Free Range Texan

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 35 years plus.

Episode 68 Junior Vasquez 03/01/2022

Episode 68 Junior Vasquez 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/22303316

Episode 67 Gary Pratt 02/02/2022

Episode 67 Gary Pratt 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/21990806

Episode 66 Savannah Rae 01/01/2022

Episode 66 Savannah Rae 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. /episode/index/show/freerangetexan/id/21647420

EP 65 Chris Mitchell 12/02/2021

EP 65 Chris Mitchell 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. /episode/index/show/freerangetexan/id/21348302

EP 64 Louise Cappi 11/01/2021

EP 64 Louise Cappi Michael Shawn interviews legendary jazz artist Louise Cappi and later takes us to his Campfire with a true tale about wild horses. /episode/index/show/freerangetexan/id/21014816

EP 63 Stan Troy's Miracle 10/01/2021

EP 63 Stan Troy's Miracle Stan Troy explains miraculous events in his life and Michael Shawn's Campfire details a lonesome Wyoming outpost. /episode/index/show/freerangetexan/id/20679323

Episode 61 Ed Roman 09/01/2021

Episode 61 Ed Roman 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/20335679

Episode 60 Shimmer Johnson 08/02/2021

Episode 60 Shimmer Johnson 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/20006285

Episode 59 Lost Treasure 07/01/2021

Episode 59 Lost Treasure On Episode 49, 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/19679681

Episode 58 Marfa Lights 06/01/2021

Episode 58 Marfa Lights 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/19321088

Episode 57 Mike Pritchard Rest in Peace 05/01/2021

Episode 57 Mike Pritchard Rest in Peace 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/18935852

Episode 56 Thin Blue Line 04/01/2021

Episode 56 Thin Blue Line Michael interviews recording artist and actor Matt Westin and takes a walk down to Michael Shawn's campfire. /episode/index/show/freerangetexan/id/18575075

Episode 55 I’m OK 03/02/2021

Episode 55 I’m OK Michael Shawn gives an account of his brush with COVID and later tells the story of the DFW Goat Man. /episode/index/show/freerangetexan/id/18148877

Episode 54 COVID Strikes 11/25/2020

Episode 54 COVID Strikes Free Range Texan releases a statement concerning Michael Shawn’s condition. /episode/index/show/freerangetexan/id/16946183

Episode 53 Gypsy Jayne 11/01/2020

Episode 53 Gypsy Jayne 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/16638971

Episode 52 SugarCane Jane 10/01/2020

Episode 52 SugarCane Jane 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/16241003

Episode 51 Gary Burk III 09/01/2020

Episode 51 Gary Burk III 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/15846677

Episode 50 Kristen Karma 08/01/2020

Episode 50 Kristen Karma 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/15441110

Episode 49 Ranger Bennett 07/03/2020

Episode 49 Ranger Bennett 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/15069170

Episode 48 Jeremy Parsons II 06/18/2020

Episode 48 Jeremy Parsons II 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/14883872

Episode 47 Songman Cary Banks 06/04/2020

Episode 47 Songman Cary Banks 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/14703368

Episode 46 Stetson Walker 05/22/2020

Episode 46 Stetson Walker 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/14520995

Episode 45 Wink Sink 3 05/07/2020

Episode 45 Wink Sink 3 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/14331188

Episode 44 Tim McKenzie 04/23/2020

Episode 44 Tim McKenzie 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/14122355

Episode 43 Savannah 04/09/2020

Episode 43 Savannah Episode 43 is where we stopped and drew a breath 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 shares 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/13928138

Episode 42 Boss Country 03/26/2020

Episode 42 Boss Country 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/13720871

Episode 41 Ashley Puckett 03/12/2020

Episode 41 Ashley Puckett Our special guest is, fresh new talent Ashley Puckett. And afterwards, we’ll take a trip to Michael Shawn’s Campfire. /episode/index/show/freerangetexan/id/13530833

Episode 40 Bill Lee Sasquatch 02/28/2020

Episode 40 Bill Lee Sasquatch 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/13334189

Episode 39 George Ensle 02/14/2020

Episode 39 George Ensle 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/13146731

Episode 38: Kristyn Harris 01/31/2020

Episode 38: Kristyn Harris 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/index/show/freerangetexan/id/12957980

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