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 plans to tackle local and national issues more deeply while keeping his sense of humor. Interviews will often be featured, and he will also comment on current events, life, politics, sports, and faith.

A new sheriff is in town, and some think he stumbled out of the gate. He dismissed the previous undersheriff, who claims he was assured of being retained until he wasn't. It is not a good look for the young and, some say, inexperienced new sheriff.

The local school board seems to have a motto of "try, try, again." They will try again in May to get its Maintenance and Operations Levy passed despite being repeatedly voted down by the voters over the past few years. A significant 54% just voted against it in November. The superintendent warns that the consequences of the levy not passing this time could be damaging to the schools and community.

Meanwhile, the Bonners Ferry boys' basketball team continues to set records. It has won its 29th straight game and is the No. 1 ranked team in Idaho.

The girls' team is improving, and it is approaching post-season play.

Can the Kansas City Chiefs win a third straight Super Bowl? Who knows? Who cares? Ted does, and it is his podcast!

Soups On every Friday from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the South Boundary Fire Protection District fire station in Naples. AND IT'S FREE!!!

Ted bowls a 120 at Liberty Lanes, and he is happy!

It's time to take those dirty, used diapers and recycle them into...toilet paper!

Ted finds help from the good Lord and his wife Joy in redesigning his business cards and adding a QR code. The California and LA political leadership inspires him to start his own fire, but he needs help from his friend Terry and his neighbor.

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 downloading the Radio Garden App, which allows you to listen to radio stations nationwide and in LA, including police and fire scanners.

The blame game is on, as California's governor and LA's mayor point fingers everywhere except at themselves.

But they seem to agree that the brush benefits little animals and their habitat.

Ted confuses vegetation management with broccoli and Brussels sprouts in vegetable gardens.

Mark explains that the political class of California thinks all dam projects are damn projects.

The $64 question is how environmental impact beliefs will impact the rebuilding efforts.

Mark focuses on how DEI and ecology prevented the addition of water reserves.

The governor's office has called new reports revealing multiple million-dollar cuts in the state budget affecting fire prevention ridiculous lies.

Homeless people are making small fires to cook food, and METH may have started the fires. Or, fireworks from the new year may have smoldered and reignited. But not an illegal immigrant caught setting fires with a flame thrower.

Somehow, Ted brings into the conversation the old TV show Hee Haw. Whatever!

The two then talk about comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla and his experiences during the fire, which leads to his old show with Jimmy Kimmel, The Man Show. Ted remembers fondly a certain segment of that show.

Mark predicts what the new LA will look like in the not-too-distant future. Think 15-minute-city,

Could North Idaho see an increase in real estate prices and fire insurance rates?

Ted strongly urges listeners to watch the Netflix documentary on Paradise, CA fire. The similarities between that town and Bonners Ferry are concerning.

Mark thinks now is the time to contact the state insurance commissioner and local representatives about possible efforts by insurance companies to increase Idaho's rates.

Starting now, make your property fire-resistant, prepare a bug-out bag, and have multiple evacuation plans.

And get to know your neighbors.

Of course, nothing like the LA fire, Paradise, CA fire, or other wildfires will ever happen here, but then again...just in case.

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 how electricity doesn't come from unicorn farts! Lord have mercy!

Ted worries about the impact the LA fire might have on North Idaho.

Why did the fires happen? Hint: It's not climate change!

Do Democrats in California view water, electricity, oil, and gas as demonic? Mark says YES!

Mark reveals how the homeless often start fires in California.

Mark's prescription for America: Let miners mine, let loggers log, and let farmers farm.

Part 2 of this podcast will discuss how North Idaho might be impacted by the LA fires.

Could Bonners Ferry be the next Paradise, CA? (Google that!)

What can we learn from this preventable disaster?

All next week.

Meanwhile, Ted urges everyone to pray for the victims of the LA fire.

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, but he keeps trying.

Trixie is ready for winter!

Ted is nervous about his sports teams, except for the Bonners Ferry High School basketball team, which is No. 1!

Ted is happy that the Bonner Ferry Herald newspaper is much improved!

New area businesses open their doors with the new year.

An area man is arrested after a tragic car accident.

And Ted shares his New Year's Resolutions.

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.

Actually, Ted does find some resolutions he feels he can keep. But Joy disapproves.

But with January 10 being National Quitters Day, Ted submits.

And Ted has a rant about the Boise State playoff football game—actually, two rants.

Ultimately, Ted tries to play the Auld Lang Syne song on his kazoo for New Year's. But he gets censored!!

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. Ted gets a new pickup truck for Christmas, and Joy receives boxing lessons. Should Ted be worried?

Joy also joins Ted to reminisce about their childhood Christmas. What a study of contrasts—from wanting a giraffe to carrying home the school's Christmas Tree.

Terry spends Christmas with Ted and Joy and eats all the pizza but loses in ping pong!

And now, for all of us, the challenge is to continue the spirit of keeping the Christmas spirit of giving throughout the upcoming year.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

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 intro music finally ends at 2:30ish due to a technical editing glitch. Not that anybody really cares!

Mark talks about assassins, drones, and the Round Table.

Ted and Mark solve these and other world-related problems. If only we were in charge.

Enjoy! And remember, Ted is still learning how all this stuff works.

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 Olympics?

Or, at least, watch others take the polar plunge with a hot chocolate in one hand and a cookie in the other. What a wimp!

On today's show, Special Olympics coach John Beck (no wimp here!) comes on the show to talk about the Special Olympics in general and this weekend's polar plunge. BRRRR!

John is a retired physical education teacher and long-time resident of Bonners Ferry. He devotes countless hours throughout the year to coaching these special athletes and preparing them for a wide variety of sporting events and games.

And, yes, John will plunge into the icy water. About 20 other fearless supporters of the Special Olympics will join him.

Many people from the police, sheriff, and fire departments will be on hand to ensure everyone is safe, warm, and dry at the end of the day.

If you want to get involved in the Polar Plunge or Special Olympics, call John at 986-205-1244. (But, you will have to provide your own swimsuit!)

Meanwhile, Ted will be standing by the concession stand...cheering them on!