Cranks Creek Life

Retro Candy, Old School Toys, and Vintage Fashion (70s and 80s Nostalgia) - Part 1

Hang with The Cranks as we embark on a nostalgic journey back to the 70s and 80s to discuss retro and vintage candies. We’ll share our opinions on the pros and cons of various candies, touch upon potential hazards, and share just a tad of related history. This first of two, maybe three episodes, dedicated to 70s and 80s nostalgia is sure to evoke fond memories and provide plenty of laughs. Join us for an unfiltered and unedited experience of pure sweet fun!

Love Bombed: Romance Scams, Emotional Fraud, and the Cost of Believing

In this episode, we descend further into the dark world of romance scams - where love is staged, pain is real, and the bill comes due in both pride and dollars. We expose the scammers' playbook: how they find you, why they stayed just out of reach, how they invent entire lives, and how they turn trust into a weapon. We tear apart the many versions of these scams and give you the tools to recognize them before they take something from you. Federal Trade Commission https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center https://www.ic3.gov/

Fraud vs. Scam - Same Circus, Different Clowns

In this episode of Cranks Creek Life, we break down the real differences between fraud and scams - who's pulling the strings, how they hit your bank account, and why one might get you your money back while the other leaves you broke. Quick, blunt, and a little dark - this episode strips away the jargon and exposes how deception really works in the banking world. Fraud takes your money. Scams make you give it away. RESOURCES Federal Trade Commission https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center https://www.ic3.gov/ CREDIT FREEZE Equifax equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services 888.298.0045 Experian experian.com/help 888.397.3742 TransUnion transunion.com/credit-help 800.916.8800 PASSPHRASE EXAMPLE Everyone should listen to Cranks Creek Life podcasts! Esl2CCLp!

Boilo at the Funeral

In this episode, Frank flies solo as he shares a childhood funeral experience that includes his first taste of boilo, an ethnic beverage once consumed by many Pennsylvania coal miners. He discusses a bit of the history of boilo and the dominant use of Four Queens 101 Proof Blended Whiskey in boilo recipes, especially amongst the residents of Schuylkill County, which resides in the heart of the anthracite coal region in Eastern Pennsylvania. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/218664/coal-region-boilo/ https://coalregion.com/recipes/boilo/ https://youtu.be/nb4NqrdD3B8?si=3c9kJPZYE9LGZfhp/

Part 3 - Great Musicians, Intimate Venues, and Quaint Towns

The Cranks kick off their second season with a three-part series exploring great musicians, intimate venues, and quaint towns. Join them as they start off by visiting Baltimore, followed by Pittsburgh, DC, and travel around Philly before returning to their backyard in the Harrisburg area. Discover new musicians, small music venues, and some cool towns with character. Great Musicians, Intimate Venues, and Quaint Towns is a production of Cranks Creek LLC. Ocie Elliott https://www.ocieelliott.com/ The World Cafe Live, Philadelphia PA https://www.worldcafelive.org/ Brett Dennen https://www.brettdennen.live/ Vinoski Winery, Bell Vernon PA https://www.vinoskiwinery.com/ The Keswick Theatre, Glenside PA https://www.keswicktheatre.com/ Watchhouse https://www.watchhouseband.com/ The Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick MD https://www.weinbergcenter.org/ City of Frederick MD https://www.visitfrederick.org/downtown-frederick/ The Clarks https://www.clarksonline.com/ The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewery, Harrisburg PA https://www.abcbrew.com/harrisburg/abbey-bar/ The Palace Theatre, Greensburg PA https://www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org/palace-theatre/ The Appell Center, York PA https://www.appellcenter.org/ Darlingside https://www.darlingside.com/about/ Central Market House, York PA https://www.centralmarketyork.com/ Kable House Presents, York PA https://www.kablehousepresents.com/ Parsonfield http://www.parsonfield.com/ Mudhook Brewing, York PA https://www.mudhookbrewing.com/