Radio Boise Podcast

Hosted by Rebecca Evans and Ken Rodgers. Jehanne Dubrow is the author of nine poetry collections and three books of nonfiction, including most recently Exhibitions: Essays on Art & Atrocity (University of New Mexico Press, 2023). Her next book of poems, Civilians, will be published by Louisiana State University Press in 2025. Her writing has appeared in New England Review, Southern Review, and Plo...

🌟 What’s your Mission, Vision, and Values for 2025? 🌟 This week on Elementary Watson, Dr. Jo-Ellen Watson and Sheepdog explore how to create a powerful mission statement that inspires and guides your life. 🚀✨ We’ll review last week’s insights and take a deep dive into questions about character, contribution, balance, and more. 🌱💡 Plus, we’ll share strategies for turning resolutions into real...

✨ What’s your life’s purpose? How do you create balance? 🌟 This week on Elementary Watson, we’re diving into the final stage of crafting our Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals for 2025 and beyond. 🚀 Dr. Watson, Sheepdog, and The Manimal will guide you through questions about balancing the four key areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. 🧘‍♀️💬✨ Join us as we explore...

Hosted by Jodi Eichelberger. Host George Prentice and an array of storytellers tell their wonderful tales, including freight hopping, a surprise appearance on Letterman, paying tribute to an adventurous dad, and more.

Damien Burrello From The Basement January 17, 2025 by Radio Boise

Black Market Analog From The Basement January 3, 2025 by Radio Boise

Mikey Borup From The Basement December 27,2024 by Radio Boise

Ms. Adele May Rose From The Basement December 12, 2024 by Radio Boise

Hosted by Ken Rodgers and Rebecca Evans. Matthew Lippman is the author of six poetry collections. His latest collection, We Are All Sleeping With Our Sneakers On (2024), is published by Four Way Books. His previous collection Mesmerizingly Sadly Beautiful (2020) is published by Four Way Books. It was the recipient of the 2018 Levis Prize. https://www.matthewlippmanpoetry.com/

Hosted by Jodi Eichelberger. Story Story Night's new season in based on the pieces on a chess board. Listen to this one, where everyone finds their crown in one way or another!

🚀 Skip the Resolutions – Set Your Vision for 2025! 🎉 Forget fleeting New Year’s resolutions—this year, we’re dreaming bigger and planning smarter. Join Dr. Watson, Sheepdog, and Jarred “Manimal” Bostrom for part 1 of our 3-part series on crafting your Mission, Vision, and Values for 2025! ✨ We’ll reflect on 2024’s wins, rethink what matters most, and guide you through an action-packed exercise...

🎄✨ The holidays are here, but are expectations stealing your joy? 🧠 Don't let overthinking or overdoing get in the way of the true spirit of the season! ❄️ This week on Elementary Watson, Dr. Watson and Sheepdog tackle the biggest holiday myths, major stressors, and—most importantly—coping strategies to help you create your own plan for a joyful, stress-free holiday season. 🕊️🎁 🕓 Tune in Tues...

🌟 Celebrate Giving Tuesday with Elementary Watson! 🌟 This week, we’re highlighting the incredible power of community and generosity! Join us as we salute caregivers who dedicate their lives to supporting children, youth, adults with special conditions, and aging loved ones. 💖👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🎙️ Dr. JoEllen Watson and Sheepdog will welcome four inspiring guests from two amazing organizations making a...

🎶 Music is more than just sound—it's therapy for the soul! 🌟 🎓 Special guest Dr. Barbara Minton from Boise State returns to share her latest research, and Ian Wilkerson, ( @ianfranklin ) a music therapist, will reveal how science guides his practice. 🎤📚 This is an hour you won’t want to miss! Join Dr. Watson and Sheepdog Sheehan this week on Elementary Watson as we dive into how music helps u...

The holidays are here, and with them, those tough conversations about politics, culture, and more. From the 2024 elections to climate change, how do we talk about it all without the tension? 🤔🌍 This week on Elementary Watson, we’re sharing practical tips on navigating heated debates, keeping your cool, and building bridges with the people closest to you. 🧠💬 Tune in for real talk and actionable...

Hosted by Jodi Eichelberger. Story Story Night's only competition, Slammer of the Year, is represented big time in this highlight episode. Note that each guest had to slide down a "chute" before telling their story. Talk about reality and metaphor converging! Enjoy.

Christine Nygard From The Basement November 1, 2024 by Radio Boise

🎙️ Join Dr. JoEllen Watson and Michael Sheehan on Elementary Watson this Tuesday to celebrate and honor Veterans. ✨ One of our favorite guests will join us: Tiffany Williams of Progress LLC, Chronic Disorganization Specialist and 2023 Veteran’s Chamber Spouse Business Owner of the Year. 🎉 Also joining us: Dave Fisher, Executive Director of Idaho Veterans Network. It is sure to be a wonderful sho...

Words matter. Malicious rhetoric is harmful. Language reveals beliefs as much as it reinforces those beliefs. What are you hearing that makes you uncomfortable or poses risk for yourself or others? What are you doing about it? The current political climate has created an environment of permissiveness for racist, sexist, and bigoted rhetoric, and those expressed attitudes are a short step away from...

🌙✨ Are you a worrier? 🤔 Do you find that you are up at night, thinking about things that have not even happened? 🛌 Are you unable to sleep because you can’t stop your brain from thinking? The endless chatter of worries and “what-ifs” in your brain can be exhausting, especially now with a big election just around the corner. 🗳️💭 Tune in to Elementary Watson this Tuesday from 4-5 pm on Radio Bo...

Brace yourselves for a hot take, Radio Boise listeners!!! Common sense is what people claim to rely on when they don't know what they're doing, and they're doing it with confidence. Now, clearly that's a generalization, but sometimes it's true. This show we are talking about cognitive biases and logical fallacies that can lead to overconfidence. How do we recognize this in ourselves and what do we...

We are back to our usual show format following our Radiothon shenanigans and interview. We decided we need to circle back on our last topic show - how to communicate about politics. The world around us continues to struggle around the politics of our communities and world, and with the election in less than a month, we want to hone in on some specific strategies to hopefully steer your friendSHIPs...

It’s the Fall 2024 Radio Boise Radiothon! During this time, we at Elementary Watson, like to draw attention to music as therapy and how music helps us thrive. Join us as we greet Ian Wilkerson, a board-certified music therapist, musician, writer/composer, and healer with 25+ years of experience using multiple methods, including music, to empower others. It will be an informative and transformation...

Tell it on the Mountain - Ian Wilkerson live music performance played on Elementary Watson for Radiothon 2024

Brian was diagnosed with colon cancer the end of February 2024. Following many tests and appointments with oncologist, GI, and surgeon, Brian had surgery in May. They were able to remove the cancer without long term complications (as Brian celebrated - "NO BAG!!"). He has to continue having scopes and scans every few months for the next few years to ensure he remains cancer free, but the prognosis...