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Running Iron Podcast 14

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Join Craig, Jim, and “Oil Can” Rathbun as they welcome teacher Judy Larson into the bunkhouse on the historic Figure 8 Ranch for Running Iron Podcast Number 14.  Presently a middle-school teacher on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Judy brings her considerable experience to talk all things education and to provide an insight into the challenges and rewards of a life in public education.  Plus, as a bonus, listeners will learn about Judy’s daughter, who is an accomplished musician presently studying and playing in the castles and fortresses of Europe.

Running Iron Podcast 12 — Dr. Larry Len Peterson

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In this episode, Craig, Jim and “Oil Can” Rathbun are joined in the bunkhouse by Dr. Larry Len Peterson.  The author most recently of “American Trinity: Jefferson, Custer, and the Spirit of the West” Dr. Peterson has published numerous highly regarded biographies including “Philip R. Goodwin:  America’s Sporting and Wildlife Artist”; “The Call of the Mountains; The Artists of Glacier National Park”; and “Charles M. Russell: Photographing the Legend, A Biography in Words and Pictures” among others.  He is the recipient of the 2016 C.M. Russell Heritage Award, two Western Heritage Awards, the Scriver Award, The High Plains Book Award, and the Will Rogers Gold Medallion Award.  In addition to being a recognized scholar of the history and art history of the American West, Dr. Peterson is an award winning scientist, physician, and cultural historian.  Please join us for a fascinating interview with a truly remarkable guest, Dr. Larry Len Peterson.

Running Iron Podcast 9 — Lane Jacobson

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After a delay in recording brought on by the horrors of technology, Craig, Jim, and “Oil Can” Rathbun are back in the bunkhouse on the historic Figure 8 Ranch to bring you another episode of the Running Iron Podcast.  In this episode Lane Jacobson, owner of Paulina Springs Bookstore in Sisters, Oregon, sits down for a wide-ranging discussion about books, artificial intelligence, algorithms, and his vision for what a great small-town bookstore looks like.

Running Iron Podcast Number Eight — Rick Schwertfeger & Carlos Constanzo

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In this episode of the Running Iron Podcast Craig, Jim, and Oil Can are joined in the bunkhouse by Austin, Texas, resident Rick Schwertfeger.  Rick is a retired public health professional who has also become a regular contributor to both Frontier Partisans and Running Iron Report.  Rick sits down to discuss internet dating, former Texas Governor Rick Perry’s shooting prowess, and his studies of frontier life during the American War for independence.

As a bonus, the Running Iron boys are also joined by Miami Firefighter, and former US Marine, Carlos Constanzo.  Carlos talks about his family’s experience before, during, and after the Castro takeover of Cuba.

Running Iron Podcast Number Seven — Cris Converse

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Nevada cowgirl, educator, philanthropist, and elite-level athlete Cris Converse joins Craig and Jim in the Bunkhouse on the historic Figure 8 Ranch.  Cris leads just the sort of eclectic and informed American life that fans of Running Iron appreciate; in this terrific interview she discusses the fascinating trail of her life, and lends important perspective on making a legacy commitment to community.

Running Iron Podcast Number Six — Rick Steber

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Author Rick Steber stops by the bunkhouse for a revealing interview with Craig & Jim.  Steber has written more than 40 books, including “Caught in the Crosshairs,” “Red White Black,” and “Buy the Chief a Cadillac.”  The recipient of numerous awards for his writing, the Los Angeles Times has said:  “Steber’s words remind you of Hemingway or Fitzgerald.”

Running Iron Podcast Number Five — Dr. Lorissa Hines

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In this episode of the Running Iron Podcast, Dr. Lorissa Hines from Austin, Texas, pays a housecall on Craig, Jim, and “Oil Can” Rathbun at the Figure 8 Ranch.  Dr. Hines discusses a variety of issues — from the media and science kerfuffles over childhood immunizations to her humanitarian work with children from Uganda to Mongolia.    Join us for a few laughs, some valuable medical opinions, and a terrific interview with a succesful doctor, mother, and worldwide humanitarian.

Running Iron Podcast Number Four — Greg Walker

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US Army Special Forces veteran and retired lawman Greg Walker joins the Running Iron team for a wide-ranging interview.  The author of 16 books and numerous articles for Soldier of Fortune, Black Belt Magazine, and many others, Greg sits down with Craig & Jim in the historic bunkhouse on the Figure 8 Ranch to talk knives, books, martial arts, his experiences in El Salvador and Iraq, and the art of kissing camels.  Finally, Greg weighs in with winner-predictions for a lightning round of no-holds-barred celebrity fistfights.  A Poet-Warrior of the Old School, this is an interview that will make you laugh, make you think, and stroke the warrior impulse embedded in your DNA.

Running Iron Podcast Number Three — Jack McGowan

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The Running Iron boys are back in the bunkhouse with another terrific guest.  In this episode Craig and Jim are joined by New York City native, and Oregon renaissance legend, Mr. Jack McGowan.  Jack discusses growing up in the Big Apple, living next door to Bob Dylan, the Weather Underground bombings, brushes with the Baghwan Shree Rajneesh, adventures in the deepest Amazon, and his herculean efforts to keep Oregon beautiful as the Executive Director of SOLV — Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism.  Fun, funny, occasionally moving — and always informative — this is another great Running Iron Podcast  you don’t want to miss.

Running Iron Podcasts Now Available on iTunes

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The Running Iron Report Crew invite you to subscribe to the Running Iron Podcasts on iTunes.  Fun, funny, and informative, the podcasts feature fascinating guests from all walks of American life.  Our most recent interview — publishing soon — features New York City native and Oregon legend Jack McGowan.  Jack sits down with us to talk about growing up in New York City, living next door to Bob Dylan, the Weather Underground Bombings, the Yankees, and his herculean efforts to keep Oregon beautiful.  You won’t want to miss it.