Listening to a good story is one of life’s simple pleasures. So sit back, relax, get a cuppa, and have a listen.
Note: All of these podcasts were recorded back when I used to call CJ by his blog pseudonym, ‘Rick’. So don’t let the references to ‘Rick’ confuse you. That’s really CJ! (Read about his name change here.)
Radio NZ interview
Moon over Martinborough interview (24:35)
A visit to our Martinborough olive grove to see how ‘Rick’ and I are faring with our trees.
Bonus audio: Henry and Francoise (3:09)
Chicken heartbreak. The story of the late blooming love of Old Man Henry and Francoise the Aracauna.
Download MP3 stories
These stories are retellings of various blog posts.
Lucy Part 1: Rick wants a pig (7:42)
When ‘Rick’ decides he wants a pet kunekune pig, I try to change his mind.
Lucy Part 2: Bringing the old lady home (8:35)
‘Rick’ and I go with our friends Leelee and the Wolf to pick up our new pet pig.
Carrot cake everyone wants (8:19)
The locals gang up on us, but ‘Rick’ refuses to share the recipe.
Getting intimate with a cast sheep (8:22)
The stock agent teaches me how to magically cure a sick seep.
Race to beat the frost (8:20)
When the olives aren’t ripening, we risk losing the entire crop to frost.
Buying firewood is a sin (7:40)
‘Rick’ and I are shamed into gathering firewood.
A tractor named Sunshine (11:06)
‘Rick’ borrows our neighbor’s tractor to mow the olive grove.
The gay Americans meet the neighbors (11:33)
On our first night in our new house we join the neighbors for a ‘barbie.’
The sweet taste of chicken feed (8:01)
A new, chicken-feed addicted sheep arrives on the olive farm.
Old Man Henry & the chook house race wars (10:11)
Our geriatric rooster brings peace to the chicken coop.
Yurts and magic underwear (8:27)
A country dinner party with a hilarious cast of visiting characters.
The triumph of Evil Cow (9:43)
A malicious cow plans revenge on ‘Rick’.
The day the water stopped (7:43)
When a city friend visits, ‘Rick’ and I rely on a good neighbor.
Great to hear your voice after many months of reading your blog. Inspired by The Moth perhaps? Since you mentioned The Moth podcasts a while ago I have become an avid fan. love Alan
Thanks Alan. Glad to hear you’re enjoying the Moon and the Moth!
If there is anything better than reading the blog each week, it’s listening to it! Hearing you actually tell the story, makes it come to life! I still lol-ed and pondered life, as I do when reading; but, this was best. Please consider contracting with NPR in the States so that I can listen to you while I’m driving across Nebraska. Bravo!
We need more podcasts! And yes, like Aunt Charlie says, contact NPR!
Yep more podcasts please.
Just added ‘Yurts and magic underwear!’ And more coming soon.
Love your podcasts. I’m just hoping that will buy me an Ipod so I can learn how to download your podcasts and listen to them while I walk.
Jared,
my wife and I have been reading/listening to your blog/podcast after picking up one of your little cards in the Wine Store in Martinborough today. Having just driven back ‘over the hill’ after dinner at Tirohana, your “Conquering the Road…” post was most entertaining.
Keep up the great work and I suggest a link on this page to your Podcast feed to make it easier for potential listeners to subscribe via iTunes:
http://moonovermartinborough.com/feed/
Cheers
Jeff
Thanks so much for the feedback. I’ve been meaning to organize a podcast feed for some time. Eventually I want to get the stories into the iTunes store for free download. Thanks for reading/listening!
Always enjoy your Moon Over Martinborough , Candy loves as well keep up the Good work, write a Book soon!!
Cheers CFJ
Thanks Carlton!
My sister told me about you guys and have listened to the Sunshine story. Im coming over to dads (he is very quiet about his significant birthdays),this weekend, so may get to meet you. Very entertaining and will gradually make my way through the rest of your stories. Regards Lee daughter of ‘John’.
Hi Lee – Thanks so much for checking out our blog. Your dad is fantastic, and always such a huge help to us! Hope to meet you when you’re here.