We're No Dam Experts

Made in Montana, made in Great Falls, and made to smell amazing! This week on We're No Dam Experts , Rebecca and Shannon are joined by Chanda D'Angelo, the creative mind behind Montana Melts 406. From handmade wax melts and candles to diffusers, Chanda is putting her own spin on home and car fragrances with a focus on high-quality, cleaner ingredients and unique products. We talk about the story b...

After nine years of shaking up Great Falls' cocktail scene, Enbär is mixing things up once again! But don't worry, they're not going anywhere. In this episode of We're No Dam Experts , Rebecca and Shannon talk about Enbär's decision to move away from daily service and focus on a new lineup of curated experiences. From wine tastings and spirit experiences to special culinary events, private gatheri...

Some Great Falls businesses are more than just places to shop. They're part of the community's story! This week on We're No Dam Experts , Rebecca and Shannon are joined by Debbie and Nicole from The Popcorn Colonel to talk about one of Great Falls' most legendary local businesses. For nearly 25 years, this family-owned favorite has been keeping Great Falls snackers happy with gourmet popcorn, reci...

Things are getting spooky in Great Falls! Tianta and Liz from Act Normal Theatre join us to talk about their upcoming production, Night Terrors: Four Gothic Tales , bringing four chilling stories to life inside the historic Ursuline Centre. We also get to know Act Normal Theatre, a local theatre company that's been entertaining Great Falls since 2013 with everything from murder mystery dinner thea...

There's a new maestro in town! We're joined by Robert Kahn, the new Music Director of the Great Falls Symphony, and the Symphony's Marketing Director, Tia, to talk about Robert's journey to Great Falls, his impressive musical background, and what's in store for the Symphony's 68th season. From classical favorites and The Nutcracker to Jurassic Park with a live orchestra, there's plenty to get exci...

Grim Tales 2.0 We're heading back to the grim side of Great Falls history! Ashleigh from The History Museum joins Rebecca and Shannon with sneak peeks at some new true, terrible, and chilling tales from Great Falls' past—and the real places where they happened. If Episode 202 left you wanting more murder, mystery and unsettling local history, you're in luck. Ashleigh also shares how you can experi...

Great Falls has art in some unexpected places, including the windows of a downtown parking garage. On Episode 301, Rebecca and Shannon are joined by artists Kyle Daugherty and Liz Lauver, Great Falls Montana Tourism's Content and Events Director, to talk about the Great Falls Urban Art Project. They share how the project got started, how it works, their own installations, and how rotating public a...

We're celebrating Episode 300 with returning guests Duane Braaten and Jessica Nebel from the C.M. Russell Museum! They join Rebecca and Shannon to talk about Charlie Russell's Legacy: Celebrating 100 Years, a once-in-a-century celebration happening the weekend of October 10th 2026 in Great Falls. From live music, food and Traditional Native Games to art, speakers, family activities and a special L...

Oktoberfest is taking over downtown Great Falls! Dan Morano of Annie's Tap House is back with Rebecca and Shannon to talk German beer, food, firkins and how downtown businesses are teaming up to celebrate Oktoberfest Great Falls style. Kick things off Thursday, September 24 with the Firkin Crawl: • 6 p.m. — Celtic Cowboy • 6:45 p.m. — Annie's Tap House • 7:30 p.m. — KellerGeist Then come back Frid...

Rebecca has invented something Great Falls didn't know it needed: a handheld breakfast burrito bracket. This week on We're No Dam Experts , Rebecca and Shannon break down the rules of what qualifies as a true handheld or "walking" breakfast burrito, the Great Falls contenders that have made the bracket so far, and which burritos are advancing to the next round.

Rebecca and Shannon sit down with historian James Grant to talk about Voices of Our Ancestors: The Archival Records of St. Peter's Mission School , a new exhibit at The History Museum in Great Falls. They explore the history of Montana's only off-reservation Catholic Indian mission boarding school, the century-old records now housed in Great Falls, and what those records can reveal about the child...

Who you gonna call? (Great Falls) Ghostbusters! On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon are chatting with Great Falls' own Dr. Venkman and Dr. Spengler, James and Chris, about how a love of Ghostbusters turned into a way to do some good in Great Falls, Montana. From showing up in full jumpsuits and gear at community events like Trunk or Treat to their Ghostbusters Doing Good mission, James and Chris...

Great Walls is back, and downtown Great Falls is about to get a whole lot more colorful! In this episode of We're No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon are talking all things Great Walls, the annual mural festival bringing artists from Great Falls and around the world together to transform downtown buildings into works of art. The 8th annual Great Walls mural festival runs Sunday, August 16 through...

What brings people to Great Falls? For more than 130 new medical students each year, it's the opportunity to begin their journey toward becoming a physician. In this episode, Rebecca and Shannon explore the growing presence of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine's Montana campus and what it means for Great Falls. Rebecca shares her experience attending this year's White Coat Ceremony, and we tal...

What happens when you start exploring your own hometown like a tourist? This week, Rebecca and Shannon sit down with longtime Great Falls resident and local adventurer Jeanna LaVerdure (@jeanna_and_the_jets) to talk about discovering the hidden gems that make Great Falls, Montana, such a fun place to explore. From favorite parks and the annual Great Walls mural festival to creating incredible duct...

Lights, camera... Great Falls! 🎬 Did you know Great Falls, Montana has been the backdrop for feature films, documentaries, television shows, and commercials over the years? In this episode of We're No Dam Experts , hosts Rebecca and Shannon take a fun trip through Great Falls' film history, sharing some of the movies and TV shows that have been filmed here, behind-the-scenes stories, and a few su...

Ready for one of the most exciting sports you've probably never seen? This week, Rebecca and Shannon are joined by Indian Horse Relay superfan Susan Green to talk all things  Indian Horse Relays —from lightning-fast horse exchanges and fearless riders to the strategy, teamwork, and edge-of-your-seat action that keeps fans coming back year after year. If you're heading to the 1st Little Shell Tribe...

Looking for the best motorcycle rides, dirt bike trails, and scenic drives in Montana? This week on We're No Dam Experts , Rebecca and Shannon sit down with Great Falls native Russ Ehnes, a lifelong motorcycle and off-road riding enthusiast. From helping found the Great Falls Trail Bike Riders Association to advocating for responsible riding, Russ has spent years promoting both street and trail ad...

The Cottonwood Festival is back! Rebecca and Shannon sit down with Connie Constan and Ashleigh McCann from The History Museum to talk about the return of this beloved event after nearly 20 years. Hear what inspired its revival and get a preview of what to expect on July 18, including blacksmithing, flintknapping, beadwork, quilting, wood carving, Native games, bison tipis, gold panning, and other...

What happens when you look at the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the eyes of a geologist? This week, Rebecca and Shannon sit down with John Jengo - professional geologist, Lewis and Clark scholar, and apparently Great Falls superfan (this was his 12th visit, but who's counting). John was in town for the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance Annual Gathering, and he shares how the landscape, rock format...

This week on We're No Dam Experts , Rebecca and Shannon welcome legendary Las Vegas tattoo artist, musician, entrepreneur, and former Bad Ink star Dirk Vermin. Dirk shares how a persistent Sandy Johnson Thares of the iconic Sip 'n Dip Lounge convinced him to bring his love of tiki culture to Great Falls, resulting in a one-of-a-kind original artwork created especially for the legendary lounge. Fro...

What grows in Great Falls? Hosts Rebecca and Shannon sit down with Rose Malisani, Cascade County Extension Agriculture, Horticulture & Natural Resources Agent, to explore the trees, plants, and landscapes that help define north-central Montana. Rose shares what visitors can expect to see while exploring the area, what thrives in local gardens, and how travelers can experience Montana's growing sea...

On this episode of We're No Dam Experts , Rebecca and Shannon welcome back Megan Sanford, Archives and Operations Manager at The History Museum & Research Center, to discuss her new book, The Anaconda Copper Mining Company of Great Falls . From 1892 to 1982, Great Falls was home to one of the most important copper smelting and refining operations in the world. Megan shares the story of the plant's...

On this episode of We're No Dam Experts, hosts Rebecca and Shannon talk with Electric City Speedway owner Jeramy Myers about everything fans can experience at the track, from high-energy dirt racing and family fun to concerts, movie nights, and special events that are expanding the speedway beyond race day. Jeramy shares his passion for racing, what's happening at the speedway now, and how it's be...

This week on We're No Dam Experts , Rebecca and Shannon sit down with Inge Buchholz of Inge's Fashions. Inge shares stories about growing up in Germany, how she found her way into the world of retail, and the journey that eventually brought her to Great Falls. She also talks about her approach to fashion, life as a longtime downtown business owner, and the connections she's built within the commun...