The Gordie Tamayo Show

Gordie Tamayo

This is “The Gordie Tamayo Show”, hosted by digital media savant and community storyteller Gordie Tamayo. Each episode fuses the entrepreneurial grit of start‑ups with the soulful beats of indie musicians, and the heart‑pounding drama of grassroots sports. Whether he’s interviewing a Basque pop band fresh off Treefort, or spotlighting a boxing champion, Gordie connects the dots between culture, commerce and community. Authentic, and always curious, The Gordie Tamayo Show celebrates stories that reveal how creativity, business and sports intersect across cultures, reminding listeners everywhere that purpose and passion are the true drivers of success. Tune in for conversations that inspire and inform; no matter where you are in the world.

  1. Aug 31

    Ingrid Andress on “Now I Know,” Honest Songwriting and Her New Album

    Who is Ingrid Andress beyond the chart success and four GRAMMY nominations? In this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, the acclaimed country singer-songwriter discusses the personal growth, uncomfortable truths and evolving sense of identity shaping her newest music. Speaking with Gordie Tamayo ahead of her Nowhere Else to Go Tour stop at the Knitting Factory in Boise, Andress reflects on the record-setting release of the Lady Like album, the lasting impact of “More Hearts Than Mine” and how “Now I Know” represents a more mature understanding of relationships, responsibility and difficult decisions. She also opens up about writing more honestly about fear of marriage, commitment and experiences she once might have polished out of her songs. Through recent releases including “Now I Know,” “Tattoos,” “Taillights” and “All the Best,” Andress is allowing different and sometimes contradictory parts of herself to coexist. She explains why exposing frightening subjects can reduce their power, and help listeners feel less alone in their own experiences. The conversation also explores what Ingrid learned from her stripped-down Low-Key Sessions and how she plans to preserve that intimate storytelling as she reunites with her full band for a higher-energy tour. Ingrid Andress brings the Nowhere Else to Go Tour to the Knitting Factory in Boise on Tuesday, September 8. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m.

    Ingrid Andress on “Now I Know,” Honest Songwriting and Her New Album
  2. Aug 21

    Latino Fest Boise 2026: Ivan Castillo & Liz Correa on Building Belonging

    Latino Fest Boise is celebrating its 10th anniversary; but Ivan Castillo and Liz Correa are working to ensure its impact extends far beyond one weekend. In this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, Gordie sits down with Ivan and Liz, founding board directors of Raíces Latinas Foundation, to discuss the evolution of Latino Fest Boise, the creation of a dedicated organization around its future, and what it means to turn cultural celebration into lasting community infrastructure. Ivan shares how lessons from construction, real estate, and civic leadership have taught him that relationships, not transactions, drive meaningful progress. Liz brings her experience as an accountant working with small-business owners and as a behind-the-scenes architect helping connect the people, traditions, resources, and details that make the festival possible. Together, they explain why Raíces Latinas intends to strengthen existing organizations rather than duplicate their work, help smaller Latin American communities share their food and traditions, preserve the history of those who “dug the well,” and give Latino Idahoans the opportunity to tell their own story. The conversation also previews Latino Fest Boise 2026, featuring headliner La Sonora Show, Fusión Latina Band, traditional dance from Chile and Colombia, a DJ battle, dance contest, Latin parade, children’s activities, food trucks, micheladas, and an official after-party. More than a festival, this is a conversation about identity, representation, relationships, and the future of Idaho’s Latino community.

    Latino Fest Boise 2026: Ivan Castillo & Liz Correa on Building Belonging
  3. Aug 14

    Dave Pirner on Soul Asylum's Next Chapter, “Runaway Train” & MPLS Unplugged

    Soul Asylum frontman and songwriter Dave Pirner joins Gordie Tamayo for a candid conversation about the songs, experiences and creative obsession that continue to shape the band more than four decades into its career. Ahead of Soul Asylum's August 19 stop at Revolution Concert House in Garden City, Idaho, Pirner reveals that he's already recorded demos for the next Soul Asylum album and discusses the upcoming MPLS Unplugged, including the long-awaited release of “What Will Become of Me.” Dave also reflects on singing songs written by younger versions of himself, what Soul Asylum means to him today, the creative freedom of the Minneapolis music scene, reuniting with producer Steve Jordan for Slowly But Shirley, and why songwriting still involves obsession, uncertainty and self-doubt. The conversation also goes deeper into “Runaway Train,” separating Pirner's original emotional intent from the missing-children video that became inseparable from the song in popular culture. He discusses an interpretation of the song through mental health, watching new generations discover Soul Asylum, the surprising staying power of deeper cuts like “String of Pearls,” and how his punk-rock roots eventually expanded into a much broader emotional palette. And for Treasure Valley fans wondering what to expect August 19? According to Pirner, they're getting “full-on Soul Asylum.” The Gordie Tamayo Show is presented by Boise Beat.

    Dave Pirner on Soul Asylum's Next Chapter, “Runaway Train” & MPLS Unplugged
  4. Aug 12

    Trent Maddox on Abide Care Services: Faith, IDD Care & Serving Ashland, Ohio

    Who is Trent Maddox, and what is Abide Care Services in Ashland, Ohio? On this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, Gordie sits down with Trent Maddox, Director of Abide Care Services, for a personal conversation about faith, leadership, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and building a care organization around the belief that people deserve to be fully known and fully loved. Trent shares how his path from college football and special education led him into serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Drawing from his experience as an intervention specialist, he discusses the challenges families can face when students transition out of school, the importance of reliable in-home support, and why quality care should extend beyond an Individual Service Plan (ISP) to understand the goals, interests, relationships, and needs of the whole person. The conversation also explores the meaning behind the name Abide Care Services, Trent's philosophy of agape service, the role of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Abide's approach to communication and dependability, and the need for Homemaker Personal Care in Ashland and surrounding Ohio communities. Trent also opens up about young leadership, marriage, building a healthy team culture, scaling without sacrificing quality, and Abide's vision to become a trusted care agency across Ohio. For families searching for intellectual and developmental disability services, in-home support, Homemaker Personal Care, or dependable IDD care in Ashland, Ohio, Trent's message is simple: "We see you." This is a conversation about much more than launching a company. It's about serving people well, strengthening families, creating meaningful support, and building something with a purpose greater than itself.

    Trent Maddox on Abide Care Services: Faith, IDD Care & Serving Ashland, Ohio

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This is “The Gordie Tamayo Show”, hosted by digital media savant and community storyteller Gordie Tamayo. Each episode fuses the entrepreneurial grit of start‑ups with the soulful beats of indie musicians, and the heart‑pounding drama of grassroots sports. Whether he’s interviewing a Basque pop band fresh off Treefort, or spotlighting a boxing champion, Gordie connects the dots between culture, commerce and community. Authentic, and always curious, The Gordie Tamayo Show celebrates stories that reveal how creativity, business and sports intersect across cultures, reminding listeners everywhere that purpose and passion are the true drivers of success. Tune in for conversations that inspire and inform; no matter where you are in the world.