Active Duty, Custom Belts, and a Very Dead Bear | Hunter Hanley

Active Duty, Custom Belts, and a Very Dead Bear | Hunter Hanley

Hunter Hanley is juggling two jobs — one for the US Army, one for himself. He's Civil Affairs, SOF umbrella, Fort Bragg, about 14 months from ETSing. And while the Army keeps him on a full schedule, he's been building Hanley Leatherworks out of two spare bedrooms: custom leather belts, reversible inner belts that flip from dress clothes to full gun rig, and a new MOLLE outer belt he hasn't even officially launched. US Marshals are already fans. His backlog is six weeks deep. He's working till 2 AM most nights. And his dad is Jason Hanley from Acme Acres, who dropped by too. We also get into bear hunting with hounds, a suppressed 45-70, tapeworms, gray man gear theory, boot camp during COVID, and the very real possibility Hunter ends up in North Idaho sooner rather than later. Hanley Leather Works:  Get 10% off: https://www.hanleyleatherworks.com/discount/NORTHIDAHOEXPER?ref=yawohvyf This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ [https://www.instagram.com/your.northidahoagent/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ [https://www.facebook.com/northidahoagent]northidahoexperience [https://www.instagram.com/your.northidahoagent/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g] For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

Engineered Septics, North Idaho Land & the Aquifer Under Your Feet

Before you buy land in North Idaho, there's a conversation you need to have — and it involves soil depth, slope percentage, and a underground lake that's been there since the last ice age. Dave and Seth sit down with Erik Illum, a former Marine combat engineer who somehow became North Idaho's go-to septic engineer, and the conversation covers a lot of ground. Erik breaks down what makes a piece of land require an engineered system, why drip systems are often the only answer on steep terrain, and how the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer quietly dictates how dense North Idaho development can get. Plus: whole-home incinerators, aquaponics, natural swimming pools, and Seth's plan to build an outhouse. It's one of those episodes that's genuinely useful and genuinely fun. 👤 Connect with Olson Engineering -  https://www.oecivil.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ [https://www.instagram.com/your.northidahoagent/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ [https://www.facebook.com/northidahoagent]northidahoexperience [https://www.instagram.com/your.northidahoagent/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g] For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

Was Wyatt Earp a Kootenai County Deputy? A Detective Answers + Wild Cases from the Bay Area to North Idaho

Detective Jeff Snell has spent 28 years in law enforcement — from working gangs in one of California's most violent cities to solving cases in Kootenai County that start with $80 game cameras and end with SWAT teams. In this episode Eric and Seth sit down with Jeff for one of the most wide-ranging conversations in NIE podcast history. You'll hear about drug trends cops actually see on the street, why fentanyl arrests in North Idaho dropped off a cliff after the border closed, the game camera case that turned into one of the biggest local drug busts in a decade, and the Idaho Court Watch project aiming to hold judges publicly accountable. Then Jeff digs into something nobody else is talking about — the forgotten history of the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office going back to 1881. There's a sheriff named Uncle Billy Martin who should be as famous as Wyatt Earp. There's a question that's been floating around North Idaho for years. And Jeff finally has the answer. Was Wyatt Earp actually a deputy in Kootenai County? Listen to find out. North Idaho Experience is a podcast about the people, places, and stories that make North Idaho worth fighting for.  👤 Connect with Jeff Snell Jsnell@kcgov.us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ [https://www.instagram.com/your.northidahoagent/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ [https://www.facebook.com/northidahoagent]northidahoexperience [https://www.instagram.com/your.northidahoagent/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g] For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

From Iraq to Idaho: Building Best Life Coffee and a Purpose-Driven Life in North Idaho

From Iraq to Coeur d'Alene — Kyle and Michelle Cooper's story is anything but ordinary. In this episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, Dave and Seth sit down with the husband-and-wife veteran team behind Best Life Coffee, one of Coeur d'Alene's most values-driven local coffee shops. Kyle and Michelle met while serving in the U.S. Army during deployment in Iraq in 2004, survived a cross-country journey to all 50 states in a 45-foot fifth wheel, opened a power yoga studio for first responders, and eventually landed in North Idaho — where they built a coffee shop rooted in community, family, and faith. In this conversation, you'll hear how Best Life Coffee came to life, why supporting local business matters more than ever in a growing city like Coeur d'Alene, and what's next for Kyle and Michelle — including a brand-new line of charity coffee bags with proceeds benefiting veteran and first responder organizations like Warriors in Quiet Waters and The Innocents. Whether you're a North Idaho local, a veteran entrepreneur, someone considering relocating to Coeur d'Alene, or just love a great origin story built on grit and faith — this episode is for you. 👤 Connect with Best Life CDA 📲 Instagram: @BestLifeCDA website: https://www.bestlifecda.com/ 📍 Best Life Coffee | 6th & Sherman, Coeur d'Alene, ID 🎓 Top 3 Things Viewers Will Learn How two Army veterans met in Iraq, survived deployment, and built a thriving small business together in North Idaho — including the real story of what it takes to make a marriage, a mission, and an entrepreneurial vision all work at the same time. Why Best Life Coffee is more than a coffee shop — from their charity coffee bag series (supporting veteran orgs and child safety nonprofits) to homeschooling their kids through the business, Kyle and Michelle are redefining what it means to run a purpose-driven small business in Coeur d'Alene. What it's really like to relocate to North Idaho and build a life here — including how they traveled all 50 states before choosing CDA, what surprised them most, and why they'll never leave. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ [https://www.instagram.com/your.northidahoagent/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ [https://www.facebook.com/northidahoagent]northidahoexperience [https://www.instagram.com/your.northidahoagent/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g] For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======

Washington's Collapse, Media Lies & the Truth About Fleeing to Idaho | Brandi Kruse of Undivided

Brandi Kruse — host of the independent podcast Undivided and one of Washington State's most outspoken media voices — sits down with North Idaho Experience for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation about media censorship, the collapse of legacy journalism, Washington State's political and cultural decline, and why hundreds of thousands of people are fleeing to Idaho. Brandi shares the story of her political awakening during COVID-19, her front-row seat to the Seattle riots and CHOP takeover of 2020, her personal confrontations with Antifa, and why she made the journey from voting for Obama and Jay Inslee to briefing the Trump White House on domestic terrorism threats. She and the NIE crew break down the double standard in legacy media, the transgender reporting problem in Seattle newsrooms, the real causes of homelessness, Washington's new income tax, the 10-year recovery timeline for the state, and why Idaho ranked 50th in crime — dead last, in the best possible way. This is an honest, direct, and deeply informed conversation about freedom, media integrity, political courage, and what it means to think for yourself in an era of manufactured narratives. 👤 Connect with Undivided with Brandi Kruse  @unDividedwithBrandiKruse [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCQHFRRv7kpV6F79xU4DGiIw]  facebook.com/brandikrusenews x.com/BrandiKruse 🔥 Sponsored by North Idaho Arms in Post Falls, Idaho — your local source for magazines, suppressors, and everything firearm-related. Ask for BZ. website: https://northidahoarms.com/ Phone:(208) 457-3031 CONTACT@NORTHIDAHOARMS.COM Address: 4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854 📌 Topics Covered in This Episode: Why Brandi Kruse left mainstream media — She breaks down the exact moments inside Seattle newsrooms during COVID and the 2020 riots that destroyed her trust in legacy journalism, and how that experience transformed her into one of Washington's most influential independent voices. The real story behind Washington State's collapse — From skyrocketing crime rates and a new unconstitutional income tax, to the CHOP occupation and the mass exodus of residents and businesses, you'll get an insider's breakdown of how a state goes from thriving to dysfunctional — and what a realistic turnaround actually looks like. How to think independently in a polarized media landscape — Brandi makes a compelling case for why consuming only Fox News or only CNN is equally dangerous, why intellectual honesty requires changing your mind when facts change, and how independent media is outpacing legacy outlets in reach and credibility. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ [https://www.instagram.com/your.northidahoagent/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ [https://www.facebook.com/northidahoagent]northidahoexperience [https://www.instagram.com/your.northidahoagent/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-g] For the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/Relocation Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com  🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Finding Freedom Idaho INC Equal housing opportunity ======