Outlaw Beat

American Prairie is a privately funded Montana-based nonprofit working to create one of the largest nature reserves in the U.S. for the use and enjoyment of anyone who wants to visit. CEO Alison Fox joins us to discuss American Prairie’s ambitious plan to restore the prairie ecosystem, reintroduce wildlife (like bison), and maintain public access for recreation.  Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/ep...

On this episode we’re joined by Deb Davidson of the Center for Large Landscape Conservation and Scott Bosse of American Rivers to talk about their important nonprofits, the beneficiaries of this year’s Wildlands Music Festival (in Big Sky Aug 1 & 2). We talk about how their work will be bolstered by the proceeds from the concerts featuring Dave Matthews, Lukas Nelson, and Molly Tuttle. Full in...

Faith and begorrah and pass the Jameson! Just in time for Butte’s legendary St Patrick’s Day festivities, we spoke with the one-of-a-kind mining town’s Historic Preservation Officer Kate McCourt at the Anselmo Mine Hoist House atop 3500 miles of underground tunnels that produced 18 billion pounds of copper over Butte’s history. The perfect place to discuss the lore and ore that built Montana. Full...

We’re going behind the bark on this episode to learn the secret language of wolves. Ahead of his TED Talk next month, Dr. Jeff Reed joins us to discuss the “Cry Wolf Project” he’s been carrying out with his partner Casey Anderson, a wildlife filmmaker and current host of the series “Endless Venture.” Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/crywolf Learn more about the Cry Wolf Project: https://ww...

It’s hard to believe we’re already thinking about this summer’s Big Sky PBR weekend, but with tickets going on sale March 3, you can’t afford to wait. Cord McCoy, the voice of Pro Bull Riding, joins us to preview the perennial “event of the year” Big Sky PBR headed our way July 17-19.   Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/pbr25 Get your tickets here starting March 3 at 10am: https://outlaw.fl...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country has been doing good work in the area since 1973, creating one-on-one mentoring relationships between bigs and littles, all for the low low cost of free. In this episode, you get to meet one such pairing, Mike & Billy, to see the value of the program and the real lives that are affected. Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/bbbs Support BBBS and b...

On this episode, we’re interviewing the team behind a new feature documentary called “Champions of the Golden Valley.” Producer Katie Stjernholm and Director Ben Sturgulewski join us to talk about their film that tells the story of a group of skiers in Afghanistan’s remote Bamyan region who ended up in the crosshairs of the Taliban. The engrossing doc is coming to the Yellowstone Club’s “20 Below”...

Seek Up In a Warehouse and Crash into Satellite, because on this episode, we’re talking Wildlands Music Festival and this year’s headliner, Dave Matthews! Outlaw Founder & CEO Eric Ladd joins us to talk about the origin and ethos of Wildlands and to give us a preview of this year’s festivities. Plus he casually drops a bombshell announcement… Full interview video: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/wild...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, talented singer and multi-instrumentalist Kishi Bashi is visiting Bozeman to woo each and every one of us with his sultry blend of indie pop, psychedelic pop, and electronic music. Kishi Bashi will not only perform with the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and conductor Norman Huynh the weekend of February 14-16; he will also be the symphony’s first ever artist-in-resid...

Everyone find a seat because on this episode we’re learning about Cottonwood Day School, Montana’s only private nonprofit school for students with special education needs. Founder Meredith Scully and Executive Director Amy Wood talk about the approaches, curriculum, and facilities that set Cottonwood apart from every other school in the state. Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/cottonwood Le...

Hide your brains and small pets because the undead are heading this way in the new Montana-made independent film “Cuisine de la ‘Pocalypse,” showing at Big Sky’s Waypoint Theater January 17-23. On this episode, we chat with Writer/Director Kyle Weingart and Actor/Producer Zuzu Weingart about their wonderfully wacky family-friendly zom-com set in post-apocalyptic Missoula, Montana. Full interview:...

Hold onto your caboose, because we’re talking trains on this episode with Montana railroad historian Brenda Wahler, author of the article Full Steam Ahead: How James J. Hill and the Great Northern Built Montana’s Hi-Line in the current edition of Mountain Outlaw Magazine. Brenda is a Helena-based attorney and author of one book about Montana’s railroads and another about the state’s horse racing l...

If this episode seems a little preachy, it’s because we’re talking to Pastor Brian Van Eps about his outdoorsy life coaching service, Legacy Guides. Brian has served as a minister all over Big Sky and Bozeman and has some great life advice and goal-setting tips as the Baby New Year of 2025 is born. Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/legacy Book a trip with Legacy Guides here: https://legacyg...

The wait is over. We’re finally talking about the sport of curling on this episode, as Missoula comedy writer Ednor Therriault joins us to discuss his latest article in Mountain Outlaw Magazine called “The Curious Case of Curling in Montana.” And in case you don’t know your hacks from your button, we walk you through the winter sport that’s so hot right now. We also touch on a book Ednor wrote abo...

If there are children in the room, smash their ears directly up against the speakers because today we’re chatting with the driving force behind Bozeman Children’s Theatre, Patrick and Shelly Higgins. They’re directing eight musicals this year featuring schools all over Bozeman, each production involving dozens (sometimes a hundred!) children. They talk about the value of their background as teache...

Give yourself the gift of peace of mind this holiday season. On this episode, we’re learning all about Big Sky’s brand new Mountain Safety Group and its founder, Connor Goodwin. His background in Search & Rescue and backcountry know-how make him uniquely qualified to lead this effort to educate and inspire, whether you need a quick refresher on CPR or a comprehensive course on Wilderness First...

Chef Dustin Rixey from The Waypoint in Big Sky teaches you how to elevate your boring Thanksgiving stuffing with a few simple ingredients. Taste Dustin’s new winter menu at The Waypoint starting this December, Wednesdays through Mondays, 5 to 9.  Watch interview & get recipe: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/stuffing Eat at The Waypoint: https://thebigskywaypoint.com And pay tribute to Grizzly 399 her...

We’re all blue and gold this week as Montana State Athletic Director Leon Costello joins us to preview this season’s edition of the Brawl of the Wild. As Leon puts it, this game means everything. We talk about why it’s a great time to be a bobcat, the master plan for facilities, and stick around until the end to learn all about the Great Divide trophy and Leon’s pregame hot dog ritual. Watch the i...

There’s nothing we at Hoary Marmot love more than recognizing fledgling upstarts in the media space, so this week we’re featuring “The Old Farmer’s Almanac,” in continuous publication since 1792. Editor-in-Chief Carol Connare joins us to discuss T.O.F.A.’s secret to success and, of course, we ask her to give us a local extended winter forecast straight from the farmer’s mouth. Full interview: hoar...

Montana’s media industry has recently grown thanks to our state’s film tax incentive program, which is now in jeopardy. Luckily, the Montana Media Coalition and its president, Lynn-Wood Fields, are dedicated to rescuing the program and Montana’s bustling film industry. Hear Lynn-Wood emphasize media manufacturing’s important business role in the state of Montana, employing 1300 full-time workers....

On this episode we introduce you to a new local nonprofit retreat for artists called the ‘Arts Incubator Ranch’ (or A.I.R.), spearheaded by visionary Bozemanite and Broadway music director Jared Stein. Hoary Marmot tours the 600+ acre property AIR has selected for the retreat. The artistic juices are really coursing through this one! Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/air Lend support and RS...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and who better to tell us all about it than two of the hard-working representatives of Haven, Bozeman’s top domestic violence resource? Beth Kampschror and Bailey Brubaker stop by to highlight their “coaster campaign” you may have noticed at your local brewery or bar, encouraging people in need to seek help. Their message is an important one. Full inter...

As temperatures begin to dip, it’s time to get indoors and see what the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center has in store for us this season. WMPAC Director John Zirkle joins us to preview all the different circuses scheduled to pass through Big Sky. We also dig deep to learn more about one of the upcoming shows, “Huang Yi and KUKA,” featuring a Taiwanese dancing robot. Full interview: hoarymarmot...

On this episode, we’re joined by the heads of BeAlive Studios, Zach Green (Exec Producer, “Alone”) and Chris Keefer (Host, “Dropped”) to discuss the origin of their conservation-minded media empire. We’ll also talk about BeAlive’s massive multi-pronged effort to save our waterways, “Rivers Are Life.” Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/bealive Learn more here: https://gobealive.com And here:...

On this episode, we chat with bear expert Danielle Oyler, Wildlife Stewardship Outreach Specialist for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. With Danielle’s help, let’s do our best to turn a recent local grizzly attack and subsequent euthanization into a teachable moment for all of us. Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/oyler Link to story about grizzly attack: https://www.explorebigsky.com/hu...