Free Range Texan
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Features such as “Michael Shawn’s Campfire”, interviews and commentary. There are true stories, tall tales and campfire visits that are a warm and rich experience. “Free Range Texan” is appropriate for all ages, but maintains a consistent target of males and females 35 years plus.
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Episodes
Episode 68 Junior Vasquez
March 01, 2022 22:41 - 41 minutes - 30.5 MBA visit with singer, songwriter, entertainer Junior Vasquez, and we walk to Michael Shawn's Campfire were we discuss the magnificent sky in our Great State of Texas.
Episode 67 Gary Pratt
February 02, 2022 00:22 - 43 minutes - 99.1 MBOn Episode 67 of the Free Range Texan Podcast we introduce Gary Pratt and his music. Then at Michael Shawn's Campfire we tell the true native American tale of Chief Black Kettle and his Cheyenne nation.
Episode 66 Savannah Rae
January 01, 2022 15:35 - 37 minutes - 69.5 MBMichael Shawn interviews up and coming recording artist Savannah Rae, and afterwards we spend time at Michael Shawn’s campfire with a tale of Marie Laveau.
EP 65 Chris Mitchell
December 02, 2021 00:35 - 59 minutes - 139 MBMichael Shawn interviews an honest cop, and finds out what it's like in the age of defunding police. Plus there’s a trip down to Michael Shawn’s campfire.
EP 64 Louise Cappi
November 01, 2021 21:34 - 49 minutes - 116 MBMichael Shawn interviews legendary jazz artist Louise Cappi and later takes us to his Campfire with a true tale about wild horses.
EP 63 Stan Troy's Miracle
October 01, 2021 23:08 - 54 minutes - 126 MBStan Troy explains miraculous events in his life and Michael Shawn's Campfire details a lonesome Wyoming outpost.
Episode 61 Ed Roman
September 01, 2021 15:21 - 52 minutes - 62.8 MBMichael Shawn shares the music and personality of Canadian-born artist Ed Roman, while Michael Shawn’s Campfire revisits what is told as a true tale of the early days of a remote Texas fort known as Fort Davis.
Episode 60 Shimmer Johnson
August 02, 2021 14:33 - 47 minutes - 88.4 MBShimmer Johnson discusses working the music business in the modern age. She sings some of her great music, and we take a walk down to Michael Shawn's campfire.
Episode 59 Lost Treasure
July 01, 2021 23:02 - 51 minutes - 121 MBOn Episode 59, Kenny Maines is always a great guest, especially when he sings two of his latest songs he has written. And as always, we take a walk to Michael Shawn’s Campfire and reveal the approximate location of a remarkable lost treasure.
Episode 58 Marfa Lights
June 01, 2021 23:17 - 32 minutes - 62 MBEpisode 58 involves singer, songwriter, and recording artist Danny Cadra as he talks about his life and career as a stage musician. By the end of the podcast we take our walk down to Michael Shawn’s Campfire where we hear about a true tale of intrigue concerning the Marfa Lights.
Episode 57 Mike Pritchard Rest in Peace
May 01, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 97.6 MBEpisode 57 is where we have chosen to remember a friend of our Podcast that passed away this month. Mike Pritchard you will be missed.
Episode 56 Thin Blue Line
April 01, 2021 23:25 - 32 minutes - 75.8 MBMichael interviews recording artist and actor Matt Westin and takes a walk down to Michael Shawn's campfire.
Episode 55 I’m OK
March 02, 2021 00:20 - 28 minutes - 66.4 MBMichael Shawn gives an account of his brush with COVID and later tells the story of the DFW Goat Man.
Episode 54 COVID Strikes
November 25, 2020 00:19 - 6 minutes - 14.4 MBFree Range Texan releases a statement concerning Michael Shawn’s condition.
Episode 53 Gypsy Jayne
November 01, 2020 20:28 - 40 minutes - 75.4 MBMichael Shawn visits with singer, songwriter, recording artists Gypsy Jayne and a walk down to Michael Shawn’s Campfire reveals the latest on the whereabouts of Jesse James.
Episode 52 SugarCane Jane
October 01, 2020 23:08 - 55 minutes - 104 MBMichael Shawn explores the world of SugarCane Jane and afterwards, at Michael Shawn’s Campfire, we explore a real treasure still lost in the mountains just north of El Paso.
Episode 51 Gary Burk III
September 01, 2020 23:31 - 37 minutes - 70.8 MBGary Burk III is one of the best examples of a young recording artist finding his way through a world pandemic, and Michael Shawn’s Campfire tells the tale of a Texas poltergeist revealing itself through true events.
Episode 50 Kristen Karma
August 01, 2020 21:54 - 40 minutes - 75.8 MBCanadian artist Kristen Karma explodes onto our Free Range Talent File, and Michael Shawn’s Campfire takes us to the early days of shoot-outs and healthcare in Abilene, Texas.
Episode 49 Ranger Bennett
July 03, 2020 00:14 - 51 minutes - 95.9 MBA snippet of Roger Dykes “Just Sayin”, a visit with Joe Taylor about a giant dug up in West Texas, and Michael Shawn’s Campfire with the story of Ranger Bennett.
Episode 48 Jeremy Parsons II
June 18, 2020 23:57 - 45 minutes - 85.9 MBJeremy Parsons returns with a situation update on his life, career, and music. It was good to hear from our old friend. We think our listeners will enjoy. And on Michael Shawn’s Campfire, a Chiricahua Apache tale of life in the desert southwest and, as usual in the desert, we find out that not everything is as it seems.
Episode 47 Songman Cary Banks
June 04, 2020 23:29 - 41 minutes - 78 MBIn Episode 47, Songman Cary Banks talks about his new book and sings for us. And Michael Shawn's Campfire tells the story of Black Jack Ketchum.
Episode 46 Stetson Walker
May 22, 2020 00:28 - 34 minutes - 80.3 MBMichael Shawn visits with entertainer, recording artist Stetson Walker and features his music, then returns to Michael Shawn’s Campfire for the story of Bill Pickett.
Episode 45 Wink Sink 3
May 07, 2020 23:39 - 41 minutes - 78.9 MBFree Range Texan Episode 45 invites Jordan Robert Kirk to give us an update on his recording career and talk about the impact of CovID19 on Texas family farms. In addition, Michael Shawn’s Campfire tells the true story of some amazing geographic occurrences near the town of Wink, Texas.
Episode 44 Tim McKenzie
April 23, 2020 22:52 - 39 minutes - 74.1 MBSinger/Songwriter Tim McKenzie shares his thoughts about the petroleum industry from being an oil production technician for the past 27 years. Also, he shares his backstory on his song, "Blue-Eyed Senorita".
Episode 43 Savannah
April 09, 2020 23:37 - 41 minutes - 97.5 MBFree Range Texan Episode 43 is where we stopped and drew a breath. We drew back the curtain of our podcast stage show and simply shared our hearts. COVID-19 is changing the hearts and minds of our listeners all over the world. Our special guest is not only a Nashville singer / songwriter, but holds a full-time day job as a nurse. Michael Shawn is uncharacteristically laid back in the process of sharing his concern for people everywhere. But make no mistake about it, we bring a message o...
Episode 42 Boss Country
March 26, 2020 23:13 - 41 minutes - 78.7 MBThe Free Range Texan has been discovered by Boss Country Radio, and Boss Country Radio is one of our new country music listening favorites. It is a great collaboration using Michael Shawn to easily work both sides of the fence. Come hear what it’s all about.
Episode 41 Ashley Puckett
March 12, 2020 23:37 - 32 minutes - 77.7 MBOur special guest is, fresh new talent Ashley Puckett. And afterwards, we’ll take a trip to Michael Shawn’s Campfire.
Episode 40 Bill Lee Sasquatch
February 28, 2020 00:34 - 51 minutes - 120 MBNationally known broadcaster/ podcaster and Big Foot researcher, Bill Lee, returns to the Free Range Texan for a comprehensive update about the unique characteristics of the Sasquatch personalities.
Episode 39 George Ensle
February 14, 2020 00:27 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MBGeorge Ensle has been writing songs, producing them, and entertaining on stage along with a list of performers that is literally a who’s who in the last two decades of Texas music. On Episode 39, we visit with George Ensle and walk on down to Michael Shawn’s Campfire where lessons are learned and tales are told.
Episode 38: Kristyn Harris
January 31, 2020 01:30 - 37 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this Episode we introduce the delightful and talented Kristyn Harris, who is a remarkable Western Swing singer at a very young age. From national television to the Free Range Texan Podcast, she has been a hit wherever she goes. And then we wind up at Michael Shawn’s Campfire with a remarkable Civil War era tale that as usual ends with a twist.
Episode 37 Matt Westin
January 17, 2020 00:55 - 32 minutes - 61.2 MBThis episode brings special guest Matt Westin to center stage on the Free Range Talent File. While Matt may not be from the Lone Star State originally, he has warm feelings about our blessed Texas and the people that live within our borders. His talent easily earns him a spot on our Podcast. The rest of our Podcast crew is front and center and as always we wind up at Michael Shawn’s Campfire.
Episode 36 Klattenhoff
January 03, 2020 01:18 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBFree Range Texan Episode 36 is all about the heart. First, we will introduce you to Shirley and Andy Klattenhoff, sharing a lifetime together on our Ain’t Love Grand File. Michael Shawn’s Campfire is the first campfire story that we felt it necessary to post a “not suitable for younger listeners” disclaimer. It is the true story, using the actual words, of a Native American who participated in the historical event. Our campfire tale is graphic, but we all agreed it needed to be told.
Episode 35 Jeremy Parsons
December 20, 2019 00:56 - 36 minutes - 68.3 MBThis Free Range Texan Podcast is loaded with fun listening; a Free Range Talent File containing singer, songwriter, recording artist, Jeremy Parsons singing his latest release, “Making Things Up As I Go”; and like always a trip to Michael Shawn’s campfire.
Episode 34 Mike Pritchard
December 06, 2019 01:44 - 42 minutes - 80.2 MBA West Texas entertainer legend, Mike Pritchard, shares his life and his music, plus an unusual tale about the Donkey Lady Bridge.
Episode 33 Casey Baker
November 22, 2019 01:53 - 38 minutes - 72.6 MBEpisode 33 brings special guest singer, songwriter Casey Baker, singing her latest release on the Texas Regional Radio Charts. Michael Shawn's Campfire has a story with a really strange twist.
Episode 32 Al Pitrelli
November 08, 2019 00:25 - 35 minutes - 66.4 MBMichael Shawn interviews Al Pitrelli about his long journey as guitarist and music director with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Additionally, the episode ends sitting at Michael Shawn's campfire with another tale of mystery and intrigue.
Episode 31 Andy Wilkinson
October 25, 2019 00:42On Episode 31, singer, songwriter, author and poet, Andy Wilkinson returns to the Free Range Texan. We visit with Andy about Texas Tech University's Southwest Collection and Andy's song, "Texas When Texas Was Free". And of course, afterwards, we walk down to Michael Shawn's campfire.
Episode 31 Andy Wilkinson
October 25, 2019 00:42On Episode 31, singer, songwriter, author and poet, Andy Wilkinson returns to the Free Range Texan. We visit with Andy about Texas Tech University's Southwest Collection and Andy's song, "Texas When Texas Was Free". And of course, afterwards, we walk down to Michael Shawn's campfire.
Episode 30 Davy Crockett
October 11, 2019 00:58 - 32 minutes - 49 MBThis episode features a Michael Shawn's campfire which tells the true story of Davy Crockett and the people around him in his last days. A remarkable theatre of the mind experience.
Episode 29 Bill Lee
September 27, 2019 01:16 - 42 minutes - 64.1 MBThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our “Heros and Heroines” File, “Unexplained Files”, the “Free Range Talent” File, feature true life stories and interviews about real people making up the fabric of West Texas and beyond. Most of our “Free Range Texan” podcasts include a trip to “Michael Shawn’s Campfire” where there are true...
Episode 28 Gypsy Jayne
September 13, 2019 00:15 - 41 minutes - 62.2 MBThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our “Heros and Heroines” File, “Unexplained Files”, the “Free Range Talent” File, feature true life stories and interviews about real people making up the fabric of West Texas and beyond. Most of our “Free Range Texan” podcasts include a trip to “Michael Shawn’s Campfire” where there are true...
Episode 27 The Mallories
August 30, 2019 00:58 - 40 minutes - 60.3 MBThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our “Heros and Heroines” File, “Unexplained Files”, the “Free Range Talent” File, feature true life stories and interviews about real people making up the fabric of West Texas and beyond. Most of our “Free Range Texan” podcasts include a trip to “Michael Shawn’s Campfire” where there are true...
Episode 26 Jerrod Medulla
August 16, 2019 00:25 - 33 minutes - 50 MBThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our “Heros and Heroines” File, “Unexplained Files”, the “Free Range Talent” File, feature true life stories and interviews about real people making up the fabric of West Texas and beyond. Most of our “Free Range Texan” podcasts include a trip to “Michael Shawn’s Campfire” where there are true...
Episode 25 Ragland
August 02, 2019 00:38 - 30 minutes - 46.8 MBThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our “Heros and Heroines” File, “Unexplained Files”, the “Free Range Talent” File, feature true life stories and interviews about real people making up the fabric of West Texas and beyond. Most of our “Free Range Texan” podcasts include a trip to “Michael Shawn’s Campfire” where there are true...
Episode 24 Ben
July 19, 2019 00:28 - 54 minutes - 102 MBThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our “Heros and Heroines” File, “Unexplained Files”, the “Free Range Talent” File, feature true life stories and interviews about real people making up the fabric of West Texas and beyond. Most of our “Free Range Texan” podcasts include a trip to “Michael Shawn’s Campfire” where there are true...
Episode 23 Pine Box
July 04, 2019 01:04 - 31 minutes - 59.3 MBThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our “Heros and Heroines” File, “Unexplained Files”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world. Most of our “Free Range Texan” podcasts include a trip to “Michael Shawn’s Campfire” where there are true stories, tall tales and cam...
Episode 22 Holy Ground
June 21, 2019 00:38 - 32 minutes - 61.9 MBThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our “Heros and Heroines” File, “Unexplained Files”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world. Most of our “Free Range Texan” podcasts include a trip to “Michael Shawn’s Campfire” where there are true stories, tall tales and cam...
Episode 21 Bob Wills Bus
June 07, 2019 01:08 - 31 minutes - 59.2 MBThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our “Heros and Heroines” File, “Unexplained Files”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world. Most of our “Free Range Texan” podcasts include a trip to “Michael Shawn’s Campfire” where there are true stories, tall tales and cam...
Episode 20 Giants
May 24, 2019 01:16 - 31 minutes - 59 MBThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our “Heros and Heroines” File, “Unexplained Files”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world. Most of our “Free Range Texan” podcasts include a trip to “Michael Shawn’s Campfire” where there are true stories, tall tales and cam...
Episode 19 Cucaracha
May 09, 2019 22:20 - 34 minutes - 48.9 MBThe “Free Range Texan” podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster “Michael Shawn” reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our “Heros and Heroines” File, “Unexplained Files”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world. Most of our “Free Range Texan” podcasts include a trip to “Michael Shawn’s Campfire” where there are true stories, tall tales and cam...