The Ranch Podcast

Melissa Durrant is the state rep for district 23. Her family actively farms as a way of life and income, and she is acutely aware of the issues and difficulties in recent years the industry is facing. We spoke about ag issues, school funding issues, and much more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. Th...

Dr. Justin Brink is the proprietor of Premier Spine and Sport by day, and a water polo coach and player by night. He is a former D1 college athlete and worked extensively with professional athletes in his practice for almost two decades prior to moving to Eagle. He is fantastic. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Vall...

Rep. Matt Bundy is a district 23 Rep., retired USAF, and public teacher. He sits the appropriates, business, and local government committees and had great insight into how we continue funding and delivering services to Idaho citizens. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many c...

The Eagle Chamber and Brandy Furiani were in again, but this time she brought EPIC food from CACi! I couldn't eat the pizza (which killed me because it had DUCK on it and looked AMAZING), but everything else was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Go check it out! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is...

Phil McGrane is the Idaho Secretary of State. He came into the studio to speak about voter integrity, our voting system, outside influences on our political system, and more. I greatly appreciate public servants like him who weather the storm to defend and improve the foundational aspects of our political system. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and informa...

Dave Binetti is the zone 4 school board member for West Ada School District, the number 1 large school district in the state of Idaho. WASD was ranked number one in ELA and Math statewide for large districts, and also has proactively changed policies to prevent a number of major concerns and problems that are showcased nationally in public schools. I greatly appreciate Dave and his time in this co...

Tom Dayley is a current Ada County commissioner and is running for re-election. He has worked as a public servant for the State of Idaho on and off for decades. We spoke at length about growth, budgeting, natural resources, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many co...

Sharon Ullman has served as commissioner for Ada County twice in the past and is running again. She prides herself on being very informed and fiscally conservative. We spoke at length about specific issues she feels are being mismanaged, possibilities for expansion, recreation, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Trea...

Heather Luther is running for Ada County Commissioner and has worked for the Ada County for almost a decade. She has worked outside of the box with many projects to save costs and increase transparency and efficiency for the public. We spoke at length about a number of things including bringing a different perspective to problems at the county and offering a boots on the ground perspective. Enjoy!...

Branden Durst is running for Ada County Commissioner. We spoke at length about land use and development, law enforcement, immigration, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County...

Rep. Julie Yamamoto is the state representative for District 11 in Idaho. She is the chairwoman of the House Education Committee, on the board of a local charter school, and very much believes in limited government closest to the people. She has clashed with some of the more party line votes in the last few sessions, and hearing about her thought process is always great. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast i...

Brandy and Matt are back in this week's Eagle Chamber Check-in, this time featuring the epic spread by Porterhouse Market! The potato salad was AMAZING, as were the sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Uncovering the offerings of the local businesses is easily becoming the highlight of the week. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle an...

Shawn Dygert is a 35 year teaching vet who focused on the Ag industry and education programs and is running for Idaho House Seat 23B. He was the Owyhee County Repulican Central Committee Chairman for 10 years, as well as the youth committeeman. He has served on several boards including the county fair board. He was a pleasure to speak with. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long f...

Dr. Geri Gillespy is the headmaster of schools at Innovate Academy in Eagle. She has worked in and out of the Education and Technology worlds and has a deep love for education. Innovate Academy utilizes cutting edge teaching methods with both tech and curriculum and is educating students well beyond fundamental skills beyond standard education. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long form...

Pat Cudmore is a retired ID Fish and Game officer. He is an avid hunter and fisherman, and also runs guided hunting trips. His stories about the growth of the state and the behavior of some hunters was both hilarious and eye opening. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many co...

Rep. Ted Hill is the district 14 Idaho State Representative. He was able to get two bills passed and signed into law this session, and they were whoppers. The first was designed to stop compelled speech and the second was to reform punishments for fentanyl traffickers and dealers. He is running unopposed as we enter the 2024 election season. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long...

Spitfire Tacos and Tequila in Eagle send Brandy and me incredible tacos and nachos. I personally don't care for silantro, but their tacos had it and they were incredible. Brandy and I definitely ate our fill and laughed our AO in the process. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is h...

Matt Clifford is the Sheriff of Ada County and came to speak about unique aspects of the office's training program, the proactive nature of their deputies, leadership culture in the office, and more. He was joined by his chief data analyst Chris Saunders who revised and runs their bias training program. As always, it was a great conversation. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for...

Kate Wilson is the founder and executive director of Foster and Heart, a non profit foster care organization that specializes in helping large sibling groups stay together as they enter the foster care world. She also helps support and guide other foster parents through this complex and emotionally charged process. She was and is an incredible person. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source...

Drew Wahlin is an Idaho native, entrepreneur, avid athlete, and staunch supporter of the library system. He grew up in rural Idaho and relied extensively on the library system to help him find a way to better his life and potential as a person. His perspective on education and life was so great to hear. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Ea...

Jim Zamzow is the third generation owner of Zamzows Lawn, Garden, & Pet stores. He is also an international soil consultant focused on helping create healthy, sustainable alternatives to industrial farming practices that have come to dominate our agriculture industry and destroy our soil. This is a topic that has started to trickle into the public conversation with concerns about our top soil...

Brandy Furiani from Eagle Chamber of Commerce came in for the fourth installment of the Eagle Chamber Check-In. This week we started the BURGER BRAWL thanks to Rembrandts. It was awesome. We're also going to make it into Rembrandts for their awesome steak soon and do a video on location. We also got to drink Brandy's homemade soda and learn she's terrible at softball. Enjoy! And THA...

Margaret Carmel is a journalist for Boise Dev and has been following the bills at the state level throughout the 2024 session. We met to discuss the changes to state liquor licenses, which affect both resort towns like McCall and local areas like the Star Merc, HOA rules regulating the actual homeowner representation while the community is being developed, and AirBNB regulation reform. I always lo...

Marcus Myers is the Chief Academic Officer for West Ada School District. There is a large concern about what is and is not taught in West Ada Schools, and he kindly agreed to come in and go over the different curriculum, emphasis, and ideas about what is happening in our public schools. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treas...

Senator Chris Trakel is the senator for district 11 in Idaho. He is running again for his seat at the end of 2024 and is not unopposed. We spoke at length about the need for public testimony, school funding, revising our power issues, and more. I always enjoy speaking with him. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.  The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format int...