Big Sky, Small World

On this episode, the podcasting crew sits down to chat with one another and other students about Thanksgiving plans! Listen for Paige, Brooke, Scotty, Delaney, Millie, Alan, Jenna, Hattie, Kate, Riley, Minny, Brandy, Taryn, Kaylin, and Kate! We are grateful to Carroll alum and Admissions team legend Alex Coulter for our theme music -- a ditty written especially for the pod! We are also grateful to...

On this episode, Chicks & Flicks return! Join Paige and Brooke as they chat about Django Unchained and Dumb & Dumber! Our theme music is written and performed by Carroll alum and Admissions legend Alex Coulter, a ditty written especially for the pod! Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communication Center.

On this episode, First, on The Starting 5, Scotty takes stock of the first quarter of the 2025-2026 NBA season and rates the best players so far this season! Then, Delaney and Millie sit down with Carroll alum Will Sheldon, Carroll international relations and entrepreneurship legend Will Sheldon! Theme music is by Alex Coulter, a Carroll alum and current Admissions Team guru who wrote this ditty e...

On this episode, Hazel chats with Kyrie Blades about Montana horse culture! And Delaney sits down with Skylar to talk about activities available to Carroll students! Theme song written and performed by Carroll alum and Admissions team legend Alex Coulter, a ditty written especially for the pod! Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communication Center.

In this episode, Harlie, Erin and Sarah sit down with Garrett Thompson, Carroll alum and photography professor, and owner of Floating Leaf Studio! The theme music is written and performed by Carroll alum and Carroll admissions team legend Alex Coulter -- a theme written especially for the pod! Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communication Center.

In this episode, "Chicks and Flicks" is back with a vengeance as Paige and Brooke chat about the films, "The Dark Knight" and "Goodwill Hunting." Theme music is written and performed by Carroll alum and Admission teams legend Alex Coulter, a song written especially for the pod! BSSW is sponsored by the Carroll College Communication Center.

On this episode, Scotty shares thoughts about the beginning of the NBA season, including on promising superstars Edgecombe and Wemby, and the betting scandal. Then Hazel tells her story of seeing the northern lights from Yellowknife. Theme music is written and performed by Carroll alum and Admissions team legend Alex Coulter! Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communication C...

On this episode, Grace and Dominea sit down Madie Brustkern (M.S., CPDT-KA, C-AAIS, FFCP, PST-CI, CTDI), Carroll College Anthrozoology instructor and owner of Bark 4 Joy, a dog training company! BSSW theme music was written and performed by Carroll alumnus and Admissions team legend Alex Coulter! "Who Let the Dogs Out" is by the Baha Men. Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Co...

On this episode, Millie and Delaney chat about hiking trails and skiing near Helena! Our theme song is a ditty written especially for the pod by Alex Coulter, Carroll College alum and current Admissions team legend! Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communication Center

On this episode, Ellie, Callie, and Mckaila sit down with Brian Heuiser, Carroll alumnus and owner of Heuiser Physical Therapy in Helena. Then Hazel chats with Chrissie about Glacier National Park.

On this episode, Scotty reprises "The Starting Five" to talk about injuries and teams to watch in the NFL. Our theme music was written by Carroll College alum and current Admissions team legend Alex Coulter, a song he wrote especially for the pod! BSSW is sponsored by the Carroll College Communication Center.

In this episode, Delaney and Millie debut their as-yet-unnamed segment celebrating the outdoors, with stories of Helena misfortune. Then Jordynn chats with a few Carroll students about their study hacks. Our theme music is written and performed by Carroll alum and Admissions Team legend Alex Coulter -- a song crafted especially for the pod! Images courtesy of Ideogram AI. Enjoy!

On this episode, Paige and Brooke premiere "Chicks and Flicks" by chatting about the films "Couples Retreat" and "Tombstone." Our theme music is an original ditty written especially for the pod by Carroll alum and current Admissions Team legend Alex Coulter! Follow us on Instagram @bigsky.smallworld.

On this episode, Scotty McIntyre debuts his sports segment, "Starting Five," discussing early-season NFL and preseason NBA. Then, Hazel Kim talks about the impact of hip-hop artists Kanye, Travis Scott, and Playboi Carti in Korea. Our theme song is an original ditty written especially for the pod by Carroll College alum and current Carroll Admissions team member Alex Coulter!

On this episode, chats with Ella and Olivia about recent events, and the crew sits down with various folks at the Carroll Club Fair! Our theme song was written especially for the pod by former student and current Admissions Office legend Alex Coulter!

In this episode, The Train Station reaches its final stop as its conductor, Maclain Holland, discusses the land of Eire. Then Carroll Gold Team member and trackster Aidan McGoldrick sits down with Carroll EWB president and pole vaulter Josh Smalley! The theme music is a special ditty written and performed especially for the BSSW pod by Carroll alum, admissions counselor, and legend Alex Coulter!

In this episode, members of the Carroll eSports Team -- Paxton Sheppard, Ben Wallace, Camille Dinard, Hana Honemann, and Jasmine Cymbala -- stop by the studio to chat about their undefeated, national championship 2024-2025 season, and what they expect next season! Then we replay the interview Victoria did with Paxton back in February! The theme song is an original ditty written especially for the...

In this episode, Maclain wishes bon voyage to Ian Mortensen with a two-part conversation in which they discuss Ian's college journey, including his time as a decathlete! The theme song is an original ditty written especially for the Big Sky, Small World podcast by Carroll alum and legend Alex Coulter!

2 Mics, 1 Brain Cell, Train Station In this episode, Riley & Kylie share with one another their top 3 fast food, music and snacks! Then, Maclain continues the journey with his lifelong bud Ian Mortensen (part 2 of 5) on The Train Station! The theme song was written especially for Big Sky, Small World by Carroll College alum, admissions officer, and overall legend Alex Coulter.

Train Station, Backcountry Buzz In this episode, Maclain departs from The Train Station along with his lifelong bud Ian Mortensen (part 1 of 5)! Then Miranda and Patty chat with Carroll students Josie and Jared about mountain climbing on Backcountry Buzz! The theme song was written especially for Big Sky, Small World by Carroll College alum, admissions officer, and overall legend Alex Coulter.

In this episode, Lexi, our resident Crib Critic, sits down again with Abigail Mertz to chat about the (probably) award-winning TV show, Psych! The theme song was written especially for Big Sky, Small World by Carroll College alum, admissions officer, and overall legend Alex Coulter. The Psych theme song, "I Know, You Know," an absolute banger, was written and performed by The Friendly Indians, who...

MNM In this once-lost episode, Mila and Maria chat about (the film release of) The Chosen, parish visits, and upcoming college activities and assignments. The chat might seem dated, but are MNM ever really dated? The theme song was written especially for Big Sky, Small World by Carroll College alum, admissions officer, and overall legend Alex Coulter.

Backcountry Buzz In this episode, Miranda and Patty chat about a lot of stuff for a long time! The podcast theme music is by Alex Coulter -- an original ditty written especially for BSSW! Patty and Miranda feature the song, "Boyfriend Forever" by Abby Romeo because they love it, and they highly recommend that you find, download, and listen to this song wherever you get your music!

Train Station, Backcountry Buzz In this episode, enjoy the last leg of Alejandro Enguidanos and Maclain Holland on The Train Station! Then settle in as Miranda and Patty chat with Carroll Adventure & Mountaineering Director Brad Maddock on Backcountry Buzz! The podcast theme music is by Alex Coulter -- an original ditty written especially for BSSW!

Crib Critics In this episode, Lexi and Jaydee chat about manga and anime, and more specifically the 2024 series Delicious in Dungeon. Then Lexi sits down with Carroll student Zofia Lampkin. Enjoy! The podcast theme music is by Alex Coulter -- an original ditty written especially for BSSW!