This Is Ranger Country Podcast

This week, Brad and John gathered at Streamside Hall and were joined for an interview by Ranger Alumnus and current varsity basketball asst. coach Jordan George. We discuss local events, Tinsel & Trollies and the Chili & Beer Fest, as well as some sad news about Jeff Tolar. We also briefly touch on the shooting at Oxford High School and our Hometown Hero Tate Myer. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2blg3gUggF0imMKoGo6ejI

Big news from Ranger Country. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TL4zRQyVK24Y7ATBgw8dc

Brad and John sit down for a long-form interview with the FHC bossman himself, Mr. Steve Passinault. We then discuss The Veterans Day Assembly, local news, and items of interest in and around our Ranger Community. Finally, we discuss two worthy candidates for our Hometown Heroes segment: Crandall Quinn and Julia Carlson. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AsXCuSeH3jH9rZ0mGf8y2

Brad and John spend nearly 40 minutes discussing the history and legends of this glorious tradition before breaking down this year's teams and their potential strengths.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AgiXtcmj4rMQHr9tNuicf

John and Brad sit down with Jonathan Goei to discuss his new position as FHC's Athletic Director. Then, we dive back into the old routine of Community News, Fall Festivities, Hometown Heroes, and Ranger Recommendations. Not to mention, a small snippet of the upcoming GridIron Growler Breakdown Episode!   https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HqlbxwBqi8WAVoA2iJmmi

Brad and John squeeze in a short session to make sure that their loyal listeners know that we haven't disappeared off the face of the planet. Look for another episode very soon! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4t6tSrWLZIMhCjf3hvrds2    

Brad and John discuss the upcoming Homecoming festivities as well as all the fun to come in the community! https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Erl7LcOOc2e9O5IzpIWQ0

This week the guys thank our local bus drivers, give a fairly in-depth preview of Ranger football this season, and recommend that everyone head out to Ranger Stadium to enjoy the atmosphere, camaraderie, and community that you find at our home games! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZsEyFIQ2PlWJrvAwJ4loy

Brad and John are back together after a week-long hiatus. They discuss the imminent beginning of school, the glory of summer vacation, and offer a few tips on where to go before the season passes you by.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/61b7cz0vA64GDzvEuxBwpr

The BIG Announcement!!!   https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Z1peExIxF8S4CthjtgSvG

In this episode, Brad and John discuss summer, lake time, a brief chat at Cascade Firefighters (more to come soon), and our top five (family-friendly) small breweries in Ranger Country.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PngkL95pQPWa94RDZBgzJ

John, Brad, and his cat sign-on from the Streamside Hall to talk sports, summer activities, and the future of Cascade as we know it. They also discuss some hot spots to take the family this summer around the Greater Ranger Country Area. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4usY3kScvAlH33y9vg9owm

John and Brad discuss the summer sendoffs that are happening around the districts. At around the 32-minute mark, they transition into a conversational interview with author, teacher, coach, and legend, Ken George. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6x54YFhGF7Ex96RyAWh3eT

John and Brad discuss FHC's graduation, news from our local schools, and have an EXCLUSIVE interview with Cascade Township supervisor Grace Lesperance (@ around the 40 min mark).   https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aHxEVURml80vmbWKikM29

Another Special Senior Edition!!! In this episode, we again discuss the "Top 10 Events in Ranger Country's History," and we highlight some of our seniors who might not crave the spotlight but deserve acclaim for their contributions to our schools and community just the same.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bjTab8ta0UC9ldGRhFoSi  

Special Senior Edition!!! In this episode, we discuss our upcoming "Top 10 Events in Ranger Country's History," and we highlight some of our seniors who might not crave the spotlight but deserve acclaim for their contributions to our schools and community just the same. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kj3AkHKZGHiTJJrrRhKAL   ...

John and Brad record their "sunrise special" this week as they discuss the new senior schedule, our Hometown Heroes—Hunter Robinson and Rebecca Dooley—Staff Spotlights, Nancy Townsend and Erin Narducci, and travel back in time to talk about one of our favorite Ranger Retirees, the illustrious Mike Lareau.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/21O03orONKpzuAQfIevywt

Brad and John had some tech issues with this episode, so this is almost an Episode 8.5. In this edition, we discuss our Hometown Heroes, Abby McAlindon and Jonah Spates, along with our Staff Spotlight—Carey Fletter—and our Face in the Crowd, Michael Moore. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jVcGTRS4udeXjZaloSm0J  

Brad and John are back from spring break with a new Staff Spotlight, some Hometown Heroes, and a face in the crow that you might recognize! Don't forget about the Ranger Recommendation (Schnitz Deli), and the final two contenders in the Battle for the Best Sandwich in Ranger Country.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bpxPfZRtnnwBqaadIoSPB

Brad Anderson and John Fisher discuss our Ranger community through our Hometown Heroes, Avery LeTourneau and Whitney Currie, our Staff Spotlight on Lisa Marco and Kathy Marvin, and offering a few new Ranger Recommendations like Cascade Barbershop and Thornapple Brewing Company. We even discuss some of our fondest memories of our Face in the Crowd: Chris McClees. Join us!   https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nWnkeD3InRx1IzF5mCaVC

Brad Anderson and John Fisher discuss our Ranger community through our Staff Spotlight of Mark Maneiro, our Hometown Heroes, Matt Mahoney and Katie Tellier, and offering a few new Ranger Recommendations like MudPenny and Nothing Bundt Cakes.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EOJlP58pAMA14mRAtu3H7  

Brad Anderson and John Fisher discuss our Ranger community through our Staff Spotlight of Jeff Tolar, our Hometown Heroes, Robby Frazer and Audrey Sidebotham, and offering a few new Ranger Recommendations like Brann's and Brody's Be Café.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/46ie6xX1z30FXFTWYsZcem

Brad Anderson and John Fisher discuss our Ranger community by spotlighting our Educator of the Week—Beth Stevens—our Hometown Heroes—Isaac Gurley and Theryn Hallock—and offering a few new Ranger Recommendations.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fgiYZgfbZfOR2kGh0Dfw9

Brad Anderson and John Fisher discuss our Ranger school community and news followed by an in-depth look at some hometown heroes, special staff members, and a few local recommendations.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FJEsYAYMrUbzPM9bXA5EH

History teacher Brad Anderson and English teacher John Fisher discuss everything from what's happening in the Ranger Community to highlighting a few amazing people! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Ic6w4G0a67qpZvaVIiyHh  

John and Brad briefly discuss a few news items happening here in FHPS, as well as some intriguing occurrences and rumors about Ada, Cascade, and a look back to some bygone Hometown heroes.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sZYkbu8KyrvWMUQ5AeEZO