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This episode kicks off The Next Ridge Podcast, hosted by Austin Johnson and John Fontaine—two military veterans turned Idaho outdoorsmen who share real stories from the mountains, the backcountry, and the everyday challenges that shaped them. In this pilot, they talk about growing up in Minnesota, serving in Afghanistan, becoming cops, moving to North Idaho, and building a life rooted in hunting, fishing, adventure, and resilience.

You’ll hear why they started the podcast, what “The Next Ridge” means, and what to expect from upcoming hunting films, outdoor trips, gear reviews, and conversations with people who live bold, rugged lives across Idaho and Montana. If you love elk hunting, mule deer, backcountry adventures, military stories, or authentic outdoor conversations, you’re in the right place.

📌 Topics Covered in This Episode:

The meaning behind “The Next Ridge” and how it connects hunting, mindset, and life challenges.

Austin and John’s backgrounds in the military, law enforcement, and their move to North Idaho.

What to expect from the podcast and YouTube series, including hunts, gear reviews, lifestyle topics, guest stories, and Idaho/Montana adventure content.

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Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/
Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live
Census data: https://data.census.gov/
More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho

***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording***
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