Far Reaches

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 the news cycles and social media and if you say it enough, it becomes a "fact".  Also some insight into Bio Metrics, how safe is our data and how foreign apps are intertwined in all that we do with our "smart" phones.   Micah and Rawley have story time and the whole gang talks about the show Alone on Netflix. This inspires them to think of the 10 items they would each bring to survive in the arctic, which they will discuss on the next episode.  Richard has been busy studying and Joel wonders what Antelope was like before the people in red took it over. Micah picks the Ken Kesey novel made into the Paul Newman directed, Sometimes A Great Notion for the next movie to discuss.   They gang are all in fine form, so enjoy and let us know what 10 items you would bring to survive alone in the arctic. This is sure to spark some heated debate!

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 his realty license, Micah became an uncle (welcome the Fluehito to the world) and Rawley made tacos. Enjoy the ride!

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 the week, Flesh and Bone, so they cuss and discuss the finer point and deeper meanings, and just how shiny Meg Ryan was.  There is a deep dive into police and training and how we can all benefit from talking a few seconds to pause and take step back to see things from a distance.  Finally, Rawley picks Lonesome Dove for the next featured movie and the gang all end on a high note!  This is one of those episodes that will make you cuss and maybe cry, but sure to spark conversation and hopefully some thought. So, turn it up and let er rip tater chip!  

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 out of it better. Special guest, Big Daddy and Micah finally remembers to do some listener mail!  Settle in for a great episode kids!

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 impact of the media and how everyone seems to say the exact same phrase on the "news".  They touch on some sustainability and soil health concerns and big ag as well. Passionate and spirited conversation, which you are sure to enjoy!

The 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!

The gang is all back and in full force!  They discuss how and if COVID will impact the Pendleton Roundup and is directly impacting business now!  The movie of the week is Alien and they try and keep things in perspective about all that is going on now, and some of the history of the world.  Then some exploration on the fashion impacts of a wearing a mask and a great word of the week from Richard.  Tune in and tune out! 

The gang discuss wolf depredation, marketing beef directly to the consumer with companies like Desert Mountain Grass Fed, Colorado Craft Beef and BlueNest Beef.  Then they dive right in to the John Wayne classic movie The Quiet Man, some of Micah's Navy stories, hair dressers, and how communities are rediscovering and exercising their rights.  Something for everyone!

The gang forges ahead this week on their own as Rawley has to work a little extra overtime.  They talk about the US food supply, selling from farm to table and how to get more people involved.  On the movie flashback list this week is Short Circuit and the gang dive head first into what happens next with COVID-19 and should we wait for a vaccine and who decides what business is essential?  

We take a few minutes to sit down with Rawley and Micah and talk about some of the characters and experiences that inspired the podcast, and maybe get a hint on some future topics.