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Get Real With Rick Dancer

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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 & Friends. Oregon Loggers Concerns, Coburg Candy Store, Free Bikes and much more.

February 25, 2022 03:02 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

The Timber Industry is under attack and they want you to know what's going on. The Oregon Loggers Conference Kicks off in Eugene today and we'll find out what's on the minds of their members and why you should plus a rally in Salem with trucks, timber workers, contractors, you name it....They are very concerned with a few bills threatening their jobs and the state economy, plus Kim Stark join us with free bikes and Derrick Roser Real Estate Group highlights a small business Coburg Candy and ...

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends Local News, Dreaming of a New Business, and more.

February 24, 2022 02:24 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Alsea Superintendent, Marc Thielman, quits his job to focus on a run for Governor. Legislative bills to insure your life is controlled, and costs you more. Another dead wolf, another investigation. Governor Brown writes an open nasty gram to Washington State political leaders. And we'll visit with a man who makes your business dreams come true. Plus, buses in Livingston Montana come to a screeching stop...why. Watch.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Living Healthy in the Cold Weather and more.

February 23, 2022 02:17 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Coming up: The situation in the Ukraine, Working out when it's cold outside, teaching young girls how to live a healthy lifestyle and restoring old trains that you can ride on, right there in Oregon. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Tiny Houses in Montana, Rock Climbers Bridge in Redmond Oregon and A Special Guy Talks About Life.

February 22, 2022 01:55 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Tonight we take you to Montana to see a couple of guys working to provide housing to people who work in small communities, we take to Redmond Oregon where a rock climbers makes use of a manmade structure to practice his sport, if you are looking for a job that brightens your spirit not just a paycheck we might have just the thing and in Montana Fur Trappers are a real thing. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends. The Courage to Live Life....

February 16, 2022 01:44 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

So why is it that the Oregons Teachers Union has more with the decision on masks in school than you parents? We'll talk about that plus you meet an amazing athlete on our Elements of a Healthy Life segment plus, we travel to John Day

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends Oregon News, Redoubt Mountain Lodge Alaska, Onward Eugene

February 15, 2022 01:48 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Tonight on Get Real with Rick Dancer & friends, the latest Oregon News with Bill Lundun, Kim Stark talks with one of the organizers of a new program called Onward Eugene and we take you to Helena Montana to see a beautiful church and to a remote fishing lodge in Redoubt Alaska. 

Is it time for new leadership in Oregon?

February 11, 2022 02:04 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Christine Drazen is running for governor of Oregon and tonight she talks with us about her plan. Governor Brown is releasing dangerous criminals from prison and a lot of people are questioning the legality of what she's doing including the man you will meet who's former fiancee's murderer is about to be released, thanks to Governor Brown. and Bill Lundun has the days news.....and that will surely get you going.

Oregon's Governor Is On Someone's HotSeat.......

February 10, 2022 01:49 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

His name is Shane Sprenger disappeared near Vida Oregon three months ago and to date, not a trace of him. His family has some suspicions and so do others living up river. We'll talk with the family tonight. Also Bill Lundun has your news and Bill is upset with our governor and the release of a specific murderer….you’ll appreciate this., Bait and Tackle Rob in Charleston takes on a sunny dune ride along the Oregon coast on this show.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Healthy Heart, The Story of Transforming ones life by losing a ridiculous amount of weight.

February 09, 2022 01:49 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

The past two years have taught all of us that our most valuable asset is good health. Elements Health Clubs of Lane County understand this and sponsor this segment every Tuesday right here. Tonight Kim Stark talks with an expert on heart health. You will also hear the amazing story of an Elements Health Club Member who shed so much weight the first time we heard her story, we were stunned. She'll explain how she did it. Bill Lundun will join is with all the days news and we'll take you to...

Get Real with Rick Dancer & Friends: Will The Mandates Be Removed in Oregon?

February 08, 2022 01:43 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Tonight we got a lot to talk about. In the news Oregon Health Authority dangles the mandate carrot, we'll talk about what that really means.. We'll show you a bit of Montana and a woman who needed a tooth crowned got her Christmas from Dr Bratland, free of charge. We'll talk with her.

Get Real with Rick Dancer & Friends: Anxiety Workshop, Greater Idaho Moment Gains Steam & More

February 04, 2022 01:49 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

We've got so much going on tonight. We're checking in with Lake County Oregon where they're rattling some cages over joining with the Greater Idaho Movement, Kim Stark joins us to talk with the chamber in Florence about things happening on the Oregon coast and Bill Lundun has your days news, not the regular news, real news.... Also, if you know of a business that needs some attention Roser Real Estate would like to do that for them. Send nominations here. [email protected]

Oregon's Governor Creates A Nightmare for Crime Victims.

February 03, 2022 01:47 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Pressure mounts as Governor Kate Brown is under fire for her plan to release dangerous offenders in Oregon. Seems she may have stepped over the line and broke the law, at least that's the allegation. We'll talk with those involved. and we'll show you some highlights from "Life in Montana"

Get Real With Rick Dancer: It's Time To Get Heart Healthy, News, Much More.

February 02, 2022 01:51 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

There are too many misconceptions about our health and each Tuesday Elements Health Clubs Lane County & Kim Stark join us to help us sort out the truth. The last two years we've learned the best way to stay safe is to make sure our bodies are in the best shape possible. Also tonight we'll take you to Oregon's Illinois River Valley for a look at an area many don't even know about and Bill Lundun will give us our news fix for the day.

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends: Lets Talk about Freedom of Speech

February 01, 2022 01:57 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Tonight, Joe Rogan is under fire and we're going to talk about Freedom of Speech. A candidate for governor who also happens to be the superintendent of an Oregon School District is under fire and he's not backing down. Bill Lundun has the days news and some of it will make you cringe and we'll show you some highlights of our move to Montana as we seek to bring more balance to the entire region. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends: School Choice, Winter Music Festival in Florence Oregon, Fabrication of Metal and Art

January 28, 2022 02:03 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Big Winter Music Festival in Florence this weekend we'll tell you about that, a state senator says it's time parents in Oregon have more school choice, Mercury Metal Design and Fabrication talks about the industry and Bill Lundun protests to help get Rick Dancer (me) out of jail. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends; Helping Local Restaurants, Dreaming For the Future

January 27, 2022 10:39 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Local Distillery Swallowtail Spirits talks about what it takes to go from a guy working for the county assessor to making your own liquor and our other guest helps encourage local business people on ways to make your dream into a vision and finally a reality.

Get Real with Rick Dancer & Friends: Healthy Tuesday, Nutrition Plus, we Visit Scottsburg the ghost town.

January 26, 2022 01:45 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Tonight we take you to a ghost town called Scottsburg, Oregon. It's one of my favorite stories ever because much of it was unplanned, on the spot and unrehearsed. We also talk with our experts at Elements Health Clubs Lane County about getting back in shape and some of the cool things they offer at their gyms. And Bill Lundun has all the days news. Please share this on your page for others to enjoy and subscribe to our channels.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Oregon's Eighth Wonder...Frank Moore.

January 25, 2022 02:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Oregon loses a legend. Frank Moore passed last night at the age of almost 99. He and his wife married 79 years ago. Tonight we remember him in a tribute about 30 minutes into this show.  Also we talk about the days news which may not make you too happy and Any Lab Test Now shares why taking care of your health is becoming so important. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Treating COVID 19

January 21, 2022 01:57 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

Treating COVID 19, a couple of doctors talk with us about what they do. We'll also find out from New Leaf Hyperbaric's how oxygen is helping those recovering in amazing ways. A young man we featured on our show last week gets a big surprise from the Dallas Cowboys and Bill Lundun has the days news....Governor Brown is at it again. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Parents Speaking Up And Making Changes

January 20, 2022 02:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

How small communities are banning together to change their political structures and get their voices heard. Bill Lundun reports on a local lawsuit against the Governor of Oregon, appears Brown may have screwed up again, and Rob's Bait and Tackle Joins us live from Oregon's Bay Area. 

When It Comes To COVID protection Perhaps It's Finally Time To Look At Our Immune System. HUH?

January 19, 2022 01:48 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

One of the best things you can do to fight COVID is stop worrying about it and get your immune system on track. We talk with a local experts about the role stress, not sleeping, eating processed foods and exercise plays in covid prevention. Also Bill Lundun has the days news and we go to Cave Junction Oregon to meet an artists who's inspiration comes from Burls......yep....wood tumors.

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Black Oregonians Biggest Concerns

January 18, 2022 20:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Tonight an open, honest conversation with members of the black community. The question: What are the most important issues facing black Oregonians?" Plus Bill Lundun has the days news.

Get Real with Rick Dancer & Friends: Supreme Court says Not So Fast Mr President.

January 14, 2022 01:46 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Supreme Court Throws a monkey wrench in the plans of the president involving businesses and covid, Why is Oregon so expensive and how do we rank? Alvord Taylor is looking for amazing people to help folks with different abilities and mom's fighting back to keep schools open. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends: 13 Year Old Fights For His Life.

January 13, 2022 01:45 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

He's from Lebanon Oregon, 13 years old and the boy is fighting for his life. He has a rare cancer and tonight he and his mother talk about life, hopes, dreams and fears. Bill Lundun also has the days news. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends: Schools Shut Down in Portland, Get Healthy To Prevent Illness and A BBQ With A BackStory

January 12, 2022 01:46 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Portland school go back to remote learning we'll talk with a Portland parents about his concerns, we'll also look at health and how you can best protect yourself from COVID and other illnesses and we Follow Your Nose to a Montana BBQ that is just what the community ordered. Plus Bill Lundun and the days news. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends: The Pandemic Response

January 11, 2022 01:42 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Tonight a Yamhill County Commissioner shares her concerns with the way our governor is handling the pandemic. We find out more about a OHA "Plan" for hospitals. And a local mayor walks off the job and a county commissioner refuses to show up to a meeting. We'll tell you why.

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends: Sex Trafficking, Legislative News, The Governors Race, New Baseball Stadium in Springfield, Eugene Art Walk

January 07, 2022 02:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MB

Sex Trafficking in our area and what you can do about it. A new baseball stadium in Springfield, Eugene' Art Walk happens tomorrow we give you a preview, Bill Lundun with today's news and much more.  'Click Here for Video

Get Real With Rick Dancer; OHA Won't Give Out Numbers...Huh and the place Snow Crab Grows along the Oregon Coast.

January 06, 2022 23:19 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Tonight the leader of a big group in Portland fighting for freedom and against mandates. Bill Lundun has our look at the news and Bait And Tackle Rob tackles survival. Free Oregon Rob's Bait & Tackle Crisdental Matt McCarl New Leaf Hyperbarics & Wellness Eugene Save Oregon Open Oregon Click Here for video

Get Real with Rick Dancer & Friends. Here We Go Again Governor Brown

December 22, 2021 01:50 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Governor Brown extends her state of emergency over Omicron, how do you feel about that?  Elements Health Clubs Lane County are the first and only in the region to start a new fitness program that will challenge and inspire you. A local tattoo shop comes up with a crazy way to come up with a new work of art. And a group called Help Free Oregon talks about concerns over all sorts of current issues. Please Share this on your page.

Get Real With Rick Dancer ....Helping Homeless Veterans, Helping People Dream Again, and a local man fights to keep a Killer in Jail.

December 21, 2021 02:12 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

We'll update you on  a story of the governor of Oregon releasing dangerous criminals, talk with Veteran's Legacy about their life changing program and introduce you to the Dream Maker, Lonnie helps folks like us find a new life, a new job through owning a new business.  Veterans Legacy Oregon Lonnie Woodruff Lonnie A. Woodruff, MBA Business Broker & Advisor Transworld Business Advisors of Oregon Central c. (541) 450-8839 p. (541) 920-9026 [email protected] Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce ...

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends: Three Former KEZI Anchors Together Again, Ronald McDonald House, Covid testing for travel.

December 17, 2021 01:56 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Tonight, Three Former Anchors from KEZI all on one show, that's trouble. Bill Lundun with more news on Lane County and it's spin cycle. A couple of great fundraisers, the Ronald McDonald House and Any Lab Test Now Eugene explains what you need to know in order to travel COVID Testing.  Thank you Priority One Heating & Air Conditioning for your support.

Get Real with Rick Dancer & Friends Initiative Petition 13...Kindness to animals or stupidity?

December 16, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Tonight, IP13 would make it illegal to kill animals in Oregon. Yep, sheep, cattle, hunting, fishing and it gets worse. Thinks it crazy, remember we legalized hard drugs in Oregon. Also we check in on the "Lane County Commissioners Math Problem" saga, we talk with a family who's dad was shot in the head driving his truck down a rural highway and no one knows what happened yet, and we visit Mercury Metal Design and Fabrication to wow you with the metal work they do right here in the Pacific No...

Special Edition of Get Real With Rick Dancer & Bill Lundun Lane County Redistricting Issue

December 15, 2021 21:08 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

It appears some of Lane County Commissioners have trouble with math. That trouble may make it so that the new redistricting boundaries won't take effect until 2023. Bill Lundun breaks the story and talks about a whole lot of Oregon politics. Show is not for the easily offended or the faint of heart. 

Get Real Oregon Health Authority......Time To Listen To The People.

December 15, 2021 01:53 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Oregon Health Authority may be overstepping it's authority and a lot of parents of school kids are not quietly taking it. We'll explain. The OHA may not be talking about ways to change your lifestyle to protect against covid but we are, and will and won't stop. Plus snowmobiling in Lake County Oregon....and much more. 

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends Oh Those Oregon Hot Springs, Plus news of the day and more.

December 14, 2021 20:20 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Let's take a look at the Summer Lake Hot Springs. It's more than hot water it's about getting away from the world we live in. Also, the days news and we help out a local business.

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends, Local News, Local Business, The Oregon Coast and Discover Hot Springs in Idaho.

December 09, 2021 01:53 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

On this episode we take you to the Oregon Coast for a new feature Bait & Tackle Rob, we head to Idaho to see a natural hot springs, New Leaf Hyberbarics has an idea for a great gift and two local companies doing something very unusual. Click here for video

Get Real with Rick Dancer & Friends: OOPPS, Oregon Screws Up Again, Healthy Living, and Crystal Crane Hot Springs.

December 08, 2021 01:44 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Tonight, Why are hundreds of Oregon Rent Checks from the state bouncing? Healthy living is more than dress or pant sizes it's about lifestyle and a trip to Crystal Crane Hot Springs near Burns Oregon.  Click here for video

Get Real with Rick Dancer: Grieving For Oregon

December 07, 2021 01:47 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

A woman talks with about a job she loves but may not get to stay with for very much longer. She works for SAIF but feels anything but safe in her job. That and much more in this edition of Get Real with Rick Dancer & Friends And Oregons Governor gets caught at big DC party without her mask while at home her minions work to create a permanent indoor mask mandate. WTF?

Get Real With Rick Dancer And Friends

December 03, 2021 01:54 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

Corvallis parents say the school board is not listening, it's trying to force its beliefs on their children and there was even talk of prizes for doing some. Also Bill Lundun takes us through the muck or Oregon Politics, stuff you need to know in order to present your opinion clearly and Kim Stark talks weekend events including a few holiday parades.  Click Here for video

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends.....New COVID Variant: How Serious? and Cave Junctions Tarzan Swing, yes, really.

December 02, 2021 19:42 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

So how serious is this new variant of COVID, Long Time Oregon Congressman Peter Defazio wont run again and Cave Junction Oregon...home of the Tarzan Swing.  Click Here for video

Get Real With Rick Dancer: Helping People, Skiing Rural Oregon, Elements of a Healthy Life and more

December 01, 2021 02:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Clubs Lane County have planned in terms of workouts and activities, Kim Stark explains the new COVID variant, Bill Lundun has the news and we take you to Warner Mountain Ski Area near Lakeview Oregon for a look at the real Oregon. Click Here for video

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends: Now what's Oregon's Governor Up To

November 30, 2021 19:57 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB

what's not good is how the governor is trying to, as quietly as possible, start a vaccine passport system in Oregon. If you want to stop it you need to do this today. Plus the days news.  Click Here to watch video

Community Builds New Home for Local Veteran

November 29, 2021 20:07 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MB

A local veteran and his family is thankful for their community, all the business who have donated to the cause and one man who believed in them and is building them a new home. Plus, a man in Montana finds a ski injury opens doors he never imagined. 

Let's Go to Wallawa County Oregon To See What One Family Did to The Old Theater.....and more.

November 24, 2021 01:59 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

Tonight, tips to not overdo on Thanksgiving, an historic theater is transformed by a family of musicians in Wallowa County, Time to get your insurance in order and we'll help you and more.  Click here for video

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends: Veteran's Legacy, Local Man Makes Natural Deodorant, Realtor Gives Away Money and more

November 23, 2021 02:06 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

A natural deodorant that keeps you smelling fresh with no chemicals and its made right here in Eugene. Plus a organization that takes care of homeless veterans and a local realtor feeds a family who chose for the holidays. Plus the news. Click for video

Wow, You Won't Believe What's Happening In Oregon

November 19, 2021 02:10 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB

What a day! Yep, Oregon is changing its tune. Did you hear which gubernatorial candidate has raised the most money so far? It's significant and has great meaning. We walk with folks from the Children's Health Defense Oregon Chapter about what they do and we have a state representative join us who heard some pretty disturbing information from the Oregon Health Authority the other day, We'll share. Plus, Any Lab Test Now Eugene is doing COVID testing in house so you get the results faster and ...

The Mother of a Young Man Killed in Hit & Run Has A Question.

November 18, 2021 01:59 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

Wanna do something amazing for a grieving family in our area? Watch this video and then go make a white cross, put it in your lawn, take a picture and post it on social media. Also, a local dentist (CrisDental) wants to give someone a new front tooth for the holidays, find out how and a local realtor (roser realty) wants to give a family in need a $200 dollar Thanksgiving Dinner....text NOMINATE to 541-316-8646

Surviving Prostate Cancer; My Personal Journey

November 12, 2021 02:14 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Tonight a couple of doctors interview me about my prostate cancer. What is is, how it's diagnosed and some of the more personal details of the experience.  Click Here For Video

Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends: Eugene Rapper Speaks Out/Dangerous Trend?

November 11, 2021 20:01 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Eugene Rapper Endr Won talks about his new release, life, depression and we hear his new song on a video. Also, Lincoln County votes to end short term rentals in unincorporated areas of that Oregon Coast neighborhoods. We talk with a county commissioner about the big picture.  Click Here for video

Get Real with Rick Dancer, Staying Healthy, Exercise, Diabetes, Small Business Owner Reveals Secret to Success and Cattle Round Up

November 10, 2021 01:55 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MB

News that won't make you snooze, meet a business owner who found a new way to do business thanks to a little girl who came into his life, Kim Stark talks about Elements Health Clubs and Diabetes and we take you to the Steen Mountain on a real cattle round up. Democrats say that Democrats in the Oregon Legislature don’t have to follow state laws aimed at eliminating gerrymandering, even though they already said that gerrymandering is against state law.   Oregon Governor Brown says the pan...