The Mike Nowak Show

Recent Episodes

Puppets Pick Apart Plastic Myths

Posted January 15, 2022 • 02:08:38

The 2020 Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is coming to Chicago this week. We talk to its founder, Blair Thomas, and to artist Robin Frohardt,...

How to Create The Healthy Garden

Posted January 8, 2022 • 02:03:32

We start a brand new year with a brand new book. The Healthy Garden: Simple Steps for a Greener World is written by a couple of gardening pros--Kathleen...

It’s a Wonderful Slice 2021!

Posted December 18, 2021 • 02:00:22

Mike and Peggy wrap up 2021 with their annual presentation of It's a Wonderful Slice of It's a Wonderful Life, featuring an all-star cast of friends...

How to Provide Good Food Through Growing Solutions

Posted December 11, 2021 • 02:10:50

This Sunday we explore how different groups work to provide healthy, local food to the Chicago region, while sometimes improving the lives of the people...

Exploring Sustainability Myths and Solutions

Posted December 4, 2021 • 02:11:47

On Sunday's show, we look at how to grow food sustainably. Is that permaculture? Or regenerative gardening? How about appropriate horticulture? We'll...