

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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Jul 16, 2024 • 39min
Water Problems with Ada County Commissioner Tom Dayley
Tom Dayley is an Ada County Commissioner, and as such he is charged with being aware of and planning for water issues in the county. We live in an area that is experiencing both incredible growth as well as huge development of communities that lay outside the borders of cities, meaning the county is in charge of reviewing the developments. The question of water is always at the heart of new and existing growth. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state 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. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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.

Jul 12, 2024 • 42min
Protecting Schools with Guns with Raul Garcia
Raul Garcia is a retired law enforcement officer and currently employed as private armed security at Innovate Academy in Eagle, Idaho. He is a firearm enthusiast and sportsman as well as firearm instructor with Idaho 1032. The Innovate Academy family is certainly lucky to have him. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state 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. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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.

Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 3min
Exploring Southern Idaho with Larry Callister
Larry Callister is a former outdoor education teacher and current Idaho adventurer. He managed his travel blog https://mobygoes.com that chronicled his adventures with his wife in their Ford 4x4 E350 van. His love of nature and exploring are so infectious. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state 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. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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.

Jul 8, 2024 • 54min
Public Funds to Private Schools with Senator Den Hartog
Lori Den Hartog is an Idaho senator and strong supporter of school choice. There has been a large debate nationwide about the viability of our public schools and nature of their curriculum which has driven some people to want public funding for private school options. There are many sides to this issue, to say the least, and this was absolutely the best conversation I've had discussing them. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state 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. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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.

Jul 3, 2024 • 41min
Securing Our VOTES with Trent Tripple
Trent Tripple is the Ada County Clerk in Idaho. Among other things, he is tasked with securing our votes and voting system to ensure the fundamental task of selection in our democracy is accurate. Ada County has taken steps to give the populace an unprecedented level of transparency while still securing required privacy for individuals voting. I'm incredibly thankful for his efforts. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state 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. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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.

Jul 1, 2024 • 48min
Explaining LEGAL Ag Labor with Luke Ankeny
Luke Ankeny is the director of Marsing Ag Labor. He works with domestic laborers who are seeking employment in the agricultural sector. He explained at length the different options for labor that a farmer or rancher has and how people from other countries can be working, living, and raising a family here legally without being a US citizen. Enjoy!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. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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.

Jun 28, 2024 • 40min
Alliance BJJ founder Alexandre Paiva "Gigi"
Alexandrea Paiva "Gigi" is the co-founder of Alliance BJJ, one of the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu associations in the world. He has been a life long practitioner and advocate for the sport, and currently teaches full time at his academy in Eagle, Idaho. Enjoy!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. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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.

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 6min
Preserving Middleton, Idaho with Dave Murray
Dave Murray is a Middleton city councilman. He served in our armed services and now resides in Middleton taking huge steps to preserve the city and its services amidst unprecedented growth. The council has worked to pass a first of its kind city ordinance that ties the potential growth to school capacity, thereby defending the quality of schools already there and ensuring that unchecked growth does not interfere with the constitutional obligation to provide a public education. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information on the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life, as well as 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. Idaho's wildlife and Fish and Game are also second to none across the country, but themselves have many incredible nuances and a rich history that is rarely explored.The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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.

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 18min
Wolf Trapping, Elk Hunting, & Wildlife management with Brian Brooks
Brian Brooks is the former Executive Director of Idaho Wildlife Federation. He is a lifelong hunting and hunting advocate and also pushes for responsible management practices and legislation that tries to strike a balance with all interested parties. His depth of knowledge with management and risks with excessive or overly aggressive management legislation is vast and beyond informative. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information on the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life, as well as 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. Idaho's wildlife and Fish and Game are also second to none across the country, but themselves have many incredible nuances and a rich history that is rarely explored.The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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.

Jun 19, 2024 • 43min
The Idaho Water Crisis with TJ Budge
TJ Budge is a water attorney with Racine Olson and represents a huge collection of farmers that were ordered to shut off their water and kill their crops. He made time to explain the incredibly complex web of water rights and priorities that have lead to the problem we find ourselves grappling with today. This is another example of Idaho struggling with problems, but working for practical, real solutions. I can't thank TJ enough for making the time. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information on the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life, as well as 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. Idaho's wildlife and Fish and Game are also second to none across the country, but themselves have many incredible nuances and a rich history that is rarely explored.The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. 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.


