On this episode of Our American Stories in Rhode Island grower Joe Jutras set a world record with a green squash weighing pounds earning a place among the largest fruits and vegetables ever grown Reaching that milestone took years of experimenting with soil science and meticulous care from planting to harvest Joe explains how patience timing and an understanding of growth cycles can turn an ordinary garden into a contender for the world's biggest fruit Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Kansas City Chiefs' struggles continue, with a 2-5 record through 13 games, their worst since 2012. Meanwhile, the college football playoffs are underway, with controversy surrounding the selection committee's choices, and the NFL playoffs are heating up, with the Bills and Patriots vying for the AFC East title. [... more]

Joe Jutris from Rhode Island shares his passion for growing giant pumpkins and squash, which has become a competitive hobby. He discusses the process of growing these massive fruits, from planting seeds to weighing them in at the end of the season. Joe's dedication to this hobby has led him to set multiple records, including growing the world's largest green squash weighing 2,118 pounds. He also talks about the community of growers and the friendships he has made through this hobby. [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares a message about the denial of Simon Peter and the importance of faith, forgiveness, and redemption. He encourages listeners to come to Jesus and be forgiven of their sins, and offers a prayer for those who want to make a change in their relationship with the Lord. [... more]

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Joe Jutras, a retired cabinet maker, has dedicated his retirement to growing giant pumpkins and green squash, setting a world record for the largest green squash in 2017. He shares his passion for the hobby, which requires a lot of physical work, patience, and dedication, but also brings him joy and friendship with fellow growers. [... more]

Joe Jutras, a retired cabinet maker from Rhode Island, has dedicated his time to growing giant pumpkins and green squash, breaking the world record for the largest green squash in 2017 with a massive 2,118 pounds. He shares his passion and the intricacies of growing these massive fruits, from seed selection to weighing and measuring, and the community of growers who come together to share knowledge and support each other. [... more]

Joe Jutras, a retired cabinet maker from Rhode Island, has dedicated his time to growing giant pumpkins and squash, including a world record-breaking green squash that weighed 2,118 pounds in 2017. He shares his passion and the complexities of growing these massive fruits, from seed selection to harvesting and measuring, and the friendships he's made along the way. [... more]

Joe Jutras, a retired cabinet maker from Rhode Island, has dedicated his time to growing giant pumpkins and squash, including a world record-breaking green squash that weighed 2,118 pounds. He shares his story of how he got started, the challenges he faced, and the friendships he made along the way. [... more]

Joe Jutras, a retired cabinet maker from Rhode Island, has dedicated his retirement to growing giant pumpkins and squash, including a world-record-breaking green squash that weighed 2,118 pounds. He shares his passion and the challenges of growing these massive fruits, which require a team effort and careful planning. Along the way, he's met fellow growers and formed lasting friendships, making the hobby a rewarding and enjoyable experience. [... more]

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Joe Jutras, a retired cabinet maker, shares his story of growing giant pumpkins and squash, including his world record-breaking green squash of 2,118 pounds. He discusses the challenges and rewards of competitive pumpkin growing, the importance of the pumpkin community, and the friendships he's made along the way. [... more]

Joe Jutras shares his passion for growing giant pumpkins and squash, setting a world record for the largest green squash ever grown. Tom Morton recounts his journey to becoming a U.S. Marine, including his experiences in recruit training and boot camp. [... more]

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The host reflects on his mother's cooking, recalling how he initially turned up his nose at certain dishes but later came to appreciate their delicacy. [... more]