Shannon McGuire: The Potato Movie, Supreme Moms, and Why Idaho Heals People

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
09:11 What The Potato Movie really is, and why it was created
10:50 The wild Idaho moments included in the film (yes, motorhome racing)
13:03 Why the movie is fast paced and unscripted
14:15 Idaho is not 3 regions, it’s 7 or 8 cultures
19:04 How to watch it and why it is not a free streaming release
20:37 What Supreme Moms is and what it’s trying to fix
26:20 “Mom Matters” with KTVB and Me Time resources
28:04 What is hardest about being a mom right now
30:12 The stigma around motherhood and the pressure of narratives
35:35 Fight or flight culture, healing, and why Idaho changes people
41:01 Where to find Mom Matters and Supreme Moms

Watch The Potato Movie: ThePotatoMovie.com
Supreme Moms: SupremeMoms.com