Get Real With Rick Dancer

Get Real with Rick Dancer - Forest Fires & Forest Management

Wow, this is a great conversation about the health of our forests and what can be done about it. A group of 80 experts from all over the country are warning us about the health of our forests. But more than that they have ideas to turn this around.

Get Real With Rick Dancer - The Road to Recovery 7/2

The man you are about to meet has been through a lot in his 40 years. He's struggled with addiction and some mental health issues. He is a chef in Lane County Oregon but about to embark on a whole new career. Expect to hear how addiction impacted his life and what he thinks leaders are doing wrong to really help those who live on the streets.

Get Real With Rik Dancer - New Threat to Oregon Doctors

Oregon Doctors could soon lose their medical license for microagressions. It's something that could have a devastating effect on your health care or even being able to find a doctor willing to practice in the state.

Get Real With Rick Dancer - The Peoples Justice 6/20

The man you are about to meet is a Federal Judge in the appellant court. He's also an author of a book about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. He talks with us about why it's so important to judge the meaning of our constitution based on law and the original intent, not current culture.

Get Real With Rick Dancer - Why Made in America is so Imporants

When the young man you are about to meet says his shaving razor is Made In America, he means it. And there’s a story to go behind it, a reason. This young man and his business partner have “Proof” that buying American made is the only way to go. This is a story about family, about standing up for our nation, and about why making and buying quality products is the most sustainable practice

Get Real With Rick Dancer - Greater Idaho Movement Update 6/6

People in Eastern and Southern Oregon are frustrated with the lack of attention they are paid by the rest of the state. The population centers decide everything which is why Greater Idaho started. When folks started talking about taking chunks of Oregon and joining them with Idaho, some said "It will never happen." Well, the move is growing and so is the dissatisfaction of the people. In this episode some great updates and information to keep you informed.

Get Real With Rick Dancer - Former Cop Tells The Truth 5/30

Many of us hear of a situation involving a police officer and may draw conclusions without all the facts. The guy you are about to meet spent a good portion of his early career in law enforcement. You can expect to hear some topics social media doesn't like to push out that much so I won't list them. But you will learn something in this conversation.

Third Sole

Discover the untold story behind the iconic waffle sole of Nike shoes. While Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight's contributions are well-known, there was a third visionary who played a crucial role in its development. "The Third Sole" unveils this hidden chapter in sneaker history. Watch now to learn about the unsung hero who helped revolutionize the running world. Dive into the full documentary and witness the journey of innovation and perseverance.

Get Real With Rick Dancer - Interesting People (Jordan) 5/22

Sometimes you get a feeling about someone. You know you need to talk with them but you're not sure what to ask. This interview is like that and what I love about it is the lack of preplanning allowed the magic to shine through. Enjoy GenZ through the eyes of this young man.

Get Real With Rick Dancer - Anxiety 5/16

We hear a lot about Anxiety in our world today, but what is it really? On this episode of Get Real With Rick Dancer, expect to learn the different kinds of anxiety there are, some simple tips to help the large portion of us deal with it and why its so important that we deal with it.

Get Real With Rick Dancer - Star Voting 5/9

Eugene voters have the opportunity to vote on a new method of voting called Star Voting. This is only for certain aspects of the ballot right now. Prepared to find out how Star Voting works, how it's different from Ranked voting, how this, someday might change and make voting more fair and why you might want to consider it this election. If you'd like more information or to try out a mock election for yourself, go to these links. https://star.vote/eug24mayor/ http://star.vote http://st...

Get Real With Rick Dancer - Freestyle 5/3

I'm concerned about what's going on in the world. I don't know when it became okay to hate anyone. On the bright side I believe God is exposing lies and giving us a thirst for the truth. Let's talk about that. Keep the conversation going in the comments.

Get Real With Rick Dancer - Mike Bellotti MDA Golf

He's a pretty familiar name in most homes in Oregon, especially in Eugene and Springfield. Mike Bellotti was the head football coach during some pretty amazing years. He's still connected to Oregon, the community and the university in many ways. He'll be back in May for the MDA Golf tournament sponsored by our own Dr Michael Bratland of CrisDental. This week Mike and I sat down and had a conversation about the past, the present and the future. If you're a duck fan you will enjoy this other s...

Get Real With Rick - Take Charge of Your Food

More people are taking control of their health by what they eat. Raw milk is becoming a big thing. But it's super controversial with some and the woman you're about to listen to explains why. You will find out what raw milk has that's good for you and a lot more in this very interesting conversation that is more than milk, it's everything we eat.

Get Real With Rick - Another Mill Shuts Down 4/3

When I read the article in the Sealy Lake Newspaper I was stunned. The major employer, a mill that's been around for 75 years, is shutting down. The reason is not a lack of timber, not this time. The reason is people and housing that's too damn expensive to afford. But this interview takes twists and turns and leaves you feeling like Sealy Lake will be okay. Why? The people.

Get Real With Rick - School Bully 3/28

Get Real With Rick Dancer - The Tattooed Junkie 3/20

On this edition of Get Real With Rick Dancer, working out. A young man recently connected with me who calls himself the tattooed fitness junkie. He knows what he's talking about and will give us advice on the do's and don'ts. But what I really like about this conversation is how real it gets. The real reasons behind why he does what he does will inspire you.

Get Real With Rick Dancer 3/12

If you think your electric bill is high now, wait until you see what it looks like if the current administrations Columbia River Plan goes through.It's a secret White House deal to demolish dams and your pocketbook. Rates are expected to go up 50% if this happens and right now it's on track to happen.But not without a fight.Here in Montana power providers are spreading the word.But those of you in Oregon, Washington and Idaho will also feel the pain.Listen.

Controversial Conservation Plan

An appointed board is deciding the fate of many Oregonians. The Forestry Board is expected to adopt what is called a habitat conservation plan that is opposed by thousands. It's not going to just impact loggers and mill workers, it will impact country governments, schools and you. It's your forest and yet you don't have any say as to what happens.

Get Real with Rick Dancer Slice Of Hope

Face To Face contact is not much of a thing anymore. We have Zoom, FaceTime and all sorts of online ways to connect. But research says nothing is a substitute for face to face. The couple we will hear from on this episode started its own face to face meeting group in a small rural Oregon town. 

A Community Food Grow

The men you are about to meet understand the future of our food sources in the United States and beyond. They've found a way to grow food faster, better and want to plant more seeds in places all over the world. There is so much more to the story so I'm gonna let them explain from here.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Aspen Adult Services

When love is pure you feel it. When love is about service, the results tell the story. The people you are about to meet understand the value of helping people who may fit into a category of folks who have different abilities from the rest of us. But that doesn't change their value, as you are about to hear.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: The Bearded Social Worker

We see data on the mental health status of people in America but rarely do we hear from those working in the industry in rural America. The Bearded Social Worker works out of a private office in one of Oregon's smallest counties. What he seeing is pretty amazing. He's someone we will have on again in the near future. Share this with your friends.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: The Ripoff of a Veteran

She's a disabled veteran who trusted an Oregon contractor and got ripped off big time. She's still living in a partially remodeled home and the creditors came knocking at the door. But something happened that is so generous it will touch your heart. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer: A Father's Loss

Our lives intersect in amazing ways. The man you are about to hear from started following me a while ago. Then I interviewed a friend of his who lives in Virginia. Recently he spotted me in La Grande Oregon.....but when I heard this man's story I knew you needed to hear it and what I discovered in questioning him, he needed to share it too. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer; Oregon Weather

Close to 100k people are without power. But what's happening now and how long till power is restored? Bill Lundun of KPNW fills us in.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Nick The Trainer Dude

I learn so much from people who've experienced harder, more difficult times than myself. No one's life is easy but sometimes you find someone who teaches such courage it challenges you to do better. Nick The Trainer Dude is that guy for me. Take some time and listen to what Nick says. I think it will greatly encourage you.

Get Real with Rick Dancer: The Power Of Our Brain

Maybe Easy Isn’t Really Living? Sponsored by New Leaf Hyperbaric’s & Massage & CrisDental Family Dentistry I wake to 15 degree’s. It’s my running day but consider for a moment changing that to a gym day. I know how running makes me feel. Yes, it hurts and today my knee is bugging me a bit. Last year it was so cold and windy and snowy I didn’t get to run outside and my mental health arose from the dark. So I decide to grab the hand warmers, a stocking cap and layers and layers of runni...

What's Happening with the Housing Market?

The Fed's met recently and we got some promising news. But what does it all mean? We go to a mortgage lender and a realtor to find out what they think.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Oregonians Sue State Leaders

Oregon leaders, hired a company to insure misinformation doesn't get spread about elections, and some are not happy about it. They are taking leadership to court over this, as I think they should. Censorship is alive and well in the Beaver State and if Oregonians don't get a clue it's gonna ruin them.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Legalized Drugs In Oregon?

Oregon voters passed a measure that basically decriminalized all drugs. Well as you can guess that didn't workout that well and now 12 of the states 36 counties voted to get rid of it. We talk with a lawmaker about the problems, the history and the solution.

Get real with Rick Dancer: The Middle Class Is Hurting

Many of us are frustrated with the way the world is going. The woman in this podcast just wanted her concerns to be heard. I get it and had a great conversation with someone our president probably is not going to rub elbows with. But still, she needs to be heard.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Taking Montana To Court.

A group in Broadwater County Montana says it's time to put a pause on development, at least until the county can clear up some problems. We'll discuss those problems and for those who live in Oregon or other places, this story is still for you.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: DNA Brings Sisters Together

Even I had no idea when I said yes to this podcast how deep, how moving and how inspiring the story would be. Two women united by a DNA test, two women who truly needed each other. As this story unfolds you may find a bit of your own story in the details.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Losing Life To Find It

Most of us understand you have to lose things to gain. It's the same in life. Giving up makes room for something better. The woman you are about to meet was hooked on drugs. She had to make a choice...drugs or her kids. She made the wrong one many times but finally is on the road to recovery. This interview will inspire you. If you have someone in your life who is struggling with addiction share this please.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: OSU Says NO to Management of Forest

A big slap in the face to Oregon lawmakers and a former governor as OSU says it doesn't pencil out to manage one of the states more valuable research forests. Why such a big deal? You'll find out in this interview.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: A Hell of a Story Johnny Long

Johnny Long spent time in prison. He was addicted to drug for years. He's made a lot of mistakes but his heart is made of gold and finally he has found his story. He talks about learning to edit that story, change the punctuation and answer many of the questions, leaving periods in places he'd never seen boundaries before. This interview will inspire you and make you look at your own life much differently.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Why Montana Makes People Cry

Why Does Montana Make People Cry? Sponsored by Montana Oral Surgeons & Implant Center I’m not sure why it is that this one simple question I ask of so many, brings tears to their eyes. A few months ago, I interviewed a doctor at Montana Oral Surgeons & Implant Center and when I asked “Why Montana?” his eyes watered up, his demeanor changed, he was truly touched. Recently I went back to interview Dr Bernadette Wilson, and she did the same thing. Yeh, the same question. Kathy and I have ...

Get Real With Rick Dancer: New Montana Brewery Alert/REAL News

We found a new brewery in Three Forks Montana we had to share with you. We talk with the brewer and find out the plan for this place. If you want to see it we show video in our Youtube podcast. Also Bill Lundun joins us with news from all over the country. News you won't find anywhere else.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Deep And Personal

Let's get deep and personal. Life is a story and we get to choose to live it out loud or behind closed doors. But what are we doing with our lives and why does it matter? Let's talk.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Lost & Found His Marbles

I can't tell you why I like the guy you're about to listen too, so much. He's honest, raw and has come from a very dark place to one of great light. He did it all through glass work. Yeh, he blows glass. But there is much more to his story and you will be inspired by it.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Montana Tax Mess Up

People in Montana are mad. In one year taxes doubled and tripled from what they were. No can seem to nail down a reason so we went to the local paper to talk with a guy who's been following this mess for years .

Get Real With Rick Dancer/Story Of Life & Crazy Oregon News

One of the stories I did as a news anchor that never left me is the one you are about to see. A missing boy. A desperate family. The kindness of strangers and so on. Also, Newsman Bill Lundun shares more crazy Oregon news. One story that should really have you concerned...at least one.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Tribal Challenges

This Saturday Native Americans will be in Townsend Montana to share dancing, culture, stories and food. We talked with the presenters, natives, about the tribes in Montana and much more. It's a very interesting interview and look into Montana history. Then we share an Oregon Native story of a island given back to it's original tribe and our connection and last visit to this sacred place.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Montana's Native Story

This Saturday Native Americans will be in Townsend Montana to share dancing, culture, stories and food. We talked with the presenters, natives, about the tribes in Montana and much more. It's a very interesting interview and look into Montana history. Then we share an Oregon Native story of a island given back to it's original tribe and our connection and last visit to this sacred place.

Get Real with Rick Dancer Oregon Politics & Hot Topics

Ben Edtl is with Free Oregon, a group fighting for the voices and the rights of all Oregonians. What Ben talks about may make you uncomfortable but that doesn't mean the conversation is not important. We all need to speak up about what we believe to be right and wrong. I hope you enjoy this conversation or at least get challenged by it.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: The Brave People I know

Marci is one of the bravest people I know. I met her years ago while producing a television series on teen suicide. Marci and my path have crossed numerous times over the years. I think you'll really enjoy this conversation. It's real and there is some language so you've been warned.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Oregon Is Crazy With Legislation

Oregon is a little crazy when it comes to passing legislation. Eugene NewsMan Bill Lundun joins us to talk about some of the craziest things that will make your head spin. If you don't live in Oregon you will chuckle. If you do live in Oregon you will roll your eyes and wonder how in the hell you got there.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Stuck In Israel

A friend called me to tell me she and some of her Oregon friends are stuck in Israel in this mess. This morning she spoke with me on video and had an interesting take on what's going on. Here's that conversation.

Get Real With Rick Dancer; My Frustration With The Israel Situation

I'm really angry that so many ignorant people in America and organizations are coming out against Israel. This is just crazy and there are a bunch of other current affairs frustrating the hell out of me. If you are easily offended you probably don't want to watch this...if you like to be educated, listen in.