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Kestrel Country Podcast

118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago -

All about the people, places, and events around the Palouse. Hosted by Mike and Kathryn Church.

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Episodes

Amazon to Idaho; Aaron Youngren with Red Balloon

March 06, 2024 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Aaron Youngren joins Mike to discuss his career changes from Amazon to Red Balloon. Aaron talks about his shift from the corporate world to the freedom economy at Red Balloon. He moved from the structured environment of GE Healthcare to starting afresh with Red Balloon where they are working to revolutionize the job market. Aaron is the Head of Product for Red Balloon.

2023 Real Estate Year in Review

February 26, 2024 22:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Mike, Kris, and Bill discuss the real estate market from 2023.  If you're thinking about buying, selling, or investing - be sure to give this a listen! Questions you want answered on the podcast? Let us know! [email protected] 208.310.7553

Drew Littrell - BUILT; independent design & digital product consultancy

February 09, 2024 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

Mike interviews Drew Littrell, a partner of BUILT. Mike and Drew discuss user experience and working remotely from Idaho. BUILT is an independent design and digital product consultancy.  "We exist to identify and solve the right – but not always expected – problems our clients face."  Drew can be found here on Linked In. Built's website.

Brandon Allen - Finances and Market Outlook 2024

February 02, 2024 20:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Brandon from the A Team with Fulcrum Home Loans is back on the podcast.  He and Mike discuss everything from podcasting itself to finances and the market outlook for this year. Any financial questions, reach Brandon here.

Christmas At Home Series - New Year's with Bess Hawthorne

January 23, 2024 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Bess Hawthorne, host of the podcast Come Over for Dinner, discusses the time between Christmas and New Year's Eve and beyond! We're late getting this one up I'm afraid despite having had it recorded! But never too late to enjoy listening and planning for next year!

Christmas At Home Series - Advent with Elise Crapuchettes

December 22, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Elise Crapuchettes talks Christmas prep from advent gifts such as slippers to German Markets at Christmas, and Christmas lights! Merry Christmas!

Christmas At Home Series - Advent with Becky Pliego

December 18, 2023 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Becky had wonderful ideas to share about Christmas traditions from Mexico and hosting in a large home to being a Grandma and hosting in a downtown apartment in Moscow! She's got lots of tips and great ideas!

Christmas At Home Series - Advent with Mallory Barendregt

December 12, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Mallory Barendregt joins Kathryn to discuss Advent ideas from sewing your own items to thrifting and making it special for the kids. Be sure to listen to her mom, Meredith Wilson on the previous episode! 

Christmas At Home Series - Advent with Meredith Wilson

December 05, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Welcome to our Christmas At Home Series for 2023!  We are focusing on advent preparations this year! Meredith Wilson has lived in and out of Moscow over the years and is now a grandma with grandkids in town.  She shares ideas on presents, food, and establishing traditions.

Jesse Haynes - Logging in North Idaho

November 29, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Jesse and Mike discuss how Jesse got into logging, some stories from his logging career, and what he is up to now! Jesse and his wife Ashley, live on a farm outside of Potlatch.  Listen to Ashley discuss the Spunky Farmhouse on episode 79!

Nick Studt - Hunting in Idaho and the Midwest

November 16, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Nick and Mike discuss generational hunting in the midwest and the differences in hunting in Idaho. Nick moved to Idaho from Wisonsin and discusses bow hunting, elk hunting, and white tail.

Levi Wintz - Woodbury Development in Moscow

November 07, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Levi Wintz is the Director of Operations at Wintz Company, working alongside his dad, Mark Wintz as President. Wintz Company has been working on the Woodbury Development located on the North side of Moscow.  "Woodbury was built off the idea that we have an opportunity to create something that can be beautiful, inspiring, and special for the residents of Moscow. This is where your kids will grow up and where you will watch your grandkids play in the park. We have the opportunity to build peo...

Tim Van Dyken and Field to Flame

November 01, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Tim Van Dyken joins Mike to discuss getting into hunting! From Tim's own background of discovering a love for hunting to what he hopes to accomplish with Field to Flame.  Follow him on instagram @field_to_flame 

Eric E - Being a Musician in Moscow

October 24, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Eric E joins Mike to talk about being a musician in Moscow ID. Visit Eric's website here and see his schedule.  Be sure to listen to Eric's music on Spotify, Amazon, or Apple Music. You can also find him on facebook and youtube.

Ellis Eifert - Rafting, Hunting, & 4H Pigs

October 10, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Ellis Eifert joins Mike for the 100th episode!  Ellis owns Eifert Law and specializes in estate planning.  On episode 53, he goes into depth discussing a trust and putting your home in a trust. But on this episode Mike and Ellis discuss local rafting, hunting, 4h pigs, and including the kids on the adventures.  They also hit on a little bit of estate planning!

Michal Carnahan Voice Lessons and Performance

September 26, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Michal Carnahan joins Kathryn to discuss music.  With a background in jazz, Michal discusses her vocal career in Portland and what brought her back to Moscow.  She offers voice lessons to women and girls.  For more information visit her website. You can also find her on youtube and instagram.

Dr. Chris Schlect on Idaho's Nez Perce History

September 12, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Replay from Season 1 Episode 10; Dr. Chris Schlect joins us and discusses the history of the Nez Perce.  "On the tours that I lead, I point to petroglyphs on the snake river that are as old as the Great Pyramid of Cheops." Dr. Schlect received a BA in history from WSU, an MA in history from the U of I, and a Ph. D in history from WSU.  He is a Fellow of History at New Saint Andrews College and has served as a ranger for the US National Park Service. Book Recommendations; The Last Indian W...

The Coffee Truck and Crystal Comis

September 05, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

Crystal Comis, owner of The Coffee Truck, joins us to discuss her Grand Opening and how she got started! From her history with coffee in the Seattle area to finding a local roaster in Potlatch, having her kids involved, and her battle to conquer croissants, there's a lot of laughs and a lot discussed! Be sure to swing by The Coffee Truck Sept 5th- 7am for her Grand Opening!

Darren Doane and Content Creation

August 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

This week we have Darren Doane joining Mike on the podcast.  They chat film making, content creation, finding opportunity, and his move to Moscow. Darren has created music videos, feature films, documentaries, his own podcast (The Doanecast), and much more. "The Doane Creative Agency is a full service Content Communication/Brand Architecting entity. From the biggest most influential musical artists to global billion dollar industries, Doane’s punk rock approach to brand build was born and r...

Ed Faulkner and Back Country Veterans

August 22, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Ed Faulkner grew up in the Pacific Northwest and after joining the Navy came back to the area.  He and his wife have lived in and around the Moscow area for 30+ years.  He discusses the outdoors with Mike and Idaho Backcountry Veterans, which is a not-for-profit that was launched in 2017. To learn more about it head to Backcountryveterans.org.

Jim Lawrence - Football & Housing Development

August 08, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Jim Lawrence, a new transplant to Moscow, joins Mike on the podcast and discusses his experience through college football, three Rose Bowl games, and professional football. He discusses his work experience through home developments, building, and market trends. Unfortunately the end is cut off as we dealt with some more SD card problems, but definitely worth a listen for all of Jim's experience!

Sean Bohnet on Bohnet Music Academy

August 01, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Sean Bohnet joins Mike to discuss the Music Academy he runs in Moscow Idaho (along with a lot of other rabbit trails!) Be sure to visit their website and contact them for what lessons/classes are available!  "Here’s the fact:  You’re not tone deaf or musically disabled – you just need training." "Bohnet Music Academy was founded upon the desire to offer quality music lessons for children, adults, and families that have a unique purpose and approach, a large reach and impact, and establis...

Hannah Grieser on Photography

July 25, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Hannah Grieser  has loved photography since 5th grade and gives us the story of how she got into it.  Her creative skills expand beyond photography to art and design and she utilizes those for her work as senior graphic designer at Lightcast. Be sure to listen for a few of her tips in organizing photos and shooting with your iphone! She has lived in Moscow on and off for the majority of her life and is married to Jayson Grieser, a professor at New Saint Andrews College. They have five boys,...

Ryan Smeets and EARN

July 18, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Ryan Smeets moved to Moscow three summers ago and is the CEO and founder of EARN, a company that works to place nurses. Ryan also serves on the board of Advance Idaho. From EARN "As CEO of EARN, Ryan is responsible for targeting the best partnerships for the company. His desire to impact nurses originates from being a sickly child since most of his early adult interaction was with his parents, nurses and physicians caring for him. Professionally, Ryan has 20 years of experience in strateg...

Mike Church - Real Estate Market Update

June 27, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Mike goes solo and gives an update on the current real estate market as we're half way through the year. So if you've had the question, "What's happening in the market?” Or said, “I’ll wait to buy when prices drop." Be sure to give this a listen! Mike Church is the broker and owner of Kestrel Realty Group as well as the host of the Kestrel Country Podcast.

Annie Rench - Food and Fitness

June 20, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Annie Rench shares her experience in training, fitness, and nutrition. Homegrown in the area, Annie lives in Moscow with her husband, Gabe, and three kids. She discusses eating real food, workouts, and her classes at NIAC. Be sure to follow her account on instagram for great tips! @anniemrench

Building Series - Barendregts on DIY Home Renovations

June 13, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Morgan and Ashleigh Barendregt have done a wonderful job of adding charm to their 90s home here in Moscow. DIYers who moved back to Moscow from Canada, they have lots of wonderful practical advice on what steps to take before jumping in. With experience in construction for Morgan and photography for Ashley, they've brought a bright, light, English-influenced style to their home.  Listen up for tips about staying on budget, where to start, and what should you do when mixing paint!

Donn Morse from Old Goat Lures

June 06, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Donn Morse joins Mike and Jed Whitling on the podcast to discuss the story of Old Goat Lures (located here on the Palouse), hunting, and fishing.  Head to Old Goat Lures for more info and to purchase! A little bit about Old Goat Lures from their website: "In July of 2014, after over 25 years of service, Microsoft handed me (and 18,000 coworkers) the pink slip. ​Looking back, it was the best thing that ever happened as it gave me a chance to focus on two of my passions: technology and fishi...

Kirk Brower with Exodus Rafting

May 16, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Kirk Brower with Exodus Rafting joins Mike to talk about white water rafting in Idaho. Idaho has more miles of river than any other state in the lower 48. If you've been looking for an exciting adventure to take the family on this summer, contact Exodus! Exodus Rafting

Marty Shaw on Working as a Pilot in Moscow Idaho

May 09, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Marty Shaw flew F-18s off of aircraft carriers for the Navy, worked as an instructor, and flew commercially for Alaska Airlines.  He discusses what it's like to live in Moscow and work as a pilot. And if you've had a kid thinking about flying, be sure to listen and see what Marty advises.

Becoming Backyard Naturalists with Dr. Gordon Wilson

May 02, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Dr. Gordon Wilson joins Mike and Kathryn to discuss what's living in your own backyard and how to enjoy it and teach your kids to love it! Dr. Wilson is the narrator of the Riot and the Dance Series, a Senior Fellow of Natural History at New Saint Andrews College, author of "A Different Shade of Green," and much more!  Watch the Riot and the Dance on Amazon

Building Series - Lindsey Tollefson on Interior Design

April 25, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

Lindsey lives outside of Moscow with her husband and three kids in their old 1890s home.  She has her certificate in interior design, authored Psalms for Trials, and taught rhetoric at Logos School.  She discusses how to incorporate light and texture into your home.  Whether you're building from scratch, remodeling, or decorating; her tips can be employed in all areas!

Getting Started Camping in Idaho with Olivia Grauke

April 18, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

If you are considering camping for the first time, you'll want to listen to Olivia's tips on what to invest in and how to get started! We discuss camping with littles to what food to pack and some good gear tips! To book and check out Idaho campsites head here .  Information from cell service to bathrooms etc.. is available.

Advance Idaho and Remote Work with Stefan Haney and Jason Elmore

April 11, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Stefan and Jason both serve on the board of Advance Idaho which is an enterprise built to cultivate economic opportunities in Latah County, the Palouse, and Idaho. They join Mike on the podcast to discuss working remotely in Moscow as well as the work of Advance Idaho. Stefan Haney from Vantage International  is a business and technology leader with over two decades of experience in e-commerce, software development, and supply chain. As a 15-year veteran of Amazon, with over 9 years at Acc...

Jeff Mau - Tenicor

April 04, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Jeff Mau is the owner of Tenicor, a holster manufacturing company located in Moscow Idaho. The business moved to Moscow over a year ago and has grown significantly since the move, providing jobs locally. They are "an American design, development, manufacturing, and training company." They have been designing and testing since 2008 and began introducing products in 2017.  For more info on the company, head to their website.

Talking Chickens and Dairy Cows with Ashley Haynes from The Spunky Farmhouse

March 28, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Have you been considering starting some backyard chickens in town?  If you didn't know, in Moscow you can have 6 hens! Or maybe you're outside of town and would like to start your hobby farm!  Either way you don't want to miss what Ashley has to say about chickens, pigs, and cows. Teaser - she doesn't like chickens. Be sure to head to her website to order milk, tips on kombucha, and all things farm! www.thespunkyfarmhouse.com Instagram - @spunkyfarmhouse

Moscow Grappling with Matt Heisig

March 21, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Matt Heisig from Moscow Grappling joins Mike to talk about ju jitsu.  Listen to find out the benefits of ju jitsu for all ages.  For more info find out Moscow Grappling at www.moscowgrappling.com.

Cleaning Series - Julie Heisig on Cleaning & Decorating without being Fussy

March 14, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Julie Heisig and her husband Matt came to Moscow 9 years ago.  With kids ranging in age from elementary to high school, Julie discusses regular cleaning, decorating, and utilizing the space you have.  

Pat Darrah on Mission Strength

March 07, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

After serving in the Navy for 20 years, Pat Darrah retired from being a SWCC.  He and his family came to Moscow Idaho where he recently launched a gym, Mission Strength. Mike and Pat discuss his background, some stories from the Navy, and how Mission Strength makes you good at life outside the gym. https://missionstrengthgym.com/ https://www.facebook.com/missionstrength/

Long Term Real Estate with John Carnahan and Bill Church

February 28, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Bill and John share from their  years of experience in real estate.  "I think a lot of people are fooled by these flip deals on tv where people make an incredible lot of money.  But you don’t see all the failures. You only see all the success stories.  In my experience, we probably look at 20 deals before we find one that works.  We turn down 19 before we find 1 that actually works.  And I don’t mean just glancing around looking at the internment, but actually evaluating a piece of property ...

Cleaning Series - Jan Sawyer on Routine Home Cleaning

February 21, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Jan Sawyer is an experienced cleaner who has passed on that ability to her children and grandchildren.  Jan brings a practical knowledge on cleaning, and with her many years of teaching kindergarten and raising children, she shares about loving what you do and loving your children through the cleaning while teaching them to love it! 

Brandon Allen - Interest Rates and the Current Market 2023

February 14, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

Brandon Allen with the A Team at Fulcrum Lending talks the current market with Mike.  If you've been concerned at all about rising interest rates, the housing market, or your homes' value, you should give this a listen!

Building Series - Megan Haney on Paint Color

February 07, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Megan Haney has had experience styling and painting homes from the midwest to the west coast to small and large homes in Moscow!  She discusses what goes into picking the right colors for your location and your tastes! Be sure to listen for her book recommendation. A couple other tips; Paint quality matters! Buy more expensive and avoid multiple coats. (She recommends Benjamin Moore). Ask Benjamin Moore if they have 8x8in sample squares you can take home to see on the wall.  Purdy brushes ar...

Building Series - Nethaniel Ealy with Ealy Construction

January 31, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Nethaniel Ealy, owner of Ealy Construction here in Moscow Idaho joins Mike on the podcast to discuss construction.  Ealy Construction focuses on high end remodel and light commercial remodel.  They discuss the costs of building in Moscow and what goes into that. 

Cleaning Series - Sarah Mortimore on Cleaning AirBnbs

January 24, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Sarah Mortimore chats all about her AirBnb and how she cleans it.  Listen for specific cleaning products and tools as well as her method!

2022 Year in Review with Mike, Jed, and Kris

January 17, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Mike, Kris , and Jed discuss what we saw in the real estate market through 2022.  Be sure to give it a listen as you think through your real estate goals for the next few years! Sign up to get regular market report updates so can know the numbers!  Let Us Be Your Guide www.movetomoscow.com

Bird Hunting in North Idaho with Stan VanArsdale

January 09, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Stan VanArsdale is a wealth of talent and stories from salmon fishing in Alaska to upland bird hunting in Idaho.  We were privileged to have him join Mike on the podcast to discuss bird hunting in North Idaho.  Send in your questions, we'd love to answer them!

67. Home for Christmas Series - Katie Grauke on Serving a Crowd

January 03, 2023 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Katie is a long time Moscow resident, talented violinist and caterer.  She currently owns and operates Thresh Catering and regularly hosts and feeds over 100 people in her home for group church gatherings. She shares some of her tips and expertise, including kitchen design if you are in the process of building or remodel!

66. Home for Christmas Series - Bess Hawthorne A Plan for Every Dining Room

November 22, 2022 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Bess Hawthorne hosts the podcast Come Over for Dinner.  She shares her thoughts on using whatever size of dining space you have to host for the holidays!  Be sure to check her podcast out as well as her website which is full of recipes and tips; www.comeoverfordinner.com

65. Home for Christmas Series- Francis Foucachon Christmas Meats

November 09, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Kicking off our series on Home for Christmas, Francis Foucachon, a trained French chef and former pastor, discusses the preparation of meat at Christmastime! Francis owned West of Paris to put his children through college in Moscow at New Saint Andrews and now runs Huguenot Heritage.