The Garden Fresh Podcast

Have you ever found yourself contemplating the intricacies of adulting? From navigating relationships, coping with unexpected scenarios to dealing with a toxic workplace, we've all been there. On this podcast, my wife Mary Kate, a clinical mental health therapist, joins me to share her insights on these subjects, drawing from her rich experience in the field.  Imagine coming home to find a ca...

Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff, your heart pounding, as you prepare to scale the heights. This adrenaline-fueled experience is what rock climber Chris Royer and Mason discuss as they take us through a thrilling journey of climbing, music, culture and personal growth. We get a glimpse into Chris's humble beginnings scrambling trees and bouldering in the Rocky Mountains, to mastering r...

On today's episode Mason welcomes stand up comedian Wyatt Cote. Wyatt talks about a wild experience, one in which he was shipped out to a wilderness program that was framed as a "troubled teen  rehabilitation program". In the dead of night he was awaken to two strange men, telling Wyatt to come with them for what he was lead to believe was just going to be three weeks. Three weeks b...

On today's episode Mason welcomes stand up comedian Bair. After returning to Arkansas due to the covid shutdowns of Las Angeles, Bair decided to try to build up the comedy scene here in Little Rock. Bair and Mason discuss the creation of Bair's production company along with the struggles of making it as a young comic. This episode is packed with great stories and loads of laughs!  Find B...

On today's episode Mason welcomes a new friend Sofiya Stasiv. As a first generation immigrant from Ukraine, Sofiya has had unique journey chasing success. We talk about her adventures as an entrepreneur building a business in a new untapped space. We also discuss Ukraine and her close ties with the family remaining in the country. Overall a very interesting discussion! Find Sofiya here: https...

On today's episode Mason welcomes Eric Crawford. Through ups and downs, Eric has managed to build a life that he has grown to be proud of. On this episode we talk about what lead Eric to leave small town Arkansas for an opportunity of a lifetime in San Francisco. We hear stories, we learn and we share a few laughs along the way. Join us for another episode of The Garden Fresh Podcast! Find Er...

On this week’s solo episode Mason talks love and how we need it. We to love and be loved and we don’t always know hat that looks like and all to often we find ourselves in a situation that felt right or we assumed that is what we were supposed to be doing later to find out we made the wrong decision in the beginning. Give yourself a break, we are all humans and we are supposed to make mistakes. Lo...

On this week's podcast Mason welcomes filmmaker Andrew McNeece. Andrew recently released his documentary "Undammed: A Buffalo River Adventure".  We are built to be satisfied by the passions of our interest, happiness is knowing that you tried.    Find Andrew here:  https://www.instagram.com/blufflinemedia/ https://www.blufflinemedia.com/ Watch: "Undammed: A Bullalo River Advent...

On this week's podcast Mason welcomes another Mason, Mason Bendigo. Mason and Mason cover some real thought provoking topics this week which include does your mother know best, can woodshop turn you into a women, and what will Mason be doing when he's 81? Join us for that and much more. As always ride or get rode! Find Mason Bendigo here:  https://www.breathinairpodcast.com/ https://www....

On this week's podcast Mason welcomes back a long time friend Cody Hawkins. This episode is jam packed with some down right goofiness. Cody & Mason disscuse all of the drama that is happening today in pop culture. Your not too famous to be lame, can you learn how to cheat with something inside of you and a caller explains that sometimes if you try hard enough you can overcome adversity. A...

On this week's podcast Mason welcomes a long time friend and former business partner Gage McIntosh. The boys set down to solve all of the worlds dire issues. They tackle the Andrew Tate situation, are children just weak humans, preacher's daughters and much more! As always ride or get rode! Leave us a voice message by calling the Garden Fresh Hotline (501) 683-9594 Podcast Merch!!! https...

On this week's episode Mason welcomes Founder & Owner of Blue Sail Coffee, Kyle Tabor. Kyle prides himself on being a master coffee hunter and has proclaimed himself as "The Coffee Explorer". Mason asks about Kyle's adventures, what it was like starting a business as a 21 year old,  and his everlasting journey to find the best coffee in the world. There is a bunch of savory...

On this week's episode Mason welcomes an old friend and a alleged cousin Taylor Farber. Taylor is a practicing mental health professional and as you will hear the mother of the party! Taylor and Mason discuss the hard hitting issues like, can men and women actually be platonic friends, how far will $100 go, and do you know when local stripers are in your presents.  Join us for that and much m...

Camp Arkansas' Jacob Slaton joins Mason this week on the podcast to talk all things camping in Arkansas. Jacob and Mason find common ground in the beauty the "Natural State" has to offer. Follow along as Mason askes Jacob all about the Creation of his growing Map company and the expansion into new products. www.camparkansas.co  https://www.instagram.com/camparkansas/ Spotify & A...

On today's podcast Mason sets down with Austin Jones. Austin is an avid traveler who brings stories from the road and explains how his time in the Marine Corps shaped him into the person he is today. We're coming in hot with stories on this one!   Support the pod!  https://www.liinks.co/mason.r.gardner Support the show

On today's podcast Mason welcomes back the podcast's first recurring guest High School Basketball Coach Jimmy Prowse, along with an old friend, local funny man and future cohost of "Beers & Deers Outdoors" Cody Hawkins. This episode is a funny one! The guys talk about topics ranging from nature's ultimate strong man, how much poop is too much poop for the mailman, Maso...

On today's podcast Mason and producer Wyatt tackle their first solo podcast. Join them as Mason talks about a wide range of subjects that have been weighing on him. W yatt finds out more about Mason's past and teaches us about Kevin Bacon's tentacles! Suport the pod!  https://www.liinks.co/mason.r.gardner Support the show

On this episode Mason sets down with a new friend Matthew Black.  Today we cover a wide variety of topics ranging from how to start training our minds to be more forward thinking about personal finance to is Luck real and all things in between. Matthew brings alot of wisdom and solid philosophies to this episode so we might have actually learned a few things! Tune in and find out!   Support the po...

On this episode Mason sets down with an old friend John Zimmerman.  Join us as we tackle all of today's pressing issues. Things like shrunken head Childbirth, John Daly's daily health regimen, are mushrooms a good way to stay awake and much more!    Support the podcast by visiting our sponsor! Capture unique videos and film like the pros with the Wiral LITE cable camera kit. https://www....

On this episode Mason sets down with his close friend Alyssa Linn. Join them as they discuss all the hot button issues.  Fist fighting for booze, wrestling with hospital patients, and of course animal reproductive rights!  Support the podcast by visiting our sponsor! Capture unique videos and film like the pros with the Wiral LITE cable camera kit. https://www.wiralcam.com/#GardenFresh Support the...

Mason sets down with Jimmy Prowse, an old friend. In this episode they discuss Jimmy's unusual diet, his career as a high school basketball coach and teacher, how to not behave at a wedding and much more! Support the podcast by visiting our sponsor! Capture unique videos and film like the pros with the Wiral LITE cable camera kit. https://www.wiralcam.com/#GardenFresh Support the show