Get Real With Rick Dancer
490 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 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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Oregon's Governor Pays More Attention to Criminals Than The Families of the Criminals Victims.
November 09, 2021 02:12 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBOregon Governor Kate Brown plans to commute the sentences of some 200 inmates currently serving time in jail. Some, like the story you will hear in this podcast are brutal, sick murderers....and now they find out she's talking over Zoom with some of them but hasn't said a word to the families, no, they found out from a press releases give.....to the press. Click Here for Video
Opps She Did It Again: Oregon Governor Under Fire
November 05, 2021 19:09 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBOregon's Governors office released a list of prisons she plans to release but gave the list to the media never telling Oregon District Attorney's or victim's families. She says that's not what happened. The ARC of Lane County is building a new park for people with different abilities. A candidate for governor talks about what he'd do differently from our current governor. A move to allow parts of rural Oregon to join forces with Idaho gains steam. And we take you on a plane ride to the w...
Missing People: Why Do Some Seem To Get All the Attention?
November 04, 2021 01:10 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBWhy do some missing person cases get all the media attention and others fall by the wayside? We talk with two local families to get their thoughts. Plus we introduce you to the Olsen Run Winery. It's more than wine....they make their own beer, food....it's amazing. Click here for video
Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends Governors Actions Impact Crime Victims In A Horrible Way
November 03, 2021 00:56 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIn Oregon our governor is set to release violent criminals and the crime victims families are crying out to be heard. Oh, this one is not going to sit well with most. Wait until you hear the stories and what was done and then you may want to ask our dear governor a couple of very direct questions like WHY? Click here for video
The Days News Plus Lasers used in Dental Care
November 02, 2021 00:44 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBGet the days news, a new survey about adding parts of Oregon to Idaho and CrisDental Family Dentistry shows you how lasers are making a huge difference in your dental care. Click here for video
What's Happening This Weekend? Plus, A missing man, the daily news and a tour of the emporium Veneta
October 29, 2021 00:52 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIf you're not sure what's going on this weekend, we can tell you plus fill you in on some of the top stories of the region, right here. Click Here for Video
Creating A Healing Place for Homeless Veterans and Ethics and Redistricting
October 28, 2021 01:07 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBWe look at Veteran's Legacy a group committed to restoring the lives of homeless veterans and it looks like the "Process" for redistricting may have a few issues. We look at what some are calling Ethical Problems in the so called "Independent Redistricting Commission" in Lane County. Click Here for video
Oh, Oregon Is Becoming Known For Redistricting Cheating/Elements of Healthy Living/Kids in the Gym/Covid Testing questions.
October 27, 2021 01:09 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBTonight Bill Lundun shows us what some groups around the country and even a member of the D party are saying about "Fairness" when it comes to redistricting in Oregon. Any Lab Test Now answers your questions about COVID Testing, Healthy Living and Free Gym Time for your kids.
It's Time We All Have A Conversation About Homelessness In Eugene
October 26, 2021 00:59 - 48 minutes - 45 MBFor too long people have allowed Eugene to become the destination point for homelessness. It's gotten so bad that even our own homeless are not safe because of the criminal element the is coming from outside the area. Local business are fed and speak out. Click Here for video
Bill Lundun with your News of the day, Herrick Farms is the place to be...and weekend round up
October 22, 2021 01:07 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBTonight you find out about some great Mexican food, music and crafts at the Veneta Emporium, also other events going on in the area and Check out Herrick's Farm for all your farm products. Click Here for video
How much has Journalism changed over the past few years?
October 21, 2021 19:11 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBVeteran News Anchor Jennifer Winters formerly of KVAL fame talks with me about that and her life at the University of Oregon. Click Here for Video
Music is Medicine? Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends.
October 20, 2021 00:49 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBTonight, Real Men Wear Pink to help support and raise money for Breast Cancer Research. We also get a look at the days news and boy is that crazy stuff. And Elements of a Healthy life...how music works as medicine.
Get Real With Rick Dancer & Friends Oregon Teachers Fired My Governors Mandate, Rent Relief? What about LandLord Relief and more.
October 19, 2021 01:07 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBToday was the deadline for teachers to get their vaccine so it translates into the last day of work for some and possibly the end of their careers, we'll talk with them. House Speaker Tina Kotek says might be time for a special session of the legislature to extend, again, the no eviction timeline, that's destroying landlords, we'll talk with someone who knows. And on a bright note, maybe it's time to take a chance and finally buy that business you've dreamed of or have someone help you beg...
Common Sense For Oregon Has A Plan, Oxygen Heals, Local News You Won't Find on TV
October 14, 2021 00:49 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBBill Lundun shares some interesting news that isn't on the headlines of the "Other guys". We talk with an expert about the value of air and your health and an interview with a common sense group that wants to make it so that a governor in Oregon can never do what Brown has done again. Click here for video
Oregon Waters Down Education Even More, Mental Health Tips, and How to Fight the Mandates, legally.
October 13, 2021 00:57 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBTonight we are jam packed with news…..Oregon lowers it's standards for substitute teachers....warm bodies over the age of 18 .....and a background check, really? Yes, really. Also we look at taking care of our Mental Health in tonights Elements of a Healthy Life with Kim Stark and an expert in Southern Oregon Talks about what to do if you are one of the thousands of people in Oregon about to lose your jobs for standing up for your right to believe what you believe. Click here for video
Oregon News, Two Doctors Offer Information on a Podcast about health and an attorney has tips if you've been denied a religious accommodation.
October 12, 2021 01:05 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBMurder in Portland is out of control you'll hear that and more in our new section of the show, a local attorney has steps to take if you are trying to get a religious accommodation and a husband and wife doctor team take their expertise to the airwaves. Click Here for video
Small Oregon County Fights The State over Gun Rights....and so much more in this episode.
October 08, 2021 01:07 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBCouple sells everything and now lives debt free we'll hear their story, Yamhill County says it won't allow the state to push it around when it comes to gun rights, What's happening this weekend and the days news. Click here for video
Two Local Businessmen Throw Hats in The Ring for a U.S. Senate Seat and one on the Lane County Board of Commissioners.
October 07, 2021 01:13 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBTonight we talk with Oregon Businessman Darren Harbick about his run for U.S. Senate and a Springfield Businessman throws his hat into the ring for a seat on the Lane County Board of Commissioners. Plus all the days news, that you won't hear in the traditional media.
Get Real Unfiltered News With Rick Dancer & Friends
October 06, 2021 18:47 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOur new show includes Bill Lundun with a look at the news, Corbin Tolen live with teachers protesting mandates, and Kim Stark talking health.
Get Real With Rick Dancer October 4th Oregon Governor Candidate and Local Teachers speak out about the Mandates.
October 05, 2021 19:40 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode a gubernatorial candidate, Stan Pulliam speaks out about state mandates for health workers and teachers. Teacher speak out about what's really going on behind the scenes and Bill Lundun from KPNW fills us in on the daily news.
Oregon Donut Store Gets A Rise out of OSHA
October 01, 2021 19:29 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBThe woman owns Sugar Vibes Donut Shop in Lebanon, Oregon is rising to the occasion and fighting OSHA over the "rules". She tells us what happened and why she is so upset.
Joining Forces To Help Our Homeless Veterans
October 01, 2021 00:58 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBTwo organizations in town are teaming up to give homeless veterans a better chance and full recovery from addiction and life on the street. These are amazing people but they need a community behind them.
Free Bridge In Lane County But Local Governments Won't take it.
September 30, 2021 01:01 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBA group back east bought and restored the old Hayden Bridge railroad bridge and now they'd like to give it to a local government, city or non-profit but they can't get anyone to take it. All they hear is the reasons it can't be done, not how it might actually happen. Frustrated, we talked
Rural Oregon Defying the Odds and Working Together
September 29, 2021 00:53 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBIn a day and age when political parties and left and right wing party lovers manipulate and "manage" things to get their way, what happened in Lakeside Oregon is so refreshing. It reminds of us of how Oregon used to be, of how we used to be.
Helping Rural Sports Program and Learning to Be Comfortable with Discomfort
September 28, 2021 00:58 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBThe Territorial Sports Program is an historic organization that takes care of kids and now it's our turn to help take care of them. Find out how plus more as we just talk about moving.
TruthZilla: A PodCast That Challenges the Mind, Culture and everything else.
September 24, 2021 20:13 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBThey talk about their experiences, life, COVID and vaccines....plus a lot more. They make you think, they make me think. If you are someone who likes to challenge yourself, watch. If you don't I'd just move on to the next thing. LOL
Covid Testing; Local Expert talks about the different tests and what they mean.
September 24, 2021 20:05 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAny Lab Test Now Eugene offers over 8,000 tests but right now most of what they are doing revolves around COVID Tests. Adam Bratland, one of the owners, does a great job of sorting through the information. Click Here for video
Redistricting Debacle/Public Meetings Law Slip Up
September 23, 2021 18:39 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBA lot is going on in the world. Oregon was promised a fair process when it comes to drawing new house, senate and congressional lines. But the process is anything but fair. Plus, seems Lane County Commissioners made a bit of a blunder. We'll talk about both. Click Here for video
Elements Health Club Teams Up With U o O Hockey Team Plus, look at the deal the gym is running this weekend.
September 23, 2021 18:22 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBGreat news! We are running another weekend promotion at Springfield Elements Health Club! Come on down to Springfield Elements Health Clubs this weekend and add up to 3 family members, or friends to your membership! Rates starting as low as $15 a month! You definitely don't want to miss out! Let's start your fitness journey together! Have any questions? Call us at 971-353-6368
Al Peterson and Rick Dancer Tell you the behind the scenes action of TV News
September 22, 2021 19:23 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBWhat happens when a couple of former television news anchors get together and talk about the past? You get far more information than you are probably supposed to have and you laugh a lot. Oh, the memories of Al Peterson and Rick Dancer. Click here for video
More Cheating in Salem, Medicare Expert Advice on Enrollment and Desert Rats in Central Oregon.
September 21, 2021 18:35 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBGerrymandering and cheating going on with Salem lawmakers, Medicare experts offers advice and Desert Rats in Central Oregon. Click here for video
Time To Talk About Something Other Than Masks and Mandates.....How About How To Be A Community?
September 17, 2021 19:09 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBAt some point people need to put down their mask/no mask debate, allow people to do what they need to do to take care of their families and start talking again. This show gets a bit language in it so you've been warned. Click Here for video
Power Bed, Light Therapy, whatever it's called it worked.
September 16, 2021 20:58 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSeriously, I laid 20 minutes in the Light Power Bed at New Leaf Hyperbaric's and Wellness center and I feel like a million bucks today. Headaches gone, neck pain gone and I slept better than I have in months. Coincidence? I don't know but I'm sold. Click here to see the machine and the video.
Understanding Exemptions, Exceptions and Accommodations when it comes to mandates
September 15, 2021 19:11 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBA lot of people are concerned with losing their jobs over forced mandates. Some have strong feelings and are looking for a way to get an accommodation. So we found a local lawyer, versed on the subject, to talk with you and take your questions. Click Here to Watch Video
The Six Year Old With The Mysterious Illness
September 14, 2021 19:05 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBA year ago March she was a normal six year old running around, playing and loving life....but something happened and even the doctors are stumped. Now, that little girl is basically disabled and her parents scramble to figure out why. Click Here for Video of the Interview
Single Biggest Issue in Oregon Poltics Today and I mean Today
September 13, 2021 18:45 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBSo many people don't understand why our state is so out of balance politically. It goes back decades to something called Gerrymander. Right now the state has the chance to make it right but will it? You need to get involved. Click here for video
Mask Mandates: What Do You Think?
September 13, 2021 18:30 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBFor me this is no longer about the virus or vaccines or even masks. Those are personal decisions and I think you can make up your own mind. But now the president says it's mandatory for many. What do you think. Watch Video Here
Small Business Success Means Reinvention every few months.
September 13, 2021 18:17 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBA lot of small business owners are treating this reaction to covid like a crash coarse on how to change your business over and over again. Sure it's painful and many don't succeed but for those who do there's a few secrets. Click here for video
Finally a real solution to homelessness
September 10, 2021 18:17 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBI called a bunch of different agencies looking for a story about homelessness. Everyone kept mention this Pastor Gabe. So I found him, met with him and you've got to hear this for yourself. Watch Video here
9-11, What Can We Learn 20 years later?
September 08, 2021 19:28 - 24 minutes - 23 MBThere's a memorial this Saturday to honor those who died 20 years ago on 9-11 in the terrorist bombings. We sit down with some local firefighters to talk about what we've learned and what they are doing to honor them. Click Here for Video
Downtown Springfield Oregon Develops Into A Gem
August 19, 2021 12:53 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDowntown Springfield is an amazing place and Friday night from 5 to 10 the community will celebrate that success with a block party. In this episode you will hear from some of the major players in that renovation and they are not finished yet.
Options for Education For Parents Who Are Done with Brick and Mortar Public Education
August 18, 2021 18:41 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBA lot of parents are fed up with masks and no masks at school, with CRT and no CRT and on and on. More parents are willing to do things they never have done in terms of educating their kids. Here's something you may not know about. To watch video click here
Holiday Farm Wildfire Story Reminds Us of Humanity.
August 18, 2021 18:28 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBWe've talked with the woman you are about to meet several times since the Holiday Farm wildfires but this time she has a special story you will want to hear. Click Here to see the interview
Six Year old Needs Our Help Fighting Cancer Elements Health Clubs Lane County
August 17, 2021 18:30 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBA six year old springfield boy is in the fight of his life and his family needs our help. Elements Health Clubs Lane County is taking on this boys case. They hired his dad, put together a special gym membership where your first months dues go to the boy and plan a big event at the end of the month to raise money. Watch. Click here to watch video
Veteran's Legacy: A Far Away Place For Healing
August 16, 2021 21:41 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBAn old corrections facility in Lane County is transforming into a place for homeless veterans to get their lives back together. This is an exciting project very close to opening. Watch. Watch Video here
Local Mexican Food Restaurant Hit Twice by Vandals and Racists Graffitti
August 13, 2021 23:19 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBTwice now someone has vandalized and written racially motivated death threats at Ranchito Grill in Springfield. One of the owners came on our show to talk about what happened and how they need the communities help. Click here for video
Smoke in the Air: We Can Help
August 13, 2021 20:22 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBNew Leaf Hyperbaric's and Wellness center sells air purifiers that don't filter the air they destroy pollution like a mini explosion. Check this out.
The Scandinavian Festival Returns to Junction City Oregon
August 13, 2021 18:51 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIt's been a tradition for as long as most can remember. It's more than a festival it's a community gathering a family get together and place everyone in town comes together. Click Here for video
Hospital Workers Speak Out Against Mandated Vaccines.
August 12, 2021 20:34 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBPeople are really fired up over hospitals and businesses demanding the unvaccinated get vaccinated. Peace Health hospital in Springfield says it will fire those who don't get the vaccine if they don't have a valid exemption. Watch Video
Oakridge Oregon Residents prepare to evacuate.
August 12, 2021 18:19 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBPeople are pretty nervous in Oakridge Oregon. A huge fire is just miles from town. We spoke with a city councilor who is also a fire fighter in the area. Watch. Watch video