The Boise Bubble Podcast

If you're under the age of 80 and don't inherently enjoy deception and battle, then buying a car is likely not at the top of your list of ways to have fun. Adding to the distastefulness of the task is how COVID has impacted prices of new and used cars by disrupting supply chain issues. In this episode we speak with local car sales veteran Ivan Suquet from Audi of Boise, who offers insight into all...

Did you realize there's a national home improvement/house-flipping TV show based in our city? No? Well, we're excited to put you in the know! The Boise Boys is a unique HGTV gem that highlights Boise, tangibly raises the bar of home offerings, and gives us a good chuckle in the process. In this episode we meet with co-creators and partners Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson to talk about the show,...

It might as well be a verb, because Treefort has grown from a dope music festival to a killer city-wide showcase of what makes Idaho and Boise amazing: music, food, drink, art, stories, kids events, and even yoga! It's such a local staple that the city of Boise honored it with the title of "Cultural Ambassador" in 2015. As amazing an event as it is, it's also a little intimidating trying to figure...

In a time of economic uncertainty, head-spinning growth, and evolving community identities, people often wonder “Who’s steering this ship?” In this episode we lean on an expert in this arena, former mayor of Meridian Tammy de Weerd, to demystify the role of mayor, explain the dynamics of local government, provide insight into city planning and development, and offer her forecast of Meridian’s next...

Making friends seems to be no easier than it was when we were kids. Many of us have struggled to make meaningful connections in our adult lives. In this bubblette we share a few of our thoughts and experiences in the friendship arena, offer some lessons we've learned along the way, and point you towards a couple of tools that might help you in your efforts to start and cultivate lasting friendship...

Chatting with one of Boise’s celebrities, Mark Anderson of The Grill Dads. Mark is known for his Food Network series as well as winning “Guys Big Project”. You may also recognize him from his regular appearances on the Today Show, and his substantial social media pages. In this episode Mark shares with us snippets of his journey from advertising to grilling to Food Network Star - and what it’s rea...

People in the Valley have strong feelings right now about the housing market, the direction things seem to be progressing, and the implications of rising home prices. In this episode we have our friend Jesse Taff of Waypoint Real Estate Group to unpack concerns, talk about trends, and discuss the question of whether or not we’re in a bubble? He’ll also share advice for sellers and buyers to be mor...

This episode is the first in a series of off-week mini-conversations called "Bonus Bubbles". In these we'll touch topics not necessarily tied to the Treasure Valley. In this episode, Shane talks about a recent life event of quitting his job (after over 10 years!), some thoughts on employer-employee relationships, and offers a few lessons-learned. If you're considering a similar career shift, you m...

A candid discussion on the importance of continuing to date throughout a relationship. We run through some of the reasons why it’s been so beneficial, some of our suggestions for making them more intentional, and also some of our very favorite dating options in the Treasure Valley. We touch on Shane’s weird phobia. And, as a bonus, mention our favorite local sex shops.

Ikea. Nordstrom. IN-N-OUT! Living in the fastest growing city in America means….development! In this second installment of our conversation with Boise Dev’s Don Day, we chat about what development is coming to the Boise area. Which national businesses he expects to see. And those he does not plan on heading our direction. We discuss the new growth in Meridian Downtown including it’s new urban livi...

In this first episode of a two part series, we sit down with Don Day of BoiseDev. We discuss how this locally owned news outlet came to be and what need it fills in the Treasure Valley. We chat about the nature of development here and how residents get their news. We also discuss the new BoiseDev offering - the daily “Idaho First” publication. We invite listeners to ponder the idea of news sourced...

First impressions have a real impact that affects the future of a relationship. Being in the Treasure Valley for so long can make us forget those first few experiences that quietly shaped our future, what we first loved about this place, or what we struggled with. In this episode, we’ll share some of those experiences from people who have come to Idaho from very different places -east coast, west...

A follow up to Episode 004 wherein we and our guest, Tyler Sisson, talked about the outdoors. After finishing that conversation, we felt we should have shared more recommendations for beginner hikes and outdoor day trips. Here we share a handful you’ll appreciate that are close to home.

COVID has limited our ability to travel, but in doing so has provided us an opportunity to explore our home state. Idaho is flush with options for day trips and stay-cations that are both memorable and affordable. In this episode we share ways you can discover new family favorites and romantic excursions with the help of a resident expert, Katie with Traveling Spud.

An introductory discussion about the Idaho outdoors, the mountains, what makes them special, how to enjoy them responsibly, and which resources can help you get started.

This week we sit down with Alex Milles at Boifood media and discuss all things food in the Treasure Valley. We discuss some of our favorite spots around town as well the overall restaurant industry here in Idaho. If you want to hear more about the state of food in the Treasure Valley, go check out Alex's podcast "The Table Rock", available everywhere. Follow him @boifood

A jumping-off point for a charged topic that affects us all. How do we tackle such a grizzly bear? Well, let’s start by listening to stories, then maybe questioning those we tell ourselves. Comments and stories from people on both sides of the issue, shared by members of the community.

An introduction to the podcast, it’s purpose, your hosts and their background, and a glimpse of what’s to come.

The Boise Bubble Podcast is a look into one of the fastest growing cities in America, from the perspective of the people lucky enough to live here. Issues and topics that interest and impact our entire Treasure Valley community, from food, to urban adventures, to exploring the Idaho wilderness, to the complicated and captivating experiences of the people you pass every day. Shane and Natalie Plumm...