This week we sit down with cooking savant and water collection expert Jackie Atwell. We discuss birthday parties and bouncy castles then delve into a conversation on cooking and Jackie's culinary passion and history. We then touch on fasting and cooking fats then dive into the major issue around rainwater harvesting and how this simple and overlooked system can save untold amounts of water every year. We finish the conversation with a touching family story and a discussion on nut milks. If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube. We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. This episode was recorded on June 12th 2023

This week we sit down with real estate expert Tim Keis to discuss all things local real estate and business. We start off by chatting about the potential for future transportation in the Fraser Valley, then dive into a discussion on the Agricultural Land Reserve and what we would like to see after 50 years. We then delve into the inner world of the local realtor including finding affordable housing, envelope budgeting, and the reality of owning your own home in our current economy. We chat about Tim's journey to where he is now and we end things with a discussion on extreme vulnerability and success. If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube. We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. This episode was recorded on May 15th 2023

This week we sit down with Titus Varga, entrepreneur and owner of Aurora Café and Roastery. We discuss AI and self-driving cars then dive into the business of coffee and roasting. We listen as our guest relives his background growing up in communist Romania and how he eventually made it to Canada and into the coffee industry. We discuss the finer points of coffee bean roasting and some of the science and economics of coffee culture. We end the conversation with some talk on astrophysics and sci-fi and what truly drives someone to succeed. If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube. We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. This episode was recorded on May 29th 2023

This week we are joined by Danielle from Little Dipper Theatre Co. to discuss her life journey and to promote their upcoming production Wildlight. We begin with discussing the need and presence of theatre in the Fraser Valley, then delve into Danielle's journey through early theatre, to Bangladesh and finally founding Little Dipper Theatre Co. We then chat about the production itself including the plot, all the research that went into it, the process of using devised theatre strategies, and about the questions it wrestles with including destiny, struggle, and more. We also touch on the history of lighthouses in BC. Little Dipper tries to diversify itself in a number of ways that we talk through including its creative process, finding plays, and its progressive artistic approach. WildLight is being put on june 8-11 and 14-17 at the bez arts theatre. tickets are available via Little Dipper Theatre Co social media and website. Please use Promo code PDCWL045 at checkout for 10% off for all Modern Rustic listeners. If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube. We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. This episode was recorded on May 25th 2023

This week we sit down with Lucas Mckinnon, the owner and manager of Cameron James Menswear in Mission. We take a deep dive into the menswear and suit industry, discussing everything from fabrics and innovation to current styles and market fluctuations. We chat about Lucas's strengths and weaknesses going into starting a local business, and his journey from pizza delivery guy to successful entrepreneur, and his passion for the product and the people. We talk regional differences in clothing choices, threadcount, correct terminology for menswear, and helpful tips for men everywhere. We end the discussion with a rundown on proper accessorizing for any occasion. If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube. We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. This episode was recorded on May 8th 2023

This week we sit down with Insect expert Greg Welfing to have him dissect some of our biggest topics around bugs, regenerative agriculture, plants, fungi, and a whole lot more. We dive into a discussion on natural biological solutions to our current agricultural issues facing us today as well as Greg's humble beginnings in terms of his love for the natural world. We talk about genetic diversity in organisms, fungal networks, genetic engineeering, and many examples of invasive species propagation. We also touch on colony collapse disorder and the murder hornets that we are combatting currently. We further discuss our broken food system and how we can find solutions including seasonal produce and insect protein sources. We also touch on the interesting developments in gut health and how it can affect your mental and physical health. We then diverge and cover some space topics including the James Webb telescope, aliens, the universe, and simulation theory. We delve into a number of other topics including apex predators, seed vaults, praying mantises, lyme disease and more. If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube. We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. This episode was recorded on May 1st 2023

This week we sit down with Desire, the mind behind @findyouinthevalley on Instagram. We discuss his journey through life to where he is now and his plans for the future. we discuss his time as a loss prevention officer, his various injuries throughout his career, citizens arrests, and finding your meaning in life. We discuss his passion project @findyouinthevalley, how it came to be, his history with local documentaries and tourism work, and his current projects including a documentary on the Sam Louie Lynching. We dive into what the heart of community means to Desire and his wild Norwalk virus incident and starlink discovery story. We end on a high note by hearing Desire's reason for getting up in the morning and where his true motivation comes from. You can find out more about Desire on instagram at @findyouinthevalley and @findyoumedia and @findyoufilms and also at findyoumedia.ca and findyou.ca If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube. We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. This episode was recorded on April 17th 2023

This week we sit down with Rebecca Senicar, a dairy and beef farmer and ice cream connoisseur. We dive into some heavy discussion on ghosts, the unknown and monster kidneys. We then dig into Rebecca's passion for farming and her love of cows as well as touch on the dairy industry as a whole and the future of farming. We wrap things up with a conversation regarding her flourishing ice cream hobby and the secret to a great homemade artisan ice cream. if anyone wishes to challenge Rebecca to a game of Clue, please get in touch with us and we can set it up! If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube. We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. This episode was recorded on February 17th 2023

This week we sit down with Chadd Bauman, the owner of Circular Harvest, a mycelium farm that is striving to reshape agriculture into a circular, wasteless system. We discuss the ways in which we can change the agricultural landscape through regenerative, sustainable approaches as well as diving into all the interesting science behind the mushroom revolution. We discuss psychedelics, body-controlling cortyceps, mycoremediation, mushrooms that can eat oil, and prehistoric fungi. We also touch on scientific elitism, slime molds, 15 minute cities, chatGPT, feral pigs, and the current and past stigmas surrounding mushrooms. Chadd also enlightens us on the humble beginnings of Circular Harvest, how we can grow mushrooms at home, and the future of fungi. Find out more, support local, and grab your own Mushroom Grow kit at www.circularharvest.ca If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube. We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. This episode was recorded on February 20th 2023

This week we are pleased to welcome trained kinesiologist and health expert Adam Malm to the studio. We break into some interesting topics around Febreeze and space travel but quickly dive into a discussion on exercise, gym life, and motivation. We discuss the importance of cultivating mental strength and discipline, caffeine addiction, diet and fasting, and cold exposure. We tie things off with a few topics like almonds, genital tanning, and tiktok. If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram or Youtube. We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. This episode was recorded on February 13th 2023