Cranks Creek Life

We're The Cranks. And we discuss random topics, and share bits and shreds of information to help you not only live life, but savor it.

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Love Bombed: Romance Scams, Emotional Fraud, and the Cost of Believing
Jan. 21, 2026

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 st...
Fraud vs. Scam - Same Circus, Different Clowns
Oct. 21, 2025

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 yo...
Boilo at the Funeral
July 9, 2025

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 boi...
Part 3 - Great Musicians, Intimate Venues, and Quaint Towns
June 9, 2025

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 P...
Part 2 - Great Musicians, Intimate Venues, and Quaint Towns
June 7, 2025

Part 2 - 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 P...
Part 1 of Great Musicians, Intimate Venues, and Quaint Towns
June 5, 2025

Part 1 of 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 P...

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