Jeff Agenbroad is a banker, businessman, and community builder in the Nampa area. As a former Senator and co-chair of JFAC, he's a supporter of pragmatic solutions to Idaho problems. He is currently running for the senate seat in District 13. We spoke extensively about a myriad of topics, including infrastructure and preserving Idaho values as we grow. Enjoy! *Senator Brian Lenney, who Jeff is running against, has also been invited onto the show.* The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, I...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 108
Doug Hart worked for the FBI for 27 years in a multitude of capacities, but specifically dealing with the worst of the worst when it comes to child abductions and crimes against children. He is still engaged in law enforcement and is at the forefront of a program to address preventative measures and education to stop tragedies before they happen. This is a sobering conversation but incredibly full of priceless information for concerned parents. You can find out more about his program at THREATZE...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 107
Andrew Maloof is an 11 year sober proprietor of the Eagle Creek Ranch Recovery center here in Eagle. He has created a community that allows for sobriety, growth, reflection, and gratitude. With the increase of drug use and the tragedies that surround it, having people like him is a blessing to our community. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The...
Mar 19, 2024•59 min•Ep. 106
Andrea Gremmert is an education advocate, specifically focusing on protecting homeschooling in Idaho. There are many concerns around different bills going through our State Capitol right now that have potentially unintended consequences for homeschool families. She was wonderful. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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...
Mar 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 105
Brandy Furiani is a representative for the Eagle Chamber of Commerce. She has been instrumental in widening the communication web for the Chamber and its committed, eclectic membership. Home grown businesses and mom and pop shops are at the heart of independent America, and the chamber is and has been working to strengthen the local commerce and offerings in an increasingly e-commerce world. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for ...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 104
Brii Mason is the president of the board for CrimeStoppers of Southwest Idaho. She is a multi-generation Idahoan, loves the community and state, and works extensively to help run the only truly anonymous tip line for citizens to safely participate in the investigation and apprehension of criminals in Idaho. This organization is making us all safer. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Ea...
Mar 16, 2024•43 min•Ep. 104
Senator Tammy Nichols is the District 10 Senator for the state of Idaho. She is incredibly engaged in public education, the preservation of agricultural lands, and the observation and reinforcement of the Constitution. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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 enforceme...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 103
Dr. Melyssa Ferro is a STEM teacher as well as Tech Integration and Innovation specialist with the Caldwell Public School District. She was integral in helping revolutionize the education space instantly over covid, and is a huge proponent of utilizing the tools that we have at our disposal to make better more capable students. However, there are many people who are now questioning why we have so much technology in the hands of such young students, especially considering the acknowledged risks a...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 102
Burk Mantel is a Fish & Game advocate in Idaho. He was instrumental almost 40 years ago in populating the state with wild turkeys to produce an alternate hunting option for all Idahoans. Fish & Game is one of the biggest draws in this state, and Burk has worked for over four decades to help preserve and support these incredible opportunities. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in ...
Mar 09, 2024•57 min•Ep. 101
Alicia Purdy is a High School Resource English teacher in Vallivue School district. She is also the IEA Region 8 Representative and Western regional chair for the NEA Republican Educators Caucus. She is a public education advocate, community organizer, and extremely conservative. We spoke at length about community buy in, fiscal responsibility, library bills, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews ...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 100
Chris Waters is the president of Code 3 to 1, a retired first responder organization in the treasure valley that focuses on providing community and offering any help or guidance that might be needed by current first responders. He is a stark reminder of how much these professions ask from humans, and how much people have to pay to survive a career protecting normal citizens like me. I greatly appreciated him and this conversation. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch P...
Mar 06, 2024•51 min•Ep. 99
Dr. Jared Talley is a professor at Boise State University. He found his way into education as an adult and fell deeply in love with it. Today he helps teach undergraduate as well as graduate students, and more than anything, he has a different vision about the role and value of education in our society. This one is a keeper. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Val...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 98
Sheriff Matt Clifford is the elected Sheriff of Ada County. His office is the only elected law enforcement office in the county and is tasked with running the jail system and keeping law and order. His office also helps run several local police departments, including the Eagle Police Department. We discussed many things including what his constitutional obligations are to the citizens of the county, as well as the jail system issues we're facing and much more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot ju...
Feb 27, 2024•55 min•Ep. 97
Dr. John Condie is a Pediatric Neurologist who specializes in youth brain development. He has also dealt with some of the most horrific side effects from technological overload that you could imagine. His message to parents is beyond compelling and should be at least deeply considered by everyone with children. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. The Boi...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 96
Lt. Shawn Harper of Meridian PD is a school safety expert. I asked him to come in and speak about HB 415, the bill that would allow employees and volunteers on school campuses to carry a firearm. His insights and ideas were fantastic and are well worth a listen to anyone interested in this bill and school safety in the great state of Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Tre...
Feb 22, 2024•41 min•Ep. 95
Amanda Martinez and Brittany Hansen are C-Suite executives for Viiision, a tech company that uses AI and blockchain tech to hold companies accountable and deliver a level of consumer and business confidence that up until now has been impossible to do. Viiision also enables smaller providers, like local farmers, the opportunity to aggregate and utilize data from their operations to get credits and subsidies that are usually just enjoyed by larger, more well staffed companies. This was such an int...
Feb 21, 2024•39 min•Ep. 94
West Ada school district provides transportation for a huge population of students. It also provides busing for students that attend schools of choice, which are optional campuses that focus in on specific things, like STEM or Fine Arts. As such, there are multiple systems for busing students who at times live far beyond their normal neighborhood school boundaries. The district is attempting to fix these issues, but no one issue is without its drawbacks. Alexis Morgan, host of the Our Kids Our S...
Feb 20, 2024•59 min•Ep. 93
Social media is currently being touted as a huge benefit to aspiring college athletes. Some schools even try to organize companies and other groups to come and speak with athletes and their families about how they can improve their individual social media platforms to help with recruiting and NIL (Namer, image, likeness) deals. What they don't realize is they may actually be subjecting their children to something far worse than just the standard recruiting process. The school district that sent ...
Feb 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 92
Callie Zamzow is the Co-CEO of Zamzows Home & Garden center. The company was founded by her great grandparents over 90 years ago, making her the 4th generation to be deeply engaged with the iconic Treasure Valley company. With popularized media displaying the passing of the guard of large, multigenerational companies and estates, it was incredibly interesting to hear how she and her family have navigated through the decades. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ra...
Feb 18, 2024•57 min•Ep. 91
Representative Julie Yamamoto is the District 11 Representative. She is a proud NRA member, firm conservative Republican, life long Idahoan, and very much believes that HB 415 could be improved. She is also on a board of a school system that currently has firearms on campus for the safety of the staff and students. Her perspective was incredibly valuable for anyone interested in this bill. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for lo...
Feb 17, 2024•40 min•Ep. 90
Aoibheann Cline is a lobbyist for the National Rifle Association of America. She came to speak with me about the perspective that allowing teachers to arm themselves for self defense is a question of second amendment rights. The current HB 415 looks to do just that. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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 wa...
Feb 16, 2024•35 min•Ep. 89
Representative Ted Hill is the district 14 Rep for the State of Idaho, which covers Eagle and Emmett. He has several bills being considered in the 2024 session, including bills about armed school campuses, fentanyl prosecution reform, and banning centralized digital currency. This episode was recorded the week prior to the session starting. The Ted Hill show: https://youtube.com/@EdwardHillForIdaho?si=6DBPYx3Xk5NhBGRS The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the...
Feb 15, 2024•19 min•Ep. 88
Rob Gillis is a retired law enforcement agent that was the first responding officer to a school shooting that resulted in several fatalities. This is a difficult conversation to have, but Rob's experiences and perspective are incredibly valuable to consider. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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’...
Feb 14, 2024•43 min•Ep. 87
Nurse Kelli is a teen safety and mental health advocate focused on helping parents and teens understand the overwhelmingly damaging effects of phones and social media before people are equipped to handle it. She is the engine behind CommittingTo16 DOT Org, an organization that helps people find ways to avoid smartphone usage until 16 or older. If you are raising a young person, this is incredibly important info. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is th...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 86
Brian Almon is an independent political writer and is also on the library board for Eagle. We had a fantastic conversation and spoke about political polarization, where he thinks our country is headed, and what he expects from the upcoming session. His substack is “gemstate” and his X handle is @gemstatebrian Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in Eagle and the Treasure Valley of Idaho. Th...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 85
Rex Ingram is the Chief of Police for Caldwell, Idaho. He takes incredible pride in his leadership role with the department and the community. Ingram comes to the City of Caldwell from the Los Angeles Police Department where he proudly served his community for nearly 17 years. We spoke extensively about the issues Caldwell is struggling with, the gang problems it has, interstate drug enforcement, and more. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. The Ranch Podcast is the prem...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 84
Dr. Derek Bub is the superintendent of West Ada School District. WASD is the highest ranking large school district in the state of Idaho. It has a very unique school choice program, several STEM and art programs, an IB program, and more. Aside from the programs it offers, it also has a huge number of students at almost 40,000. It was wonderful to have a chance to speak with Dr. Bub how the district is managing the growth, the successes, and the areas of needed improvements. The Ranch Podcast is ...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 83
Following Mayor Pierce's interview, Mayor-Elect Brad Pike also came in to discuss the recent city council modifications to the city government as well as articles written about Eagle's first responder population, California transplants, and Brad himself. I greatly appreciate his time and perspective. Enjoy! Eagle, Idaho The Ranch Podcast Episode #82
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 82
Jason Pierce was the mayor of Eagle from 2020 to 2023. He recently lost in a run-off election to city council president Brad Pike. Following the run-off, there were two council meetings that have become the subject of much attention as well as several national articles describing Eagle as being taken over by California retirees with bloated pensions and liberal politics. Mayor Pierce kindly came in to set the record straight on these issues. Eagle, Idaho The Ranch Podcast Episode #81...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 81
Tracy Basterrechea is the Chief of Police for Meridian, Idaho. He has successfully presided over the police service in one of the fastest growing cities in Idaho. His commitment to maintaining safety as well as connection to the community is uncompromising. Enjoy! Eagle, Idaho The Ranch Podcast Episode #80
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 80
