Best Andrew McCrea Podcasts (2024)

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

1d 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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William Preston Hall 3:00

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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

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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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Reaching Deep and Wide for Oil 3:00

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There’s oil all around Tioga, North Dakota. For many years though, there just wasn’t a good way to reach it. The ups and downs of the oil industry can be seen in the population ups and downs of this small farming town…By Andrew McCrea

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The Oil Fields of Northwestern North Dakota 3:00

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Most of us know of the oil fields in northwestern North Dakota. However, we may not realize that the word often used to describe the location of that oil field has everything to do with a family who farmed in the area…By Andrew McCrea

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

1h 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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Tioga, North Dakota 3:00

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Northeast of Williston, North Dakota you’ll find the town of Tioga. There is a story behind that name and it reveals much about the folks who settled the area and continue to farm and ranch there today…By Andrew McCrea

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Housing the Purple Martin 3:00

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On the surface, it may seem like an odd pairing–a man who manufactured television antennas became the champion for a bird that was in decline. His work decade ago continues today; you’ve probably seen it, but just didn’t realize it…By Andrew McCrea

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America’s Most Wanted Bird 3:00

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It’s been called America’s most wanted bird. Not wanted in the sense that it has committed a crime, but rather desired. If you want to learn more about it, then a trip to Griggsville, Illinois is probably the best place to go…By Andrew McCrea

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Soft Touch – Tales of the Texas Rangers (10-29-50) 32:29

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Original Air Date: October 29, 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 • Paul Frees • Mike Barrett • Tom Tully • Bill Johnstone • Byron Kane • Virginia Gregg Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Rou…

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Little America 3:00

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This place isn’t really a town, yet it has its own zip code. Sometimes it’s a bit of a game to see exactly how much or how little you can write on an envelope and still get a letter to arrive here. Chances are, if you simply write the zip code, it will arrive at this place…By Andrew McCrea

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A Frigid Night on the Plains 3:00

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One young sheepherder never forgot a frigid night he spent on the plains of Wyoming. The miserable weather had him dreaming of a warm place to sleep and a hot meal to eat. Decades later, the dream became a reality…By Andrew McCrea

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Suddenly Last Summer (1959) Tennessee Williams, Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, & Montgomery Clift 55:47

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Book Vs. Movie: Suddenly, Last Summer The 1958 Play Vs.The 1959 Movie Suddenly Last Summer is a 1959 film based on the play by Tennessee Williams, adapted for the screen by Gore Vidal and Williams himself. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, and Montgomery Clift. The plot revolves around a wealthy w…

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The First Female Officer Holder 3:00

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In 1869 Wyoming territory gave women the right to vote and to hold public office. Just a few months after the legislation passed, the state had it’s first women office holder and her story is one honored in the U.S. Capitol…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 308: Innovative Crop Practices - Replacing Fungicide with Micronutrients 25:49

13d ago25:49

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Kelly Garrett is always looking at better ways to grow his crops. He’s recently been replacing fungicide applications with micronutrients and making gains as a result. He’s also taking another look at where and how much Nitrogen he applies each year. His findings provide some very interesting information that can have a big impact on yields and the…

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South Pass City 3:00

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The Oregon Trail crossed the Continental Divide at South Pass in Wyoming. Just west of that pass you’ll find a handful of buildings that are all that remains of a boomtown of over 2000 people called South Pass City…By Andrew McCrea

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A Better Place to Find Gold 3:00

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There had been rumors of gold in this area for years, but there always seemed to be a better place to find more of it. Eventually minds turned back to Wyoming and thousands of people followed the reports in the hills around Willow Creek…By Andrew McCrea

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Dead Give Away – Tales of the Texas Rangers (10-15-50) 32:02

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Original Air Date: October 15, 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 • Lurene Tuttle • Mike Barrett • Hal March • Paul Frees Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Ke…

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Mountain Men of the West 3:00

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If I were to ask you to name some famous Mountain Men of the 1800s, there are usually some common names that most people share. This museum tells there story and there are three big names that perhaps come to the top…By Andrew McCrea

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The Mountain Man Rendezvous 3:00

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It was called the Mountain Man Rendezvous and it was held for sixteen years, mostly in the present state of Wyoming. The gathering of trappers, Native Americans, supply trains from the east and others made for quite a gathering each summer…By Andrew McCrea

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Seconds (1966) Rock Hudson, John Frankenheimer, John Randolph, & David Ely. 44:07

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Book Vs. Movie: Seconds The 1964 Book Vs. The 1966 Movie The Margos are set to permanently change our lives with "Seconds," a 1966 American science fiction drama directed by John Frankenheimer. The film is based on David Ely's 1963 novel of the same name and stars Rock Hudson in a bravura performance. The plot centers around Arthur Hamilton, a midd…

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Untapped Sources of Beavers 3:00

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In the early 1800s, the demand for beaver pelts for top hats was strong, but the world supply was short. That had trappers looking for untapped sources of beaver and the search wound up here…By Andrew McCrea

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John Phillp Sousa 3:00

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Today we look back to a story who’s music captures the spirit of the fourth of July…By Andrew McCrea

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Wausau Depot 3:00

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There’s a good chance you’ve never been to this railroad depot. However, if you’re over forty years old, there’s a high likelihood you’ve seen pictures of it, for it was this historic spot that made its way into the logo and ads of a prominent insurance company…By Andrew McCrea

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Living Death – Tales of the Texas Rangers (10-08-50) 32:05

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Original Air Date: October 08, 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 • Barney Phillips • Lawrence Dobkin • Byron Kane • Ken Harvey • Lillian Buyeff Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on …

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FTC Episode 307: The Mountain Men & Their American Legacy 26:02

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As we celebrate Independence Day weekend we take time to celebrate a part of American history. Out trip takes us to the Green River Valley of Wyoming where 200 years ago where a mix of mountain men, supply trains and Native Americans assembled for what were known as the Mountain Man Rendevous. It’s an interesting piece of American history that spea…

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The Father of Legal Gambling 3:00

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When most people think of big time gambling they think of Las Vegas. No doubt there was plenty of illegal gaming taking place in the state for decades, but you might be surprised to learn the state made it legal in 1931 and it was a rancher who didn’t much care for betting, that found the industry might just be a winner for Nevada……

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The Basque 3:00

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The high desert regions of Nevada, Oregon and Idaho you will often find a people called the Basque who are sheep ranchers. In fact, the Basque have been in this area for generations and their traditions in farming and much more are still quite important today…By Andrew McCrea

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Brats (2024) The Memoir Vs. The Hulu Documentary: Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, & Demi Moore 1:13:57

12d ago1:13:57

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Book Vs. Movie: Brats The 2021 Memoir Vs. The 2024 Hulu Documentary "Brat: An '80s Story" is a memoir by Andrew McCarthy, published in 2021. In this book, McCarthy, an actor best known for his roles in iconic '80s films like "St. Elmo's Fire" and "Pretty in Pink," reflects on his experiences as part of the so-called "Brat Pack," a group of young ac…

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Lovelock Cave 3:00

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Today this area is a mostly dry lake bed. However, we have evidence this was once a much wetter place. In fact, what was found in a cave here shows that these people used something quite common for some hunters today…By Andrew McCrea

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Chief Winnemucca 3:00

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Along interstate 80 in north central Nevada you’ll come to a town with a unique name – a name that may have you wondering exactly where it comes from. When you dig a little deeper, you’ll find an interesting piece of history tied to those who lived here…By Andrew McCrea

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A Cow Named Salem Sue 3:00

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If you didn’t know what to expect when driving west from Bismarck, North Dakota on Interstate 94, you might be quite surprised to find this very large creature looking over the interstate. It’s something that’s been there for over 50 years now and it truly shows you the importance of this to the community……

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FTC Episode 306: Success Tips from a Full Time, First Time Farmer 25:51

22d ago25:51

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You hear the following question asked quite a bit in farm country and beyond – “How do I become a full-time farmer if I didn’t grow up on a farm or inherit a farm?” Matt Adams can help answer that question. While he was no stranger to agriculture, he built his farm from scratch and is today a successful full-time farmer. We talk about how he raised…

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Clean Up – Tales of the Texas Rangers (09-30-50) 32:28

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Original Air Date: September 30, 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 • Lou Krugman • Paul Frees • Tom McKee • Herb Ellis • Byron Kane Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie …

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Celebrating Their Town’s History 3:00

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Many small towns celebrate their heritage with a special festival or maybe other important sites throughout the town. New Salem, North Dakota is like those towns, but much unlike those towns when it comes to what they did to celebrate their history…By Andrew McCrea

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The Cheese Capital 3:00

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Lots of people love cheese and for those who can’t get enough of it, perhaps the Cheese Capital of the World is the place to visit. As you’ll hear, there’s a good reason this is the center of the cheese universe…By Andrew McCrea

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Tales of the City (1994) Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Chloe Webb, & Armistead Maupin 1:10:50

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Book Vs. Movie: Tales of the City The 1978 Book Vs. The 1993 Limited Series The Margos are celebrating Pride Month with one of the most beloved books and adaptations of the last 50 years. Armistead Maupin's captivating series, Tales of the City, is set in vibrant San Francisco. Initially a newspaper serial in the Pacific Sun and the San Francisco C…

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The Wade House 3:00

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Just as hotels today might serve guests traveling the interstate highways, there were inns that catered to the travelers using horse drawn vehicles that navigated a network of dirt roads and trails in the early years of the country. One impressive such place is in between Sheboygan and Fon du lac, Wisconsin……

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"Don't Look Now" (1973) RIP Donald Sutherland 1935-2024 1:00:25

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Book Vs. Movie: Don’t Look Now The Daphne DuMaurier Short Story Vs. the Nicolas Roeg Film RIP Donald Sutherland! (1935-2024) Due to the passing of actor extraordinaire Donald Sutherland, we are replaying our "Don't Look Now" episode. This week, let's talk about Daphe DuMaurier's short story "Don't Look Now," published in 1971 and adapted into a fil…

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When Horses and Carriages Ruled the Road 3:00

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There was once a time when horses and carriage ruled the roads, and in those days before the automobile, the types, size and uses of horse drawn vehicles was quite diverse. One company in Wisconsin was an important builder of those vehicles. But when cars came along, the business closed, but what they produced is far from forgotten……

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The Origins of Juneteenth 3:00

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The federal government established Juneteenth as a national holiday in 2021. However, the celebration of the events of that date took place immediately after June 19th, 1865…By Andrew McCrea

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Open And Shut – Tales of the Texas Rangers (11-11-51) 30:52

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Original Air Date: November 11, 1951 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 • Joan Banks • Francis X Bushman • Parley Baer • Vivi Janiss Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aa…

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FTC Episode 305: Renovating Pastures and Improving Feed Efficiency 25:25

28d ago25:25

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Many of us don’t care for pastures the same way most would care for row crops, yet those pastures are growing grasses and legumes that are critical to a cattle herd. So how do you begin to evaluate and renovate your pastures to improve the feed available to cattle? We talk with one farmer that has spent several years renovating his pastures and mea…

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Hit Man (2024) Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Richard Linklater, & Skip Hollandsworth 47:39

26d ago47:39

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Book Vs. Movie: Hit Man The 2001 Texas Monthly Article Vs. The 2024 Richard Linklater Film "Hit Man" is a 2024 romantic action comedy directed by Richard Linklater and co-written by Glen Powell, who also stars in the film. The story is loosely based on a true-life article by Skip Hollandsworth. The film follows Gary Johnson, a philosophy professor …

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