Ever Onward Podcast
The Ever Onward Podcast is your go-to business podcast, offering engaging discussions and diverse guests covering everything from business strategies to community issues. Join us at the executive table as we bring together industry leaders, experts, and visionaries for insightful conversations that go beyond the boardroom. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply curious about business, our podcast provides a well-rounded experience, exploring a variety of topics that shape the business landscape and impact communities. Brought to you by Ahlquist.
Episodes
185 episodes
What’s the growth plan for the Treasure Valley? Craig Raborn of COMPASS | Ever Onward - Ep. 117
What’s the plan for the Treasure Valley as we continue to grow?In this episode of Ever Onward, Tommy Ahlquist and Garrett Lofto sit down with Craig Raborn, Executive Director of COMPASS (Community Planning Association of Southwe...
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Episode 117
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Why Traffic Feels Different in Boise Now - Ryan Head, ACHD Executive Director | Ever Onward - Ep. 116
Today on the Ever Onward Podcast, Tommy Ahlquist and Garrett Lofton sit down with Ryan Head, Executive Director of the Ada County Highway District, to talk about why ACHD matters more than ever as the Treasure Valley continues to grow.Ry...
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Episode 116
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Treasure Valley Traffic Explained - The Future of Idaho Transportation | Ever Onward - Ep. 115
Idaho is one of the fastest-growing states in America, and the Treasure Valley is at the center of that growth. With hundreds of thousands of new residents expected in the coming decades, one big question is on everyone’s mind:How will I...
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Episode 115
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Keep Idaho Moving: Simplot CEO Garrett Lofto on Idaho Traffic + Treasure Valley Growth | Ever Onward Ep. 114
Growth in the Treasure Valley isn’t knocking at the door anymore—it’s in the living room. We sit down with Simplot CEO Garrett Lofto to connect two stories that matter here: how a people-first, innovation-driven company feeds the world, and how...
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Episode 114
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Why This Week Matters in Idaho Politics with Kelly Anthon | Ever Onward - Ep. 113
Why does this week matter in Idaho politics? Because the decisions being made right now will shape the future of our state—often without most people ever hearing about them.On this episode of Ever Onward, Matt Todd and Tommy Ahl...
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Episode 113
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What’s Really Happening in Idaho’s Capitol Right Now with Speaker Mike Moyle | Ever Onward - Ep. 112
What’s actually happening inside the Idaho Capitol this session? In this episode of Ever Onward, Tommy Ahlquist and guest co-host Matt Todd sit down with Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle for a candid, in-the-moment conversation recorded during on...
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Episode 112
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Why Idaho’s Budget Should Get Your Attention with Lt. Gov Scott Bedke | Ever Onward - Ep. 111
In this episode of Ever Onward, we sit down with Idaho Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke for a timely, plain-spoken conversation on why Idaho’s budget situation deserves attention — not just from po...
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Episode 111
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Inside Idaho Politics with Matt Todd - Policy, Pressure, And Perspective | Ever Onward - Ep. 110
This month on the Ever Onward Podcast, Tommy Ahlquist is joined by Matt Todd — host of the Ranch Podcast — for an in-depth, long-form conversation on Idaho government, the legislative session, and the real forces shaping policy across the state...
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Episode 110
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How To Train, Eat, And Live For Longevity Without Burning Out with Dr. Kaleb Redden | Ever Onward - Ep. 109
In this episode of the Ever Onward Podcast, sports medicine physician Dr. Kaleb Redden returns to break down how your fitness, strength, and lifestyle choices in your 30s, 40s, and 50s directly determine your health, mobility, and longevity in ...
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Episode 109
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Why Everyone’s Moving to Idaho - A Candid Conversation with Governor Brad Little | Ever Onward - Ep. 108
In this exclusive episode of the Ever Onward Podcast, recorded inside the Idaho State Capitol, Governor Brad Little sits down for an in-depth conversation on leadership, economic growth, workforce development, education, and the future...
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Episode 108
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Why Your Annual Physical Isn’t Enough — Live Longer On Purpose with Eric Lyall, MD | Ever Onward - Ep. 107
What if your annual physical is giving you false confidence?In this episode of Ever Onward, Tommy and co-host Andy Scoggin sit down with Eric Lyall, MD —an ER-trained physician who founded Peak Personalized Healthcare in Meridian—t...
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Episode 107
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Sauna & Cold Plunge: The Science of Contrast Therapy (Sleep, Recovery, Dopamine) - Spencer Crosland | Ever Onward - Ep. 106
Cold plunging and sauna aren’t just trends—they’re ancient recovery tools now backed by modern neuroscience, cardiovascular research, and metabolic science.This episode is part of the Ever Onward Podcast’s January Health & Longevity ...
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Episode 106
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Andy Scoggin - Trade Hustle For Health: Build Strength, Sleep Deep, Live Long | Ever Onward - Ep. 105
Welcome to Ever Onward—and the start of a new 2026 format. Each month, Tommy Ahlquist will run a theme-based series with a co-host, beginning with a foundational conversation that frames the topic and sets up the episodes that follow.We’...
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Episode 105
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How to Scale Without Losing Your People: Leadership, Technology & Culture at Western States Equipment | Ever Onward - Ep. 104
How do you scale across five states and 23 locations without losing the culture that made you successful in the first place?In this episode of Ever Onward, we sit down with Kelly Olson, President and COO of West...
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Episode 104
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Inside the Kohberger Case: Fentanyl, High-THC Weed, and Idaho’s Crossroads | Ever Onward - Ep. 103
Four murders in Moscow put Idaho at the center of a global spotlight. Former U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit joins us to break down what the public didn’t see inside the Bryan Kohberger investigation—how early clues like the knife sheath DNA a...
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Episode 103
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How to Sell Real Estate in 2026: The Elliot Hoyt Playbook | Ever Onward - Ep. 102
What does it really take to sell real estate in 2026? According to Elliot Hoyt—former Boise State Bronco, Top 1% Realtor®, and founder of THG Real Estate—the winners aren’t the loudest agents in the room. They’re the ones who lead with...
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Episode 102
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Winning in Idaho Business: The WNBA’s Billion-Dollar Lesson with Angela Taylor | Ever Onward - Ep. 101
What can Idaho business leaders learn from the billion-dollar surge of the WNBA? A lot more than you might think. In this episode, Angela Taylor—Idaho native, former WNBA executive, leadership coach, and founder of The Taylor LEAD Foundation—jo...
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Episode 101
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Charlie Kirk, Kanye, AI & The Future of America’s Next Generation with Kevin Miller | Ever Onward - Ep. 100
For our 100th episode of Ever Onward, Dr. Tommy Ahlquist sits down with Boise radio legend Kevin Miller for one of the most wide-ranging and relevant conversations we’ve ever released — a deep dive into Charlie Kirk, Kanye West, AI, Id...
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Episode 100
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Common Sense in Idaho Policy with Senator Codi Galloway | Ever Onward – Ep. 99
We sit down with Senator Codi Galloway to trace a path from classroom to small business to the Idaho Senate, and we use that lens to tackle three urgent pressures in Boise and beyond: public safety and homelessness, foster care, and the cost an...
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Episode 99
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Education in Idaho in 2026 with Debbie Critchfield | Ever Onward - Ep. 98
A one-room school with three third graders. A teacher living in an RV to reach them through winter. A powerhouse high school on the other side of the state. That’s Idaho’s daily reality—and the backdrop for a quiet surge in K-12 results that’s ...
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Episode 98
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How Humility Builds Stronger Teams with Coach Wade Anderson | Ever Onward - Ep. 97
Leadership isn’t always loud—it’s earned through humility, consistency, and the kind of listening that makes people feel seen. As Tommy Ahlquist shares in his introduction, this conversation has been a long time coming. Coach Wade Anderson isn’...
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Episode 97
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Boise’s Blueprint for Growth with Michael Ballantyne | Ever Onward - Ep. 96
Boise is in a renaissance—and not the glossy kind that happens only on brochures. We’re talking about the gritty, sleeves-rolled-up version driven by accurate data, shared ownership, and citizens who show up when roads, schools, and hospitals f...
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Episode 96
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Small City, Big Vision: Molly Lenty on Garden City’s Next Chapter | Ever Onward - Ep. 95
Garden City, Idaho is only four square miles—but right now, it feels like the center of the Treasure Valley. With a professional soccer team arriving, the Expo sports park taking shape, and the river and Greenbelt drawing more people every seas...
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Episode 95
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How Boise, Idaho Was Developed with Skip Oppenheimer | Ever Onward - Ep. 94
What if the story of a city could be read through the choices of one family—what they built, what they preserved, and where they chose to lean in? We sit down with Skip Oppenheimer, chairman and CEO of Oppenheimer Companies, to trace Boise’s ev...
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Episode 94
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Glenn & Mindy Stearns: The Power of Servant Leadership | Ever Onward - Ep. 93
Recorded live at our Kerosene event, where they keynoted alongside Tommy Ahlquist, Glenn and Mindy Stearns share their extraordinary journey from adversity to impact.Glenn’s path was anything but easy. Growing up in Maryland with alcohol...
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Episode 93
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