Episodes

Former Region Chair Mark Johnson joins Dylan Stocker on The Great Idaho Show ahead of the Idaho Republican Party convention. The discussion covers Idaho GOP fundraising, party structure, leadership, candidate vetting, endorsements, internal debate, and what Johnson believes is needed moving forward. Topics include: • Idaho GOP fundraising trends • Leadership versus power in party organizations • Candidate vetting and endorsements • Respecting voter decisions after primaries • Debate, dissent,...

Welcome to the very first episode of Crossroads Idaho on The Great Idaho Show. Hosts Dylan Stocker and Tom Munds sit down for an unscripted weekly conversation about what just happened in Idaho politics, culture, government, and public life. In Episode 1, Dylan and Tom discuss: The recent Idaho primary election Internal divisions within the Idaho Republican Party Political culture in Idaho Constitutional values and civic engagement Media influence and propaganda Agriculture, subsidies, a...

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 + reim...

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 ...

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...

A Boise original. Kenny Calkins walks through 70+ years of Idaho plumbing—why the trades still change lives, the story behind his famous slogan, and the projects that shaped our state (yes, including the night he thought the Capitol was on fire). Highlights 00:00 Idaho intro, radio love, and why this episode matters for the trades 01:28 Cloverdale’s roots: 1953 as Union Plumbing & Heating on Boise Ave 01:59 Born and raised Boise (St. Luke’s, 1954) — never left the Treasure Valley 03:07 The j...

A veteran SRO with a tech brain and a pastor’s heart. Officer David “Deputy” Gomez (Garden Valley/Boise County) went from Micron engineer to one of America’s most practical voices on kids, phones, and the digital traps living in our pockets. He breaks down how predators actually operate, why schools must choose cell phones or education (not both), and the family rule he teaches foster kids that Dylan loved: “We cannot be offended by mere mortals.” This one is leadership, parenting, and Idaho val...

Jennifer Mauk didn’t just stumble into leading Idaho’s most iconic small-business network—she turned it into a living, breathing extension of the state itself. From Miami beaches to McCall lakes, from social work to executive leadership, Jennifer’s path is as surprising as it is Idaho. This conversation is about building smarter, buying local, and why Idahoans love Idaho. Brought to you by Old Arms of Idaho — Ambassadors to America’s Heritage, the 24-hour gun show. 00:00 – Why Buy Idaho matters...

Valley County Sheriff Kevin Copperi joins The Great Idaho Show. From McCall to Cascade, Donnelly to Warm Lake, Valley County is one of Idaho’s crown jewels — and one of its busiest recreation corridors. Sheriff Copperi has seen firsthand how growth pressures and Highway 55 traffic are reshaping life in the mountains. In this conversation, we dive into the realities of law enforcement, community, and the future of one of Idaho’s most beloved regions. Highlights: 0:00 – Opening thoughts: Boise’s...

A mountain bar with a music problem—in the best possible way. Kevin Courtney turned a shuttered roadside stop into Lowman’s community living room: yurts on the hill, live shows all summer, a wood-and-iron patio that frames the South Fork Payette like a postcard—and hot springs in every direction. If you’ve got one free day, this is the Idaho loop. Brought to you by Old Arms of Idaho — Ambassadors to America’s Heritage, the 24-hour gun show. 00:00 – Why Lowman matters: Idaho as it’s lived, not ...

A blunt statewide reality check with Jeff Lavey, Executive Director of the Idaho Sheriffs Association. We cover why county jails are breaking, why Idaho is still on analog 911, what it really costs to stash state inmates in county facilities, and who picks up the bill when offenders abscond across state lines. Highlights 0:00 – Opening + why the Sheriff Series matters; sheriffs as the community’s closest ear. 1:58 – Jail funding: counties must run jails, but supermajority bonds stall new build...

The Great Idaho Show — Idaho Fish & Game on Hunting Season, Tags, and CWD Fall in Idaho: crisp mornings, bugling bulls, and a thousand ways to get outside. Dylan sits down with Idaho Fish & Game pros Roger Phillips (Public Information Supervisor) and Toby Boudreau (State Deer & Elk Coordinator) to cover it all—small game to elk strategy, how tags are set, why Sawtooth B feels impossible, and what hunters should know about Chronic Wasting Disease. Presented by Old Arms of Idaho — your firearms,...