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Far ReachesSeason 4, Episode 1...The Tone From the TopSeason 4 is here Reachers! That is right, the gang is back from the summer hiatus and fresh back from Pendleton Roundup and exploring Ireland. This season is once again proudly brought to you by our amazing friends at B&K Auto Salvage in La Grande and Baker City. Check em out and tell them the Far Reaches sent ya! http://bandkautosalvage.com/
Ralls is still digging out of summer hay duties, but Joel, Richard and Micah kick off the season with some updates during the world famous Far Reaches, Reach Around session. The boys quickly fall into thei...2022-10-061h 51Far ReachesFriends, Family...And Life Kinda StuffThe gang is back in full force! Life has been, well, being life. Work has been on fire for everyone and it is that time of year that you have to make hay while the sun is shining! Two of the Reachers suffered the sudden loss of one of their college roommates, which certainly reminded them of how lucky they truly are to have true friends, and the ability to talk on The Far Reaches as well.
Thank you again to our amazing friends at B&K Auto for all they do to help bring this podcast to yo...2022-08-121h 55Far ReachesSeason 3, Episode 14...Water, Ones, and Zeroes...Once again, we thank the great team at B&K Auto for their sponsorship and support of the Far Reaches. Be sure and stop by and thank them, and keep them in mind for your scrap and parts needs! They serve the Northwest well, and be sure and tell them The Reachers sent ya!
The Reacher's are back and Richard and Micah do their best to keep the wheels rolling and the topics flying. Richard has taken to buying jeans on Ebay and Micah has decided to wear the same color and style of shirt every day for...2022-07-191h 21
Far ReachesFRX 17...Ranch Girls in Mongolia, Final Countdown!This episode of FRX is brought to you by a special guest sponsor, our amazing friends at Bieber Red Angus of South Dakota! Craig and Peggy are amazing people and friends and we are honored to have them as part of this episode. Check out their website, put one of their upcoming bull sales on your calendar and be prepared to catch some Bieber Fever! https://bieberredangus.com/
Shandie and Amy are entering the final weeks before they blast of to Mongolia in August...Yes, Mongolia to participate in one of the most epic horse races in th...2022-06-181h 09Far ReachesSeason 3, Episode 14...So Fundamentally BrokenThe gang is back, and in full Reacher Force! After a brief spring break, the gang is in the house and in your kitchen in full 5.0 stereo! Everyone has been busy with cows, and travel and life in general. The gents do their best to catch up on some of the latest happenings in our great country and wild world. As you might expect, they touch on a lot and wander off the subject a few times. They even find time for a few of their favorite old school jokes!
None of this would be possible, without the amaz...2022-05-172h 05Far ReachesSeason 3, Episode 13...Alex Jones Was RightThe Reachers are back and better than ever. They have all been busy doing what makes them happy and a Full On Reacher! Ralls has been calving, Richard is counting the days until turnout, Joel is a dart throwing fool, and Micah has been battling plumbing and chaos in general!
They bring up a couple past Entertainment Spotlights of Old Henry and Open Range...And since we haven't all seen and talked about them yet, we keep them on the list to review. Richard also suggests that we all pick our favorite Led Zeppelin song and discuss the n...2022-04-061h 41Far ReachesFRX 16...Jason Brandt of Brandt Trucking LLCWe are pleased to sit down with Eastern Oregon's own Jason Brandt, owner and operator of Brandt Trucking. Jason was faced with a tough decision when his long time employer implemented policies that he felt removed his freedom of choice. This husband of 25 years and father of two had a tough choice. He could either give in and comply, or stand by his word and do what he felt was right to maintain his rights and freedoms by striking out on his own to do whatever it takes to provide. Jason has an amazing story, and most importantly, an ins...2022-03-2445 minFar ReachesSeason 3, Episode 12...Two Dogs and a 4 Year OldThank you again to our friends at B&K Auto for helping to bring the magic live and all up in your kitchen! We couldn't do it without them. Remember to listen for the exclusive Far Reaches promo code as well. Be sure and check out B&K for parts, scrap and just to thank them for making all this possible!
The gang is all back, and all have been busy! Ralls and Richard are dealing with calving and a wild spring. Joel is up to his eyes in darts and cooking steaks. Micah is fresh back from th...2022-03-041h 45Far ReachesSeason 3, Episode 11...Truckers, Cows and Crack PipesHang on kids, all the Reacher's are back and on point! Thank you again to the amazing folks at B&K Auto for making all this brilliance and pontification to the world. Remember, listen to this episode to get the Far Reaches Promo code!
The gang are all in fine form and cover the spectrum on the very slow week in news! HA! The next entertainment is the recent and soon to be classic film, Old Henry. Be sure to watch and send us your thoughts! ...https://www.imdb.com/video/vi961003545?playlistId=tt12731980
2022-02-112h 34Far ReachesSeason 3, Episode 10...Change, and the Human SpiritThank you again to our great, great friends at B&K Auto Salvage for making this magic possible! Listen to the episode to get the Far Reaches promo code for discounts on purchases and a boost in scrap prices. Tell em the Reachers sent ya!
This week we have a full cast of Reachers, and even a special guest from Reacher Superfan, Amy McNamee. The gang kick off with an all star reach around and catch up with all the fun and wild times for the past few days. Everyone has been turnin and burning and they all ge...2022-01-282h 57Far ReachesSeason 3, Episode 9...Shower ThoughtsThank you again to our friends at B&K Auto for bringing this episode to the world. Be sure and listen to get your Far Reaches promo code for unbelievable savings! The gang are down a Reacher as Ralls is still digging out from the snow storm and dealing with the fun of being new parents. Richard, Joel and Micah forge ahead and even get a peek of Richard kickin up some Cowboy Carbonara in the kitchen! The gang has a great reach around as Micah tried to get Turnpike Troubadour tickets, but failed miserably, Joel went to the movie...2022-01-142h 11Far ReachesSeason 3, Episode 8...He Hit Record This Time!Well faithful Reachers, we are back and stronger than ever! Thank you again to our wonderful friends and partners at B&K Auto Salvage for helping us bring the magic to the world! Be sure and listen close for the exclusive Reacher promo code!
Ralls is battling a recent blizzard and trying to dig down to the mailbox and keep the cows from wandering over the top of the fences! Richard, Joel and Micah kick off the new year with a wonderful 3 way Reach Around and bring everyone up to speed on the past couple weeks! They dis...2022-01-062h 12Far ReachesSeason 3, Episode 6...The Secret to the RanchThanks again to our amazing partners at B&K Auto Salvage for bringing the magic that is Far Reaches to the world! Remember to use your special Far Reaches promo code for discounts on purchases and increased prices for your scrap! Tell em the Far Reaches sent ya! https://bandkautosalvage.com/
Back by popular demand, Micah and Joel have their cameras on and Rich is the mysterious voice from above! So, don't fret if you only see those two maniacs on your screen, Richard is there as well. Ralls had internet issues, so he wasn't able to make...2021-12-052h 15Far ReachesFRX 15 Emilee Haubner, WCD Ag Management ConsultingCome enjoy one of our favorite episodes yet! Join Micah as he sits down with Emilee Haubner, CEO of WCD Agricultural Management Consulting as they discuss the challenges and rewards of sharing the story of agriculture with the world.
Emilee brings an amazing background and unparalleled passion for education and sharing all that agriculture has to offer. Emilee is a Texas native and began her education journey in 4H and FFA and continued on to earn her degree from Texas A&M. She has managed ranches, worked in feedlots and been involved in production ag her entire life...2021-12-0459 minFar ReachesSeason 3, Episode 5...Dad Jokes and Pro DrinkinStrap in and hang on, because all four Reachers are here and in fine form indeed! Rich is a little under the weather, so is audio only, but Ralls, Joel and Micah dazzle the viewership with faces made for radio!
This episode brought to you by the amazing team at B&K Auto Salvage. Remember to use the Far Reaches promo code for discount pricing on parts and a bump in your scrap price!
The gang have all been busy and are headed head on into fall. There is some great discussion on winter solstice, a pl...2021-11-201h 59Far ReachesSeason 3, Episode 4...Come On Ya Little Buckaroo....Well, it takes a while, but eventually all of the gang makes it for a full on Reacher Fest! It has been a few days since everyone was all together, so they make the most of it!
Thank you once again to the amazing team at B&K Auto Salvage for all of their amazing support and tremendous work they do across the northwest. Check out their website and keep them in mind for you parts and scrapping needs. And remember, bust out the Far Reaches promo code for adding savings!! https://bandkautosalvage.com/
The gang...2021-11-062h 23Far ReachesSeason 3, Episode 3...Moving This and Banging ThatIn this raucous episode, Joel and Micah meet up and are soon joined by Richard and Alina as they are doing what ranchers do best...Movin stuff and banging on other stuff. Ralls is at elk camp, so we all expect stories and most importantly, jerky!
This and every episode is brought to you by the dynamic team at B&K Auto Salvage, serving the northwest for your parts and scrap needs. Remember to use the Far Reach's promo code for discounts on purchases and a bump up in price for the scrap you sell. How can you...2021-10-312h 05Far ReachesFRX 14...Kristina Ribellia Western Water MarketKristina Ribellia believed in a more open and efficient water market — so she is building one. She launched Western Water Market in February 2020 to help connect water rights, buyers and sellers, in communities across the West and to help people find and work with the local water rights professionals they need for a successful transaction.
Western Water Market, is an online listing service helping to connect water-right buyers and sellers in communities across the West. We're working to create the most comprehensive, publicly available database of water rights for sale and lease and water right buyers.
Wes...2021-10-2328 minFar ReachesSeason 3, Episode 2...Let's Go Brandon!Stop by and tell our good friends at B&K Auto Salvage thank you for supporting the Far Reaches. Remember to use the exclusive Far Reaches promo code for savings on purchases and higher rates on your scrap!
Episode 2 features Richard and Micah pack the water in this episode and have some fun trying to stay on track! The gang kick off the episode with a beautiful two way reach around and bring everyone up to speed on the week. Richard got to spend some time with his dad and R3 weaning and then take the fam to a...2021-10-161h 19Far ReachesSeason 3, Episode 1...The Path of Lost and Desperate SoulsWelcome to the Season 3 Premier! Once again, brought to you by our wonderful friends at B&K Auto Salvage! Remember to check out their website and use your Far Reaches exclusive promo code! https://bandkautosalvage.com/
The gang kick off Season 3 with a 3 Way Reach Around update! Richard, Joel and Micah catch everyone up on the highs and lows of the mid season break. Joel and Micah made an appearance at the Pendleton Roundup and were sure to represent in full Reacher Style! Joel finished it off with a multi state roadtrip through the west with some campi...2021-10-071h 15Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 24...Too Many Firsts!On this amazing episode, brought to you by our great friends at B&K Auto Salvage, https://bandkautosalvage.com/ the gang all make an appearance and share some highs and lows. Stick around and enjoy!
Everyone has been going 30 different directions, but still find some time to come together and share some thoughts. And that is what being a Far Reacher is all about! A lively and adventurous Reach Around kicks off the week and everyone has plenty to talk about, so don't miss this one!
They buzz the tower with some great talk of the Ent...2021-09-101h 29Far ReachesRanch Girls in Mongolia...Part 2...The Update!We are honored to sit down for an update with the two Central Oregon cowgirls, Shandie Johnson and Amy McNamee! They are chasing a once in a lifetime adventure and have entered what is known as the Mongol Derby...The longest and toughest horse race in the world! https://equestrianists.com/adventures/mongol-derby/
In August of 2022, they are traveling to the grassland steppe of Mongolia and joining 38 other elite riders from around the world in a grueling 10 day, 625 mile cross country horse race! You may be asking why in the world would anyone do that? Well, the simple answer is....because...2021-08-311h 08Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 23...If You Podcast, They Will ComeThank you to the team at B&K Auto for making this episode possible! Check them out and be sure and use the exclusive Far Reaches promo code to cash in on some savings! https://bandkautosalvage.com/
This week, the Reachers are joined by special guest and honorary Reacher, Jake "Spoon" Seavert. The favorite long time caller and first time listener sits in to discuss his Entertainment Spotlight of Field of Dreams! He was the first to chime in during the previous Facebook Live, and was gracious enough to come on and lead a great discussion!
He st...2021-08-201h 49Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 22...You Think Sam McGee Was Vaccinated??Special thanks to our amazing sponsor, B&K Auto Salvage, for helping us pump the wattage to your cottage!https://bandkautosalvage.com/In this historic episode of the Far Reaches, all four Reachers are present and mostly accounted for, and special guest, Ms. Amy McNamee delivers a heartfelt and impressive reading of the entertainment spotlight, The Cremation of Sam McGee! She was brave enough to suggest it for our weekly review and took it all the way home by coming on a kickin some arse. Thank you Amy! Next week's entertainment spotlight was picked during the Facebook live, and Mr...2021-08-122h 13Far ReachesFRX12...Jon Davis, It All Started in a Small Town in Eastern MontanaOn this superb edition of FRX, that's Far Reaches Extra for those of you that are new to the Far Reaches Flock, Micah sits down with Jon Davis of Cyon Livestock Services https://cyonls.com/
They specialize in full service one stop shopping to optimize ranching success. From vaccine and lab testing services to DNA and herd management empowerment. In conjunction with finding ways to work with up and coming large animal veterinarians. Which is essential to keep critically needed vet resources in the country where they are needed.
Micah and Jon have known each othe...2021-08-0457 minFar ReachesSeason 2, Episode 21...That Pesky and Elusive Mute ButtonIn this rambunctious episode made possible by the amazing team at B&K Auto Salvage, https://bandkautosalvage.com/ the gang start out down a couple Reacher's but Ralls comes riding in later to save the world from another Richard and Micah Happy Action Good Time Hour.
They dive into all that is The Magnificent Seven, how it was inspired by the Seven Samurai and hypothesize about all the other buddy/group adventure movies that it has inspired over the years. Special thanks to loyal fan, long time caller and first time listener, Party Mom of California for th...2021-07-292h 09Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 20...Like Dog Hair and Legos, We Are Everywhere!Thank you again to the amazing folks at B&K Auto Salvage: https://bandkautosalvage.com/ who once again are the reason the magic hits the airwaves! And, there is a new promo code for the Reacher's, so be sure and listen and get that discount on parts and the bump on the scrap!
Ralls is going great guns on all things hay, so Richard, Joel and Micah carry on in true Reacher fashion and do their best to dazzle the world! The gang kicks off this episode with a dandy 3 way Reach Around and touch on the fi...2021-07-221h 33Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 19...The Richard and Micah Happy Action Good Time HourThank you again to the world's greatest sponsor, B&K Auto Salvage for making this dream episode of Far Reaches come true! https://bandkautosalvage.com/
Down a couple Reacher's but the gang presses on as Micah and Richard do their best to carry the torch...while TRYING to stream live on Facebook at the same time. They have a team of top scientists working on that microphone issue, so the game is afoot!
The guys touch on the new segment. Topic of the Week: Wild Fires... The gang both agree that local is better when i...2021-07-161h 23Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 18...The First Livestream Event and SuchThis dynamic episode is once again brought to you by our amazing friends at B&K Auto. Use promo code REACHER to get those discounts on parts and a boost in your scrap pricing. Check them out and tell em the Reacher's Sent Ya! https://bandkautosalvage.com
The gang streamed this episode live on their Facebook page and had a blast. They will be doing it more in the future, so you might have a chance to jump on and interact live or send your questions for live ponderings! All four of the Reacher's are...2021-07-081h 38Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 17...By 40, You Should Take The Long Way SomewhereJoin the Reachers as they have a viewers special extravaganza! First, they are joined by the Queen of Lake County, Lady B, Missy Hammack. Missy suffered through high school with a couple of the gang and has been a fan of the show for a while now. She sits down with the gang as they talk about one of their favorite movies, The Man From Snowy River, VCR's, Rubber Road, Water and Movie Theatre Memories. This was a fun episode with some laughs and some great stories and of course, so Reacher kinda fun. Stop by and enjoy!
Thank...2021-07-012h 19Far ReachesFRX11...Joe Blankenship, How Much For That Cast Iron?Welcome back ya'll! We sit down again for a follow up on our first conversation with Joe Blankenship, the pickup man with a dutch oven condition! We get an update on Cowboys Can Cook Facebook group, some dutch oven cooking tips, talk about some of the best steak's ever, places to stop and eat, and maybe some places ya shouldn't! Joe travels the west plying his trade at rodeos and doing some camp cooking when he gets the chance. Keep your eyes peeled and ya just might get invited to the campfire!
One thing both Joe and Micah...2021-06-291h 19Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 16...I Think I'd Rather Be RightGood times and adventures abound in this wild episode of The Far Reaches! Thank you to our amazing friends at B&K Auto Salvage https://bandkautosalvage.com for helping bring the magic to your world!
The Reachers are down a member due to hay season, but an unexpected guest fills in and helps the gang to stay on track! This episode has it all, driving, skunks, dogs, brothers, laughter and some gear grinding. Hang on and be prepared to laugh out loud and rewind a couple times to catch all the gold!
And next week, by po...2021-06-242h 08Far ReachesFRX10...Cindy KlineAuthor, Cindy Kline joins Micah to discuss her Molly McGuire Cozy Mysteries series. The books feature amateur sleuth Molly McGuire who has returned home to Ireland from the states to find murder and deception in her small Irish town. The third book in the series, Shamrocks, Shenanigan's and Murder will hit the stands on June 30th on Amazon.
Cindy has graciously agreed to give a signed copy of Shamrocks Shenanigan's and Murder to one lucky Far Reaches fan. Simply go to her website, https://cindykline.com and sign up for the newsletter to be entered! That gets you en...2021-06-1547 minFar ReachesSeason 2, Episode 15...Both Will Get Ya Beat Up!Hang on kids, because all four of the Reachers are here and they are excited to be on the same show! Once again, our good friends at B&K Auto Salvage provide the power to bring the Far Reaches to your eyes and ears, so thank them and tell em the Far Reaches sent ya!
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In This Wild Episode!
00:00 Intro
02:05 Reach Around (a 4 Way Adventure)
05:45 86'd Powerlist
19:00 The Roundup's Are Coming
34:24 Who is Gonna Take Care of That Lawn? 2021-06-112h 08Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 14...You Have Two Hours and 80 Bucks?They might be down a couple Reachers, but Richard and Micah do their best to keep one wheel in the ditch going Nine Oh! On this latest and easily greatest episode, once again brought to you by the amazing team at B&K Auto Salvage, the crew kicks off the deep end and circles the wagons on all the latest and greatest in our little twisted world.
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In This Glorious Episode!
00:00 Intro
02:00 Reach Around...2021-05-282h 03Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 13...The Bride is Hungry, and We Are Almost Out of GasIn this stupendous edition of Far Reaches, brought to you by our amazing friends at B&K Auto, the gang is in fuller Reacher mode! Check out their website below, and remember promo code REACHER!
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00:00 Intro
02:34 Reach Around
21:33 Moving Bulls
52:21 Entertainment Spotlight, So I Married An Axe Murderer
01:06:45 Pendleton Mixer and Cigar Intellectual Moment of the Week!
01:13:00 Upcoming Entertainment Spotlight, The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
01:14:40 Ralph Currin, Navy Cross Recipient
01:16:00 Word of the Week, Rictus
01:20:17 What Grind...2021-05-211h 54Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 12...Do A Handstand, We're Doing ThisIn this weeks fun filled episode, brought to you by our good friends at B&K Auto Salvage, the gang is down a Reacher again this week, but this time it is Joel who is on walkabout and the boys do their best to push forward. They enjoyed a few laugh and have the honor of welcoming the next generation of Reachers to the world! Listen, enjoy, love and share!
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In This Episode:
00:00 Intro
02:38 Reach Around
24:44 Entertainment Spotlight, Surviving the Game
35:33 Intellectual Moment of the...2021-05-071h 42Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 11...FedEx FistfightIn this glorious episode brought to you by our friends at B&K Auto Salvage!
00:00 Intro
02:15 Reach Around
24:14 Entertainment Spotlight, Austin Powers, IMOM
37:00 You Should Watch James Bond
44:00 Funny Movies
49:00 FedEx Fistfight
52:50 Spatula Earp
53:22 Intellectual Moment of the Week, by Pendleton Mixer and Cigar... Did You Watch the Oscars??
01:03:00 Word of the Week: Helter Skelter
01:05:00 When MTV Had Videos
01:09:35 Joe Rogan Can Have an Opinion
01:12:50 Vax Privacy
01:20:00 Funding and Public Schools and Such
01:33:25 What Grinds...2021-04-302h 05Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 10...I Am All That Is ManThank you to the great team at B&K Auto for once again bringing you the Far Reaches! For the second week in a row, the gang is short a Reacher, which is bound to happen with all the random stuff the gang get into. However, Rawley, Joel and Micah press ahead as Richard deals with the perils of sorting cows on the desert! The gang kick off the episode with the 3 way Reach Around and enjoy some laughs hearing about Joel's comedy club adventure and Ralls turning cows out to pasture. Joel brings up some great thoughts around tec...2021-04-172h 02Far ReachesFRX9...Joe BlankenshipStrap yourself in, turn off the ringer, pull your hat down and get ready for one of the most entertaining episodes of FRX to date. Pickup Man and Cowboy Cook, Joe Blankenship sits down with Micah to share some stories of growing up in the pickup man world, moving to Pendleton, Valentines Day and showing that Cowboys can cook! Joe got a late start in rodeo, not attending one until he was two weeks old and he quickly made an impact...with his head, on a car, when he was four, earning him the nickname of Knothead Copenhagen. Joe's firs...2021-04-131h 32Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 9...Well, You Know My Opinion On The ThingThis weeks amazing episode, brought to you by B&K Auto Salvage finds the gang down a couple reachers, but fear not, they have a stellar guest host who brings the heat and keeps the gang in line. Amy McNamee joins the herd and brings up some great stories of times of yore and keeps things rolling for the gang. The Entertainment Spotlight touches on a 2019 Virology Today interview on Youtube about Coronoa research in China and is something everyone should check out! The Pendleton Mixer and Cigar Intellectual Moment of the Week asks the question, "What should we do w...2021-04-082h 21Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 8...Give Me Back My 22 Taps of Beer!Special thanks to the gang at B&K Auto Salvage for their awesome sponsorship and support! The gang is fired up and they jump right into it, swinging hard on vaccine passports and reactions. Naturally a bit about their opinion on the Rona and take a moment to think of a local Lake County legend that is battling currently battling it. They also jump into quick discussion of turtles all the way down and taxes before finally gathering themselves up to get back on track and talk about the Entertainment Spotlight of Red Headed Stranger. Which leads to a good...2021-03-312h 26Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 7...Pickled Brussel SproutsFor the second episode in a row, the gang is all here, and they are all able to stick around the entire episode. Richard pops in and out, but spends most of his time in the dark...kinda like always! Ralls is busy calving, Joel sent it on a snowmobile trip, Richard has been hauling hay, and Micah hung out with some friends! The gang is in fine form this episode and dive into a slurry of topics beginning with the Entertainment Spotlight which is the 80's classic, Iron Eagle. Everyone agrees that it was cooler when they were you...2021-03-182h 08Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 6...Bigger Than the InternetThe full squad of Reachers is back, even if Richard is not feeling photogenic. He joins the gang without his video, and to be honest, everyone kind of enjoyed it! They actually missed his smiling face and random backgrounds! The gang have all been busy, with spring approaching and work and life piling on top of each other. Great discussion on Richard's Entertainment Spotlight of the Max Brooks book, Devolution. Highly encourage everyone to give it a listen or a read. Richard takes a listeners suggestion for work of the week, which is Recluse and that causes some actual intel...2021-03-062h 09Far ReachesFRX8...Bow BostonBesides having one of the coolest names around Bow is also a long time friend of the show and the mad man at B&K Auto Salvage that lead the charge in being the title sponsor of the Far Reaches Podcast. Bow stops by to give a little history on himself and the amazing team at B&K and tell some great stories about his early days in the recycling world! We unpack what the Scrap Confidential is all about and how he manages to resist taking home all the cool stuff that comes through the door. Bow always has...2021-02-2743 minFar ReachesSeason 2, Episode 5...It's Never About, What They Say It's About!The guys are down a Reacher this week but press ahead and seem to all try and do their best to make up for the missing conversation of Ralls. Joel and Micah kick off this episode and are soon joined by Richard, as he senses a disturbance in the force and decides he better try and keep them on track! Both Joel and Micah ended up at the Dr. this week, Micah thinks his doctor is much cooler and way more legit than Joels. Joel is continuing to explore the stock market and has started getting some positions in c...2021-02-242h 47Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 4...Gettin LearntIn this amazing episode, brought to you by the amazing folks at B&K Auto Salvage, the gang unfurl what is destined to be a classic and favorite episode. The boys wade through a series of topics ranging from free speech to concealed carry, new hatchets, dinner parties, hard earned educations, intellect vs wisdom, and Friday afternoons at the Elks Club. Joel walks us through the movie Margin Call, and Richard sheds some light on the word of the week by dissecting "Hyperbole" and it's many uses and pronunciations. Rawley talks Joel into subscribing to Range Magazine and Micah has...2021-02-122h 32Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 3...Elephants Can't JumpIn this Groundhog Day edition of the Far Reaches Podcast, join the gang for some spirited and insightful discussion into some of the hottest topics from the past week. Thank you to our good friends at B&K Auto Salvage for making it possible for the Reachers to connect with you! Mrs. Nurse Bigsby is coming home to the homestead from California and travel nurse super status, while Ralls has been busy snazzing up the bunkhouse and calving heifers. Richard closed on some houses and spent some time in California with the outlaws retrieving R3 and enjoying some family ti...2021-02-032h 06Far ReachesFRX7...JD KindleJames Dean Kindle is a singer-songwriter, and overall master with the pen. JD talks to Joel about living in Pendleton, his craft, and his experience traveling to Mexico to find the perfect guitar. He even performs a few of my favorite tunes from his music library. JD is the front man for The Eastern Oregon Playboys and the Executive Director of the Oregon East Symphony.
Catch his act live if you get the opportunity or you can purchase his music here: https://jamesdeankindleandtheeasternoregonplayboys.bandcamp.com/
You can also show your support by visiting JD on Pat...2021-01-301h 54Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 2: May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor...Thank you again to our good friends at B&K Auto Salvage for bringing you the Far Reaches! As the gang wades further into 2021, come along for the ride as they discuss the recent inauguration, make a few predictions on the coming year and discuss the the merits of judging someone on their deeds and not what they look like or how they identify. Now that football is winding down, Joel is focusing more on the market, which leads to some great conversation on the cattle markets and how farmers and ranchers deal with ever changing risk. Micah finds a w...2021-01-222h 07Far ReachesSeason 2, Episode 1: The Joys of Running AmokIn the season 2 debut, brought to you by the good folks at B&K Auto Salvage, the gang discusses some of the recent events at the nations capitol, freedom, the importance of history, cool cars in high school, the evolution of the Subaru Outback, cool podcasts with Marcus Luttrel, and some guy named Neener. Joel teaches the gang about "What-about-ism", Rawley talks demographics, Richard cooks some food and Micah got a haircut. The gang also find time to discuss one of the best movies ever, Pulp Fiction and Micah's word of the week...Amok. Rawley suggests they switch gears and...2021-01-132h 02Far ReachesSeason 1, Episode 29: But they stay the same age....In this year end special, brought to you by our friends at B&K Auto Salvage the gang looks back on a crazy year and some of their favorite moments. They dive in and talk about the 90's flick, Dazed and Confused, and why it resonates with generations so well. Ralls and Micah recount some of their favorite high school memories that were sparked from the movie discussion. Things are different and the gang is glad they had the chance to enjoy growing up in some small towns. The Pendleton Mixer and Cigar Intellectual Moment examines a timely quote by I...2020-12-301h 36Far ReachesSeason 1, Episode 28: It'll Give Ya Goosebumps!Sit back and hang on to your hat for this wild and exciting episode of Far Reaches Podcast. Special thanks to our friends at B&K Auto Salvage and for bringing all this chaos to your front door. Guest Reacher, Colby Marshall, stops by to talk about his cosmic experiences surrounding bovine mutilations in the Pacific Northwest. Colby was recently featured on a Discovery Channel program, Discovery X where he worked with their investigators to dive in and uncover the truth behind these brutal and mysterious events. The gang takes a deep dive with Colby and have a few...2020-12-052h 16Far ReachesSeason 1, Episode 27: Don't Fence Me InThis Thanksgiving week edition is proudly brought to you courtesy of our friends at B&K Auto Salvage! The gang starts out down a Reacher, as Joel was hip deep in all things Civil War, AKA the 126 year tradition of Oregon vs Oregon State football. As several members of the Far Reaches Crew are Beaver Believers, Joel was the official representative of the group! And needless to say, he did a tremendous job, as the Beavers surely dashed the national title hopes of the Ducks with their victory! Outstanding conversation this Thanksgiving week as Ralls learned that some people don...2020-11-291h 44Far ReachesFRX6....Adventures of the Covid KidIn this edition of Far Reaches Extra, Micah sits down with a longtime friend from Central Oregon, Kyle Marino, who was recently diagnosed with Covid-19. They talk about the days leading up to the diagnosis, what the testing process was like, how it impacted his friends and family and what he went through during the time. Kyle also sheds some light on the bureaucratic process that was initiated when he first received his test results from the lab, and his concerns about the process as a whole. Don't worry, this is still FRX, so there are a couple jokes and...2020-11-271h 00Far ReachesSeason 1, Episode 26: Go Pound SandThis week's episode is brought to you by the fine folks at B&K Auto Salvage. The Reachers are at full capacity this week, and are anxious to talk, and even feature an "intellectual moment"! The gang covers a wide swath of topics, especially around the impacts of Covid on local communities and the country as a whole. With additional lockdowns and mandates looming, the boys reflect on freedom, rights, responsibility and what happens when things get too crazy. They dive in and talk about The Big Short, the movie of the week, brought to us by Richard, and how...2020-11-201h 42Far ReachesSeason 1, Episode 25: Eleventh Hour, Eleventh Day, Eleventh MonthOn this Veterans Day Episode, brought to you by B&K Auto Salvage, the gang dive into the 1987 mind twisting Stanley Kubrick classic, Full Metal Jacket. It was the first movie that Micah ever bought, and one that you are never the same after watching! Ralls is battling the snowy wonderland this week, so the gang is one reacher light, but they tease him a little and press on. Joel is adjusting to his new role, Richard is reliving some of his glory days shipping cows and Micah is house hunting. The boys take their first Loveline question and actua...2020-11-111h 26Far ReachesSeason 1, Episode 24: The older we get, the better we wereIn this wild episode, brought to you by our friends at B&K Auto Salvage, the gang dive into the coming of age classic, American Graffiti and how it relates to some of their high school memories and days. Mr. Joel gets a promotion, Rawley is getting ready to go hunting, Richard wears his glasses, and Micah has a couple beverages in his Yeti cup! The gang has some fun, and you will too! Micah picks the next movie and decides that everyone should enjoy one of his favorites, Full Metal Jacket. Kick back and enjoy the fun!
...2020-10-282h 17Far ReachesFRX4...Kristina Ribellia of Western Water MarketWestern Water Market is a new online listing service helping to connect water right buyers and sellers in communities across the West. Creating the most comprehensive, publicly available database of water rights for sale and lease, and water right buyers.
Founder Kristina Ribellia opened Western Water Market in February 2020 with the launch of the Washington water market from her headquarters located in Moses Lake, Washington.
You may be wondering — so to be clear, Western Water Market is not a broker. It is a neutral water market serving as a resource and tool to help keep wa...2020-10-2328 minFar ReachesSeason 1, Episode 23: Blazing Saddles, Blazing Trails...On this episode of Far Reaches, brought to you by our friends at B&K Auto Salvage, the Reacher Table is full as all four Reachers are able to join for some time to catch up and discuss one of the funniest and controversial movies in our time, Blazing Saddles...The gang discusses some of their favorite lines, and how we used to be able to laugh at each other, and remember, its just a joke! Which leads us to the Bill Burr guest host on SNL and how it ruffled some feathers too, which, we all need. The g...2020-10-141h 24Far ReachesFRX 3...Conversation with The Beaty Butte Wild Horse Facility CrewRecent conversation with The Beaty Butte Wild Horse Facility crew. Tim Hyatt, Peter Osborne and Alina Bradbury.
For the last four years, community members from Adel, Oregon and Lake and Harney County have collaborated with a broad group of stakeholders to determine how, together, they could best assist the growing list of uses on the 437,120-acre Beaty Butte Herd Management Area (HMA). From these meetings came a ground-breaking commitment to create a first-of-its-kind, combined public and private wild horse program.
A cooperative agreement between BLM and the Beaty Butte Wild Horse Training Facility, a non-profit...2020-10-0839 minFar ReachesSeason 1, Episode 22: Far Reaches Goes to WashingtonIn this most politically charged Far Reaches to date, the gang react and discuss the first presidential debate, the open seat on the Supreme Court, Filibustering, Covid Updates around the country, Religion and Micah remembers to mention both Fan Mail and his new subscription to the Jocko Willink website. No subject is off limits and no opinion is left wanting. LET'S GET IT ON!
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Jackson is an insightful thinker that has taken the time to forge a relationship with the conservation community as well as ranchers. Jackson also hosts the “True Stewards” podcast which features casual conversations with farmers and ranchers so we can better understand the efforts they make to feed the world and protect the land for future generations. Check out truestewards.com for episodes and more information!
In this episode, Rich and Jackson discuss conservation, conservation easements, the future of ranc...2020-09-1846 minFar ReachesSeason 1, Episode 21: A Full on Reacher Fest!The gang are all back together for the first time in several episodes, and they don't disappoint....Well, not much anyway. They discuss wildfire in the west, climate change vs craptacular natural resource management, the canceling of the Pendleton Roundup, how the company that started Farmville is somehow the guardian of all things online science, how to rebuild the window on a 93 Dodge, old TV shows, the new Cobra Kai and the very timely movie of the week V is for Vendetta. Micah suggests that Pendleton Hat Company come on as title sponsor because everyone wins when that happens! Ral...2020-09-161h 35Far ReachesFRX...Ranch Girls in Mongolia!In this edition of Far Reaches Extra (FRX) Micah is joined by Amy and Shandie two Oregon cowgirls that were recently accepted to compete in the 2022 Mongol Derby. They discuss what lead them to apply for this grueling, 10 day, 1000 KM, cross country horse race through the outback of Mongolia...That's right, THAT cross country Mongolian horse race. We dig into the details of the race, what the hope to accomplish, how they are preparing and what the biggest challenges will be. They have started a GoFundMe to help fund this once in a lifetime opportunity. These ladies define what Oreg...2020-09-1051 minFar ReachesSeason 1, Episode 20: Sweet Home Antelope...20th Episode ExtravaganzaSpecial guests, Jim and Amy McNamee (no relation...that they will admit) join us to discuss what it was like to be at ground zero in Antelope where the Rajneesh movement changed the lives and landscape forever. With the recent release of the Netflix series entitled Wild, Wild Country old feelings were brought to the surface again and a new generation was exposed to the wild and western story of what happens to a small town when its not small or the locals town anymore. Some great discussion with Jim and Amy and the rest of the Reachers as we...2020-09-041h 38Far ReachesSeason 1, Episode 19: Talk About Mailing It In!Ralls is swathing, raking, baling, hauling, watering and sleeping hay, so we are down a Reacher for this week. Florida Man Micah has emerged from darkness and joins us from the Southern Command Center Bunkhouse. Joel is contemplating a PGA career and Richard is gettin real about real estate. The gang discusses another classic John Wayne movie, Big Jake and the finer points of addresses and the post office. We touch on some listener feedback and set the stage for the 20th episode extravaganza where we hope to discuss the Wild, Wild Country and have some special guests to talk...2020-08-201h 42Far ReachesAuthentic Imitation Crab Meat!What starts out as a mini Richard and Joel episode blossoms into deeper discussion on rodeo and movies when Rawley makes it in from swathing for a bit. Micah is MIA due to hurricane rains and food poisoning, and the guys express the deep love and admiration of Micah, and most importantly the fact that he has all the passwords, so they still need him. Richard has passed his real estate exam, Joel is going to kick his brothers ass at golf, and Rawley is hip deep in second cutting hay. But great conversation abounds as Joel pulls back th...2020-08-111h 19Far ReachesNever Give an Inch (TWSS)The gang gather round the soft glow of the webcam to ponder and pontificate about the 1971 classic, Sometimes A Great Notion! Joel lays out his deep, deep theory on the characters and what the represent which will leave you wondering what you know. It's some prime Joel time for sure! There is some great discussion on the 10 items each would bring to an arctic survival and Rawley expounds on the wonders of Mule Tape! Richard is studying and moving cows, and Joel has another new hat! The gang decide to accept the challenge thrown down by a listener to com...2020-07-091h 36Far ReachesYa Got About Three Minutes and 25 Grand?!?!Hang on to your hat, for an episode that is sure to be in the Far Reaches Hall of Fame! The gang has been busy golfing, haying, studying and fixing. All things "ing" for sure. Joel leads the discussion on the 80's classic, The Great Outdoors and laugh their way through some of the finer moments of this John Candy and Dan Aykroyd family funny. They try their hand at rating this classic and it comes in with an average score of 7 out of 10! Word of the week is Factoid which sparks some interesting discussion on the current state of th...2020-06-302h 10Far ReachesIt Ain't Dying I'm Talking About, It's Living...Pack your bottle and unhobble that mule because this week the gang has some of their best conversation yet as they discuss the congruencies amongst our modern times and the true American classic, Lonesome Dove. We also get a chance to hear from Richard and his wife Alina on how they work together with Richard's dyslexia and some of the tools he has found to help him excel at all that he does. They also discuss some of the amazing work that is happening with the Beaty Butte Wild Horse program. Joel did some construction, Richard studied a lot for...2020-06-221h 44Far ReachesTake Five Steps and Five Seconds...The gang dive in and discuss some of the chaos and happenings that the world is experiencing right now, and how to try and make sense of all that is going on. They point out some of the conflicting thoughts on protests and riots and all types of other gatherings and how they are perceived and positioned. There is a lively discussion on the current status of CHAZ in the city of Seattle and how and if political groups are using cell phones to track and target potential voters. Half of the gang had time to watch the movie of...2020-06-161h 58Far ReachesI am Tarzan!Richard and Micah kick off this episode and are soon joined by Rawley and Joel for the full Reacher Effect! The discuss Micah's new job, Rawley's new baler, Joel's new hat and Richard's new article. Good times indeed! They also dig into the chaotic documentary known as Operation Odessa and some of the crazy characters of the adventure, and discuss the word of the week, Gedunk! The gang also touches on SpaceX, House Hunters, keeping faith in your beliefs during chaos and how humans are programmed to go off the rails from time to time and how we can come...2020-06-051h 57Far ReachesWolverines!!!This week, the gang is down one Reacher, as Rawley was busy with cow stuff, but Richard, Joel and Micah pressed on. Richard and Micah had flashbacks to the old days of TV when you had to watch the show when it aired, and if you missed it...well, that was too damn bad. Also, how having "satellite" TV used to be cool because they were a reason for South Park parties. The gang dives into Red Dawn and how some of the symbolism is relevant during our current days of crazy. This leads to some evolution of the impa...2020-05-291h 48Far ReachesAngel Beach High Alumni AssociationThe gang is feeling squirrelly and dive into some of the strengths and weaknesses of the US beef cattle supply chain and how direct marketing is being utilized by some, as well as what the future may hold. Then they share some laughs over the 1981 classic, Porky's. Then they talk about the possibility of a pow wow reunion and Joel selects Red Dawn for the next movie of the week. Everyone is in fine form this week, so enjoy!
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