Free Range Texan

This episode brings special guest Matt Westin to center stage on the Free Range Talent File. While Matt may not be from the Lone Star State originally, he has warm feelings about our blessed Texas and the people that live within our borders. His talent easily earns him a spot on our Podcast. The rest of our Podcast crew is front and center and as always we wind up at Michael Shawn's Campfire.

Free Range Texan Episode 36 is all about the heart. First, we will introduce you to Shirley and Andy Klattenhoff, sharing a lifetime together on our Ain't Love Grand File. Michael Shawn's Campfire is the first campfire story that we felt it necessary to post a "not suitable for younger listeners" disclaimer. It is the true story, using the actual words, of a Native American who participated in the historical event. Our campfire tale is graphic, but we all agreed it needed to be told.

This Free Range Texan Podcast is loaded with fun listening; a Free Range Talent File containing singer, songwriter, recording artist, Jeremy Parsons singing his latest release, "Making Things Up As I Go"; and like always a trip to Michael Shawn's campfire.

A West Texas entertainer legend, Mike Pritchard, shares his life and his music, plus an unusual tale about the Donkey Lady Bridge.

Episode 33 brings special guest singer, songwriter Casey Baker, singing her latest release on the Texas Regional Radio Charts. Michael Shawn's Campfire has a story with a really strange twist.

Michael Shawn interviews Al Pitrelli about his long journey as guitarist and music director with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Additionally, the episode ends sitting at Michael Shawn's campfire with another tale of mystery and intrigue.

On Episode 31, singer, songwriter, author and poet, Andy Wilkinson returns to the Free Range Texan. We visit with Andy about Texas Tech University's Southwest Collection and Andy's song, "Texas When Texas Was Free". And of course, afterwards, we walk down to Michael Shawn's campfire.

On Episode 31, singer, songwriter, author and poet, Andy Wilkinson returns to the Free Range Texan. We visit with Andy about Texas Tech University's Southwest Collection and Andy's song, "Texas When Texas Was Free". And of course, afterwards, we walk down to Michael Shawn's campfire.

This episode features a Michael Shawn's campfire which tells the true story of Davy Crockett and the people around him in his last days. A remarkable theatre of the mind experience.

The "Free Range Texan" podcast, hosted by veteran broadcaster "Michael Shawn" reveals the world view of a native West Texan, willing to share the products and food made famous by the cowboy lifestyle. Our "Heros and Heroines" File, "Unexplained Files", the "Free Range Talent" File, feature true life stories and interviews about real people making up the fabric of West Texas and beyond. Most of our "Free Range Texan" podcasts include a trip to "Michael Shawn's Campfire" where there are true stories, tall tales and campfire visits that are a warm and rich experience. "Free Range Texan" is appropriate for all ages, but its consistent target is males and females 30 to 65.