Best Andrew McCrea Podcasts (2024)

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FTC Episode 314: The Impact of Lower Crop Prices on Land & Rental Values 25:58

2d ago25:58

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It appears that the U.S. will grow a very good, if not record crop this year. However, lower prices have decreased crop margins, making it more difficult to pencil a profit. How is that trend, as well as higher interest rates, impacting land and rental values? Are there signs of weakness? What other areas of the farm economy are being impacted by c…

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The Blackwell School 3:00

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You’ve heard people say that there are unwritten rules that we sometimes must observe. Today’s story is about such rules and how communities began to change. The story is eye opening to some, especially depending on where you might live…By Andrew McCrea

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The Cactus Pear | Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-17-50) 35:31

2h ago35:31

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Original Air Date: December 17, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Wilms Herbert • Tom McKee Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK…

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A Visit to Marfa, Texas 3:00

3h ago3:00

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We often tie the Civil Rights movement to the struggle of African Americans to obtain equal rights and equal access in this country. A trip to this Texas town will reveal hos that process played out for another group of Americans…By Andrew McCrea

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The Home of the Gerber Family 3:00

1d ago3:00

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When you hear the name, “Gerber,” you perhaps immediately think of baby food. The home where the family lived and the kitchen that sparked the idea are very much a place you can stay today…By Andrew McCrea

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Now Voyager (1942) Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Gladys Cooper, & Olive Higgins Prouty 1:36:11

2h ago1:36:11

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Book Vs. Movie: Now, Voyager The 1941 Novel Vs. the 1942 Movie Olive Higgins Prouty's 1941 novel Now, Voyager was later adapted into a 1942 film starring Bette Davis. This powerful story follows Charlotte Vale, a repressed woman controlled by her domineering mother. After a breakdown, Charlotte undergoes a transformative journey, finding independen…

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What Started As a Kitchen Argument 3:00

2h ago3:00

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It all began with an argument in the kitchen. What resulted is something that is commonplace today, but was a novel idea when it began to be promoted…By Andrew McCrea

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The Friends Good Will 3:00

5d ago3:00

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For a ship that was in service less than five years, she had quite a story. What began as a simple merchant vessel ended up fighting in a war for both sides in the conflict. You can still see her today…By Andrew McCrea

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South Haven 3:00

2h ago3:00

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This town sits on the opposite side of Lake Michigan as the city of Chicago. Yet, this much smaller place played an important role in the rebirth of one of America’s largest cities…By Andrew McCrea

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The Lucky Dollar – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-10-50) 35:13

2h ago35:13

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Original Air Date: December 10, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Nestor Paiva • Peggy Webber • Lou Krugman • Herb Butterfield • Byron Kane • Wilms Herbert • Barney Phillips Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Ke…

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A Hangar and More 3:00

6h ago3:00

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When Frank bought a plane he needed a hangar in which to park it. Soon the plane wasn’t the only thing in the building. In fact…visitors still come here to see that plane an much, much more…By Andrew McCrea

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A Place to Entertain 3:00

4h ago3:00

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The president of this oil company was looking for a place to entertain business leaders from the east coast and around the world. He settled on a ranch in northeastern Oklahoma. This is the story of the ranch where million dollar deals are still done…By Andrew McCrea

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Charlottes Web (1973) E.B. White, Hannah & Barbera, Debbie Reynolds, Paul Lynde, and The Sherman Brothers 57:42

2d ago57:42

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Book Vs. Movie: Charlotte’s Web The 1952 Novel Vs the 1973 Movie "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White is a classic children's novel that tells the heartwarming story of Wilbur, a pig, and his unlikely friendship with Charlotte, a wise and caring spider. Through Charlotte's clever web-spinning, she helps save Wilbur from being slaughtered, highlighting t…

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An Unlikely Scenario 3:00

8h ago3:00

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On the surface it seemed like an unlikely scenario for success. A barber from Iowa striking oil and building one of the largest companies in America. But that’s exactly what happened…By Andrew McCrea

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The Town Grump of Readlyn, Iowa 3:00

3h ago3:00

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When you enter Readlyn, Iowa you will find a sign that proclaims it has 857 friendly people and one old grump. I just had to know, who is this old grump? Turns out there are several of them, but that’s not a bad thing…By Andrew McCrea

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Colorado Springs 3:00

4h ago3:00

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Today we may rely on the latest advancements in science and medicine to help cure disease. Of course, in the 1800s, science provided some answers, but many folks simply looked for the best climate to help their ease their ailment. This town is still known for its health and much more…By Andrew McCrea

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Room 114 – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-03-50) 37:05

1h ago37:05

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Original Air Date: December 03, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Don Diamond • Herb Vigran • Peggy Webber • Tom McKee • Bill Johnstone • Herb Ellis • Barney Phillips Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exi…

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FTC Episode 313: Will the Record Cattle Market Continue? 25:12

7d ago25:12

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The cattle market continues to move steadily higher, reaching record setting prices. That leaves many people asking how long this trend can continue and what producers should do to protect their gains and prepare for the future. We’ll touch on those topics and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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James’ Peak 3:00

2h ago3:00

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You’ve perhaps never heard of James’ Peak. It’s more accurate to say you’ve heard of the mountain, but you simply don’t know it by that name. In fact, you may have been to the top of the peak that James climbed, but he didn’t get the credit so to speak…By Andrew McCrea

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A Discovered Peak 3:00

15d ago3:00

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As Lewis and Clark headed west and north in 1803 to explore the newly acquire Louisiana Purchase, another explorer headed to the southwestern reaches of that territory. One of the landmarks he found still bears his name today…By Andrew McCrea

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The Bling Ring (2013) Based on a Vanity Fair article with Sofia Coppola & Emma Watson 1:12:24

1d ago1:12:24

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Book Vs. Movie: The Bling Ring The Vanity Fair Article Vs.The 2013 Sofia Coppola Movie "The Bling Ring" is a 2013 film written and directed by Sofia Coppola and is based on the true story of a group of teenagers known as the Bling Ring, who used the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts to rob their homes. The screenplay is based on Nancy Jo S…

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Fort Belmont 3:00

4d ago3:00

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If you drive Interstate 90 through Jackson, Minnesota you’ll see a fort near the freeway. Take the exit and explore the place an you’ll find the story of a community that built their own fort while the U.S. military fought the Civil War. The museum and grounds here are quite impressive…By Andrew McCrea

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A Community That Built Their Own Fort 3:00

12d ago3:00

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In the 1850s and 1860s there had been skirmishes between Native Americans and settlers in the area of northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. Those tensions led one community to band together in an effort to protect their lives…By Andrew McCrea

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Pilot Rock 3:00

6d ago3:00

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In the days before GPS or maps, you needed landmarks to find your way. Just south of Cherokee, Iowa you’ll find one such place. It’s a spot that Native Americans used to find their way as well as early pioneers…By Andrew McCrea

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Hanging By a Thread – Tales of the Texas Rangers (11-26-50) 35:37

12d ago35:37

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Original Air Date: November 26, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Byron Kane • Betty Lou Gerson • Jeff Corey • Wally Maher Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaro…

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The Sanford Museum 3:00

21d ago3:00

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One family can make a difference. Stop in Cherokee, Iowa and you’ll find a museum and planetarium all there because one family wanted to honor their son. It’s an impressive place that dates to the 1950s and it’s all free to see…By Andrew McCrea

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Wolf Point 3:00

8d ago3:00

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It just stands to reason that a place named Wolf Point must have something to do with wolves somewhere in its background. That is the case here of course, but the story of what wolves is perhaps in dispute…By Andrew McCrea

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Born Yesterday (1950) Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, William Holden, & Garson Kanin 53:36

8d ago53:36

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Book Vs. Movie: Born Yesterday The 1946 Play Vs.The 1950 Movie "Born Yesterday" (based on the 1946 play by Garson Kanin) is a sharp critique of corruption and a celebration of personal growth. It explores the transformative power of education and delves into themes of ethics and integrity. Even after over seven decades, its themes of empowerment, i…

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With or Without 3:00

26d ago3:00

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Sometimes just a few words can reveal the place from which you hail, even when you don’t mention the actual place. In this region of the country it’s the phrase, “with or without” that let’s people know where you live…By Andrew McCrea

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The Wildhorse Stampede Rodeo 3:00

15d ago3:00

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In northeastern Montana you’ll find a rodeo that is over 100 years old. With that kind of track record, you know that has to be something they’re doing well to attract large crowds for all of those years…By Andrew McCrea

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Comic Books of the Day 3:00

15d ago3:00

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Comic books tell the story of larger than life characters. In the mid 1800s, the comic books of the days took one unassuming mountain man and turned him into a frontier superhero…By Andrew McCrea

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Blood Relative – Tales of the Texas Rangers (11-12-50) 32:43

14d ago32:43

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Original Air Date: November 12, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Bill Johnstone • Joe Deval • Virginia Gregg • Parley Baer • Byron Kane Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the P…

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Getting to Know Kit Carson 3:00

14d ago3:00

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Sometimes it’s not what you know but who you know. In Kit Carson’s case, it was both that made him a well-known figure yet today…By Andrew McCrea

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Stories of Traveling West 3:00

15d ago3:00

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This well-known frontiersman loved to hear the stories of those traveling west. One day, he decided it was time to sneak away and try that life too…By Andrew McCrea

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310 to Yuma (2007) Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Elmore Leonard, Glenn Ford & Van Heflin 1:04:43

23d ago1:04:43

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Book Vs. Movie: 3:10 to Yuma The 1953 Elmore Leonard Short Story Vs.The 2007 Movie "3:10 to Yuma" (2007) is a Western film directed by James Mangold, based on a short story by Elmore Leonard. It is a remake of the 1957 film of the same name. Here are some key details: The story is set in the late 19th century. It follows Dan Evans (Christian Bale),…

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When the Circuses Came to Town 3:00

25d ago3:00

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Lancaster, Missouri is not a big town, but in the 1920s, the circuses came to town. And yes, I did use the plural form of the word, because boy did the circus really come to town, for many days each year…By Andrew McCrea

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The Horse King of the World 3:00

19d ago3:00

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Some called him the Horse King of the World. It was fitting title for a man who literally bought and sold horses and mules to locations around the globe…and then began selling another kind of animals in addition…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 312: How A New Generation Can Begin Farming Successfully – Farm Transitions 25:23

20d ago25:23

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Many farm families have more than just one child in the family. Passing the operation onto the next generation can have challenges of course. Today we meet a farmer’s daughter who began full time production agriculture when her older brother transitioned out of that role. Learn how to think through the steps of moving a farm to a next generation an…

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FTC Episode 311: Is There Hope for Higher Grain Prices? – The Art of Making “Extra” Farm Cash 25:33

20d ago25:33

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Davis Michaelsen is a man of many talents. We discuss global factors impacting crop and input prices. What are the areas to watch as we move into the second half of the calendar year? Plus, we discuss a new podcast features some of agriculture’s best “side hustles” to make extra cash on the farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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FTC Episode 310: Discovering the Keys to Help Your Soil Work for You 25:57

28d ago25:57

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Jimmy Emmons is always experimenting with ways to help his soil. It’s been a practice they’ve been using on their west Oklahoma farm for many generations. You’ll enjoy hearing about some of his latest experiments, what’s working, what’s not and his ideas that could work on our farms and ranches – including something called “Jimmy Juice” that is one…

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William Preston Hall 3:00

1M ago3:00

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William Preston Hall lost both of his parents by the age of 15. He worked hard to make a living from an early age and found he had a knack for buying and selling horse. That skill brought him worldwide fame…By Andrew McCrea

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The White Suit – Tales of the Texas Rangers (11-05-50) 32:41

21d ago32:41

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Original Air Date: November 05, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Herb Butterfield • Barney Phillips • Bill Johnstone • Herb Ellis • Lillian Buyeff Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Round…

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The Most Dangerous Game (1932) Joel McCrea, Faye Wray, Leslie Banks, & Richard Connell 39:38

1M ago39:38

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Book Vs. Movie: The Most Dangerous Game The 1924 Short Story Vs.The 1932 Movie "The Most Dangerous Game" is a short story by Richard Connell, published in 1924. It follows Sanger Rainsford, a big-game hunter who ends up on an isolated Caribbean island. There, he meets General Zaroff, a hunter who has grown bored with traditional games and now hunts…

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FTC Episode 309: The Immigration Challenge & Its Impact on Agriculture 25:39

28d ago25:39

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We hear a lot about immigration today and the challenges at the U.S. border with Mexico. How are those challenges impacting agriculture? How might the upcoming presidential election impact the need for labor in the ag industry? And, what are farms of all sizes doing to acquire the labor they need in a tight job market? We talk about these issues an…

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