The Krista Redpath Show

From a small town on the Crow Reservation to helping lead one of the most successful eras in Montana State women's basketball, Kola Bad Bear's journey is one of resilience, leadership, and purpose. In the premiere episode of the Montana Made series on The Krista Redpath Podcast, Kola reflects on growing up in Pryor, her basketball journey through Billings Senior, four successful seasons at Montana...

This week on The Krista Redpath Show, I take you inside one of the most compelling stories in the Big Sky. Big Sky MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Taylee Chirrick has emerged as one of the most complete players in the country — a unanimous First Team All-Conference selection and one of the most disruptive defenders in Division I, ranking #2 nationally in steals. From Roberts, Montana — a town...

Big Sky Tournament MVP Hope Hassmann joins The Krista Redpath Show after leading Idaho to a championship and back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Hassmann reflects on the moment, the journey, and what it means to be part of a group that brought Idaho back to the national stage. From her role as a decision-maker on the floor to the energy and culture she brings as a leader, th...

This week on The Krista Redpath Show, the Big Sky Tournament is in the books and there's plenty to break down in a special episode that features producer Andrew Houghton hosting the show and plenty of live commentary directly following the title game in Boise. First, Krista Redpath shares her thoughts on Idaho winning the tournament for the first time since 2016. After calling all the games up unt...

This week on The Krista Redpath Show, championship week has arrived and Big Sky in Boise is finally here. Carla Taylor “CT” and I take you Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops with Hoop Hits, breaking down the final week of the regular season and highlighting standout performances from across the conference as teams prepare for tournament play. The Big Sky Tournament tips off this week in Boise, an...

Former Montana Lady Griz head coach Robin Selvig joins The Krista Redpath Show for a special conversation celebrating one of the most influential figures in women’s college basketball and the enduring legacy of Lady Griz basketball. Over 38 seasons at Montana, Selvig compiled 865 career victories, guided the Lady Griz to 24 conference championships, 21 NCAA Tournament appearances, and built one of...

This week on The Krista Redpath Show, Big Sky Conference Director of Broadcast & Digital Media Meghan Robinson joins the program for a conversation centered on career growth, mentorship, and leadership in sports media. A four-time Emmy Award winner, Robinson spent a decade at ESPN producing features for College GameDay and SportsCenter before continuing her work at Oklahoma State and stepping...

Today on The Krista Redpath Show, Jon Kasper — Senior Associate Commissioner of Championships & Media Partnerships for the Big Sky Conference — joins the show for a conversation centered on foundation, leadership, and service. Jon shares his journey to Great Falls in eighth grade, becoming a multi-sport athlete at CMR, and being part of the 1992 Class AA state championship football team. We ta...

On this episode of The Krista Redpath Show, the conversation centers on Ogden, Utah — and the outsized role it has played in shaping basketball voices, leaders, and legacies across the Big Sky Conference. In Segment 1, Krista sits down with Damian Lillard for a rare, reflective conversation about loyalty, early belief, and the people who shaped his journey. From being recruited early by Weber Stat...

This week on The Krista Redpath Show, Krista welcomes veteran Division I basketball official Bob Scofield for a much-welcomed pivot, stepping inside the game through the eyes of the whistle. Scofield’s journey begins long before officiating, growing up in northern New Jersey during a golden era of sports surrounded by the New York Yankees, New York Mets, New York Knicks, and New York Giants. A lif...

This week on The Krista Redpath Show, I’m continuing to take you Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops, and our next stop is Flagstaff, Arizona. I’m joined by Laura Dinkins, the first-year head women’s basketball coach at Northern Arizona University, who returns to lead her alma mater after 15 seasons of Division I coaching experience. We begin by going back to Laura’s early years growing up in Rial...

This week on The Krista Redpath Show, I’m continuing to take you Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops — and our next stop is Ogden, Utah. Weber State head women’s basketball coach Jenteal Jackson joins the show to break down her rapid rise in the Big Sky and the momentum she’s building with the Wildcats in year three.  A Salt Lake City native and former elite multi-sport athlete, Jackson reflects o...

This week on The Krista Redpath Show, I’m continuing to take you Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops, and our next stop is Portland, Oregon. I’m joined by Karlie Burris, the head women’s basketball coach at Portland State, who is now in her first season leading the Vikings and opening a new era for the program.  We begin the conversation by setting the stage with the sports era Karlie grew up in w...

This week on The Krista Redpath Show, I’m continuing to take you Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops — and our next stop is Greeley, Colorado. I’m joined by Kristen Mattio, the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Northern Colorado, who is in her fifth season leading the Bears. Since arriving in 2021, Mattio has steadily elevated the program, becoming the first head coach in UNC’s Di...

This week on The Krista Redpath Show, we’re taking you Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops — and our next stop is Moscow, Idaho, with one of the most compelling rising leaders in college basketball: University of Idaho head coach Arthur Moreira, the first Brazilian head coach in NCAA Division I history. In this conversation, Krista and Coach Moreira trace his journey from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, w...

The Krista Redpath Show is taking you Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops again this week — right here in Missoula, Montana.  Krista sits down with University of Montana women’s basketball head coach Nate Harris as he enters his first official season at the helm and his fifth year on the Lady Griz staff. After stepping into the interim role midseason last year, Harris guided Montana through an unf...

On this week’s episode of The Krista Redpath Show, we continue our journey Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops with a stop in Sacramento to visit with Hornets head coach Aaron Kallhoff. Now entering his third season at Sac State, Kallhoff stepped into the job immediately after the program’s historic 2022–23 run — a 25–8 season, a share of the Big Sky regular-season title, the program’s first-ever...

This week on The Krista Redpath Show, Krista sits down with Eastern Washington head coach Joddie Gleason, the 2024 Big Sky Coach of the Year who guided the Eagles to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. A former  Kodak All-American at Chico State, Gleason shares her journey from standout player to master program-builder, and offers insight on the Big Sky’s newest head coaches...

Head coach Seton Sobolewski joins Krista Redpath from Pocatello, Idaho, as the Idaho State Bengals gear up for another Big Sky season. Since taking the reins in 2008, Sobolewski has built one of the conference’s most consistent and respected programs — earning three Coach of the Year honors, producing dozens of All-Conference standouts, and guiding the Bengals to two Big Sky Championships and NCAA...

Montana State head coach Tricia Bader Binford joins The Krista Redpath Show. Now in her 21st season, Binford has built one of the Big Sky’s model programs — five-time Coach of the Year, 18 straight winning seasons, and three tournament championships. A former Boise State standout and WNBA guard for the Utah Starzz and Cleveland Rockers, she shares stories of mentorship from the late June Daugherty...

From the west side of Great Falls to the national spotlight, Dave Dickenson’s story is built on Montana values — resiliency, character, and leadership. A Griz legend who led Montana to its first National Championship in 1995, Dave carried that same determination into the CFL — winning the Grey Cup as a player in 2006 and again as a head coach in 2018. In this episode of The Krista Redpath Show, Da...

This episode of The Krista Redpath Show features two dynamic conversations — first with award-winning filmmaker and proud Lady Griz Megan Harrington, followed by Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews. Harrington, a Missoula native and Senior Producer with Family Theater Productions, reflects on her Montana upbringing, years on the Lady Griz basketball team, and her path into filmmaking. Her credits...

From the hardwoods of Bozeman High to the bright lights of Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, few athletes have left a mark on Montana basketball quite like Kati Burrows Mobley. A hometown standout, she led the Bozeman Hawks to three state championships before becoming a Bobcat legend — piling up more than 1,528 points, 671 rebounds, ranking 3rd in career free throws made, and guiding Montana State to back...

From small-town Idaho to the University of Montana, the NFL, and beyond, Jimmy Farris has lived a life fueled by grit, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence. A former Griz standout and seven-year NFL wide receiver with stops at the Patriots, Colts, Redskins, 49ers, and Falcons, Jimmy reflects on the highs and challenges of chasing the professional football dream. Now a keynote speaker,...

Kareem Jamar cemented his place as one of the all-time greats in University of Montana men’s basketball history. A versatile and dynamic leader, Jamar was the engine of the Grizzlies during back-to-back NCAA Tournament runs, making his mark as a scorer, rebounder, and facilitator who could impact the game in every way. In 2012–13, he earned Big Sky Conference MVP honors and was named an AP All-Ame...