I miss you guys so much. I’m sure y’all are super busy. I can’t wait for y’all to come back.

I’ve listened to almost all of the podcasts. Historically, I’ve enjoyed the homesteading content but the last years worth of episodes are more religious. I’m catholic so it’s interesting but not what I’m really here for.

In general I enjoy these discussions. I do find some topics a bit odd/off. Take, for instance, Episode 86’s ‘duty to provide a large home to your wife and family’…please don’t stretch the Word of God to justify your choice to have a large home. I say this as a Christian, homeschooling wife in a large home on a farm! This is only one example, but there have been several instances where I scratch my head a bit and would probably enjoy some light debate if I were sitting in the room with them. I do believe should be careful in our faith to not let our choices and beliefs be applied to the Bible for the sake of justifying said choices and beliefs…and certainly be careful with being publicly dogmatic about personal family dynamics. We do have to trust that God has us where he wants us, and will lead us where we want to go, no matter the environment or situation. Overall I do enjoy the discussions on farming, community, and faith. I’m not Catholic and yet enjoy understanding the ritual and reason behind the practices of Catholicism. 10/5/23: touché, @Farmsteadmeatsmith; though I might debate that there is nothing more beautiful than the creation e of our lord and savior, who was not borne of flesh but of Lord and Spirit, then his ultimate sacrifice for we who are mere flesh; including on behalf of his own mother. Mary is but flesh and vessel. Pride…is it not the first of the catholic seven deadly sins? 😉🙂

Episode 72 literally brought me to tears. Listen to it. This is the way God made this good world for us to enjoy. His ways are the right ways and all his paths are just.

We have been homesteading for four years, and listened to this podcast the entire time. Brandon and Shannon have walked us through mindset changes, encouraged us on the bad days, and taught us practical advice on home butchery and preserving the meat harvest. I cannot imagine doing this without the wisdom they’ve shared. I recommend this podcast for anyone who is curious about where food comes from, or who wants to be a conscientious omnivore.

If you want to hear two amazing people discuss with humility and grace the simple life of homesteading, this is the podcast for you. I will never tire of listening to Brandon and Lauren as they banter about all things homestead. I have learned a great deal from them and been inspired to take up the work of recovering old world methods of raising, butchering, and curing (or cooking) meat.

Great discussion.

I have really enjoyed listening to this podcast and have learned so much already in just a few episodes. The combination of humbly presenting real-world knowledge and engaging us deeply in the intricacies of animal husbandry while throwing in some humor has made it such a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for bringing out into the world the lost art of animal husbandry and a deep connection to the natural world.

Thanks for empowering us to kick fear to the curb and just do it! You guys are the best!

From a pessimistic internet user, Brandon and Lauren actually know what they are talking about! We were introduced to “The Anatomy of Thrift” series years ago by a great friend who got us into raising and slaughtering hogs. Through all the wonderful work these 2 have done, we have now confidently progressed to the stage of hanging hams in our kitchen and roasting whole pigs in our smoker! Their podcasts have only served to give us more tools by which we can enjoy the raising, slaughtering, and eating of animals. Rest assured, the information contained in this podcast is ........ very good. God Bless the Sheards!

Brandon and Lauren are constantly triggering intelligent, focused and beneficial information and discussions. If you don’t learn about meat and farming from this podcast series and the very least your English will be so much stronger.

On a desire to lead my family on a journey of growing much of our own food I stumbled on this podcast. Brandon and Lauren’s dialogue is refreshing and thought provoking. I binged listened 12 hours while on a road trip and it felt like I was in their shop with them.

Well spoken, well produced with astounding thematic variety carefully wrapped around the story or revival of artisan butchery. It’s refreshing to listen to where the confluence of an intentioned, deliberate life, grounded in craft, place, and tradition.

Loving listening and learning!! New the podcast, but recognized Brandon from Youtube videos we had found last season which we had also learned so much from as we harvested our first pasture raised pigs. New to homesteading as well as to running a ranch in rural Alaska... we have been immersed in both for a year and a half and over that time have learned so much and have SO MUCH more to learn! This podcast, as well as the videos we have found, have been so helpful as we have stumbled along. I appreciate your sharing your knowledge, your humblness in your experience and your encouragement to know that we will always have opportuities to grow as we go. Looking forward to more podcasts and to hands on in person learning opportunities together soon!

This guy and his family are amazing! Been watching his videos on YouTube for some time now. Didn’t know they had a podcast! Very informative stuff here. He is reviving lost knowledge. Must listen if you are into farming, feeding your family, and learning new skills.

I’m so thrilled that this podcast exists! The level of intellectual dialogue that goes on is astonishing. I feel smarter after listening to Brandon & Lauren talk about anything, let alone one of my favorite subjects. I know it’s difficult to do what they do and still put out the best content on the web for improving the economy of your kitchen. Thanks so much guys. Cb75

I consumed the first 3 episodes in 1 day! Give me more please!

I've been following the work of the hosts of this podcast for several years now, via YouTube, articles that they've written, and through their email newsletter. They are adventurous and inspiring people, who make their living by bringing back into focus traditional practices of preparing meat, from hoof to fork. They tell their tales with an eloquence that is pleasant to the mind. I have finally reached a point in my life where I can raise my own meat, and I look forward to using some of the practices that they teach to make my meat most enjoyable. Thank you, Brandon and Lauren, for all of your hard work and your willingness to share what you've learned. I hope that this podcast allows you to reach new audiences, and brings you enough success to inspire you to keep telling your story to the world.