Outlaw Beat

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...

On this episode, local nonprofit Gallatin Valley Land Trust’s Associate Director EJ Porth joins us to talk about the reality of increasing numbers of newcomers to our area. EJ’s thoughtful approach to Montana’s growth and change, including her advice to those looking to integrate, is a message worth spreading. Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/porth Reach out to EJ and the GVLT team: https:...

Be Well Big Sky exists to help people overcome the mental health challenges associated with living in a mountain resort community. Founder Shannon Steele joins us to discuss the organization and its upcoming October 1st storytelling event, “Over, Under, or Through.” Be Well Big Sky utilizes an innovative network of local “navigators” to connect those in need with the resources that would benefit t...

This October 7th through 12th is Big Sky’s Comm-unity Week. That’s right, it’s time to put the “unity” in community! Deputy Director of Big Sky Resort Tax Jenny Muscat and Big Sky Chamber’s VP Liz McFadden join us to preview the oodles of events scheduled for this year’s Community Week next month, annually. Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/community Full schedule of events here: https://bi...

Ferguson Guitars is a family business in Belgrade spearheaded by Ren Ferguson, former master luthier at Gibson and Guild Guitars for decades. Along with two of his children, Virginia and Timothy, Ren discusses the importance of wood, shape, and even guitar picks on the distinct timbre of each hand-made guitar. The Fergusons were kind enough to open the doors of their workshop to us and share the f...

Dust off your quads because on this episode we’re hitting the roller rink with the Gallatin Roller Derby. Head Coach Kelsey Clark (aka “Mauled Whiskey”) and Non Skating Official Renae Mattimoe (aka “Dame Grenade”) tell us all about the team’s hard-hitting practices and bouts. Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/derby Watch a bout or join the team: https://www.grderby.com And head to the new L...

Since 1985, Prospera has been a Bozeman-based economic development agency instrumental to the success of many local businesses. From grants and loans to training courses and even basic networking, Prospera is a one-stop shop for assisting businesses of all stripes. Shayna Blaser is Prospera’s director of regional economic development and, more importantly, the exact type of fun and patient person...

This episode is for anyone who's had to get used to "smoke season" as we get some cold hard facts about how much wildfire smoke our tender pink lungs can tolerate. Dr. Clayton T. Cowl is a highly respected physician at the Mayo Clinic, specializing in occupational medicine and pulmonology. He deals with myriad smart people every day, so it’ll be a nice change of pace for him to talk...

Bozeman Spirits is approaching its 10th anniversary of making and selling a wide variety of top-notch liquors on Main Street in Bozeman, Montana. Owners Jim and Mary Pat Harris join us to preview the special occasion single malt whiskey they’ll be releasing to celebrate the anniversary, plus a double shot of behind the scenes info about their operation and community service. And of course a dumb m...

On this episode, we meet three bold travelers who allowed A.I. to plan their extreme sports weekend in Montana’s rugged Beartooth Mountains from start to finish. From death-defying activities to the meticulous meal plans and, for some unknown reason, a heavy helping of Mountain Dew: Code Red, ChatGPT designed a rollicking good time. Bozemanites Andrew Arena, Charlie Stemen, and Kyle Tilleman tell...

Each year, Big Sky’s Wildlands Music Festival carefully selects the conservation-minded non-profit organizations that will benefit from its sizable proceeds and the chosen few in 2024 are Wild Montana, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, and Gallatin Valley Land Trust. Hoary Marmot welcomed the fearless leaders of all three non-profits to take a turn in the “hot seat” as we find out what their organiza...

Our dear theologian friend Tripp Fuller visits the Hoary Marmot back yard for an informal chat about religion in the most Montana way possible… over several cold beers. Tripp’s long-popular “Homebrewed Christianity” podcast is a must-listen for anyone with an interest in process theology. In our interview, Tripp skims the surface and discusses the inconsistencies of the gospels, the Bible’s often...

We’re in the throes of summer events season, and this week we’re previewing Fader Magavin & the Risky Livers as it prepares to perform its unique brand of underground country music at the Wildlands Music Festival August 2nd in Big Sky. Based in Jackson, Wyoming, frontman Willie McMillon joins Hoary Marmot to talk about his past exploits as a snowboard wax mogul, adding honesty to his lyrics, a...

It’s Big Sky PBR weekend and we’re kicking the 3-day event off in style — an interview with the voice of PBR, Cord McCoy! Cord answers questions about bulls, cowboys, and The Amazing Race with the urgency they deserve.    Full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/q8 And don’t forget to grab your Wildlands tickets before they’re all gone! https://www.wildlandsfestival.com Follow us on instagram: @ou...

The Waypoint in Big Sky has come a long way since its Lone Peak Cinema days. It’s still the best place to watch a movie in Big Sky, but the best kept secret in town is that now it’s also one of the best restaurants and bars. We chat with Owner John Romney, Manager Ben Axe, and new Executive Chef Dustin Rixey about The Waypoint’s evolution and offerings. And stick around for the trivia game we play...

The Dead & Down is well on its way to becoming Bozeman’s most famous touring band ever, led by frontman Taylor Burlage. You can experience their exploratory roots rock at the Under the Big Sky music festival in Whitefish July 13th or catch them at Bridger Brewing July 20th with Paul Cauthen. Taylor discusses the chance encounters that led to the band’s formation and success, the tedious busine...