The Missoula Podcast

Meet Max Gardiner; a former University of Montana football player and entrepreneur who turned an unexpected opportunity into a career in business. Alongside his dad, Max helped build Big Sky Decon, a company using innovative UV technology for decontamination and restoration, while launching Flave, a growing lifestyle brand bringing fresh style to Griz fans and communities across the state. Hear Ma...

Meet Joy French; from Missouri to Missoula , she turned a lifelong love of dance into a career as a choreographer, producer, and entrepreneur. From touring internationally with to building a professional dance company, Joy’s journey has been shaped by curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to follow unexpected opportunities. Today, she leads Bear Bait Dance and helps bring performances to life...

Meet Scott Richman; whose career has taken him the Grammy Awards to leading Townsquare Media in Missoula. After working in New York for 25 years with major entertainment and sports brands, Scott made the move to Montana 13 years ago, finding a new perspective on success, family, and community. Today, he leads local media teams while helping businesses grow through authentic relationships, creativi...

Meet Krista Redpath; a Great Falls native, Lady Griz legend, and proud part of the Missoula community. From winning championships at the University of Montana to overcoming injuries and playing professional basketball in Europe, Krista’s journey is one of determination and resilience. Today, she balances a career in business with broadcasting and sharing inspiring stories through her own podcast....

Meet Will Cherry; Griz legend and now Hall of Famer. Will made his mark on Missoula helping the Griz win two Big Sky Regular Season Championships and three Big Sky Tournament Championships. Since his college days, he's had a successful professional career playing in the NBA as well as winning several European championships. Hear the full story of how a kid from Oakland has made an impact on so...

Meet Jill Valley; a familiar face and trusted voice who has been telling Montana’s stories for more than three decades but this week we have the honor of telling HER story. From the memorable breaking news to heartwarming stories, Jill has had an incredible career and made a significant impact on the Missoula community. Catch Jill at 5am on Montana This Morning.

Meet Aaron Flint; a fifth-generation Montanan raised by a hard-working single parents who instilled in him a strong work ethic, faith, and love for his home state. From working as a kid and studying broadcasting at the University of Montana, to serving more than 20 years in the military and building a career in Montana radio, Aaron’s path has taken him all over the country and back home again. Now...

Meet Marc Moss; from a kid making up stories at the kitchen counter to creating a stage where people get to share their own, Marc’s life has been shaped by storytelling. After finding his way from Ohio to Yellowstone and eventually Missoula, he discovered the power of live storytelling and the profound impact of simply being seen and heard. Today, he runs Tell Us Something, a non-profit that puts...

Meet Wyatt Tolle; after the Marine Corps, he and his wife wanted a fresh start and landed in Great Falls before moving to Missoula. One fateful day changed the Tolle family when they lost their son Miles "Turbo". Hear the Tolle story and how they are turning this tragedy into helping others. Learn more about Turbo Tolle and SUDC: https://www.themilestollefoundation.org/

Meet Karen Deden; a Missoula legend whose basketball career has taken her from Sentinel High School to The University of Washington to the profressional level overseas and the ABL. With nearly three decades of coaching experience, multiple state championships, and a deep connection to the Sentinel community, Karen has spent her career developing athletes and raising up the next generation. Spartan...

Meet Audrey Handelman; an architect whose journey has taken her from the D.C. area to Houston, Los Angeles, Joshua Tree, and now Missoula. She’s embraced life in Missoula by serving on several boards, working with multiple organizations, and enjoying all the activities Missoula has to offer. We appreciate all she does and are glad she landed here. Connect with Audrey on LinkedIN: https://www.linke...

Meet Mandela Van Eeden; growing up between Montana and South Africa offered her a unique perspective on the natural world and how cultures interact with that world. She continues to travel the world as a river guide, telling the stories of other adventurers through The Trail Less Traveled, and fighting for conservation. This episode has a ton of content with a special surprise at the end that you...

Meet Mariah Westre; born and raised in Missoula, the hardships she's faced have turned her into the person she is today. From business to life, we got real in this episode. Follow Mariah here: https://www.instagram.com/montana_made_home/

Meet Seth Bodnar; raised by public school teachers in Pennsylvania, the values he learned growing up led him to a life of service from a green beret to the President of the University of Montana. Now he's working to tackle the two party system in politics by running for Senate as an independent. Join us for an incredible conversation on leadership, values, and how everything has led him to thi...

Meet Guy Baker; after 35+ years in law enforcement, he's "retiring" by starting IVOVI Consulting & Private Investigation. Born and raised in Missoula, it was a treat to hear about his life, the cases he's worked, stories he has, and the role he has played in so many lives serving this community.

Meet Bob Powell; Missoula born and raised, he's helped create several staples in the Missoula scene from Hoagieville to The Montana Club. Hear about his upbringing, Mavs baseball, and the challenges he's faced in the restaurant industry. Hoagieville: https://hoagieville.com/ The Montana Club: https://www.montanaclub.com/

Meet Jordan Tripp; a Missoula native who had dreams of playing in the NFL from a young age and realized that dream when he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 2014. He has since turned that hard work and drive into a professional snowboard career along with working in real estate development.

The Minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, are in the studio after wrapping up their 10-year anniversary tour of the original documentary. Join us as we talk about the journey, what has changed since the release, and what's next for the entire team. Check out all the content from The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/

Meet Megan Pfaff; she has always been about community and serving others. After working in the social work field after graduating from the University of Montana, she joined her mom at Marketplace Events and hasn’t looked back. Through the highs and lows of several businesses, she has continued to serve Missoula. Check out Marketplace Events: https://marketplacemt.org

Meet May Pang; photographer, author, and one of the people closest to 'The Beatles' John Lennon during one of the most pivotal times in his life. From working alongside music legends to capturing iconic moments through her camera, May has lived a remarkable life in and around rock and roll and now she's traveling telling her story of 'The Lost Weekend' with John and much more....

The one and only Stephen Resset. 75% of podcasts don't make it to Episode 10 and even more stop before even getting to episode 20 but thanks to our incredible community, The Missoula Podcast has reached 150 episodes! We have a very special guest to celebrate! After co-hosting The Missoula Podcast for 134 of those episodes, he took a step back to focus on other endeavors. Join Brandon as we fli...

Meet Emily Rolston; world traveler and now helping bring the world to Missoula through Destination Missoula. Born and raised here, she has a strong sense of the special community this place is and is helping it grow through tourism. Get to know her story and everything she is involved with in this episode. Check out all things Missoula: https://destinationmissoula.org/

Meet Don Verity; after bouncing around in a military family, he joined some friends who picked a random spot in an atlas which happened to be Montana and he hasn't looked back. From various businesses in the tech world, he found his niche in smart homes and is excited every day to help people's dreams become reality. The possibilities are endless and no job is too small for him and his tea...

Meet Marc Spear; from the Alaskan bush to executive board rooms, Marc's life has been at polar opposites. Leaving a lucrative career behind, he chose the path of family, entrepreneurship, and that dream of a simple life that he always wanted as a kid in Alaska. He hasn't looked back and is now helping businesses of all varieties with the experiences he has had. Check out Xspearience: https...

Meet Sam Forstag; raised by hard working public servants, he landed in Missoula for college. Starting his career with the forest service and eventually joining the ranks of Smokejumper, that ethic of hard work continued. All his experiences led to him wanting to make meaningful change for his fellow hard workers so he’s on the campaign trail to join congress. Learn more about Sam's campaign: h...