This week on Small Town Ruckus, Kaid, Casey, and Tracy somehow manage to keep things (mostly) on track while sitting down with Idaho District 35 Representative Mike Veile. From campaign talk to small-town stories, it’s a mix of politics, laughs, and the kind of side tangents you’d only expect from Caribou County locals.

Whether you're tuning in for the insight or just here for the ruckus, this episode has a little bit of everything—minus the boring parts.

🗳️ Don’t forget to vote on May 19th in Caribou County—because your voice matters, even if our hosts occasionally talk over each other.

Tune in, share it with your neighbors, and get ready for another round of Small Town Ruckus.

Welcome back to Small Town Ruckus.

It’s primary season, and we’re continuing our conversations with candidates who are asking for your vote. Today, we’re joined by Idaho 6th District Judge Cody Brower.

Judge Brower is wrapping up his first term on the bench, and in this episode, we talk about what that experience has actually been like—what surprised him, what he’s learned, and how the role has shaped his perspective on the community and the justice system. We also get into why he’s decided to run for re-election and what he believes he brings to the position moving forward.

As always, this isn’t about endorsements—it’s about giving you the chance to hear directly from the people whose names you’ll see on your ballot.

So let’s get into it—this is our conversation with Judge Cody Brower.

⚠️ Heads up: language is present. Pop in the earbuds if the kids are around.

The Small Town Ruckus — Episode: Hot Springs, Hot Takes & Hotter Plates with Travis Nay

Tracy, Kaid, and Casey are back to stir up another round of small-town shenanigans — and this week we're hauling our nonsense over the hill to Lava Hot Springs to chat with the one and only Travis Nay. Travis is the man behind Riverwalk Thai, Tilly's Pizzeria, and his most recent addition, The Chuckwagon Restaurant — which means he's feeding the masses, juggling kitchens, and somehow keeping his sanity while the tourists roll in by the tube-load.

We get into the real stuff: what it's actually like running multiple restaurants in a town that swells and shrinks with the seasons, how you go from slinging pad thai to pizza to chicken-fried steak without losing your mind, the secret menu items locals swear by, and what it takes to keep small-town eateries thriving when your cook just called in sick and there's a line out the door.

Expect tangents. Expect laughter. Expect at least one story that makes you spit out your drink. The crew is in rare form, Travis hangs right in there with us, and the result is the kind of conversation that makes you wish you were sitting around the table with us.

⚠️ Heads up: language is present. Pop in the earbuds if the kids are around.

Pour yourself something cold, settle in, and join the ruckus.

Join The Small Town Ruckus Podcast as they explore the heart of small-town life—where community, local politics, and personal stories intersect. In this episode, the conversation digs into what it means to show up, speak out, and stay engaged. With honesty and perspective, they reflect on resilience, leadership, and the impact of everyday voices shaping the places they call home.

In a world where small towns have big stories, the latest episode of "The Small Town Ruckus" brings together four friends who share their weekend adventures. From ski lifts to dance recitals, and even a run-in with a feisty cow, this post unpacks the humor and lessons learned in the heart of small-town life. In this post, we’ll dive into the highlights and the humorous insights from their weekend escapades.

We’re joined by a special guest who brings his own brand of chaos, insight, and probably a few stories we shouldn’t be telling — Kamen Spackman is in the house.

We’re diving into everything from small-town life to the kind of moments that only happen when good friends get together and hit “record.” No scripts, no filters — just real conversations, unexpected tangents, and maybe a little ruckus along the way.

So grab your drink, settle in, and get ready — because this one’s going to be a ride.

This is The Small Town Ruckus. Let’s get into it.

Tracy, Casey and Kaid are back and this week they're opening up the barn doors and welcoming a very special guest — Grace Majors, local veterinarian at Soda Springs Animal Clinic. Whether you've got a house cat, a herd of cattle, or something in between, chances are Grace has seen it, treated it, and probably has a story about it.

The Small Town Ruckus trio — Tracy, Casey, and Kaid — sit down with one of Soda Springs' most trusted community figures to talk about what it's really like to be the local vet in a small rural town. From the heartwarming moments to the downright wild ones, Grace pulls back the curtain on a career that is equal parts science, grit, and pure love for animals.

They dive into what drew Grace to veterinary medicine, what a real day in her world looks like, and why choosing to serve a small community like Soda Springs means so much more than just treating animals. She shares what locals should be watching for seasonally among many other wonderful topics.

Of course Tracy, Casey and Kaid wouldn't let her get away without sharing a memorable story or two from her years of practice — and let's just say small town vet life never has a dull moment.

If you love animals, love this community, or just love a good conversation with real people doing meaningful work — this one is for you.

The Mysterious Fate of C.B. Wilson Was it an accident — or something darker?

Guest: Bill Horsley, Local Historian

History doesn't always close neatly. Some stories linger in the margins of old newspapers, whispered between neighbors across generations, never quite resolved. The life — and suspicious death — of C.B. Wilson is one of those stories.

In this episode, we sit down with local historian Bill Horsley, who has spent years piecing together the record of this figure. Who was C.B. Wilson? What did he mean to this community? And why do some believe his death was no accident?

We dig into the history, the rumors, and the unanswered questions surrounding a case that may never be fully closed. Bill brings the documents, the context, and the insight — we bring the curiosity. The truth, as always, is somewhere in between.

Listen in.

In Episode 2, the wives are back—and this time, they’re diving into the invisible chaos that no one talks about: the mental load.

Expect laughs, real talk, and a reminder that if your brain feels like 47 tabs are open at once… you’re definitely not alone.