Outlaw Beat

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...

An interview with Big Sky local Jeremy Blyth about his 100 foot tumble while climbing out at Beehive and the subsequent Search & Rescue operation that saved his life. Plus Jeremy’s spouse Miriam Schmidt recounts being notified of the accident while she was backpacking off-grid herself. Very outdoorsy couple. Here's the original article about Jeremy's rescue: https://www.explorebigsky...

Joe & Michelle interview the director of the Big Sky Food Bank, Sarah Gaither Bivens. Plus Hoary Marmot counts its blessings and tells you what they’re thankful for. Spoiler alert: it will not be sincere. 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 wher...

As Big Sky prepares to kick off our final ski season with our beloved 27-year-old tram, Michelle and Joe wax nostalgic with John Kircher, the ski resort tycoon who took the idea of a tram from dream to reality. 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 wh...

Joe & Michelle put a bow on the high school fall sports season with Big Sky’s favorite beefy athletic director/English teacher John Hannahs. And then brush up on the classics and play along with a round of “Sports & Leis-turature” https://www.explorebigsky.com/newspost/sports Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us c...

We wish we knew how to quit you.  On this episode, we’re getting political with Alanah Griffith, Big Sky's local candidate running for Montana House District 64.  Plus Joe and Michelle record a series of new attack ads for Alanah’s approval. Election Day is this Tuesday Nov 8, but it’s never too late to sling a little mud! Check out her website: https://www.griffithformt.com Follow us on inst...

An interview with Big Sky’s legendary cookie monster, Dan Wade of Uncle Dan’s Cookies. Plus Michelle feeds Dan and Joe some messed up cookies to see if they can tell where her recipe went from tinker to stinker.  WARNING: THIS EPISODE WILL MAKE YOU HUNGRY FOR COOKIES. BUY THEM HERE: https://uncledanscookies.com Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.c...

 Joe and Michelle conduct an exclusive interview with Outlaw Partners and Big Sky PBR (Pro Bull Riders) founder Eric Ladd, who talks all things rodeo, including this weekend’s runaway bull. Plus a preview of the upcoming Wildlands Music Festival and a test of your cowboy slang knowledge. So pull in your horns and lay down a hen skin. This episode of Hoary Marmot is in apple pie order! Link to bull...

On this episode of Hoary Marmot, it’s all about boobs and tattoos! We check in on Michelle’s swollen honker, Joe puts her newly found encyclopedic knowledge of breasts to the test, and an interview with Big Sky’s local tattoo artist Drew Clendenin as he treats Joe's skin like a pasty, mole-ridden canvas. For your own appointment at Clendenin Customs, call (406) 580-4620. Follow us on instagra...

On this episode of Hoary Marmot, Michelle’s cancer fun has just begun, we celebrate bear attack season with a lighthearted new game, and part 2 of our chat with Dr. Jeff Strickler all about the history behind the names of Big Sky’s ski runs. Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more listeners like yourself by subsc...

On the triumphant return of Hoary Marmot, Joe interviews Michelle about her recent double mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery with nipple and nerve sparing. Grizzly stuff! Plus an exclusive audio tour of the Great Wolf Lodge in Stockton, California. Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more listeners like...