{"podcast":{"title":"Turfgrass Epistemology","slug":"turfgrass-epistemology-6708747","podcast_index_feed_id":6708747,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/TurfgrassEpistemology/feed.xml","website_url":"https://TurfgrassEpistemology.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17580158/Itunes_j82wis.jpg","author":"Travis Shaddox","episode_count":289,"summary":"This podcast explores how we know what we know about turfgrass science. If you are a lawn care operator, sport field manager, sod producer, golf superintendent, or a home owner, this podcast provides evidence-based information to help you better manage your turfgrass.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T00:19:39.178766+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology-6708747"},"episode":{"title":"S4 E18 Tinfoil Turfgrass - Floratine 'Master Class' of BS","slug":"s4-e18-tinfoil-turfgrass-floratine-master-class-of-bs","published_at":"2026-03-19T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology-6708747/s4-e18-tinfoil-turfgrass-floratine-master-class-of-bs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology-6708747","url":"https://TurfgrassEpistemology.podbean.com/e/s4-e18-tinfoil-turfgrass-floratine-master-class-of-bs/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bjmb938ctdmfj8sp/Tinfoil_Turfgrass_-_Floratine_Master_Class_of_BSb80lq.mp3","summary":"In this video, I break down a Floratine Masterclass where Tim Cartwright discusses a common claim about calcium availability in soils. I examine the argument, the science behind calcium in turfgrass soils, and whether the explanation actually aligns with what we know from soil chemistry and turfgrass research. If you manage turfgrass or are interested in soil testing, calcium availability, base saturation, and turfgrass fertility myths, this discussion will help you think critically about the claims often made in the industry. #turfgrass #soilscience #calcium #soiltesting #turfmanagement #golfcoursemanagement #turfgrassepistemology 📌 https://www.gofundme.com/f/TurfgrassEpistemology Thank you for being part of this community and for supporting evidence-based turfgrass science. Join Turfgrass Epistemology to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UZnHkJhAmARDZ4YoHnc_A/join Voicemail:859-444-4234 Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379 Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI iHeart Radio Podcasthttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-turfgrass-epistemology-129043524/ Podbeanhttps://turfgrassepistemology.podbean.com/ Online consultingCalendly.com/TravisShaddox TwitterTwitter.com/TravisShaddox EmailTravisShaddox@gmail.com Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information:https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view","meta_description":"In this video, I break down a Floratine Masterclass where Tim Cartwright discusses a common claim about calcium availability in soils. I examine the argum…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5774,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/turfgrass-epistemology-6708747/episodes/s4-e18-tinfoil-turfgrass-floratine-master-class-of-bs/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology-6708747/s4-e18-tinfoil-turfgrass-floratine-master-class-of-bs.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}