North Idaho Experience

In this episode of  The North Idaho Experience , we sit down with Sheriff Bob Norris and  County Commissioner Bruce Mattare  to discuss emergency preparedness, wildfire evacuation laws, scams, and public safety  in North Idaho. 🏔️🚨 🚨 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Wildfire Evacuations – Your rights, responsibilities & what local law enforcement will (and won’t) do during an emergency. 🔥🏠 ✅ Scams &...

🚀 **Stay Connected Anywhere with Starlink & Solar Power!** 🌍🔋 In this episode of *The North Idaho Experience*, we sit down with Alex Mallory and Andrew Cole from Starbat to explore a **game-changing portable internet solution** for backcountry enthusiasts, preppers, first responders, and remote workers! 🌲📡 🔹 **What You'll Learn:** ✅ How Starbat's **solar-powered battery system...

In this powerful episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, we sit down with Theresa Hart, founder of New Beginnings, and Drew McConnell, the program manager, to discuss an inspiring mission to support veterans in need. Theresa's son, Nick Newby, made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Iraq, and his legacy lives on through New Beginnings, a veteran support organization providing esse...

Join us as we sit down with professional bass fisherman Brandon Palanuik to uncover the secrets of bass fishing in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Learn from an expert about the best bass fishing spots, tournament strategies, tackle tips, and the thriving fishing community in North Idaho. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting, this podcast is packed with insights on catching trophy bas...

🚨 Should women be in law enforcement? A former federal agent joins us to discuss the realities of being a female officer in a male-dominated field. In this deep dive, we talk about training, challenges, and whether women have a place in law enforcement. 👮‍♀️ Our guest, a former Homeland Security agent, shares behind-the-scenes stories from her career—ranging from counter-proliferation investigat...

🔴 In this insightful interview, Mark Kuta, a serial entrepreneur, shares his inspiring journey of building CDA Giant—a groundbreaking media platform rooted in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Discover how he’s creating a media empire that promotes connection, empowerment, and community values while challenging the biases of legacy media. Explore the CDA Giant’s focus on local stories, arts, culture, an...

🔴 Discover the rich flavors and community spirit of North Idaho in this episode featuring Aaron Sierra of Sierra Ranch Chili. Learn how a passion for food and flavor turned into a thriving business serving award-winning all-meat chili with six unique peppers. Aaron shares his journey, from his first chili recipe to running a storefront and catering events, all while preserving the heart of the co...

🔴 Get an inside look at the cutting-edge innovations in self-defense ammunition with Joshua and Kyle from G9 Defense. Based in Post Falls, Idaho, this revolutionary company is transforming the firearms industry with their patented designs. Learn how their unique ammo offers unparalleled performance, precision, and reliability in critical situations. This episode dives into the science, the missio...

Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Heather Gallegos from Heat Praxia, a community founded on personal growth through the practice of sauna, cold plunge, near infrared therapy, and breathwork. If you follow us, you know we love getting real hot and real cold - it’s kind of a thing in North Idaho. Heat Praxia is THE spot in Coeur d’Alene for traditional saunas, cold plunges, and red light ther...

🔴 Dive into the riveting discussion of the unexplained events gripping the nation in this thought-provoking podcast episode. From strange micro-fogs laced with particles to terrorist incidents and mysterious drones, we dissect what the government might not be telling us. Featuring insights from retired General Blaine Holt, this episode explores potential connections, psychological impacts, and wh...

🔴 Seth Horst and Eric Boardman sit down with Justin Klitch, owner of Flagship Soap Company. Justin is a Veteran and current LEO in Idaho. After a great friend of his passed away from cancer, Justin decided to pursue making all-natural soap and beard products. We also talked about issues facing local law enforcement and crime trends. Justin shared the tragic story of the call that put him in a des...

Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Dave and Jamieleigh Womach for one of our most fun episodes ever. We had 3 parrots in the studio showing off their tricks while we talked about Dave and Jamie’s very unconventional lifestyle as professional illusionists. They incorporated the parrots into their act, which led them to their other passion - bird training. Yes, apparently you can also train ch...

🔴 Ever wondered what it’s REALLY like to live and work in North Idaho? Seth Horst and Eric Boardman sit down with Brett Nelson, current Undersheriff of Kootenai County, Idaho. Brett has over 30 years of experience in Law Enforcement, most of which was in an extremely busy department in southern California. Brett was well respected working as a street level cop (goon), and carries that same mental...

🔴 Ever wondered what it’s REALLY like to live and work in North Idaho? This week, Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with  TJ White, owner of Wooby Hoody, a Sandpoint-based company that makes light-weight hoodies and sleeping bags for people who love the outdoors. TJ talks about his 7 deployments overseas during the GWOT, including a time when he was almost killed by a suic*de bomber. After leav...

In this video, Brigadier General Blaine Holt dives deep into the mysterious drone sightings across the U.S. Are these incidents a potential nuclear threat or just advanced technology? Learn what these events could mean for national security and global stability. Brigadier General Holt shares expert insights, evidence, and the potential dangers you need to know. Stay informed and prepared as we unc...

🔴 Ever wondered what it’s REALLY like to live and work in North Idaho? Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Matt Anderson, owner of Lakeside Crossfit in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Matt has been a long-time participant and competitor in Crossfit and he brings a depth of knowledge and experience to his new gym. Lakeside Crossfit will offer group classes, 24 hour gym access, sauna, cold plunge, and a...

Seth Horst and Eric Boardman sit down with Dan, a former Marine Corps F18 Captain, to talk about the career that all kids dream of at one point in their lives. Dan’s Dad was a fighter pilot in Vietnam and we spent some time discussing the differences in the wars they each fought in as well. Dan has almost 300 carrier landings under his belt, which is an impressive feat! We talked about life onboar...

Nate Schafer   https://bigcabin.com/ Summery / Comments: Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Nate Schafer to talk about his path from prison time to business owner and competitive bodybuilder. Nate is a wealth of information when it comes to fitness, nutrition, business and motivation. Nate shares his story of growing up in North Idaho on the wrong side of the law, how he found God in prison,...

Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Truc Ellen to discuss her move from California to Idaho. Truc connected with us after finding our Youtube channel and has been an amazing addition to the community since she moved up here. Truc shares how she’s been able to quickly integrate into the community, make friends, and explore everything North Idaho has to offer. Truc also talks about her legal im...

Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Brigadier General Blaine Holt, USAF Retired, to discuss his efforts on making Kootenai County safer in disaster scenarios through the Kootenai Stability and Resilience Group, a model of preparedness for other counties across the US. General Holt also discusses current geopolitics, conspiracy theories (facts?), whether or not the US is prepared for large sca...

Join us as we dive into the historic 2024 election results! From Trump’s victory to key outcomes in Idaho and local propositions, we’re breaking down what this means for our state and the nation. We discuss voter turnout, shifts in public opinion, impacts on education, Second Amendment rights, and what’s next for our communities. Whether you’re interested in local insights or national trends, this...

Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Chris Aboussafy, retired Phoenix PD Sergeant for the elite Fugitive Apprehension and Investigations Detail (FAID).  They discuss how the unit took down up to 600 criminals a year using trapdoor tactics and high-tech surveillance, combined with overwhelming force and total surprise, resulting in shockingly low use of force incidents. And yes, there were flas...

Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Jake and Ryan from Shoot2Hunt to talk about their podcast, which focuses on making better shooters for the sole purpose of hunting. Jake and Ryan also own Unknown Munitions, a Post Falls, Idaho based company that manufactures custom, long-range rifles and components, custom Cerakoting, and custom ammunition. They built the round that shattered the world rec...

Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Kate Hartley, attorney for the Pacific Justice Institute, to discuss 1st amendment violations, Title 7, Freedom of Religion, and parental rights in the state of Idaho. They discuss several ongoing court cases in Idaho, which are sure to ruffle some feathers. This is going to be a very controversial podcast so buckle up! Links: https://pacificjustice.org/ Sp...

Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Dr. John Thurston, owner of North Idaho Ketamine and TMS, to discuss a rather novel approach to the treatment of depression, anxiety and PTSD. They answer some of the tough questions regarding the recent rise in use of Ketamine among First Responders and Veterans, how it affects the brain and body, and if Ketamine treatment is safe for everyone. Seth used K...