The Homestead Podcast

Carol and Jamie bring two very different perspectives to The Homestead Podcast, and that contrast is what makes it interesting. Jamie homesteads in an urban setting, while Carol runs a full farm, so between them they cover the full spectrum of what self-sufficient living looks like depending on where you are. The show pulls questions directly from the Small Farm, Sustainability & Homestead Living Facebook group, which means episodes address real problems that real people are dealing with right now. Topics range from seed saving and fall garden planning to raw milk production, cast iron care, fermenting, pickling, and herbal remedies. The podcast is still relatively young with 28 episodes, and production comes out roughly every 10 days. Episodes focus heavily on food preservation techniques like canning and freeze-drying, along with practical kitchen skills such as making butter, kombucha, and cream cheese from scratch. Carol and Jamie have a friendly, conversational dynamic that makes the information easy to absorb. They clearly enjoy what they do, and that enthusiasm comes through without feeling forced. The show is clean-rated and free, making it accessible to a wide audience. If you are newer to homesteading and want a podcast that answers the kinds of questions you are probably already asking in online groups, this is a solid pick. The dual urban-and-rural perspective is genuinely useful for figuring out what's realistic for your own situation.