What’s new in Missoula and Montana related podcasts? Here’s the latest Podcast Roundup, 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
Whitney Schwab & Five Valleys Land Trust
Five Valleys Land Trust is a conservation pillar of Western Montana. Whitney Schwab is the Executive Director of this great organization, and in this conversation she explains how land trusts work and the many ways Five Valleys helps make Missoula the special place it is.
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Griz Greats with ESPN’s Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez
We welcome back to the pod Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez of ESPN Radio. We discuss their current edition of the Griz Greats Series, a 25-part celebration of the 1995 University of Montana National Championship Football team. The series is fantastic! In today’s conversation we dig into some of the broader themes and lessons learned in the series, the characters involved and some of the bigger challenges and contradictions that reside within collegiate athletics.
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Brendan Leonard is Semi-Rad
We speak with Brendan Leonard, the man behind Semi-Rad. We started following Brendan’s Semi-Rad feed on Instagram several years ago and then his blog and then his weekly newsletter. He has a playful sensibility and an uncanny knack for making you consider the ordinary or obvious from a different perspective. Check out Brendan’s work here.
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Adventure Audio Podcast with Tyler Hamilton
Mike Cohen – Long Distance Cyclist, Cancer Survivor and Heart Transplant Recipient
At age 18, Mike Cohen was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Leukaemia. A few years later, Mike won his battle with cancer, however as a result of all the radiation and chemotherapy treatments, his heart was damaged. In his early 30’s he suffered from a heart attack. Mike needed a heart transplant. On February 21, 2018, 32 year old James Mazzuchelli, a Navy flight surgeon, was killed in a helicopter training accident. Because of James’s selfless decision to donate his organs, he saved Mike’s life. The very next year, Mike cycled 1426 miles from San Diego, California to Jackson, Florida to meet James’s family. This is an absolutely amazing story, and we’re so grateful to Mike for sharing it with us.
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Pete Stetina – Privateer Pro Cyclist
Peter Stetina is an American off-road cyclist, who competes in gravel and endurance mountain bike racing as a privateer. Prior to his, he competed on the road in the world tour, between 2010 and 2019 for the Garmin-Sharp, BMC and Trek-Segafredo teams. We chat with Pete about his career and transition to off road racing, his cycling family, FKT’s, privateering and much more.
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Patrick Farnsworth, Bikes or Death
Patrick Farnsworth is the host of the Bikes or Death Podcast. Patrick has been an avid cyclist and outdoorsman since his days in the Boy Scouts, and Bikes or Death is simply an extension of his love for cycling and the great outdoors. Patrick joined us on the podcast from his home in Texas to chat about his love of the outdoors and the genesis of Bikes or Death. Patrick shares with us some great knowledge and advice for both veteran and novice bikepackers and cyclists in general.
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Jim Capra – Cycling and Endurance Coach
We welcome Jim Capra, head coach at Tyler Hamilton Training, back to the show. We discuss ‘off season’ training plans and strategies to stay fit while also giving your body some time to recover. Tyler and Pete are slowly coming around to the idea of virtual cycling, and the social aspect of connecting with friends in other parts of the world and we also get into the importance of goal setting. Lastly, Peter throws out a challenge to Jim and Tyler; the CrossFit workout known as ‘The Murph’. We want to extend that challenge to our listeners as well! On December 2nd, we’ll be taking on The Murph, which is a 1 mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats followed by another 1 mile run…all in under 1 hour (details in the episode).
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Can Do! Lessons from Savvy Montana Entrepreneurs
Can-Do: The Future of Work
In November 2020, for most workers in the U.S., “business as usual” feels like a fairy tale. Working remotely, many parents are scrambling to handle their kids’ education alongside their own jobs – or they’ve left the workplace altogether. Millions of others cope with unemployment, while “essential” on-site workers struggle to protect themselves and their families from workplace spread of COVID-19. When the wild ride of the pandemic coasts to a stop, what will “normal” look like? This time…
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COVID-19 Took Your Business by Surprise. Now What?
Even in the best of times figuring out the right formula for managing your personal or business finances is a challenge. Now with the dual whammy of COVID-19 and an associated economic recession, it is even more complicated. What mistakes are crucial to avoid? When is the right time to really hunker down? Where can you cut spending and where should you invest? Learn more now on this episode of Can Do.
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Training Tech Workers for the Future
What are the skills major tech companies are looking for in their workforce? What do businesses get for their investment in employee training? What type of workforce are we imagining for our economy a decade from now? Learn more now with Can Do .
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How COVID-19 is Impacting Montana’s Real Estate Markets
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic recession are casting differently-sized shadows across the United States. In Montana, unemployment has been high but never above the national average. Until early October 2020, the COVID infection rate remained comparatively low. One surprising effect has been the growing migration to the state, in particular to Missoula and Bozeman, from other parts of the U.S.
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Jamie and Travis Present
Hot Dog Election Thanksgiving 5 Season Opener
Jamie and Travis sit down for their opening podcast of Season 5 to talk about Hot Dogs and the election!
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Transcendental NCAA Pandemic Mental Health Summertime!
Jamie and Travis sit down together, in the same room, to discuss life in the time of COVID-19. They almost make it through without discussing television. Almost.
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John Fleming of Ear Candy Music!
John Fleming sits down with us to discuss Missoula, music and baseball.
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Local Mountain Podcast 406
The Medicine Game – Episode 11
In episode 11 of the LMP, the hosts Albert and Kobe have an amazing guest, McKinley Ridenour. KinDog is an avid fisherman and local fisherman guide that the hosts met during their time playing lacrosse in college. Sit down, have a beer, and listen to the best up and coming podcast. Enjoy!
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Growler Wednesday – Episode 10
The boys are back at it again. During a hard week at work the boys find a growler of Sierra Nevada Hazy IPA and come together and vent.
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Talking with Love – Episode 8
In episode 8 of LMP, the hosts Albert and Kobe sit down and talk with the one and only Alexandra Love. Alex is a press flower deco artist and has traveled all over the world before winding up in Missoula, MT.
Sit down with one of the hosts’ favorite beers, the infamous Blue Moon, and listen about traveling, van life, and other adventures. Enjoy!
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Montana Homegrown Radio
Singer/Songwriter Neil Filo Beddow
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Outside by Design
Creating Art For Impact with Devin Dabney / Creative, Climber, Route Setter, Storyteller
Devin Dabney is a man of many, many hats. He brought all those hats to the podcast to chat about creativity, the intersection of music and climbing, how route setting isn’t all about giving people what they want, and sharing authentic feelings through many forms of writing. This is a jam-packed episode about leveling up your creativity.
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The Power of Photography (minisode)
“Every time you pick up a camera, I urge you to consider how you can use the power of photography in a positive way.” – This week Lisa takes on the minisode and explores the power of photography – the responsibility photography holds, how sonder relates to the implicit and explicit messages sent by photographs, and how we can be more truthful when crafting images.
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Using Adventure To Navigate Life with Natasha Buffo / Dirt and Tears
“The decision to sit down and write a full book… it really came from a craving, a need to purge this story.” This week we’re joined by former Silicon Valley analyst-turned-storyteller Natasha Buffo. Natasha covers a wide range of topics including finding spirituality in nature, listening to your intuition, slowing down in her outdoor pursuits, how to use nature to navigate grief, and why sex should be treated as any other adventure. Oh, did we mention she’s also writing a book? This is a jam-packed episode you won’t want to miss.
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Tell Us Something
Interview with Dagny Deutchman and ‘Gettin’ in the Groove’ Story
Dagny is a 2nd-year graduate student at Montana State University where she is the current coordinator for the Sleep and Development Lab. Dagny grew up in the small town of Salmon, Idaho where she has been a whitewater river guide for the past 12 years. Dagny guides on the Middlefork of the Salmon, which is Shoshone-Bannock tribal land. It is her favorite place in the entire world.
If you can’t find her on the Middlefork of the Salmon, expect to find her with her nose in a book, community building, or project managing somewhere. Dagny’s current research focus looks at the intersection of sleep and positive psychology constructs such as mindfulness and self-compassion. When Dagny isn’t working, you can be sure to find her with a paintbrush, on a dancefloor, or cooking good food for good friends.
In 2019, Dagney organized the Stories of Salmon and Steelhead project for the Idaho Conservation League. (Stories of Salmon and Steelhead LINK)
Dagny’s story was recorded in front of a live audience on March 29th, 2016, at The Wilma in Missoula, MT. The theme that evening was“Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me?”. Dagny calls her story “Gettin’ In The Groove”.
Dagney, guiding a river trip on the Salmon River, tries her best to be empathetic to Ken, a client who is having difficulty adapting to being outside in such an unfamiliar environment.
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Interview with Jennie Pak and her story ‘Drink This, it’s Good For You’
Born in Kalispell MT, Jennie Pak has deep Montana roots. A love of history and theater lead to her current stint as a living history presenter for Humanities Montana. Jennie travels the state performing her one-hour programs at libraries, schools, assisted living facilities and museums. In her day job, she is a senior care provider for Home Instead Senior Care, where the biggest perk is listening to stories from her clients. In her spare time, Jennie helps as a volunteer organizer for Stories and Stones, an annual historical storytelling event at Missoula Cemetery.
Jenny Pak joins us this week as we talk about her visit to Hong Kong where her in-laws live.
Jenny’s story was recorded in front of a live audience on March 29th, 2016, at The Wilma in Missoula, MT. The theme was “Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me?”.
Visiting her brother-in-law in Hong Kong, Jenny had an adverse reaction to all of the walking she’s enduring. In an effort to help her heal, she undergoes a regimen of acupuncture, smudging and drinking a mysterious concoction whipped up by a Chinese Medicine Man.
Jenny calls her story “Drink This, it’s Good for You”.
We mention her story about The Labyrinth during our conversation. If you’d like to watch that story, you can watch it here. (Video Link)
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Interview with Molly Bradford
Molly Bradford is the CEO and Co-founder at GatherBoard, the makers of MissoulaEvents.net. Molly takes community connection seriously, as an active member of the Missoula startup ecosystem in addition to her children’s scholastic and community endeavors. Molly is an avid yet amateur gardener, cook, skier, and hunter who likes to put up mass quantities of food for the winter, race her husband and kids down the slopes, and makes telecommuting from Mexico a family priority.
Molly’s story was recorded in front of a live audience on December 10, 2019, at The Wilma in Missoula, MT. The theme was“Tipping Point”.
Molly awakens on the day of the hunt to the sounds of her son coughing with the croup and has to decide if she should cancel the hunt. She calls her story “The Push and the Pull – or – Spilling Milk”
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The Path Less Pedaled
Bicycles and Watercolors with Maria from Art-Toolkit
We talk with Maria, a watercolorist who has traveled on many scientific expeditions about bicycling, art and how she started the business of Art-Toolkit.com .
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ACN – Gravel Bike Suspension? Do you need it?
Alternative Cycling Network discusses the new Cannondale and Sunrace releases. Gimmicky or gimme?
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The People You Will Meet – Stories from Bike Touring
After years of touring on bike, the most profound memories are of those of the people we met along the way. Some heart warming tales from our years on the road. Audio from a LIVE Youtube performance.
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The Trail Less Traveled
Music, Culture & Traditions of Western Sahara
This interview features Mourad El Baggare, who was born in the desert of Western Sahara. Mourad came to Marrakech at age 14 to become a businessman. Mourad now travels through North and West Africa collecting ceremonial masks which he sells to tourists and art collectors in Morocco. Mourad plays traditional music from the Sahara to end each segment after speaking eloquently regarding nomadic lifestyle, culture, food, dress, celestial navigation and philosophy.
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Running the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon since 1974 with “Doc”
“Doc” Steve Nicholson was a part of the early rafting descents of the Omo and Blue Nile in Ethiopia in the mid 70s. He started running the Grand Canyon in the early 70s and has run rivers in California, Oregon and Idaho. Doc often is seen rowing a wooden dory. Doc continues to guide whitewater expeditions well into his 70s. Doc practice dentistry for 35 years, he has his private pilot license and flies his own plane to the various rivers he guides on seasonally.
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Class V Kayaking & Rafting around the World with Diego Ibanez
This episode was recorded on a rooftop in the Medina of Marrakech, Morocco.
It features an interview with Diego Ibanez, who was born in Arequipa, Peru. Diego is one of the worlds most extreme whitewater kayakers/rafters and has guided on the Futaleufú and Zambezi along with most the class V rivers in Peru. Diego and Mandela guided whitewater together in Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains.
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For a complete listing & description of local podcasts & ways to listen to them, check out The MUG’s Podcast Guide.
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