The Zamzows Show with Callie Zamzow

This week on The Zamzows Show, Callie chats with Heidi Ware Carlisle, Education & Outreach Director at the Intermountain Bird Observatory and ornithology instructor at Boise State. Together, they dive into spring bird migration, local banding efforts, and what birds you might see showing up at your feeders. Heidi also shares simple tips for preventing window strikes—like the tape setup Callie’...

This Saturday on the Zamzows Show, Callie Zamzow sits down with Rourke O’Brien, founder of The Boise Nice Project, to talk about the power of kindness and how small actions can make a big impact on our community. In the new episode "Keeping Boise Nice," they highlight Boise Plogs, the fun and impactful spring event where the community comes together to clean up trash in the Treasure Vall...

This Saturday on the Zamzows Show, Callie Zamzow welcomes Julie Eldredge, advanced master gardener/social media team lead, and Brad Stokes, UI Extension Educator specializing in horticulture and entomology. In this new episode, "Growing with The U of I Extension," they explore how the University of Idaho Canyon County Extension Education Program helps local gardeners thrive. From the Foo...

This Saturday on the Zamzows Show, Callie Zamzow is joined by Chris Owings for an episode packed with expert gardening advice to help you kick off spring the right way! In our new episode, "Secrets For A Successful Spring," they’ll cover everything you need to know about Idaho soil, seed-starting, grass repair, pre-emergent, and the amendments that will set your lawn and garden up for su...

In this episode of The Zamzows Show "Community Garden Conservators," Callie digs into the world of community gardening with Chris Verkerk, Coordinator of the Meridian Co-Op Gardeners at Discovery Park. Chris, a firefighter with the City of Meridian, found his passion for community gardening through hands-on experience—proving that you don’t need a formal background to make a real impact!...

New Episode of The Zamzows Show: Protecting Idaho’s Pristine Rivers Idaho is home to some of the most incredible rivers in the world—but keeping them clean, healthy, and thriving takes work. In the latest episode of The Zamzows Show, Callie Zamzow sits down with Sydney Anderson, Mining & Policy Manager, and Lindsey Paynter, Volunteer & Engagement Manager from Idaho Rivers United, the leadi...

Spring is just around the corner and on our newest episode of The Zamzows Show, "Gearing Up For Spring At Zamzows", Callie Zamzow and Jos Zamzow take you behind the scenes to share how Zamzows prepares for our busy season! From hiring and training to stocking up on supplies and prepping the stores, they break down everything that goes into ensuring Zamzows is ready to help customers with...

In our upcoming episode of The Zamzows Show, "Savoring The Treasure Valley" Callie sits down with Kara Jackson, Managing Partner and Editor of BoiseDev Eats and the Founder of BoiseDev Presents. Kara and her team cover all things food in the Treasure Valley, from new restaurant openings to local food trends. In this episode, we’ll explore the latest stories making waves in the local dini...

This week on a new two-part episode of The Zamzows Show, "Our Treasure Valley Community", Callie sits down first to talk with Madison Skinner and Kat Leister from the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley about the delicate act of balancing growth with conservation. With the Treasure Valley’s population rising, protecting open spaces, farms, and wildlife habitats is more important than ever....

Tune in to this fun and engaging episode, "Hello Meridian" where Callie Zamzow sits down with Natalie Plummer, the driving force behind Hello Meridian, and the award-winning podcast, The Boise Bubble. They dive into all the exciting things Natalie is involved in, from her journey to becoming a community advocate and supporting local businesses to being a judge for the Top Cookie event! I...

In this week's episode, “Anticipating Springtime” Callie Zamzow welcomes Chris Owings, Director of Sales for Zamzows. Together, they answer listener-submitted SpeakPipe questions, including tips for caring for a 40-year-old jade plant, properly using a water meter, and how to diagnose what could have gone wrong with a newly gifted plant. Along the way, Callie and Chris share details about exci...

In our latest episode, "The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve," Callie Zamzow is joined by Brian Jackson, Professor of Physics at Boise State University, for a fascinating show about astrophysics, the efforts to protect our night skies, and his unique work with the university including First Friday Astronomy!

On this week’s episode of The Zamzows Show, So You Wanna Raise Chickens, Callie Zamzow is joined by Christian Allen, Green Goods Lead for our Caldwell Blvd location, to discuss everything you need to know about raising chickens here in the Treasure Valley. Whether you’re a first-time chicken keeper or looking to expand your flock, this episode has it all! Learn about our spring chick deliveries, h...

On this week’s episode of The Zamzows Show, "Unusual Pets At Zamzows" Callie Zamzow is joined by Lyndsey Stewart, petroom lead of the Zamzoo at our Zamzows Caldwell Blvd location. Together, they dive into the fascinating world of small animals, including reptiles, fish, and hamsters. From setting up the perfect habitat to ensuring the right care for your pet, Lyndsey shares expert advice to help y...

On this week’s episode of The Zamzows Show, "The Wild Bird Survival Guide", Callie Zamzow is joined by Heidi Ware Carlisle, Education & Outreach Director of Intermountain Bird Observatory, to explore the captivating world of bird conservation. Learn how to support birds during winter “irruption” with expert tips on maintaining bird baths, planting shelter trees, selecting the best shrubs, and...

On this week’s episode of The Zamzows Show, Supporting Animals Big and Small, Callie Zamzow and her producer, Clint Scott welcome two incredible guests to discuss how we can support animals, big and small while also sharing some fun Zamzows and Meridian Feed Mill events. Jeff Agosta, Director of Marketing and PR at Zoo Boise, introduces us to The Giving Tree, located at three Zamzows locations, wh...

This week on The Zamzows Show, Callie Zamzow sits down with Cory McClymmonds, Zamzows Director of Procurement, for an engaging new episode, "Trends, Products and Pets." Together, they dive into Cory’s pivotal role with the company, including his travels to trade shows each year to discover and secure the best products for our customers. Plus, they answer a Speakpipe question about heating mats!

This week on The Zamzows Show, Callie Zamzow talks with Charon Mazloomi, the dynamic store manager of our top volume store, Chinden. In a new episode, "Seasonal Changes At Chinden" together, they dive into what makes this store so special—from its unique layout to the incredible energy Charon and her team bring to our largest greenhouse. They also discuss how the incredible greenhouse transforms i...

On this week's episode, "The Girl Scouts of Silver Sage," where Callie Zamzow sits down with Anne Leinonen, Retail Operations Coordinator for The Girl Scouts of Silver Sage in Boise. Also, featured in the photo with Callie is Kizmet Beasley, Corporate and Donor Relations Coordinator. Together, they discuss the inspiring new initiatives led by the Girl Scouts, including their upcoming Join-A-Thon o...

In this week’s episode, “Breaking Records & Inspiring Minds,” world record All-Star David Rush joins host Callie Zamzow to explore his journey of setting over 300 world records! 🏆 David, an Idaho local and professional speaker, shares his insights on developing the right mindset to achieve big goals, breaking down barriers, and building resilience. Beyond his record-breaking feats, David also...

In this week’s episode of The Zamzows Show, titled “Busting Bat Myths,” host Callie Zamzow is joined by guest Brad Stokes, University of Idaho Extension Educator, for an exploration of the fascinating—and often misunderstood—world of bats! 🦇 Together, they uncover what makes these creatures so remarkable, dispelling myths and misconceptions that often cast bats in an unfair light. Tune in to lear...

In our newest episode, "Growing Gorgeous Hydrangeas," Callie Zamzow is joined by Skye Hamilton, the "Hydrangea Queen" of Hamilton House Designs, for an in-depth discussion on all things hydrangea. Together, they talked about Skye's essential tips for hydrangea care, which varieties thrive in our region, and what you should be doing right now to ensure beautiful blooms next season. Whether you're n...

In our newest episode of the Zamzows Show, "Winter Houseplant Survival Guide," Callie Zamzow hosts Lindsi Hansen, Green Goods Manager of the original Zamzows store on Fairview Avenue. They had a lively conversation about how to care for houseplants as we transition into winter, including tips on what to look for when moving plants inside, adding the right light sources, potting different houseplan...

Check out this week’s episode, "Treasure Valley Tree Talk," where Callie Zamzow sits down with Lance Davisson, Director of the Treasure Valley Canopy Network. Together, they explore the Canopy Tree Network and share how you can get involved in our local arboreal community. They also highlight some incredible tree-focused initiatives happening right here in the Treasure Valley. Don't miss this insi...

In our newest episode of The Zamzows Show, “Lessons About Lawns,” Callie Zamzow welcomes her brother, Jos Zamzow, for an entertaining and insightful conversation about lawn care for locals. Together, they reminisce with family stories and dive into lessons learned through decades of experience. They also break down the key differences between popular products we offer in-store and drop a couple of...