Up a Creek with Neil

02/20/2026

“A Game of Winning” with a modern day natural.
Former MLB first baseman Lyle Overbay joins Neil to talk about life in the big leagues — and life after. From small-town beginnings to Major League Baseball, Lyle shares lessons on perseverance, pressure, and what success really means when the game ends.

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02/16/2026

Podcast interview of Jimmy Harrison on UpaCreekwithNeil.com on March 26,2026.

02/06/2026

Live now, episode on one of ORPS own and funniest residents, Dennis Duncan. We explore his Alberta farm roots to his winter escape with family and friends.
Season 1, Episode 7, “Farming, Fun and Frontier Grit” on www.UpaCreekwithNeil.com — with Dennis Duncan and Laurie Duncan.

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01/23/2026

Episode 6 with Rod Vatcher is now live on our website – listen to the full episode below!

Stay tuned for a Bonus Episode with guests Les and Sandy Moore on January 30 at 8:00AM PST.

Send us a text Rod Vatcher built his career in one of the toughest industries on earth — oilfield logistics. As the founder and former owner of Steelhorse Freight S…

12/23/2025

Episode 5, Part 2 "Stepping with a Purpose" with Dr. Kevin St. Clair is now live on our website and YouTube! Listen to the full episode at https://www.upacreekwithneil.com/season-1-episode-5-part-2-stepping-with-a-purpose-with-dr-kevin-st-clair/

Watch the full episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/IVfXbeu25aU?si=ZeCZfJxLQWho_e5t

Keep an eye out for the third and final part of "Stepping with a Purpose" with Susan Amondson returning on December 29th!

12/15/2025

Season 1, Episode 5 (Part 1) "Stepping with a Purpose" with Susan Amondson is now live on our website! Listen to the full episode here: https://www.upacreekwithneil.com/season-1-episode-5-part-1-stepping-with-a-purpose-with-susan-amondson/

Mark your calendars for the launch of the rest of the three-part series:

December 22nd - Episode 5, Part 2 with Dr. Kevin St. Clair
December 29th -Episode 5, Part 3 with Susan Amondson

Send us a text Every journey changes us — sometimes in ways we never expect. For Susan Amondson, the Camino de Santiago wasn’t just about reaching Santiago; it was …

12/10/2025

Mark your calendars - Episode 5 "Stepping with a Purpose" with Susan Amondson and Dr. Kevin St. Clair with launch on Monday, December 15th! Please see below for our three-part timeline.

December 15th - Part One with Susan Amondson
December 22nd - Part Two with Dr. Kevin St. Clair
December 29th - Part Three with Susan Amondson

"Stepping with a Purpose"
Every journey changes us — sometimes in ways we never expect. For Susan Amondson, the Camino de Santiago wasn’t just about reaching Santiago; it was about discovering what still lies within — endurance, gratitude, and a deeper
walk with God.

And for Dr. Kevin St. Clair, a man who’s logged thousands of trail miles, it reaffirmed a truth that every traveler eventually learns — that strength begins with stillness, and healing begins when we stop long enough to listen.

Together, they remind us that purpose isn’t found in the distance we travel, but in the direction we choose each day. Whether it’s 500 miles across Spain or five minutes of quiet reflection, every step counts.

11/30/2025

Episode 4 "From Motocross Prodigy to Adaptive Golf Competitor" with Brock Leitner is now live on our website and the above streaming services!

Brock Leitner grew up in Summerland, British Columbia, fueled by an unstoppable drive for competition and speed. By age four, he was already racing motocross; by sixteen, he had turned pro—competing across Canada and the U.S. in one of the most demanding and dangerous sports on earth. In June 2022, a devastating accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. Yet within months, Brock began redefining what it means to live with purpose. With determination, family support, and a deep faith in the next chapter, he discovered a new competitive outlet in adaptive golf.

Today, he travels across North America competing in elite events like the U.S. Adaptive Open, inspiring others who face life-altering setbacks. Off the course, Brock remains an athlete at heart—a student of discipline, mindset, and resilience.

His story is one of courage, reinvention, and refusing to let circumstance define identity. “When one door closes, another opens.”

Listen the full episode on our website:

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11/30/2025

Hello friends, I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! We have some exciting news to share - you can now listen to Up a Creek with Neil on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts streaming services!

Find us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3B7htGEpvmzeLusUeeZipv?si=489d6f39a0ed4e63

Find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upacreekwithneil/id1819128906

Thank you to our followers and subscribers for their support on this journey so far!

11/24/2025

Hello everyone, in the spirit of giving, we wanted to give back to you - we have published a Bonus Episode featuring “Sweetie” Suter and Bill Bakamus titled "East Lewis County Legends."

Parts One and Two are live now on our website! Listen to the full episodes below.

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving week!

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11/14/2025

Thank you to all of our subscribers for the great response to Episode 3 Parts 1 and 2 "The Politics of Inclusion" with Dr. Jason Peplinski - Episode 3 Part 3 with Logan Washburn is now live on our website and YouTube!

In this Episode, Neil talks with Logan Washburn, a young journalist helping shape America’s next political conversation. Representing a generation raised amid cultural transformation, Logan shares how his peers are reframing what it means to engage — with curiosity, courage, and respect.

From navigating disagreement to amplifying underrepresented perspectives, Logan brings a fresh, honest take on the challenges and possibilities of inclusion today. His insights remind us that bridging divides requires both reflection and dialogue — and that listening across generations may be the most radical act of all.

Listen to the full episode at https://www.upacreekwithneil.com/s1-e3-part-3-the-politics-of-inclusion-with-logan-washburn/

Watch the episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Vh6U6QdA64c?si=L5YG_p0JDRhnYLCX

In Part Three of The Politics of Inclusion, Neil talks with Logan Washburn, a young journalist helping shape America’s next political conversation. Represent...

10/31/2025

Episode 3, Parts 1 and 2 "The Politics of Inclusion" with Dr. Jason Peplinski are now live on on our website and YouTube channel - In Parts One and Two of Episode 3, Neil sits down with Dr. Jason Peplinski, a veteran educator and superintendent who believes true leadership begins with empathy. Drawing from decades of experience guiding schools through cultural change, Dr. Peplinski reflects on how listening, humility, and compassion can bridge divides in today’s polarized climate.

This conversation explores what inclusion really means in practice — not as a policy, but as a mindset. From classrooms to community boards, Dr. Peplinski shares lessons on leading through difference and helping others feel seen, heard, and valued.

If you’ve ever wondered how empathy fits into leadership — or how educators can shape the civic dialogue of tomorrow — this episode offers a thoughtful place to start.

Listen to Parts One and Two on our website at https://www.upacreekwithneil.com/s1-e3-parts-1-and-2-the.../