Nobody Knowz with Callie Zamzow

Callie Zamzow

Hosted by Callie Zamzow, Nobody Knowz is a Boise, Idaho-based podcast dedicated to exploring the connections that shape our lives—between people, animals, and the environment. Featuring stories and voices from across Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and the greater Treasure Valley, the show is rooted in authenticity and driven by curiosity. Through thoughtful conversations, it champions integrity, sustainability, and lifelong learning.

  1. 13h ago

    Moving to Meridian Idaho? What Its Mayor Wants You to Know

    Meridian Idaho’s growth takes more than new homes and many of the biggest decisions happen before construction begins. Mayor Robert Simison joins Callie Zamzow to explain what residents rarely see about running a growing city. In season 2 episode 13 of Nobody Knowz, we explore what shapes Meridian’s future: infrastructure, land use, parks, public services, and the people who turn a place to live into a community. Could Meridian eventually grow beyond 300,000 residents? Mayor Simison discusses that long-term possibility and what he hopes the city never loses along the way.  00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 02:00 – City services and making growth pay for growth 03:00 – Why families choose Meridian, Idaho 05:00 – The people behind Meridian’s community identity 07:00 – Faith communities, nonprofits, and local support 09:00 – The decisions that helped Meridian grow 11:00 – What newcomers should understand about Meridian 29:00 – The work behind city meetings and public events 37:00 – Family time and the harder days of being mayor 43:00 – From aspiring math teacher to Meridian mayor 56:00 – Advice for leaders of growing cities 59:00 – Could Meridian Idaho grow beyond 300,000 residents? 62:00 – What Meridian should never lose 64:00 – Closing thoughts

  2. Oct 13

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month: What Everyone Should Know

    Domestic abuse doesn’t always look like physical violence. Financial control, intimidation, isolation, and digital tracking can be part of a relationship that looks completely different from the outside. How do you recognize those patterns and support someone who isn’t ready to leave? In Season 2, Episode 12 of Nobody Knowz, Callie Zamzow sits down with Laura Honn, CEO of Boise’s Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA), for an honest conversation about what people misunderstand about abusive relationships. Laura explains why “Why don’t they just leave?” misses the barriers survivors face, how unhealthy relationship patterns can begin during the teenage years, and why listening without judgment matters.  00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 08:00 – Resilience, asking for help, and overcoming shame 11:00 – How to listen when someone shares abuse 14:00 – Domestic abuse beyond physical violence 16:00 – Financial abuse, coercive control, and tracking 22:00 – When media presents relationship red flags as normal 25:00 – Leading the WCA as demand for support grows 33:00 – Recognizing abuse and getting help before leaving 36:00 – Why leaving an abusive relationship is complicated 41:00 – How community awareness connects people to support 52:00 – Ways to support the WCA 1:01:00 – “Everybody knows somebody”: Laura’s final takeaway  WCA resources: https://wcaboise.org WCA’s 24-hour domestic abuse hotline: 208-343-7025

  3. Oct 6

    He Left His Corporate Career for a Hometown Candy Store

    Weiser Classic Candy owner Patrick Nauman left a corporate hospitality career to buy a candy store in the Idaho hometown he once couldn’t wait to leave. What brought him back after 18 years away, and why did this unexpected career change feel right? In Season 2, Episode 11 of Nobody Knowz, Callie Zamzow sits down with Patrick Nauman to discuss how his father’s cancer diagnosis brought him home, where a candy store for sale offered a chance to stay close to family and give back to the community that raised him. 00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 03:00 – Why Patrick wanted to move back home 04:00 – His father’s diagnosis and the candy store opportunity 06:00 – Leaving his job and learning to make candy 08:00 – What buying a candy business actually involved 10:00 – Protecting the original recipes and quality 13:00 – Faith, timing, and learning to let go 21:00 – Hospitality lessons and stories from the Mississippi 30:00 – What his younger self would think of coming home 39:00 – Finding joy in a simpler way of life 40:00 – The little boy who reminded him why he makes candy 50:00 – Mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs 59:00 – Funding scholarships through the Weiser Harvest Bazaar 1:06:00 – His vision for Weiser Classic Candy’s future 1:09:00 – Closing thoughts

  4. Sep 29

    Her Father Saw the Leader in Her Before She Did

    Family business succession became deeply personal for Melanie Alderson when she unexpectedly had to lead K2 Construction after her father’s death. Melanie started at the company for just $1 an hour, learning construction one responsibility at a time. Twenty-three years later, she found herself responsible for protecting her father’s legacy, earning her team’s confidence, and deciding what the next generation of K2 would become. In season 2 episode 10 of Nobody Knowz, Callie Zamzow and Melanie discuss growing up in a family business, learning leadership through experience, taking over a company during grief, and proving that an inherited opportunity still has to be earned. 00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 02:00 – The career Melanie originally imagined 03:00 – The lawsuit that brought her into the family business 09:00 – How an unplanned job became a 23-year career 10:00 – Learning construction directly from her father 15:00 – What construction teaches about leadership 20:00 – Becoming vice president before feeling like a leader 24:00 – Losing her father and unexpectedly taking over 27:00 – Earning the confidence of employees and clients 31:00 – Proving the company would survive the transition 41:00 – Protecting a family business legacy 49:00 – Being a woman in the construction industry 55:00 – Why women shouldn’t underestimate their leadership 56:00 – Starting before you feel ready 58:00 – Running a business while raising three children 01:03:00 – Nobody has everything together 01:04:00 – Why you have to keep showing up

  5. Sep 23

    Can Meridian Keep Growing Without Losing Its Identity?

    Can Meridian, Idaho keep growing without losing its hometown feel? Meridian Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sean Evans joins Callie Zamzow on Nobody Knowz season 2 episode 9  to explore what growth means for the people who call the Treasure Valley home. Sean shares his perspective on welcoming new residents, supporting local businesses, and preserving community identity through change. He also explains why he believes a town that stops moving forward risks declining. In this episode: • Meridian’s growth, infrastructure planning, and hometown identity • Downtown Meridian, Oktoberfest, and the role of local events • Welcoming newcomers and finding your place in a community • Leadership, mentorship, and building customer loyalty • Sean’s outlook on Idaho’s future CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Nobody Knowz 03:00 Meridian’s transformation beyond a Boise suburb 16:00 Making business networking feel like family 19:00 Balancing creativity with running a business 24:00 Why Sean believes communities must keep moving forward 27:00 Welcoming newcomers without losing local identity 31:00 What makes a community healthy? 38:00 Working together across the Treasure Valley 40:00 Local events and bringing people downtown 45:00 The future of downtown Meridian 56:00 What makes a local business beloved? 59:00 How to get involved in your community 1:02:00 Sean’s hopes for Idaho’s future What’s one thing you hope Meridian never loses as it grows? Tell us in the comments.

    Can Meridian Keep Growing Without Losing Its Identity?

  6. Sep 15

    Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than We Realize

    In season 2 episode 8 of Nobody Knowz, Jen shares how yoga changed the direction of her life, what she learned teaching inside Idaho prisons, and why the stories we repeatedly tell ourselves can shape how we respond to our lives. She and Callie explore self-sabotage, truth, hope, emotional intelligence, anger, parenting, consistency, and what it can look like to move forward when healing isn’t linear. 00:00 – Welcome to Nobody Knowz 01:00 – Leaving NYC Fashion Behind and Discovering Yoga 05:50 – When Yoga Became More Than a Workout 09:00 – Jen Explains Somatic Breathwork 11:00 – The “Issues in Our Tissues” Perspective 19:00 – Bringing Yoga Into Idaho Prisons 24:00 – Why We’re More Than Our Worst Moment 25:30 – Do People Change Because They Want To or Have To? 27:00 – Why We Get Stuck Repeating the Same Story 30:00 – Hope vs. Truth: What Actually Moves Us Forward 33:00 – How Consistency Builds Self-Trust 35:00 – What We Should Teach Kids About Emotions 39:30 – Why Anger Can Become Powerful Fuel 41:30 – Thrive: Boise’s Free Community Wellness Festival 47:00 – Why Yoga Is More Welcoming Than You Think 49:30 – Callie’s Embarrassing Yoga Pants Story 52:00 – Thrive Date, Time, Classes and Event Details 54:00 – What Jen Hopes People Take Away From Thrive

    Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than We Realize

  7. Sep 8

    This One Thing Is Keeping You From Your Next Chapter

    How to get unstuck in life often starts with questioning the things you’ve always assumed were true. In episode 7 of Nobody Knowz, Kali Zamzow flips the script and interviews her own producer, Roberto Rodriguez, founder of SB Studios, about curiosity, personal growth, entrepreneurship, relationships, podcasting, technology, and learning to step outside the invisible “box” that shapes the way we see our lives. Roberto shares how childhood curiosity eventually led him into consumer behavior and marketing, why his first attempts at podcasting failed, the unexpected opportunity that led him to build a podcast studio, and what years of hearing other people’s stories have taught him about human connection. 00:00 – Welcome To Nobody Knowz 02:00 – Why Connecting the Dots Backward Changes Everything 07:00 – The Invisible Box That Shapes Your Life 10:00 – Understanding People Instead of Selling to Them 12:00 – How Better Questions Reveal What You’re Missing 14:00 – Helping People Without Expecting Something Back 20:00 – How to Validate an Idea Without Losing Belief 24:00 – Roberto’s First Attempt at Starting a Podcast 28:00 – The Opportunity That Led to Building a Podcast Studio 31:00 – The Unexpected Origin of Speak Studios 33:00 – Why Execution Matters More Than Having the Idea 36:00 – Why Starting a Podcast Is Harder Than It Looks 38:00 – How Podcasting Becomes a “Super Connector” 44:00 – Why People Get Trapped Inside Their Own Thinking 47:00 – The Human Skills That Matter Most in a Tech-Heavy World 49:00 – What Apple Taught Roberto About Empathy and Stories 52:00 – The Dangerous Belief: “That Won’t Happen to Me” 59:00 – How New People Can Reignite Old Passions 01:00:00 – Why AI and Technology Aren’t Going Away 01:04:00 – How Beginners Can Start Learning About AI 01:07:00 – Stop Trying to Predict Your Exact Future 01:10:00 – How Other People Shape Who You Become 01:11:00 – Final Advice: Stay Curious and Ask Better Questions

    This One Thing Is Keeping You From Your Next Chapter

  8. Sep 1

    How to Reinvent Yourself When Your Old Life No Longer Fits

    Reinventing yourself when your career, identity, or stage of life no longer fits can be one of the hardest transitions you’ll ever make. In Season 2, Episode 6 of Nobody Knowz, Callie Zamzow sits down with Shawnda Huffman to talk about what it actually takes to let go of one version of yourself and build another. Shawnda spent 22 years in radio after knowing from childhood that broadcasting was what she wanted to do. She worked her way through major markets, interviewed celebrities including Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift, and built a career around storytelling and connection. Then she walked away. Shawnda shares why leaving radio forced her to rethink her identity, how she transitioned into corporate communications, helped build a PR team from the ground up, and eventually launched her own agency. 00:00 – Welcome To Nobody Knowz 01:00 – Reinventing Yourself After a 22-Year Radio Career 09:00 – Why Shawnda Was Ready to Leave Radio 11:00 – Growing Up in Southern Ohio 13:30 – Getting Rejected From Broadcasting School 14:30 – Working Around the Clock to Break Into Radio 18:00 – Meeting Justin Bieber Before He Became a Superstar 20:00 – The Celebrity Interview That Changed Her Perspective 23:30 – What Jennifer Lopez Was Really Like 25:00 – Shawnda's Experience With Taylor Swift 28:00 – Why Great Radio Is Harder Than It Looks 32:00 – Being a Woman in Major-Market Radio 36:00 – Walking Away From the Career She Built Her Life Around 38:00 – Helping Grow a Company From $5M to $50M 43:00 – The Reality of Owning Your Own Business 44:00 – Why Authenticity Matters More Than Perfection 1:02:00 – Why Community Involvement Matters in Business 1:07:00 – The Hardest Reinvention Yet: Becoming an Emp Join the Conversation If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and follow Nobody Knowz wherever you listen or watch. It helps more people discover the conversations and stories we’re sharing. Everyone has a story, a lesson, or an experience worth hearing. If you or someone you know has a story that could inspire, educate, challenge, or connect with others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out and share your story for the chance to be featured on an upcoming episode. Because once your story is shared, it’s no longer one that nobody knows.  Listen Here: https://www.nobodyknowz.com

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Hosted by Callie Zamzow, Nobody Knowz is a Boise, Idaho-based podcast dedicated to exploring the connections that shape our lives—between people, animals, and the environment. Featuring stories and voices from across Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and the greater Treasure Valley, the show is rooted in authenticity and driven by curiosity. Through thoughtful conversations, it champions integrity, sustainability, and lifelong learning.

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  • Creator
    Callie Zamzow
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Nobody Knowz with Callie Zamzow
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