The Missoula Podcast

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...

Meet Justin Myers; resilience is the best word to describe his story. From various rescue missions, deployments, and the things that every day life throws at you, Justin has come out from all of them and continues to serve those around him with a positive attitude. Sign up for the Weir Memorial Ruck; https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Neihart/WeirWarriorMemorialRuck

Meet Justin Townsend; from walking on to the Griz football team to multiple business, he's always had a drive and determination when it comes to work. After deciding to plant roots in Missoula, he saw a need for easy to manage storage units for a variety of uses and Big Sky Box was born. Hear his story and his approach to all things business. Check out Big Sky Box: https://bigskybox.com/

Meet Sergeant Suzanna Gange; she always had dreams to defend her country. While life happened and things didn’t go exactly as planned, the Montana Air National Guard has been the perfect place for her to fulfill that dream. Get to know her story and how the national guard serves a vital role in many ways. Learn more about the Air National Guard: https://montanaairnationalguard.com

Meet Julie Petrou; after helping run a popular Missoula restaurant with her husband for years (hint: they’re #1 ), she finally decided to pursue her dream of becoming an author. Now the author of The Amulet series with many more ideas to come, Julie blends history into her writing to weave incredible stories. Pick up The Amulet Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZF2MSGF?binding=paperback&ref...

Meet James Brown III; from some of the biggest stages on Broadway to dancing with iconic pop stars, James Brown never imagined his life would turn out like it did after going to Brown University to become a neurosurgeon. Check out his incredible journey as well as his vision for what they are doing at Story House Montana. Check out Story House Montana: https://www.storyhousemontana.com/

Meet Stephen Masters; born in Butte, America, if he wasn't playing sports, he was down by the river with his fishing pole. After a stint in Washington, he and his family returned to Montana to help lead Canvas Church. Get to know his heart behind the church he leads in this episode of The Missoula Podcast. Join him Sundays: https://canvas.church/missoula/

Meet Gregory Matarazzo; from New Jersey but always longing for the mountains, Gregory has a desire to help people achieve wellness. From yoga to sound baths, he has a unique perspective and has had quite the journey to get to where he is today. Check out his practice: https://furthernorthwellness.com

Meet Trisha Drobeck; after a successful career in sales and in her own running, she got the opportunity to lead Run Wild Missoula and hasn't looked back. Hear her story and how Run Wild serves the community beyond just running. Check out Run Wild: https://www.runwildmissoula.org/

Meet Sean Higgins; from the stage to the screen, Sean wears many hats as both an actor, writer, and now CEO of Story House Montana. Hear his acting journey, what Story House is all about, and what the future holds for filmmaking in Montana. Check out Story House Montana: https://www.storyhousemontana.com/

Governor Greg Gianforte joins The Missoula Podcast for a conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and the journey that took him from building a business in Montana to leading the state. A chance to get to know the person behind the title. Contact the Governor's Office: https://governor.mt.gov/Contact/

Meet Tim Hines; from bag boy to owning his own grocery store, Tim has lived and breathed the grocery industry his entire career. From the Made in Montana products to the way his staff operates, Tim does his best to offer a true hometown grocery store at Pattee Creek Market. Check them out: https://www.patteecreekmarket.com/

Meet Taylor Prideaux; after working as a respiratory therapist for 10 years and enduring the Covid era, she made a big shift to KPAX where she now works as an Account Executive. Throughout all her experiences in life, it seems like she was made for this work and she is embracing the challenge it brings. Connect with Taylor on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-prideaux-952096227/

Meet Brint Wahlberg; when he's not working his day job as a realtor, you'll find him at a Griz sporting event or talking Griz sports on the Griz Fan Podcast. From business to life, this was a fun conversation with a lifelong Missoulian. Check out the Griz Fan Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ePzyNgWY8Qtc3UWooJFwu

Meet Mark Heyka; a farm boy from Kansas who made Missoula his home. Join us as we recap his journey here and illustrious career that made him who he is, as well as what’s next as he enjoys retirement.

Meet Kansys Clouse; born and raised in Montana, she always wanted to help people which led her down the nursing route. After bouncing around and learning how the beauty industry can help people look and feel better about themselves, she opened The Aesthetic Co and has expanded to teaching others with The Art of Injecting. Check out her business: https://www.theaestheticco.net/

Meet Ryan Watson; a lifelong Missoulian, this wide ranging conversation covers a variety of topics of what he's learned on his journey to his current role at MTN Tough Fitness Lab. From growing up in the outdoors, the growing tech space in Montana, to fraternity life, competitive Tae Kwon Do, and MUCH more. Follow along Ryan's adventures: https://www.instagram.com/ryanunderbigsky Start a F...

Meet Shaun Rainey; Sports Director for NonStop Local. From Friday night lights to college rivalries and community sports stories, Shaun has built his career covering the moments that matter most to Montana fans and he has the awards to show it. Check out his journey into sports media, his passion for storytelling, and how he’s made Montana his home for his broadcast career. Stay informed with Ben:...

Meet Larry Pirnie; legendary artist known for his vibrant color work. From landscapes across the West, his painted horse down at the Carousel to the iconic First Security Bank logo, Larry found his style and has captivated audiences by staying true to that style. Check out his journey and how he made Missoula home. Check out his journey and how he made Missoula home. Find his work at L.A. Design F...