While the news on climate change seems pretty dire these days, we asked some of our favorite green divas and green dudes what gives them hope for the future, especially after this crazy covid year! Hear from David Pogue, Harriet Shugarman, Raquel Noboa, Maxine Margo Rubin, Tom Askin, Elly Lessin and of course, Green Divas Meg and Lisa. Enjoy this special Earth Day episode and share the hope! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; Face...
Apr 22, 2021•10 min•Season 14Ep. 16
The Green Diva sisters talk about water -- the many ways we need to consider water as our climate changes. From conservation to rethinking what we plant and even where we chose to live, water is a resource we can't survive without. Mni Wiconi Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Apr 16, 2021•20 min•Season 14Ep. 15
The Green Diva sisters are psyched about spring for so many reasons, and one of them is getting their huge organic garden ready for another growing season. They take some advice from David Pogue's book, How to Prepare for Climate Change and of course have some of their own tips. Also, GD Meg welcomes the newest grand to the family in North Carolina and a GDs at Home segment about exercising at home. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDiva...
Apr 09, 2021•26 min•Season 14Ep. 14
The Green Diva sisters talk to David Pogue about generators and why having backup power is going to be more and more important as we prepare for climate change. They also offer some great tips for keeping a greener and healthier kitchen in this week's GDs @ Home segment. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Mar 26, 2021•24 min•Season 14Ep. 13
David Pogue schools the Green Diva sisters on the variety of ways solar energy is available to homeowners as part of our series based on his book, How to Prepare for Climate Change . The Green Divas also offer some excellent laundry hacks to make your laundry greener AND cleaner. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Mar 17, 2021•26 min•Season 14Ep. 12
The GD sisters talk about how the Biden administration is addressing climate change more aggressively than any other president in history. We need it. NEW segment series based on David Pogue's book, How to Prepare for Climate Change on climate migration and how to incorporate climate change issues into your decision making process if you are considering moving. And can yes, spring is coming (yay!) and we talk about how to reduce the use of plastic and still have great non-toxic cleaning products...
Mar 09, 2021•29 min•Season 14Ep. 11
Many people are starting to hit the wall from being stuck at home and indoors (for most of the country) during a long hard winter, which includes a pandemic. seriously. The GD sisters share ideas for healthy, productive, fun and eco-friendly indoor activities and talk about indoor air pollution and what you can do about it now. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Feb 26, 2021•25 min•Season 14Ep. 10
The GD Sisters were all prepared with a fun Valentine's Day show and well... winter. So, they decided to expand one of the more delicious segments -- chocolate. Not only is it yummy and potentially healthy, there are good reasons to consider how it is grown and who is harvesting and producing it. Chocolate can be an environmental and social nightmare, so enjoy this fun and yummy show! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @G...
Feb 19, 2021•28 min•Season 14Ep. 9
The Green Divas have talked a lot over the years about how dreadful the fashion industry is in terms of the environment and climate change. There definitely have been improvements and the GD sisters have a lot of information and some good news on improvements in the textile industry. And if you love bamboo bedding and towels, you'll appreciate our talk with Scott Brady of Cariloha who informs us about the evolution of bamboo textile manufacturing and why it is a great choice for us, our bodies a...
Feb 10, 2021•35 min•Season 14Ep. 8
The GD sisters got a chance to speak with NY Times best selling author and Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist and one of their favorite CBS Sunday Morning commentators, David Pogue. His new book, How to Prepare for Climate Change: A practical guide to surviving the chaos; is the ultimate guide for everything you need to know about climate change and how to adapt accordingly. Really fun interview packed with helpful information and even a good dose of hope. For even MORE fun, watch The Green...
Jan 23, 2021•34 min•Season 14Ep. 7
Folks, we have a lot of changes to make if we're going to make it on this planet! The GD Sisters talk about how to make changes in our everyday habits that will help lighten our impact on the environment and climate and even our bank accounts. Be the change people. Let's do it! For even MORE fun, watch The Green Divas do this episode on video , and we'd love it if you would check out our YouTube channel . Subscribe and share it up! Thanks in advance... Big thank you to our intern/producer Liv Bu...
Jan 15, 2021•27 min•Season 14Ep. 6
Been a crazy week, but the GD sisters recorded this before the drama at the capitol. In this episode, they look forward to a positive future highlighting extraordinary young people who are already taking big steps towards a healthier, more sustainable world. The GDs explore some future tech that could help fix the climate, and offer a fun reading list for those that want to be inspired and/or distracted by great stories and a peak into a potential "ecotopia." For even MORE fun, watch The Green D...
Jan 08, 2021•25 min•Season 14Ep. 5
Always trying to keep a sense of humor and focus on the positive, the GD sisters offer some entertaining highlights form this very challenging year. There was some good news on the climate change front and recapping the weird does make it sound a bit surreal. Please enjoy, subscribe to our channel and share! For even MORE fun, watch The Green Divas do this episode on video , and we'd love it if you would check out our YouTube channel . Subscribe and share it up! Thanks in advance... Big thank yo...
Dec 31, 2020•28 min•Season 14Ep. 4
The third and final holiday themed show for 2020... promise... But a great one nonetheless! The Green Divas sisters offer some thoughtful last-minute gift ideas and share a few of their favorite non-profit organizations that are doing important work and may need extra donations this crazy CoVID year. For even MORE fun, watch The Green Divas do this episode on video , and we'd love it if you would check out our YouTube channel . Subscribe and share it up! Thanks in advance... Big thank you to our...
Dec 18, 2020•32 min•Season 14Ep. 3
We love a lot of things about the holidays, but we especially love all the yummy traditions that revolve around food. And in 2020, food may provide some of our happier moments. Just sayin. Whether it is giving of food or sharing of food, The Green Divas sisters share some great ideas to have a safe and yummy holiday this year. For even MORE fun, watch The Green Divas do this episode on video , and we'd love it if you would check out our YouTube channel . Subscribe and share it up! Thanks in adva...
Dec 11, 2020•24 min•Season 14Ep. 2
We're baaack! The Green Divas sisters are together again and in their new studio making all kinds of new great content, including a new video show and streaming episodes in addition to our usual great podcasts! IN THIS EPISODE, The Green Divas talk about practical and fun ways to enjoy not only a healthy, safe holiday, but an eco-friendly and more sustainable one as well! This podcast is also a really fun video and we'd love it if you would check out our YouTube channel . Subscribe and share it ...
Dec 05, 2020•31 min•Season 14Ep. 1
In case you didn't know, we are foodies... We've been talking about the relationship between food production and our environmental woes (and health obviously) for many years now. This current pandemic has highlighted issues in our food systems, so we have some great reports from GD Max, GD Lisa, GD Elly and some words of wisdom from Dr. Susan Rubin, who has been on the front lines of the community garden and school garden movement for quite a few years now. Please check out our TikTok @official_...
Jul 09, 2020•31 min•Season 13Ep. 5
Green Divas Meg, Lisa & Katie talk the importance of serenity, peace and balance especially during a pandemic! It is a critical part of keeping our immune systems strong. They offer some great reminders of things we already know we need to do, but also some very specific ways to find your serene self. GD Meg's Tech Timeout guided meditation Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
May 14, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Malachi has been a regular up at the studio with his band LUCA. In fact they were the last ones up here before we shut down for the Covid crud. He and Glen were stars in our super fun video , which we released this week! Malachi got this crazy virus and is on the other side of it -- phew! Listen to this great episode, groove on some new music from LUCA and please share it up! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas...
May 08, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Rhonda Ross lights up this episode with her insights AND her beautiful music, plus updates from the GD PonderRosa crew. Treat yourself to this episode and share it up! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Apr 24, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
It's an odd time for us humans on earth to be sure. The planet and its other creatures have been getting a bit of a vacation from us. A lot of lessons to be learned about our impact during our timeout. Meanwhile, 50 years of earth days!? In this episode, we asked some of our favorite green divas and green dudes what they see as the most important actions we need to take in order to make the 100th earth day even more amazing for the next generation and generations to come. Listen to the wise word...
Apr 21, 2020•32 min•Season 13Ep. 4
Seems like a silly time to be talking about travel, right? But there are questions to be answered. Alice Ford, actress, stunt woman and adventurer has a lot of answers. This episode was recorded over a week ago... A lot has changed, but no worries, it's still very relevant! You can check out Alice's travel website Travganic and plan a magical eco-friendly tour when this pandemic is over! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook...
Apr 11, 2020•28 min
We are having fun talking to all these talented musicians! Today's spotlight is on Brian St. John. Great interview. Great music. Also, hear some witty banter about the status of things up at the studio, which involves organic vegetable gardening and bitchy teenaged chickens mostly... we get an always uplifting report from our hugger-in-chief who while abstaining from hugging the outside world is still making great sound from GD PonderRosa Sparta studio. Please check out our TikTok @official_gree...
Apr 03, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
You'll want to bookmark this episode. There's a ton of great suggestions for ways to stay healthy and strong during this crazy time of corona and important ways to support yourself should you indeed end up being sick with it and able to stay home and treat yourself. DISCLAIMER: if you think you are sick with COVID-19, PLEASE contact your medical professionals and get tested if they are available to you. We are not medical professionals and are not offering any medical advice. We are offering sup...
Apr 02, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Hey, we're having fun up here despite this crazy pandemic of doom. Had a wonderful talk with Mike Montrey about his upcoming fun performance on Busking Down the House , a cool virtual concert series. Of course, we also chatted about their recent weekend of recording up here at the studio, and YES, you do get to hear an EXCLUSIVE pre-release of one of the tunes of their new EP! Oh, and you won't want to miss our riveting chicken report. Stay well, keep your sense of humor, and wash your damned ha...
Mar 27, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Music, talk and random thoughts from GD PonderRosa Studios ! What do creative producers do when a global pandemic hits? They find a way to get together remotely. We've wanted to put together a studio podcast anyway, so now seemed like a good time to make it happen. While the studio building is closed for music recording, our team of engineers and producers each have set up remote studios for some recording and of course lots of mixing. Learn a bit about us and what we are doing up here, especial...
Mar 25, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
To quote Douglas Adams' from The Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe, DON'T PANIC! Arthur C. Clark said Douglas Adams' use of "don't panic" was perhaps the best advice that could be given to humanity. We tend to agree with Mr. Clark. While the world we live in is altered beyond recognition for many people because of this corona virus COVID-19, there are good things happening despite the hardships and losses so many are facing. Our goal in this episode is to shine light on the positive things that ...
Mar 22, 2020•31 min•Season 13Ep. 3
Great show from GD PonderRosa Studios! This episode was kinda lively with GD Max's Silly Science facts about a very old, but studly tortoise named Diego, who's active libido has helped his species recover from the brink of extinction -- go Diego! GD Lisa shares why we need to consider visiting places that have been hit hard by climate change, and more on why we all need eco-therapy! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @Gre...
Feb 28, 2020•34 min•Season 13Ep. 2
NEW FORMAT: More of a round table discussion. Imagine you are sitting at a kitchen table w/ your favorite tea or coffee or whatever... each green diva brought a topic. GD Max talked about a film about an amazing woman who loves giraffes and brought some great audio clips from interviewing the director of the film and the subject of the film Dr. Anne Innis Dagg. GD Lisa did an update on the state of green burial. She too brought some interesting interview clips from integrative thanatologist, Gin...
Feb 07, 2020•39 min•Season 13Ep. 1
It's always a good time to have some great natural remedies for anxiety in your wellness toolkit, but the holiday season? More than ever... GDs Meg & Katie offer up some solid, simple and effective natural remedies for anxiety and stress. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Dec 19, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
