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The EarthWorks Podcast

EarthWorks
Turf Management
Biological Soil Management
Golf Course Management
Agronomy
Earthworks
Soil Management
Soil Health
Soil Biology
Regenerative Agriculture
Golf
Sustainability
Pasatiempo Golf Club
Country Club Of Spartanburg
Alister Mackenzie
Aerification
Water Management
Thatch Layer
Sustainable Agriculture
Amino Acids
Covid-19

The EarthWorks Podcast is a series of interviews and conversations hosted by many of the EarthWorks agronomists, featuring friends from the turf industry. Interviews include noted golf course superintendents, industry experts, agronomists and business people. These conversations are designed to inform and entertain. EarthWorks has been a leader in the discussion of Biological Soil Management and h... more

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John Reilly is an old friend of The EarthWorks Podcast who always brings great turf conversations and plenty of laughs. Recently, John found himself facing a transition many longtime superintendents eventually encounter: moving on after losing a posi... more

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Jack Higgins visits Tim Falvey at historic Inwood Country Club on Long Island for a tour of the property and a conversation about golf, turf management, course architecture, and restoration.

Tim shares how he and his team are working to bring Inwood... more

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Kevin Hicks reconnects with John Szklinski, his first boss out of college, for a conversation covering nearly four decades in golf course management.

John’s career began at age 16 on a golf course near State College, Pennsylvania, before taking him ... more

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Jack Higgins visits Churchill Downs for an on-site conversation with Track Superintendent Jamie Richardson about the unique challenges of managing one of horse racing’s most demanding turf surfaces. Jamie explains how the track transitions from cool-... more

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Recent Guests

John Szklinski
Former boss and golf course superintendent
Desert Forest, Desert Highlands, Southern Hills, Charlotte Country Club
Episode: The EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with John Szklinski - From the U.S. Open to a $30 Million Renovation.
Jamie Richardson
Track manager at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs
Episode: The EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Jamie Richardson, Churchill Downs
Jerry Brunetti
Founder of EarthWorks; noted speaker in regenerative agriculture
EarthWorks
Episode: The EW Podcast - Still Learning with Jerry
Joel Simmons
Earth Works agronomist and industry veteran
Earth Works
Episode: The EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Tyler Bloom
Peter McCormick
Industry figure, former TurfNet founder and longtime turf industry contributor
TurfNet / EarthWorks Podcast
Episode: The EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Peter McCormick - Retirement 101
Dr. James White
Professor from Rutgers University in plant biology/pathology
Rutgers University
Episode: The EW Podcast - Joel Simmons & Jack Higgins with Dr. James White, Rutgers University
Moe Robinson
Joined TurfRad as a key advocate and expert on the TurfRad system
TurfRad
Episode: The EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Moe Robinson - turfRad
Ryan Severidt
Director of Grounds at Woodmont Country Club
Woodmont Country Club
Episode: The EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Ryan Severidt
Scott McLean
Plant Healthcare Expert
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Episode: The EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Scott McLean - The Davey Tree Expert Company

Hosts

Jack Higgins
Guest/Co-host, Earth Works team member on multiple episodes
Joel Simmons
Host and long-time Earth Works agronomist, industry veteran

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Needs more substance, less fluff.

    Looking for education, too much wasted airtime. Too much ego, lacking genuine substance. Heavily golf slanted.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RedsFan87
    United States9 months ago
  • A must listen!

    Always very entertaining and informative 👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Destrukta
    Australia2 years ago
  • Awesome

    I down load three or four the night before and enjoy while I cut greens and other things. Usually two for greens, four for fairways. Time just cruises a long.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    turf and curling ice dude
    Canada4 years ago

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The show is praised for depth on soil biology and sustainable turf practices.
Guests and hosts are seen as knowledgeable, approachable, and passionate about mentorship and education.
Listeners appreciate practical, field-tested turf insights and candid conversations with industry veterans.
Some episodes are criticized for feeling overly golf-focused and slow at times.

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The EW Podcast - Jack Higgins with Jamie Richardson, Churchill Downs
Q: Tell me what you guys just finished doing to the track.
We finished racing on June 28th, scalp the turf down to about a half inch, vacuum off debris, and reset the surface with a coring/dressing process before sprigging Bermuda, followed by a staged overseed plan to balance Bermuda and cool-season grasses through the fall.
The EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Lawrence Mayhew - The Chemistry Behind Healthy Soil
Q: How does rhizophagy change our understanding of soil biology?
Rhizophagy shows microbes cycling between soil and roots, facilitated by plant exudates and reactive oxygen species, effectively delivering nutrients to the plant and sustaining microbial life in the rhizosphere, which reframes soil management and product development for better bioavailability.
The EW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Lawrence Mayhew - The Chemistry Behind Healthy Soil
Q: What are humic substances and why were they controversial in the early days?
Humic substances are natural carbon-rich materials that help release nutrients; regulation once prevented claiming their benefits on labels, which limited their use and required regulators to clarify what could be claimed. The discussion explains how this shaped industry practices and pushed for validated methods.
The EW Podcast - Joel Simmons & Jack Higgins with Dr. James White, Rutgers University
Q: How did you identify rhizophagy, and what mechanisms allow you to observe it?
Discovery came through microscopy and the development of reactive oxygen staining to visualize microbe interactions at root tips; over years, seeing microbes enter root cells, become protoplasts, and then re-emerge in different forms confirmed a cyclic, internal-to-external microbial exchange.
The EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with Jeff Gullikson, CGCS
Q: What was the role of partnerships in growing the program?
Partnerships with the USGA, Toro Foundation, Syngenta, and later GCSA were crucial to funding, national reach, and alignment with growth and development goals for the game, helping to standardize curriculum and enable field trips across many states.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The EarthWorks Podcast

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

This show features in-depth conversations with turf industry professionals, agronomists, researchers, and business leaders who work at athletic fields, golf courses, and agricultural firms. Episodes commonly explore soil biology, mineralization, carbon-based fertility, turf management technologies, and practical strategies for course maintenance, seed development, and environmental sustainability. A standout aspect is the emphasis on biology-forward soil management and hands-on field insights, with practitioners sharing real-world case studies, product programs, and mentorship dynamics that shape careers andindustry trends. The format often blends technical depth with personal career stories, offering listeners actionable takeaways for impr... more

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Recent guests on The EarthWorks Podcast include:

1. John Szklinski
2. Jamie Richardson
3. Jerry Brunetti
4. Joel Simmons
5. Peter McCormick
6. Dr. James White
7. Moe Robinson
8. Ryan Severidt

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