Far Reaches

Welcome 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 camping and world famous parks and places! Rich has been dominating the real estate world and Micah has been enjoying the Florida life! 

The gang discuss the Entertainment spotlight, which Joel had chosen before the break, a wonderful standup special from Shane Gillis.   Joel also picks the word of the week, which he decides should be Whistle Blower given the current hearings and hubub!   

Micah picks the next entertainment spotlight, and decides everyone should suffer and or enjoy screening the 1963 Paul Newman classic, Hud, https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2435365401/?

Richard and Micah wind up the episode with some Rona talk and remind everyone that Homecoming is this weekend at good old EOU!  So jump in, sit back relax and enjoy the kickoff episode.  Keep the suggestions coming and Keep on Reachin!

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 Entertainment Spotlight, which was Top Gun!  Richard told some great stories about how that movie influenced cousin Bill and what an outstanding journey he had to becoming a top notch Marine Aviator!    

Joel picked the next Entertainment Spotlight and decided we needed some comedic sunshine so he recommended the latest standup special from Shane Gillis, which is streaming on Youtube!  https://youtu.be/zKUpf1Vx0vs 

The word of the week is LUCID, which all the Reachers had a strong take on and who was lucid and might be lacking some!    

The gang wrap up the discussion with some fond memories of some dirty jokes and some memorable first time experiences!  This is one you will want to listen to more than once.  So strap in, turn it up and keep on Reachin!

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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 stuck around and helped the gang dig into the Topic of the Week: Afghanistan and the recent happenings with US troop withdrawl.  The one thing all the Reachers agreed on, there will be more to come, and this is far from over!  

The word of the week, Abscond was of particular interest as it seemed uncommonly appropriate given the topics of discussion this week.  

Ralls was taking a few moments off to celebrate the day of his hatching, but was able to find cell signal and join just in time to reveal his choice for the Entertainment Spotlight...The all American classic, Top Gun!   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

The Reachers definitely feel the need....the need for speed, and are looking forward to this one!   This was also broadcast on Facebook Live, and the gang had some fun poking fun of the guest, themselves and those squirrely folks leaving the comments.  Good times were had by all!  

So strap in, if you are driving, put you flashers on and get ready for a wild ride!  Like, love, share and enjoy.  Most of all, Keep on Reachin!

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. Jake Seavert, AKA Spoon through out the first pitch and decided we should talk about Field of Dreams!  And for his efforts, Mr. Spoon has been invited to join us for the next exciting episode and shed some light on this baseball classic.  In addition, for his brave efforts, he is the recipient of a brand new bottle of Wallowa Riversands Rub compliments of the Far Reaches and our good friend Jimi Schroeder at Wallow Riversands!  https://www.wallowariversand.com/The gang deep dive into the views surrounding vax passports, new variants, politicians and this wild word we are dragging through! This episode will keep you laughing, crying and pondering! So enjoy, like, subscribe, share, comment, enjoy and most importantly...Keep on Reachin!

On 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 other for longer than they care to say, but have been fortunate enough to have worked together and made some lasting friendships as well.   

Jon has been in the cattle business in one way shape or form for dang near 40 years, and his counterparts at Cyon share his passion for the producer and the industry and it shows every day!   

If you want to follow up with Jon, feel free to email him at [email protected] or if you prefer, give him a ring at 208-964-0395.  They have programs to fit just about every herd and every need. And you will always feel a little better after talking with Jon!  

So, sit back, enjoy the talk and a few laughs and share with a friend. And above all, keep on Reachin!   

Helpful Links! 

Cyon Livestock Services: https://cyonls.com/

Herdtrax Software: https://herdtrax.com/

Jon Davis: [email protected], 208-964-0395

In 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 the excellent suggestion!  Keep em coming! 

As Ralls was yet to appear, and was responsible for the next Entertainment Spotlight, the guys made the call to explore another Reacher Mail Request the Robert Service poem, The Cremation of Sam McGee, which is read here by the legend, Johnny Cash: https://youtu.be/wGhFNYll_mU

As it is a Reacher Request, the gang kick around the idea that someone should recite it as well, most likely the gracious individual who requested it!  So, be sure and tune in for that in the next episode! 

The Topic of the Week, COVID Vaccines in the NFL and the Federal Government sparks some spirited conversations amongst the gang and is sure to get your mind running too!  Be sure and share some of your thoughts.   

The gang explores some of the current and past seasons of their favorite show, Alone.  Ralls asks the great question, "Who do you think would survive on Alone".   

Be sure and get your thoughts and questions and any suggestions for Topic of the Week or Entertainment Spotlight.  Keep you pants and your powder dry and Keep On Reachin!

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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 fires in the west, golf and the joys of connecting with old friends!

They delve into the entertainment spotlight as Richard leads the discussion on the Youtube video, Math Has a Fatal Flaw, which left a mark on everyone's brain, so it's worth checking out!    

The topic of the week centers around the burning question, are electric cars the answer the environment is asking...Which leads to some spirited conversation as can happen during some Reacher time.    

The word of the week is Cacophony...which seems extra appropriate this week, with all the noise and chaos surrounding us.    

As Ralls was doing his best to bale himself out of a hay emergency, and was scheduled to pick the next Entertainment Spotlight, the gang rely on Reacher Mail suggestion from faithful fan Party Mom and decide that the Original Magnificent Seven is the way to go https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054047/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2

The gang wrap up with some of the best things of the week, including Joel watching The Man From Snowy River...What did he think, well kids, you are just gonna have to listen and find out.   Listen, share, love enjoy, keep the suggestions coming and as always, keep on Reachin!

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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 it comes to natural resource management.   

Richard dazzles with his word o the week...Convoluted 

They discuss the Entertainment Spotlight, Welcome Home to Murder by Cindy Kline and the upcoming books in the series.  Available at Amazon, so check them out at https://cindykline.com/

Richard picks a youtube video entitled "Math Has a Fatal Flaw" for the next Entertainment Spotlight...https://youtu.be/HeQX2HjkcNo

They battle with different versions of Facebook Live but keep the camera's rolling so you get a most entertaining behind the scenes of all the magic.  Another fun episode and some stellar live feedback from some loyal listeners. 

One to share and save for sure!

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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 on full blast and have all of their pre existing digits after the Fourth of July even!  

They discuss Raising Arizona and all the fun and memories from that wild movie and Richard brings up some deep thoughts on the color palette of the characters...Totally blowing Micah's mind...again.  Micah picks the next Entertainment Spotlight, and recommends everyone pick up the book, Welcome Home to a Murder, by Cindy Kline.  It is the first in the Molly McGuire cozy mystery series and is available at https://cindykline.com and Amazon.  

The gang delves deep into the word Trestle for the word of the week and finds some political lines drawn in the sand during the Intellectual Moment of the Week.  

They discuss some of the finer points of the NYC voting process and Rawley has a few snacks.  A fun and informative episode, and one they hope you will love and share!