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A podcast by Greg of Lofty Pursuits, from the Lofty Pursuits YouTube channel. This podcast is about looking at the world, being creative and seeing that art, life, business, since and play are all really the same thing.

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    • Mar 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 170 EPISODES

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    The Lofty Pursuits podcast is an absolute delight for anyone who shares a love for candy, art, and history. Hosted by Greg, this podcast combines fascinating historical tidbits with soothing narration that makes it perfect to listen to before bed. The unique blend of topics covered in the episodes ensures that there is always something interesting and educational to learn about. Plus, who can resist the temptation of indulging in some coffee image candies while immersing oneself in this delightful podcast?

    One of the best aspects of The Lofty Pursuits podcast is Greg's soothing voice. His calm and gentle narration style has a relaxing effect, making it the ideal choice for winding down after a long day. Listening to his voice while he delves into intriguing historical stories feels like being transported back in time, adding an extra layer of immersion to the podcast experience.

    Additionally, the range of topics covered on The Lofty Pursuits podcast is truly impressive. From exploring the origins of various types of candies to diving into lesser-known aspects of history, there is something for everyone in every episode. Each topic receives thorough research and attention to detail, allowing listeners to expand their knowledge in an entertaining manner. It's fascinating to discover how seemingly unrelated subjects like candy-making and historical events can be woven together so seamlessly.

    However, one downside of The Lofty Pursuits podcast could be its focus on current day events. While most episodes revolve around historical topics or candy-related discussions, occasionally there are episodes that discuss current events with a historical perspective. This may lead to confusion when listening out-of-order or if someone wants to revisit older episodes later on. However, this minor drawback does not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment provided by the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Lofty Pursuits podcast is a captivating journey through candy-making techniques and lesser-known aspects of history all wrapped up in Greg's soothing voice. Whether you have a sweet tooth or a passion for historical trivia, this podcast offers the perfect blend of content to keep you engaged and entertained. So sit back, relax, and let Greg transport you on a delightful adventure through time and confectionery.



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    Latest episodes from Lofty Pursuits

    episode 171 Returning from Germany and the National Egg Cream Competition ... of course new candy too.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 29:41


    Greg recalls his trip to Germany a few weeks ago, goes over how he packs his travel path, and talks about planning for the National Egg Cream Invitational. Send letters to podcast@pd.net We'd love to have letters to read. We would also like to know what you think of the quality of our new microphone.

    Episode 170: Snow in Tallahassee Florida? Letters. Future Proofing. Patreon Shout Out.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 26:37


    Snow in Tallahassee? Letters from you, and of course rambles about building things for a stable future at Lofty Purusits. The photo is in Tallahassee in 1899. I thought it was 1902. I was wrong. YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: https://pd.net  

    Episode 169: Greg is in Porto Portugal and watches the city go to sleep.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 29:48


    Greg visits porto and discovers a lot about colors, art and people. There is great people watching here. Link to travel photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/SAuvbsYv49u6Tdwx5 Candy: https://www.pd.net Videos: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    Episode 168 Making a in house print shop and why, traveling to Portugal & Thanksgiving candy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 32:52


    Greg is going for just under two weeks to Portugal, and he talks about how he is saving money by having made his own in house print shop. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits

    Episode 167 - Leaving Chicago and how I designed a Lofty Pursuits flyer for a rest stop.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 28:54


    Greg finishes his stories of his trip to Chicago, trys a new microphone and talks about how he designed a flyer for a florida visitor center to promote Lofty Pursuits. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    Episode 166, Greg still in chicago, and looking back to the National Egg Cream competition in April

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 29:02


    Greg covers more of the AACT candy technologs convetion, and remembers going to the National Egg Cream comptition. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits    

    #165 - In Chicago for a Candy Technologists Convention.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 27:20


    Greg goes to a candy technologist convention. This is recorded after the first day of it, and about his quick tour of Chicago. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #164 The break is over. Greg is back and he talks about taking time for yourself, building a planetary scale, and he rambles about his jukebox and his super patreons.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 28:26


    Greg rambles about projects he is doing and starts to explore why he took a break. See you at Lofty. Scale: https://LoftyPursuits.com/scale Jukebox: https://LoftyPursuits.com/jukebox Patrion: https://patreon.com/LoftyPursuits YT: https://Youube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: https://www.pd.net    

    #163 Trip to Newark - Lootboox - 30th Anniversary - Triangle Stick Candy Machine - Super Patrions- Warehouse Kittens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 28:10


    Greg catches up on what has happened in the past few weeks. He talks about his interview for TV in Newark and of his plans for the 30th anniversary event at Lofty Pursuits and the Lootbox he hopes to have for you. Thanks to the Super Patrions.    Youtube: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

    #162 Fudge table - Eyes Ears - New Candies - Fudge Table - Lathe and Tops - Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 28:13


    GReg talks about what is happening at Lofty Pursuits and what new candies are being made. He gives a Pateron shout out, and he talks about some issues he's been having. Candy http://www.pd.net YT http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #161 Sam and Driving - A business professor - Your Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 33:02


    Greg talks about helping a friends son learn to drive and the transitory nature of life. In short don't worry, be happy. He talks about a business professor he met who was confused about lofty pursuits, he reads your letters (and wants you to send more!)   YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net  

    #160 A city sign that confused Greg - Electronics - Calliope and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 27:57


    Greg talks about how intractions with the city of Tallahassee made it look like something was amiss, and how he went through the system to discover it was really nothing. Greg talks about restoring his calliope and about how some electronics in this project work. Of course there will also be candy updates. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #159 catching the kitten - The Gill Man - Casting parts for old machines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 26:13


    Greg talks about the kitten who's evading capture (or is that cat-ure?) at his warehouse, about a new sour flavor and about candy he's making in memory of Rico Browning the actor who played the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #158 Travels - Shout Outs - Letters - Foundry - MOM WOW - Sours

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 30:03


    Greg is back, and he reads your letters, talks about how he travels, gives shout outs, and of course talks about upcoming candy. Colin Hay's Maggie: https://youtu.be/NsTQARyOpgM YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net  

    #157 Who are you? What do you want?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 34:38


    Greg talks about what he's learned from the last few months of life. Also the WOW MOM Candy.   DVD Link: https://www.amazon.com/Edward-Everett-Horton-Silent-Comedies/dp/B09B7Q23J9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27U542BHTN5T1&keywords=edward+everett+horton&qid=1682537581&sprefix=edward+everett+horton%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1   Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #156 Hello is this thing on.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 26:29


    Greg talks about why he was off the air for the past 7 weeks and trys to figure out what is in his mind right now.

    On the way to Pensacon and how I'm future proofing Lofty Pursuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 28:54


    Yup, on my way to Pensacon a Pop Culture convention in Pensacola Florida, dressed as a steam punk candy maker. Marky Ramone is here. I'm having so much fun.

    #154 End Table - Birds - Letters - Trip to Altanta - and Patrion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 31:48


    Greg talks about rebuilding his first real piece of furniture, he reads your letters, reads out the names of super patrions and recounts some memories of friends he wants to interview for this podcast.  YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

    #153 What I learned in Ice Cream 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 30:49


    I went to ice cream school at Penn State, and this is about what I learned there. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits  

    #151 in the airport and learning to make ice cream better

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 24:01


    Greg is on his way during a long series of flights to State College PA for a high level ice cream making class. He talks about this and reads your letters. YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

    #150 The final 3 percent - VDay candies - Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 31:23


    Greg talks about finishing a project, in this case the Bear House wood shop, and about candies. He reads your letters.   Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #149 Getting a Wood Lathe - Trip to Mart - Your Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 30:25


    Greg goes shopping for Lofty Pursuits and has a Meh trip to Atlanta. He gets a new wood lathe (new for him) and reads your letters. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits CANDY: http://www.pd.net

    #148 working in the shop the new year and a heating puzzle.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 33:53


    Greg sits in the Bear House and talks about the past week and how he's discovered he is no longer a good teacher. He wonders if this happens when you get to a certain skill level. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.youtube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #147 The fun of relaxing - letters - Marquetry.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 30:11


    Greg talk about the year in the past and the year in the future. He talks about the projects he's been working on today, how owning a Christmas business can be stressful and the relaxation of Christmas day. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #146 Sitting around the fire pit and thinking.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 31:14


    Just what the title says. It's a laid back podcast tonight. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #145 About the shop and projects.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 29:48


    Greg talks about "A Very Lofty Christmas" and things he's doing in his shop. He talks about how to make an event fun for all. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #144 Laser cutters and making a cool christmas card - Shout Outs - PB&J Candy Canes and love

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 28:09


    Today greg talks about making Christmas cards with his laser cutter, about making candy on the street for the Tallahassee Winter fest, he does shout outs, and explains why we made PB&J candy canes. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #143 Candy Flavor Issues - Southern Living - How to make a non-profit fail - Your letters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 28:59


    Greg talks about some flavor issues and delays in holiday candies. He speaks on the upcoming visit by Southern Living to the store. He rambles on about how to not run a non-profit and he reads your letters. Send your letters to podcast@pd.net   Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #142 Tree coming down - what i've done - holiday candy - letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 29:48


    Greg talks about trees and the large one that is coming down over his head (above the BearHouse) as well as the Christmas candies and how Humbugs once caused a mass murder. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Humbug Poisining: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Dying-for-Humbug-the-Bradford-Sweets-Poisoning-1858/

    #141 The Bearhouse - Thanksgiving candy and leftovers - letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 30:21


    Greg is well again, some stories about what GReg did at the BearHouse while he was socially distancing, updates on Thanksgiving candy and your letters. Candy: www.pd.net YT: www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #140 GRegs recount of the trip to Columbus Oh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 28:00


    Greg tells about his trip to Columbus Ohio where he gave a speach about marketing and candy making to the International Retail Display Confrence. Oh, and where it got covid. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net  

    #139 Gregs Columbus OH Speach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 36:25


    Greg was invited to be a keynote speaker at the IRDC (International Retail Display Conference.) This podcast is him practicing his speach, the first full read through before tomorrow's talk. Be gentle, it's a first try, there will be more before tomorrow. Slideshow for this talk: https://www.dropbox.com/s/26rcmjfjb4dx0bc/Columbus%20oh%20PDF%20slide%20master.pdf?dl=0 Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits  

    #138 Finishing Projects - Dollar Stores - Renting out an Office.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 30:08


    Today I talk about finishing some long term projects, or nearly finishing them. I talk about what I have learned by putting a commercial office up for rent, and what I learned from going to a Family Dollar Store fairly regularlly. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Radio: https://www.radiofreetankwa.com/

    #137 Problem solving - Warehouse work - Halloween Candy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 29:06


    Today we talk about problem solving. Actually I'm trying to figure out what I think about it myself so it may ramble a bit. I talk about finishing getting the warehouse shop together and then there is Halloween candy. YT: Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net/

    #136 On Jazz and being and empty nester.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 29:25


    Greg talks about what he is doing now that his daughter has moved out and gone to college. He updates on fixing his tools that were in storage, and he talks about new stuff coming up. Inga Swearingsen Hush Little Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ8cZf473kg Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ingaswearingen YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

    #135 Your letters answered - Patreon Thanks and updates.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 25:29


    Greg answers your letters, and reads this months Super Patrions names. He also gives some updates Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits   Photo: GregHenge.

    #134 The wood show - New Candy - Fixing tools and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 38:07


    Greg goes to Atlanta for a wood working show, he talks about new candies and new flavors he's working on, and he updates on some new tools he got.

    #133 Art is play and who actually owns a business (hint: it's not the owner) - Wood show - Wood Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 28:40


    Greg talks about how the customer interacts with the business, and when businesses had too much hubris and did no realize that the customer controls the brand. Updates on the Freezser and Woodshop too.

    #132 another trip to NYC - Planning for a speach - letteres

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 33:46


    This week greg tells about his trip to NYC, talks about his upcoming speach about marketing and how he feels history connects to marketing. We also read you letters and remind you the spoons are made of wood.

    #131 How I selet products for the shop - updates on the vent hood - . candy for a bartender - your letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 34:36


    Greg talks about how he chooses what to sell at his store, and he talks about upcoming candies and reads your letters.

    #130 the rest of the trip to SF, The Passing of Gayle Sky King, Updates on the Warehouse and delays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 27:58


    Greg complets his trip to SF with a bang, and talks about the loss of a good friend Sky King.

    #129 Greg in San Fransisco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 29:55


    Greg and his family go to San Fransisco, recorded on Lombard st (Not the twisty part.) Photos:https://photos.app.goo.gl/rPUVnRkb1F22kfwT6 Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits YT SHorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45ZS9G4PWX1n3mJwM7BT6g  

    #128 Goodbye to Darwin - Getting the Warehouse - Troubles with the Wagon - Your letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 27:52


    Today we say goodbye to Darwin the podcat and we talk about going forward with a new property that Loft Pursuits has purchased. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LoftyPursuits

    #127 Safiya Nygaard comes to visit and your letters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 21:06


    Safiya Nygaard comes to visit Lofty and learns to make hard candy. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits  

    #126 Darwin - Shipping room updates - New flavors in developement - Warehouse and tools - Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 30:51


    Today Greg rambles about things going on, updates on fiber optics, the upstairs shipping renovation, the new warehouse and other projects. He updates you on sour candies and reads your letters.   Vote: http://www.LoftyPursuits.com/vote Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/scktUQS Candy: https://www.pd.net YT: https://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #125 Buying a warehouse - Plans for the business with inflation - Your letters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 29:36


    Today Greg talks about buying a warehouse, having the business deal with inflation in a different way and starting to plan for his art studio in the new warehouse. Vote at http://www.LoftyPursuits.com/vote   Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #124 Greg celebrating his birthday in Apalachicola

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 30:01


    Greg is celebrating his birthday in Apalachacola and recorded this from a dock. I hope the birds come through. It was a relaxing day, and was a needed break.   YT: https://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: https://www.pd.net   Cherry Lime-Aid Sours https://www.pd.net/products/cherry-lime-aid-sours?ls=podcastCLS Green Apple Sours https://www.pd.net/products/green-apple-sours?ls=podcastGAS      

    #123 Trip to atlanta - new space - looking for a building - letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 27:51


    Greg talks about his trip to the manufacturing convention in Atlanta, about problems people have with businesses, reads your letters and updates on the new shipping space. YT: http://www.youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

    #122 Cutting a roller apart - Marketing with touchstones (again) and Gregs Knee and why they have not been more videos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 25:42


    Greg talks about marketing and then talks about his knee and setbacks due to an accident. Music and how re spond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne6tB2KiZuk Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #121 World on a string - Walls upstairs - The joys of working with Yogurt and the science - Your Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 33:09


    This podcast mostly updates you on on-going projects. Greg talks about development on yogurt hard candy, the renovations and tells a few stories. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

    #120 Candy updates, renovations and your letters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 31:56


    Greg talks about what is going on in his shop while in Orlando apparently under a flight pattern for a local airport. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

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