Outlaw Beat

Something about playing at altitude just agrees with Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton. After making a name for himself at MSU, he now finds himself one of the NFL’s top tacklers in Denver.  PBR’s Flint Rasmussen joins Outlaw Beat to help interview Alex about the CFL stint that taught him how to be a pro, his abiding passion for the Cats, and his recent battle with testicular cancer that… well let...

The FCS playoffs are underway and after earning a first round bye, the Bobcats are all set for their second round matchup against the pride of the Ivy League Yale Bulldogs.  Former Cats quarterback Tommy Mellott and former Yale quarterback Jeff Mroz sat down with Outlaw Beat in the middle of Bobcat Stadium to school all of us about college football ahead of the big game. Watch the full interview:...

On this episode we’re talking about Montana’s majestic Madison River and its unsung hero caretakers, the Madison River Foundation. In this moment, more than ever, this is a group that deserves your attention, your volunteer efforts, and your dollars. You’ll hear from Executive Director Keith Brauneis and Conservation Programs Manager Mia Cignoni about their important projects to revitalize and inc...

As you well know, we don’t normally publish episodes that are “smart” or “important” but this one fell into our lap, so here we are. Dr. Paul Alan Cox is a world-renowned ethnobotanist who has dedicated his life to understanding and curing the most mystifying brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, ALS, and Parkinsons. Dr. Cox’s nonprofit Brain Chemistry Labs is an unassuming building across from Whole F...

Montana State University’s new President Dr. Brock Tessman has only been on the job for a few months but you can already smell what the Brock is cooking! Sorry. From facilities and staff to research and athletics, Dr. Tessman is poised to lead a rapidly growing MSU into uncharted territory. He inherited a great situation thanks to past leadership, but he’s prepared to leave his own distinctive mar...

Put a sport coat on over your flannel because we’re learning all about Montana Chamber Music, the local program that’s bringing top tier classical talent to Bozeman and all over rural Montana. Artistic Director Angella Ahn (of the Ahn Trio) joins us to discuss bringing fancy chamber music to far flung ranches and she’s joined by two visiting virtuosos Kenji Bunch (composer, violist) and Monica Ohu...

Earlier this month on Indigenous People’s Day, Montana State University’s Department of Native Studies officially dedicated its new massive permanent arbor behind the building. About 5 years in the making, the arbor highlights the importance of the department’s cultural legacy and its presence on campus. Plus it’s just super pretty. Outlaw Beat sat down with Department Chair Meredith Hecker, PhD,...

Bozeman’s WARD (Water Adequacy for Residential Development) Initiative makes real estate developers’ water rights access dependent on the achievement of extremely ambitious benchmarks when it comes to affordable housing. Quite the mouthful. To help you understand and vote smart on WARD, Outlaw Beat is joined by Executive Director at Headwaters Community Housing Trust Nathan Stein and Mayoral Candi...

Jack Creek Preserve is a 4500 acre conservation easement in Ennis that connects two massive sections of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. We’re hosting its 20th birthday party on this episode and you’re invited. If you didn’t bring a gift, it’s okay, but still… rude. Co-Founder Dottie Fossel, Executive Director Abigail King, and Conservation Education Director Addison Perryman join us to talk about the...

The world recently lost a tiny woman named Dr. Jane Goodall who was a giant in the field of animal studies. Jane made a name for herself humanizing chimpanzees, and today legendary wildlife photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen joins us to humanize Jane and give us rare insight into who she was as a person.  Tom’s decades-long friendship with Jane was one of joy, of wonder, and of advocacy. The two sha...

Summer is gone. October is here. And in Montana, that means it’s winter sports time. On this episode, we’re talking about youth ice hockey with two coaches and administrators. They’re also hockey dads, so watch what you say around them. Joseph McFadden is the program director and coach for the MT-64 Hockey Association in Big Sky and Pete Kamman is the executive director of the Montana Amateur Hock...

An episode all about menopause might seem like it’s for the ladies - and it certainly involves a lot of talk about estrogen - but this content is highly recommended for anyone with a woman in their life. You got a mom? A wife? A female parole officer? Then listen up. Doctors Maren Dunn of Big Sky and Linda Waring of Bozeman tell women what to expect when they’ll never be expecting again. It’s a to...

We’re bringing the smoke this week with Bozeman’s Yellow House Barbecue owner Austin Brown. His ridiculous custom smoker cranks out top-notch Texas-style barbecue behind a little yellow historic home at 609 West Mendenhall.  Austin talks about his Texas pitmaster predecessors, his brisket process, and his special smoking wood that is definitely not mesquite. If you haven’t given it a whirl yet, th...

This episode is a scorcher as we learn all about wildfire tendencies and preparation from fire behavior analyst Jon Trapp, Division Chief of Wildland Fire at Big Sky Fire Department. Jon teaches us how to think like a fire, whether and how to evacuate, and what kind of fire seasons we can expect moving forward. Hate to burst your bubble, but they’re not just going away. Full interview: hoarymarmot...

New title, new graphics, same god awful hosts. You were all so close to getting the full upgrade. On this episode we meet the Property and Environment Research Center (or PERC), Bozeman’s nonprofit think tank making national headlines with its unique free market approach to environmental advocacy.  CEO Brian Yablonski talks about PERC’s recent successful push to increase national park entrance fee...

We’re taking a mental health day on this episode as we learn more about Big Sky’s Wellness in Action (or WiA). Community Health Workers Hope and Melissa join us to “buck the stigma” and spread the word that hot people ask for help. WiA has been improving the mental and behavioral health of the Big Sky community for 20 years. If you’re looking for a way to support them, you can start by participati...

Get your body ready to go on a popcorn fast because the inaugural Lone Peak Film Festival is coming to Big Sky’s Waypoint Theater September 19-21, where screens are poised to showcase 15 short films and 6 features. That’s right -- a sextuple feature.  Festival Director Daniel Glick and Program Director Lucía Ortega Toledo join us to preview the weekend’s festivities and talk about how this long ov...

Representative Ryan Zinke has just introduced the GYREAT Act designating 100 river miles in Montana as “wild & scenic.” And thanks to Schoolhouse Rock, we know how a bill becomes a law, but how does a bill like that get born in the first place? Conservation lobbyist Charles Wolf Drimal (Greater Yellowstone Coalition) educates us about the process and explains the importance of this landmark pi...

Carry this episode across the threshold because we’re talking about the new **affordable** homes available in our resort town thanks to Big Sky Community Housing Trust. Executive Director Dave O’Connor joins us to talk about the conditions that have made it so difficult for regular folks to own homes these days and the steps that his organization is taking to offer relief in Big Sky. Full intervie...

We’re talking about the beautiful buildings of Bozeman on this episode with local architecture firm 45 Architecture & Interiors. Founder Jeff Lusin hosted us at the new Belgrade Community Library to talk about that project and others in the area, plus some inside baseball about the art of building. Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/45 See their work and book them today: https://www.45ar...

Crank the AC and the dehumidifier because we’re talking chocolate on this episode. Texas chocolatier Peyton Freeman stops by to tell us about her artisan chocolate company Treatday. Peyton answers all our burning questions about how to make fancy bon-bons, what it means to “temper” chocolate, and why chocolate gets that white build-up on it. Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/treatday Order...

Chancey Williams is the rare country singer with a legit rodeo background after wisely trading in his bronc riding helmet and neck brace for an old Gibson guitar. The Wyoming-born singer joins us to talk about bringing his hits like "Rodeo Cold Beer," "The Saint," and the brand new "Pearl Snap Preacher"   to the final night of Big Sky PBR Sat July 19. Full interview:...

These days 4-H is about much more than animal husbandry. It’s a national youth development program with vast areas of emphasis, from communication and civic responsibility to robotics and entrepreneurship. Molly Yurdana is the extension agent for Gallatin County and she was nice enough to host EBS with Hoary Marmot at the fairgrounds with a couple of her youth leaders and lots and lots of animals....

We’re long overdue for an episode about waffles, so let’s talk about Bozeman’s own Unwaffle, the healthy, hearty, protein-packed brainchild of professional chef Erik Walnum. Erik and his business partner Joe Sheehan join us to share the origin story and vision of what is sure to be your new favorite toaster waffle, featuring locally grown ingredients. Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/unwaf...

On this episode we’re talking about Land id, a Bozeman-based app that gives you access to multi-layered data about the land around you, and the ability to make custom maps. An insanely useful tool for anyone, but particularly for those in real estate. Land id CEO Chris Hamilton, (formerly of OnX Maps) joins us to explain how he shoves mountains of data into your teeny tiny phone. Full interview: h...