Best Andrew McCrea Podcasts (2025)

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FTC Episode 375: Will Ag Tariffs Stand a Legal Test? 25:20

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There is plenty of talk about the impact of tariffs on ag trade. However, will those tariffs stand an upcoming Supreme Court test? What other legal issues are facing agriculture? We take a look at some of important cases and what they may mean for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Separate, But Not Always Equal 3:00

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Separate but equal was almost always separate and NOT equal. That was the case in agricultural education as well with two groups helping those who loved the farm…By Andrew McCrea

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The Hotel Roanoke 3:00

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At one time is was the grandest of hotels in the state of Virginia. But the wheels of time eventually forced her shutdown and all of the furnishings were sold. What happened next surprised many…By Andrew McCrea

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How to Build a Large City 3:00

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What’s it take to build a large city? A railroad and nice hotel of course. It was a winning combination for this city…By Andrew McCrea

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A Focal Point of National Attention 3:00

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Times of war often bring the displacement of families simply fleeing the conflict. That was the case in this country and one of the focal points became a place of national attention…By Andrew McCrea

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The Boomerang | Tales of the Texas Rangers (07-06-52) 33:49

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Original Air Date: July 06, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Elizabeth Slifer • Ralph Moody • Howard McNear • Parley Baer • D.J. Thompson Writer: • Charles E. Israel Producer: • Stacy Keach For more great shows check …

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Camp Nelson 3:00

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In 1863 and 1864 a place called Camp Nelson in Kentucky became a focal point for men wanting to join the Union army and families fleeing the Civil War…By Andrew McCrea

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On the Wrong Side of the Line 3:00

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When the Civil War began, some citizens found that the places they lived were on the wrong side of the line when it came to their sympathies in the conflict. One place where those tensions were greatest was at this site…By Andrew McCrea

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The Mother Store 3:00

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It’s called the “mother store” because it was the first of many. You can still come here to purchase modern merchandise and see how the store operated a century of so ago…By Andrew McCrea

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Tracing a Store to Its Roots 3:00

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If you want to make it big in retailing clothes and general merchandise, you might not pick southwestern Wyoming as the place to begin. Yet, that is exactly where this chain of stores traces in roots…By Andrew McCrea

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Georgia’s Second Oldest City 3:00

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Many people travel to Savannah, Georgia, the state’s oldest city, to enjoy its tree lined streets and colonial history. A visit to Georgia’s second oldest city will provide you a unique history of its own…a story designed to improve upon Savannah…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 374: The Chinese Trade War – What’s the Immediate & Long-Term Impact? 25:18

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The government shutdown and a trade war with China capture most of the headlines right now in the grain markets. How are those issues impacting grain prices now and in the long term? What is the outlook for a roaring cattle market? Brian Grete provides his insights on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ex Con | Tales of the Texas Rangers (06-29-52) 31:59

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Original Air Date: June 29, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Writer: • Charles E. Israel Producer: • Stacy Keach For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.l…

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Getting Free From a Deadly Place 3:00

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There was no doubt the men assigned to this fort did not like it here. But exactly how far would they go to get free from this deadly place?By Andrew McCrea

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Fort King George 3:00

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In southeast Georgia you’ll find an outpost built to protect the British interests from the Spanish and the French. While important in location, it proved to be a place soldiers did not want to serve…By Andrew McCrea

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The Joss House 3:00

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It took a large workforce from points around the globe to lay the rails that connected the nation. In Evanston, Wyoming you’ll find an important part of one immigrant community who helped in that effort…By Andrew McCrea

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Hockeytown USA 3:00

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It’s known as “Hockeytown USA.” This small but mighty town has produced many top athletes and has competed at the highest levels of the sport despite its size…By Andrew McCrea

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Minnesota’s Northwest Angle 3:00

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The northernmost point in the lower 48 states was created when the maps of the era weren’t accurate in determining exactly where some important landmarks were located. Today I’ll take you to that place in the north where a mistaken location created an unusual international border…By Andrew McCrea

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Knockout | Tales of the Texas Rangers (06-22-52) 32:02

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Original Air Date: June 22, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Parley Baer • Virginia Gregg • Gerald Mohr • Herb Ellis • Jeanette Nolan Writer: • Charles E. Israel Producer: • Stacy Keach For more great shows check out …

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FTC Episode 373: What is Your Strategy for Purchasing Crop Inputs? 25:19

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Crop margins are tight or nonexistent for next year. Is there a strategy for purchasing the inputs you need? What are the factors driving higher costs and could those change over the coming months? We look at tips and tools to evaluate heling all of us make the most of some lean times in crop production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Living Well Past 100 Years Old 3:00

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Making the Trip to Warroad 3:00

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In northern Minnesota you’ll find a town with an interesting name – Warroad. So was this truly a road to war?By Andrew McCrea

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Bronco Nagurski 3:00

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You know you probably had a special football career when your old high school adopted your name as its mascot. This is the story of a two-sport all-star…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 372: From the Australian Outback to Ranching Entrepreneur 25:18

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Ranching in Australia can be a very isolated experience. Andrew Copping knows what it’s like to work on million-acre ranches, or stations as they’re known, in the land down under. Today he works with many people in the U.S, Australia and beyond through the company he began to help address common issues that farmers and ranchers face. His insights n…

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A Museum Honoring a Hometown Hero 3:00

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He was in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s first class and his nine seasons with the Chicago Bears saw him star on both sides of the football. I’ll take you to the museum the honors the hometown hero…By Andrew McCrea

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Voyageurs Gold Mining 3:00

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When you think of gold mining towns in the U.S., you probably don’t think of this area of the country. The gold rush was short, but you can still where those miners where drilling for the precious metal…By Andrew McCrea

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Travesty | Tales of the Texas Rangers (06-15-52) 30:40

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Original Air Date: June 15, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Byron Kane • Ken Christy • Paul Frees • Michael Ann Berret • Jess Kirkpatrick • Tony Barrett Writer: • Charles E. Israel Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup o…

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No Falls in International Falls, Minnesota 3:00

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If you go to International Falls, Minnesota looking for a picturesque waterfall, you’ll be disappointed. This is the story of the falls on this international border…By Andrew McCrea

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The Nation’s Northern Border 3:00

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When we think of rivers that form the border of the Unites States, we often think of the Rio Grande in the southwestern U.S. However, here in the north central part of the country. there’s a river that forms part of this nation’s northern border…By Andrew McCrea

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The First Friday Night Lights 3:00

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Friday nights in the fall are a time when many high schools play football games. And of course, today many college and pro games are played under the lights. But there had to be a first ever night football game…and Mansfield, PA is the place it occurred…https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2025/09/26Sep25-First-Night-Football-Game-2.mp3…

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The Lighted Evolution of College Football 3:00

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In the 1890s the game of football was just beginning on some college campuses. That was the case in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. The college there was just in it’s second year of the sport when the team captain had a novel idea…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 371: Negotiating Tactics to Help You Get Ahead 25:02

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Buying, selling, trading and the like are a part of life and a part of business. How do you become a better negotiator and work to help both parties in the process? We take a look at some of the keys from an expert in the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal

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The Legacy of Emmett Till 3:00

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In Sumner, Mississippi you’ll find an old courthouse was a restored second floor courtroom. Today there are no trials, just visitors to this place. They come to recall a galvanizing moment in a tragic event that took place here…By Andrew McCrea

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Illegal Entry – Tales of the Texas Rangers (06-08-52) 33:02

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A Mexican knifes a fellow countryman and kidnaps a girl. An escape on a train filled with sheep leads Jace and the Rangers on a cross-country race. Jose escapes from jail and the hunt begins once again. Original Air Date: June 08, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger J…

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A Watershed Moment in the Struggle for Civil Rights 3:00

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It was supposed to be a summer trip for one young man from Chicago to visit his extended family. But just a few days into that vacation, an event would unfold that proved a watershed moment in the struggle for civil rights…By Andrew McCrea

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Banding Together for a Purpose 3:00

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It some of the most difficult times, people often forget what separates them and band together to help those in need. Such was the case in this small east Texas town early in 2003. The work they did and the mission they have for the future lives on…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 370: Top Yields without Fungicide? / Selling High Quality Grain via Beef 26:14

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This year saw heavy disease pressure for many corn and soybean growers. This farmer used very little fungicide, and his yields are some of the best in his area. How does he do it? We’ll discuss that, plus how you can sell high quality grain for a premium via the beef market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sell Out | Tales of the Texas Rangers (06-01-52) 32:55

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A clerk, who witness her boss get shot after a robbery gone bad, gives information to the Rangers that doesn't seem to match the evidence. Original Air Date: June 01, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Writer: • Charles E. Israel Producer: • Stacy Keac…

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FTC Episode 369: What It Takes for a Rancher to Sell Beef to Walmart 25:16

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How can ranchers shorten the distance from the farm to the consumer and get more of every dollar of beef sold? These cattlemen in Nebraska have opened their own processing plant and are selling beef to America’s largest retailer. Their work may produce ideas all of us could implement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jailbird | Tales of the Texas Rangers (05-25-52) 33:53

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Jim Hackett serving a life term for armed robbery and murder escaped from a Texas state prison. He was assisted in his escape by a woman thought to be his wife Original Air Date: May 25, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Writer: • Charles E. Israel Pr…

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Smart Kill | Tales of the Texas Rangers (05-18-52) 33:38

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A dead body found in a burning building leads Jace Pearson to a killer. Original Air Date: May 18, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Parley Baer • Virginia Gregg • Barney Phillips • Betty Lou Gerson • Howard McNear Wri…

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FTC Episode 368: How Big is This Year’s Crop & What are the Best Marketing Opportunities? 25:04

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The ProFarmer crop tour has concluded, and the results show the potential for a big crop. So just how big might this crop be and what it the potential impact on the markets? Lane Akre provides his analysis of the data and we look at possible marketing opportunities in a market with very thin margins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Unleashed Fury | Tales of the Texas Rangers (05-11-52) 32:20

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Charlie Brock, an escaped mental patient, is on the loose and cunningly evades recapture. Original Air Date: May 11, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Herb Ellis (Clay Morgan) • Harry Lang (Charlie Brock) • Whitfield Connor (Ralph La…

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FTC Episode 367: Key Takeaways from the One Big Bill & Potential Farm Bill 25:14

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We’ve now had a month to let the dust settle from the One Big Bill. What are some of the key parts of the legislation for the ag economy? One provision is something called “ACRE.” That section of the bill along with some other ag centric items are important for people to understand. We discuss those items along with a possible farm bill debate yet …

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Little Sister | Tales of the Texas Rangers (05-04-52) 31:49

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A girl returns home to get her little sister involved in a life of crime, starting with a hold-up at a movie theatre. Original Air Date: May 04, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) • Virginia Gregg (Billie Lou Simpson) • Marianne Richmond (Buna Simpson)…

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FTC Episode 366: A Family Farm Attraction that Inspires Thousands 25:10

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Most of us don’t think much about the work we do on the farm being considered an attraction. It’s just what we do as part of our career. But some of what we do might be a novel and fun thing for others to experience. I’ll take you to a farm that still harvests corn and soybeans, but also has a crop of visitors year round to experience all it has to…

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FTC Episode 365: Is it More Profitable to Sell Your Hay Equipment? 25:28

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Many of us put up hay as part of our farm and ranch operation. But when is it more economical to simply sell the hay equipment and just buy the hay? Or should you consider feeding little or no hay at all? We take a look at the economics of making and feeding hay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Address Unknown | Tales of the Texas Rangers (04-27-52) 31:44

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A woman is murdered, leaving behind a little boy. Original Air Date: April 27, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Lillian Buyeff • Dick Beals • Leo Curley • Herb Ellis • Don Diamond Writers: • Charles E. Israel Producer…

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FTC Episode 364: Is There an Opportunity to Make a Proft on This Year’s Crop? 25:13

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In most locations, the price of new crop corn for fall delivery is below $4 per bushel. At these prices it can be hard to break even on owned acres, let alone rented ones. Where are the opportunities to squeeze some extra money out of this year’s crop? Chip Flory provides insights on what he sees for marketing this year’s corn and soybeans. See omn…

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Illusion | Tales of the Texas Rangers (04-20-52) 31:48

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A crazy woman and poison. But is she crazy? Is it poison? Original Air Date: April 20, 1952 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Parley Baer • Jeanette Nolan • John Stephenson • Byron Kane Writers: • Charles E. Israel Producer…