Dishing the Dirt Podcast
Welcome to Dishing the Dirt, a podcast where we "dish the dirt" about practicing sustainability through the seasons. Who are "we"? Randall Penn, waste reduction agent, and Jackie Lebouitz, chemicals in the environment agent, co-host this podcast.
We focus our conversations on accessible ways people can help protect the planet and its many inhabitants. This podcast occasionally features guests who share their personal and work-related experiences, stories, and advice when it comes to being more sustainable.
Find us on Spotify and YouTube.
Show Notes
2025
May - Preparing for Hurricane Season
- List of Sarasota County shelters
- Disaster preparedness resources
- Managing mosquitoes after the storm
- Food safety for weather disasters
- Alert Sarasota County (for emergency updates)
- Upcoming classes and events
June - The Rundown on Rain and Runoff
- Water restrictions across Sarasota County
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Florida Fertilizer Ordinances app
- Sarasota County Water Atlas
- Upcoming classes and events
July - Plastic-free July and Celebrating Sustainably
- Plastic Free July
- Blog - Sustainable Fourth of July
- Keep Sarasota County Beautiful
- Florida Microplastics Awareness Project
- Upcoming classes and events
Listener Survey
We ask that you please take a moment to share your feedback on the podcast by completing a short online survey. We also welcome suggestions for new topics and guests!
Contact us by email to sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu or phone at 941.861.5000.