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“This is a clear-eyed, practical, engaging and frequently amusing look at what it takes to keep a modest homestead up and running. I listened to all the episodes years ago when I was going through a lengthy serious illness. There’s an episode near the end of the series recounting a harrowing pig...”Read full review »
KayFromNowhere via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/22
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“I am listiening while I grade papers AND taking notes! Thank you for sharing all your success and failures!”
Asmithlib via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/22
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“I have been listening to these slowly for the past 2 years and love love LOVE them! For the past few months I haven’t been able to listen because of some technical issue. I checked on multiple devices and multiple times per week and FINALLY today it was back up and running! I think my boss was...”Read full review »
jgz_afJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/22
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“I love the show and was listening thru the episodes. Now I can’t listen to the episodes. I hope they come back some day. There is a lot of content I was looking forward to learning from.”
TJ54776 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/22
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“This podcast is amazing. I just started in 2022 and am sad that I am no longer able to download/ listen to the episodes. I keep checking every week in hopes that it is available again. 🤞🏻🤞🏻”
Awesome App for first time mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/22
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“I sure hope the hosts decide to restart.”
wyehdd eudhcdbdbs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/22
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“This is my favorite podcast. The hosts of this podcast are very likable and the podcast is informative and fun.
I listened to it years ago, but am thinking about starting it again. Since originally listening to this podcast, we have started growing a large veggie garden, have raised meat and...”Read full review »
nastie nate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/21
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“Well-now I don't feel so bad about my meltdown on what HAD to be the hottest day ever when building a sheep shed with my sweet husband. I can laugh with you - been there done that!!! Seriously though I'm learning so much from you two!”Read full review »
farming at 50 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/20
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“Binge listening from the beginning all the way to the end will give you all the feels.”
AugustJacquel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/20
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“I just started getting into podcasts and I LOVE listening to you guys! I’m only a few episodes in but I’m loving all the great information!”
thisissofreakingay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/20
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“Want to be talked down to by an aged teenager than this is your place ....maaan, I mean duuude.”
Cuzkimo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/20
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“I love listening to your podcast. I hope by the time I finish listening to every episode you upload just one more!!”
Lovingthisgamee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/20
“I’m only on episode 33 but I am loving this podcast. I am about 1-2 years away from my final military move back to my home province where I plan to purchase a home in the country and start my own little farm. We are planning to start very small and build if it works for us and I am learning and...”Read full review »
Farmer Jenny someday via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/15/20
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“I love your podcast but you should do more Questions!”
Warrior Kid 645890123456 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/20
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“I LOVE THIS PODCAST THE SCHEDULE IS A BIT SPOTTY BUT THE INFORMATION IS PRICELESS.”
Michlle adkins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/20
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“Fun and informative”
HollyGrace2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/20
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“YESSSSSSS OH MY GOD MORE EPISODES IM SOOO HAPPY THANK YOU ANDY AND KELLY YAYAHAYAYAYAYAHAHAYAYHA IM SO EXCITED I LOVE YOU GUYS THANK YOU FOR RETURNING EVEN IF ITS BRIEFLY”
-demie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/20
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“Couldn’t believe it when my ‘recently updated’ podcast list showed Chicken Thistle Farm! Found you a couple of years ago & have listened to all the episodes ( & yes, I’m one of those who found it helps me to fall asleep! But I have made sure I re-listened to the bits I’d missed)! Very sad...”Read full review »
YogiLisaUK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/29/20
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“This podcast was simply one of my favorites. Even after they cut the airwaves and disappeared I could catch up and listen to them. Unfortunately today I went to download some episodes to find out that they’re no longer available. This is unfortunate.”
Juiced Machine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/20
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“What a fantastic Podcast. I discovered you in August 2019 and listened to a couple of CoopCasts per day on my daily commute. You have been great traveling companions for a few months. You hit a magic formula just by being yourselves. Great information - you convinced me not to farm pigs, great...”Read full review »
Davefromaustralia via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/01/20
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“I love Coop Cast! I binge listened to it this spring as we started our first season of homesteading. Andy and Kelli are such a great team, adding so much beyond just information. I’ve laughed a ton and have even cried listening to their journey. I have listened to many homesteading type podcasts...”Read full review »
MinimalPi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/19
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“I somehow found you guys when my husband and I moved to our own little piece of land almost a year ago. With your guidance we have started growing our own little farm and I feel like you guys are my people—we started with chickens (for meat and layers), we built a hoop house and have plans for a...”Read full review »
AubreySchin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“I started listening to the Coopcast at the beginning of 2019. I listen in the car during my hour commute every day to and from school. I have laughed, cried, and really enjoyed every episode so far. I’m only on episode 124, but I can’t imagine being done in 40ish episodes. Farmer Andy and Kelly...”Read full review »
OmahaWendyl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/19
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“Currently on episode 83 and am still entertained. Wish I would have discovered this podcast when it was current so I could have contributed to requested audience participation. I constantly laugh out loud while listening. Thanks!”
tjistle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/19
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“I am only on episode 30 and I hope you consider coming back to the coopcast. You both have been an inspiration as I slowly start gardening and raising chickens (laying hens) for my family. Meat birds are planned for the future and I found a farm not too far from me that I can volunteer on...”Read full review »
JackBobby03 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/19
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“3 years since the last podcast was produced and I STILL cannot find a farming/gardening/homesteading podcast that I like as much as the Coopcast. Andy and Kelli were so pragmatic, entertaining, and just...real. I never felt like they had an agenda (well except Kelli’s agenda) so I felt like I was...”Read full review »
Hikergirl48 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/19
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“Really hope you guys make more pods xx
(From the 24 year old garden/farm chick in syd)”
hungaryformaltesers via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/10/19
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“I absolutely love this podcast. Farmer Andy and Farm Manager Kelly make me laugh out loud while listening at work. I love what you guys are doing with your farm. You guys are doing what I hope to do someday when I can afford to get some land. Very grateful to have found you guys!”
AnimalAdvocate1532 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/18
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“Just discovered this podcast a few weeks ago and started listening from the beginning, was so sad when I realized you guys are not putting out any new episodes. But, love it so much I’m going to stick with it and listen to all of them.”
ladyroxanne via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/10/18
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“Fantastic podcast! I just started listening about two weeks ago after a suggestion from the Homesteady podcast. They warned me that Chicken Thistle Farms had stopped podcasting, but with over 150 casts available, I’ll be listening for at least another few weeks. Andy and Kelly are fantastic,...”Read full review »
chickenlip via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/18
“Love all the stories about running the farm, choosing crops and taking care of animals! The husband seems to really want to talk about his political ideas which are boring. I can get half baked political arguments anywhere, the farm stuff is what makes this channel special.”
GwendyH via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/10/18
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“Just started Episode 1 the other day and I am already on 10! cant wait to see how it all goes :)”
Gordonzzzzzx via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/31/18
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“I love this show. Informative and fun to listen to. The "vibe" is great even when talking about something that frosts your cookies!”Read full review »
LisaAustralia via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/30/17
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“I just found you this year and binge listening while doing my homestead chores- hope you guys are doing fantastically but wish you were coopcasting still”
greenleyacres via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/17
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“Andy this so you can be at 550 reviews, I know how much they mean to you. I listen to y'all at my work every day. I am averaging are 50-60 coopcasts a week! This has been one of the most helpful podcasts I have ever listened too, I am learnign so much about how to farm and how not to do...”Read full review »
Texan3570 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/17
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“Love listening!! Despite not ever living on a farm or really living near one, i can listen and dream that I do haha.
I do have a specific review for episode 72. From a woman who's given birth.. you were discussing Katniss love/hate relationship with Andy a few days after giving birth. She...”Read full review »
H3ath3r2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/14/17
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“The coop cast in my option is the perfect way to start my morning commute. Hour drive in to work and an hour drive home. There's structure where there needs structure along with fun lite hearted banter feels like the listener is sitting at your table with you. Very informative, keep up the...”Read full review »
Big Daddy Baltimore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/17
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“I recently moved to a small hobby-farm property. We have 27 acres, and I'm so excited to play! Your podcast is helping me decide where to start, and on what scale. With what I'm learning from you, I feel more confident that with proper planning, I can successfully provide much more...”Read full review »
Simpsons FarmVille via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/17
“Andy and Kelli, I thoroughly appreciate your honesty and transparency. I miiiight be on my second round of listening to it beginning to end! You've made me a more informed consumer and researcher, made me decide to frequent the farmers market in lieu of a CSA, and given great recipes so we...”Read full review »
PlaiderPillar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/17
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“If you like to think, dream, laugh, or cry...this is for you.”
psychopixy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/17
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“I'm listening to everything 5 years later and started with the last episode. Still loving hearing about the adventure though!”Read full review »
Steve987554332 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/17
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“I found your podcast sometime after your March 2016 coopcast. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about your experiences and I became more and more melancholy as I neared your final episodes. It was the feeling I get when I finish a good book; sad it's over, but grateful for the exposure....”Read full review »
Evergold412 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/17
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“I really enjoyed listening to these folks. It's too bad they don't podcast any longer.”Read full review »
Farmer Sask via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/26/17
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“Where do I start? Well, I'm new to CTFCC, literally started at episode one about a month ago. Although I'm now still lingering in 2012 at episode 20, my entire aspiration for a small hobby farm has altogether completely changed thanks to you guys. Now I'm getting into diversifying...”Read full review »
CCTV Guru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/17
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“I've listened to 90 episodes so far and love every one. I've moved back to the country on a couple acres in southern CA and have many desires to at least start with chickens and gardens! Cheers to you both!”Read full review »
bigdogtiki via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/17
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“You guys have great chemistry, and are very informative. Can't wait to start my own little farm.”Read full review »
Scottrgjg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/17
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“I'm a huge gardening, homesteading geek! I love your show, the 2 of you work so good together on your show. Thanks for your stories and tips.”Read full review »
Gggcxevjjgfxdd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/17
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“Great podcast to listen to. They do an excellent job of revealing the different dynamics that go into making a small farm work in a fun and quirky way.”
HogHelper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/17
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“Great show, just found it. I will be listening to every single episode!!!”
Richieb62040 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/17
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