Real stories. Real people. Real talk, from a logging town kid turned global wanderer.
Welcome to “Up a Creek with Neil.” I’m Neil — a former high-climber, state legislator, and lifelong observer of people, politics, and the quiet things that make life meaningful. This show explores stories from the edge — where humor, hardship, and humanity meet. From the forests of the Pacific Northwest to resort life in the Coachella Valley, we invite you to listen, laugh, and reflect.
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Jan. 22, 2026
Season 1, Episode 6 - "From Oilfields to Open Water — and the Courage to Start Again" with Rod Vatcher
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 Services in High River, Alberta, he managed the unpredictable world of long-haul transport serving Canada’s energy sector. The work was …
Dec. 29, 2025
Season 1, Episode 5 (Part 3) - "Stepping with a Purpose" 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 about discovering what still lies within — endurance, gratitude, and a deeper walk with God. And for Dr. Kevin St. Clair, a man who’s l…
Dec. 22, 2025
Season 1, Episode 5 (Part 2) - "Stepping with a Purpose" with Dr. Kevin St. Clair
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 about discovering what still lies within — endurance, gratitude, and a deeper walk with God. And for Dr. Kevin St. Clair, a man who’s l…
Dec. 15, 2025
Season 1, Episode 5 (Part 1) - "Stepping with a Purpose" 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 about discovering what still lies within — endurance, gratitude, and a deeper walk with God. And for Dr. Kevin St. Clair, a man who’s l…
Nov. 24, 2025
Season 1, Episode 4 - "From Motocross Prodigy to Adaptive Golf Competitor" with Brock Leitner
Send us a text 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…
Nov. 20, 2025
Bonus Episode Part 2 - "East Lewis County Legends" with Bill Bakamus
Send us a text In this Bonus Episode, Neil sits down with East County Legend, Bill Bakamus For more than four decades, Bill Bakamus defined what it meant to be a coach — and to be the best in Washington State high school basketball history. His story begins in Morton, Washington, where hard work an…
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Neil Amondson