The Missoula Podcast

Meet Whitney Morrison; a Missoula native and standout track star in the heptathlon for the Griz. It hasn’t always been easy for her, having to overcome a slew of injuries but that hasn’t slowed her down. Get to know how she’s succeeded on and off the track, as well as what’s next after her track career. Read about her Big Sky Championship Win: https://gogriz.com/news/2025/5/15/womens-track-and-fie...

Meet Ryan Nicodemus; after seemingly having it all in corporate America, the stuff left him feel empty. A “packing party” helped changed the direction of his life and he hasn’t looked back. Hear how ‘The Minimalists’ got their start, how Ryan found Missoula, and what’s next for him. Check out The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/ Subscribe to Ryan’s newsletter: https://ryannicodemus.com...

100 Episodes. 100 Missoulians. 100 unique stories. Join Brandon, Stephen, Nick, and Matt as we reflect on the past, discuss what's next and answer YOUR questions. Thank you to everyone who has listened, followed along, and shared the podcast, we wouldn't be here without you.

Meet Scott Osburn; the brains behind Zootown Festival. During his time at the University of Montana, he always dreamed of bringing a festival to Missoula. After a successful career hosting major EDM events in Texas, he’s making that dream a reality. Get to know his backstory, the lessons he’s learned, and what you can expect at the 1st Annual Zootown Festival. More info: https://www.zootownfestiva...

Meet Haley Tate; Miss Missoula 2025 and vying for the crown of Miss Montana and beyond. Haley takes challenges head on with grace, grit, and Godliness thanks to the values her mother raised her with and is using her platform to help others. She's a great representation of our city and state. Vote for Haley in the People's Choice: https://www.spotfund.com/story/8ea329c9-73ff-4d2d-bb4c-edcca3c656f1?...

Meet Dave Whitmoyer; better known as Danger Dave, the energetic rodeo clown from the Bitterroot Valley. From his time as a football player during Carroll College's championship days to facing thousand pound bulls in the PBR, Dave has an incredibly entertaining story that brought him to his current work in rodeo clowning. Check out his work: https://www.dangerdavewhitmoyer.com/

Meet Tom Attard; an outcast with a chip on his shoulder. On top of running his own construction company, he found joy in suffering by actually running. Recently completing the Arizona Monster 300, a 304 MILE journey through the desert. We discuss what it takes to do something that crazy as well as the other obstacles he has overcome throughout his life. Check out Tom's business: https://burlym...

Meet Kira Guay; at 17 she headed to New York to pursue her dream of acting. From modeling, to voiceover, stage acting, commercials, and everything in between on top of being a wife and mother, Kira has an incredible story and lessons on what she has learned along the way. Check out Kira's work: https://kiraguay.com/

Meet Sarah Justice; Executive Director of the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC). A ceramics artist herself, Sarah has dedicated her life to the arts. After helping the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art in Great Falls for years, the opportunity arose in Missoula and she has excelled in her role with everything the ZACC has to offer. Check out all the ZACC is doing: https://www.zootownarts.org/

Meet Michael Allen; a self proclaimed transplant to everywhere but Dillon, Montana shaped him into who he is today before finding his place in Missoula. From sales to personal development, Mike is a great example of hard work and growth in the competitive world of pharmaceutical sales.

Meet Corey Dostal; owner of Kiln Media. What started as a side project, quickly expanded as he provided exceptional value and quality work to all of his clients. From Missoula Real Estate Photography to expanding the business to what it is today with Kiln Media, Corey is a great example of where passion and hard work can take you. Check out his work: https://www.kilnmediahub.com/

Meet Camilla Petersen; growing up in a communist country gives you a unique perspective on life. When she came to the United States, those experiences motivated her to help others live their happiest and healthiest life. Check out her practice: https://petersenconciergemedical.com/

Meet Jeff Allen; golf professional. While he might not be playing the major tournaments like The Masters, Jeff plays a vital role in helping grow the game of golf. From helping the average player improve their game to coaching Griz golf. He has a deep appreciation for the game and everyone he interacts with and this episode contains a ton of value in what you can learn from hitting a little white...

Meet Jackson Maki; a young entrepreneur who took an alternative path many of his peers took after high school. From the first time he heard electronic music, he was hooked which sent him on the journey he's on with Liquid Bass Productions. Get to know his story and what drives him in this fascinating episode. Check out his company and upcoming shows: https://www.liquidbassproductions.com/

Meet Payton Robertson; his mission is to blend the best of natural & conventional medicines. Get to know how a guy from Havre got into this career path and how he works to help his patients achieve whatever their health goals are. Check out his practice: https://www.araliahealth.com/

Meet Nate Harris; Head Coach of your Lady Griz Basketball team. From growing up in Ronan to bouncing around wherever the coaching life took him, Nate and his family always had dreams of returning to Missoula. That happened when he became an assistant coach with the Lady Griz to now leading the program for the foreseeable future. Nate offers valuable insight on life, coaching, and what this team me...

Meet D Cummins; from South Africa to Canada to Missoula. She might be one of the only athletes that accidentally made it to the Olympics. Hear her incredible story and how she's helping the next generation of athletes in this episode. Her current endeavor: https://mwtc.com/

Meet Brenden Corr; a Seattle kid living in Missoula. He's hustled in every industry that he's been involved with and while life has taken it's fair share of turns, he continues to work hard through it all. The biggest being when he decided to embrace sobriety 5 years ago and how that changed the course of his life. Check out his incredible story of resilience in this episode. Personal...

Meet Marcus Welnel; hailing from Helena, he grew up wanting to be a Griz. Even with other opportunities on the table, he decided to stick to that dream, walk on, and work his butt off all the way to becoming one of the legends that get to wear #37. Now a financial advisor and taking on the Griz NIL Collective, he embodies leaving things better than he found them. Montana Griz NIL Collective: https...

Meet Chris Nichols; his adventurous spirit has led him all across the country, working a variety of jobs before finding his true calling in becoming a coach to help people. An incredible conversation on leadership, growth, and how to become the best version of yourself. Book a meeting with Chris: https://calendly.com/chrisnicholscoaching

Meet Nektarios Karantonis; Proïstamenos (pastor) of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Missoula. He had a calling on his life at a young age and never wavered. After serving in various roles across the country, his family landed in Missoula and have planted their roots here. Get to know him and part of the greek community in this fascinating episode. Learn more about Annunciation: https://annun...

Meet MJ Bruno; guard for your University of Montana Lady Griz Basketball Team. What started as a conversation about her journey to Missoula turned into MJ's passion for her true calling post-college, fighting for the most vulnerable who are victims of human trafficking. You don't want to miss this episode. Catch one of the Lady Griz remaining games: https://gogriz.com/sports/womens-basketball/sche...

Meet Jeremiah Petersen; serving Missoula County for 23 years and becoming sheriff in 2022, he has brought a wealth of knowledge to the position. Throughout our conversation it was clear that he truly cares about Missoula and gives his all to make it the best place possible. For more information on the Missoula County Sheriff's Office: https://www.missoulacounty.us/government/public-safety/sher...

Meet JD Schmidt; after an internship being stuck in meetings his senior year, he knew he needed something different which led him to wildland firefighting and he hasn't looked back. Get a behind the scenes look at what it's like to fight fires and how through it all, JD keeps a smile on his face. Learn more about Interagency Hotshot Crews: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/fire/people/hot...

Meet Gayle Carlson; flipping a coin between Great Falls and Glendive brought her to Montana with her husband before making their way to Missoula, Gayle has dedicated her life to serving others in the non-profit sector. This was an eye opening conversation on what she has seen throughout her career as well as the mission in ensuring everyone has access to food. Check out the Montana Food Bank Netwo...