The Ranch Podcast

Dr. Geri Gillespy is the headmaster of schools at Innovate Academy in Eagle. After having worked in education for decades, she is acutely aware of the struggle with kids over summer. Compound the natural tendency to not have structured activities with the push to dump tech on kids, and you have a disaster. Dr. Gillespy came in to speak on several things you can do to not just engage your kids, but...

Carter Niemeyer is a retired Federal trapper, wolf advocate, and wildlife biologist. He worked throughout Montana and Idaho for several decades and famously worked on the wolf re-introduction program in Northern Idaho. We spoke at length about data he uses to defend his position that wolves do eat big game but are a small part of the overall, state level population swings that species experience....

Rep. Chris Mathias is the District 19 Idaho Representative. He is also a veteran, family man, and educational consultant. We spoke at length about school safety, education bills, and the difficult political landscape that we're all trying to navigate. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information on the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The...

Rep. Mike Moyle is the Idaho Speaker of the House and 26 year vet of public service. He is also a farmer, community member, and defender of Idaho's autonomy and culture. Moyle recently traveled to the supreme court to defend Idaho's right to self determination and independence from Federal Government overreach. We spoke at length about outside influence in the state, how Idaho has contin...

Senator Chuck Winder came into the studio and spoke at length about a number of crucial state issues, including fighting the federal government, library restrictions, fighting fentanyl, immigration, and more. I greatly appreciated his insights as he sponsored key bills this session and is also named in the fight against the federal government. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for lon...

Clyde Dornier is a retired businessman and running for Ada County Commissioner against incumbent Ryan Davidson. Clyde and I talked about many issues, but he specifically touched on the idea of addressing growth from a longer term perspective and recognizing the county's role in designing communities that will likely eventually be absorbed by cities within Ada County. He was great to speak wit...

Ryan Davidson is a current Ada County Commissioner and is running for re-election. We spoke at length about budgeting, recreation, growth, and our corrections facilities. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement...

Melissa Durrant is the state rep for district 23. Her family actively farms as a way of life and income, and she is acutely aware of the issues and difficulties in recent years the industry is facing. We spoke about ag issues, school funding issues, and much more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. Th...

Dr. Justin Brink is the proprietor of Premier Spine and Sport by day, and a water polo coach and player by night. He is a former D1 college athlete and worked extensively with professional athletes in his practice for almost two decades prior to moving to Eagle. He is fantastic. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Vall...

Rep. Matt Bundy is a district 23 Rep., retired USAF, and public teacher. He sits the appropriates, business, and local government committees and had great insight into how we continue funding and delivering services to Idaho citizens. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many c...

The Eagle Chamber and Brandy Furiani were in again, but this time she brought EPIC food from CACi! I couldn't eat the pizza (which killed me because it had DUCK on it and looked AMAZING), but everything else was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Go check it out! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is...

Phil McGrane is the Idaho Secretary of State. He came into the studio to speak about voter integrity, our voting system, outside influences on our political system, and more. I greatly appreciate public servants like him who weather the storm to defend and improve the foundational aspects of our political system. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and informa...

Dave Binetti is the zone 4 school board member for West Ada School District, the number 1 large school district in the state of Idaho. WASD was ranked number one in ELA and Math statewide for large districts, and also has proactively changed policies to prevent a number of major concerns and problems that are showcased nationally in public schools. I greatly appreciate Dave and his time in this co...

Tom Dayley is a current Ada County commissioner and is running for re-election. He has worked as a public servant for the State of Idaho on and off for decades. We spoke at length about growth, budgeting, natural resources, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many co...

Sharon Ullman has served as commissioner for Ada County twice in the past and is running again. She prides herself on being very informed and fiscally conservative. We spoke at length about specific issues she feels are being mismanaged, possibilities for expansion, recreation, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Trea...

Heather Luther is running for Ada County Commissioner and has worked for the Ada County for almost a decade. She has worked outside of the box with many projects to save costs and increase transparency and efficiency for the public. We spoke at length about a number of things including bringing a different perspective to problems at the county and offering a boots on the ground perspective. Enjoy!...

Branden Durst is running for Ada County Commissioner. We spoke at length about land use and development, law enforcement, immigration, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County...

Rep. Julie Yamamoto is the state representative for District 11 in Idaho. She is the chairwoman of the House Education Committee, on the board of a local charter school, and very much believes in limited government closest to the people. She has clashed with some of the more party line votes in the last few sessions, and hearing about her thought process is always great. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast i...

Brandy and Matt are back in this week's Eagle Chamber Check-in, this time featuring the epic spread by Porterhouse Market! The potato salad was AMAZING, as were the sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Uncovering the offerings of the local businesses is easily becoming the highlight of the week. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle an...

Shawn Dygert is a 35 year teaching vet who focused on the Ag industry and education programs and is running for Idaho House Seat 23B. He was the Owyhee County Repulican Central Committee Chairman for 10 years, as well as the youth committeeman. He has served on several boards including the county fair board. He was a pleasure to speak with. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long f...

Dr. Geri Gillespy is the headmaster of schools at Innovate Academy in Eagle. She has worked in and out of the Education and Technology worlds and has a deep love for education. Innovate Academy utilizes cutting edge teaching methods with both tech and curriculum and is educating students well beyond fundamental skills beyond standard education. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long form...

Pat Cudmore is a retired ID Fish and Game officer. He is an avid hunter and fisherman, and also runs guided hunting trips. His stories about the growth of the state and the behavior of some hunters was both hilarious and eye opening. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many co...

Rep. Ted Hill is the district 14 Idaho State Representative. He was able to get two bills passed and signed into law this session, and they were whoppers. The first was designed to stop compelled speech and the second was to reform punishments for fentanyl traffickers and dealers. He is running unopposed as we enter the 2024 election season. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long...

Spitfire Tacos and Tequila in Eagle send Brandy and me incredible tacos and nachos. I personally don't care for silantro, but their tacos had it and they were incredible. Brandy and I definitely ate our fill and laughed our AO in the process. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boise area is h...

Matt Clifford is the Sheriff of Ada County and came to speak about unique aspects of the office's training program, the proactive nature of their deputies, leadership culture in the office, and more. He was joined by his chief data analyst Chris Saunders who revised and runs their bias training program. As always, it was a great conversation. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for...