Episodes

Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
In this episode, you get to hear from an amazing married couple stationed in the Rendezvous Region at the Cavalier Space Force Station. They have established a local following with the delicious desserts they make. You also get to hear from Rachel Morrison, with the Cavalier Area Chamber of Commerce, as she talks about some fun things happening this upcoming summer.

Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
In this episode, we talk about fun things to do outside in nature here in the Rendezvous Region! Hear from multiple special guests, providing you with a list of things to do OUTSIDE of your home!

Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Enjoy this very special podcast episode, that includes a list of guests that share their memories and thoughts on Thompson's Cafe.

Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
In this episode you hear from Josh Zeis, a snow sculptor from Langdon who is about to compete again in a national competition with his team from North Dakota. You will also hear from Rachel Morrison with the Cavalier Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as Shirley Burns with the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
On this special episode, we talk local Christmas shopping with Chris Berry with the Cavalier Retail and Services Committee and Rebecca Davis with the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce. You can hear Ryan and Lindsey Evenson of Revelation Ale Works in nearby Hallock talk about a fun, upcoming Christmas event. We also talk about their family Christmas traditions. You can also hear a chat with Drew Trafton with WDAY, as we talked about Christmas tradition, Christmas movies and more!

Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
In this podcast episode you can hear from the founder of “Growing Small Towns,” Rebecca Undem. She is a podcaster, author, speaker and consultant. We also speak to Rebecca Davis with the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce about some fun, holiday things happening in the Walhalla area.

Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
In this episode, I chat with our resident superhero Levi Gagner. We talk superhero's, video games and more! I also talk with a few folks who know Levi, and we talk about what makes him so incredible.

Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
In today's episode, you can hear a discussion with now 90-year-old local man Gerald Kemnitz, as he recalls multiple stories from our region's history that you don't want to miss. We also talk with other guests about fun and local things to do, as well as tips on how to stay healthy and active during this holiday season.

Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
This podcast episode is about a very special local theater found in the heart of Park River. We also talk about fun, local things to do here in our region, as well as vehicle preparation ahead of the winter. Guests include Heather Hanson with the Lyric Theatre, Al Berry with Birchwood Chevrolet Buick and Tara Emerson with Tara Emerson Photography.

Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
In today’s podcast episode we have SEVERAL special guests! We talk to Bobbie Ekman with Byrdie’s Gift Shop in Grafton, KX News meteorologist Amber Wheeler, Rachel Morrison from the Cavalier Chamber of Commerce and Walsh County Fair board President Dale Pesek.

Local Stories
This is a podcast that will be used tell stories about folks in the Rendezvous Region, and I need your help. If you have a suggestion for a topic, a story idea or an interview, please email it to me at jratliffmedia@gmail.com. If you are not online, you can also mail it to me at PO Box 492, Cavalier, ND 58220. Please join me in this effort to tell this community’s stories in podcast form.