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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 34: More Light, Less Heat...well, maybe SOME heat!
Ted welcomes his listeners to North Idaho, which is almost paradise! True crime podcasts are popular, but Ted isn't sure they're for him. A current area murder…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 33: Retired Border Patrol Officer Lee Pinkerton Talks About America's Legend, The Mustang, Protecting America's Borders!
What a great show we have today! Retired border patrol officer Lee Pinkerton (known as Pinky by his friends) talks about his career and life here in North…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 32: A New Beginning...With An Edge!
Ted is excited as he unveils his podcast's new logo and mission. He returns to his journalism roots and becomes a voice with an edge for Bonners Ferry. He…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 31: Ted & Mark discuss lessons we could learn here in North Idaho from the LA fires, Part 2
Ted and Mark discuss a wide range of topics related to the LA fires and how they might impact North Idaho in the months and years ahead. Mark suggests…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 29: California refugee Mark discusses LA fire disaster. Part 1 of 2
Mark drops by to offer his unique perspectives on the LA fire. Mark struggles to keep Ted focused as Ted starts talking about thong bikinis. Then Mark explains…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 28: This and That and Other Stuff
Ted is on his own this time, and it shows as he talks about a hodgepodge of topics. Good News or Bad News? It depends on the listener. Terry is in hot water…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 27: New Year's Resolutions! How Long Will They Last?
Ted and Joy talk about New Year's Resolutions (but they don't make any!) Joy finds some resolutions for Ted, but his quick answers get him in trouble…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 26: The Giving Spirit Of Christmas...Better Late Than Never!
Ted finally does his Christmas Podcast...after Christmas! Sounds just like Ted. Why the delay? Ted got sick. But now he is better and hitting on all cylinders…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 25: My Old Partner, Mark, Stops by...again!
The Show Must Go On! Technical glitches and the flu bug won't stop Ted on this episode! Ted wonders if Mark jinxed the show, but surely not. Never fear; the…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 24: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
Forecast for Saturday: Mid-30s and 100% chance of snow. What should Ted do? How about plunging into the Kootenai River and helping raise money for the Special…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 23: The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword!
Ted's guest on this podcast is Justus of Clayfield.org. He is an independent journalist, videographer, author, poet, and warrior for free speech. And Ted wants…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 22: Free Thanksgiving Dinner At 3 Mile Cafe!
Thursday is Thanksgiving, and Ted is so excited. Also known as Turkey Day, Football Day, Loosen the Belt Day, or Getting Stuffed Day, Thanksgiving Day is…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 21: Donuts, Cakes, and Pie...Oh My!
Ted faces some difficult decisions this weekend, as Bonners Ferry will have three holiday and craft shows to choose from. Should he go to one, two, or all…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 20: Two guys, serving and caring
Ted is humbled by two guests who serve their community and care about people. Local pastor Len Pine who is also the president of the Boundary County Caplin…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 19: America's Coming Back!
Ted apologizes for being a loose nut behind the microphone. But he is learning. He is also excited about many things this week. Ted explains how Kansas led us…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 18: It's Election Time...VOTE!!
You may be surprised to learn that North Idaho is very politically conservative. With this in mind, Ted invites a special guest onto the show to talk about…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 17: ilona...Bonners Ferry's lady of thousands of car stickers!
When you meet ilona, you probably won't forget her. One minute she is zipping her car, that is covered with over 2000 stickers, around Bonners Ferry. The next…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 16: My Number Is 0.17 !!!
Ted reveals he is a cancer survivor. A few years ago Ted got the bad news that he had prostate cancer. He and his wife Joy talk about his battle with cancer…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 15: Skating on thin ice. The End Times...What, When, Why! Sort of...
Ted struggles with a chest cold to get this podcast to you. But it wasn't easy. Between coughing, cracking voice, and gulps of water he pushes through, just…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 14: Storm Warning...Be Prepared!
Ted is joined by his new producer and guardian! Power grid goes down with major storm and Ted lives in the dark. North Idaho, and Ted, gets caught unprepared…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 13: It's A Bear...Don't Look Back!
Ted ponders today, shoot or spray? That is the question! Someone calls Ted 'The Voice Of Bonners Ferry'. Now that is scary! Ted has major decisions to make…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 12: Mark Stops By & Says Hi!
Ted and Mark rehash old times from their previous podcast, Mark & Ted's Idaho Adventure...still available on Spotify! Mark is entertained with a kazoo salute!…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 11: Lies & Flies
Ted rants about the state of journalism in our country, while swatting flies in the barn. Are people following Ted to North Idaho? The local schools see an…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 10: Back Home, But Alone
Ted returns home from visiting family in Kansas. Joy leaves the next day for Chicago. So the animals might be in trouble. When Ted is gone things happen…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 9: Father & Son Visit
Ted takes his podcast on the road to Kansas. There he talks his son, Chase, into sharing some memories from his childhood and insights on overcoming struggles…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 8: A Memorial To Fallen Trees
Ted keeps trying, and here is his latest effort. Ted needed some big trees down last week, but was too scared to do it himself. Ted's war on the yellow jackets…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 7: To Pickleball, or not to Pickleball? That is the question!
Can Ted be talked into playing pickleball this season? Can he get past the feeling that he is betraying his love for tennis? How many pickleball paddles will…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 6: The sound of bagpipe music is the air...as well as cry babies.
Ted keeps trying to do a podcast. What kind of show is this? Ted decides it is a variety show, like the Muppet Show of the 1980s. Meanwhile, back at the ranch…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 5: The Attack Of The Yellowjackets!
This summer has been a bad summer for Yellowjackets. One of the reasons living in North Idaho is ALMOST Paradise.
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 4: Making A Stew
Ted has a guest today, Natalie! Ted does a county fair wrap-up. Importance of wasp traps are discussed. Ted provides a musical interlude! Seasonal Fish & Game…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 3: Fair Time In North Idaho, Trixie The Chicken, Stop Being A Coward, Thoughts on Dem VP Choice, Sports...the great escape!
Ted is eclectic (did he spell that right?) He talks about the local county fair and what it might mean for his family...will Trixie soon have a new friend? Its…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 2: Introduction to Ted and Almost Paradise
Who is Ted? Should we care? Ted also ponders why being an adult is like folding a fitted sheet. Ted then confesses how he almost drowned one of his friends on…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 1: Amost Paradise Introduction
Ted explores wy living in North Idaho is ALMOST paradise. He also ponders why being an adult is like folding a fitted sheet. Ted confesses how he almost…