The Mountain Side

Dan Gates - Executive Director of Coloradans For Responsible Wildlife Management ( C. R. W. M. ) Dan Gates is a passionate advocate for responsible wildlife management and preservation. As a lifelong sportsman, he has dedicated himself to ensuring the sustainability of Colorado's natural resources. Gates is actively involved with Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management & Save the Hunt C...

Jordan Kurtz - MMA Commentator / Hoist of The MMA Plug / Comments From The Peanut Gallery Youssef Zalah "The Moroccan Devil" UFC Featherweight / Factory X Fighter Yousef Zalah - is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's featherweight division. Youssef developed a passion for combat sports at a young age. He made his professional MMA debut in 2014 and quickly gained attention fo...

Whitney Johns - Entrepreneur and Renowned Fitness Icon. Whitney has carved her path in the health and wellness industry with determination and passion. With a relentless commitment to fitness, she has inspired countless individuals worldwide through her transformative workouts, nutritional expertise, and motivational content. As a savvy entrepreneur, Whitney has leveraged her influence to build a...

Charles Whitwam  - currently lives in California.  He’s owned and operated several businesses since 2006 and is also a guide and outfitter.  Most recently he has founded  Howl For Wildlife  – a modern-day platform for advocacy surrounding wildlife issues,  engaging in hunter activism and education. Charles Whitwam joins Bobby Marshall in San Francisco S...

Jay Knight - United States Marine Corps veteran who transitioned from the front lines during the Iraq war to a significant role in the beef industry as a marketing director at Colorado Craft Beef . Sharing his military experiences, including a harrowing account of surviving an IED attack which later revealed a 10% compression fracture in his spine, Jay discusses the profound impacts of his service...

Luke Caudillo  - Former UFC fighter, now a trainer/coach for some of the top UFC fighters like Justin Gaethje. Caudillo also has his own podcast  GU Unfiltered  and is the host of  Gladiators Unleashed  based on big game hunting. Born and raised in the railroad town of North Platte, NE. Like a lot of rural Americans, Caudillo began hunting and fishing with his brothers, co...

Brandon Girtz - is a professional fighter, mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight division of Bellator MMA & BKFC Welterweight. Born & raised in Minnesota, Girtz began his MMA journey in 2008 and quickly rose through the ranks with his aggressive fighting style and knockout power. Known for his resilience and determination inside the cage, Girtz has faced tough competition throu...

Christian Sausser - Photographer, United States Marine Corps Veteran, Head of Social Media at Clandestine Media Group Sausser enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2009 as a Radio Operator, stationed in Okinawa Japan, deploying to the Philippines, Korea, and Thailand. After Christian served his enlistment & last duty station in California 2013, he exited the Marine Corps & attended the Universit...

Jeremiah Wilber  - (Ret) Army Green Beret, Mountain Man, Founder of  War Party Movement , Cofounder  War Party Ranch , Getto Vaquero, and  Your Mom's Favorite Cowboy . Jeremiah was born in Ennis, Montana and grew up on Fort Belknep Indian Reservation. From an early age, Jeremiah was an avid outdoor enthusiast, spending much time hunting, fishing, and cowboying. Following high s...

Mercedes Siegle Gaither - Ultra Marathon Runner, High Endurance Athlete, Biologist, Colorado State Forestry Service. Mercedes is a high endurance athlete who runs trail ultra marathons, and backcountry backpacking in her spare time. Mercedes grew up in a little town, where she developed her love for the outdoors. She received her BS in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. While work...

Marc Montoya - UFC Coach, Head Coach and Owner of Factory X Muay Thai / MMA / BJJ , avid bow hunter, fly fisherman, father, and mentor to professional athletes. Nominated for 2018 Coach of the year by the World MMA Awards and winner of the 2012 and 2014 Coach of the Year by the Colorado MMA Awards, Marc Montoya is a world-renowned MMA coach and owner of Factory X. An accomplished fighter and...

Sam Boyer Groff  - Swat Medic, Flight Paramedic, Educator & Content Creator "The creator and owner of PrepMedic, Sam Boyer-Groff is a critical care flight paramedic and a member of a special operations response team in northern Colorado which attaches medics to two high call volume SWAT teams, SAR, and dive rescue. He has over a decade of EMS experience and spent several years as a sworn...

Brandon Royval - UFC Flyweight, Brazilian jujitsu Back Belt, Youth Mentorship. Royval is a professional mixed martial artist known for his exciting style in the UFC's flyweight division. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, & Fighting out of Factory X • Muay Thai/MMA/BJJ Royval made his UFC debut in 2020 and quickly gained attention with his aggressive and unpredictable fighting approach. With a bac...

Ben Roy - CO-CREATOR AND STAR OF TRUTV'S HIT SHOW THOSE WHO CAN'T, COMEDY CENTRAL, HBO, VARIETY'S TOP 10 COMICS TO WATCH. If you aren't familiar with Ben Roy, he's been taking comedy audiences by storm since 2004, bringing an unparalleled energy and unique voice to the stage. Often compared to Lewis Black or Bill Hicks due to his passionate, ranting approach, Roy has a style that is definitively h...

This is a fun recap of  The Mountain Side Podcasts  2023 in the holiday spirit. Host Bobby Marshall makes lots of surprise announcements for 2023 with the TMS Crew. Bobby Marshall is joined by Jeremy Mayers and Matt O’Connor to discuss Christmas, holiday traditions, 2023 Podcasting, travel, UFC, Gattors, Trash cans, Bucket List, Ice Baths, Colorado, outdoor life, and much more. Please su...

Cody Brundage - UFC Middleweight, Factory X Fighter, & 2-time NACC National Qualifier Wrestler. Discover the inspiring journey of Cody Brundage in this engaging podcast. From overcoming challenges to pursuing his passion in the world of mixed martial arts, Cody shares insights, stories, and valuable lessons. Join us as we explore the mindset, determination, and dedication that define Cody...

Growing up in the mountains of Clear Creek County, Colorado, professional skier and musician  Mark Morris  started skiing at age 2 and learned the fundamentals of ski racing at Loveland Ski Area. He quickly changed his focus from racing to backcountry skiing at age 13 after his first helicopter skiing trip to Valdez, Alaska. After high school, Mark moved to Crested Butte, Colorado, where...

Founded in 1973, the American Bowmen Club has become Colorado’s most sought after bowhunting organization. Its president, Scott Enderich , an avid outdoorsman and archer, joins us today. Growing up in Colorado, Scott has spent an immense amount of time in the backcountry hunting at a young age with his father. He carries on the family tradition with his son teaching conservation, hunting ethics, a...

Ryan Maguire  -is an extreme athlete and ancestral skills instructor, focused on living and thriving in the outdoors. Ryan is well-versed in survival skills and extreme outdoor living, having experienced living in every climate type of North America. Constantly pushing physical and psychological boundaries, Ryan has traveled long-distance, remote wilderness trips barefoot through every type o...

Ben Davis - Executive Director of the Veteran’s Outdoor Advocacy Group . He served nine years as a SEAL where completed three deployments and earned an MBA from William and Mary. Since serving, Ben has participated and volunteered in numerous climbing and mountaineering endeavors where he witnessed firsthand the benefits of outdoor recreation therapy. Currently residing in Golden, CO, Ben is a ded...

Ben Strahan  - is currently a Hotshot Superintendent of an elite Wildland Firefighting team known as Hotshots. Widely considered the best at fighting wildland fires in the world, Hotshots are known for their high physical performance and ability to solve complex problems within the wildland fire arena. With over 20 years of experience, Ben has developed a deep understanding on how to lead tea...

Chris Camozzi - Bare Knuckle FC Cruiserweight Fighter, Professional MMA Fighter, BJJ Blackbelt, UFC Middleweight Vet, MMA coach, TUF contestant, podcast host. Chris Camozzi is a globally recognized fighter who competes in the Light heavyweight division and has spent the last 16 years competing in mixed martial arts and kickboxing. Camozzi is a TUF 11 alumni and former UFC fighter. He most recently...

Passion for photography stems from an underlying interest in art. Michael Pintar did not, however, harness a desire for creating art again until he was gifted his first DSLR camera over a decade ago. Michael started shooting professionally in 2015, including recently becoming a PRCA photographer. In the July 2020 BlackRapid Spotlight entitled ‘Bulls Won’t Pay the Bills’, he shares a longtime respe...

Dustin Jacoby - UFC Light Heavyweight Fighter/Athlete. Factory X Athlete. Landow Performance Athlete. Jacoby is an American mixed martial artist and kickboxer who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In kickboxing, he has competed for GLORY, and in MMA, he has competed also for Bellator, World Series of Fighting, and Titan FC. He has fought as both a Light Heavyweight and a Mi...

Dr. Devin Pettigrew - Archaeologist with a research interest in the tools and tactics of ancient hunting cultures worldwide. Devin received an M.A. at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 2015 and a Ph. D. at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2021. Devin’s research involves experimental replication and testing of ancient combat and hunting weapons, including the atlatl and dart, bow a...