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Almost Paradise In North Idaho
In the beginning, God created a paradise. And then we messed it up! Today, living in North Idaho is almost paradise. ALMOST. Yes, the weather is often fantastic. There are 4 distinct seasons offering hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, canoeing, rafting, ATV trips, snow skiing, and more. Lakes and streams are everywhere. Mountains dominate the horizons, The forests are endless. Small towns (2 traffic-lights in our county!) dot the area. Independent minded, (mostly) conservative people live in…
Episodes
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 93: Power Outages, Crunchy Coffee, Hunting Reindeer, Funny Shoes, Bumper Stickers and Other Things We Can’t Control
Ted survives the big windstorm, but some trees didn't. Power goes out & he watches the clock tick toward the big game. With the lights out, Ted discovers…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 92: Mark Carpenter Joins Ted And, As Usual, They Talk A Lot But Don't Say Much. And, Of Course, They Don't Solve Anything!
Mark and Ted chew the fat! Today they talk about: Local flooding, the fall of a sports dynasty & icon, the Monroe Doctrine, Australian shooting and Australia's…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 91: Mysteries Leading To Imagination (or vice versa?)
Ted lets his imagination run wild in this episode and so he wonders about... North Idaho being invaded by aliens disguised as a comet. Why he is scared of…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 90 Molly Erickson: From Searching to Serving...A Life Rewritten by Jesus
Molly Erickson was lost much of her life, until she was found. When she found Jesus, her life was changed. Today, Molly heads many ministries in Bonners Ferry…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 89 Beer, Bucks, and Batteries...Plus Other Stuff!
Ted had quite the week, and of course he talks about it all.
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 88 Mark Carpenter & Ted Serve Up A Thanksgiving Feast Of Serious, And Not So Serious, Topics
Gobble, Gobble! Two guys sit down and prove why they are often referred to as "Turkeys"! The two discover many rabbit holes, and go down almost all of them…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 87 Chris & Larrie Clark: Peace & Chaos In The Holy Land
Chris & Larrie Clark return from Israel with individual, and shared, perspectives. While they both were in awe of walking in the footsteps of Jesus, Chris also…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 86 Opportunity In The Valley: Jobs, Education, And The Future of Bonners Ferry
The North Idaho Classical Academy is hiring and is hosting a job fair! Kris Wickwire, the school's Academic Coordinator, is hosting the fair Tuesday, November…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 85 Editing Reality: Truth, Tech, and Trust In Our Backyard
Ted got sick over the weekend, but he survived and is back! In this episode Ted considers the slow death of context that is damaging our society. This is not…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 84 North Idaho Spirit Of Community And Remembrance
Ted has a cold so...he sounds better! And he talks less! Hallelujah! He also says he is sorry...sort of. Bonners Ferry is coming together to help those in need…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 83 Local Reporter Bridges The Gap Between Fact And Fantasy
During the day Jennifer Wright is the editorial assistant and community writer for the Bonners Ferry Herald. But when the sun goes down and the kids go to…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 82 (B): Flying Solo During A SCARY Halloween Week
Ted has no guests, and no adult supervision, as he tries to do a podcast by himself! It's autumn in the Pacific Northwest and Ted considers a number of timely…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 81: Liberty Lanes (historically A.J.'s) has a whole new vibe! Remodeling has made it clean, bright, & modern. This is not your father's bowling alley anymore!
Wanting to save the bowling alley, Robert Endicott formed a partnership of local businessmen and together they have done just that. Relying on his vision of…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 80: Tim Garcia - Showing Courage While Offering Opportunity, Community and...Coffee!
Episode 80 Tim Garcia is doing what he can to provide a safe and productive workplace environment. His dream when moving to North Idaho was to find freedom and…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 79: Chris & Larrie Clark are going to Israel! Pilgrimage and Providence: When Dreams and Destiny Meet
Guided by a simple faith, Chris and Larrie are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Just as Israel and Hamas begin on what the world hopes will be a…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 78: How About Them Mariners! It's time to play in the toybox, for a while! Mariners, Seahawks, & Ducks...Oh My!!
Stop the presses! The Seattle Mariners are in the playoffs. Lets take a break from the serious issues of the day that causes stress and, sometimes, heartache…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 77: Ice, Sand & Steel - Stories from Seabee Captain Kevin Ball who built America's bases from Antarctica to the Middle East
From the frozen expanse of Antarctica to the scorching sands of the Middle East, retired Navy Seabee Captain Kevin Ball lived a life few can imagine. As a…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 76 A Conservative Loss...And A Concern For Our Future
Ted is serious today as he says goodbye to Charlie Kirk Meanwhile, Jesus Welcomes Charlie Kirk Home! How should we react? Concerns about America's current…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 75 The Man Behind The Finger! From Poster To Podcast! The Symbol Who Speaks! And now, he is speaking to you!
Ted has a mystery guest today! Don't be intimidated. Behind that stern face, and pointing finger is actually a humble guy. Yes, he loves America. But he also…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 74 Ted's OLD friend Mark Carpenter drops in and lets him share a few rants, and raves.
Like a pin ball, Mark and Ted bounce from issue to issue. Some issues impact North Idaho...some do not. All offer deep insight. Well, not all. Some topics…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 73 Steve Willis' Mission In North Idaho, Across The Nation, And In...Guatemala!
Steve and his family share a passion for helping others. God has led them on this mission, literally. It's a mission, and a business, that helps provide a life…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 72 Bonners Ferry Herald reporter Ned Newton is moving on to his next big adventure! Ned reflects on his time here in North Idaho and offers some insights on local issues he has covered as a reporter.
Ned is the ace reporter for the local newspaper and he has decided to unplug his word processor, at least for a while, and move back to his home in Texas. Ned…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 71 Naval Top Gun Fighter Pilot Mike Peterson joins Ted to talk about Pride, Humility, and Faith.
Remember "Goose" from the first Top Gun movie with Tom Cruise? In many ways, Mike Peterson is Goose! Mike talks about his days as a top gun naval aviator…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 70 Phillip Weaver, local airplane pilot and mechanic and missionary. He is trusting and following Jesus...where ever it leads him.
Phillip joins Ted to discuss his dreams and his mission. Phillip is working hard in preparing to be Jesus' hands and feet. He has learned to fly and be an…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 69 Mike Kupper & Harold Holloway relive the good, the bad, and the ugly as school bus drivers. Is $16 an hour worth it? The answer is...maybe!
The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round...early in the morning! The local school district, and maybe every school district…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 68 Local VFW Post Commander Ben Apo and his wife Carrie share their desire to start a local Veterans Outreach Center...and keep North Idaho safe from Sea Snakes!
Ben and his wife Carrie visit Ted in studio to discuss a variety of topics. These include: Ben's life in the navy during his multiple deployments to the gulf…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 67 It's Almost Fair Time here in North Idaho, and all across America! Fair Manager Jaycee Atkins joins Ted to discuss the fair, and the fairgrounds.
Fair Manager Jaycee Atkins is busier than a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs as she counts down the weeks and days to this year's Boundary…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 66 It's Party Time in Bonners Ferry, Idaho!
This weekend it will be party city in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Ted interviews Teshra Robles of the chamber of commerce and Hanna of the Teascarlet Art Gallery to…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 65 Is it really almost paradise, in North Idaho? Not always. But, the 4th of July is here and it's time to celebrate!
Ted reacts and reflects on recent tragedies in North Idaho. Firefighters are ambushed in nearby Coeur d'Alene. Two local teenagers suffer significant injuries…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #64 Robby Rains and Ted talk about the 250th anniversary of The Battle of Bunker Hill and the creation of the U.S. Army
Is it the Battle of Bunker Hill, or the Battle of Breed's Hill. Bobby and I debate and discuss this among other things related to 1775 and the Revolutionary…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #63 Ted celebrates Father's Day as he visits with his son Chase about bowling, his escape artist dog Annie, and life as a volunteer fire fighter.
During a recent visit back to Kansas, Ted and his son Chase spend time doing guy stuff and visiting about it. After 42 years Chase finally beats the old man in…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #62 Ted's old partner Mark drops by for his every other month update and sharing of thoughts.
Mark Carpenter returns to the microphone with lots of thoughts on the world and Bonners Ferry. Mark does admit to being tired as he has been rewiring the sound…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #61 Ted dedicates this show to Nick, and discusses the joys of June...and other stuff.
Ted takes a time-out from guests and proceeds to talk about what he wants to talk about! This show is dedicated to Ted's old school friend from Chanute, KS -…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #60: Does Jacob Francom of North Idaho Classical Academy really want Ted to be the future school's mascot? Yikes!
North Idaho Classical Academy Principle Jacob Francom joins Ted to discuss the new school coming to Bonners Ferry. Opening is set for August, 2026 and the…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #59 Ron MacDonald, Boundary County School District 101 Board of Trustees Board Chair
The Maintenance & Operations Levy Election is going on now, and ends on May 20th. It's time to vote in this important election and Board of Trustees Chairman…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #58 Ken Baker...North Bench Volunteer Fire Department Chief
Ken is a life long resident of Bonners Ferry with deep roots in the community. From Eagle Scout, car body repair, fire fighter, EMT, hazmat tech, to fire…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #57 School Superintendent Jan Bayer & Curriculum Coordinator Andrea Fuentes discuss the M&O Levy Election.
The upcoming school maintenance and operations levy is a hot topic in Boundary County and Ted digs deep to get more information about what is a stake. Voting…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #56 Sandy Johnstone & The Free Rotary CommUNITY Breakfast and Auction This Saturday!
Who doesn't love a quickie!? This episode is a quickie of about 12 minutes! But good things can come in small packages. Sandy Johnstone joins Ted to discuss…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #55 Troy Olson, reuniting people with their birth parents!
Troy Olson is not a computer nerd, but he is a self proclaimed computer geek! By day he is a Search Engine Optimization Technician. You know all those annoying…
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Episode #54 Bobby Rains ponders who fired the shot heard 'round the world.
Ted and his guest, Bobby Rains, celebrate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's famous horse ride and reconstruct the Battle of Lexington & Concord. These two…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #53 Dale Anderson, Retired Las Vegas Cop living the dream in North Idaho
Dale wore many uniforms during his nearly 30 years as a police officer. These included stints as a prison guard, street cop, investigative detective…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #52 Mike Kupper - Not so SIMPLE anymore!
Mike is changing his Simple Simon's Pizza to Misty Mountain Pizza! Nothing new here, as MIke has made many changes and leaps of faith in his life. He took his…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #51 Morgan Pfander, Regional Wildlife Biologist/Grizzly Bear Specialist
The bears are waking up, and they're hungry! Morgan Pfander wants to keep everybody safe, including the bears. The Arizona native grew up hunting with her dad…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #50 Sarah Fisher...Leading A Mom's Walk, While She Learns To Walk With Jesus
Welcome to milestone podcast number 50! This podcast caught Ted by surprise as it went in a totally different direction than anticipated. Sarah has started a…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode # 49 John Martling...A Lost Soul Who Found His Way
After dodging Ted for months, John Martling finally agrees to come on his humble podcast. John's journey to Bonners Ferry is quite interesting (reminiscent of…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode # 48 John Becker, Bonners Ferry Promoter
John Becker has worn, and continues to wear, many hats here in Bonners Ferry. With almost 1000 friends on Facebook, he is well known and his interests are…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 47: Spring Has Sprung, and Ted Has A Fresh Spring In His Step!
Ted is alone today, so look out! With the weather warming up and thunderstorms on the horizon, Ted hopes to be dodging bolts of lightening soon. Well, maybe…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode # 46 A chance to help a friend of the community. Then, John Miller talks about his famous grandpa, (19 times removed) Robert the Bruce!
Ted introduces his show with an offer of FREE TACOS...and a chance to help a community friend. Charli Turner and her family could use your help with their huge…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #45 Munro Murdock and North Haven Campground
Munro grew up in Utah, moved to Hawaii (where he thought he had found paradise). But then he discovered North Idaho! Yes, Life is Almost Paradise...In North…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #44 9B Family Foundations School creator Charli Turner & principal Julie Montgomery
From a pinkie-swear in childhood to heading up a private, non-profit, Bible-based pre and K-12 school, these two ladies have come a long way to now serve…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode # 43: Shooting the breeze with my old partner Mark
Ted's old podcast partner Mark comes into the studio and tries to hog the microphone (nothing new there)! Topics include, but are not limited to: Mark falling…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 42: 9B Ladies Event Tickets Selling Fast, Democrats Fading Fast, Ted's hook coming back, and Bonners Ferry may have a sister city (or a kissing cousin)
The Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing for their upcoming 9B Ladies Event, and tickets are selling Fast. The ladies discuss the guests that…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 41: Wine and beer, ice cream and candy, and Playboy magazine returns, plus so much more!
Angela Hand talks about her unique shops of wine and ice cream. Ted thinks it is the best of both worlds in downtown Bonners Ferry. The high school basketball…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 40: Fish & Game Officer Nate Gattey survives baby moose attack, and other stories
Nate joins the podcast to talk all things fish and game. And, yes, he is part of law enforcement. Poaching is real, and so are hunting mistakes. What a typical…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 39: Grizzly Bear Attack Survivor Brent Hudson Shares His Story and Mission
Brent Hudson shares his story of how he was mauled by a huge grizzly in Alaska, and survived! And how it changed his life. Brent recalls the events leading up…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 38: Bonners Ferry reporter Ned Newton
Ted looks in the mirror and discovers Ned Newton, ace reporter for the Bonners Ferry Herald newspaper. Ted discovers that the more things change, the more they…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 38: Busy New Week, Zuko Update, Personal Confession...And More!
Ted likes to TRY to be funny, but some stories are just too sad and real. Beware of scams, calls from the barnyard, and calls from ex-wives! Zuko, the rescue…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 37: Friends Talk Ted Off The Ledge, Just In Time For Valentine's Day
Baby, it's cold outside! Ted gets cold inside, too, as his Chiefs are humbled in the big game. But while his friends eat his food and make fun of him…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 36: The wait is over as Kevin Dye is fired up for this weekend's Gun And Horn Show
The Bonners Ferry Gun and Horn Show will be at the county fairgrounds this weekend. Guns, knives, crafts, furs, food, pies, and more will be featured on…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 35: No Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Here!
Welcome to North Idaho as the snow and temperatures fall. Ted sympathizes with two local men and a turtle in Florida who get stuck in a sewer drain. Meet…