North Idaho Experience

North Idaho Experience

Thinking about moving to North Idaho? Already live here? This is your show. North Idaho Experience is the podcast that takes you inside life in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint, and beyond — through honest conversations with the people who actually live it. Local business owners, community leaders, first responders, veterans, real estate insiders, and everyday North Idahoans share what this region is really like. North Idaho is one of the last places in America where freedom isn't just a bumper sticker — it's how people actually live. Strong communities, individual rights, faith, hard work, and old school American values aren't fading here. They're thriving. Every episode covers what matters here: the housing market, outdoor lifestyle, local politics, community values, self-reliance, and the stories that make North Idaho unlike anywhere else. If you're relocating to Idaho from California, Washington, or anywhere else — or you're already rooted here and love this place — hit subscribe and join the community. New episodes every week. Long-form conversations. Real people. No fluff. 🎙️ Guest or sponsorship inquiries: info@nidexperience.com 🌐 northidahoexperience.com ▶️ Also on YouTube: https://bit.ly/thenorthidahoexperience

  1. 1d ago

    From Marine to K9 Trainer: Free Service Dogs for Veterans & What's Wrong With Your Dog | Yoshi of Righteous K9

    What if 80% of your dog's behavior problems were actually YOUR fault? In this episode of the North Idaho Experience podcast, Seth and Eric sit down with Yoshi — the former Marine, ex-Tennessee State Trooper, and founder of Righteous K9 — for one of the most honest, faith-filled, and fascinating conversations we've ever had. Yoshi's story is unlike anything you've heard. Adopted from the Soviet Union at age 7, raised in Coeur d'Alene, deployed to Afghanistan, then nearly killed in a head-on collision with a semi-truck — the accident that brought him back to his faith and set him on a path to building North Idaho's premier dog training company. Today, Righteous K9 trains everything from basic obedience puppies to military-grade bomb and drug detection dogs. But what Yoshi is most passionate about? Providing free service dogs to veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD — funded entirely by his civilian client base. In this episode, you'll hear: Why 80% of dog behavioral issues come down to handler error — not the dogHow Yoshi's German Shepherd literally saved his life from a morphine overdoseWhat PTSD service dogs actually do and how they detect anxiety in their handlersThe Proverbs 12:10 verse that inspired the name "Righteous K9"Why Yoshi believes North Idaho is the perfect home for this missionHis vision to launch a non-profit giving free service dogs to those who servedWhether you're a dog owner, a veteran, someone struggling with PTSD, or just a fan of great North Idaho stories — this one will stick with you. 📍 CONNECT WITH ROYAL K9: https://righteousk9training.com/ https://www.facebook.com/share/193W1CNri6/?mibextid=wwXIfr 0:00 — Introduction: Meet the Royal K9 Founder 2:30 — How Royal K9 Started: The Origin Story 9:00 — The Biggest Mistakes Dog Owners Make 17:00 — What Professional K9 Training Actually Looks Like 25:00 — Working With Reactive & Problem Dogs 33:00 — Building a Dog Training Business in North Idaho 42:00 — The Royal K9 Philosophy & Standards 50:00 — Real Client Transformations & Success Stories 57:00 — How to Get Started + Where to Find Royal K9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Sponsored by: North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854 (208) 457-3031CONTACT@NORTHIDAHOARMS.COM https://northidahoarms.com/ Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

  2. Jul 14

    Why This Entrepreneur Left Everything to Build a Retreat in North Idaho

    Dave and Seth sit down with Tony Marcella — founder of Shiloh, entrepreneur, atypical cystic fibrosis advocate, and organizer of the Shiloh Echo Retreat in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Tony shares the story that nearly ended his life: years of misdiagnosis, a medical system that studied him instead of solving his problem, and the digestive enzyme and salt regimen that finally turned things around. From there the conversation opens up into everything that makes North Idaho what it is — homesteading, real food, reading labels, distrust of "big pharma," concealed carry as a constitutional right, and why decentralization and local community may be the future of this country. He also breaks down his vision for the Shiloh Echo Retreat (September 11–13): 100+ acres at Boulder Creek Retreat, on-site blacksmithing with Fire Iron Forge, a gun range with Yeager Defense, locally sourced non-GMO meals, worship led by Nashville folk artist William Toll, 12+ speakers on privacy, freedom, and simple living — all for $30 for three days. Plus a genuinely fascinating dive into open-source technology, GrapheneOS, local AI, surveillance, and what it means to actually own the tech in your life. At the center of it all is Tony's message: you don't control your circumstances, but your response is your responsibility — and there's still hope. 🔗 Learn more about the  Shiloh retreat: shilohecho.org ▶️ Watch the full episode on the North Idaho Experience YouTube channel, or find us on your favorite podcast platform. Thinking about buying, selling, or relocating to North Idaho? Reach out to our team — one of the top-rated real estate teams in the area. Contact info is in the show notes. This episode is brought to you by North Idaho Arms — Post Falls, Idaho. Unapologetically pro-2A. 00:00 - Introduction & Atypical Cystic Fibrosis Journey 05:00 - Medical System, Naturopathy, and Food Quality 10:00 - Genetic Predisposition, Historical Diets & Food Choices 15:00 - Tony's Background: From Software Engineer to Drummer 20:00 - Innovation, AI, and Moving to North Idaho 25:00 - Finding Community in Idaho & The Homesteading Lifestyle 30:00 - Introducing the Shiloh Echo Retreat (Activities & Purpose) 35:00 - Prepping vs. Preparing & The Power of Fellowship 40:00 - Faith, AI as Religion & The True Value of Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Sponsored by: North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854 (208) 457-3031CONTACT@NORTHIDAHOARMS.COM https://northidahoarms.com/ Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

  3. Jul 10

    From Navy Minefields to Batteries That Take a Bullet

    This one goes everywhere. We sit down with Ryan Wiggins — a former Navy mineman, dive instructor, and now a battery industry innovator supplying tech to NASA, the DOD, and major utility companies. We get into how a sailboat rebuild in Florida turned into a career in energy storage, why his battery tech doesn't flinch when you shoot it, and what it's actually like clearing underwater minefields for the military. Then we swing into spearfishing pike in Idaho, dive rescue work, competitive shooting, mesh radio networks, and the story behind why Ryan and his fiancée ended up here after Florida basically tried to swallow their house whole. It's a wild ride with a genuinely fascinating guy, and honestly, we didn't even get to the aliens — that's a conversation for next time. Sponsors: North Idaho Arms 4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854 (208) 457-3031 CONTACT@NORTHIDAHOARMS.COM https://northidahoarms.com/ 👤 Connect with Ryan Wiggins http://www.abyssbattery.com/ http://www.hycapenergy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Sponsored by: North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854 (208) 457-3031CONTACT@NORTHIDAHOARMS.COM https://northidahoarms.com/ Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

  4. Jul 7

    Active Duty, Custom Belts, and a Very Dead Bear | Hunter Hanley

    Hunter Hanley is juggling two jobs — one for the US Army, one for himself. He's Civil Affairs, SOF umbrella, Fort Bragg, about 14 months from ETSing. And while the Army keeps him on a full schedule, he's been building Hanley Leatherworks out of two spare bedrooms: custom leather belts, reversible inner belts that flip from dress clothes to full gun rig, and a new MOLLE outer belt he hasn't even officially launched. US Marshals are already fans. His backlog is six weeks deep. He's working till 2 AM most nights. And his dad is Jason Hanley from Acme Acres, who dropped by too. We also get into bear hunting with hounds, a suppressed 45-70, tapeworms, gray man gear theory, boot camp during COVID, and the very real possibility Hunter ends up in North Idaho sooner rather than later. Hanley Leather Works:  Get 10% off: https://www.hanleyleatherworks.com/discount/NORTHIDAHOEXPER?ref=yawohvyf This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Sponsored by: North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854 (208) 457-3031CONTACT@NORTHIDAHOARMS.COM https://northidahoarms.com/ Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

  5. Jul 3

    Engineered Septics, North Idaho Land & the Aquifer Under Your Feet

    Before you buy land in North Idaho, there's a conversation you need to have — and it involves soil depth, slope percentage, and a underground lake that's been there since the last ice age. Dave and Seth sit down with Erik Illum, a former Marine combat engineer who somehow became North Idaho's go-to septic engineer, and the conversation covers a lot of ground. Erik breaks down what makes a piece of land require an engineered system, why drip systems are often the only answer on steep terrain, and how the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer quietly dictates how dense North Idaho development can get. Plus: whole-home incinerators, aquaponics, natural swimming pools, and Seth's plan to build an outhouse. It's one of those episodes that's genuinely useful and genuinely fun. 👤 Connect with Olson Engineering -  https://www.oecivil.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Sponsored by: North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854 (208) 457-3031CONTACT@NORTHIDAHOARMS.COM https://northidahoarms.com/ Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

  6. Jun 30

    Was Wyatt Earp a Kootenai County Deputy? A Detective Answers + Wild Cases from the Bay Area to North Idaho

    Detective Jeff Snell has spent 28 years in law enforcement — from working gangs in one of California's most violent cities to solving cases in Kootenai County that start with $80 game cameras and end with SWAT teams. In this episode Eric and Seth sit down with Jeff for one of the most wide-ranging conversations in NIE podcast history. You'll hear about drug trends cops actually see on the street, why fentanyl arrests in North Idaho dropped off a cliff after the border closed, the game camera case that turned into one of the biggest local drug busts in a decade, and the Idaho Court Watch project aiming to hold judges publicly accountable. Then Jeff digs into something nobody else is talking about — the forgotten history of the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office going back to 1881. There's a sheriff named Uncle Billy Martin who should be as famous as Wyatt Earp. There's a question that's been floating around North Idaho for years. And Jeff finally has the answer. Was Wyatt Earp actually a deputy in Kootenai County? Listen to find out. North Idaho Experience is a podcast about the people, places, and stories that make North Idaho worth fighting for.  👤 Connect with Jeff Snell Jsnell@kcgov.us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Sponsored by: North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854 (208) 457-3031CONTACT@NORTHIDAHOARMS.COM https://northidahoarms.com/ Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

  7. Jun 23

    From Iraq to Idaho: Building Best Life Coffee and a Purpose-Driven Life in North Idaho

    From Iraq to Coeur d'Alene — Kyle and Michelle Cooper's story is anything but ordinary. In this episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, Dave and Seth sit down with the husband-and-wife veteran team behind Best Life Coffee, one of Coeur d'Alene's most values-driven local coffee shops. Kyle and Michelle met while serving in the U.S. Army during deployment in Iraq in 2004, survived a cross-country journey to all 50 states in a 45-foot fifth wheel, opened a power yoga studio for first responders, and eventually landed in North Idaho — where they built a coffee shop rooted in community, family, and faith. In this conversation, you'll hear how Best Life Coffee came to life, why supporting local business matters more than ever in a growing city like Coeur d'Alene, and what's next for Kyle and Michelle — including a brand-new line of charity coffee bags with proceeds benefiting veteran and first responder organizations like Warriors in Quiet Waters and The Innocents. Whether you're a North Idaho local, a veteran entrepreneur, someone considering relocating to Coeur d'Alene, or just love a great origin story built on grit and faith — this episode is for you. 👤 Connect with Best Life CDA 📲 Instagram: @BestLifeCDA website: https://www.bestlifecda.com/ 📍 Best Life Coffee | 6th & Sherman, Coeur d'Alene, ID 🎓 Top 3 Things Viewers Will Learn How two Army veterans met in Iraq, survived deployment, and built a thriving small business together in North Idaho — including the real story of what it takes to make a marriage, a mission, and an entrepreneurial vision all work at the same time. Why Best Life Coffee is more than a coffee shop — from their charity coffee bag series (supporting veteran orgs and child safety nonprofits) to homeschooling their kids through the business, Kyle and Michelle are redefining what it means to run a purpose-driven small business in Coeur d'Alene. What it's really like to relocate to North Idaho and build a life here — including how they traveled all 50 states before choosing CDA, what surprised them most, and why they'll never leave. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Sponsored by: North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854 (208) 457-3031CONTACT@NORTHIDAHOARMS.COM https://northidahoarms.com/ Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

  8. Jun 22

    Washington's Collapse, Media Lies & the Truth About Fleeing to Idaho | Brandi Kruse of Undivided

    Brandi Kruse — host of the independent podcast Undivided and one of Washington State's most outspoken media voices — sits down with North Idaho Experience for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation about media censorship, the collapse of legacy journalism, Washington State's political and cultural decline, and why hundreds of thousands of people are fleeing to Idaho. Brandi shares the story of her political awakening during COVID-19, her front-row seat to the Seattle riots and CHOP takeover of 2020, her personal confrontations with Antifa, and why she made the journey from voting for Obama and Jay Inslee to briefing the Trump White House on domestic terrorism threats. She and the NIE crew break down the double standard in legacy media, the transgender reporting problem in Seattle newsrooms, the real causes of homelessness, Washington's new income tax, the 10-year recovery timeline for the state, and why Idaho ranked 50th in crime — dead last, in the best possible way. This is an honest, direct, and deeply informed conversation about freedom, media integrity, political courage, and what it means to think for yourself in an era of manufactured narratives. 👤 Connect with Undivided with Brandi Kruse  @unDividedwithBrandiKruse   facebook.com/brandikrusenews x.com/BrandiKruse 🔥 Sponsored by North Idaho Arms in Post Falls, Idaho — your local source for magazines, suppressors, and everything firearm-related. Ask for BZ. website: https://northidahoarms.com/ Phone:(208) 457-3031 CONTACT@NORTHIDAHOARMS.COM Address: 4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854 📌 Topics Covered in This Episode: Why Brandi Kruse left mainstream media — She breaks down the exact moments inside Seattle newsrooms during COVID and the 2020 riots that destroyed her trust in legacy journalism, and how that experience transformed her into one of Washington's most influential independent voices. The real story behind Washington State's collapse — From skyrocketing crime rates and a new unconstitutional income tax, to the CHOP occupation and the mass exodus of residents and businesses, you'll get an insider's breakdown of how a state goes from thriving to dysfunctional — and what a realistic turnaround actually looks like. How to think independently in a polarized media landscape — Brandi makes a compelling case for why consuming only Fox News or only CNN is equally dangerous, why intellectual honesty requires changing your mind when facts change, and how independent media is outpacing legacy outlets in reach and credibility. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Sponsored by: North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854 (208) 457-3031CONTACT@NORTHIDAHOARMS.COM https://northidahoarms.com/ Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

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Thinking about moving to North Idaho? Already live here? This is your show. North Idaho Experience is the podcast that takes you inside life in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint, and beyond — through honest conversations with the people who actually live it. Local business owners, community leaders, first responders, veterans, real estate insiders, and everyday North Idahoans share what this region is really like. North Idaho is one of the last places in America where freedom isn't just a bumper sticker — it's how people actually live. Strong communities, individual rights, faith, hard work, and old school American values aren't fading here. They're thriving. Every episode covers what matters here: the housing market, outdoor lifestyle, local politics, community values, self-reliance, and the stories that make North Idaho unlike anywhere else. If you're relocating to Idaho from California, Washington, or anywhere else — or you're already rooted here and love this place — hit subscribe and join the community. New episodes every week. Long-form conversations. Real people. No fluff. 🎙️ Guest or sponsorship inquiries: info@nidexperience.com 🌐 northidahoexperience.com ▶️ Also on YouTube: https://bit.ly/thenorthidahoexperience

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  • Creator
    North Idaho Experience
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    185
  • Rating
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    © 2026 North Idaho Experience
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