Hi Ryan!
Well, maybe you could talk about what happened (is happening) to the website? The new forum activity stream box is too small and well hidden. It took me a day to see the >> and click on it. Unfortunately it looks like it will only retain about 7 new posts, at which point they disappear. Also, the Batch Calculator and other tools don't seem to be working.
As for the show:
1. Make it tighter. It's a rare show that needs to be 2+ hours long. 90 minutes max.
2. Just about every show should focus around the basics: Honey, water, yeast. This is especially so when interviewing mead makers and mead hall owners. Most of the mead halls are located in areas where it's highly unlikely that listeners will ever go to, so getting the owners thoughts on the basics is probably pretty key.
3. #2 can (should) lead you into other areas: Nutrients, temp control, oak, fruit, spices, etc.
Guests I'd like to hear from:
I always like to hear what Bray Denard has to say about making mead. I think it's time to get him on to talk about his organic BOMM protocol and what ever else he's been up to.
I suggested it to Vicky, about a year ago, and she's mentioned it a few times. I'd love to see a mead panel, along the lines of what BasicBrewing had back in 2009
https://tinyurl.com/y8tnc8p6
I'd like to hear more from some of the more well known and/or accomplished home mead makers, and get their thoughts of making good (and bad) mead.
Thanks and good luck!
dave