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Doomer Optimism

Doomer Optimism
Doomer Optimism
Regenerative Agriculture
Community Building
Climate Change
Agriculture
Homesteading
Sustainable Agriculture
Artificial Intelligence
Renewable Energy
Permaculture
Local Food Systems
Parenting
Agrarianism
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Sustainability
Community
Sustainable Living
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Doomer Optimism is a podcast dedicated to discovering regenerative paths forward, highlighting the people working for a better world, and connecting seekers to doers. Beyond that, it's pretty much a $hitshow. Enjoy!

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I met Stephen this summer at the Woodcrest Bruderhof + DO + Savage Collective event in NY. Alan from Plough suggested Stephen for a panel and he instantly agreed! He gave a fantastic talk about the wonderful characters in his neighborhood, and the ve... more

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Jason initiated this get together of some of the original DO crew to discuss the life, work and legacy of Wendell Berry. It is no secret that Berry’s work has been an animating force for nearly everyone orbiting DO, especially those of us interested ... more

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Every once in a while someone comes into the DO world and it is so clear how well they fit in it’s amazing you hadn’t found them yet! This is true of Mike, Chicagoan, Northsider (boo!), who has a vision for how to make good things in the world and is... more

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This episode explores how Josh and Hannah Centers built Chapter House, a publishing project designed to restore beautiful, culturally literate children’s books to homeschool families. From Homer and Shakespeare to Beowulf, Greek myth, and Our Island ... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Healy
Founder/operator of a food manufacturing and packaging factory; urban planning background
Wilmot Productions, Pet-A-Pet
Episode: DO 311 - Mike Healy Manufacturing Community
Josh Centers
Co-host of Chapter House, homeschooling advocate
Chapter House
Episode: DO 310 - Chapter House with Josh and Hannah Centers
Hannah Centers
Co-host of Chapter House, literature/canon advocate
Chapter House
Episode: DO 310 - Chapter House with Josh and Hannah Centers
Lenny Wells
Georgia pecan expert; extension agent and farmer
University of Georgia Extension / Limestone Creek Pecans
Episode: DO 308 - Growing Pecans with Lenny Wells
Jacob Hundt
Founder of Thoreau College; educator in the micro-college movement
Thoreau College
Episode: DO 307 - Microcolleges with Jacob Hundt
Jackson Solway
Creator of the New Athens city concept, former tech recruiter and branding professional
Move to New Athens
Episode: DO 306 - Building New Athens with Jackson Solway
Seth Harris
Partner at Orthodox Masonry
Orthodox Masonry
Episode: DO 305 - Orthodox Masonry
Patrick Lemmon
Co-founder of Orthodox Masonry
Orthodox Masonry
Episode: DO 305 - Orthodox Masonry
Alicia Pederson
Creator of Courtyard Urbanism, developer/designer
Courtyard Urbanist (development effort)
Episode: DO 304 - Courtyard Urbanism with Alicia Pederson

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Ashley
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Jason Mauck
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Nate
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • AI episode

    The review (or debate or whatever that was supposed to be) of Hart’s book was unlistenable. The fellow who fancies himself so important as to use voice altering technology should not opine on books he has not read. Please don’t waste our time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mongrel82
    United States2 years ago
  • The content is sometimes interesting, but a lot of the guests are not very good speakers, and the pod producer doesn't edit to make it more listenable. Also the audio quality is sometimes bad.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Aunt Becca
    2 years ago
  • Diverse and Interesting

    I wish the sound quality were better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lynnharding
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful guests

    But Donald is a wet blanket

    Listening to him host feels like slowly sinking to the bottom of a murky swimming pool

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Guntherlloyd
    United States3 years ago
  • There is some good content here, but Ashley's pathological and psychotic hatred and disrespect for "the childless" is really fucked up. She is a real piece of work.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Aunt Becca
    4 years ago

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DO 309 - Bill Kauffman
Q: What do you think you're doing?
The speaker pivots from a critical observation of external forces shaping place to a defense of local, face-to-face community life, outlining how personal acts—like participating in local institutions, supporting neighbors, and telling local stories—help preserve lived culture against homogenizing trends.
DO 299 - Small Scale Production, Henry George, and the Land Value Tax
Q: Is he interested in kind of taking up what you've been doing?
Willy's son is a programmer and does not want to pursue farming full time, though his daughter has worked on the farm.
DO 299 - Small Scale Production, Henry George, and the Land Value Tax
Q: Real quick, how did you get into farming in the first place? What brought you to farming?
Willy indicates personal responsibility and a desire for direct connection to nature and community drove him to farming.
DO 295 - Navigating the Evolution of Meat Production with Greg Gunthorp & Nate
Q: Can you tell us what HACCP?
HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Program, which helps ensure safe food production.
DO 291 - Building an Edible Perennial Nursery with Nick Wrenn of Living Soil Tree Farm
Q: What role do you think food can play in combating our current crises?
Food can address multiple crises, and changing our relationship with it is essential for creating a better world.

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This show covers regenerative, place-based approaches to education, urbanism, agriculture, and sustainable living, often through pragmatic, hands-on conversations with practitioners and builders. Episodes frequently explore open-source infrastructure, local food systems, traditional crafts, and community-oriented urban design, all framed by a mindset of resilience and practical optimism. A standout is the eclectic mix of hosts and guests who connect theory to real-world projects, from micro-college models to courtyard housing and small-scale farming, offering listeners actionable ideas and provocative risk-taking perspectives.

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Recent guests on Doomer Optimism include:

1. Mike Healy
2. Josh Centers
3. Hannah Centers
4. Lenny Wells
5. Jacob Hundt
6. Jackson Solway
7. Seth Harris
8. Patrick Lemmon

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