Bard on the Plains

I start out discussing the long winter we've been having, then reminisce about the last 4th of July and finally talk about my ag teacher who passed away and the impact that he had on my life.

I talk a little bit about myself and my podcasts

This episode I talk about the anniversary of my 40th year of using and loving computers and techonlogy. From my beloved Radio Shack Color Computer to my Apple Watch, Fitbit and Aftershockz bone conducting headphones I take you on a trip from the tech stone age to our everchanging future. Bard on the Playlist Website McPeek Podcasting Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast

After taking the summer off I decide to do a podcast about my favorite season, which happens to be summer. Bard on the Playlist Website McPeek Podcasting Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast

As I continue talking about growing up in South Dakota and my love for tech I tell the story of my scheming and plotting to get my Dad to buy a CB radio.  Bard on the Playlist Website McPeek Podcasting Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast  

I look back nostalgically (because I am that old) at the time I spent cleaning out the barns, the lessons I learned and how it has prepared me for life. Bard on the Playlist Website McPeek Podcasting Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast "

This episode we take a magical musical mystery tour. We start out with me listening to a finicky AM radio in bed to me wanting to pump music into my skull. Come join me on my trip down my melodic memory lane. Bard on the Playlist Website McPeek Podcasting Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast

On this episode I reminisce about gardens from my childhood and the importance of self reliance.  Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out For a Hero Podcast Bard on the Playlist Podcast Mike-McPeek.com McPeek Podcasting

I talk about how the Chinese Communist Party Flu, election fraud and getting kicked off a podcast has put me a slump and then look forward to the future with some hope. Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out For a Hero Podcast My Website

As the change of season takes place, I take time to reflect upon my life, my work and my family. Bard on the Plains Podcast Holding Out for a Hero Podcast My Website

I talk about the path I’ve taken to get to my political point of view and emphasize the importance of voting. Bard on the Plains My Website

While listening to music I reflect on the year so far and ruminate on what I’ve seen. Bard on the Plains My Website 

I reminisce about cars, girlfriends and road of life.  Bard on the Plains My Website

Someone's post on Instagram triggers a childhood memory about a cardboard boat that gets me to thinking about creativity and imagination. Bard on the Plains My Website

As we are about to enter the 5th month of the Chinese Flu my wife and I are starting to get more than a little tired of all the drama, hysteria and hyperbole surrounding it so we decided to go on a road trip. Luckily we live in South Dakota and have a governor who treats us like adults and hasn’t placed any restriction on us so we are free to travel as we wish. So we started by taking a trip down memory lane. Bard on the Plains My Website Photo by Leio McLaren (@leiomclaren) on Unsplash

Some thoughts about the Wuhan Virus and my folks growing up during the Great Depression. Bard on the Plains My Website

With the Chineses Flu upon us I take some time to contemplate my Dad, work, living on the farm and social distancing.   Bard on the Plains My Website

I use Megan Phelps-Roper leaving the Westboro Church and moving to my town as one example of Chaos Theory.  Bard on the Plains  My Website

I reminisce about my days in the FFA and the things that it taught me. Bard on the Plains My Website

I talk about the computer game Farm Simulator and  the Zen of Plowing. Bard on the Plains Podcast My Website

As my 58th birthday approaches I get in a reflective mood and contemplate my life and where I am going. "Time Stands Still" by Rush Bard on the Plains Podcast My Website

With the internet being down I reflect on video, from black and white tv to modern streaming along with shows and events that left an impression on me. Bard on the Plains Podcast

I reminisce about growing up in a country church and the social activities surrounding it and why I finally left organized religion but not faith. Bard on the Plains website

[From Feb. 17,2013} Sometimes working at school at school it's not just things we do for the living. When a funeral is too big for the church they will have them in the high school gym. I have taken part in 3. This is my reflection on those and the things I have learned from them.

[From Jan. 13,2013] My cousin Bob McPeek tells how he discovered the poems that his Dad wrote during WWII and how he used them to write the song "Sunset on the Prairie". This is a tribute to his dad and to the people who fought in the war. Please check out the song and video.

[From Dec. 29,2012] I talk to Julie Kuehl, my co-host on the SciTech Talk Podcast, about some of her accomplishments. From martial arts (with swords) to motorcycles to ham radio, we hear stories from her interesting life. We discuss Japan, Dakota weather and travel tips. So grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up and have a listen.

[From Dec. 15,2012] In this episode I recall some of my Christmas memories about our country church and my family. From waiting for people to come home to opening presents, this was a special time of year when I was a kid. Please come and listen to my tales of Christmas past.

[From Nov. 28,2012] Tina Peterson, a pastor's wife from Clark, South Dakota and a friend of mine, tells me about her trip to Israel. She shares her impressions of the culture and the food, and what it was like to be where Jesus had lived.

[From Nov. 24,2012] Kevin Allder and I sit down to talk about our early geekery and how we were able to do this while growing up in a rural environment. So break out the Twinkie's (if there are any out there), polish up your slide rules and listen to us trip down memory lane.

[From Nov 4,2012] I shoot the breeze with Summer Hartzfeld about being blind, using computers and using the Linux and OSX operating systems.

[From Oct 28,2012] This time I do something a little different and tell some of my stories about growing up on the farm and the lessons I learned about birth, death and nature.

[From Oct. 14,2012] Where you are will help to shape the person you become. Whether it is going to another city to have your beliefs challenged or going to another country and being exposed to another way of life, location can be as important as the people you know. Join me as Scott Willsey talks to me about being a foreigner (gaijin) in Japan.

[From Sept. 29,2012] You live in a small town all your life and you end up seeing things from a certain point of view. That why it is refreshing to have some one new come to town especially if it is someone who has led a different life than you. This is the story of Josh Birrittier, a tattoo artist that moved to the town of Clark. Hear how he got his start, how he ended up here and what he thinks of the place where he lives. 

[From Sept. 2,2012] In this first episode I tell  the story of my rise and fall as a farmer. Coming from a long line of farmers, I had dreams and ambitions  but reality has this habit of doing what it wants. Listen to the podcast and see how my story comes out.