Get Real With Rick Dancer
490 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratingsI'm a former Television News Anchor and Reporter and once ran to be Oregon's Secretary of State. Now, I'm an organic storyteller and Pacific Northwest Traveler who is unedited, unfiltered and real.
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Black Man Says: "Current Cancel Culture Narrative is Not HIS?"
March 09, 2021 02:04 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBRace is a huge issue in this country so imagine what this Black man must feel like when he has totally different ideas about race relations and gets grouped in with cultural thought. We talked with him in this very raw, open, difficult conversation.
What? The Oregon Legislature wants to Raise the Beer Tax by almost 3000%?
March 04, 2021 00:37 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThere's a house bill in Oregon that will raise the beer tax almost 3000% and the tax on wine almost 200%. We talk with Ninkasi owner and brewer Jamie Floyd about what this could do to the industry and your pocketbook and how you can help.
The Hydrate Bar: WTH is a Hydrate Bar? You'll find out.
March 03, 2021 19:10 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBOkay, big cities know all about Hydrate Bars but this is a first for Lane County. You can get the treatment at other places but not like this.....How is it different and what the heck is a Hydrate Bar? Listen.
We talk about why more can't be done to change government. And What Can be Done.
March 02, 2021 02:01 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWhat can be done to change the current culture of government as it relates to covid19. Douglas County is standing up and asking for a change. And in Cottage Grove people might be understanding how important it is to run for office. You'll love this story.
Let's Find Out What Rick Thinks
February 26, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBOne of my clients decided it was time to turn the tables on me. I'm always asking people questions so this time it was his turn and the audience got right in on the action. We answered everything I think. Enjoy.
Eugene Rapper Tells His Story and talks about a new song that talks about the struggles of COVID 19
February 25, 2021 02:03 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBWhen I first heard this song I cried, not just a little but a lot. Then we tracked him down and in this interview you will hear the most amazing stories of life, abuse, restoration and rejuvenation.
Days Before Reopening State Cracks Down On Challengers
February 24, 2021 01:37 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBTwo days before Lane County Opens up for inside dining a few local restaurants that challenged the governors orders, get slapped with some of the largest fines ever and a local saloon gets it's liquor license pulled. What's up? We'll find out.
People who lost their homes to wildfires in Oregon feel like their being screwed, again.....Plus heartwarming stories of people who live there.
February 23, 2021 01:40 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode we show you why some up the Mckenzie River feel like they are being screwed by a new country ordinance. Many lost their homes to fire and now this. Plus, free water testing for fire victims, a story of survival along the river and covid numbers.
A Real Conversation About Race
February 20, 2021 02:09 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBWhat if we are not as divided as some would like us to think? What if we truly can change this? This is one of the best race related conversations this journalist has ever had. Bright moments in our times. Watch, share, listen, and do.
Back The Blues: Time To Build Trust
February 19, 2021 01:49 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThere's a lot of trust that needs to be built between the community of color and police. How do you start? Where do you start? Where don't you start? Let's start the conversation.
Boy Scouts of America? We'll it's a lot more than boys
February 18, 2021 01:59 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThis is a great interview if you are one of those parents struggling with kids who are depressed, sad and miserable thanks to the lockdowns and the reaction to Covid. The Scouts now provide programs for girls as well as boys and once you listen to this you will want to get your kids involved, especially in this world lacks so much connection right now.
The Inside is so much more important than the Outside.
February 17, 2021 00:42 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBWe all have people in our lives who touch us, change us, mold us into something new. Let me introduce you to a couple of really important people in my life.
Community Comes to the Rescue of War Veteran and His Family
February 16, 2021 01:49 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBHe served in Iraq, came home, struggles with many issues and finds out the contractor he hired destroyed his home. The local building inspector just can't say no and you will be amazing with what they've done and are doing.
Mental Health and the Reaction to COVID 19
February 12, 2021 01:46 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBPeople really need to talk about how they are feeling about the lockdown, the pandemic, the reaction to covid and all of it. But we are afraid and that is not good for our mental health. A local counselor sheds some light on what we may need to do.
What is Hyperbaric Treatment, How does it work and is it as expensive as we hear?
February 11, 2021 18:55 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBUsing oxygen to heal the body is a pretty natural thing to do. So how does Hyperbaric's work and who does it work on? We ask a local expert to fill us in.
On This Episode: Tree Cutting on Private Property Along The McKenzie & Questions over the Oregon Lockdown
February 10, 2021 21:23 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBFolks along the Holly Farm Fire are nervous. Tree's are coming down and some say they had no idea, and those tree's are on their property. Also, why is the lockdown continuing in Lane County when 33% of the covid cases are coming from the U of O.
Two Part: Part One, Staying Healthy During Covid Part Two: Lane County Commissioner Speaks Out about Vaccine Rollout in Oregon
February 09, 2021 21:27 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBWhy do Lane County numbers keep rising? A lane county commissioner joins us to answer that question, that's later in the interview but first staying healthy as a way of preventing covid.
"Map Out Your Life But Do It In Pencil
February 08, 2021 23:50 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBLife rarely turns out the way we plan. So when I read in an email that I should "Map Out My Life But Do It In Pencil part of me laughed. Then I started thinking about my own life, the ups the downs the heartache and decided to share a few stories.
The Little Town That Helped Save It's Favorite Coffee Shop
February 08, 2021 20:17 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThe owners of the Koffee Kup in Cottage Grove didn't have the money to open up to outside seating. There's a lot of expense to do something like this and it wasn't until the city jumped in that it happened. This is a story that will make your week.
What We're Doing is Not Working: Saving Small Businesses
February 05, 2021 02:04 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBThere are two very different positions when it comes to the reaction to COVID. Small businesses are paying the price and a growing number of people would like to see us talking more and find new ways to get Oregon reopened.
Free Well Water Testing Plus Great information About Water Quality
February 04, 2021 01:41 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe Oregon Health Authority is paying for folks impacted by forest fires in Oregon to get their well water tested for free. Now, this is not going to last and you need to get in on the program now. Watch to find out how it works.
Get Real with Rick Dancer: The Lessons Of My Life
February 03, 2021 21:21 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBWhat I've found to be true in my life is that those the world considers to be lesser are usually much greater. I've been blessed to have experienced these angels in the most amazing ways. Their vulnerability is so freeing and their soul is there to breathe new life into our being. Problem is, we fail to recognize greatness, so perhaps this will shed some light on these rare but life changing moments.
Kids Need To Go Back To School
February 03, 2021 01:43 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBParents are frustrated that the lockdown has gone on so long and their kids, many of their kids, are not learning as much as they wish. Some local school districts are opening up and some are not. We talk with a mom about her concerns in this episode of Get Real With Rick Dancer.
Let's Talk Honestly and Opening about Race.....Yep all of us
February 02, 2021 02:18 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThere are so many questions we need to be asking one another about race in America but we stuck on words and fail to listen. I brought to men on the show tonight to talk about white and black issues that are not black and white. This is a challenging conversation but one that needs to continue.
The "Other" Less Talked about Costs of Closing three Oregon Prisons
February 01, 2021 20:42 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBThe governor wants to close three Oregon prisons in the very near future. The communities surrounding those facilities are not happy all. It means a big loss to their economies but also to those these prison serve. We recently did an interview with some of those folks in the Coos Bay area. In this report you also hear from a couple of graduates of the program who say they wouldn't be here today without that program.
Oh, This Is Not Going To Sit Well With Some of You Taxing your PPP Loan?
January 29, 2021 19:57 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBA local legislator (Lane County) has introduced a couple of house bills that have a lot of folks pretty upset. We talk with an expert out of Salem about what the bills could do and what the likely hood is that they will ever pass. This is probably going to irritate you.
Douglas County Business Fight To Reopen
January 29, 2021 00:47 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBThey are out to protect their rights, their freedom of speech and their ability to make a living. They have support and they have folks who are mad at them. This is their story, this is their reason.
Crazy Times We Live In: Time To Vent A Little
January 27, 2021 01:23 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWe live in crazy times. People use their passive aggressive skills out of fear as they try to control people's conversations. This happens because those same people believe, truly believe they hold the key to the right information and anyone who disagree's is uninformed. We'll that's not true and we talk about that and have some fun at the same time. Oh, we also have a little snow forecast in this show.
Sex Trafficking In Western Oregon: We talk with an expert Get Real With Rick Dancer
January 26, 2021 19:53 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBA lot of people have the wrong idea about sex trafficking. It's happening all over Western Oregon but most of us don't see it so we pay little attention. An expert out Bend is joining forces with a local organization to offer information to protect your family and our community.
Who Truly Saw The Real You And Taught You The Most
January 25, 2021 20:25 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThere are three men I can think of, two I didn't well, who saw me for who I was/am and gave me the spark to find my life. Let's Get Real and talk from the heart about what that means, how it happens and how we can lead by example. I'm Rick Dancer and this is Get Real with Rick Dancer.
What I've Learned from the Reaction to COVID
January 22, 2021 19:48 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBMy business coach asked me yesterday: "Rick, what has COVID taught you?" So I sat down last night and thought long and hard about it. This is just a few of the points but I'd be interested in what you've learned about culture, our world and yourself.
Local Pet Supply Store Giving out $500 Bucks worth of Supplies to those in need
January 22, 2021 01:54 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBCrisDental Family Dentistry sponsors a "Get Real Feature" on a business every month. This month the business is All American Pet Supplies in Springfield Oregon. In this interview we talk about animal health, proper feeding and its your chance to win one of 10 $50 dollar gift cards for people displaced by Oregon Wildfires or who have lost their job due to COVID reaction.
What's Behind The Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy?
January 21, 2021 19:15 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThe Boy Scouts of America has had it's share of bad press over the last few years. We sat down with our local Scout Council to talk about some of the misperceptions about the scouts and the bankruptcy. The media tends to focus on the short soundbites leaving large holes where truth is hidden, here we uncover that truth.
We Must Speak Up In Firm Kindness
January 21, 2021 00:45 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBToo many people are too afraid to speak out right now. I think that's wrong. I think we need to find unity by agreeing to disagree not simply trying to silence those who disagree with us.
A Different Take on What we know about the virus
January 20, 2021 19:38 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBA while back I heard a doctor on a local radio station saying things about Covid 19 that I had not heard from a professional before. He's a professor at Stanford University and is part of a larger organization seeking to dispel some myths and talk about things we don't hear a lot. You may not agree with him and that's okay. In a world of hyper-censorship I believe we all need to start looking for additional sources of information.
Divide & Conquer? Don't Let Them Do It.
January 20, 2021 01:39 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBThe world is a crazy place right now but despite what you hear from the loudness of the multi-media's, there are people who are thinking about life, like you think of life. Here's just a few thoughts before I head home to have a beer with my wife and get lost in a good book or maybe an episode of Yellowstone.
Get Real with Rick Dancer: A Homeless Youths Story.
January 19, 2021 20:29 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBThe young man you are about to listen to, does not hold back. He's made mistakes, he still has demons but he also has something new.....it's called hope. Where did he get it? How can we help give that same hope to others? What was his life like growing up? It's all in this next episode of Get Real with Rick Dancer. share it please.
Living Kindness Naturally Amelia Abel
January 19, 2021 01:50 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBHer name is Amelia Abel. I met her 15 to 20 years ago and she's been a part of my life I cannot explain. She makes me more kind. She makes me more patient. Amelia makes me softer. Watch she may do the same for you.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Introduction. Who is Rick Dancer Anyway?
January 18, 2021 18:46 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBFor those who are not from Western Oregon, Rick Dancer maybe a new name for you. No, he's not a stripper he's a guy who worked in television journalism most of his life, ran for statewide public office and now produces interviews and videos online for an audience of over 400k a month. But his younger audience is asking for sound only (am I that ugly lol) so that's why we started this podcast. Also, on here we plan to get even more real because.....we can.
The Art of Listening: Can It Be The Driving Force To Bringing Us Back Together?
January 15, 2021 23:05 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBThis is a pretty raw topic for me. As a former television journalist freedom of speech is huge. Asking questions is just part of my life. When major platforms begin censoring you and me red flags go waving in the wind. I'm trying to find some common ground with people and that is what this podcast is all about.