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Get Real With Rick Dancer

487 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratings

I'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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Get Real With Rick Dancer: It's Finally Coming out

February 28, 2023 00:55 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

It's finally coming out. Even the Department of Energy says it's likely to have started in "The Lab". We get our BS FREE MD doctor to talk about this very crazy issue.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: The Future of Farming in America

February 24, 2023 13:33 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

If you want to feel better about the world we live in, listen to this podcast. Yes, the world is falling apart but hidden in rural America are people quietly taking charge, like those you are about to hear from.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: The Story Behind The Story

February 21, 2023 00:09 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Life has a way of working itself out. Not they way we intend but the way it is. My life has been a lot like that. From a shy start to television news anchor, to politician, cancer survivor and now podcaster in Montana. 20 years ago I never would have thought this would be my life. A friend comes on the show to ask hard questions to help me tell my story.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: The Answer to Censorship

February 17, 2023 13:28 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Let's talk about all the censorship going on in the world today. When does it end? Who ends it? What role do you play? Plus, Oregon news....oh gosh the state of that state.

Get Real With Rick Dancer; Greater Idaho Idea Gains Legislative Steam/ Recreating the General Assembly Governance

February 16, 2023 19:23 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Idaho's legislature just passed a bill to move forward with an idea to change Oregon's border. We talk with an Idaho State Representative about why Idaho likes the idea and to the organizers. Plus a new move to go back in history to recreate The State General Assembly. Find out what that means.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: The Power of Poo

February 15, 2023 04:22 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

The things they can learn about you from you poo. Oh and did you know they can also heal people by transplanting healthy poo into you? It's true.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Law and Order Sues Politicians

February 10, 2023 13:23 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

A group in Oregon is filing a lawsuit that you may want to be a part of. It's not often a suit goes after government leaders over damages caused by their decisions, but that's exactly what this suit is intended to do. Restore Law & Order is serious and has hired qualified attorneys to do the job. Here's how you can get involved.

Get real with Rick Dancer: Portland Is a Mess

February 09, 2023 04:23 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

The City of Portland is in trouble. Many throw up their hands and say there's nothing to be done. But a group of folks who refuse to give up on the city and instead are taking action, speak with us on this episode. Whether you live in Portland, Eugene or Medford what you hear in this interview may help you.

Get Real with Rick Dancer: You Sitting Down?

February 08, 2023 04:54 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

There's a move afoot where people are becoming American State Nationals. What is that? And why are people doing it? We'll talk with an expert who is coming to Oregon soon to talk about just that.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Race To The Sky

February 07, 2023 00:16 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Dog Sled racing in Montana is a big deal. This weekend mushers from all over will converge on the town of Lincoln Montana for The Race to The Sky.  We walk with one of the long time organizers of the event to find out about the dogs, the place to this Saturday and why this is such a big deal to Montana 

Getl Real WithRick Dancer

February 02, 2023 05:24 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MB

The story you are about to hear is one of bravery, adventure, fear and the willingness to walk into the wilderness to find ones self. I met Ben years ago and when I saw him hinting online about leaving I knew I had to  get him on the show. This is not about leaving but about moving forward and sometimes that means separating ourselves from the self we know so we can find the self that is to be.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Rural Education Focus' on Vocations

February 01, 2023 13:04 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Vocational classes are all but gone in much of urban Oregon but not in some of the more rural districts. Tonight a district that brought back much of it's shop classes including a butcher shop. Watch

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Your Personal Questions

January 31, 2023 13:43 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

Every so often we do a show where you ask the questions. We put out a link and many of you had things you want to ask. So my friend and co-worker Tim will join us to pose your questions to me. Feel free to ask a question in the comment section as well.

Get Real With Rick Dancer Housing in Creswell Oregon/My Thoughts on Disney

January 26, 2023 02:19 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Disney  is woking up again and this time is shutting down one of it's fans favorite rides over claims or racism.  Time to stop this nonsense. Also a local investment company creates some much needed housing. We'll show you.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Ice Fishing and Concerns of Montanans

January 25, 2023 04:58 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

I guess someday I'll get used to it but right now driving or walking on a lake covered in ice is still a mystery to me. There are people who spend days, hours, moments, out there fishing, ice fishing and the love it. This weekend the Townsend Lions Club is putting on a Perch Derby and we're gonna talk with them about that and other things. Plus we'll take you, via video, out on Canyon Ferry.

Get Real With Rick Dancer Free Style Night

January 24, 2023 04:41 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Oh it's free style night and boy do we hit some interesting topics.  No holding back... Watch and tell us where you stand.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Jaymason Bouwman A Different Perspective

January 19, 2023 14:22 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

The young man you are about to meet is absolutely amazing. The world has given him some major challenges but somehow in those challenges he see's great opportunity. This is an inspiring interview that will in some way, I hope, change you as knowing him as changed me. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer "Free Style"

January 18, 2023 13:50 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

It's your night to set the agenda. We do this once a week and you viewers tend to like it a lot. I have a few things I'll throw out but would love your input. On the 30th of the month stay tuned for a show where we answer all your questions....here's the link to send them in.  https://forms.gle/SWCzFu2RFmi416KK7

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Rural Parts of Oregon Want OUT!

January 13, 2023 12:20 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Since the November election the idea of uniting a huge chunk of Blue Oregon with the Red state of Idaho is sounding more attractive to rural folks. In one poll 68% of Northwestern Oregonians thought the legislature should hold hearings to see what people think. But will it happen? Now, Wallow County has enough steam to join the movement.  Tonight an update.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Too Real for some...A story of a prophet

January 11, 2023 04:26 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

I don't need to say much about this episode you are either into it or you are not. I say watch and see what you think

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Progressive or Regressive Yes, we get to decide

January 10, 2023 02:59 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

I think I offer my best advice when I'm in a bit of a funk. So tonight might be great or it may blow up in my face. LOL.  Actually I'm doing some deep thinking so let's see where this goes. This is the night you asked for, Free Styling...No plan just you, me and questions.  If you want to come on live with me send  me your email in the comment section.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Honoring our veterans

January 06, 2023 04:33 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Veterans are perhaps one of the most overlooked group of people out there and what makes it worse is many suffer from depression, PTSD and other issues because of the service they gave to our country. A group of bikers doesn't just feel sorry for veterans they are actually doing something and we thought it was worth talking with them about. (bikersforveterans.com)

Get Real With Rick Dancer: FreeStyle Night Plus News & Weather

January 05, 2023 02:44 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

On FreeStyle night you never know what is coming. We share some great stories, a bit a weather you can use, news that might make you mad if you are the type who ask questions, followers won't like it, and we get a little upset at the end.  It's all good.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: You Ask The Questions

January 04, 2023 02:18 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Once a week its just you and me. Funny we always find topics of the day, things that concern us or just life to talk about. I like these shows best. Enjoy. 

Get Real Health With Rick Dancer

December 23, 2022 05:20 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

a healthy lifestyle is a choice and much of what we think is not really true. So let's check in with the doc's at BS Free MD.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Time To Start Asking Questions

December 21, 2022 04:40 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Remember when people who asked questions, didn't put strange things in their bodies and refused to trust government and big pharma were  called counter culture? We'll they still are and it's time more of us counter culture.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Governor Brown You Let Oregon Down, Again

December 20, 2022 05:11 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Oh her way out the door Oregon's governor thumbs her nose at crime victims, survivors, family members and Oregon voters giving clemency from the death sentence to all 17 people on death row. In this interview, a surprise, a family member of one of the victims joins us. Not planned but boy does he have a few things to say.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: The Marble Man

December 17, 2022 02:38 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

How can something as simple as a marble change a man's life. Well, like all good stories it's much deeper than I can tell you in this short sentence but watch and find hope, restoration and a very artistic guy. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer Freestyle.

December 13, 2022 02:39 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

It's your night to ask question. We call it "Freestyle" because little is planned and much is talked about. What the world needs is more conversation so let's start one right here. Tonight we talk about the lies and how they are catching up with the covid crowd and the climate change folks.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Twitter and the released papers

December 06, 2022 02:33 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Censorship is alive and well in the United States. People are pissed that Biden appears to know more than he said (He Lied). But others hate Trump so much they are blinded. Perhaps it's time for a moral code that we hold ALL of our leaders too. You know, standards?

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Measure 111 what a joke

December 01, 2022 03:37 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Oregonians passed measure 111 healthcare for all but is this really what it sounds like? It appears Oregonians once against duped into a sound good, unfunded change to the constitution that means nothing? 

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Survey Says What you want to see.

November 29, 2022 09:45 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

We recently asked you to take a survey and tell us what you like and don't like about our Get Real Content.  We had a lot of responses. The man who developed the survey works with me and joins us to talk about it. This should be fun. Stick around.

Get Real With Rick Dancer Died Suddenly

November 23, 2022 03:09 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

There are a whole lot of liars in the world and after you listen to this podcast and check out the documentary it is based on you will wonder what the fuck is going on. I promise. 

Get Real with Rick Dancer: Time To Take Back Timber Message

November 22, 2022 04:38 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Two years ago, fire ravaged much of Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Montana. People lost homes, lives, everything to the fires. Now many people, including those who paid financially want to know why the forests aren't being managed and why wildfires are not only common but expected each summer and Fall?  Tonight we have that discussion with a group out of Douglas County where the Archie Creek Fire left many homeless. They lost everything but their lives to the fires. Those folks wa...

Get Real With Rick Dancer Montana Rancher.....protecting what they have.

November 16, 2022 04:30 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

People are flocking to Montana to get away from the rules, mandates and politics of their area. Problem is some of those folks forget to check their politics, ideas for change and voting records at the state line. Cattle ranchers are nervous about development, water rights, wild life and their lifestyle. I recently heard a local rancher speak at a prayer breakfast. Afterwards I asked her if she'd join us on a show. This is that show. Also, we're doing a survey to help with our content. It's ...

Get Real with Rick Dancer: I'm in a funk....So deal with it and a group of guys follows the most amazing bucket list

November 15, 2022 03:07 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

I'm in a funk of sorts. The world seems out of control, people are rude and I'm tired of feeling like everything is argument or a fight. Also weighing heavy on my soul is the economy.  I read the warnings from folks in the know and it doesn't look good next year. Then we have a story with a guy named Matt Powell. He and a group of 18 guys are on the adventure of a lifetime. Yes it all ties together. Reality and hope....you need both.

Get REAL WITH Rick Dancer.

November 11, 2022 04:23 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

On this episode we introduce you to a new bunch of businesses in the Whiteaker Neighborhood in Eugene, Oregon, our weather expert joins us with a forecast from Oregon to Montana, The BS Free MD Doctors take you to the dark place with their latest podcast....and what's up at Compton Family Winery? We'll let you know.

Get Real With Rick Dancer Aftermath of the Midterms

November 10, 2022 12:30 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Let's unpack the election. We'd love to hear from you but we've also brought some folks on to talk about this. Bill Lundun from KPNW will have results, Dr Michael Bratland will have his say, a candidate who almost won his first race will talk about his frustration and a group talking of joining parts of Oregon with Idaho, especially after last night.

Get Real With Rick Dancer Election Night

November 09, 2022 05:19 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

This is a pretty day around the world and especially in the United States. Tonight, or over the next few days, we should have a pretty good idea of the direction this country will be moving. Will there be a red wave, a red tidal wave or will it be more purple or blue. On this episode a guy who is very connected in the political world joins us to talk about what he see's coming in Oregon.  Take a moment to fill out our survey to help us come up with the best content. https://forms.gle/SGHviui...

Gert Real With Rick Dancer

November 08, 2022 03:31 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Monday's we try to do shows where it's just you and me. Let's talk about what's on your mind. I have a couple of things to throw in. I met a guy in Townsend Montana who's name is "Dancer". Yeh, you know, just Dancer like Cher or Bono. You'll meet him and a veteran we'll have on the show Thursday gives us a sneak peak. But everything is you. What is on your mind? What are concerned about? What makes you happy?  You have the floor.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Veterans, Politics and all the stuff we shouldn't talk about

November 04, 2022 03:44 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

On this episode of Kim Stark talks with folks in Albany were last minute preparations are underway for one of the nations largest Veterans parades. Bill Lundun join us for the news and man are Oregon voters being polled. All of the sudden a possible shake up is drawing national interest. Oh and take our survey to tell us what you want to see.....https://forms.gle/gcN7nARXygrf4xvi6

Get Real with Rick Dancer: Leaving Church to Find Jesus.

November 03, 2022 03:52 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

There's an Oregon author who just finished a book that will undoubtedly raise a few eyebrows. It's called "Leaving the Church to Find Jesus."  I'm reading it right now and thought we should bring Doug Hooley on to talk about his ideas and we'd love to hear your comments.  Also, we're revamping aspects of our show and what you to take a five minute survey about content. Thanks in advance. https://forms.gle/gcN7nARXygrf4xvi6

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Time for some difficult conversation.

November 02, 2022 01:46 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Tough conversations are not easy. Most people aren't big on confrontation. But a lot of gone on over the past two years to divide us. I would like to start or continue that conversation. Or, you can bring up things that are on your mind. This is your show so ask away. If you want to come on live with me put your email in the comment section and I'll send you a link. Also, some major weather changes for many of us in the Northwestern U.S.  Weatherman Brian Miskimins joins us live with your fo...

Get Real with Rick Dancer: It Takes Guts.

November 01, 2022 00:23 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Two guys, both taking a stab at politics in Oregon. One, a guy who lives up the McKenzie River Valley but doesn't feel his current Lane County Commissioner represents he and his neighbors well, so Kiger Plew jumped in. The other guy is more familiar with politics and is taking on a district in the Portland area that many feel is not gonna be easy for a Republican candidate. One week before the elections, let's talk about whatever comes to mind. Buck's Sanitary Service Scott Weld Matt McCar...

Get real with Rick Dancer: NY Supreme Court on Covid

October 27, 2022 03:31 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

You may have seen news articles regarding a decision by the New York Supreme Court reinstating 1,400 unvaccinated city employees, with back pay. The opinion is interesting and there's much more to talk about so we called Oregon Attorney Alan Thayer who's been watching this closely.

Get real with rick dancer; Forest management

October 26, 2022 03:33 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

There's a change in the air. People are tired of forest fires, smoke and all the damage they do to the climate change issue. But why aren't the climate change folks climbing onboard the new facts? Why do they dig their heels in and refuse to look at the science and the facts? Let's talk about that right now.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: It's Your Turn To Ask Questions.

October 25, 2022 02:01 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Tonights show is about you. What do you want to talk about? Do you have questions? I don't have a lot of answers but I think asking questions is good for culture, good for truth telling and good for the soul. So, let's try it.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: BS Free MD The Perfect Diet

October 20, 2022 02:04 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

There are so many fad diets how do you know what really works. We check in with Dr's Tim and May Hindmarsh to see what their expertise shows works and what doesn't work.  BS Free MD 

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Antifa Vandals Get Caught, Bill Lundun News

October 19, 2022 01:53 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

A woman running for the state senate up in the Portland area is having some trouble with ANTIFA, Imagine. Bill Lundun joins us live on the home to talk news, and we begin a new weather feature that includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho and yes Montana. Rain and snow are on the way.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Oregon Gubernatorial Candidate Betsy Johnson.

October 18, 2022 01:17 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Betsy Johnson is the non-affiliated candidate running for Governor in Oregon. She's a bit irritated with lies and misinformation being told about her. She talks with us about the polls, the people, the problems and her thoughts on Oregon on this episode