Best the McClure Family Podcasts (2024)

Send us a Text Message. We had a wide ranging conversation with Alex Westman of the Austin Weirdos today. His background and insight in the league is long and deep, having played 106 games in the Pecos League with 4 different teams. Alex has great insight on bats, too. Hear his comments about his favorite bat company and why he loves them. He'll gi…

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Randa Jawhari Part 1: Unknown Caller 1:04:41

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On the evening of February 10, 2009, 42-year-old Randa Jawhari was alone at her apartment in Fenton, MI. Her parents had been by earlier that evening, and her mother had set out clothes for Randa. Later, Randa spoke to one of her sisters via telephone. That call ended around 11:30 PM. By the next morning, Randa’s mother became worried when she coul…

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Meet Scoutmaster Jo Istook from Girl Troop 5339 22:09

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On this week's Scouting Expedition, we get to hear from one of the inaugural girl troop Scoutmasters, Jo Istook. Though Jo had son's in the program already, she and her daughter (who is now an Eagle Scout!) were thrilled at the chance to join Scouts BSA in Scouting America when we were known as the "Boy Scouts." As always, we'll start off this epis…

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North Platte 80s 2B Jerry Liang Joins Us! 38:30

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Send us a Text Message. Listen in as Jerry regales our listeners with stories from his time in Roswell and North Platte so far this year. Jerry goes about the game and on field experience in a unique way so listen in for his thoughts on his in game presence. His comments will give any listener a lot to think about. And just as we were wrapping it u…

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Replay: Jamie Grissim 1:16:47

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This episode first aired on March 7, 2022. We are taking a week off to spend time with our families during the July 4th holiday, we will return with new episodes on July 8, 2024. On December 7, 1971, 16-year-old Jamie Grissim left her home in Vancouver, Washington, to catch the bus to school. Jamie attended classes but got out early because she onl…

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Meet Eagle Scout Caitlyn Kreuzer 27:35

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On today's episode of the Scouting Expedition Podcast, we chat with Eagle Scout Caitlyn Kreuzer. Prepare to be inspired and learn why being a Scout in Scouting America can have a lasting impact on today's youth! Plus, we'll have the latest news and important deadlines for Scouts and Scouters in the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America.…

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Christopher Dietterick 1:15:38

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In late May 2019, 41-year-old Christopher Dietterick quietly disappeared from Elkton, Maryland. About a week later, his ex-wife received a phone call from the University of Maryland Cancer Center in Baltimore; Chris hadn’t made it to his appointment for his cancer treatment on June 5. That’s when she contacted his sister, and they began to compare …

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Roswell Invaders Host Family and Super Fans George & Patty Swenson Join Us! 33:58

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Send us a Text Message. Evan and I had the pleasure of chatting with George & Patty Swenson this week. George and Patty are two of Roswell's biggest fans and have been hosting players for many years. They've got some great stories about their experiences in baseball, not to mention their years acting as General Manager for the club. Join us as we c…

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Latest News from the CPC 11:45

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Get the latest news from the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America. With a bunch of important deadlines looming, we offer a quick news update for our Scouts and Scouters found in our Compass Points email newsletter. Enjoy!By Cascade Pacific Council, BSA

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Rev Mark Shaw, 16 June 2024

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Communion Service, 9 June 2024

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Geoffrey Spangler Part 2: Encrypted 59:11

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Last week, we shared the first installment in Geoffrey Spangler's story. You learned that Geoffrey left his Las Cruces home on the morning of November 8, 2021. He planned to head out to Riudoso to stay in a cabin for several days. His family later learned that Geoffrey visited the White Sands Missile Range that day. He arrived there that morning bu…

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Meet 3 Eagle Scout Girls from Troop 5194 45:02

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On today's Scouting Expedition, prepare to be inspired with an open, honest conversation with three young women who recently achieved our highest advancement rank: Eagle Scout. Following our latest news update, they'll share what it's been like to be some of the first girls in the Scouts BSA program (formerly known as "Boy Scouts") and how Scouting…

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North Platte 80s Head Coach Todd Everleth Joins Us 37:53

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Send us a Text Message. Our latest episode discusses putting a team in baseball's entry level together in a matter of days. Todd Everleth is the head coach of the expansion North Platte 80s. Listen to his experiences in constructing a Pecos League ballclub for this year, his thoughts on how he runs his club and more. This was a great conversation a…

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Men's Fellowship Service, 2 June 2024

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All-age Family Service, 26 May 2024

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Geoffrey Spangler Part 1: White Sands 1:07:30

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33-year-old Geoffrey Spangler disappeared from Las Cruces, New Mexico, on November 8, 2021. Geoffrey left home that morning and told his mother he was going to Ruidoso, roughly 2 hours away, to stay in a cabin he rented. Geoffrey’s mom, Tracie, never heard from her son again, which was unusual. Tracie contacted the resort where Geoffrey was staying…

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Details for September National Preparedness Month Recruiting & Fundraiser 32:35

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Get the details for this Fall's recruiting theme and Scout/Unit fundraiser: Be "Scout" Prepared! September is National Preparedness Month, andthe CPC plans to lead the way in helping our friends, neighbors and community "Be Prepared." How? We've created a plug-and-play program for Scout units for September that includes 3 Open House programs for un…

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#168 You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby with Jack McClure 1:10:17

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Text the show! Jack McClure and his wife hiked southbound on the PCT in 2023 with their 9-month-old baby and joins the show to share their journey and lessons learned along the way. We discuss what life is like as a SOBO, preparing for the hike, relationship challenges along the way, hitting the SOS button, and what it all means in the end. Prepari…

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First Week of Games Are In, But What About Evan? 34:36

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Send us a Text Message. We check in with Evan again as he's on the road again. But this time, his trip is surprising. He tells us about Roswell's ups and downs during week one, player compensation and interesting tidbits on housing these young men this year. But listen in for a story about life's unexpected twists and turns. The Pecos League is an …

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Barbara Annette McClure 1:24:24

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On November 2, 1978, 24-year-old Barbara McClure went out with friends and acquaintances. There was a dance competition that evening at the Fandango disco bar in Lake Forest Park, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. There was a disagreement that evening, and Barbara left on foot to walk home, which was about five miles away. A couple who had been with…

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Meet Eagle Scout Scholarship Winner Henry Cechini 29:04

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After the latest news update, we'll chat with one of our 5 Eagle Scout Scholarship Winners: Henry Cechini. Henry has some excellent advice to kids and parents about why it's important to get involved in Scouting.By Cascade Pacific Council, BSA

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PW Service, 19 May 2024

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Training Camp Update And How's The Weather In New Mexico, Anyway? 38:40

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Send us a Text Message. Our latest conversation with Roswell Invaders Pitching Coach Evan Katz is live! Listen as I speak with him about getting training camp kicked off, how he and manager Garrett Totty set the tone as players started to arrive and how managers, players and coaches wear many different hats in baseball's entry level. This was a fun…

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Replay: Dorothy and Danielle Pitcher 59:29

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This episode originally aired on September 2, 2019. On May 23, 1993, 14-year-old Danielle Pitcher left the family home with her mother, Dorothy, to walk to the local convenience store in Sunizona, Arizona, to buy some cigarettes for her father. On their way, they stopped at Danielle's sister's house and continued their walk. Although witnesses spot…

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Eagle Scout Scholarship Winner Logan McClure 34:28

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On today's episode, we welcome Logan and his dad, Linden, to hear about their Scouting Expedition. Logan was one of our 5 Eagle Scout Scholarship winners for 2024, and you'll love seeing his Eagle Scout Project in action at our YouTube channel here. Note: Due to technical issues in previous episode with Logan, we're reposting this interview as a cl…

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Get To Know Evan & The Pecos League 45:25

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Send us a Text Message. And we are live with episode #1! Listen in today to learn about our man on the inside, Evan Katz, his baseball journey and his role with the 2024 Roswell Invaders of the Pecos League. Join us as we set the stage to tell the stories of "baseball's entry level" as they unfold. The Pecos League is an independent baseball league…

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Susan Marable Part 2: Whispers from the Past 1:11:40

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Susan Marable disappeared from Yakima, Washington, on an April evening in 1991. She left, saying she would be back, and was never seen or heard from again. There was a story about a sighting of Susan getting into a maroon truck. However, that story remains unconfirmed. Susan’s mom worked diligently in the early years to find her daughter, but beyon…

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The Parry Family's Scouting Expedition 1:11:47

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Meet Kellie (mom), David (dad), and their two Eagle Scouts, Grace and Ethan as we hear about their own multi-generational Scouting Expedition.By Cascade Pacific Council, BSA

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Rev Mark Shaw, 12 May 2024

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Send us a Text Message. Are you a minor league baseball fan? If so, you're going to love our new podcast, Baseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos League. Join me & my friend Evan Katz as we chronicle his journey and experiences this summer. New episodes uploaded each Monday! You won't want to miss Evan's tales from "the entry level of base…

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Susan Marable Part 1: A Narrow Escape 1:04:26

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34-year-old Susan Marable disappeared from Yakima, Washington, on April 23, 1991. There have been unverified stories that Susan was seen getting into a vehicle, but those are just stories. We do know that Susan had been staying with a man who said she left that day and would return later. When she didn't come back, he became worried and went out to…

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FAQs About the New Scouting America Brand 18:31

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Join us for the latest news then we'll dive into the most frequently asked question about the new Scouting America brand announced this past week.By Cascade Pacific Council, BSA

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171: The Solomon Success Blueprint: Building Wealth with Timeless Wisdom with Scott Florida 14:10

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Welcome to the Solomon Success show, where we uncover timeless insights from King Solomon and the Bible for business and investing. Amidst a sea of false promises, let's refocus on enduring principles for a life of peace and prosperity. I'm Scott Florida, guest hosting for Jason Hartman. Drawing from my 30 years of pastoral and entrepreneurial expe…

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Rev Mark Shaw, 5 May 2024

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Joshua Graham-Caskey 1:00:25

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In early 2024, 25-year-old Joshua Graham-Caskey was preparing to move from Winterset, Iowa, into his girlfriend's apartment in Des Moines. Joshua spent the evening of January 17 with his girlfriend in Des Moines, then returned home the following morning. Everything seemed fine; Joshua even texted his girlfriend that he loved her, which he often did…

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Eagle Scout Stories-2024 Scholarship Winners 55:44

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Following the latest news, we interview this year's top Eagle Scout Scholarship winner, Kaeley Diankoff, and her parents. You'll hear about her family's multi-state, multi-troop Scouting Expedition during COVID and the impact Scouting has had on their lives.By Cascade Pacific Council, BSA

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All-age Family Service, 28 April 2024

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Cole Hosack 1:07:02

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In late 2023, 24-year-old Cole Hosack was working to recover from an exceptionally difficult year with multiple losses within his family. Cole and his fiancee, Morgan, were temporarily staying in Prince George, British Columbia. Cole decided to set out for a fresh start in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The plan was for Cole to start a new job, settle in, …

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Unit Marketing & Event Tools PLUS Special Announcement 44:54

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Following the latest news, this episode will feature all of the marketing tools, resources, and event gear you can use to promote your Scout unit. Plus we have a special announcement about our Fall recruiting campaign that is centered around National Preparedness Month in September.By Cascade Pacific Council, BSA

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Rev Mark Shaw, 21 April 2024

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Elisa Roberson Part 2: Flipping the Narrative 1:21:21

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On a Sunday evening in August 1989, 13-year-old Elisa Roberson left her home in Aransas Pass, Texas, to meet a friend at a local elementary school just a short walk away. Witnesses saw her along the way, and someone even reported seeing her enter a red or maroon car. But Elisa never made it to meet her friend. Her family later suspected that she mi…

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Cub Scout Program Updates 58:10

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On today’s Scouting Expedition, we'll chat with Cub Scout leaders Deb Hiltebrand and Jeff Beck about the forthcoming updates to the Cub Scout programs. We'll also share the latest news around the CPC, including new programs at Camp Cooper, training opportunities, and upcoming events in our area.By Cascade Pacific Council, BSA

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Rev Mark Shaw, 29 March 2024

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#167 Everest Incorporated with Will Cockrell 1:23:56

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Text the show! Will Cockrell joins the podcast to discuss his recently published book detailing the history of Mount Everest, his perspective on the draw of mountaineering, and the connection between suffering and achievement. Will also explains the need to tell the full story of Everest, as well as the misconceptions and negative narratives surrou…

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