Ever Onward Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What if your annual physical is giving you false confidence? In this episode of Ever Onward, Tommy and co-host Andy Scoggin sit down with  Eric Lyall, MD —an ER-trained physician who founded Peak Personalized Healthcare in Meridian—to break down what he calls the leap from Medicine 2.0 (treat problems when they show up) to Medicine 3.0 (measure risk early, personalize the plan, an...

Send us Fan Mail Cold plunging and sauna aren’t just trends—they’re ancient recovery tools now backed by modern neuroscience, cardiovascular research, and metabolic science. This episode is part of the Ever Onward Podcast’s January Health & Longevity Series, where Tommy Ahlquist and co-host Andy Scoggin explore the habits, science, and mindsets that extend both healthspan and lifespan. Through...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Ever Onward—and the start of a new 2026 format. Each month, Tommy Ahlquist will run a theme-based series with a co-host, beginning with a foundational conversation that frames the topic and sets up the episodes that follow. We’re kicking off the year with Health & Longevity—and Tommy is joined by January’s co-host, Andy Scoggin, CEO of Scoggin Capital Investment, to...

Send us Fan Mail How do you scale across five states and 23 locations without losing the culture that made you successful in the first place? In this episode of Ever Onward , we sit down with Kelly Olson , President and COO of Western States Equipment , to unpack how a legacy Caterpillar dealer has grown into a 1,200-person organization while building a workplace people actually want to stay in. K...

Send us Fan Mail Four murders in Moscow put Idaho at the center of a global spotlight. Former U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit joins us to break down what the public didn’t see inside the Bryan Kohberger investigation —how early clues like the knife sheath DNA and the white Elantra shaped strategy, how federal and state agencies worked together under extreme pressure, and why careful communication matter...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to sell real estate in 2026? According to Elliot Hoyt—former Boise State Bronco, Top 1% Realtor®, and founder of THG Real Estate—the winners aren’t the loudest agents in the room. They’re the ones who lead with value, understand human behavior, and build a modern content engine that earns trust at scale. In this episode, Elliot breaks down the journey from...

Send us Fan Mail What can Idaho business leaders learn from the billion-dollar surge of the WNBA? A lot more than you might think. In this episode, Angela Taylor—Idaho native, former WNBA executive, leadership coach, and founder of The Taylor LEAD Foundation—joins us to break down the habits, culture, and mindset that turn underdogs into champions and organizations into movements. Angela shares th...

Send us Fan Mail For our 100th episode of Ever Onward , Dr. Tommy Ahlquist sits down with Boise radio legend Kevin Miller for one of the most wide-ranging and relevant conversations we’ve ever released — a deep dive into Charlie Kirk, Kanye West, AI, Idaho politics, college sports, and what the future looks like for the next generation of Americans. The episode opens with never-before-told stories...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Senator Codi Galloway to trace a path from classroom to small business to the Idaho Senate, and we use that lens to tackle three urgent pressures in Boise and beyond: public safety and homelessness, foster care, and the cost and speed of building homes. The through-line is simple and powerful—clear standards, faster processes, and compassion that actually helps. C...

Send us Fan Mail A one-room school with three third graders. A teacher living in an RV to reach them through winter. A powerhouse high school on the other side of the state. That’s Idaho’s daily reality—and the backdrop for a quiet surge in K-12 results that’s changing how students read, train, and launch into work. We sit down with Superintendent Debbie Critchfield to unpack the moves behind the...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership isn’t always loud—it’s earned through humility, consistency, and the kind of listening that makes people feel seen. As Tommy Ahlquist shares in his introduction, this conversation has been a long time coming. Coach Wade Anderson isn’t just another guest—he’s one of Tommy’s greatest mentors, a man he calls a legend, a hero, and a friend. “God broke the mold when he made...

Send us Fan Mail Boise is in a renaissance—and not the glossy kind that happens only on brochures. We’re talking about the gritty, sleeves-rolled-up version driven by accurate data, shared ownership, and citizens who show up when roads, schools, and hospitals feel the strain. With TOK Commercial’s managing partner Michael Ballantyne, a seventh-generation Idahoan and pillar of the Treasure Valley,...

Send us Fan Mail Garden City, Idaho is only four square miles—but right now, it feels like the center of the Treasure Valley. With a professional soccer team arriving, the Expo sports park taking shape, and the river and Greenbelt drawing more people every season, the stakes for smart, human‑centered growth have never been higher. We sit down with mayoral candidate and longtime community leader Mo...

Send us Fan Mail What if the story of a city could be read through the choices of one family—what they built, what they preserved, and where they chose to lean in? We sit down with Skip Oppenheimer, chairman and CEO of Oppenheimer Companies, to trace Boise’s evolution from a pioneer outpost to a dynamic regional hub, and to examine how business, philanthropy, and policy intersect when leaders comm...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at our Kerosene event, where they keynoted alongside Tommy Ahlquist, Glenn and Mindy Stearns share their extraordinary journey from adversity to impact. Glenn’s path was anything but easy. Growing up in Maryland with alcoholic parents, he failed fourth grade due to dyslexia and became a father at just 14 years old. After a moment of clarity in a bar, he drove to Cali...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a child who never felt she belonged grows up to create spaces where others can thrive? Dr. Mindi Anderson's journey from trauma to triumph is a masterclass in resilience and purpose. At just thirteen years old, Mindi petitioned to enter foster care to escape an emotionally abusive home environment. This early experience instilled in her a deep understanding...

Send us Fan Mail Matthew Byrd never planned to become a tech entrepreneur. After a devastating car accident ended his football dreams at 16, he briefly toured with a rock band before reluctantly following his father's footsteps into land surveying. What could have been just another job transformed when Byrd discovered laser scanning technology – devices that create precise 3D digital replicas...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to comfort those who've lost everything? For Tom Westall, the "Sagebrush Chaplain," it's about being present when others walk away. In this powerful conversation, Tom shares his extraordinary journey from a 17-year-old Air Force recruit to a military chaplain who escorted thousands of fallen soldiers home to their families during his 24-year s...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when passionate storytellers reimagine a beloved local publication? The answer unfolds in this fascinating conversation with Matthew Rabe and Heather Hamilton-Post, the innovative Publisher and Editor-In-Chief behind ID Guide magazine. The duo reveals how they transformed the former Idaho Magazine into something far more ambitious – a monthly celebration of Idaho&apos...

Send us Fan Mail “When Boise State’s president boldly proclaimed in 2017 that the university could become ‘the Alabama of esports,’ few imagined how quickly that vision would take shape. What began with walk-on players has since transformed into a nationally dominant program—boasting six championships and a reputation as a recruiting powerhouse. In this captivating conversation, Chris ‘Doc’ Haskel...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you refuse to accept "impossible"?  Governor Dirk Kempthorne's remarkable journey from transforming a decimated downtown Boise into a thriving urban center to managing one-fifth of America's land as Secretary of the Interior demonstrates the extraordinary impact of visionary leadership. At 33, Kempthorne ran for mayor of Boise despite politica...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a thriving business while making a lasting impact on your community? Jess Flynn’s journey from reluctant Idaho transplant to respected PR agency CEO is a masterclass in authentic leadership. As Founder and CEO of Red Sky, a Boise-based PR and marketing agency, Jess brings 25 years of journalism and PR expertise to a diverse portfolio of clients. She lead...

Send us Fan Mail Dave McFadyen believes in the power of local roots.  As President and CEO of Trinity Health’s West Region — which includes Saint Alphonsus Health System and Saint Agnes Medical Center — this Boise native brings over 25 years of healthcare leadership experience to some of the industry’s most complex challenges. In this episode, we explore the current realities facing healthcare in...

Send us Fan Mail Jay Tust, former sports director at KTVB and newly appointed leader of Bronco Studios at Boise State Athletics, takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable career journey and exciting new chapter. After 14 award-winning years in broadcasting, Jay reveals how baseball shaped his professional mindset—from overcoming early struggles as "the worst kid in Soundview Little League&...

Send us Fan Mail When Megan Schomer learned her newborn son Corwyn had a combination of three ultra-rare brain malformations, her world was forever changed. Despite no clear diagnosis and no treatment options, Megan and her family chose to live fully, making the most of every moment of Corwyn’s short life. In this deeply moving episode, Megan opens up about the medical journey that followed — one...