Author name: Seth Horst

Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Alissa Desancic, owner of The Prep Den, a Coeur d’Alene based company that provides resources for people who are looking to increase their readiness in case of an apocalyptic event. Alissa shares the prepping pyramid and breaks down what items and skills are truly important when the power goes out, whether it’s for a few days or a few months. We talk about the importance of community and whether you’re better off bugging in or bugging out when things get bad. This is an informative discussion that can help you figure out the first steps when getting started on your preparedness journey.

Seth Horst sits down with James Mitchell and Mike Gillis, both former full-time SWAT guys from Henderson, NV PD to discuss the rise in Active Assailant incidents in the US and what we can do to help mitigate these cowardly acts. Mitch and Mike share several of their own stories involving active assailants while they were on the job, including the infamous Route 91 Massacre. Mitch and Mike are both part of Panacea, a company dedicated to providing critical training to schools, churches, and corporations, so they can harden their facilities and develop the mindset and preparedness to overcome an assailant intent on doing harm. This is an action packed episode with some incredible real stories that may not be suitable for younger listeners. 

Seth Horst and Dave Faller sit down with Jake Kremer from North Idaho Archery to ask all the basic hunting questions listeners might have as well. Hunting has a culture all its own in North Idaho, and Jake is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to whitetail deer and elk. Jake grew up in North Idaho, is an Army combat Veteran, former local Law Enforcement Officer, and now co-owns North Idaho Archery—a full-service pro archery shop in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Seth Horst and Eric Boardman sit down with Holly Lindsey, the Sheriff of Shoshone County, Idaho to talk about her unique leadership style and how her team has been making huge changes in their community. Sheriff Lindsey grew up in Shoshone County and came up in the Sheriff’s office at a time when it was difficult for women to break into Law Enforcement. That experience helped shape her style of community policing and her strong ties to the local population.

In this episode of The North Idaho Experience Podcast, host Seth Horst welcomes military veterans Jim Holder and Matt Breitbach for a lighthearted yet insightful discussion on mentorship and leadership. Both guests, with storied careers as a Green Beret and a police officer, share poignant tales from the field, reflecting on how their military service shaped their commitment to community.