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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Get Real With Rick Dancer: BS Free MD The Perfect Diet
October 20, 2022 02:04 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThere 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 MBA 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 MBBetsy 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
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Alvord Taylor Endless Possibilities For A Meaningful Career
October 17, 2022 20:26 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBLots of us are looking for ways to have more meaningful lives. The lockdowns showed us life is short and we don't want to spend it doing something that is not rewarding. Alvord-Taylor, Inc. is about "Endless Possibilities" for people with different abilities (disabilities). Check out what they do in this interview and if it sounds like a fit, check out their website https://alvordtaylor.com
Get Real with Rick Dancer;
October 14, 2022 03:28 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBTonight on Get Real With Rick Dancer It’s Funday Thursday. Kim Stark joins us live from Downtown Springfield to introduce us to the newest, yummy business to open in the district. Dr Tim and Dr May from BS FREE MD tell us about their upcoming podcast….a doctor who says plants are trying to kill you. We’ll check in with Basin Tackle Rob in Charleston Oregon to talk about whatever comes to mind and Bill Lundun from KPNW has your news for the week including these stories : High School kids can...
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Gun Measure 114 in Oregon is not what you think.
October 13, 2022 01:55 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThere's a measure on the November ballot that should concern Oregonians who care about gun rights and gun violence. What the measure is billed as may not be what it's really all about, you know how that goes don't you? Sportsmen Opposed to Gun Violence joins us to clear up what measure 114 is really all about.Get
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Montana Politics, Weather and More
October 12, 2022 14:17 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBA friend of mine who worked as a weatherman and news guy in Portland, Oregon moved to Montana eight years ago. We talk about life in this new place called Montana and about what he's predicting weatherize for the coming year.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: A Terminal Diagnosis
October 11, 2022 21:37 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWhat would you do if the doctors told you you only had 8 to 18 months left to live? We don't really know until we get there do we. The woman you are about to hear is there. She talks about her real fears, her spirit to fight and a trip around the country to make the best story she can with her life before it's too late.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: People I Meet Matt Slavik
October 06, 2022 00:37 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWe begin a new segment in our Get Real With Rick Dancer line up. These are conversations with people I met, run into or find as I journey through life. Most of you know I'm pretty open to all kinds of people and not afraid to put myself out there. My hope is this will inspire you to do the same. What we need in the world is more deep-dive relationships. Surface conversation no longer appeals to many of us so let's move beyond that. I hope you enjoy this.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Hyperbaric's & Inflammation
October 05, 2022 20:22 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBInflammation is the cause of many problems for people. But most of us don't know what to do about it and put up with it. In this episode of GRRD we talk about inflammation from someone who treats plenty of people with the problem...Matt McCarl New Leaf Hyperbarics & Wellness Center.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Timber Management.
October 05, 2022 02:11 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBLibby Montana, where people still talk, work together and solve Timber Management issues. It's not perfect but it may be an example of what's possible if we just talk.
Get Real with Rick Dancer: The Narrative Changes as hardliners fight to be "Right" not Right.
October 04, 2022 01:32 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThe world is finally asking questions about the past two years. Some still think they have to call names and try to silence those who see it differently but they are in the minority which is probably why they lash out and stoop to such tactics. Let's talk about that.
The Truth Finally Starts Coming Out Measure 110 & Why Questioning is so important.
October 01, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBOregon voters passed measure 110 a few years ago and the results, well, don't listen to me listen to Bill Lundun as he gives you the numbers. Passage of this measure is one of the biggest questions I get from folks in Montana. They can't believe we approved it and as it turns out we shouldn't have. Also a few of my own opinions on why we as a culture need to stop allowing culture, leaders and politicians to fear us into not asking hard questions.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Let's Talk about what's wrong
September 30, 2022 03:54 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBCompton Family Wines talks wine with us and then Bait and Tackle Rob and I get into a conversation you are going to want to listen to. You may not agree but Oregon is worth it.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Starving For Relationships
September 29, 2022 02:20 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBI think people are starving for real relationships. You know, the kind where you share your life and they share theirs? Let's talk about that and anything else that comes up in a conversation.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Oregon Forest Fires and how Search and Rescue helps
September 28, 2022 01:28 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBPeople in Oregon will not soon forget the fires that ripped through much of the state Labor Day two years ago. Matt Hill from Douglas Timber Operators produced a series of video's showing what happened with the idea of understanding why. Tonight we show part two of this eight part series and discuss the response with some of those who were there that day.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Labor Day Wildfire Anniversary Senator Mark Hatfield
September 06, 2022 13:57 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBTwo years ago today Oregon was hit with the perfect storm that sent forest fires raging all over the northwest. A couple of women up the Mckenzie found away to bring green and life back to their neighbors. And he was called "The Gentleman of the Senate" for a reason. Senator Mark Hatfield how we could use you right now.
Get Real, Real with Rick Dancer
September 01, 2022 02:01 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBAmelia Abel is a good friend and an amazing young woman who just happens to experience Downs Syndrome. A few years ago she and I just pulled out a camera and did a live. I edited it a bit but think this is one of those interview you need to listen to. Especially with all the frustration and fighting going on in the world. We also hear from Mark Herbert who works with Alvord Taylor and other amazing people with different abilities.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Foster Kids Matter
August 31, 2022 01:29 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBTwin brothers who spent their childhood in first a foster home and then an adoptive home plan to walk 20 miles in every state in the country. They say there are big problems in the foster care system and feeling loved and like you matter more than the monthly paycheck is a big issue. We spoke with Davon from Georgia to find out why this is such a huge issue for so many.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: What the Hell is Oregon Governor Kate Brown Doing releasing Murderers from Prison.
August 25, 2022 00:32 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBOregon's governor continues to release hundreds and hundreds of dangerous killers from prison and the victims families and friends are fighting to stop it. We talk with a long time former legislator and attorney who is taking this case to the Supreme Court of Oregon. We also talk with one of the victims family. And we ask this experienced legislator what he thinks is ahead this Fall
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Disappearing in Thin Air
August 23, 2022 03:40 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBRight now there are more than 160 people, missing in just Lane County Oregon. Some say it's an epidemic and no one is sure exactly what to do about it. Tonight, a local media company is posting the pictures of the missing, regularly, they talk with us. The family of Michael Bryson who went missing a couple of years ago, join us to talk of their frustration with the system and the sometimes lack of seriousness taken in such cases and another group joins us to talk about what you need to know ...
Get Real Fun with Rick Dancer
August 19, 2022 01:57 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBOh it's that time of the month we check in with Bait and Tackle Rob down in Charleston Oregon. You never know what he's going to talk about. Kim Stark joins us from Coburg Oregon where Thursday night concerts are a big deal. It's National Pinot day and Compton Family Winery in Philomath joins us live to celebrate and tell you how you can join them for tasting all weekend. And Bill Lundun joins us for a look at the top news headlines this week.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: One Woman's Journey Through a tragic car accident
August 18, 2022 02:11 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThe woman you are about to meet has been through hell. At 17 she and her boyfriend were in an accident and he died. I interviewed her about eight months later and she was struggling. Recently I saw a post of hers on social media and tonight she joins us from the past and to answer questions in the present.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Super Human Abilities Taylor Spike
August 17, 2022 14:09 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHe's a normal guy from Springfield Oregon with super human powers. Yeh, to me anyone who can run 100 miles in 24 hours and like it, is super human. His life has not been easy and he talks about that and more in this episode of Get Real with Rick Dancer
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Suicide
August 12, 2022 01:01 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe young man in this episode understands suicide and all that it can do to friends and family. He's had his own thoughts of such action and started an organization to help educate people about this horrible plague in our state. Just this last week a local business woman I used to know very well, took her life. We'll also hear from Bill Lundun about some of the news of the week. And if you have anything you'd like to comment about what's going on with the DOJ, feel free.
Get Real Healthy With Rick Dancer
August 10, 2022 01:07 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBLet's got live to Sturgis South Dakota where 10s of thousands of biker gather for 10 days to party and have fun. Why this on a health show, because a local doctor (BSfreeMD) who has his own podcast is there and is joining us. Get it, he's a doctor and it's a health show? Also Sarah Keepers joins us live from Elements Health Clubs of Lane County to talk about hydration and Kim Stark will tell us about a weekly walk in Eugene to get people moving and healthier.
Get Real Montana With Rick Dancer: Montana News
August 09, 2022 01:09 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBSo two Oregonians move to Montana. Both were in news. What are some of the stories they see on this side of the journey and what are some of the misconceptions each state has towards the other. Watch and add by commenting if you wish.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Oh The Humanity
August 03, 2022 23:52 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThere really is room for discussion from both sides. A Salem area counselor has talk show on KYKM 1430 out of Salem where she addresses some pretty hot topics but not from a media standpoint but one of equality and conversation. She and I are going to do just that tonight. Also it’s Wednesday and Bill Lundun joins us with these stories: Tax deductible embryos. Tina Kotek derides a person at a Betsy Johnson rally. It really is an Inflation Bill! Would you like biohazard with that?
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Solution To Restoring Life to Homeless Veterans in Oregon
July 29, 2022 00:57 - 36 minutes - 33 MBA former inmate work camp is now a place of healing for our homeless veterans. How did this all happen and who are the folks behind the program? On this episode you will find out and we'll tell you about a poker run to help fund the place. Also, words of wisdom from an interview we did last night. I woke up thinking about what this young man said, put a few clips together, so we could hear them one more time.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Seeing Beyond The Wheelchair
July 28, 2022 01:31 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBThe guy you are about to meet is amazing. I met him a few years ago and thought this guy is meant for greatness. He experiences life in a wheelchair but don't let that piece of equipment get in the way, as many do. Once you hear what he has to say the chair disappears, as it should.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: The Heart Attack That Doesn't Kill You But Changes Everything.
July 27, 2022 02:20 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBHe survived a heart attack and now has changed his life. But this is much deeper than a story of survival it’s the story of man who grew up fatherless but became father to so many. We’ll also talk hydration, show some products we use, have a little fun with meme’s and introduce you to a woman who used to ranch cattle in the area. Her favorite saying was the best help you can find is at the end of your arm. Wow, there’s a saying that needs to come back.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: A Deeper Dive Into One Man's View of Why We Are Where We Are As A Nation.
July 26, 2022 02:26 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBI love conversations that start one place and all of the sudden throw you down a deep hole. That's what this next conversation is for me. He grew up on an Indian Reservation in Montana as saw what government tried to do didn't work. Then he worked in intelligence for the government in the middle east....same thing....and now here at home. He exposes the game, the bullshit and the reason he thinks its time for a movement
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Part of the Climate Change Solution that's Rarely Talked about.
July 22, 2022 01:55 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThere's a lot of talk about Carbon, greenhouse gases, global warming and climate change. But what often is not part of the narrative is how forest management plays into all that. Here's a company in Oregon doing some amazing things with timber and in turn helping clear the air.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: The Winemaker
July 21, 2022 01:01 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBNow that I live in rural America the connection to the land is so much broader than before. I see honey bee's on my flowers and want to plant more. We understand the relationship between farms, nature and us. One of our newest clients Compton Family Wines is all about regenerative farming. I love talking about this stuff because I think going back to the old ways is the new way and will soon be the most cost effective way. Compton-Family-Farms-Philomath-Oregon (comptonwines.com) Sip & Stro...
Get Real with Rick Dancer: Track & Fields Event Of The Year
July 20, 2022 01:34 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBTrack and field is a huge deal in Eugene Oregon. What's happening the next ten days is a once in a lifetime even for the community. Everyone's putting on their best faces and expecting tens of thousands of people and millions of dollars to come through the area. Let's talk about that and show you want's going on.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Springfield Oregon: Endless Possibilities
July 19, 2022 00:56 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThis is a story about a town that used to be rundown, messy and some joked about Springfield being Spring-tucky. No one's saying that anymore at least not anyone who's been there. How did they do it and why in a time when some Oregon towns are having a tough time is Springfield seeing new growth? We'll find out. Oh, and it's not all new business and great food....Springfield is also opening up to people who were also not always seen for who they are.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Finding Your Dream
July 15, 2022 01:30 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThey lived in Oregon but needed a change. They found an events venue, bought it and most of them moved to Helena Montana. We'll show you the cool space and tell more of their story. Also, we head to Charleston Oregon to catch up with Bait & Tackle Rob on happenings on the coast.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: A Conversation With Betsy Johnson, Candidate For Oregon Governor
July 14, 2022 00:20 - 34 minutes - 32 MBI've known Betsy Johnson for many years. She's been serving in the Oregon legislator for decades and now she's running to lead Oregon as its governor. With any campaign, the snarly, snotty hit pieces come out to try to stop you, I do remember. So we had a conversation about that and what it will take to get her elected.
Get Real With Rick Dancer Elements of Healthy Living
July 13, 2022 01:28 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThere are many elements of a healthy life. This episode is full of things, trips, travel and skills that could save your life. Let us know what you think after you listen. We'd love your input.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Educational Nightmare
July 12, 2022 01:44 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBSome parents in the Salem/Keizer school district in Oregon are fed up. They want say in what public education is teaching so they've started a group. It's goal? replace identity politics and social activism with critical thinking, personal determination, and objective truth. It's an uphill climb but as they explain, it's our kids and our future at stake. Sponsors Bucks ChrisDental Transworld Compton Family Wines
Get Real with Rick Dancer: Bill Lundun and Your News/Betsy Johnson Candidate For Governor Tells it like it is.
July 08, 2022 01:11 - 50 minutes - 46 MBhttps://www.runbetsyrun.com Betsy Johnson is the only candidate in Oregon running for governor who is not affiliated with a party. That's a blessing for Oregonians but a curse for her because she needs your help to get on the ballot. Listen to this interview and you'll know why she's the one.
Get Real With Rick Dancer Illegal Immigration
July 07, 2022 01:08 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBTonight, Millions of illegal/undocumented people cross the southern border of the United States and the problem is growing worse. The Texas Border Recon is a group of former military, law enforcement and volunteers working to get the word out before it's too late.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Allergies and what to do plus Small Town America
July 06, 2022 00:56 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAllergies are horrible this year and we're going to talk with an expert about what to do plus, Baker County is about as rural as it gets in Oregon. We'll take you to 4th of July in these parts and explain why people are moving to rural America.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Springfield Baseball, 4th in Harrisburg, Hyperbarics and Wine
July 01, 2022 01:03 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBOkay Springfield Oregon has a new baseball team, we'll talk about that. Harrisburg Oregon has one of the largest 4th of July Celebrations in the West, we'll talk about that. A well established winery in Philomath Oregon is doing something new that is really very old and the latest with Hyperbaric Treatments....You won't believe this.
Get Real with Rick Dancer: Oregon Winery Goes Back in Time
June 30, 2022 00:39 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBCompton Family Wines makes amazing wine but how and why they do it is so much more important. In this interview you will hear how they bring old soil practices into the future and in the process produce the greatest Oregon Wine.
Get Real Healthy With Rick Dancer: Kids & COVID
June 29, 2022 01:35 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBExperts say physical education is more important than ever for our kids following the lockdowns. Many kids don't know how to play or participate in sports. This interview with a PE teacher is very eyeopening plus we'll give you some ideas to help this summer.
Get Real With Rick Dancer: The State of our Economy
June 28, 2022 00:37 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBA financial expert weighs in on how we got to this place economically and what might happen if you base it on history. It's worth a listen so you can talk intelligently to your friends and so you know what not to do......
Get Real With Rick Dancer: How did we get in this mess (recession)
June 24, 2022 03:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWhat got us into this recession? Monday we'll look more deeply at the issue tonight something to help with the fear. We'll check in with Bait & Tackle Rob in Charleston Oregon. Bill Lundun has your Oregon news and we talk with a super cool couple who experience endless possibilities at Alvord Taylor in Springfield.
Get Real Healthy with Rick Dancer
June 22, 2022 01:47 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIt's so important that we connect our kids with exercise during the summer we'll help you, Bill Lundun has your local oregon news and we give you a little politics just for fun
Get Real With Rick Dancer: Dr Bratland Talks Freedom
June 21, 2022 12:15 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBA lot of people talk about freedom but fewer actually put their money behind the message. Dr Michael Bratland leases a few billboards in Western Oregon where he puts out the message and it angers some. He'll talk about the cost, why and what he plans for the future.