The North Idaho Experience

About The 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 (mailto:info@nidexperience.com) 🌐 northidahoexperience.com ▶️ Also on YouTube: https://bit.ly/thenorthidahoexperience (https://bit.ly/thenorthidahoexperience)

Publisher

North Idaho Experience

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Sept 2023

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

201 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Eps. 198 - Post Falls, Idaho: Growth, Property Taxes & the Future with Mayor Randy Westlund

   What does the future of Post Falls, Idaho look like as the city continues to grow? Post Falls Mayor Randy Westlund joins Seth for an in-depth conversation about growth, property taxes, city budgeting, downtown redevelopment, infrastructure, jobs, public safety, and the long-term future of one of North Idaho’s rapidly changing communities. Randy explains how Idaho property taxes and city funding work, why Post Falls is already planning for financial pressures projected years into the future, a...

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Eps. 197 - Could America Stop a Drone Swarm? AI, Missile Defense & the Future of War | Tyler Oxley

   Could a drone attack happen inside the United States—and are we prepared to stop it? After more than 32 years of military service, Tyler Oxley joins the North Idaho Experience Podcast for a fascinating conversation about how warfare is changing, the growing threat of drones, and what America’s air and missile defense could look like in the years ahead. Tyler spent the final years of his military career working extensively in the air and missile defense community, giving him a unique perspecti...

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Eps. 196 - Why Old European Is Expanding Across North Idaho | Local Food, Big Plans & John Donohue

   Old European Restaurant has become a North Idaho breakfast favorite—but there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than crepes, cinnamon rolls, and aebleskivers. In this episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, we sit down with John Donohue from Old European Restaurant to talk about what makes the restaurant different, why they’re doubling down on locally sourced food, and their plans to expand throughout North Idaho. John shares how Old European is working with local farmers and pr...

Who has been a guest on The North Idaho Experience

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ryan Tillman
• Taylor Grieger
• Adam Calusa
• Dan Gookin
• Tim Henry

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,512,803

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 86 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

91

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

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Books guests

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