on the first half of what has turned out to be one of the busiest school semesters I've ever had.  Listen

Where is My Life Taking Me? from 2020-08-28T00:54:11

Join me as I do a thought exercise, considering what the distant future may hold for me.

What It's Like Being an Uber Eats Driver During the Coronavirus Pandemic from 2020-08-09T23:43:02

In this solo episode I talk about what it's like to work for Uber Eats during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Food Deserts: A Discussion w/ Monica Brennan, Luke HT, and Zach Huskey from 2020-07-20T20:57:16

Do you live in or near a food desert? Our relationship with food systems affect our finances, and our lives, on many levels. Special guests Monica Brennan of Brooklyn's Hot Bread Kitchen, Luke H...

On the Road: Eastern Colorado and Kanopolis Lake, Kansas (Part 2) from 2020-06-24T20:14:35

Part 2 of my camping adventure out west. Review of Strawberry Cough flower, "Caviar", and Ghost Train Haze live resin.

On the Road: Mushroom Rock State Park, Kansas and Boulder, Colorado (Part 1) from 2020-06-14T16:16:07

Can you still tent camp in America? I aim to find out in this episode as I travel west to Kansas and Colorado.

My Coronavirus Test Results from 2020-06-04T15:35:26

In this episode I journal the process of getting a Covid-19 test, and I also reveal the results of my test.

Life Changes on the Horizon from 2020-05-31T20:53:34

Zach joins me again as we talk about life changes, the future of cannabis, and I also tell a story about my day working for Uber Eats.

2020 Illinois Legal Cannabis Guide/Rant from 2020-05-27T21:12:35

On January 1st of this year Illinois legalized cannabis for recreational use. In this solo episode I share my thoughts on how the movement is developing. I also talk about the best cannabis prod...

Introduction/Morel Season 2020 Recap from 2020-05-23T22:30:08

Welcome to the Bart DZ podcast! In this episode I introduce the show and am also joined by my friend and local mushroom hunter Zach Huskey as we talk about hunting morels through the coronavirus...