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This is Ranger Country is a community-wide podcast for families, students, staff, & alumni. Keep up on school events, sports, community projects, and segments highlighting the amazing people and businesses of our community from the elementary schools to t

John Fisher & Brad Anderson


    • Jun 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from This is Ranger Country

    This is Ranger Country - Season 3 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 46:38


    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

    This is Ranger Country Season 3: Episode 7 - We Are Back!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 48:34


    Brad and John reconnect with Ranger Country and try to catch up on everything we have missed.

    This is Ranger Country Season 3: Episode 6 - Ranger Country State Championship Game!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 70:43


    Brad and John talk about all things FHC with a bit of a bias toward FHC's upcoming game. @The GarageBar

    This is Ranger Country Season 4: Episode 5 - Chili, Football, and Local Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 40:31


    Brad and John talk all things FHC in this most recent episode. Tune in to see what happens!

    This is Ranger Country Season 4: Episode 4 - Homecoming is HERE!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 31:37


    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!

    This is Ranger Country Season 3: Episode 3 - Back In School

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 44:50


    Today John and Brad talk about being back at school, The Cascade Heritage Festival, Ranger Athletics, Community Events and So Much More!

    This is Ranger Country Season 3: Episode 2 - On Location at Frosty Boy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 43:32


    John and Brad discuss the end of summer and the beginning of the 2022-23 school year... While eating broasted chicken.

    This is Ranger Country Season 3: Episode 2 - On Location at Frosty Boy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 43:32


    In this episode, John and Brad say goodbye to summer and hello to the start of the school year.... While eating broasted chicken.

    This is Ranger Country Season 3: Episode 2 - On Location at Frosty Boy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 43:32


    In this episode, John and Brad discuss the end of summer and the preparations for the schoolyear.

    This is Ranger Country Season 3: Episode 1 - Graduation, Summer, Soccer, LAX, Goodbyes, etc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 65:52


    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

    This is Ranger Country Episode #38 - FHC Sports Awards Night, BE NICE, and maybe an Old Fashioned for John

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 26:39


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode #37 - Stories from Spring Break, SAT Testing, and Generally Catching Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 18:02


    Brad and John slip into the studio for a brief segment on Spring Break. Technically issues significantly shortened the segment. :(

    This is Ranger Country Episode #36 - Big News and Spring Break!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 23:30


    John and Brad discuss March madness, The return of the Cascade Heritage Day, and Spring Break!

    This is Ranger Country Episode #35 - Conferences, Community, News, and Jim Svoboda!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 21:07


    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!

    This is Ranger Country Episode #34 - Ukraine, Ranger Country, Community, and Spring!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 24:35


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode #33 - State Qualifiers, Spring Sports, Poutine, and More!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 19:13


    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!

    This is Ranger Country Episode #32 - Rangers, Sportsmanship, and Changing Things Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 19:09


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode #31 - An interview with Theryn Hallock and much more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 26:52


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode #30 - We Are Back! ...for a short episode. :)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 19:12


    Brad and John briefly discuss upcoming sports & events as well as a possible huge announcement about the return of Burger Wednesdays!

    This is Ranger Country Episode #29 - Holiday "Wrap-up"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 32:57


    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 is Ranger Country Episode #28 - Tinsel & Trollies, Chili & Beer, and and Interview with Coach George about 2021-22 Ranger Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 41:18


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode #27 - Thanksgiving Special, Wrestling, News, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 30:49


    This is Ranger Country Episode #25 - Interview with Steve Passinault, Community News, Hometown Heros, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 42:20


    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.

    This is Ranger Country SPECIAL EDITION!!! Gridiron Growler Football Pre-Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 36:32


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode #24 - an Interview with Jonathan Goei (FHC's New AD), Fall Sports, GridIron Growler, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 38:05


    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!

    This is Ranger Country Episode #23 - (Quick Update) Homecoming, Heritage Days, and Gridiron Growler Countdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 26:53


    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!

    This is Ranger Country Episode #22 - Ranger Rumble, Homecoming, and Cascade Heritage Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 51:43


    Brad and John discuss the upcoming homecoming festivities as well as all the fun to come in the community in the new week!

    This is Ranger Country Episode #21 - School Daze, Volleyball, Football, and Tailgates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 40:01


    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 is Ranger Country Episode #20 - School, Busses, Heroes, Hotdogs, and RANGER FOOTBALL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 37:10


    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!

    This is Ranger Country Episode #19 - Back to School information, New Season preview, and the BEST "dive bars" in Ranger Country.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 39:10


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode #18 - Cornhole, Pasties, and Vacation Daze

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 51:08


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode #17 - Big things are happening in Little Cascade!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 48:02


    The BIG Announcement!!!

    This is Ranger Country Episode #16 - Festivals, Firefighters, and Breweries!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 57:58


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode #15 - Festivals and "Dadventures!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 49:30


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode 14 - An Interview with Ken George

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 46:52


    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

    This is Ranger Country Episode 13 - Cascade/Ada News, Rumors, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 31:44


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode 12 - An Interview with Grace Lesperance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 68:11


    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).

    This is Ranger Country Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 42:51


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 38:04


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 44:07


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 50:35


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 39:25


    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!

    This is Ranger Country Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 59:10


    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!

    This is Ranger Country Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 53:51


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 52:29


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 47:17


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 50:07


    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.

    This is Ranger Country Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 46:46


    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.

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