I couldn’t be bothered to count how many City Cast Boise podcast episodes were made this year (the solstice is about ease, remember), but I rounded up a few of the best. So if you’re headed on a walk to take a break from family, need some date night inspiration, or are trying to set some expectations for 2024, here are some conversations that will get the ball rolling.
Episodes to Boost Your Morale
First things first: It’s time to get cozy! Get some tips from veteran Boiseans on how to survive — and maybe even thrive — through the cold months.
Try to beat producer Evelyn Avitia and I as we guess iconic locales based on their one-star reviews. Honestly, I was a little disappointed in us, so I believe in you.
Episodes for Navigating Our City
Our most popular episode of the year set some guidelines to help you thrive in Boise. The “10 Essential Rules” advises you on when to wear jeans and how to gossip with the least collateral damage possible. But remember that some rules are meant to be broken.
Picture this: The year is 2030, the U.S. Supreme Court is either gone or has 15 justices, and we’re tipping 30% minimum. But maybe service workers will finally be making a livable wage?
Our Dog Days of Boise series covered interstate shelter dilemmas, the anthropology behind human-dog relationships, why young Boiseans are opting for dogs instead of children, and more. Our city is obsessed with dogs, so could that mean we’re the best place in the country for them?
Episodes to Transport You
Take a mental road trip to Preston, Idaho, in 2004. Drive your Gen Z relatives nuts! Trigger millenial nostalgia! Pass the time.
And lastly, my recent conversation with Water Bear Bar owner Kylie North might inspire you to catch up with a friend. This episode is a personal favorite (I’m biased), but her gratitude and love for Boise is infectious. And she even gave us a ski bum-inspired cocktail recipe you can make at home to impress yourself with!
