Episodes

Barry Peterson’s family history in Elmore County reaches back to the arrival of the railroad. In this conversation with Dylan Stocker, he reflects on the mining communities, ranching families, Mountain Home Air Force Base, the expansion of agriculture, and the growth now approaching from Ada County. Barry also shares what his years in public service taught him about the relationship between government and the people it serves. They discuss local taxing districts, the proposed ambulance district...

What exactly is the proposed CuMo Mine, and what could a project of this scale mean for Boise County, the Boise River watershed and the Treasure Valley? On this episode of The Great Idaho Show: The Heart and Mind of Idaho, Dylan Stocker sits down with Sydney Luvaas, Mining and Policy Manager for Idaho Rivers United, for an in-depth conversation about the CuMo project in the headwaters of the Boise River watershed. The project is currently in the exploration phase, but the potential mine being ...

What if there really was buried treasure somewhere in Idaho, complete with a red X marking the spot? On this episode of The Great Idaho Show: The Heart and Mind of Idaho, Dylan Stocker sits down with David Foster, founder of 43rd State of Mind, to talk about a uniquely Idaho adventure. David and his team actually hide treasure chests across the state containing gold, silver, Idaho star garnets, cash and other prizes. Treasure hunters get 43 clues built around Idaho history, geography, landmark...

Something special is growing at Boise's historic Spaulding Ranch. On this episode of The Great Idaho Show, Dylan Stocker sits down with Ariel Agenbroad of University of Idaho Extension and Harvest Heroes Veteran Coordinator Connie Mae to talk about Harvest Heroes, the West Bench Farmers Market, agriculture, veterans and the new life taking shape at Spaulding Ranch. Harvest Heroes brings veterans and their families together through farming, gardening, education and community. Participants can g...

When most Idahoans dial 911, they assume an ambulance is on the way. In much of rural Idaho, that assumption simply isn't guaranteed. In this episode, Dylan Stocker sits down with Mari Adams, Chief of Operations for the East Boise County Ambulance District, to discuss the realities of providing emergency medical care across more than 1,300 square miles. They discuss: • Why EMS is not considered an essential service in Idaho • The collapse of volunteer staffing • Long response times in mounta...

What happens when technology follows us into the last truly wild places? Steve Zettel of the Not in Wilderness Coalition joins Dylan Stocker to discuss a growing movement to preserve the wilderness experience from the constant presence of phones, satellite communications, music, livestreaming, and other modern technology. The conversation explores the purpose behind the Wilderness Act, why Idaho's Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness is uniquely valuable, and whether simple common courte...

On Idaho’s birthday, The Great Idaho Show sits down with a true Idaho legend. Roy Buckley has spent 93 years living Idaho life. Born near Marsing in 1933, Roy shares stories from a childhood shaped by farming, ranching, horses, haying, hunting, and hard work during some of Idaho’s most defining years. From running horse teams at six years old to hunting pheasants with a converted 1863 Springfield shotgun, Roy offers a rare firsthand look at a version of Idaho that few people today can fully im...

The Great Idaho Show | June 24, 2026 Where should Idaho families go fishing this Fourth of July? In this special summer fishing episode, Dylan Stocker sits down with Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Roger Phillips (Public Information Supervisor) and Joe Kozfkay (State Fisheries Manager) to talk about where Idahoans can catch fish this holiday weekend and throughout the summer. From North Idaho to Eastern Idaho to Southwestern Idaho, this episode highlights some of the best fishing opportun...

On this episode of The Great Idaho Show, Dylan Stocker sits down with Doug Stowers and Jenny Grandjean, husband and wife racers behind the Flyin Dutchess, to talk about the Jet River Racing World Championship coming to Idaho May 8th. This event brings world class jet boat racing to Emmett and Horseshoe Bend, with teams and boats arriving from places like New Zealand, Canada, and Mexico. Doug and Jenny break down what makes river racing so intense, from speeds topping 150 miles per hour to the t...

In this episode of The Great Idaho Show, Dylan Stocker sits down with Nick Gibler of Mustang Towing in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho to talk about the reality of towing and recovery in Boise County and along Highway 55. Nick explains why towing should be viewed as first responder work, what it takes to operate on roads with little shoulder and heavy traffic, and how quickly a routine call can turn dangerous. They discuss river recoveries on the Payette, winter slide offs, summer tourism traffic, the im...

McCall is one of Idaho’s crown jewels, and that comes with a unique set of pressures. I sat down with Forest Atkinson, McCall’s City Manager, to talk about what it takes to guide a small town that serves a massive seasonal population. We cover the realities behind growth projections, why housing affordability is the top concern for year round residents, and why McCall’s infrastructure needs are bigger than the city’s population suggests. Forest explains McCall’s local option tax authority, the...

Tea Party Bob, Bob Neugebauer, joins me for a wide ranging Idaho politics conversation from the perspective of someone who has spent more than fifteen years in the arena, on the ground at the Statehouse, and in the trenches of the issues that keep showing up year after year. We talk about Idaho’s budget growth, the grocery tax, education spending without improved outcomes, the difference between conservative branding and conservative behavior, and the money path that influences policy. Bob also...

The Great Idaho Show took The Sheriff Series on the road to Council, Idaho, to sit down with Adams County Sheriff Ryan Zollman. Sheriff Zollman shares his path into law enforcement, why he views the job as a calling, and what it takes to serve a county that is vast, rugged, and growing fast. We talk staffing shortages tied directly to housing costs, the reality of one deputy covering big country, Highway 95 and what flows through a corridor stretching from Canada to Mexico, and the year round r...

Carson Spear is the Executive Director of the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho, and he does not talk about service like it is a slogan. Carson grew up inside a military museum built by his father to honor Vietnam veterans. He later served as an Army artillery forward observer during the Global War on Terror and was wounded in Iraq. In this conversation, he tells the truth about what that war actually felt like, what it did to people, and why preserving these stories matters. Then we get into...

Idaho is growing fast, but sheriff funding is not keeping up. Elmore County Sheriff Mike Hollinshead explains what happens when the state mandates law enforcement, jail operations, dispatch responsibilities, and public safety expectations, while county resources fall behind. We talk about rural response realities, jail overcrowding, the cost shift from state inmates held in county facilities, and why the Office of the Sheriff is a constitutional backstop for the people. Time Stamped Highlights:...

She is a Boise State professor of geosciences and the Executive Director of Boise State’s Resilience Institute, and her work is not theory. It is a community led model that helps Idaho counties and towns face growth, infrastructure strain, wildfire risk, and long term planning with clarity instead of chaos. This is one of those conversations that makes you realize we can actually do this better, if we stop yelling past each other and start building real systems. Episode highlights 00:00 Welcom...

Hosted by Dylan Stocker Idaho is supposed to be the most pro–Second Amendment state in America… So why is it still such a knife fight to pass basic pro-gun reform? In this episode, I sit down with Greg Pruett, Executive Director of the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance (ISAA) — a man who has spent 13 legislative sessions battling inside what he calls the “weasels and rats” of the Idaho Statehouse. We break down what’s really happening in the 2026 session: stand-your-ground immunity + reimbursem...

This episode isn’t a recap. It’s a reflection. I sat down with my friend Kevin Miller to talk about why radio still matters, what real conversation sounds like in an edited world, and what I’ve learned listening to Idaho over the past year. We talk about professionalism, loyalty, consistency, showing up prepared, and the people and institutions that quietly hold communities together. We also touch on the Sheriff Series and why I believe our sheriffs often see the pressure points of growth and ...

Bogus Basin isn’t just where Idaho goes to ski. It’s a year-round mountain operation, a nonprofit, and a piece of Treasure Valley culture that most people enjoy without ever seeing what it takes to keep it running. Today I sit down with Nate Shake, Director of Mountain Operations at Bogus Basin, to pull back the curtain: lift infrastructure, snowmaking, storing snow through the summer, why “opening on Thanksgiving” is more complicated than people think, and how Bogus keeps recreation affordable...

Idaho is not a headline. Idaho is people. And if you want proof, this episode is it. Executive producer Shannon McGuire joins me in the KIDO studio to talk about The Potato Movie, why it was made, and how it supports Supreme Moms, a movement centered on strengthening mothers, families, and community culture across Idaho. Highlights (timestamps): 00:00 Intro and why this episode matters 03:04 Shannon’s move to Idaho and the “airport moment” 05:39 First impressions and what makes Idaho different ...

Idaho is gorgeous, dangerous, and absolutely worth respecting. In this episode, Dylan sits down with Kim and Steve Machado of Mash Idaho — an Idaho brand that turns the state’s wildest places and stories into T-shirts, connections, and real human moments. From Hell’s Canyon rescues to crying at a Seven Devils overlook, this one is about why Idaho gets in your blood and stays there. Highlights: 0:00 – What is Mash Idaho? From “Machado” to mashed potatoes and Idaho branding 3:30 – Kim and Steve’...

From artificial intelligence and airports every week to wood stoves, trap lines, and Atlanta Idaho. Author Zach Hansen walked away from a successful tech career and turned himself feral in the Idaho backcountry. We talk about his life between city and cabin, his book Turning Feral, and why he thinks the future of America runs through the trades. In this episode: [00:45] From planes and boardrooms to Atlanta Idaho and a one way dirt road [04:20] Learning self sufficiency when the power, water,...

Boise just finished another election, but the big story is what comes next. Former Boise City Council candidate Lynn Bratescu joins Dylan the day after the vote to talk about flags, property taxes, homeless policy, legacy Idaho, and whether Boise is really “too far gone” or if it can still be saved. In this episode: 00:00 Intro, KIDO hello, and Old Arms of Idaho sponsor mention. How Dylan met Lynn at the Boise flag protest. 02:10 From Marin County to Boise’s North End. Lynn’s “I thought I was...

In this episode, I sit down in the KIDO studio with Reverend Bill Roscoe of the Boise Rescue Mission and Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio to talk about faith, recovery, homelessness, seniors being priced out of housing, and Miller’s Mission — the turkey drive that helps fuel it all. We get past the usual talking points and into: what really changes a life, why “housing first” isn’t enough, and what Bill would do with $1 million in unrestricted money tomorrow. Brought to you by Old Arms of Id...