Episodes

In their first episode, The Cranks discuss some of their favorite dive bars in South Central Pennsylvania. After discussing the definition of a dive bar, they chat about establishments across the area, and include commentary on the food, atmosphere, and overall experience. They also discuss some bars of past years in their R.I.P. segment, share a couple of honorable mention bars, as well as a couple of out of the area establishments. The Cranks close out the episode by sharing their favorite div...

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. The Lost Pelican https://coldwellbanker...

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. The Ballroom Thieves https://www.ballro...

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.co...

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-b...

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...

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.

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!

This week on Cranks Creek Life, we're headed to Lewes - a Delaware beach town with serious character, deep history, and a way of making you slow down without even trying. We're talking historic streets, coastal views, colonial landmarks, bike trails, beaches, dining, shopping, and more. If you've never been to Lewes, this episode might move it way up on your list. Hit play, clear the noise for a bit... and come wander through Lewes. Mentioned in this Episode The Lost Pelican https://coldwellba...