

The Ranch Podcast
Matt Todd
A podcast dedicated to the people and happenings of the Treasure Valley and the great State of Idaho.
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Mar 18, 2024 • 40min
Defending Homeschool & Public Ed. in Idaho - Andrea Gremmert
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 counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com.

Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 9min
Grass Roots Economic Support in Eagle - Brandy Furiani
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 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 and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com.

Mar 16, 2024 • 43min
Keeping tips anonymous - Brii Mason
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 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 and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com.

Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 23min
Senator Tammy Nichols - Public Education, Preserving Ag, and more
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 enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com.

Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 35min
Why is Tech EVERYWHERE in our schools - Dr. Melyssa Ferro
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 and problems. 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 enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com.

Mar 9, 2024 • 57min
Providing more hunting for all of Idaho - Burk Mantel
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 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 and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com.

Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 6min
A Conservative voice for Public Education - Alicia Purdy
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 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 and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com.

Mar 6, 2024 • 51min
Code 3 to 1 President - Chris Waters
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 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 and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com.

Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 7min
Finding the value in higher education - Dr. Jared Talley
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 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 and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com.

Feb 27, 2024 • 55min
Constitutional Obligations, Jails, and Cyber Threats - Sheriff Clifford
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 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 enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at Matt@MTUStudios.com.