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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. Features such as “Michael Shawn’s Campfire”, interviews and commentary. There are true stories, t…

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    • Mar 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 68 EPISODES


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    Episode 68 Junior Vasquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 41:13


    A visit with singer, songwriter, entertainer Junior Vasquez, and we walk to Michael Shawn's Campfire were we discuss the magnificent sky in our Great State of Texas.

    Episode 67 Gary Pratt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 43:18


    On Episode 67 of the Free Range Texan Podcast we introduce Gary Pratt and his music.  Then at Michael Shawn's Campfire we tell the true native American tale of Chief Black Kettle and his Cheyenne nation.

    Episode 66 Savannah Rae

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 37:57


    Michael Shawn interviews up and coming recording artist Savannah Rae, and afterwards we spend time at Michael Shawn's campfire with a tale of Marie Laveau.

    EP 65 Chris Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 59:34


    Michael Shawn interviews an honest cop, and finds out what it's like in the age of defunding police.  Plus there's a trip down to Michael Shawn's campfire.

    EP 64 Louise Cappi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 49:46


    Michael Shawn interviews legendary jazz artist Louise Cappi and later takes us to his Campfire with a true tale about wild horses.

    EP 63 Stan Troy's Miracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 54:16


    Stan Troy explains miraculous events in his life and Michael Shawn's Campfire details a lonesome Wyoming outpost.

    Episode 61 Ed Roman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 52:57


    Michael Shawn shares the music and personality of Canadian-born artist Ed Roman, while Michael Shawn's Campfire revisits what is told as a true tale of the early days of a remote Texas fort known as Fort Davis.   

    Episode 60 Shimmer Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 47:05


    Shimmer Johnson discusses working the music business in the modern age.  She sings some of her great music, and we take a walk down to Michael Shawn's campfire.  

    Episode 59 Lost Treasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 51:45


    On Episode 59, Kenny Maines is always a great guest, especially when he sings two of his latest songs he has written.  And as always, we take a walk to Michael Shawn's Campfire and reveal the approximate location of a remarkable lost treasure. 

    Episode 58 Marfa Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 32:39


    Episode 58 involves singer, songwriter, and recording artist Danny Cadra as he talks about his life and career as a stage musician.  By the end of the podcast we take our walk down to Michael Shawn's Campfire where we hear about a true tale of intrigue concerning the Marfa Lights. 

    Episode 57 Mike Pritchard Rest in Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 41:42


    Episode 57 is where we have chosen to remember a friend of our Podcast that passed away this month.  Mike Pritchard you will be missed.

    Episode 56 Thin Blue Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 32:11


    Michael interviews recording artist and actor Matt Westin and takes a walk down to Michael Shawn's campfire.  

    Episode 55 I’m OK

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 28:03


    Michael Shawn gives an account of his brush with COVID and later tells the story of the DFW Goat Man.

    Episode 54 COVID Strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 6:42


    Free Range Texan releases a statement concerning Michael Shawn’s condition.

    Episode 53 Gypsy Jayne

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 40:01


    Michael Shawn visits with singer, songwriter, recording artists Gypsy Jayne and a walk down to Michael Shawn’s Campfire reveals the latest on the whereabouts of Jesse James.

    Episode 52 SugarCane Jane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 55:42


    Michael Shawn explores the world of SugarCane Jane and afterwards, at Michael Shawn’s Campfire, we explore a real treasure still lost in the mountains just north of El Paso. 

    Episode 51 Gary Burk III

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 37:29


    Gary Burk III is one of the best examples of a young recording artist finding his way through a world pandemic, and Michael Shawn’s Campfire tells the tale of a Texas poltergeist revealing itself through true events. 

    Episode 50 Kristen Karma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 40:13


    Canadian artist Kristen Karma explodes onto our Free Range Talent File, and Michael Shawn’s Campfire takes us to the early days of shoot-outs and healthcare in Abilene, Texas.

    Episode 49 Ranger Bennett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 51:10


    A snippet of Roger Dykes “Just Sayin”, a visit with Joe Taylor about a giant dug up in West Texas, and Michael Shawn’s Campfire with the story of Ranger Bennett. 

    Episode 48 Jeremy Parsons II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 45:42


    Jeremy Parsons returns with a situation update on his life, career, and music.  It was good to hear from our old friend.  We think our listeners will enjoy.  And on Michael Shawn’s Campfire, a Chiricahua Apache tale of life in the desert southwest and, as usual in the desert, we find out that not everything is as it seems. 

    Episode 47 Songman Cary Banks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 41:24


    In Episode 47, Songman Cary Banks talks about his new book and sings for us.  And Michael Shawn's Campfire tells the story of Black Jack Ketchum.

    Episode 46 Stetson Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 34:09


    Michael Shawn visits with entertainer, recording artist Stetson Walker and features his music, then returns to Michael Shawn’s Campfire for the story of Bill Pickett.

    Episode 45 Wink Sink 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 41:53


    Free Range Texan Episode 45 invites Jordan Robert Kirk to give us an update on his recording career and talk about the impact of CovID19 on Texas family farms.  In addition, Michael Shawn’s Campfire tells the true story of some amazing geographic occurrences near the town of Wink, Texas. 

    Episode 44 Tim McKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 39:17


    Singer/Songwriter Tim McKenzie shares his thoughts about the petroleum industry from being an oil production technician for the past 27 years.  Also, he shares his backstory on his song, "Blue-Eyed Senorita".  

    Episode 43 Savannah

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 41:40


    Free Range Texan Episode 43 is where we stopped and drew a breath.  We drew back the curtain of our podcast stage show and simply shared our hearts.  COVID-19 is changing the hearts and minds of our listeners all over the world.  Our special guest is not only a Nashville singer / songwriter, but holds a full-time day job as a nurse.  Michael Shawn is uncharacteristically laid back in the process of sharing his concern for people everywhere.  But make no mistake about it, we bring a message of hope in the music and commentary, and a promise that the Free Range Texan Podcast will return on time every two weeks. 

    Episode 42 Boss Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 41:48


    The Free Range Texan has been discovered by Boss Country Radio, and Boss Country Radio is one of our new country music listening favorites.  It is a great collaboration using Michael Shawn to easily work both sides of the fence.  Come hear what it’s all about.

    Episode 41 Ashley Puckett

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 32:59


    Our special guest is, fresh new talent Ashley Puckett.  And afterwards, we’ll take a trip to Michael Shawn’s Campfire. 

    Episode 40 Bill Lee Sasquatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 51:18


    Nationally known broadcaster/ podcaster and Big Foot researcher, Bill Lee, returns to the Free Range Texan for a comprehensive update about the unique characteristics of the Sasquatch personalities. 

    Episode 39 George Ensle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 31:01


    George Ensle has been writing songs, producing them, and entertaining on stage along with a list of performers that is literally a who’s who in the last two decades of Texas music.  On Episode 39, we visit with George Ensle and walk on down to Michael Shawn’s Campfire where lessons are learned and tales are told.

    Episode 38: Kristyn Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 37:54


    In this Episode we introduce the delightful and talented Kristyn Harris, who is a remarkable Western Swing singer at a very young age.  From national television to the Free Range Texan Podcast, she has been a hit wherever she goes.  And then we wind up at Michael Shawn’s Campfire with a remarkable Civil War era tale that as usual ends with a twist.

    Episode 37 Matt Westin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 32:16


    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.

    Episode 36 Klattenhoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 34:01


    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. 

    Episode 35 Jeremy Parsons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 36:07


    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.

    Episode 34 Mike Pritchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 42:35


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

    Episode 33 Casey Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 38:28


    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. 

    Episode 32 Al Pitrelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 35:05


    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.

    Episode 31 Andy Wilkinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 36:58


    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.  

    Episode 30 Davy Crockett

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 32:20


    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.  

    Episode 29 Bill Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 42:44


    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.

    Episode 28 Gypsy Jayne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 41:27


    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.

    Episode 27 The Mallories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 40:07


    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.

    Episode 26 Jerrod Medulla

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 33:01


    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.

    Episode 25 Ragland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 30:47


    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.

    Episode 24 Ben

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 54:32


    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.

    Episode 23 Pine Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 31:12


    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”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world.  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.

    Episode 22 Holy Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 32:36


    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”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world.  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.

    Episode 21 Bob Wills Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 31:08


    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”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world.  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.

    Episode 20 Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 31:02


    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”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world.  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.

    Episode 19 Cucaracha

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 34:03


    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”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world.  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.

    Episode 18 J.E. Bowman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 35:50


    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”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world.  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.

    Episode 17 Singing the Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 27:07


    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”, feature true life stories and interviews about real people facing and overcoming the odds in today’s world.  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.

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