Rick Dancer

Get Real With Rick Dancer

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I'm a former Television News Anchor and Reporter and once ran to be Oregon's Secretary of State. Now, I'm an organic storyteller and Pacific Northwest Traveler who is unedited, unfiltered and real.

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Rick Dancer

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News

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www.rickdancer.com

Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

Oregon Donut Store Gets A Rise out of OSHA 01.10.2021

The woman owns Sugar Vibes Donut Shop in Lebanon, Oregon is rising to the occasion and fighting OSHA over the "rules". She tells us what happened and why she is so upset. 

Joining Forces To Help Our Homeless Veterans 01.10.2021

Two organizations in town are teaming up to give homeless veterans a better chance and full recovery from addiction and life on the street. These are amazing people but they need a community behind them. 

Free Bridge In Lane County But Local Governments Won't take it. 30.09.2021

A group back east bought and restored the old Hayden Bridge railroad bridge and now they'd like to give it to a local government, city or non-profit but they can't get anyone to take it. All they hear is the reasons it can't be done, not how it might actually happen. Frustrated, we talked 

Rural Oregon Defying the Odds and Working Together 29.09.2021

In a day and age when political parties and left and right wing party lovers manipulate and "manage" things to get their way, what happened in Lakeside Oregon is so refreshing. It reminds of us of how Oregon used to be, of how we used to be.

Helping Rural Sports Program and Learning to Be Comfortable with Discomfort 28.09.2021

The Territorial Sports Program is an historic organization that takes care of kids and now it's our turn to help take care of them. Find out how plus more as we just talk about moving.

TruthZilla: A PodCast That Challenges the Mind, Culture and everything else. 24.09.2021

They talk about their experiences, life, COVID and vaccines....plus a lot more. They make you think, they make me think. If you are someone who likes to challenge yourself, watch. If you don't I'd just move on to the next thing.  LOL 

Covid Testing; Local Expert talks about the different tests and what they mean. 24.09.2021

Any Lab Test Now Eugene offers over 8,000 tests but right now most of what they are doing revolves around COVID Tests.  Adam Bratland, one of the owners, does a great job of sorting through the information. Click Here for video

Redistricting Debacle/Public Meetings Law Slip Up 23.09.2021

A lot is going on in the world. Oregon was promised a fair process when it comes to drawing new house, senate and congressional lines. But the process is anything but fair. Plus, seems Lane County Commissioners made a bit of a blunder. We'll talk about both. Click Here for video

Elements Health Club Teams Up With U o O Hockey Team Plus, look at the deal the gym is running this weekend. 23.09.2021

Great news! We are running another weekend promotion at Springfield Elements Health Club! Come on down to Springfield Elements Health Clubs this weekend  and add up to 3 family members, or friends to your membership! Rates starting as low as $15 a month! You definitely don't want to miss out! Let's start your fitness journey together! Have any questions? Call us at 971-353-6368

Al Peterson and Rick Dancer Tell you the behind the scenes action of TV News 22.09.2021

What happens when a couple of former television news anchors get together and talk about the past? You get far more information than you are probably supposed to have and you laugh a lot. Oh, the memories of Al Peterson and Rick Dancer. Click here for video

More Cheating in Salem, Medicare Expert Advice on Enrollment and Desert Rats in Central Oregon. 21.09.2021

Gerrymandering and cheating going on with Salem lawmakers, Medicare experts offers advice and Desert Rats in Central Oregon.    Click here for video

Time To Talk About Something Other Than Masks and Mandates.....How About How To Be A Community? 17.09.2021

At some point people need to put down their mask/no mask debate, allow people to do what they need to do to take care of their families and start talking again.  This show gets a bit language in it so you've been warned.  Click Here for video

Power Bed, Light Therapy, whatever it's called it worked. 16.09.2021

Seriously, I laid 20 minutes in the Light Power Bed at New Leaf Hyperbaric's and Wellness center and I feel like a million bucks today.  Headaches gone, neck pain gone and I slept better than I have in months. Coincidence? I don't know but I'm sold. Click here to see the machine and the video.

Understanding Exemptions, Exceptions and Accommodations when it comes to mandates 15.09.2021

A lot of people are concerned with losing their jobs over forced mandates. Some have strong feelings and are looking for a way to get an accommodation. So we found a local lawyer, versed on the subject, to talk with you and take your questions. Click Here to Watch Video

The Six Year Old With The Mysterious Illness 14.09.2021

A year ago March she was a normal six year old running around, playing and loving life....but something happened and even the doctors are stumped. Now, that little girl is basically disabled and her parents scramble to figure out why. Click Here for Video of the Interview

Single Biggest Issue in Oregon Poltics Today and I mean Today 13.09.2021

So many people don't understand why our state is so out of balance politically. It goes back decades to something called Gerrymander.  Right now the state has the chance to make it right but will it? You need to get involved.  Click here for video

Mask Mandates: What Do You Think? 13.09.2021

For me this is no longer about the virus or vaccines or even masks. Those are personal decisions and I think you can make up your own mind. But now the president says it's mandatory for many. What do you think. Watch Video Here

Small Business Success Means Reinvention every few months. 13.09.2021

A lot of small business owners are treating this reaction to covid like a crash coarse on how to change your business over and over again. Sure it's painful and many don't succeed but for those who do there's a few secrets. Click here for video

Finally a real solution to homelessness 10.09.2021

I called a bunch of different agencies looking for a story about homelessness. Everyone kept mention this Pastor Gabe. So I found him, met with him and you've got to hear this for yourself.   Watch Video here

9-11, What Can We Learn 20 years later? 08.09.2021

There's a memorial this Saturday to honor those who died 20 years ago on 9-11 in the terrorist bombings. We sit down with some local firefighters to talk about what we've learned and what they are doing to honor them. Click Here for Video

Downtown Springfield Oregon Develops Into A Gem 19.08.2021

Downtown Springfield is an amazing place and Friday night from 5 to 10 the community will celebrate that success with a block party. In this episode you will hear from some of the major players in that renovation and they are not finished yet.

Options for Education For Parents Who Are Done with Brick and Mortar Public Education 18.08.2021

A lot of parents are fed up with masks and no masks at school, with CRT and no CRT and on and on. More parents are willing to do things they never have done in terms of educating their kids. Here's something you may not know about. To watch video click here

Holiday Farm Wildfire Story Reminds Us of Humanity. 18.08.2021

We've talked with the woman you are about to meet several times since the Holiday Farm wildfires but this time she has a special story you will want to hear.  Click Here to see the interview

Six Year old Needs Our Help Fighting Cancer Elements Health Clubs Lane County 17.08.2021

A six year old springfield boy is in the fight of his life and his family needs our help. Elements Health Clubs Lane County is taking on this boys case. They hired his dad, put together a special gym membership where your first months dues go to the boy and plan a big event at the end of the month to raise money. Watch. Click here to watch video

Veteran's Legacy: A Far Away Place For Healing 16.08.2021

An old corrections facility in Lane County is transforming into a place for homeless veterans to get their lives back together. This is an exciting project very close to opening. Watch. Watch Video here

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