Outlaw Beat

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...

Joe & Michelle are joined by longtime local dirtbags Brandon Bang, Dave Stergar, and Justin Nett to bid farewell to Big Sky Resort’s original tram and pour out a sip for the old girl. Actually, maybe we should pour out the whole thing. It’s probably a Rainier. And make sure you check out Justin's tribute post to the tram: https://www.facebook.com/100000697984884/posts/pfbid0aimUTXe5RGfBXb...

Strap on your waders because it’s wall to wall river talk on this week’s episode as Joe and Michelle interview American Rivers’ Scott Bosse and Gallatin River Task Force’s Kristin Gardner about their partnership with the Wildlands Music Festival. We’ll also put Kristin and Scott on the spot to test their river knowledge in another installment of Big Sky’s favorite game show, “Name that Southwest M...

The marmots interview a very funny east coast comic, Steven Rogers, who recently performed in Billings and Kalispell opening for Brian Regan. If you've never heard his comedy before, Steven has an entertaining rapid fire delivery, plus he's just a charmer. Prepare to fall in love! http://www.stevenrogerscomedy.com/ Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.e...

Joe & Michelle chat with the very funny and adorable Orlando Leyba. He’s a working comic you might recognize from his multiple appearances on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and from his single appearance at The Independent in Big Sky. Orlando will return to Big Sky this August for the Wildlands Festival, making us all laugh and go, “Awwwwww.” Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our...

We’re talking roundball on today’s episode with continuing coverage of the Lone Peak High School boys’ basketball team qualifying for the Montana Class C State Tournament for the first time in school history.  We’re talking X’s and O’s with Head Coach Al Malinowski and Team Captain Gus Hammond. Is Hoary Marmot a sports network now? That’s none of your concern. Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpo...

Hoary Marmot is all about mental health with an inspirational story detailed in the upcoming nonfiction book “Without Restraint” from father/son writing team Robert and Ryan DeLena. As a child, Ryan had difficulty controlling his emotional outbursts. This led to placement in therapeutic schools that relied on detrimental methods of behavior modification such as physical restraints and heavy medica...

It's a teachable moment as Big Sky realtor Eric Ossorio helps Joe & Michelle understand why our quirky little mountain hamlet remains unincorporated and whether that's likely to change soon. Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more listeners like yourself by subscribing and then reviewing us wherever...

Joe & Michelle revisit one of John Kircher's final recorded interviews, displaying his one-of-a-kind storytelling and bold yet casual approach to life. John will be missed. Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more listeners like yourself by subscribing and then reviewing us wherever you get your podcasts....

It’s a magical episode of Hoary Marmot as the Big Sky Blotter finally returns to form, plus Joe & Michelle discuss their recent visit to Big Sky Resort’s Enchanted Forest… with six 4th graders. Sponsored by Big Sky PBR, July 20-22, 2023  Tickets available March 1st! www.bigskypbr.com Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help...

The two legendary entrepreneurs behind the Peak Ski Company face their greatest challenge yet -- helping the hopeless boobs at Hoary Marmot understand what it takes to engineer your way to the leading edge of ski technology. You'll end up wanting to buy a pair of Peak Skis, so here's the link: https://peakskis.com/ Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.e...

Hoary Marmot is coming for your land, John Dutton! It's time to discuss Yellowstone. Joe & Michelle debut a trailer for an all-new show from the Taylor Sheridan Country Universe (where it's okay to drop your peanut shells right on the floor). Plus the triumphant return of The Big Sky Blotter! Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/ou...

Joe & Michelle foolishly forego their Miranda rights and speak to Big Sky’s Deputy Sheriff Travis Earl without an attorney present. Plus they test Travis’ encyclopedic knowledge of police radio codes to find out if his 20 even 10-4’s what a 187 is. Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more listeners like yourse...

On this episode of Hoary Marmot, we learn about some “humans of impact” -- the governor of North Dakota using his authority to preserve Teddy Roosevelt's legacy and a first generation Bozeman family that decided to start a new bio-friendly bison ranch. Read these deeply interesting stories and more in the latest issue of Mountain Outlaw Magazine! Links: https://issuu.com/outlawpartners/docs/m...

Joe & Michelle warm up their indoor voices and sit down with Big Sky Community Librarian Amy Hunter for an interview and a classic game of Shush Your Pie Hole. Go by and join today! https://bigskylibrary.com/ Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more listeners like yourself by subscribing and then reviewing us...

Seasonal affective disorder has fully taken hold and our pasty bodies are retaining water, which can only mean one thing - Christmastime is upon us! Wash away the stress of the holiday season with a brand new guided meditation from Hoary Marmot. Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more listeners like yourself by s...