Outlaw Beat

Despite our youthful appearance, the reality is we have school age children, and part of the reason we live in Bozeman, Montana is to take advantage of its renowned school district. On today’s episode we’re chatting with the straw that stirs the drink, Superintendent Casey Bertram, about funding, growth, and the state of the district. Watch full interview here: https://youtu.be/7skfUlI-azs?si=KzmH...

The idea of being swallowed up by an avalanche is terrifying. We’re leaning into our fear on today’s episode with Dave Zinn, an avalanche forecaster with the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, or GNFAC. Dave formerly oversaw the avalanche education program for GNFAC’s nonprofit arm, so he’s the perfect person to dumb down tomes of information into the smallest possible words Michelle and J...

We’ve got the ultimate appetizer on this episode as Montage Resort Big Sky’s world class Executive Chef Michael Patria describes his mouth-watering dishes. Sound good? Yes, chef! And make sure to buy all your regeneratively-raised meats right here: https://regenmarket.com/ Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more...

This podcast is almost never accused of being thought-provoking, but there’s a first time for everything. Our guest is former Olympic rower, lawyer, and Democratic candidate for Montana’s 1st congressional district Monical Tranel. Monica has a proven track record of fighting for justice and advocating for clean energy and our public lands. She’s a Montanan through and through, which means we have...

On September 8th, local snowmobile guide Rudy “Kissy Bear” Noorlander was attacked by a grizzly in Big Sky. It ripped off part of his lower jaw, but he survived. On this episode of Hoary Marmot, we sit down with Rudy as he speaks at length for the first time about his recovery. Rudy’s daughter Ashley joins him as we go in depth on his struggles, supports, and upbeat attitude throughout this harrow...

At Yellowstone National Park, you’re lucky if you get 1 minute with one of their accomplished courteous park rangers, but Hoary Marmot is here to give you a good half hour. Yellowstone rangers are the best in the biz and Rich Jehle may be their king. The man shares his wealth of knowledge and insight with you, all for the low low cost of free.  (Watch interview video here:  https://youtu.be/935tho...

Bison and fires and bears oh my! On today’s episode we’re talking to longtime Big Sky resident and Yellowstone tour guide Jim Holstein. Jim is one of several seasoned guides with Yellowstone Tour Guides, the gold standard in our country’s first and best national park.  (Watch interview video here: https://www.youtube.com/@explorebigsky_news ) Email our episode sponsor here: info@lonemountainland.c...

Get your opera specs ready! On this episode we’re talking Big Sky Community Theater and its upcoming fall play, “The Monologue Show (from Hell),” with our friends and fellow theater geeks Ashley Dodd & Stephanie Kissell.  The show is set to run November 3rd and 4th. (Watch interview video here: https://youtu.be/CTxB6pCUxP0?si=lphVxfsAJKhejRA5 Buy tickets here: wmpac.org Episode sponsor: https:...

Four years ago, former Cal Berkeley & St Louis Rams fullback Eric Stevens was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Today we’re chatting with his wife Amanda about how that changed their life and what they’ve learned since. Watch the whole interview: https://youtu.be/zj2JU8pS-Qo Amanda’s powerful Tedx talk at Big Sky’s Warren Miller Performing Arts Center: Fight For Hope | Eric S...

Grab a thermos full of hot toddy and pull all your nice furniture out onto your front lawn because on this episode, we’re learning about the northern lights. Montana State University professor Nick Childs is going to speak very slowly and use small words to help our unscientific brains understand the physics behind the phenomena and why this year has been such a good one for gazing. This episode s...

We’re strapping on our grown-up pants on this episode as we sit down and talk politics with Montana gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse, who leveraged his background as a former gun manufacturing executive to write a book about America's gun culture. He may have a truckload of fresh ideas he’d like to bring to Helena, but first he's got to make it through Joe's dumb new game "Ea...

On this episode we finally answer the age-old question, “Who tends the Big Sky Farmers Market?” as we speak to local events coordinator Erik Morrison. Erik may not be a farmer per se, but he sure cultivates a vibe! Plus we update Rudy “Kissy Bear” Noorlander’s condition following his jaw-clenching run-in with a 10 foot grizzly bear. Spoiler alert: he’s gonna pull through.  Rudy’s GoFundMe: https:/...

On this episode, we hear long time local Rudy Noorlander’s fresh and graphic story of survival after being viciously attacked by a grizzly near the Yellow Mule trail in Big Sky’s Buck Ridge area. Double lock your trash can and check the freshness of your bear spray as his daughter Ashley tells the tale. Rudy’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/2dc58646 This episode sponsored by: https://www.heybear.com/...

If this episode smells a little skunky, that’s because we’re chatting with Big Sky's local pot purveyors from Lone Peak Cannabis, Charlie Gaillard and Steve Nordahl. Just a heads up -- this episode contains adult language and subject matter. And it's sponsored by: lonepeakcannabiscompany.com Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-...

Bighorn Football says goodbye to one of its brightest Friday night lights as George Helms transfers to IMG Academy, a well-known Florida football factory. Joe and Michelle chat with the 5’11”, 188-lb RB/FS about his journey. More info here: https://t.co/aWXeixEZ2P This episode sponsored by: urbanfarmbozeman.com Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.c...

The 2023 Wildlands Music Festival was a wild and wet affair that rocked all night long. On this episode, we give unsung hero Ennion Williams just enough time to dry off before he recaps the weekend. Buy this tequila or else: https://www.406agave.com/ Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more listeners like yourself...

Joe and Michelle have strayed from their comedy roots long enough. On this episode, they chat with Forrest Shaw, a comic heading to Big Sky alongside Orlando Leyba for the upcoming “Hooked on the Gallatin” event. Forrest Shaw is a stand-up comedian and writer (The Jim Jefferies Show, The Conor Moore Show, and Poor Decisions) who’s been featured on Conan and Live at Gotham. Forrest’s debut stand-up...

Summers here are bananas and we’re reaching the sweet spot. On this episode, we chat about Big Sky’s circus of a summer with the ringmaster himself, Eric Ladd. Berkshire Hathaway's featured listing at 518 E Cottonwood St in Bozeman: https://www.bhhs.com/montana-properties-mt302/mt/518-e-cottonwood-street-bozeman-59715/pid-350440456?SearchType=Address&PropertyType=1%2C2&ApplicationType...

Hoary Marmot gets thrifty this week as we chat with the cold calculating business mind behind Big Sky Thrift, Emily Burke, who was recently named Big Sky’s top emerging entrepreneur at the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner.  Check out @bigsky.thrift on instagram! This episode sponsored by republicservices.com Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www....

This episode we’re bearing down on a grizzly topic. Cub-ber your ears if you get scared. We’re talking to Mountain Outlaw Magazine journalist Benjamin Polley about his latest article about grizzlies potentially being de-listed as an endangered species. Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more listeners like yourse...

This episode, it’s a resort taxation conversation. Joe & Michelle learn about the Big Sky Resort Area District (BSRAD) with its newly clean-shaven head, Danny Bierschwale. He’s got the Walter White look, but instead of cooking meth, he’s cooking the books: doling out millions of dollars' worth of tax revenue to local businesses. Brought to you by the latest edition of Mountain Outlaw, ava...

Pour a cold craft beer and cheers your speaker like a lunatic, because the pungent stench of yeast and hops isn’t Joe for once. On this episode, we check out New Ventures Brewing in Four Corners, where Amy Henkle’s business has blossomed from a homebrew supply store to a full-on taproom serving small-batch, often experimental beers made by local wannabe brewmasters. So go learn a new skill! (just...

We're making you an offer you shouldn’t refuse this week as we learn juicy behind-the-scenes details of “The Godfather” with famed casting director and longtime Gallatin Valley local Andrea Eastman. Order Andrea's children's book (based on her true story) "Trooper at the Beverly Hills Hotel" here: https://a.co/d/dDUr0Iu And rent bear spray from our sponsor Hey Bear here: h...

On the heels of the new school board elections (congrats to new members Matt Dodd & Seth Barker!), Joe & Michelle chat with the man operating all of the Big Sky School District levers, Loren Bough. Brought to you by the Big Sky Community Rodeo (July 14, 2023). Tickets: https://www.bigskypbr.com/ Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outla...

EBS backs the blue all episode long as we highlight the dangerous, deadly, and sometimes dumb situations our local law enforcement actually encounters on the beat. Brought to you by Wildlands Festival (Aug 4-6): https://www.wildlandsfestival.com/ Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more listeners like yourself by...