The Ranch Podcast

John DiGirolamo is a critically acclaimed author who delves deeply into the underside of many human tragedies that we now face in society. In his most recent book, It's Not About the Devil, he chronicles  three profound individuals doing immense good, one of whom is Idaho's very own Officer David Gomez. Gomez is the co-founder of Fortify Your Kids, an organization focusing on parent tech...

Brandon Durst is a member of the Idaho State GOP party and came in to discuss the platform priorities that the party adopted recently at the state conference. Issues like canceling funding for higher education, eliminating spending on anything outside of the state constitution, eliminating abortion exemptions, and more were issues of great concern for a number of people. I greatly appreciate his t...

Margaret Carmel is a journalist for Boise Dev and recently covered the issues with Chick-fil-A coming into the city of Eagle as well as the Anti-Sanctuary status of the city. There are also several outstanding lawsuits with the city, and some that have been resolved. I always appreciate her local news updates! Enjoy. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and informatio...

Kresta Davis is the Senior Manager of Water Resources for Idaho Power. Idaho Power utilizes cloud seeding to gain more precipitation out of passing winter storms during the winter months. This program is overseen by the Idaho Water Resource Board and has been in operation for roughly three decades. This is a hugely informative episode that brought to light a program that I have never really unders...

Tammie Halcomb is the new executive director of FARE Idaho, a group dedicated to supporting and enhancing the offerings of local food and service industry producers throughout the state of Idaho. FARE Idaho was born out of need, with so many people moving to this incredible state but lacking the awareness of local options. Tammie is fantastic, and I personally work with and patronize several FARE...

Zach Hanson is an American hunter, trapper, and author. His recent book, Turning Feral, chronicles his transition from a commuting tech guy with a failing marriage and vacant days to a family leader in the woods of Idaho who eats what he catches and kills. Although he did not grow up engaged in this deeply primal and enriching life, he was able to find his way into the skills and lifestyle that he...

Scott Brock is an armed service veteran, has been on several presidential security details, and is currently working with local school districts to provide armed security. He is a student of tactics and security and offered a minute by minute breakdown of the Uvalde School tragedy from a security standpoint. This is particularly important to know and understand as some responding officers in the i...

Norm Stewart is the superintendent for Marsing School District in Idaho. It is one of the few school districts in the state of Idaho that doesn't have a supplemental levy and has successfully worked with the community to pass a bond to pay for facilities. They are delivering a high quality education to their students with the support of their rural and agricultural community. Enjoy! The Ranch...

Tom Dayley is an Ada County Commissioner, and as such he is charged with being aware of and planning for water issues in the county. We live in an area that is experiencing both incredible growth as well as huge development of communities that lay outside the borders of cities, meaning the county is in charge of reviewing the developments. The question of water is always at the heart of new and ex...

Raul Garcia is a retired law enforcement officer and currently employed as private armed security at Innovate Academy in Eagle, Idaho. He is a firearm enthusiast and sportsman as well as firearm instructor with Idaho 1032. The Innovate Academy family is certainly lucky to have him. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and...

Larry Callister is a former outdoor education teacher and current Idaho adventurer. He managed his travel blog https://mobygoes.com that chronicled his adventures with his wife in their Ford 4x4 E350 van. His love of nature and exploring are so infectious. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The...

Lori Den Hartog is an Idaho senator and strong supporter of school choice. There has been a large debate nationwide about the viability of our public schools and nature of their curriculum which has driven some people to want public funding for private school options. There are many sides to this issue, to say the least, and this was absolutely the best conversation I've had discussing them....

Trent Tripple is the Ada County Clerk in Idaho. Among other things, he is tasked with securing our votes and voting system to ensure the fundamental task of selection in our democracy is accurate. Ada County has taken steps to give the populace an unprecedented level of transparency while still securing required privacy for individuals voting. I'm incredibly thankful for his efforts. Enjoy! T...

Luke Ankeny is the director of Marsing Ag Labor. He works with domestic laborers who are seeking employment in the agricultural sector. He explained at length the different options for labor that a farmer or rancher has and how people from other countries can be working, living, and raising a family here legally without being a US citizen. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long fo...

Alexandrea Paiva "Gigi" is the co-founder of Alliance BJJ, one of the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu associations in the world. He has been a life long practitioner and advocate for the sport, and currently teaches full time at his academy in Eagle, Idaho. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The...

Dave Murray is a Middleton city councilman. He served in our armed services and now resides in Middleton taking huge steps to preserve the city and its services amidst unprecedented growth. The council has worked to pass a first of its kind city ordinance that ties the potential growth to school capacity, thereby defending the quality of schools already there and ensuring that unchecked growth doe...

Brian Brooks is the former Executive Director of Idaho Wildlife Federation. He is a lifelong hunting and hunting advocate and also pushes for responsible management practices and legislation that tries to strike a balance with all interested parties. His depth of knowledge with management and risks with excessive or overly aggressive management legislation is vast and beyond informative. Enjoy! Th...

TJ Budge is a water attorney with Racine Olson and represents a huge collection of farmers that were ordered to shut off their water and kill their crops. He made time to explain the incredibly complex web of water rights and priorities that have lead to the problem we find ourselves grappling with today. This is another example of Idaho struggling with problems, but working for practical, real so...

Kaylee Jade Peterson is running for congress. She is a life long Idahoan and committed democrat trying to champion the middle class, fair working environments, and corporate responsibility. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information on the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life, as well as ma...

Natalie Jangula is a Nampa City Councilwoman who was recently engaged in dealing with the first ever Nampa Pride Festival. There were many calls for the city council and mayor to shut down the event, but in the spirit of defending the law, the city council and other local agencies went to great lengths to ensure the festival went off in the most legally conforming manner. There was, however, one o...

Kati Chauvin works for Central District Health and works to educate people on the risks of vaping. This is a newer form of tobacco and substance delivery system, becoming popular just inside the last couple decades. "Vaping" integrates technology and new chemical compounds to allow for a newly marketed series of products that are sleek, flavorful, and deadly to youth. Unlike traditional...

Zach Owens is an avid hunter, sportsman, trapping expert, and predator management expert. He lives in SW Idaho and works year round to hunt and preserve the outdoors for all to enjoy. His reverence and appreciation for large, apex predators like bears and wolves was infectious. I greatly appreciate him and his perspective. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews a...

Nate Shelman is the 3pm news talk radio host for KBOI Radio. He is one of the few Live Radio hosts that makes conservative commentary focused on Idaho politics and society. He's one of a kind. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information on the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life, as we...

Brad McIntyre is a 4th generation farmer in Caldwell, Idaho. His focus has veered away from more standard industrial farming and ranching techniques and he now focuses on regenerative farming practices that highlight a soil philosophy. I couldn't be happier having met him as I personally want to get away from large scale protein operations, and Brad is exactly the solution I think many people...

Tom Schneider is an avid hunter and educator from northern Idaho. He helps hunters learn how to effectively contribute to wolf management in the state and also has incredible media channels at Stuck N The Rut on IG as well as YouTube. I truly appreciate his efforts to participate in solutions to problems affecting him and other hunters. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long forma...