We begin a new segment in our Get Real With Rick Dancer line up. These are conversations with people I met, run into or find as I journey through life. Most of you know I'm pretty open to all kinds of people and not afraid to put myself out there. My hope is this will inspire you to do the same. What we need in the world is more deep-dive relationships. Surface conversation no longer appeals to many of us so let's move beyond that. I hope you enjoy this.

Inflammation is the cause of many problems for people. But most of us don't know what to do about it and put up with it. In this episode of GRRD we talk about inflammation from someone who treats plenty of people with the problem...Matt McCarl New Leaf Hyperbarics & Wellness Center. 

Libby Montana, where people still talk, work together and solve Timber Management issues. It's not perfect but it may be an example of what's possible if we just talk. 

The world is finally asking questions about the past two years.

Some still think they have to call names and try to silence those who see it differently but they are in the minority which is probably why they lash out and stoop to such tactics. Let's talk about that. 

Oregon voters passed measure 110 a few years ago and the results, well, don't listen to me listen to Bill Lundun as he gives you the numbers.

Passage of this measure is one of the biggest questions I get from folks in Montana. They can't believe we approved it and as it turns out we shouldn't have.

Also a few of my own opinions on why we as a culture need to stop allowing culture, leaders and politicians to fear us into not asking hard questions.

Compton Family Wines talks wine with us and then Bait and Tackle Rob and I get into a conversation you are going to want to listen to. You may not agree but Oregon is worth it.

I think people are starving for real relationships. You know, the kind where you share your life and they share theirs? Let's talk about that and anything else that comes up in a conversation. 

People in Oregon will not soon forget the fires that ripped through much of the state Labor Day two years ago. Matt Hill from Douglas Timber Operators produced a series of video's showing what happened with the idea of understanding why. Tonight we show part two of this eight part series and discuss the response with some of those who were there that day.

When the city of Springfield surprised local businesses with a plan for a bunch of turnarounds, business owners did a little turnaround of their own. They fought hard and the city listened....but it's not over. This episode is about courage and being concerned enough to work your butt off to make change.

He never met his father and his mother died when he was 14. Imagine what happened  when a woman called him to say she was his sister. That's the tale that is as true as can be but will surprise and warm your heart.