A chain of events this week has made me appreciate my last name now more than ever! I also chat about radio airnames, driver's licenses and how a little verbiage I've executed nearly my entire life came around full circle! This is a good one! We're brought to you by the book "Ukrainians in North Dakota; In Their Voices" written by Agnes Palanuk. Request a copy and I'll get one to you.

Tales From Wild Bill's Ranch

Do Wish Your Last Name Was Palanuk?

My sister Beverly was the most amazing fundraiser I have ever known. Her creativity was beyond her time. When I did an interview promoting a concert to raise money for a civic auditorium in Dickinson, ND, it caught Beverly off guard and she had an epiphany as to what my career would one day be. Tales From Wild Bill's Ranch is brought to you by the book "Ukrainians in North Dakota: In their Voices" written by my mother Agnes Palanuk. It is available at The Ukrainian Cultural Institute in Dickinson, ND or contact me and I'll arrange to have a copy sent to you.

15 Minutes Before I Did

If you really want to catch someone off guard, upon greeting them, 9 times out of 10 they will ask “How ya doin’?” Respond with “it’s the best day of my life.” Responses to that will vary but you will inevitably stop them in their tracks and the number one response to that is “what, did you win the lottery or something?” I use that phrase quite often. Tales From Wild Bill's Ranch is brought to you each week by the book 'Ukrainians in North Dakota; In Their Voices' written by Agnes Palanuk. It is available at The Ukrainian Cultural Institute in Dickinson, ND or contact us here and we'll make arrangements to ship a copy to you.

The Best Day of My Life

I have many people whom I looked up to and admired over the years. My mom, my wife, rodeo athletes and many others all have and continue influencing me in positive ways. Being a broadcaster for over half my life, I will tell you about two who influenced me greatly. One I met, one I did not....David Letterman and Jim Thompson. Listen to my heartfelt experiences today on "Tales From Wild Bill's Ranch" brought to you by the book 'Ukrainians in North Dakota; In Their Voices' written by Agnes Palanuk and available at The Ukrainian Cultural Institute on Villard St. in Dickinson, ND.

My Heroes

The longest I have ever worked for one radio station was 2 months shy of 5 years. I started at KTWB on August 26, 1991, my last day there was June 14, 1996.I would relocate to The Black Hills of SD as I'd go to work for K-Sky. That is where I would acquire the moniker "Wild" Bill! It's a fantastic story! We're brought to you by the book "Ukrainians in North Dakota; In Their Voices" written by Agnes Palanuk. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a copy.

From a Mile In the Sky - Getting the Name "Wild" Bill

in the Fall of 1990, I had the privilege of doing shows on four separate radio stations in a four day span. They were KKRC, KKFN, KWSN and KRRO. I tell that story today! We're brought to you by the book "Ukrainians in North Dakota; In Their Voices" written by my mother, Agnes Palanuk. And I credit Jeff Gould for inspiring to pursue the art of storytelling. Check my friend out at I Like That Story dot net.

4 Stations in 4 Days

I don't think there has ever been a small market radio announcer who doesn't have a story about an advertiser or two. Today, I'll tell you about the experience I had with the owner/manager of the local Ford dealership in Dickinson, ND. We are brought to you each week by the book "Ukrainians in North Dakota; In Their Voice" written by Agnes Palanuk and available at The Ukrainian Cultural Institute in Dickinson, ND. Or contact me and I will make arrangements to get a copy to you.

I'm No Paul Harvey

On today's podcast, I make the liaison between our property, the dogs we raise and the art of Terry Redlin. What I didn't see coming was putting this all into perspective assists me as I struggle to preserve my mother's legacy. Most of today's podcast was written just over one year ago from right now. I certainly hope you enjoy today's episode and you take something from it. We are brought to you by the book "Ukrainians in North Dakota; In Their Voices". Thank you for listening!

The Ranch; Preserving a Legacy

As the year 2019 along with the decade coming to a close soon, it seems our community has been inundated with death. For me, it’s been neighbors, school mates, former sweethearts, co-workers, radio idols and others have passed on. Rather than comment on death and dying, I’ve decided to end the decade not necessarily so much on a positive note but a light-hearted one. We all could use a little cheering up. So with that in mind, today I bring to you the story of the day that I met John Hoeven. We are brought to you by the book "Ukrainians in North Dakota; In Their Voices", written by Agnes Palanuk. It is available at The Ukrainian Cultural Institute in Dickinson, ND or contact us here and we will make arrangements to get a copy in your hands.

Why Are You Looking....There? Meeting John Hoeven

Fabulous stories from the mind of a man who grew up on a North Dakota cattle ranch and went on to become a successful broadcaster!

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