The Josh Smith Show

Austin Knudsen grew up just outside of Culbertson, in the northeast corner of Montana, where his family has farmed and ranched for five generations. He earned his law degree from the University of Montana. In 2010 he served as the Representative for House District 34. After years of serving he was sworn in to the office of Attorney General in 2021.

What does it take to lead a team well and build a business that lasts? On this episode of The Josh Smith Show, Josh sits down with John Felkins of EntreLeadership to talk about the practical side of leadership, from building a healthy team culture to making the daily decisions that shape a company’s future. John brings real-world experience helping business owners and leaders grow with confidence,...

This week our guest is Steven Mcbee. Steven is an American farmer & rancher, helicopter pilot, and entrepreneur. He also stars in TheMcBeeDynasty on Bravo & Peacock.

Dylan served in the military as Army Ranger with the 3rd Ranger Battalion. After his time in service he struggled with mental health and decided Veteran mental health isn't something people talk about enough. He decided to ruck 100 miles to raise $100k for Mission 22 a non profit organization raising money for Veteran's mental health. Find out more about Dylan and his 100 mile ruck for cha...

Aaron Flint is a decorated combat veteran, a father and husband, and a fifth-generation Montanan who has been fighting for our Western way of life every day on the radio. Now he’s raising his hand to serve Montana again by running for Congress. Find out more at https://flintformontana.com

This weeks episode Josh sits down with Kristy Titus. Kristy is a powerhouse in the outdoors industry and a role model for young women getting into the outdoors. A life long outdoorswoman, hunter, TV host, mentor and more! Find more about Kristy on her social channels @kristytitus and her Pursue the Wild podcast.

Known for his impeccable humor and impressive dancing skills, Merritt is a rodeo clown favorite for fans of all ages. He started working with the PBR in 2014. Matt’s been a professional rodeo clown for 20 of his 41 years. It’s his job to do the comedy and entertain the crowd when there are gaps in the show and during commercial breaks. Besides being an entertainer, Matt’s also a barrel man, meanin...

Adam Weatherby is President of Weatherby, Inc, and a third generation leader of the company. Weatherby, Inc. is an American gun manufacturer founded in 1945 by Roy Weatherby. Adam helmed moving the company to from California to Wyoming and leads continuing to grow it from there.

Chuck Matto, the Bay Area pitmaster behind Chuck’s Flavor Train, has spent nearly a decade building a fusion barbecue style that pulls from different cultures and pays no mind to the rulebook. He’s appeared on Food Network’s “Fire Masters” and “BBQ Brawl,” been featured in a TikTok duet with Gordon Ramsay, and published “Chuck’s Flavor Train: Your Ticket to Smokin’ Hot Barbecue” through Simon &amp...

John and Jenn Rivets have been outfitting for over 30 years with a combined experience of 60+ years. They have both been avid outdoorsmen since a very young age whether they were fishing, hunting, trapping, camping, farming, mining, hiking in the wild, off-roading, quadding, or whatever took them outdoors! John has been guiding Big Game animals and more for over 37 years. They are also manufacture...

This week on the Josh Smith Show. Andrew Jones stopped by to talk with Josh. Andrew is well established in the outdoor industry where he spent years with Yeti and is now the Director of Marketing and Sales at Kifaru.

This weeks episode is with University of Montana's Head Football Coach, Bobby Kennedy. Coach Kennedy a 30-plus year coaching veteran at the game’s highest levels with a national championship pedigree, who has coached in 17 bowl games, including four BCS contests (two BCS championship games, two Rose Bowls and one Fiesta Bowl).

Dusty Tuckness is a legend in the pro rodeo space. With 10 PRCA Bullfighter of the Year awards and 17x WNFR appearances he is renowned as one of the best to ever do it. On top of his rodeo accolades Dusty is now an ambassador with Montana Knife Company. Follow Dusty on social media @dusty_tuckness

Chase Rice is a country music singer, songwriter, and avid outdoorsman. Outside of his time spent touring and writing music he spends his time hunting and fishing. From big game out West to duck hunting with his dog Jack. Find out more about Chase on his socials  @ChaseRiceMusic  and @ChaseRice and stream his new single Connie Lou https://open.spotify.com/track/1jVZ4yvMOrnYZchC8DbeNe?si=0439f3e5d6...

Will Primos is a legend in the outdoor and hunting space. Pioneering his turkey call company into a hunting and sporting goods giant spanning thousands of hunting and outdoors items. From Primos Hunting Videos to the Hoochie Mama elk call. Will has truly made a huge impact in the hunting space.

Recently retired bareback bronc rider Richmond Champion stops in for a conversation. His decade spanning career saw him become an instant millionaire when his 90-point ride won the bareback riding and $1.1 million. He retired at the Calgary Stampede with a 90-point ride to close his legendary career. Follow Richie on social media @richmondchampion

This week's episode we have Rachel Ahtila stopping by. Rachel is a bad ass hunting guide working in British Columbia and the North West Territories in Canada. She is an expert packer and guides from horseback. At age 11 she started going to the mountains of northern British Columbia and by 19, she was leading hunts on horseback, eventually turning it into her career.

Fresh off of the incredible feat of rowing across the Pacific Ocean. Johnny Martinez is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, podcaster, and endurance athlete. Through Anahata Jiu Jitsu Academy, where he provides free training for veterans, and his show, The Warrior Healer Podcast, Johnny is dedicated to rebuilding community and inspiring others.

When is the right time to quit your job to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams? Josh discusses how he quit his job to start Montana Knife Company, what it took, and what he learned from doing it.

Introducing a new kind of conversation for The Josh Smith Show. On top of guest interviews Josh is sitting down and answering your questions and sharing his experience in creating and running a business. This is an introduction to this new show format from the new studio at Montana Knife Company's location in Missoula, Montana.

Welcome to the official home of The Josh Smith Show! In this episode, Josh sits down with Paul Flannigan, founder of Stumptown Axes. From growing up on military bases overseas to running a bike shop in Virginia, Paul shares how a dark season in Seattle led him to restore vintage axes and build a thriving brand in Whitefish, Montana. They dive into the joy of working with your hands, the power of s...

This week's REAIR episode's guest is Tim Sheehy. Tim is a father, husband, combat veteran, a patriot, and an entrepreneur. He completed several deployments and hundreds of missions as a Navy SEAL Officer and Team Leader, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region. Sheehy was involved in dozens of engagements with enemy forces, earning him multiple combat decorati...

Welcome to the official home of The Josh Smith Show! In this episode, Josh reunites with Travis Wuertz and Eric Fleming, pioneers in knifemaking tools. They reminisce on Hammer-In events, Travis's TW-90 invention mentored by Tim Hancock, Eric's forge automation expertise, and debut the portable mini grinder prototype for travel demos. Follow Travis Wuertz & Eric Fleming:traviswuertz.co...

Josh Smith sits down with Tom Swenson, CEO of Bank of Montana, to explore the vital role of community banking in fueling American entrepreneurship. Tom shares his journey from a New Jersey kid to founding a bank in Missoula, emphasizing how small banks empower dreamers like Josh to build businesses from the ground up. They discuss the decline of community banks, the challenges of navigating big ba...

In this solo episode, Josh Smith shares a raw update on his recent elk hunting trip in New Mexico, chasing bulls across 80 miles of rugged terrain, and a thrilling goat hunt in Alaska. He reflects on the challenges of bow hunting, the soul-refreshing power of the outdoors, and the importance of public lands. Josh also gives a peek into Montana Knife Company’s progress, from new building updates to...