Topic: Idaho Falls

A donor from a Minnesota construction company reports that despite high gas prices, building suppliers have stopped sending fuel surcharge letters, a departure from previous economic cycles. Listeners are encouraged to claim their official production credits on IMDB for episode 1468.

A report from the "North Idaho Sanity Brigade" at Selkirk Abbey in Post Falls sarcastically describes dodging "goose-stepping white supremacists" while enjoying Belgian beer. The attendees mock the media's portrayal of Idaho as dangerous. The segment includes several "spook" sightings and greetings from local listeners.

East Idaho News featured a "Secret Santa" story where an immigrant McDonald's employee was surprised with gift cards and a new Subaru Legacy. The segment is identified as a typical local news feel-good story often sponsored by corporate entities or local dealerships.

Brian Snyder and Ian Field (Sir Road Dog) are recognized for their donations, with Field requesting "cheap bourbon and sushi" at the Round Table. The hosts also acknowledge "Hobbit Day" donors, including David and Melody Fugazotto, who contributed to celebrate the fictional holiday.

The trend of "Collexit"—residents fleeing California for states like Idaho—continues as producers report moving their families to Idaho Falls. Reasons cited for the migration include high taxes, restrictive COVID-19 policies, and a desire for a more sane political environment.

The tour moves from Boise, Idaho, to Twin Falls, where the hosts stayed with producer Rick Smith. A discussion ensues regarding the difficulty of sharing tour photos on Flickr due to restrictive copyright settings despite Creative Commons licenses. Rick Smith, a former truck driver and firefighter, provided the hosts with specialized trucker music and fire-fighting playlists for their journey.

Heavy black smoke from wildfires covers the landscape between Salt Lake City and Boise. Observations from Twin Falls include the famous base-jumping bridge and the site of Evel Knievel's Snake River Canyon jump. Boise is noted for its contradictory culture, featuring strict public smoking bans alongside permissive firearm laws.