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Brad and John are FINALLY back in the studio after a long hiatus. Time to recap the entire spring! We talk sports, events, graduation, Dan Behm, etc, etc, etc
Brad and John reconnect with Ranger Country and try to catch up on everything we have missed.
Brad and John talk about all things FHC with a bit of a bias toward FHC's upcoming game. @The GarageBar
Brad and John talk all things FHC in this most recent episode. Tune in to see what happens!
Brad and John discuss the upcoming week and all of its fun activities... Plus one HUGE announcement about a Change that is coming to Cascade!
Today John and Brad talk about being back at school, The Cascade Heritage Festival, Ranger Athletics, Community Events and So Much More!
John and Brad discuss the end of summer and the beginning of the 2022-23 school year... While eating broasted chicken.
In this episode, John and Brad say goodbye to summer and hello to the start of the school year.... While eating broasted chicken.
In this episode, John and Brad discuss the end of summer and the preparations for the schoolyear.
John and Brad are finally back together again. It's August 10th and they are sitting on John's patio eating sushi, drinking "Coca-Cola," and discussing... Everything.#Summer #Graduation #Goodbyes #New Staff #Ada #LifeIsGood
John and Brad Interview Tony Sultini about the upcoming FHC Sports Report Awards Ceremony, They talk about TONIGHT's BE NICE Game at FHC, and maybe a few other important tidbits.
Brad and John slip into the studio for a brief segment on Spring Break. Technically issues significantly shortened the segment. :(
John and Brad discuss March madness, The return of the Cascade Heritage Day, and Spring Break!
John and Brad record a quick update at the end of a long week of conferences. Lots of news and updates packed into just 20 short minutes!
Brad and John briefly discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine before moving on to local topics as well as discussing a Home Town Hero and a future Hall of Famer.
John and Brad once again sacrifice their lunch break to give you the latest news from Ranger Country. They talk winter sports wrapping up, spring sports kickoffs, athletes signing with colleges, and as always, local events from all over Ranger Country!
John and Brad get together for a brief lunchtime discussion of sports and current events from around Ranger Country. Plus, an inside look at what happened during the FHC vs EGR game last night.
Brad and John have the pleasure of interviewing local legend Theryn Hallock about life, basketball, and committing to play D1 ball at MSU. Then we delve into discussing local sports and events from around our Ranger Community.
Brad and John briefly discuss upcoming sports & events as well as a possible huge announcement about the return of Burger Wednesdays!
Brad and John Talk Chili, Trollies, Sports, Exams, The Holidays, and what's next for Ada! Hint: It Needs to be a Social Zone!!! ;)
This week Brad and John gathered at Streamside Hall and were joined for an interview by Ranger Alum and current Varsity Basketball Asst. Coach Jordan George. We discuss local events (Tinsel & Trollies and the Chili & Beer Fest), as well as some sad news about Jeff Tolar. We also briefly touch on the shooting at Oxford High School and our Hometown Hero Tate Myer.
Big News from Ranger Country
Brad and John sit down for a long-form interview with the FHC bossman himself Mr. Steve Passinault! We then discuss The Veterans Day Assembly, local news, and items of interest in and around our Ranger Community. Finally, we discuss two worthy candidates for our Hometown Heros segment: Crandall Quinn and Julia Carlson.
Brad and John spend nearly 40 minutes discussing the history and legends of this glorious tradition before breaking down this year's teams and their potential strengths.
John and Brad sit down with Jonathan Goei to discuss his new position as FHC's Athletic Director, Then we dive back into the old routine of Community News, Fall Festivities, Hometown Heroes, and Ranger Recommendations... Not to mention a small snippet of the upcoming GridIron Growler Breakdown Episode!
Brad and John squeeze in a short session (sorry) to make sure that our loyal listeners know that we haven't disappeared off the face of the planet.Look for another episode very soon!
Brad and John discuss the upcoming homecoming festivities as well as all the fun to come in the community in the new week!
John and Brad discuss the start of the school year, the upcoming homecoming activities, and of course the Cascade Heritage Day... Along with a little sideline into the Football season.
This week the guys thank our local bus drivers, give a fairly in-depth preview of Ranger football this season, and recommend that everyone head out to Ranger Stadium to enjoy the atmosphere, camaraderie, and community that you find at our home games!
Brad and John discuss going back to school, how the summer has been, what fall is going to look like, and the Cascade HeritageDay Festival.
Brad and John are back together after a week-long hiatus. We discuss the imminent beginning of school, the glory of summer vacation, and offer a few tips on where to go before the season passes you by.
The BIG Announcement!!!
In this episode, Brad and John discuss summer, lake time, a brief chat at Cascade Firefighters (more to come soon!), and our top 5 (family-friendly) small breweries in Ranger Country.
John, Brad, and his cat sign-on from the Streamside Hall to talk sports, summer activities, and the future of Cascade as we know it... They also discuss some hot spots to take the family this summer around the Greater Ranger Country Area.
John and Brad discuss the summer sendoffs that are happening around the districts, then at around the 32-minute mark they transition into a conversational interview with author, teacher, coach, and legend...Ken George
John and Brad briefly discuss a few news items happening here in FHPS, as well as some intriguing occurrences and rumors about Ada, Cascade, and a look back to some bygone Hometown heroes.
John and Brad discuss FHC's Graduation, news from our local schools, AND have an EXCLUSIVE Interview with Cascade Township Supervisor Grace Lesperance (@ around the 40 min mark).
Another Special Senior Edition!!!In this episode, we discuss the "Top 10 Events in Ranger Country's History"and we highlight some of our seniors who might not crave the spotlight but deserve acclaim for their contributions to our schools and community just the same.
Special Senior Edition!!!In this episode, we discuss our upcoming "Top 10 Events in Ranger Country's History"and we highlight some of our seniors who might not crave the spotlight but deserve acclaim for their contributions to our schools and community just the same.
John and Brad record their "sunrise special" this week as they discuss the New Senior Schedule, our Hometown Heros Hunter Robinson and Rebecca Dooley, Staff Spotlights Nancy Townsend and Erin Narducci, and travel back in time to talk about one of our favorite Ranger Retirees the illustrious Mike Lareau.
Brad and John had some tech issues with this episode, so this is almost an Episode 8.5. In this edition, we discuss our Hometown heroes Abby McAlindon and Jonah Spates, along with our Staff Spotlight Carey Fletter, and our Face in the Crowd Michael Moore.
Brad and John are back from Spring Break with a new staff spotlight, some hometown heroes, and a face in the crow that you might recognize! Don't forget about the Ranger Recommendation (Schnitz Deli), and the final two contenders in the Battle for the Best Sandwich in Ranger Country!
Brad Anderson and John Fisher discuss our Ranger community through our Hometown Heros Avery LaTeurneau and Whitney Currie, our Staff Spotlight on Lisa Marco and Kathy Marvin, and offering a few new Ranger Recommendations like Cascade Barbershop and Thornapple Brewing Company. We even discuss some of our fondest memories of our Face in the Crowd: Chris McCleese. Join us!
Brad Anderson and John Fisher discuss our Ranger community through our Staff Spotlight of MARK MAINERO, our Hometown Heros Matt Mahoney and Katie Tellier, and offering a few new Ranger Recommendations like Mudpenny's and Nothing Bunt Cakes.
Brad Anderson and John Fisher discuss our Ranger community through our Staff Spotlight of Jeff Tolar, our Hometown Heros Robby Frazier, and Audrey Sidebotham, and offering a few new Ranger Recommendations like Brann's and Brody's Be Cafe.
Brad Anderson and John Fisher discuss our Ranger community by spotlighting our Educator of the Week Beth Stevens, our Hometown Heros Isaac Gurley, and Theryn Hallock, and offering a few new Ranger Recommendations.
Brad Anderson and John Fisher discuss our Ranger school community and news followed by an in-depth look at some hometown heroes, special staff members, and a few local recommendations.
Brad Anderson and John Fisher discuss how this all started, what's happening in the Ranger Community, and even spotlight a few amazing people worth admiration.