The Ranch Podcast

Robert Imhoff is a technology expert and has been dealing with social media companies since their inception. He has personally experienced and helped expose scams and risks for almost two decades, and his insights into what the social media companies do and do NOT want to know is very telling of whom and what our society is actually dealing with. I greatly appreciate his time and expertise as this...

Charlie Justus worked for Idaho Fish and Game in a myriad ways, including livestock death investigator, reptile specialist, and undercover agent for Fish and Game. We spoke at length about risks with snakes, the black market for reptiles, and how to protect our slithering friends that keep the plague at bay. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.  The Ranch Podcast is the pre...

Jeremiah Grossman is a world authority on cyber security and industry leader in tech safety. He headed the largest private hacker group in the US and world that was engaged to punch holes in world leading tech companies and their security systems. He not only scared the hell out of me, but he also offered very functional solutions to help better protect individual privacy (if such a thing still ex...

Lori Bishop is running against Senator Nichols in District 10. Bishop is concerned about funding public education and serves on a curriculum committee for her school district. She also comes from an agricultural family and is acutely aware of the issues facing our farmers today. She also feels something must be done to reduce the revenue the state is receiving via property tax. We spoke about thes...

Brandy Furiani from Eagle Chamber of Commerce came in for the third installment of the Eagle Chamber Check-In. This week we had INCREDIBLE food from Spring Creek Brewing Co up in Avimor, and let me tell you, the tacos were ON POINT. We also had a ridiculously fun time discussing the Snake Kind of Idaho, water kefir, Indian repair guys, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle...

Seth Simpson is a professional coyote and wolf hunter as well as the proprietor of Gem State Kennel where he boards and trains hunting dogs. He is a native Idahoan and an avid outdoorsman. His ability to use dogs in the hunting of other wild dogs and other predators has allowed him to hunt both coyotes and wolves in broad daylight and in the middle of the night. He has an incredibly balanced persp...

Doug Traubel is the Constitutional Sheriff Candidate for Ada County. He worked previously for several law enforcement agencies in California and Idaho and is also a published author. We spoke at length about issues he feels Idaho is facing as well as issues he hopes to avoid in Idaho. He was great to speak with. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.  The Ranch Podcast is the...

Carter Niemeyer was a government trapper charged with going up to Canada in the mid 1990s to trap and bring down wolves to reintroduce into areas of the Northwest United States. He has been a wolf and wildlife advocate for decades and works to speak about his experiences and educate people on what he has seen as a wildlife biologist, hunter/trapper, and expert witness. This is one of the most vari...

Brandy Furiani returns for our second Eagle Chamber Check-In where we enjoy Holland's Bites and Brews, 1st Miracle clothing, gorgeous flowers from Hope Blooms Flowers, and awesome 20% discount for Payroll services from Pes-Wies. We just have way too much fun. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.  The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and in...

Greg Casey is the former Sergeant at Arms Door Keeper of the United States Senate. He spent decades in and around Washington DC, after which he came back to his home State of Idaho. His family has roots in Idaho going back almost two centuries, and he deeply loves and cares for the State and the politics that have made it the greatest in the country. He is concerned, however, about the shifting ty...

MaKenzie Tiegs is a former paramedic, host of the Raw Thoughts Podcast, and EMS champion. As a first responder and daughter of first responders, she has spent years dealing with the problems and lack of support in the EMS field. This is an enormous problem in the great state of Idaho with many community EMS providers relying on volunteer service to put together a minimal response team. Enjoy! The...

Jeff Agenbroad is a banker, businessman, and community builder in the Nampa area.  As a former Senator and co-chair of JFAC, he's a supporter of pragmatic solutions to Idaho problems. He is currently running for the senate seat in District 13. We spoke extensively about a myriad of topics, including infrastructure and preserving Idaho values as we grow. Enjoy! *Senator Brian Lenney, who Jeff...

Doug Hart worked for the FBI for 27 years in a multitude of capacities, but specifically dealing with the worst of the worst when it comes to child abductions and crimes against children. He is still engaged in law enforcement and is at the forefront of a program to address preventative measures and education to stop tragedies before they happen. This is a sobering conversation but incredibly full...

Andrew Maloof is an 11 year sober proprietor of the Eagle Creek Ranch Recovery center here in Eagle. He has created a community that allows for sobriety, growth, reflection, and gratitude. With the increase of drug use and the tragedies that surround it, having people like him is a blessing to our community. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.  The Ranch Podcast is the pre...

Andrea Gremmert is an education advocate, specifically focusing on protecting homeschooling in Idaho. There are many concerns around different bills going through our State Capitol right now that have potentially unintended consequences for homeschool families. She was wonderful. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.  The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format i...

Brandy Furiani is a representative for the Eagle Chamber of Commerce. She has been instrumental in widening the communication web for the Chamber and its committed, eclectic membership. Home grown businesses and mom and pop shops are at the heart of independent America, and the chamber is and has been working to strengthen the local commerce and offerings in an increasingly e-commerce world. Enjoy...

Brii Mason is the president of the board for CrimeStoppers of Southwest Idaho. She is a multi-generation Idahoan, loves the community and state, and works extensively to help run the only truly anonymous tip line for citizens to safely participate in the investigation and apprehension of criminals in Idaho. This organization is making us all safer. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Ea...

Senator Tammy Nichols is the District 10 Senator for the state of Idaho. She is incredibly engaged in public education, the preservation of agricultural lands, and the observation and reinforcement of the Constitution. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.  The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of...

Dr. Melyssa Ferro is a STEM teacher as well as Tech Integration and Innovation specialist with the Caldwell Public School District. She was integral in helping revolutionize the education space instantly over covid, and is a huge proponent of utilizing the tools that we have at our disposal to make better more capable students. However, there are many people who are now questioning why we have so...

Burk Mantel is a Fish & Game advocate in Idaho. He was instrumental almost 40 years ago in populating the state with wild turkeys to produce an alternate hunting option for all Idahoans. Fish & Game is one of the biggest draws in this state, and Burk has worked for over four decades to help preserve and support these incredible opportunities. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of...

Alicia Purdy is a High School Resource English teacher in Vallivue School district. She is also the IEA Region 8 Representative and Western regional chair for the NEA Republican Educators Caucus. She is a public education advocate, community organizer, and extremely conservative. We spoke at length about community buy in, fiscal responsibility, library bills, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is...

Chris Waters is the president of Code 3 to 1, a retired first responder organization in the treasure valley that focuses on providing community and offering any help or guidance that might be needed by current first responders. He is a stark reminder of how much these professions ask from humans, and how much people have to pay to survive a career protecting normal citizens like me. I greatly appr...

Dr. Jared Talley is a professor at Boise State University. He found his way into education as an adult and fell deeply in love with it. Today he helps teach undergraduate as well as graduate students, and more than anything, he has a different vision about the role and value of education in our society. This one is a keeper. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.  The Ranch P...

Sheriff Matt Clifford is the elected Sheriff of Ada County. His office is the only elected law enforcement office in the county and is tasked with running the jail system and keeping law and order. His office also helps run several local police departments, including the Eagle Police Department. We discussed many things including what his constitutional obligations are to the citizens of the count...

Dr. John Condie is a Pediatric Neurologist who specializes in youth brain development. He has also dealt with some of the most horrific side effects from technological overload that you could imagine. His message to parents is beyond compelling and should be at least deeply considered by everyone with children. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho.  The Ranch Podcast is the premier...