What’s new in Missoula and Montana related podcasts? Here’s the latest Podcast Roundup for March, wrangled together by The Missoula Underground.
Whether you’re driving to or from work or a great outdoor adventure, or could use some stimulating content to jump-start your brain while doing your morning routine…podcasts are a great way to learn something new and cool.
For a complete listing & description of local podcasts & ways to listen to them, check out The MUG’s Podcast Guide.
A New Angle
How Dustin Lind Created His Job in Major League Baseball
This week’s guest is Dustin Lind, Director of Hitting and the Assistant Hitting Coach for the San Francisco Giants. Dustin is a graduate of UM’s school of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, and we’re grateful to chat with him in the off season during a visit to his home state of Montana. In this conversation, we cover how the intersection of his passion, ability, and the market- by way of biomechanics, baseball and coaching- led to the creation of Dustin’s role in Major League Baseball.
Listen on Stitcher / 29 minutes
Incentives & Instincts – The 2022 Prediction Show
I&I is our recurring series in which I speak with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader issues facing our society. To kick off the new year, we’re bringing you our first annual prediction show. In this conversation, we cover our 2022 predictions for education, the economy, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as trends we are keeping an eye on.
Listen on Stitcher / 50 minutes
Bozeman Health’s Dayna Swanson’s Preferred Job Title? Public Servant
This week’s guest is Dayna Swanson, System Director of Governance at Bozeman Health. Dayna is relatively new to this role after serving as Director of Government Relations for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and State Director for US Senator Jon Tester. Dayna is passionate about public service and has come home to Montana to work in healthcare during an especially challenging time. In this conversation, we discuss Dayna’s experiences growing up in Anaconda, her transition to healthcare at the forefront of the pandemic, and the home-grown sense of purpose she finds in being a public servant.
Listen on Stitcher / 29 minutes
Dr. Naomi Oreskes on Why We Should Trust Science
Dr. Naomi Oreskes is the Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University. Naomi is an internationally renowned earth scientist, historian, and author on the history of earth and environmental science, including most recently, Why Trust Science? and Science on a Mission: How Military Funding Shaped What We Do and Don’t Know about the Ocean. Dr. Oreskes will be engaging with the University of Montana community on February 17th as part of the Presidential Lecture Series. In this conversation, Naomi leads us into the history of science, the role of political ideology in addressing COVID-19, and both the intrinsic uncertainty and unwavering hope that has made science’s role critical in human society.
Listen on Stitcher / 29 minutes
Andrew Connor and Crowdfund Montana
Andrew Connor is the Director of the Center for Community Ownership, an organization that provides legal, financial and strategic help to communities that want to start and save essential local businesses. Andrew also helped launch CrowdFund Montana, a web-based resource that connects Montana businesses and organizations with Montanans who want to make local investments. In this conversation, we cover the purpose of investment crowdfunding, how its framework operates for both the entrepreneur and their backers, and the potential investment crowdfunding has to foster development by and for a community.
Listen on Stitcher / 29 minutes
Incentives & Instincts – COVID Coexistence with Mark Hanson
I&I is a recurring series in which we speak with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader issues facing our society. In this episode we are joined by medical ethicist and University of Montana philosophy professor, Mark Hanson, to discuss the transition to a more normal coexistence with COVID-19 and how we should treat one another during this latest phase of the pandemic.
Listen on Stitcher / 29 minutes
General Colleen McGuire on a Career of Military Firsts
This episode’s guest is retired Brigadier General Colleen McGuire. Missoula-born and UM educated, General McGuire retired from the US Army in 2012 after an illustrious 32-year career, one in which she accomplished many firsts; the first woman to head the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command and become the Provost Marshal General. Following her critical work in addressing sexual assault and mental health in the military, Colleen now spends her days outside around her home in Kalispell and ranch in Eastern Oregon. In this conversation, we cover Colleen’s path through the ranks and the historic changes in how mental health is treated in the military today.
Listen on Stitcher / 28 minutes
Chad Dundas and Death in the West
This episode’s guest is novelist, journalist and podcaster, Chad Dundas. Chad earned his undergraduate and MFA degrees from the University of Montana and has published two acclaimed novels – champion of the world and the blaze. He’s covered sports for prominent outlets such as ESPN, The Athletic, and the Associated Press. In 2020, Chad and his brother Zack teamed up with another sibling pair Erika and Leif Fredrickson to produce Death in the West, a true crime podcast. In this conversation, we cover Chad’s path to writing for podcasts, the inception of Death in the West’s first season and it’s coverage on union organizer, Frank Little, and their newly-released second season, featuring a broad look at the D.B. Cooper’s infamous skyjacking of 1972.
Listen on Stitcher / 29 minutes
Sarah Vowell & Brad Tyer Celebrate Montana’s Constitution
This week we speak with Sarah Vowell and Brad Tyer. Sarah is a bestselling author, journalist and doer of many awesome things. Brad is an editor at Montana Free Press and manager of the newsroom. These two have teamed up to produce some special content to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Montana State Constitution and explore some of the amazing stories behind its creation. On March 22, the day of the actual signing by the delegates, Sarah and Brad’s Montana Free Press colleague, John Adams, will moderate a panel event at Montana State University commemorating the anniversary.
Listen on Stitcher / 29 minutes
The Adventure Audio Podcast with Tyler Hamilton
2021 Highlights – Part Three
Our third and final installment looking back on 2021. Conversions with Nick Martin, Ben Swift and Jay Jones (Boomerang Loop), Alison Tetrick, Leo Rodgers, Laura King, Tyler Munroe, Peter Coombe, Guy Townsend and Jessica Cerra.
Listen on Spotify / 55 minutes
Remembering Ryan Correy
Ryan Correy was an adventure cyclist, ultra endurance athlete, author and the founder of Bikepack Canada. Ryan accomplished some unbelievable adventures, such as cycling a loop around Canada and the U.S., and cycling the Pam-American Highway (from Alaska at Argentina). He also competed in some of the most gruelling cycling races in the world, including RAAM and the Tour Divide. Ryan wrote a great book about his adventures (A Purpose Ridden), as well as a guidebook (Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies), which you can find at https://www.bikepack.ca/store. Ryan was diagnosed with cancer in July 2017 and lost his battle the following spring. Ryan had an enormous impact on the cycling world in his time. This episode is us remembering Ryan, and we include a portion of a conversation we had together (along with Jim Capra) back in March of 2017.
Listen on Spotify / 28 minutes
Adam Roberge – Pro Cyclist
Adam Roberge is a multi-discipline professional cyclist from Quebec, Canada. At just 24 years old, Adam has been a 4 time national champion and exploded onto the gravel racing scene in 2021 with an overall win at Big Sugar Gravel and becoming the Belgian Waffle Ride Triple Crown of Gravel Champion. We discuss Adam’s incredible 2021 season, and what’s ahead for 2022 with his new team, Juke Box Cycling.
Listen on Spotify / 34 minutes
Cyclocross World Championships and Adventure Audio 3 Days of Gravel
Tyler tell us about attending the Cyclocross Worlds in Arkansas, and then we discuss our new event idea for this August, 3 Days of Gravel.
Listen on Spotify / 28 minutes
Alex Stieda – Former Pro Cyclist and Race Director
Alex Stieda is a retired professional cyclist from Canada. From a start in track cycling, Alex joined the 7-Eleven team and raced in the 1986 Tour de France. Remarkably, Alex became the first North American to wear the race leader’s Yellow Jersey, as well as holding the jerseys for the mountain, combination, intermediate sprints and best young rider classifications. Alex tells us about the lead up to the day he took yellow at the Tour, his cycling career, founding the Tour of Alberta and much more. Alex also updates us on his journey with prostate cancer and offers some important information on cancer screenings and early detection.
Listen on Spotify / 55 minutes
Jim Capra – Cycling and Endurance Coach
Over the last several months, we’ve had a few questions about gravel bikes. Mostly variations of the same basic question; what is different about gravel bikes anyway, and do I need one/should I want one? We have our friend Jim Capra back on the podcast to discuss grave bikes and the nuances of their design compared to road and cyclocross bikes. Jim is a lifelong cyclist and the head coach at Tyler Hamilton Training.
Listen on Spotify / 32 minutes
Selene Yeager – Author, Athlete and Podcast Host
We welcome back prolific athlete, writer and podcaster Selene Yeager. We get to catch up with Selene on a number of topics, including some of the top things she’s learned about aging athletes on her podcast, Hit Play Not Pause.
Listen on Spotify / 42 minutes
Alex Pagliai – Around the World Unicycle Trip
Alessandro (Alex) Pagliai is about to embark on a pedal powered trip around the world. That’s incredible on its own, but to make it that much more amazing, Alex is doing the entire trip on a unicycle, and self supported. He is not just riding around the world, he’s going to ride all over it, planning to take roughly five years to complete. Alex joined us to tell us about his gear and his set up, and how we fell in love with unicycling just a few years ago. You can follow Alex’s journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1man1wheel/, YouTube: https://youtu.be/DQVhbn13i0A and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRVS9KEHY97/?utm_medium=copy_link
Listen on Spotify / 39 minutes
Can Do! Lessons from Savvy Montana Entrepreneurs
Designing Activewear That Is “More You” with Mallory Ottarlano
Mallory Ottariano, founder of Montana-based activewear company Youer, talks about building a clothing brand from scratch.
Listen on TuneIn / 27 minutes
Eating for Your Health with Chef Dr. Mike Fenster
Chef Dr. Mike Fenster talks about culinary medicine through the lens of his multifaceted career as a cardiologist and professional chef.
Listen on TuneIn / 43 minutes
Cybersecurity Sleuthing with Sherri Davidoff
LMG Security founder and CEO Sherri Davidoff provides insight into the world of cybersecurity.
Listen on TuneIn / 40 minutes
The Small Businesses at “The Edge of the Plains”
Documentary filmmakers Peter Tolton and Sam Steingraber talk about their recent project, “Edge of the Plains.”
Listen on TuneIn / 41 minutes
Being Smart About Tax Season with E. Martin Davidoff
Attorney and accounting expert E. Martin Davidoff talks about tax season for individuals and businesses.
Listen on TuneIn / 46 minutes
This podcast is in celebration of the BEST FRIEND relationship – a relationship so important, yet not always recognized for its massive significance.
Leisa and Tamara interview other best friends to learn how they met and hear their perspectives on friendship.
The Story of Lettuce and Tomato
It all started in Fairbanks, Alaska…two soul sisters destined to meet and become lifelong friends. Tune in to hear how the hosts of “How I Met My BFF” became friends, and learn about what makes their friendship so powerful. This podcast is in celebration of the BEST FRIEND relationship – a relationship so important, yet not always recognized for it’s massive significance. Leisa and Tamara interview other best friends to learn how they met and hear their perspectives on friendship.
Listen on Spotify / 36 minutes
The Story of Robyn & Vicki
It all started in kindergarten up in Fairbanks, Alaska…and then a real estate transaction sealed the deal for this friendship. Tune in to hear how Robyn Neilko and Vicki Daniels have gone from Barbie Dreamhouses to supporting each other through some of life’s biggest challenges.
Listen on Spotify / 41 minutes
The Story of Jannette & Mary
It all started at a drugstore in Canada…a chance meeting amongst mutual friends. Tune in to hear how Jannette Anderson and Mary McKeown became BFF’s nearly 40 years ago.
Listen on Spotify / 36 minutes
The Story of Ariana & Lauren
It all started in high school marching band…two Gen Z’ers decided to be BFF’s! Tune in to hear how Ariana Ruiz (Leisa’s daughter) and Lauren Yusay became closer as the years went by and how they keep the connection going as they went their separate ways in college.
Listen on Spotify / 40 minutes
The Story of Alycia & Cassie
It all started because of love…a couples dinner and a long lost FaceBook message was the beginning of this BFF relationship. Tune in to hear how Alycia Deus and Cassie Crow have grown and supported each other through the journey of life (and even have their own podcast, Conscious Girls Drink Champagne!).
Listen on Spotify / 41 minutes
The Story of Wendy & Jackie
It all started in Temecula, California…two moms trying to juggle multiple kids and making it work! Tune in to hear how Wendy Salyers and Jackie Toppin met decades ago and how they keep their friendship alive through the good times and the bad (life happens – ugh!).
Listen on Spotify / 39 minutes
The Story of Erin & Leslie
It all started in 2nd grade…a newbie met another newbie and 52 years later, they are still going strong. Tune in to hear how Erin Duffy and Leslie Cunningham have navigated life’s challenges and kept their friendship alive and stronger than ever.
Listen on Spotify / 37 minutes
The Story of Laura & Leisa
It all started with a knock on the door…Leisa moved in next door to Laura and a friendship instantly started. Tune in to hear now Laura and Leisa’s friendship sparked when they became neighbors and has remained strong for 10 years and going.
Listen on Spotify / 34 minutes
Inside the Den / Griz Sports Podcast with Riley Corcoran (Bobby Hauck and Eric Corcoran)
Grizzly Coaches’ Show
March 1, 2022
Listen on Apple Podcasts / 58 minutes
Season 3- Episode 17
Colter Nuanez/Greg Sundberg/Dan Ingram/JC Weida
Listen on Apple Podcasts / 56 minutes
Enjoy!
I Speak Dead People – Podcast
Stan & Sharon Ozark
Get to know Stan Ozark, community pillar and man behind the voice of KLTZ/KLAN radio station in Glasgow, MT for over 30 years. We reminisce about growing up in small towns, navigating career paths, and battling grief in young adulthood. After losing his mother, Sharon, to cancer in 1994, his story reminds us that time does heal wounds, even when it feels impossible.
In Memory of Sharon Ozark ~ 3/9/1940 – 12/16/1994 ~
Listen on Spotify / 1 hour, 34 minutes
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Mtn Misfits
Review: Atlas Helium Trail Snowshoes on Lolo Pass
The sun was shining and the temps soared into the 30s, and we were psyched to try out our new Helium Trail Snowshoes on the snowshoe trails on Lolo Pass. From the very first step, these snowshoes exceeded our expectations. Lightweight and inexpensive, the Atlas Helium Trail is a snowshoe designed for use on rolling hills and easy terrain. Featuring great traction and an easy-to-adjust Wrapp™ Trail binding system that is comfortable with our winter hiking boots. The 19º heel lifts (televators) make climbing hills easier with the Helium Trail Snowshoes.
Watch on YouTube / 5 minutes
Heather Brooks – A Girl on the Run
Imagine waking one morning, putting your running shoes on, and going for a 100-mile run with over 33,000 vertical feet. That’s what ultramarathoner Heather Brooks does. We talk about why she chooses to run races like the Hard Rock 100 and more importantly how she balances life. Spend any time around Heather, and you will spontaneously be inspired to go for a good, long run in the hills.
Listen on Spotify / 1 hour, 3 minutes
Mat Seidensticker – The Moth Man
Mat Seidensticker is a former NCAA basketball player turner turned moth biologist. He is a founding member of the Northern Rockies Research & Educational Services, Inc., which is dedicated to advancing scientific research, education, and conservation of insects, birds, and other wildlife, and his area of focus is the Montana Moth Project (MMP).
With only two full-time staffers (who double as field techs), the MMP team clocked more than 8,000 road miles this summer, traveling the state sampling moths in a diversity of habitats. From tiny, delicately patterned micromoths (often no larger than a rice grain) to bird-sized behemoths like Hyalophora cecropia, the moths of Montana are as compelling as any of the macro mammals for which the state is famous.
Mat has recorded and vouchered myriad species previously unknown from (or not yet observed in) Montana, Rhyacionia neomexicana, Evergestis consimilis, and Copablepharon arinotum.
Listen on Spotify / 1 hour, 13 minutes
Outside by Design
Public Speaking + Presentation Coach Hannah Michelotti on Presenting Yourself Authentically
“When you’re not authentic, people don’t listen to you.”
Hannah Michelotti is a public speaking and presentation coach. Hannah shares her best tips for giving presentations as a creative, how to dress authentically, what makes a virtual presentation different than an in-person one, and how to utilize storytelling to keep your listeners interested. This is an INCREDIBLE episode for anyone who gives presentations in a work setting.
Listen on Spotify / 42 minutes
Women’s Health Feature Director Kristin Canning on Being Fascinated By the Details
“The people and the brands that I’m most drawn to are the ones that are really authentic.”
This week on the podcast we’re joined by Women’s Health Features Director Kristin Canning. Kristin chats with Lisa about what makes a good story, bringing your whole self to work, advice for freelancers, and what makes a good pitch. If you’re curious about the editorial process or want to learn from a professional storyteller, this episode is for you!
Listen on Spotify / 48 minutes
Burton Lead Designer Casey Callahan on Humanizing Creative
This week we’re joined by Casey Callahan, Lead Designer – Product Creative at Burton. Casey discusses bringing her own personality to a large brand, adding new perspectives to the snowboard industry, not taking yourself too seriously, and designing from a place of generosity. So much is packed into this episode – enjoy!
Listen on Spotify / 40 minutes
The Futurist Project Founders Kelsey McGrew + Stasia Walker on Investing in Outdoor Industry Leaders
We spoke with two of the founders of The Futurist Project’s Leadership Institute, Stasia Walker and Kelsey McGrew. They talk all about the Leadership Institute, how it came to be, what the program entails, what their goals are for the participants, and how you can get involved. This one is all about mentorship, community, and learning – enjoy!
Listen on Spotify / 40 minutes
Dovetail Workwear Co-Founders Kate Day + Sara DeLuca on Clothing That Works
“Our goal is to be the best workwear brand out there, regardless of gender.”
We’re joined by two of the co-founders of Dovetail Workwear, Kate Day and Sara DeLuca! Sara and Kate talk with Lisa about consumer-informed development, crossing the line between trades and outdoor, how they focus on sustainability, and building a business out of a need in the market. Grab a cup of coffee and some headphones and prepare to be inspired!
Listen on Spotify / 40 minutes
Tell Us Something Podcast
Forward to Better – Part 2
Our podcast today was recorded in front of a live audience on August 24, 2021, at Bonner Park Bandshell in Missoula, MT. Seven storytellers shared their true personal story on the theme “Forward to Better”. Today we hear from two of those storytellers.
Our story this episode comes to us from Rosie Ayers and Teresa Waldorf.
Teresa Waldorf and Rosie Ayers build a common story using their different experiences during the pandemic.
They call their story “March 22”.
Listen on Apple Podcasts / 26 minutes
Interview with Jeremy N. Smith
Jeremy N. Smith and I chat about his story “Always, Only, At Least”, which he told live onstage at The Top Hat Lounge in Missoula, MT back in October 2014. The theme that night was “The Things We Carry”. We also talk about podcasting, some of the podcasts that he hosts and co-hosts, storytelling, and being in service of others. I caught up with Jeremy in August of 2020.
Listen on Apple Podcasts / 50 minutes
Interview with Stephanie Hohn
Free from jail at 16, Stephanie faces a corrupt system and overcomes an inept foster parent. Stephanie calls her story “The Smartest Girl in the Jail”. We also talk about her band, her podcasts, and about how things in the system don’t seem to have changed much since she was 16.
Listen on Apple Podcasts / 55 minutes
“Mission from God” – Jim Beyer Story and Interview
Jim Beyer and Tell Us Something Executive Director Marc Moss chat about his story “Mission from God”, which he told live onstage at The Top Hat Lounge in Missoula, MT in March 2012. The theme that night was “Rites of Passage”.
We also talk about motorcycles, wrecks and helping others out during the moving process.
Listen on Apple Podcasts / 35 minutes
“Parting Ways with Henry Miller in Egypt” Story and Interview with Brian Upton
Brian Upton sits down with Tell Us Something Executive Director Marc Moss to talk about his story, “Parting Ways with Henry Miller in Egypt”, which he told live onstage at The Top Hat Lounge in Missoula, MT in June 2015.
The theme that night was “Oops! I Changed my Mind!”.
They also talk about his extended family in Egypt, about Henry Miller and separating the art from the artist, and about the atmosphere at a Tell Us Something live in-person event.
Listen on Apple Podcasts / 48 minutes
“My First Pregnancy” and Interview with Laura King
We sit down with Laura King to talk about her story “My First Pregnancy”, which she told live onstage at Free Ceramics in Helena, MT in April of 2017.
The theme that night was “The First Time”.
We also talk about podcasting, a new podcast that she’s working on with her cousin in California.
Listen on Apple Podcasts / 35 minutes
For a complete listing & description of local podcasts & ways to listen to them, check out The MUG’s Podcast Guide.
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