North Idaho Experience

In this episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, we sit down with law enforcement officer Kyle Farrell to discuss the realities of policing in Washington State, the dramatic shift in crime and policy, and why many officers are choosing to live in Idaho while working across state lines. From pursuit laws and rising crime rates to family values, freedom, and relocating to North Idaho, this con...

This powerful episode of the North Idaho Experience dives deep into mental health, resilience, and human performance with psychotherapist Matt Quackenbush. From post-traumatic growth (PTG) to hormone optimization, sleep science, and real-life healing strategies, this conversation delivers actionable insights for anyone looking to level up their life. Matt shares how trauma can become a catalyst fo...

This powerful episode of North Idaho Experience shares a raw, real-life story of addiction, recovery, and redemption. Jessica opens up about her years battling meth and substance abuse, encounters with law enforcement, and the turning point that led her to sobriety. This emotional interview dives into the realities of addiction, the impact on family, and what it truly takes to rebuild your life. I...

Discover the truth about the vacation rental and Airbnb market in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in this in-depth conversation with Kevan Turner of Simple Warm Stay, a short-term rental management company that is redefining the Airbnb experience. In this episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, we dive into how vacation rental management works, how to create unforgettable guest experiences, and what i...

In this episode of North Idaho Experience, we sit down with Pete Wegman and Matt Vogel from Guitars for Vets, a national nonprofit helping veterans heal through the power of music. The North Idaho chapter is providing free guitar lessons, mentorship, and instruments to veterans struggling with PTSD, depression, and the transition to civilian life. Music has long been recognized as a powerful thera...

In this episode of North Idaho Experience, we sit down with Cage Hendry, a North Idaho native, Marine Corps veteran, and the founder of GreenLine Excavation. Cage shares his journey from growing up in North Idaho to serving overseas as a Marine security guard and eventually building a fast-growing excavation business back home We dive into his time stationed in Finland, deployment experiences in I...

In this episode of the North Idaho Experience, we sit down with BZ from North Idaho Arms to break down the latest updates on suppressor laws, the removal of the federal tax stamp, current ATF wait times, and what it all means for gun owners in Idaho and Washington. We also dive deep into Washington gun laws, proposed legislation, 11% firearm taxes, magazine bans, safe storage mandates, and how pol...

In this episode of North Idaho Experience, we sit down with Matt Shandy, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and professor at Gracie Barra Hayden, to dive deep into how Jiu Jitsu transforms confidence, mindset, discipline, and everyday life. Matt shares his powerful journey through martial arts, MMA promotion, competitive Jiu Jitsu, and teaching — including lessons learned from street encounters, compe...

Thinking about building a custom home in North Idaho? In this in-depth podcast, we sit down with Jon and Spencer from NIE Custom Homes to break down the entire custom home building process — from framing and foundation details to finishes, change orders, and choosing the right builder. We cover real-world lessons from active builds, including how to avoid bad builders, why trust and integrity matt...

Former Bay Area police officer Nick McCarthy shares a raw, unfiltered account of a life-altering officer-involved shooting, the mental toll of modern policing, and why he founded the Code 33 Project after relocating to Idaho. In this episode of North Idaho Experience, Nick breaks down the realities of proactive street policing, leadership failures, PTSD, accountability, and mentoring the next gene...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of North Idaho Experience, Eric and Seth sit down with Eric’s mom, Terry Ferguson, a retired Spokane Police Department officer with 25 years in law enforcement. Terry shares raw, unfiltered stories from her career as a female police officer in the 1980s–2000s, including being shot in the line of duty, working patrol, major crimes, undercover vice operat...

In this powerful episode of North Idaho Experience, we sit down with Mike “Ox” Ochsner, a leading expert in brain science, human performance, and firearms training, to break down how neuroscience, vision training, and stress response directly impact real-world gunfighting, tactical decision-making, and everyday life. Mike is the author of Real World Gunfight Training, Red Dot Mastery, and The ADHD...

In this episode of North Idaho Experience, we sit down with Ryan Jacobson, a former U.S. Army Captain, Iraq and Afghanistan combat veteran, and former North Idaho law enforcement officer. Ryan shares raw, unfiltered stories from deploying during 9/11, leading troops overseas, surviving ambushes, and later transitioning into high-risk narcotics enforcement and SWAT operations back home. This episod...

From immigrating to America at just nine years old to becoming one of the top Jersey Mike’s franchise owners in the nation, Ivan Pinchuk’s story is the definition of the American Dream. In this episode of North Idaho Experience, Ivan shares how hard work, discipline, community involvement, and entrepreneurial mindset helped him and his family build multiple top-performing businesses in North Idaho...

In this episode of The Judicial Watch on North Iaho Experience, we sit down with Stan Mortensen, Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney, for an inside look at how the Idaho judicial system really works. Stan breaks down the role of the county prosecutor, the differences between magistrate and district judges, how judges are selected and retained, and why judicial discretion and sentencing laws matte...

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In this powerful episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, we sit down with Elaine Damschen, a lifelong North Idaho local, entrepreneur, and author of the memoir “Made in Vietnam: My Epic American Journey.” Elaine shares an unforgettable story rooted in the Vietnam War, immigration, identity, and healing—along with her real-world perspective on entrepreneurship in North Idaho and why the regi...

Welcome to North Idaho Experience! In this episode, we sit down with John and Austin from our North Idaho real estate team to talk about their brand-new outdoor lifestyle podcast and channel: The Next Ridge — a show built around hunting, outdoor living, mindset, and life in North Idaho & Montana.  This conversation goes deep. John and Austin share powerful stories from their time in the U.S. A...

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Retired Brigadier General Blaine Holt joins North Idaho Experience for a high-level, no-fluff conversation about Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, narco-terrorism, cartel warfare, and global power shifts. Dave, Eric, and Blaine break down the geopolitical shockwaves of capturing an illegitimate leader tied to cartel operations—and what that means for China, Russia, Iran, Taiwan, Japan, and the future of...

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