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Artwork for Homesteading and Permaculture by Paul Wheaton

Homesteading and Permaculture by Paul Wheaton

paul wheaton
Permaculture
Gardening
Homesteading
Hugelkultur
Rocket Mass Heaters
Rocket Mass Heater
Sustainable Living
Wheaton Labs
Community Building
Soil Health
Community Gardening
Food Preservation
Organic Farming
Heat Pumps
GEMCOD
Nutrition
Hawaii
Skip Program
Wood Stoves
Sustainable Communities
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Artwork for Homesteading and Permaculture by Paul Wheaton

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Cheryl’s interview continues with the topics moving onto clothes washing, with Paul still using Oasis detergent but is looking for alternatives and Cheryl uses baking soda. And on the topic of things Cheryl’s neighbours find weird – paddock shift sy... more

Paul sits down to be interviewed by Cheryl, seeing as he’s started to loose track of what he has and hasn’t talked about and promptly started discussing bananas, why buying organic ones is definitely better, and some of the things Cheryl does that ma... more

Paul and Samantha go on a walk around basecamp to plant things along the trail, find some morel mushrooms, and discuss what they’ve been finding, the Native American Camas or Quamash, the blossoming trees, and how the hugelkulturs over at Beacon Foo... more

Paul sits down with Samantha to have a free-for-all on various topics, such as the eat-what-you-grow verses grow-what-you-eat philosophies, with Paul falling into the former camp with his fondness for sunchokes, some on the Gardening Gardeners progra... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Falk
A permaculture expert based on the East Coast of the United States specializing in sustainable heating solutions and practices.
Episode: Podcast 733 – How to heat your home at minus 100 degrees – Part 3
Stephen Brooks
Permaculture expert and community builder with experience in creating sustainable communities.
Episode: Podcast 724 – Creating Permaculture Communities with Stephen Brooks – Part 1
Zac Efron
Actor known for his role in popular films, featured in a Netflix documentary on sustainable living.
Netflix
Episode: Podcast 724 – Creating Permaculture Communities with Stephen Brooks – Part 1
John Tero
Permaculture enthusiast seeking consultation
Episode: Podcast 669 – John Tero’s Consultation – Part 1
Peter Vandenberg
The Batchbox guy and math expert for Rocket Mass Heaters Plus
Rocket Mass Heaters Plus
Episode: Podcast 653 – Free Heat for Every Home – Part 1
Steve Blankentrip
Permaculture enthusiast and promoter of Wheaton Labs
Episode: Podcast 653 – Free Heat for Every Home – Part 1

Host

Paul Wheaton
Host of the show and founder of Permies; central figure in permaculture, homesteading discussions, and the Wheaton Labs ecosystem.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 199 ratings
  • Thank you Paul

    Paul I have been a podcast listener from way back like around 2010 or something. Love to listen while I drive or ride. I have only now started to try my hand at growing (2021). Been working on planting as many different fruit and nut trees on my property as I can. Up to 20 trees with two of everything (on 1.02 acres in Louisiana). Keep going with everything you are doing because some of us are slow to follow your lead but we are out here trying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dhwant2be
    United States3 years ago
  • A must listen!

    Brilliant show! You get to learn so much on here, valuable info and tips!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claribelleee
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Mr nobody

    Hey Paul got some pretty bad reviews

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    81 van
    United States5 years ago
  • Essential listening to any permaculturist or just looking for awesome inspiration

    Paul’s podcast may appear a little esoteric. That’s because he’s talking about a subject he’s passionate about - permaculture. Permaculture is also a hard subject to get your head around. The fasts way to get that knowledge is listening to these podcasts and heading over to his website, which is what I did. It wont be long before they begin to make so much sense as your head fills with the awesomeness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kateminster
    United States5 years ago
  • This podcast is only for cool people :-)

    Paul Wheaton is not for everybody, and that’s OK. For one, the dude curses. A fair amount. (There’s a reason it’s marked “explicit.”) Next the things he proposes are pretty far from the mainstream. Probably past your comfort level. I like listening to this podcast because it’s about building a better world through learning new things, instead of being angry at bad guys. Lord knows there’s enough to be angry about. Spend some time pondering alternatives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BikeMac
    United States5 years ago

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Guests and topics are seen as inspiring and resource-rich for serious homesteaders.
Listeners praise practical permaculture guidance and community-building focus.
Fans value in-depth, hands-on conversations and project updates.
Some listeners note long-form rambles and strong language can be polarizing.

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Podcast 733 – How to heat your home at minus 100 degrees – Part 3
Q: How do you compare the efficiency of a rocket mass heater to other wood heating systems?
A rocket mass heater offers a significantly higher efficiency and can retain much more heat compared to traditional wood stoves, whose exit temperatures are much higher and lose more heat.
Podcast 733 – How to heat your home at minus 100 degrees – Part 3
Q: What are your thoughts on achieving one-tenth of the wood use compared to a modern wood stove?
While many find that claim hard to believe, it may be achievable if conventional wood stoves are operated inefficiently, as they often are.
Podcast 726 – Permaculture Smackdown 32 – Homestead Gumption – Part 1
Q: What do they need to do right now to get into the boot camp?
Send in a hundred bucks for application processing, and fill out a questionnaire to apply for the next boot camp starting date.
Podcast 726 – Permaculture Smackdown 32 – Homestead Gumption – Part 1
Q: What advice would we give to people who have not experienced this?
They should experience it first somewhere that it's already working.
Podcast 719 – An Eye Towards AI – Part 1
Q: What should I study if I'm thinking about going to college?
It depends on your career plan kind of path; if you need a degree for your intended career, then that may justify the cost, but otherwise, alternatives like boot camps are encouraged.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on hands-on homesteading, permaculture, and resilient living, with a strong emphasis on community-built projects, practical gardening, and self-sufficiency. Episodes thread together long-form conversations about paddock shifts, edible landscapes, building at Wheaton Labs, and hands-on routines like soil-building, foraging, and food preservation, often interspersed with book and movie discussions and updates on ongoing projects. A notable trait is the mix of deep technical know-how with personal storytelling, community-focused experiments, and a willingness to challenge mainstream food systems and consumer habits. Listeners are likely drawn to pragmatic, philosophy-forward approaches to sustainable living, with an appetite f... more

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