Send us a Text Message. Thomas Midgley Jr. (May 18, 1889 – November 2, 1944) was an American mechanical and chemical engineer. He played a major role in developing leaded gasoline (tetraethyl lead) and some of the first chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), better known in the United States by the brand name Freon; both products were later banned from common…

Send us a Text Message. Did you know that natural gas is completely odorless? On March 18, 1937 the New London School in London, Texas exploded right around 3pm killing 295+ students and faculty as well as injuring 300+ more. This was the most deadly school explosion in united states history and led to the addition of Mercaptans to the final produc…

Send us a Text Message. As someone who was born and raised in Idaho for 35 years of life, I never imagined that I would fall in love with the East Coast, or the state of Pennsylvania... After a year of planning, we took the leap and moved over 2,000 miles. Episode Resources: Pennsylvania: Pursue Your Happiness! WHYY Air Conditioner Failing? Power B…

Send us a Text Message. Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring minerals made up of heat-resistant fibers. It was used in thousands of U.S. consumer products before the dangers of asbestos were known. Asbestos causes mesothelioma, lung cancer and other cancers. Asbestos is regulated in the U.S., but not banned. Asbestos has been with us sinc…

Send us a Text Message. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army general Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. Read: The Historical Legacy of…

Send us a Text Message. Is it 1776 or 2022? Does the United States Constitution really fit in our current world? Are we prepared to go back to white christian men owning everything and everyone? Is that what the "God" in the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" would like us to do? Weren't men and women created equal? Don't we all have the right to life, libert…

Send us a Text Message. Where do you choose to call home? Do you live in the same place you grew up or did you choose to move somewhere else? If you moved, why did you leave? What appealed to you when choosing a new place as home? ------------------- YouTube: KFXD Hometown Song Website: History of Idaho Broadcasting Foundation ------------------- A…

Send us a Text Message. It's not a comfortable mental place, but have you ever thought about the negatives to capitalism? Join Everett as he reads a thread by Jason Kickel from Twitter about capitalism's exploitation of those of us not flying into space on the weekends. Read Jason Hickel's Thread Post Here Air Conditioner Failing? Power Bill Too Hi…

Send us a Text Message. Florida's HB 1557, also known as the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law Public school teachers in Florida are banned from holding classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity after Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, signed the controversial "…

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever experienced a toxic mindset? It takes two to tango, Fake it until you make it, It's not worth trying, etc. Unhealthy or toxic patterns of thinking can develop from trauma, injury, and neglect. Common damaging mindsets include, “I'm always an outsider,” “I have trouble trusting people,” and “Everyone abandons me…

Send us a Text Message. Scott Yenor made some statements about his opposing views towards feminism in America. This man is a college professor who stands against higher education ideals like colleges and universities, yet has personally and financially benefited from such an organization, Boise State University in Boise, ID. This first clip is from…

Send us a Text Message. My dad passed away following a 6 year battle against stage 4 congestive heart failure and colon cancer. He outlived the longest timelines of both terminal diagnoses by at least a year. This episode is a eulogy written by Everett McConnaughey as well as a life sketch written by his sister Neva McConnaughey. We promise it's up…

Send us a Text Message. Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Does the thought of managing your bills stress you out? You're not alone! Everett wants to share some personal advice that helped him go from $4,000 in credit card debt to 100% debt-free in just 4 years. Not only is Everett debt-free, but he also has enough savings to cover large emergenc…

Send us a Text Message. Last week I openly promoted Visible Wireless as a great new option in affordable and transparent cellphone service. I have removed my past episode form public view because I had an experience that has left me uncomfortable suggesting services that are half-baked and faulty at best. I'm going back to T-Mobile, the original un…

Send us a Text Message. UPDATE 10/5/2021: Visible by Verizon really messed up and took my phone offline for 19 hours with no explanation as to what happened or why. They really could not have cared about me as a customer. I have decided to go back to T-Mobile as a post-pay customer, and have removed my glowing review of Visible Wireless in this epi…

Send us a Text Message. Do women have autonomy over their body? Texas and many others in the "pro life" spectrum seem to believe that women should be forced to carry a fetus to full term, and enter another human into the realm of life. If you're a bone marrow donor, you get to choose if you save someones life, if you're an organ donor you get to ch…

Send us a Text Message. Do you listen to the "other" side? Every person has a reality that is valid to their story and situation; we need to listen and consider them as well in our mind for the world around us. Join Everett for a brief discussion about finding common ground, look for areas where each argument "against" was actually right, and how w…

Send us a Text Message. Have you gotten vaccinated against COVID-19? Did you know that the United States of America has eradicated 8 diseases through scientific research and vaccine development. Please use this answer to a prayer from millions of lives lost around the world. Air Conditioner Failing? Power Bill Too High? Alpine Home Air has accordab…

Send us a Text Message. Everett talks about the healthcare system and ways that it needs to change. Everett shares his personal experience when he needed to utilize an Emergency Room in April 2021, and how conflicted he felt (even with insurance) about using a system that was in place to ensure that all who come are healthy or given the best chance…

Send us a Text Message. The confederacy was an anti-American force that attempted to overthrow the values of the United States of America. Join Everett for a fact-filled U.S. History lesson written by an AP US HISTORY TEACHER. We all have a responsibility to identify and call out racism and fascism, generations have fought against the Confederacy, …

Send us a Text Message. July 2021 marks ONE YEAR since this podcast was launched! I'm thinking about some changes... What if "EVERYTHING WITH EVERETT" became "EVERETT'S PODCAST"? Let me know your thoughts! COMMENT@EVERETTPODCAST.COM Did you have a hard time finding EVERETTMCCONNAUGHEY.COM? Well, if you learned to spell my name (THANK YOU) no worrie…

Send us a Text Message. Joining Everett on this podcast episode is Jeremy Dennis! Everett and Jeremy talk about meeting, falling in love, and how they have united to decide on the life that they want to build together. JOIN: CALL OR TEXT (208)391-2808 LETS CONNECT! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/EverettPodcast FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com…

Send us a Text Message. ABUSE-GRIEF-LOVE: Part 2 On this episode, Everett shares his experience of Grief after loosing his dog Cedric in 2020 to a blood clot. Grief is a process that we all experience in life at various times, and it is something that is as unique as each person is, in terms of the course it takes. There are healthy and unhealthy m…

Send us a Text Message. This week on the podcast Everett talks about taxing the church. Why don't we tax churches? Most argue that it would be the government double-dipping on taxed dollars, yet the same isn't argued when it comes to double taxing of those same dollars at the grocery store or as interest earned in your retirement savings. LETS CONN…

Send us a Text Message. This is a special 71 minute episode where Everett talks about some of the biggest issues that our world faces. What are your thoughts on the state of our world? Call or Text 208-391-2808 or email Podcast@EverettMcConnaughey.com Air Conditioner Failing? Power Bill Too High? Alpine Home Air has accordable and energy efficient …

Send us a Text Message. Today Everett talks about the legacy of conservative talk show legend Rush Limbaugh who spewed hate and division on America's airwaves for decades and turned the Republican party into the party of Trump and the radical right. NOTICE: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS RACIAL SLURS SPOKEN BY LIMBAUGH Air Conditioner Failing? Power Bill To…

Send us a Text Message. This episode focuses on religion and the very human basis that most teachings seem to be anchored in. Religion seems to be more of a form of escapism to deal with the ongoing oppressive cycle of the human condition. This podcast was recorded on March 1, 2021. Air Conditioner Failing? Power Bill Too High? Alpine Home Air has …

Send us a Text Message. Today on the podcast, Everett discusses conservatives. Who do they support? What ideals do they represent? What does the future look like, based on what they put out into the media, according to those who don't subscribe. Air Conditioner Failing? Power Bill Too High? Alpine Home Air has accordable and energy efficient option…

Send us a Text Message. This is audio from a live broadcast on 670 KBOI of "Weekend Idaho with Doug McConnaughey" from 5/28/2011 that features Art Gregory of the History of Idaho Broadcasting Foundation. Doug and Art talk about the history of Boise's radio stations. Air Conditioner Failing? Power Bill Too High? Alpine Home Air has accordable and en…

Send us a Text Message. The Communications Decency Act of 1996, Section 230, is largely credited for the reason we have the internet landscape that we do today. Should website providers be responsible for content created by their users? Everett talks about some modifications that would improve our digital world. Air Conditioner Failing? Power Bill …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Everything with Everett, Everett McConnaughey talks about your constitutional rights online. Law Professor & Former President of the ACLU, Nadine Strossen, provides her legal analysis on the first amendment right online in a video from YouTube channel "Talks on Law". Watch and share Nadine's video here: "I…

Send us a Text Message. We have a president who is trying to overturn a legitimate and fair election as defined in our country's constitution. This week Everett discusses the lack of education and mental health awareness by the Republican party to intercept and save our nation from being hijacked by the 45th president. Included in this production i…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Everett highlights some positive and inspirational quotes from president Franklin D Roosevelt and what it used to mean to be a president. Air Conditioner Failing? Power Bill Too High? Alpine Home Air has accordable and energy efficient options to help you! Memorial Day Deal! Save 5% with code ALPINE5 Expires …

Send us a Text Message. This week Everett talks about the year ahead as we prepare to enter 2021. Air Conditioner Failing? Power Bill Too High? Alpine Home Air has accordable and energy efficient options to help you! Memorial Day Deal! Save 5% with code ALPINE5 Expires 5/29 HVAC Wholesale since 2002 - 93.45% Lifetime Positive Reviews SPONSOR THIS P…

Send us a Text Message. This week's episode is just some nice relaxing and classic Christmas music tunes from my personal collection. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy! Next week I am doing a podcast on the New Year! What are your wishes for 2021? What do you want to say about 2020? Call and leave a voicemail or text: 208-391-2808 Air Conditioner F…

Send us a Text Message. This week Everett celebrates Hanukkah and shares some information about choosing and placing a Menorah for the celebration. Everett also goes over other local events including the defacing of the Anne Frank human rights memorial in Boise, and the protestors who gathered outside outgoing Ada County Commissioner Lachiondo's pr…

Send us a Text Message. Today on Everything with Everett, Everett McConnaughey reads a passage called "leaving the city of regret" by Larry Harp. Also a video of a Meridian Idaho Nurse who shares her on-the-job experiences of COVID19 while our nation witnesses infection numbers soar higher each day. MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODE Dance of the Sugar Plu…

Send us a Text Message. This week I would like to share some discussions on the current state of the COVID19 pandemic in Idaho. In this episode are 3 clips from KTVB's "The 208" show with Brian Holmes. VIDEO 1: https://youtu.be/HRX_ulxVH5I VIDEO 2: https://youtu.be/bcUcglfjlRs VIDEO 3: https://youtu.be/5b_PnOZ6gs0 Here is a link to my YouTube chann…

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Send us a Text Message. This week features a 30-minute program from 1951 that was recorded on an Electronic Transcription record for/by KIDO in Boise Idaho. The program was called "Big City Serenade" and features historic and cultural talking points about Boise Idaho and music performed by the NBC orchestra. The record that this came from was house…

Send us a Text Message. This week's podcast is about Electronic Transcription records that were used in the late 1920s through the 1940s in commercial broadcasts. The United States government used this technology through the mid-1990s. Air Conditioner Failing? Power Bill Too High? Alpine Home Air has accordable and energy efficient options to help …

Send us a Text Message. So much going on this month. My computers are proving to be antiquated beyond my expectations and have been making the podcasting process more difficult. Thankfully a new computer has been ordered and is being built by HP in the next few days. Things will get better, and easier; I appreciate those of you still loyally listen…

Send us a Text Message. This week I thought we could use a break from the news, politics, and current events of our day. The goal of this podcast is to be diverse and not focus on a single topic or subject. Join me for a quick historic synopsis of KIDO-AM's 92-year history! This episode features historic audio that is courtesy of Art Gregory, Presi…

Send us a Text Message. This week on Everything with Everett, I discuss the disgusting rhetoric of the United States of America President, Donald J Trump in the Access Hollywood tape. I talk about how glorifying abuse of women leads to much larger issues related to child abuse and sex trafficking. When a man running for office brags that he tried t…

Send us a Text Message. Celebrating 1 month online! This is the state of the podcast. Everything with Everett launched on July 14, 2020. I have been so excited each week to come up with content to share, and then working on creative ways to lay it out that are appealing to the ears. Have you subscribed? Everything with Everett is available on APPLE…

Send us a Text Message. This week on the podcast I'm talking about schools re-opening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. I also discuss the issue of stigma that seems to be present in certain generations and why we need to overcome the judgment of others due to a lack of understanding. If you would like to weigh in, you can call or text 208-391-2808. Ro…

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