

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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Nov 27, 2023 • 59min
Defending those that made Eagle - Megan Hoiosen
Megan Hoiosen is a serial entrepreneur and iconic figure in the historic downtown Eagle business world. She is the proprietor of Sweet Tea Living home decor and champion for businesses affected by the ACHD construction. She can be found at www.sweettealiving.design and on instagram at @sweettealiving. Enjoy!Eagle, IdahoThe Ranch Podcast Episode #65

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 13min
The Leadership and Business Coaching GURU - Lisa Desilet
Lisa Desilet is a business and performance coach for ambitious, high-performing entrepreneurs looking to optimize their skills to build the business and life of their dreams. By leveraging your natural strengths and abilities along with evidence-based practices, Lisa breathes freedom and life back into business to skyrocket your growth and success. She brings two decades of experience in education, business strategy, and leadership development to unlock your potential and level the F up. In addition to being a coach, Lisa is also an entrepreneur, running multiple businesses with her husband Phil, a real estate investor, and mom of three. You can connect with at http://www.lisadesilet.com or her on Instagram @lisadesilet.Eagle, IdahoThe Ranch Podcast #63

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 7min
Saving our children from tech and themselves - Deputy Gomez
Deputy Gomez is a nationally recognized authority on teen safety and tech issues. He is both a sheriff's deputy and police officer, as well as a school resource officer. His work on teen safety and education for parents pulls him to speak across the nation, and this conversation did not disappoint. Enjoy!Our partner for this podcast is Nugen Wellness Center. They focus intensely on integrative health, working more to be about the patient than a process or medication. They manage approximately 10 detox facilities and several mental health stabilization programs for patients not able to go to the hospital but needing a high quality of care. Please check them out at https://www.nugenwellnesscenter.comEagle, IdahoMTUSTUDIOS.COMThe Ranch Podcast Episode #64

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 48min
Idaho's Fentanyl Crisis with Ted Hill
Ted Hill is the 14th District State Legislator for Idaho. He has worked on over a dozen bills that help Idaho citizens, but some of his most crucial work is with the Fentanyl crisis currently overtaking Idaho. Ted has also started his own YouTube Channel where he talks extensively about the issues and bills he's working on. Check it out here...https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardHillForIdaho@UCa1AQKJjcr4DNYNEST30MoQ Our partner for this podcast is Nugen Wellness Center. They focus intensely on integrative health, working more to be about the patient than a process or medication. The manage approximately 10 detox facilities and several mental health stabilization programs for patients not able to go to the hospital but needing a high quality of care. Please check them out at https://www.nugenwellnesscenter.comEagle, IdahoMTUSTUDIOS.COMThe Ranch Podcast Episode #62

Nov 3, 2023 • 49min
Eagle Fire Commissioner Candidate - Nate Murphy
Nate Murphy is running for Eagle Fire Commissioner. He has an extensive background in negotiations and logistics and believes firmly that fiscal responsibility is of utmost importance for in an oversight position, like the fire commission. He was a blast to speak with. Enjoy!YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HMx3uvAaBs8Eagle, IdahoMTUSTUDIOS.COMThe Ranch Podcast Episode #61

Nov 1, 2023 • 37min
Eagle Fire Commissioner Candidate - Clyde Dornier
Clyde Dornier is a finance and strategic planning expert. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience from decades working in the private sector and now wants to bring his expertise and forethought to Eagle Fire. His desire to engage and contribute was infectious. You can find out more about him at https://www.clyde4eaglefire.com/about. Enjoy!YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/FUJ1hzMEmH0Eagle, IdahoThe Ranch Podcast Episode #60

Oct 30, 2023 • 37min
Eagle Fire Commissioner and Candidate - Brian Simpson
Brian Simpson is a current Eagle Fire Commissioner, current fire fighter, and an Eagle lifer, through and through. His connection to the Eagle Fire Department goes back generations, and as an Eagle resident, this is more than just a commissionership. We spoke at length about how growth has affected the department, what is being done to prepare for future populations and building designs, and why he feels compelled to continue with the department. Enjoy!YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/mseSslu0iywThe Ranch Podcast Episode #59 Eagle, Idaho

Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 19min
Defending Idaho's Voting Integrity - Chad Houck
Chad Houck is a former Chief Deputy Secretary of State for the state of Idaho and explains how and why it's exceedingly improbable for anyone to be able to meaningfully manipulate the election system in the Gem State. We covered an incredible range of topics and scenarios, but you can make up your own mind about whether you feel the voting system is secure or not. YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/EGG2VdO7KlMThe Ranch Podcast Episode #47 Hosted by Matt ToddProduced by MTUstudios.com, a local Boise production company.

Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 7min
Protecting IDAHO'S PUBLIC Schools - Alexis Morgan
Alexis Morgan is a state-wide education advocate. She is the host of the Our Kids Our Schools Podcast. She served as a local school board director for a district in the state of Idaho and is incredibly knowledgeable about the structure of the education system in Idaho. She has also been through several school board elections and has great insight into what people should be looking for when selecting a candidate. Enjoy!The Ranch Podcast Episode #58YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/8n-HR0qpGh4

Oct 18, 2023 • 60min
The Ranch Episode #54 - WASD Board Candidate Rene Ozuna
Rene Ozuna is the current board trustee for Zone 5 in West Ada School District. She is a lifelong Idahoan and has kids in WASD since 2000. She very much believes that school policy has a massive impact on the surrounding area and works professionally as a analytics consultant. Enjoy!