The Arb League Podcast

Join us as we talk with Derrick Martin at the Kansas Arborists Association Shade Tree conference 2024 in Manhattan, KS where he gave a presentation on work positioning. He tells us about his journey with trees, beginning with landscaping, tree work, running ropes, feeding chippers, climbing trees, and becoming a mentor, educator, and brand ambassador. We discuss the importance of good mentorship,...

Join us as we talk with plant pathologist, Chelsi Abbott about plant pathology, fungi, life, and many other topics. You won't want to miss this one. Host: Ryan Rastok with Lawrence Arborists https://lawrencearborists.com/ Guest: Chelsi Abbott  Recorded by Ryan Rastok Produced by Cain Robberson and Ryan Rastok  Engineered by Cain Robberson  Music:  Morse code sketch: Randolph Schwering Bass: O...

Episode 005: Elevating Arboriculture with Craig Bachmann and Tree133. Our guest is Craig Bachmann who is a Certified Arborist, ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, Manager and Lead Arborist at the North Seattle based tree company, Tree133. He is a public speaker, writer, and safety trainer. You can find more information about Craig and Tree133 at https://www.tree133.com/ . We talk about business, arb...

Episode 004: In this weeks episode, we open with the second installment of the Climber Zero and PWNY Boy saga. Climber Zero finds himself transported to 1975 in the midst of a duck and cover drill. Will he escape nuclear doom and poisonous pesticides? Stay tuned and find out.  In this episode, we discuss trees, pesticides, regulations, and environmental law with our guest Dr. Karl Brooks. Dr. Broo...

Episode 003: On this weeks episode, we have an interview with the Horticulture and Forestry Manager at City of Lawrence, KS and Adjunct Professor of Horticulture/Arboriculture at JCCC, Tyler Fike. We talk about how Tyler got into the tree industry and his early experiences working with trees for the city of Lawrence. Recorded by Ryan Rastok and Cain Robberson. Produced by Ryan Rastok and Cain Robb...

Episode 002: On this weeks episode, we have the first installment of "Climber Zero and Pwny Boy" entitled "Pruning Noir" and an interview with Dan Tims, owner of Shamrock Tree Service. We talk about how Dan got into the tree industry and his early experiences as an arborist and business owner. Recorded by Ryan Rastok and Cain Robberson. Produced by Ryan Rastok and Cain Robberso...

This is the intro episode to The Arb League Podcast where we talk about what The Arb League is all about and when the host and and founder, Ryan Rastok, realized he wanted to make trees a major part of his life.  This is our dialogue with trees. This is the Arb League  Recorded by Ryan Rastok and Cain Robberson.  Produced by Ryan Rastok and Cain Robberson. Engineered by Cain Robberson.