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A podcast where I tell stories of growing up on a farm on the plains of South Dakota Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

Mike McPeek


    • Mar 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Hazy Shades of Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 18:53


    I start out discussing the long winter we've been having, then reminisce about the last 4th of July and finally talk about my ag teacher who passed away and the impact that he had on my life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bardontheplains/support

    My video Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 1:56


    I talk a little bit about myself and my podcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bardontheplains/support

    My Nerdiversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 38:10


    This episode I talk about the anniversary of my 40th year of using and loving computers and techonlogy. From my beloved Radio Shack Color Computer to my Apple Watch, Fitbit and Aftershockz bone conducting headphones I take you on a trip from the tech stone age to our everchanging future. Bard on the Playlist Website McPeek Podcasting Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    A Man for All Seasons...(But Mostly Summer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 21:58


    After taking the summer off I decide to do a podcast about my favorite season, which happens to be summer. Bard on the Playlist Website McPeek Podcasting Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    10-4 Good Buddy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 10:02


    As I continue talking about growing up in South Dakota and my love for tech I tell the story of my scheming and plotting to get my Dad to buy a CB radio. Bard on the Playlist Website McPeek Podcasting Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Lessons Learned from Barn Cleaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 11:40


    I look back nostalgically (because I am that old) at the time I spent cleaning out the barns, the lessons I learned and how it has prepared me for life. Bard on the Playlist Website McPeek Podcasting Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast " --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Listen to the Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 14:18


    This episode we take a magical musical mystery tour. We start out with me listening to a finicky AM radio in bed to me wanting to pump music into my skull. Come join me on my trip down my melodic memory lane. Bard on the Playlist Website McPeek Podcasting Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Garden of Eatin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 14:47


    On this episode I reminisce about gardens from my childhood and the importance of self reliance. Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out For a Hero Podcast Bard on the Playlist Podcast Mike-McPeek.com McPeek Podcasting --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    January 1st in the Year of Our Lord is This Year Finally Over 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 16:01


    I talk about how the Chinese Communist Party Flu, election fraud and getting kicked off a podcast has put me a slump and then look forward to the future with some hope. Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out For a Hero Podcast My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Fall Brings the Fruit of Your Labor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 10:01


    As the change of season takes place, I take time to reflect upon my life, my work and my family. Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Vote Like Your Freedom Depended On It

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 11:07


    I talk about the path I’ve taken to get to my political point of view and emphasize the importance of voting. Bard on the Plains My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

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    Small Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 12:55


    While listening to music I reflect on the year so far and ruminate on what I’ve seen. Bard on the Plains My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Baby You Can Drive My Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 15:13


    I reminisce about cars, girlfriends and road of life. Bard on the Plains My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Row Row Row Your Boat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 8:31


    Someone's post on Instagram triggers a childhood memory about a cardboard boat that gets me to thinking about creativity and imagination. Bard on the Plains My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Two Flew out of the Cuckoo Nest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 14:21


    As we are about to enter the 5th month of the Chinese Flu my wife and I are starting to get more than a little tired of all the drama, hysteria and hyperbole surrounding it so we decided to go on a road trip. Luckily we live in South Dakota and have a governor who treats us like adults and hasn’t placed any restriction on us so we are free to travel as we wish. So we started by taking a trip down memory lane. Bard on the Plains My Website Photo by Leio McLaren (@leiomclaren) on Unsplash --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Hard Times Make Better People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 10:29


    Some thoughts about the Wuhan Virus and my folks growing up during the Great Depression. Bard on the Plains My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    All Work and No Play...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 15:26


    With the Chineses Flu upon us I take some time to contemplate my Dad, work, living on the farm and social distancing. Bard on the Plains My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    I am Captain Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 11:04


    I use Megan Phelps-Roper leaving the Westboro Church and moving to my town as one example of Chaos Theory. Bard on the Plains My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

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    Memories of the Blue and Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 11:14


    I reminisce about my days in the FFA and the things that it taught me. Bard on the Plains My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    (Sim) Farm Livin' is the Life for Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 10:15


    I talk about the computer game Farm Simulator and the Zen of Plowing. Bard on the Plains Podcast My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Time Stands Still

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 11:00


    As my 58th birthday approaches I get in a reflective mood and contemplate my life and where I am going. "Time Stands Still" by Rush Bard on the Plains Podcast My Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

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    Tv Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 14:42


    With the internet being down I reflect on video, from black and white tv to modern streaming along with shows and events that left an impression on me. Bard on the Plains Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    View from the Pew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 19:38


    I reminisce about growing up in a country church and the social activities surrounding it and why I finally left organized religion but not faith. Bard on the Plains website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Bard on the Plains (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 0:46


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    Baskets and Caskets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 7:38


    [From Feb. 17,2013} Sometimes working at school at school it's not just things we do for the living. When a funeral is too big for the church they will have them in the high school gym. I have taken part in 3. This is my reflection on those and the things I have learned from them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Sunset on the Prairie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 51:55


    [From Jan. 13,2013] My cousin Bob McPeek tells how he discovered the poems that his Dad wrote during WWII and how he used them to write the song "Sunset on the Prairie". This is a tribute to his dad and to the people who fought in the war. Please check out the song and video. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    You Wear It Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 57:02


    [From Dec. 29,2012] I talk to Julie Kuehl, my co-host on the SciTech Talk Podcast, about some of her accomplishments. From martial arts (with swords) to motorcycles to ham radio, we hear stories from her interesting life. We discuss Japan, Dakota weather and travel tips. So grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up and have a listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

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    Auld Lang Syne

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 19:15


    [From Dec. 15,2012] In this episode I recall some of my Christmas memories about our country church and my family. From waiting for people to come home to opening presents, this was a special time of year when I was a kid. Please come and listen to my tales of Christmas past. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Moved by the Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 21:33


    [From Nov. 28,2012] Tina Peterson, a pastor's wife from Clark, South Dakota and a friend of mine, tells me about her trip to Israel. She shares her impressions of the culture and the food, and what it was like to be where Jesus had lived. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Geeks 'R' Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 36:15


    [From Nov. 24,2012] Kevin Allder and I sit down to talk about our early geekery and how we were able to do this while growing up in a rural environment. So break out the Twinkie's (if there are any out there), polish up your slide rules and listen to us trip down memory lane. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

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    Summer Breeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 22:40


    [From Nov 4,2012] I shoot the breeze with Summer Hartzfeld about being blind, using computers and using the Linux and OSX operating systems. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Tales of a Farm Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 21:07


    [From Oct 28,2012] This time I do something a little different and tell some of my stories about growing up on the farm and the lessons I learned about birth, death and nature. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    Domo Arigato

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 39:13


    [From Oct. 14,2012] Where you are will help to shape the person you become. Whether it is going to another city to have your beliefs challenged or going to another country and being exposed to another way of life, location can be as important as the people you know. Join me as Scott Willsey talks to me about being a foreigner (gaijin) in Japan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

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    Stranger in Strange Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 27:40


    [From Sept. 29,2012] You live in a small town all your life and you end up seeing things from a certain point of view. That why it is refreshing to have some one new come to town especially if it is someone who has led a different life than you. This is the story of Josh Birrittier, a tattoo artist that moved to the town of Clark. Hear how he got his start, how he ended up here and what he thinks of the place where he lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

    It's Hard to Watch Your Dreams Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 17:50


    [From Sept. 2,2012] In this first episode I tell the story of my rise and fall as a farmer. Coming from a long line of farmers, I had dreams and ambitions but reality has this habit of doing what it wants. Listen to the podcast and see how my story comes out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardontheplains/support

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