Kestrel Country Podcast

Jesse and Mike discuss how Jesse got into logging, some stories from his logging career, and what he is up to now! Jesse and his wife Ashley, live on a farm outside of Potlatch.  Listen to Ashley discuss the Spunky Farmhouse on episode 79 ! Follow us on our various Instagram Channels; KestrelCountry KestrelRealtyGroup

Nick and Mike discuss generational hunting in the midwest and the differences in hunting in Idaho. Nick moved to Idaho from Wisonsin and discusses bow hunting, elk hunting, and white tail. Follow us on our various Instagram Channels; KestrelCountry KestrelRealtyGroup

Levi Wintz is the Director of Operations at Wintz Company, working alongside his dad, Mark Wintz as President. Wintz Company has been working on the Woodbury Development located on the North side of Moscow.  "Woodbury was built off the idea that we have an opportunity to create something that can be beautiful, inspiring, and special for the residents of Moscow. This is where your kids will gr...

Tim Van Dyken joins Mike to discuss getting into hunting! From Tim's own background of discovering a love for hunting to what he hopes to accomplish with Field to Flame.  Follow him on instagram @field_to_flame  Follow us on our various Instagram Channels; KestrelCountry KestrelRealtyGroup

Eric E joins Mike to talk about being a musician in Moscow ID. Visit Eric's website here and see his schedule.  Be sure to listen to Eric's music on Spotify, Amazon , or Apple Music . You can also find him on facebook and youtube . Follow us on our various Instagram Channels; KestrelCountry KestrelRealtyGroup

Ellis Eifert joins Mike for the 100th episode!  Ellis owns Eifert Law and specializes in estate planning.  On episode 53, he goes into depth discussing a trust and putting your home in a trust. But on this episode Mike and Ellis discuss local rafting, hunting, 4h pigs, and including the kids on the adventures.  They also hit on a little bit of estate planning! Follow us on our various Instagram Ch...

Michal Carnahan joins Kathryn to discuss music.  With a background in jazz, Michal discusses her vocal career in Portland and what brought her back to Moscow.  She offers voice lessons to women and girls.  For more information visit her website . You can also find her on youtube and instagram . Follow us on our various Instagram Channels; KestrelCountry KestrelRealtyGroup

Replay from Season 1 Episode 10; Dr. Chris Schlect joins us and discusses the history of the Nez Perce.  "On the tours that I lead, I point to petroglyphs on the snake river that are as old as the Great Pyramid of Cheops." Dr. Schlect received a BA in history from WSU, an MA in history from the U of I, and a Ph. D in history from WSU.  He is a Fellow of History at New Saint Andrews Colle...

Crystal Comis, owner of The Coffee Truck, joins us to discuss her Grand Opening and how she got started! From her history with coffee in the Seattle area to finding a local roaster in Potlatch, having her kids involved, and her battle to conquer croissants, there's a lot of laughs and a lot discussed! Be sure to swing by The Coffee Truck Sept 5th- 7am for her Grand Opening! Follow us on our v...

This week we have Darren Doane joining Mike on the podcast.  They chat film making, content creation, finding opportunity, and his move to Moscow. Darren has created music videos, feature films, documentaries, his own podcast (The Doanecast), and much more . "The Doane Creative Agency is a full service Content Communication/Brand Architecting entity. From the biggest most influential musical...

Ed Faulkner grew up in the Pacific Northwest and after joining the Navy came back to the area.  He and his wife have lived in and around the Moscow area for 30+ years.  He discusses the outdoors with Mike and Idaho Backcountry Veterans, which is a not-for-profit that was launched in 2017. To learn more about it head to Backcountryveterans.org. Follow us on our various Instagram Channels; KestrelCo...

Jim Lawrence, a new transplant to Moscow, joins Mike on the podcast and discusses his experience through college football, three Rose Bowl games, and professional football. He discusses his work experience through home developments, building, and market trends. Unfortunately the end is cut off as we dealt with some more SD card problems, but definitely worth a listen for all of Jim's experien...

Sean Bohnet joins Mike to discuss the Music Academy he runs in Moscow Idaho (along with a lot of other rabbit trails!) Be sure to visit their website and contact them for what lessons/classes are available!  "Here’s the fact:  You’re not tone deaf or musically disabled – you just need training." "Bohnet Music Academy was founded upon the desire to offer quality music lessons for chi...

Hannah Grieser   has loved photography since 5th grade and gives us the story of how she got into it.  Her creative skills expand beyond photography to art and design and she utilizes those for her work as senior graphic designer at Lightcast. Be sure to listen for a few of her tips in organizing photos and shooting with your iphone! She has lived in Moscow on and off for the majority of her life...

Ryan Smeets moved to Moscow three summers ago and is the CEO and founder of EARN, a company that works to place nurses. Ryan also serves on the board of Advance Idaho. From EARN "As CEO of EARN, Ryan is responsible for targeting the best partnerships for the company. His desire to impact nurses originates from being a sickly child since most of his early adult interaction was with his parents...

Mike goes solo and gives an update on the current real estate market as we're half way through the year. So if you've had the question, "What's happening in the market?” Or said, “I’ll wait to buy when prices drop." Be sure to give this a listen! Mike Church is the broker and owner of Kestrel Realty Group as well as the host of the Kestrel Country Podcast. Follow us on our...

Annie Rench shares her experience in training, fitness, and nutrition. Homegrown in the area, Annie lives in Moscow with her husband, Gabe, and three kids. She discusses eating real food, workouts, and her classes at NIAC. Be sure to follow her account on instagram for great tips! @anniemrench Follow us on our various Instagram Channels; KestrelCountry KestrelRealtyGroup

Morgan and Ashleigh Barendregt have done a wonderful job of adding charm to their 90s home here in Moscow. DIYers who moved back to Moscow from Canada, they have lots of wonderful practical advice on what steps to take before jumping in. With experience in construction for Morgan and photography for Ashley, they've brought a bright, light, English-influenced style to their home.  Listen up fo...

Donn Morse joins Mike and Jed Whitling on the podcast to discuss the story of Old Goat Lures (located here on the Palouse), hunting, and fishing.  Head to Old Goat Lures for more info and to purchase! A little bit about Old Goat Lures from their website: "In July of 2014, after over 25 years of service, Microsoft handed me (and 18,000 coworkers) the pink slip. ​Looking back, it was the best t...

Kirk Brower with Exodus Rafting joins Mike to talk about white water rafting in Idaho. Idaho has more miles of river than any other state in the lower 48. If you've been looking for an exciting adventure to take the family on this summer, contact Exodus! Exodus Rafting Follow us on our various Instagram Channels; KestrelCountry KestrelRealtyGroup

Marty Shaw flew F-18s off of aircraft carriers for the Navy, worked as an instructor, and flew commercially for Alaska Airlines.  He discusses what it's like to live in Moscow and work as a pilot. And if you've had a kid thinking about flying, be sure to listen and see what Marty advises. Follow us on our various Instagram Channels; KestrelCountry KestrelRealtyGroup

Dr. Gordon Wilson joins Mike and Kathryn to discuss what's living in your own backyard and how to enjoy it and teach your kids to love it! Dr. Wilson is the narrator of the Riot and the Dance Series, a Senior Fellow of Natural History at New Saint Andrews College, author of "A Different Shade of Green," and much more!  Watch the Riot and the Dance on Amazon Follow us on our various...

Lindsey lives outside of Moscow with her husband and three kids in their old 1890s home.  She has her certificate in interior design, authored Psalms for Trials, and taught rhetoric at Logos School.  She discusses how to incorporate light and texture into your home.  Whether you're building from scratch, remodeling, or decorating; her tips can be employed in all areas! Follow us on our variou...

If you are considering camping for the first time, you'll want to listen to Olivia's tips on what to invest in and how to get started! We discuss camping with littles to what food to pack and some good gear tips! To book and check out Idaho campsites head here .  Information from cell service to bathrooms etc.. is available. Follow us on our various Instagram Channels; KestrelCountry Kes...

Stefan and Jason both serve on the board of Advance Idaho which is an enterprise built to cultivate economic opportunities in Latah County, the Palouse, and Idaho. They join Mike on the podcast to discuss working remotely in Moscow as well as the work of Advance Idaho. Stefan Haney from Vantage International   is a business and technology leader with over two decades of experience in e-commerce, s...