Best Andrew McCrea Podcasts (2025)

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FTC Episode 357: What Should You Know About Our Canadian Farming Neighbors? 25:59

3d ago25:59

25:59

U.S. and Canadian farmers share many similarities, however agricultural trade may seem to pit the two against one another right now. Our guest is Shaun Haney and he provides a Canadian view of trade talks and agricultural priorities for his home country. What do U.S. farmers need to better understand about their neighbors to the north and vice vers…

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The Story of the Spencer Rifle at the Illinois Military Museum 3:00

16h ago3:00

3:00

Imagine you had invented a new type of rifle that could be helpful to the U.S. military. How would you go about selling your device? This man simply took his rifle and ammunition and showed up at the White House…By Andrew McCrea

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The Tombstone Courthouse 3:00

1d ago3:00

3:00

In the 1880s, stagecoaches brought dozens of people each day to a boom town called Tombstone. But it was a cycle of boom and bust in the wild west…By Andrew McCrea

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Dig a Grave When You Get There 3:00

3d ago3:00

3:00

When this man set out to find his fortune he was told he’d need to dig his grave when he got there. He decided to mock those who made fun of him with the name of his new town…By Andrew McCrea

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Bright Boy | Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-24-52) 31:07

3d ago31:07

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The Rangers break up a stolen car ring and catch a boy who's too good with a knife. Original Air Date: February 24, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Sam Edwards • Whitfield Connor • Paul McVeigh • Herb Ellis Writer: •…

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The Lake of the Ozarks 3:00

4d ago3:00

3:00

In the 1930s, it became the largest lake in the world. Interestingly, that record-setter was nestled in the undeveloped forest land of the Midwest…By Andrew McCrea

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The Memphis City Park – Shelby Farm 3:00

5d ago3:00

3:00

This city park is over five times the size of Central Park in New York City. People not only come here to enjoy nature and recreational opportunities, but many don’t realize the impact some of the acres in this park have on the industry of agriculture…By Andrew McCrea

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Sawdust City, Arkansas 3:00

8d ago3:00

3:00

This town was founded on sawdust – in some cases quite literally. While the mill and the homes are gone, one important building remains and it shares the story of a community that thrived in the early 1900s…By Andrew McCrea

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The Parkin Archeological Park 3:00

9d ago3:00

3:00

At the Parkin Archeological Park in Arkansas you can see a piece of wood that is believed to be a part of a cross erected by the explorer DeSoto in 1541. That cross took on special meaning in this village when tensions between the two worlds ran high…By Andrew McCrea

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A Preserved Community Near Memphis 3:00

10d ago3:00

3:00

Long before European explorers first arrived in North America, Native American villages dotted the landscape of present day Arkansas. One of the largest and finest such communities is preserved just west of Memphis…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 356: How Changing Populations Will Impact the Future of Farming 25:41

10d ago25:41

25:41

Exports are a very important part of U.S. agriculture. This nation has done a good job of growing exports over the past few decades, but are today’s buyers the buyers of the future? How are populations changing and what does that mean for U.S. farmers and the mix of crops that are grown? We have an interesting look at how the world is changing, per…

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Cold Blood – Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-17-52) 30:00

10d ago30:00

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A poor field hand is accused of a murder and he only has a snake as his alibi. Original Air Date: February 17, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Vivianne Baber • Robert Davis • Parley Baer • Herb Ellis • Bill Johnstone…

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The Calavaras County Frog Jumpin’ Contest 3:00

11d ago3:00

3:00

Each May in Angels Camp, California, thousands of people will come to witness a contest that could pay a winner $20,000. It’s a fun event that anyone can enter and many do make it a part of their family tradition each year…By Andrew McCrea

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A Trip to Angels Camp That Launched a Career 3:00

12d ago3:00

3:00

In 1865 Mark Twain came to Angels Camp, California. A tale he heard, or perhaps one he made up, became one he shared with others – a tale that helped launch his literary career…By Andrew McCrea

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The Old Stone Fort 3:00

15d ago3:00

3:00

It’s known as the Old Stone Fort, but using the tern “fort” is perhaps a bit liberal. While the structure was strong, it served other purposes and the place still shares the story of the early history of east Texas today…By Andrew McCrea

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The Yo-Yo Museum 3:00

16d ago3:00

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When a small store in Chico, California decided to have some fun and create a local yo yo contest, they never imagined what it might turn into. Today it’s an event that draw huge crowds and sends winner to international competitions…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 355: A Beginning Farmer with $35,000/Acre Input Costs 25:32

16d ago25:32

25:32

Farming is often a capital-intensive venture. Tanner Sherman is a first-generation farmer on land where his input costs may be $35,000 per acre. So how do you get started AND make a living? I’ll take you to central California where managing 125 acres is a high intensity job that can create enough cash flow for one family. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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A Crane for a Yo-Yo 3:00

17d ago3:00

3:00

Imagine a yo you so large you needed a crane to lift it. That’s exactly what this man created and the stunt helped his innovations to a long time toy create demand for his brand…By Andrew McCrea

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Hitchhiker – Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-10-52) 30:43

17d ago30:43

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An escaped convict hitch-hikes a ride on a country road in an attempt to bypass the road blocks. Original Air Date: February 10, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Tim Graham • Lou Krugman • Nestor Paiva • Ed Begley • H…

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A Museum for a Toy 3:00

18d ago3:00

3:00

We’ve all seen them. Many of us played with them as a toy. Perhaps you didn’t know it’s origin and that there is a museum for it?By Andrew McCrea

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The Smell Coming From the Place 3:00

19d ago3:00

3:00

There’s a smell coming from the place Pete works. It’s an odor that actually attracts rather than repels people, for those smells are from some products loved by many people across the country and around the globe…By Andrew McCrea

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When Cattle Ranchers and Sheep Herders Clashed 3:00

22d ago3:00

3:00

There was a time when cattle ranchers and sheep herders clashed, sometimes violently, in the western U.S. This town saw it’s share of unfriendly encounters as well, but today the sheep and specifically the dogs that help shepherd them are the focus of a huge annual event that can bring competitors from around the world……

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When a Way of Life Was Changed Forever 3:00

23d ago3:00

3:00

In the fall of 1879, an unfortunate set of events led to a clash between Native Americans and white settlers in northwestern Colorado. Several men were killed and the way of life changed here forever…By Andrew McCrea

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The Town of Meeker, Colorado 3:00

24d ago3:00

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In western Colorado you’ll find the town of Meeker. It’s the surname of a family sent here in the 1870s for a job with the federal government…By Andrew McCrea

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The Rub Out – Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-03-52) 31:07

24d ago31:07

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Original Air Date: February 03, 1952 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 Vigran • Herb Ellis • Nestor Paiva • Parley Baer • Peggy Webber Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Pra…

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FTC Episode 354: Are Green Energy Projects Opportunities or Dangers for Farmers? 25:25

25d ago25:25

25:25

Many farmers have been offered contracts to devote some of their acres to solar, wind and other energy developments over the past few years. Are those projects on the decline with a new administration or are they stronger than ever? We take a look at the current market place and potential opportunities and dangers for those considering selling or l…

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Harper’s Ferry 3:00

25d ago3:00

3:00

He is a man of legend…a man whose story may be larger than life…a renegade who history now looks upon as a catalyst to the civil war. It’s Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia and John Brown’s raid on the federal arsenal…By Andrew McCrea

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The Site of Events That Would Change the World 3:00

26d ago3:00

3:00

It was the site of events that would change the history of this nation and in turn influence the world. While the town is now gone, it’s impact is not…By Andrew McCrea

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The Wendover Airfield Museum 3:00

29d ago3:00

3:00

Wendover, Utah is home to a closed air base that still has many features of the days when it was in operation. In fact, this was the base that crews used to train for a mission to use the first nuclear weapon in war…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 353: Lessons on Small Town Success 25:17

30d ago25:17

25:17

Chugwater, Wyoming is a town of under 200 residents in the southeastern part of the Cowboy state. I recent had a chance to meet their mayor, a relatively young newcomer from Pennsylvania. What he’s learned and what he’s shared with the community holds lessons for all of us on building better farms, ranches, small towns and communities that thrive. …

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Part of the Nuclear Weapon Development Plan 3:00

30d ago3:00

3:00

As World War II raged in Europe and in the Pacific, scientists worked to develop a nuclear weapon that could end that war. Part of the testing took place here, on the western edge of the Great Salt Lake Desert…By Andrew McCrea

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An Important Story of America 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

When you head west from Salt Lake City you cross the Salt Lake Desert and the first town you’ll come to is on the state line with Nevada. That town, Wendover, is important in the story of America…By Andrew McCrea

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Night Chase – Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-27-52) 32:02

1M ago32:02

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Original Air Date: January 27, 1952 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 • Whitfield Connor • Jeanette Nolan • Herb Ellis • Betty Lou Gerson Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie…

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The Celebration of Cinco de Mayo 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo every May, but the date does not garner as much attention in Mexico. So why does the commemoration of a Mexican victory against the French in 1862 receive more notice north of the border than in the place it occurred?By Andrew McCrea

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Columbia, California 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

Southeast of Sacramento you’ll find many towns that trace their roots to the gold rush days of the late 1840s. One such town is Columbia, and not only does it have ties to the 49ers, but you can come experience the place, much as it was, over a century ago…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 352: Tips From a Corn Yield Champ 25:31

1M ago25:31

25:31

David Hula consistently raises some of the highest corn yields in the nation. His farm near Chesapeake Bay has challenges many other farmers don’t face, yet those extra hurdles have helped him learn better ways to increase bushels and profits and make him a source of advice to many other row crop farmers. We visit with him about some key areas we s…

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The History of Baker, Montana 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

Most people don’t look at a road atlas these days when they need to go somewhere. However, if you visit Baker, Montana, you might appreciate looking at one, for it will show that there is a lot of wide open spaces…and those distances might just tell you it’s time to get some gas…By Andrew McCrea

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Blood Trail – Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-20-52) 31:17

1M ago31:17

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Original Air Date: January 20, 1952 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 • Tim Graham • Henry Rowland • Parley Baer • Barney Phillips Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aar…

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FTC Episode 351: Adding Value to What You Grow & Raise 25:46

1M ago25:46

25:46

Kim Ratcliff had some roots in ranch life, but she was working in New York City. When life events changed, she found herself helping to manage the family ranch and building a direct-to-consumer model that has been very successful. Her work offers insights into ways many of us can add value to the crops we grow and the livestock we raise. See omnyst…

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Clip Job – Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-13-52) 31:24

1M ago31:24

31:24

Original Air Date: January 13, 1952 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 • Ken Christy • Virginia Gregg • Parley Baer • Ernest Newton • Herb Ellis • Lillian Buyeff Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from:…

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FTC Episode 350: How Long Can You Survive a Negative Balance Sheet? 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

A lot of row crop farms have negative balance sheets for this year. How are lenders reacting to farm numbers that are often in the red? What are top farms doing that we can all learn from to stay well in the black? What is the route to profitability in challenging times? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Birds of a Feather | Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-06-52) 32:50

2M ago32:50

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Original Air Date: January 06, 1952 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 • William Conrad • Ed Begley • Ernest Newton • Bill Johnstone Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aa…

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Killers Crop – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-30-51) 32:34

2M ago32:34

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Original Air Date: December 30, 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 • Virginia Gregg • Herb Ellis • Ken Christy • Bill Johnstone • Byron Kane Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the …

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FTC Episode 349: Increasing Profits by Becoming a Market Maker 25:34

2M ago25:34

25:34

Roy Pfaltzgraff and Emily Kamala farm in northeastern Colorado. Their goal is to be “market makers” by growing crops for a premium that have specific end-users in mind. It’s a route that has its challenges and opportunities but a path that has them talking with many other farmers about how they can capture extra profit by doing some of the same typ…

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FTC Episode 348: Best Tips from Top Producer’s Next-Gen Award Winning Farmer 25:19

2M ago25:19

25:19

Dalton Dilldine was recognized as Top Producer’s Next Generation award winner. His farm in the Delta region of northeast Arkansas provides opportunities to grow several crops. We discussed how he stepped into a leadership role right out of high school and how he balanced education, farming and a progressive mindset to grow his operation into the aw…

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Christmas Payoff – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-23-51) 32:19

2M ago32:19

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It is 4pm on the afternoon of December 25th 1940 in the small West Texas town of Rockfield. In his office Dr Hartley and his nurse are just clearing up after treating an emergency case, which has taken the doctor away from his family on this Christmas day. As they are preparing to leave the Doc sees a man in a car that the nurse tells him has been …

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FTC Episode 347: Cattle Market Fundamentals – Is There Room for More Gains? 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

The impact of tariffs provides uncertainty, but are the fundamentals in the cattle markets still stacked up to keep the market moving in an upward direction? Will supplies remain low and demand steady for beef? We discuss where we stand and the drivers for were we’ll go in the cattle markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Pick Up – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-16-51) 30:55

2M ago30:55

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Original Air Date: December 16, 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 • Tom McKee • Brad Brown • Herb Ellis • Bob Sweeney • Joan Banks Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie b…

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FTC Episode 346: Integrating Cover Crops, Cattle and Conservation to Cut Cost & Gain Bushels 25:11

3M ago25:11

25:11

We’re all looking for ways to cut costs, boost yields and earn more per acre. One young farmer in Iowa is using a combination of conservation practices, cattle and hogs to cut his input costs and raise yields. We talk about the changes he’s made and the results he sees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Death Plant – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-09-51) 31:25

3M ago31:25

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Original Air Date: December 09, 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 • Virginia Gregg • Bill Johnstone • Parley Baer • Charlotte Lawrence • Lamont Johnson Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Rou…

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