The Boise Bubble Podcast

Natalie was asked to be the first guest on the brand new West Ada School District Podcast . We decided to joint release the episode on The Boise Bubble . In this discussion, Natalie is interviewed by Ken Hyde, West Ada School District communication specialist, and Katie Rhodenbaugh, West Ada Community Liaison Coordinator. They open up with discussion about moving into the start of school and how t...

During COVID Natalie crossed paths with Parker Harger of the non-profit _So Good! _( sogood.org ) while they were both helping provide teachers from various schools with lunch on a regular basis. That was our first contact with his organization and we’ve since been able to learn much more. So Good! ’s mission is pretty simple: do good for good’s sake. No other reason necessary, just be nice to oth...

Join us for a conversation with Christina Bruce-Benion who is the Executive Director of local foundation The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights . You Idaho history enthusiasts will recall the Center’s namesake, Bill Wassmuth, was a key player in the battle against the notorious white supremacist group, the Aryan Nation, in the northern Idaho area throughout the 80’s and 90’s, he himself being the ta...

As a couple married for over 20 years, we’ve had lots of discussions about time, how we spend it, how we divy it up, and how we support each other in our efforts to recharge. We’ve gone through the challenging years of small kids and know intimately how much you can lose yourself for years in the role of a parent and spouse. Pile on top of that starting careers, rendering service, and maintaining...

Natalie had an incredible idea recently to start a new family tradition. On a recent date night we were talking about the scenario of an asteroid hitting the earth and having one last evening before impact. How would we spend those last few hours? The idea had legs and we decided to try it out with our kids. The first part of the episode was recorded the day of the event. We talk about the idea in...

In this episode we speak with Karyn Levin of the non-profit Global Gardens of Boise , who have been operating in the Valley for almost 20 years. Global Gardens promotes community supported agriculture, or CSA. What that means is connecting small local farmers directly to the consumer through a vegetable subscription service. The unique thing about how they do it is that the farmers they focus on a...

In this episode, we’re speaking with September Frogley of the group Connection Is The Cure . This local group’s mission is to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. These two intertwined issues are affecting so many of our loved ones and neighbors. Just a cursory peek into the dismal statistics will show you that this is a new epidemic that touches every religion, political party...

“Idaho has given you a place to dream. What can you give Idaho?” If you are looking for a way to give back, this episode is for you. May 1st through the 4th is “Idaho Gives”, a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center designed to bring the state together, raising money and awareness for Idaho non-profits. We sit down with Kevin Bailey, CEO of the Idaho Nonprofit Center, to discuss what Idaho Giv...

Natalie was recently invited to be a guest on local “Soul Ascend Podcast”. Jen and Megan focus on serious success manifesting. It was such a fun discussion that we are duel releasing it! “Are you confused about how to build a connected community with all the social media noise and distractions out there? If so, fear no longer because in today's #soulascendpodcast episode, we interview Community Ba...

LIVE from Treefort, yet again! In this episode we were happy to host Boise mayor Lauren McLean and her husband Scott. After sitting next to them at a Lumineers concert and seeing them have such a great time together, we knew we wanted to get to know them more as a couple. During the discussion we focus on the two of them as a couple married for over 20 years with kids, jobs, hopes and dreams, and...

Treefort 11 - Big Changes Treefort Music Fest is one of the largest events that Boise boasts, and it is nationally recognized as being pretty badass. In this, the 11th year, there will be some MAJOR changes. Aside from the over 500 BANDS performing, there’s a new main stage area, completely new venues, new “fort options”, and new drinking rules (hint: Ale Fort just got a lot cooler). Marissa Lovel...

In this episode we speak with Nick Grove, the Director of the Meridian Library District, regarding the petition to dissolve the Meridian Library District. A group of less than 100 local citizens filed the petition on the grounds of inappropriate content in the children's section of the library, lack of transparency in funding, and the removal of the public comment section of board meetings. Nick a...

Spring is nigh upon us, and if you want to plant a home garden, now is the time to start thinking about it. Commercial agriculture is one of Idaho's claim to fame, and lucky for you, those conditions are great for personal gardening as well. For those of us who are just beginning our gardening journey, the whole process can be daunting. Katie Battazzo of Front Yard Fresh is our garden coach who is...

In this raw, impromptu conversation, Shane interviews Natalie about the realities of being a social media public figure. From the perks of the job to the extreme negatives- they touch on last summer's public situation of mistaken identity after a fatal hit-and-run, being a local leader during Covid, random men sharing inappropriate photos of themselves, and the myriad other things people might not...

Raising kids is always an adventure, and doing it during Idaho winters is especially challenging. In this episode we chat with Becca Bailey of the website and social media accounts “Boise with Kids”. We talk about some of our tried and true ways for engaging our children in the Treasure Valley, some of the difficulties with finding friends as young parents, and the importance of giving each other...

Goodbye 2022 and Happy New year 2023! Some years are better than others, and this last one was definitely a mixed bag, but it trended positive. Shane and Natalie reflect on their individual journeys through the past year, what they accomplished, and some of their struggles- changes in relationships, dealing with grief, success on the mountain, and healthier dialogue. Narrowing down to what they re...

Idaho is trending towards being a state that prefers “camps”. Camps that simplify people into groups of beliefs such as politics, religion, and sexual orientation. Where once we were all neighbors, now we tend to first ask which camps someone belongs to before we agree to treat them with mutual respect. But what of the Idahoans who don’t fit neatly into a single-word box of beliefs? More intriguin...

In time for the holidays, we gather in front of the fire in our living room to chat with Idaho Statesman food contributor Amos Rothstein. From fry sauce to Basque food, we talk about a few of the dishes in town that have made indelible impressions on the community and on us personally. We also decided on a new holiday that we believe Idaho should institute in 2023. #GarfieldDay

In this duel release episode with “The Something Businessy Podcast”, Natalie sits down with Frannie Wilson of Ampersand Studios to chat. Both Natalie and Frannie are Boise entrepreneurs who occasionally get together to brain dump and manic vent. So why not talk about Entrepreneurism (Entrepreneurship?) in this same freeform style? Ever want to know the chaos behind the appearance of success? This...

In a recent impromptu Instagram live, Natalie shared her thoughts about some of her difficulties dealing over the years with cruel messages from those who classify themselves on social media as “Christian”. This was her most popular live to date and according to the hundreds of messages and DM’s she received, definitely resonated with people. Seeing the difference between “Christ-Like Christians”...

How do we handle difficult conversations when opinions differ? It’s been clear for a while that Idaho, and the rest of the United States, have struggled to come to the table on divisive topics. Whether it’s in political debates, or around the kitchen table. In this episode, we talk with local Alexis Morgan, an Organizational Culture Consultant about this disconnect. Alexis and Shane come with thei...

Idaho has a lot of historical spots, but often they are not very accessible unless you’re ready to really put in some serious effort. Shane and Mark Iverson of Idahistory decided they were going to spend a weekend getting to some of the hardest to reach ghost mines. (Natalie wasn’t thrilled as she is 100% sure the mines are haunted.) Some of their exploration include the Sunken ghost town of Roose...

A lot of us in the Treasure Valley are looking at the housing market and economy and just asking “What the F**k?”. We decided to invite back experienced Real Estate investor and Idaho Realtor Jesse Taff to follow up from our 2021 conversation. Also joining us is mortgage and loan specialist Bryce Gonser. Together we chat about interest rates, the accurate definition of a recession, and this swift...

Idaho in Autumn is damn near perfection. So let’s talk about some ways to spend it. Katie with Traveling Spud joins for a backyard for pit chat about some of our very favorite ways to spend Fall. Ideas for both for the adventure lover and the more indoorsy sorts. From Hot Springs to cooking classes. We also talk about one of the newest spots on 8th Street to grab a comfort meal, and also the rise...

After finishing the discussion of why separate bedrooms, Shane and Natalie move into a chat about differing relationship quirks. From separate bank accounts to open marriage. Wearing wedding rings to choosing whether or not to have children. And discussing the one marriage situation neither of them can get behind.