The Gordie Tamayo Show

Who is Ingrid Andress beyond the chart success and four GRAMMY nominations? In this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, the acclaimed country singer-songwriter discusses the personal growth, uncomfortable truths and evolving sense of identity shaping her newest music.

Speaking with Gordie Tamayo ahead of her Nowhere Else to Go Tour stop at the Knitting Factory in Boise, Andress refle...

Latino Fest Boise is celebrating its 10th anniversary; but Ivan Castillo and Liz Correa are working to ensure its impact extends far beyond one weekend.

In this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, Gordie sits down with Ivan and Liz, founding board directors of Raíces Latinas Foundation, to discuss the evolution of Latino Fest Boise, the creation of a dedicated organization around its...

Soul Asylum frontman and songwriter Dave Pirner joins Gordie Tamayo for a candid conversation about the songs, experiences and creative obsession that continue to shape the band more than four decades into its career.

Ahead of Soul Asylum's August 19 stop at Revolution Concert House in Garden City, Idaho, Pirner reveals that he's already recorded demos for the next Soul Asylum album...

Who is Trent Maddox, and what is Abide Care Services in Ashland, Ohio?

On this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, Gordie sits down with Trent Maddox, Director of Abide Care Services, for a personal conversation about faith, leadership, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and building a care organization around the belief that people deserve to be fully known and fully loved.

Trent shares how his path from college foo...

In this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, Gordie sits down with Kelly Murray, Founder of The Natural Path - Brain & Body Wellness in Idaho, for a personal and thought-provoking conversation about faith, trauma, nervous-system regulation, emotional healing, bioenergetic scanning, Brainspotting, and what it means to come back into alignment with how God designed the body.

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Ahead of Fights on Fremont 5, Gordie Tamayo sits down with Idaho State Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion Leomar Partida.

A six-fight win streak, coaching responsibilities, officiating duties, and a major hometown fight would be enough for most athletes. For Leomar, it is simply part of life.

The Fighter’s Chance Boxing Gym standout discusses how adversity fueled his recent success, why coaching has improved his own boxing, t...

Ahead of Fights on Fremont 5, Gordie Tamayo sits down with nationally ranked youth boxer Ahveya Alonzo.

At just 11 years old, Ahveya is already ranked #5 in the nation at 95 pounds and preparing for one of the biggest rematches of her young career. In this conversation, she discusses the role her father plays in her development, lessons learned from defeat, the mental side of boxing, and the importance of sportsmanship.

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Ahead of Fights on Fremont 5, Gordie Tamayo sits down with rising Idaho boxer Urijah Barajas from Fighter's Chance Boxing Gym.

Known for his explosive style, composure under pressure, and international boxing experience at just 17 years old, Urijah shares the story behind his growth inside and outside the ring. The conversation explores his transformation through boxing, competing in Canada, overcoming adversity, and why Fights on ...

On this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, Gordie sits down with Storm Pawson, Head Boxing Coach at Fighter’s Chance Boxing Gym, to preview Fights on Fremont 5 and discuss the mission behind one of Idaho’s most unique amateur boxing events.

Hosted in Rupert, Idaho, Fights on Fremont brings together fighters, families, coaches, officials, volunteers, and fans for a USA Boxing-sanctioned outdoor fight night at Fremont Pla...

In this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, Gordie sits down with amateur boxer Elias Rivas for a grounded conversation about boxing, growth, discipline, and preparing for national-level competition.

Elias talks about the mindset required to step into the ring, why failure can become one of the best teachers, and how losses can be turned into lessons. He also shares what this national tournament means for his amateur boxing journey,...

In this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, Gordie sits down with Curtis and Codi Bills, the founders of The Rustic Daisy, to talk about what it really took to build a standout Idaho barn wedding venue just outside Meridian. What starts as a conversation about weddings and venue design quickly becomes a deeper discussion on entrepreneurship, marriage, risk, family vision, and the sacrifices required to build something tangible toget...

What does AC/DC have to do with aerospace manufacturing in Idaho?

In this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, host Gordie Tamayo sits down with Dale King (Economic Development Director for the City of Mountain Home) and Dean Cameron (CEO of Top Drawer Media and publisher of Northwest Aerospace News) to explore why the Inland Northwest, and especially Mountain Home, Idaho, may play a growing role in the future of aerospace manufactur...

Ahead of his April 11 bout in Fusion Fight League Montana, William “The 208 Underdog” Dunkle joins The Gordie Tamayo Show to talk preparation, pressure-style strategy, and what makes his matchup with Dallas Davison personal.

Dunkle also shares his vision to help bring sanctioned bare-knuckle boxing to Idaho, and why this fight represents a proving moment in his multi-discipline career across MMA, pro boxing, and bare-kn...

In this episode of the The Gordie Tamayo Show, we sit down with Ariel “Rare AF” Frantz ahead of her upcoming matchup against Lacey Vazquez at Front Street Fights 35.

Ariel shares what’s changed in her preparation since her last appearance inside the cage, how her mindset has evolved during this training camp, and what this next fight represents in her journey as a rising fighter in Idaho’s growing MMA scene....

Tyler Schlagenhauf, lead singer and guitarist of Mylo Bybee, joins The Gordie Tamayo Show to discuss the story behind their new EP Revisions, the band’s evolution through lineup changes, and how becoming a father reshaped his songwriting. From teaching off-grid in rural Alaska to signing with Gold Ship Records, Tyler shares how change, growth, and community fuel Mylo Bybee’s sound. We dive into the creative process behi...

Stress doesn’t disappear when you chase bigger goals; it intensifies. In this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, Dat Tran unpacks how high performers can train resilience, interrupt stress patterns, and build a mindset that performs consistently under pressure.

Dat shares real-world experiences navigating imposter feelings, ambitious environments, and personal growth edges; along with a practical reset technique to help liste...

In this deeply human conversation, Jared Thomas, Director of You Are Seen, joins The Gordie Tamayo Show to explore what it truly means to be seen; not as a case file or statistic, but as a whole person.

Jared shares the origin story behind You Are Seen and the lived experiences that shaped its mission: restoring dignity, belonging, and purpose within systems designed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabi...

Milwaukee-based songwriter Orlando Peña, frontman of The Midnight Purchase, joins The Gordie Tamayo Show for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about building a modern Americana band from the ground up. What started as a simple Craigslist musician ad turned into an award-winning soul-folk project, a deal with Spectra Music Group, and the release of the band’s debut album, Young/Naive.

In this episode, Orlando breaks down th...

In this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, Gordie sits down with rising indie artist Sydney Dale, whose genre-bending blend of pop, jazz, R&B, and folk is quickly gaining attention across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Sydney opens up about releasing her first single at just 14 years old, navigating life as a young artist in Coeur d’Alene, and the creative journey that continues to shape her evolving sound.

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