Pointers Podcast

*This episode was recorded Monday, November 21st, 2022. (I am currently out of town for 12 days) In this episode, I sit down with Julian again from On The Clock to discuss some overreactions as well as somethings we think people need should be "under reacting" to. Find out what that means in this podcast. Enjoy! Check Out On The Clock: Twitter @OnT…

In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Stoltzfus, a fellow educator with Penn State Extension specializing in food safety considerations for produce growers. We spend the episode discussing the Food Safety Modernization Act as it pertains to produce growers, including what growers should be considering in their operations, how to know if the regulat…

In this episode, I sit down with Julian Mendelsohn from On The Clock to hand out grades on all 30 NBA teams and why from the first month of the season. This one was a lot of fun and you might find some being a little spicy! Check Out On The Clock: Twitter @OnThe_ClockBB https://twitter.com/OnThe_ClockBB @CalebMueller23 https://twitter.com/calebmuel…

In this episode, we interview Elsa Sanchez and Tom Ford on avoiding, diagnosing, and managing soluble salt buildup in high tunnel soils. Email us at producepointers@psu.edu if you need more information on the topics we discuss. Hosts: Leah Fronk and Glen Bupp, Penn State Extension Image: G. Bupp, Penn State Extension We are having five webinars in …

I want to first off say how thankful I am for the support over the last 100 episodes. This is an important milestone statistically in the podcast world as well personally because it showed me how dedicated to this I have tried to be. Again, thank you to everyone who supported me, the show or both over the last 2 years. It is greatly appreciated. In…

In this episode, I welcome back my guys Karl Heiser and Alex Cervantes from The Jimmer Range Podcast. These guys have been crushing the TikTok/College Basketball game and have some great expertise on this upcoming season. We discuss 21 varying topics and have some great laughs along the way. Jimmer Range (Alex & Karl) Links: Twitter: @CervantesPAle…

In this episode, I discuss whether various topics through the first 2 weeks of the NBA season are news worthy or snooze worthy. Everything from Kyrie Irving, to injuries, to teams struggling. You won't want to miss it! Let us know your thoughts on social media or via the contact page on our website! If you enjoy the show or love basketball, subscri…

In this episode, we bring back resident Thunder fan and host of The Ten O Nine Podcast Grayson Hill. He came ready to overreact to the 1st week of the NBA season! Graysons Socials: https://twitter.com/grayson_hill https://twitter.com/TheTenONine https://thetenonine.com/ Let us know your thoughts on social media or via the contact page on our websit…

In this episode, I bring on my guys Caleb and Julian from On The Clock for our first collaboration on my feed. We do a draft in which we select whether we think a team will have more wins than losses or more losses than wins. At the end, we rapid fire their award picks for the NBA season! Check Out On The Clock: Twitter @OnThe_ClockBB https://twitt…

In this episode, I discuss my Eastern and Western conference rankings, award predictions and at the very end predict who I think makes the Finals and who wins! Question of the show: Is candy corn trash? Let us know your thoughts on social media or via the contact page on our website! If you enjoy the show or love basketball, subscribe and give us a…

Announcement regarding the show moving forward. We appreciate your support and understanding. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Josh has decided to step away from the show. Despite this being a very tough decision, all Is well between the two of us. Content will still be coming. Trevor will continue to make content, provide basketball analysis, and…

A discussion with the Director of Ag Analytical Services Lab at Penn State, John Spargo, helps growers understand the best time and method to take a soil sample. We also talk about the shelf life of a sample and tips on mailing and/or delivering soil to the lab. John highlights quality control measures the lab uses to ensure accuracy. Listen in to …

Recorded: 09/13/22 Hosts: Karly, Leah, Glen The season is winding down for many field-grown vegetables. In this episode, we discuss some unique issues in the field that gave us some challenges. As always, email us at producepointers@psu.edu if you need more information on the topics we discuss. Photo: G. Bupp, Penn State Extension We are having fiv…

In this episode, we have on a very special guest, Dr. Nick Elam who is the creator of the famous basketball ending called the "Elam Ending". The Elam Ending has been used in leagues like The Basketball Tournament, Canadian Elite Basketball League and as of this upcoming season... the NBA G League! We spend an hour talking about the creation of, the…

Recorded: May 10, 2022 Today we have Senior Extension Associate Kathy Demchak on the podcast to talk about strawberries. Kathy works with a variety of berry crops at Penn State. We’ll cover the difference between matted row and plasticulture strawberries, questions to ask your plant suppliers, and an update on disease and insect management. Hosts: …

In this episode, we break down the Donovan Mitchell trade and its impact on the league (0:12). Then, we bring back the game "Would You Rather?" with Donovan Mitchell edition. (Shoutout to the Pick A Side Podcast for the idea for the game) (29:21). Lastly, we discuss what is happening in the EuroBasket where Georgian and Turkish players are fighting…

Recorded 08/30/2022 Despite dry weather across much of PA, today’s production update starts with tomato disease issues. Other topics discussed include mentions of honeybee and pollination guidance from Extension apiculturists and disease and insect pressure on brassica crops, including the evasive Harlequin bug. Downy mildew is debated since it’s b…

In this episode, we bring back our friend from Rockets Twitter James Piercey as he go against a new face to the show Biased Will in some Houston Rockets themed TRIVIA Showdown! Whether you are a Rockets fan or not, you will be entertained with this one! Find out where these two guys end up on the leaderboards! Check out James and Will's Socials! Ja…

Managing powdery mildew is a top priority of pumpkin growers. Powdery mildew has the potential to weaken plants, decrease leaf cover, and make pumpkin handles weak. Listen to Dr. Beth Gugino, Penn State plant pathologist, as she describes cultural and chemical controls for this common pathogen. Also covered are other pumpkin diseases such as phytop…

Recorded: 08/16/22 Pennsylvania has had a bout of erratic rain. Extended periods of dry weather are causing irrigation concerns for growers, especially in the central and eastern parts of the state. Other issues discussed in this episode are post-harvest cooling, phytophthora, and stink bugs. As always, email us at producepointers@psu.edu if you ne…

In this episode, we bring back our friends from The Domestic Draft Podcast, Evan and Dan! They go head to head in Fantasy Football themed TRIVIA Showdown since we care about more than just basketball and the FFLOP (fantasy football league of podcasts) is back for year 2! Evan and Dan invited us back to this league so we catch up and then fight it o…

Today's guest is Dr. Brian Nault, who has been researching insect ecology and pest management in vegetable crops at Cornell for over 20 years. He joins us to discuss management options for corn earworm, how sweet corn pest management has changed over time, and why corn earworm has been and will continue to be such a difficult problem for sweet corn…

In this episode, we make Josh the happiest Charlotte Hornets fan in the world and we do an entire TRIVIA Showdown based on his favorite team... THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS! Please enjoy this funny episode of TRIVIA Showdown. Stick around the whole time, you might learn something today! :) We enjoyed having Evan Birchmore and Darian Thomas on this podcast…

This episode is a fun one! This is episode 3 of our TRIVIA Showdown summer series. In this one, we pay tribute to the late, great Bill Russell with Boston Celtics themed TRIVIA Showdown. Find out who will come out on top between Tyler James vs Caleb Watkins! Tyler's Socials Twitter: @CelticsSocial https://twitter.com/CelticsSocial @TylerJamesNBA ht…

Recorded: 08/02/22 Pennsylvania is known for its deer; unfortunately, they’ve been wreaking havoc on farmers this year. Are you aware of different fencing options and Pennsylvania’s red tag program for farmers? In this update, we’ll talk about some ways to deal with deer, basil downy mildew, ozone damage in pumpkins, and blossom-end rot. As always,…

Okay... this is hands down the funniest episode we have ever posted. We had a blast doing this as you can tell by the length. Please enjoy this hilarious episode of college basketball themed TRIVIA with Ryan, Alex and Karl! Ryan Hammer's Links: Twitter: @RyanHammer09 https://twitter.com/ryanhammer09 Instagram: @RyanHammer9 https://www.instagram.com…

In this episode, we kick off our series "TRIVIA Showdown" with a great matchup! We bring back Grayson Hill and Nick LaVere! At the top, Grayson gives us an update on how "The Ten O Nine Podcast" and Nick gives us an update on the happenings of NABL (National Ability Basketball League). This episode is wild and hilarious! ENJOY! Nicks Socials: https…

Today's guest is Dr. Sara May, the head diagnostician at the Penn State Plant Disease Clinic (PDC). Located in Buckhout Lab on the University Park campus, Dr. May’s lab processes between 1,500 to 2,000 plant samples each year. In this episode, we will discuss how vegetable and small fruit growers can utilize the services that the PDC offers to PA r…

Recorded: 07/19/22 Pennsylvania has had a bout of dry weather, almost pushing the state into drought conditions. This was followed by heavy rain events that can alleviate the drought and bring disease conditions. Today we discuss some surprise insects and diseases to keep an eye out for. We also offer an update on the movement of downy mildew and s…

This episode gets off to a hilarious start! You won't want to miss it! In this episode, we break down what it means for DeAndre Ayton to be back on the Phoenix Suns (0:18) Next, we discuss potential trade destinations for Donovan Mitchell (18:33) Then, we give flowers to the Portland Trail Blazers for winning the Summer League championship and to K…

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on NBA Summer League so far through 4 days as well as a victory lap on how well the Kings have been doing (0:18). Then, we give an update on what happened in Free Agency since we last recorded as well as DeAndre Ayton rumored destinations (26:47). Lastly, we preview TBT (aka The Basketball Tournament)! We ta…

In this episode, we discuss possible scenarios for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's future (0:18). Then, we go through all of the trades and free agent signings we liked and disliked through the 1st week of Free Agency (40:19). Lastly, we recap what Sacramento has done in Free Agency and what we might've done differently (1:18:29). Let us know your …

In this episode, we have featured guest Ryan Hammer on to discuss winners and losers from this years draft (0:19), break down how each of our teams (Hawks, Hornets & Lakers) did in the draft (38:46) and debate the biggest steals and draft promises (1:08:36)! This one was a lot of fun. We hope you enjoy! Big thanks to Ryan for coming on! Below are a…

Recorded: 06/21/22 With active weather comes the need to anticipate disease and pest movement. Today we discuss the movement of downy mildew, phytophthora, bacterial diseases in allium and crucifers, and self-inflicted herbicide damage. Listen in to hear about these topics and more. 2022 PA Vegetable and Berry Current Issues for June 21 Hosts: Glen…

Recorded: 06/07/22 Production is in full swing all over Pennsylvania. Today we discuss Botryosphaeria on blueberry, sunscald on strawberries, slugs, cucumber beetles, and our IPM monitoring system. Listen in to hear about these topics and more. 2022 PA Vegetable and Berry Current Issues for June 7 Do you have a question you would like us to answer?…

Recorded: 05/24/22 Today we give an update on vegetable and small fruit production as we see it from around the state, starting from the ground up. Pests and diseases affecting roots, nutrient deficiencies in high-tunnel crops, and identifying herbicide damage are included in the mix. Tune in to hear what is going on in PA. 2022 PA Vegetable and Be…

Recorded: 05/10/22 Today we give an update on vegetable and small fruit production as we see it from around the state. High tunnel insects, late frosts, and strawberry issues are included in the mix. Tune in to hear what is going on in PA. Hosts: Glen, Karly, Leah We are having five webinars in 2023! Join the team for excellent information and PA p…

In this episode, we get kinda fired up about the topics listed in the title. First, we recap the 2022 NBA Finals and give our thoughts on the series (0:20) Next, we discuss Kenny Atkinson not taking the Hornets head coaching job after previously being announced as head coach (25:13) Then, we talk through Kyrie Irving's possible offseason scenarios …

In this episode, we’re joined by Tom Ford, who is a fellow horticulture educator with Penn State Extension and has worked in extension in three states for nearly 40 years! Tom has extensive expertise in vegetables, small fruit, tree fruit, and ornamentals in both field settings and protected culture settings. We spend the episode recapping the 2021…

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Steve Reiners, who is a professor of Horticulture at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY. His research and extension program support the profitability and sustainability of New York’s processing vegetable industry through improvements in fertility management, irrigation, optimizing plant populations, crop establishme…

Glen Bupp, Leah Fronk, and Dr. Karly Regan are horticulture educators with Penn State Extension. They all serve on the Vegetable and Small Fruit sub-team. In this episode, you will learn a little about the interests and research experience of the hosts. Hosts: Glen Bupp, Leah Fronk, Karly Regan, Penn State Do you have a question you would like us t…

In this episode, we brought back "The Conductor of Chaos", Mr. Tyler Rucker to complete out full 1st round mock! We alternate picks and discuss and debate what we would do if we were the people making these picks! OUR YOUTUBE IS LIVE! CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW! Tylers Work: Twitter: @tyler_rucker @backcourtv @noceilingsNBA www.noceilingsnba.com http…

In this pod, we have our honorary Trivia host Grayson Hill on to talk about this years version of "The Jrue Holiday Effect" with Andrew Wiggins (0:18). Then, we continue our segment we are politely calling "Saving Sacramento". This week we discuss what we would with Kings center Richaun Holmes moving forward (18:57). Lastly, we sadly concluded this…

In this episode, Josh is temporarily out without his voice so Grayson steps in to co host with Trevor. They discuss Draymond's intensity, best lineups in crunch time, Al Horford's Finals MVP case and much more (0:18) Then, Trevor and Grayson try their best to make up for missing TRIVIA :( by attempting to guess together the June 7th edition of Poel…

In this episode, we have a great conversation with James regarding what the Rockets should do with the 3rd and 17th overall picks in this years NBA Draft. We also play a game of "This or That" where we find his preference on similar prospects. Lastly, we discuss the future of the team and its timeline, Kevin Porter Jr, and Christian Wood trades! Gi…

In this episode, we bring on one of our childhood best friends who just so happens to be a Celtics fan. We preview the Finals from both sides of the matchup and give our predictions (0:27). Then, Caleb joins us for "Fixing Sacramento" segment. Find out how we can improve the Kings this week (33:12) Lastly, Caleb has come prepared with a 4 point TRI…

In this wild episode, we discuss the Conference Finals so far through 3 games (0:53). Next, we talk about the Hornets and Lakers having weirdly similar potential head coach candidates (31:10). Then, Josh introduces a new segment we graciously are titling, "Fixing the Sacramento Kings". I think you can tell where this is headed (43:22). Lastly, Josh…

In this episode, we sit down with friend of the show Grayson Hill to live react to the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. Then, we discuss the results and what they potentially entail for some of the teams at the top as well as what it means for his OKC Thunder. Lastly, we play "High or Low" and get Grayson's picks for the Eastern and Western Conference Final…

In this jam packed pod, we play a little game called "Would You Rather?". We debate whether would take Devin Booker over a specific player named (0:52). Next, we discuss the biggest things we learned from the first 2 rounds of the postseason (34:40). Then, we briefly give our picks for the Conference Finals (53:19). Lastly, Trevor has an opportunit…

In this episode, we break down the Dillion Brook's and Jordan Poole plays that caused injuries in the Golden State vs Memphis series (0:48). Next, we discuss what the Philadelphia 76ers did to obtain a $50,000 fine by the NBA surrounding Joel Embiid's return to series (16:13) Then, we debate what potential candidate would be the best fit and who we…