Alright, tree huggers! Get all your blueprints and schematics out because we’re talking to Josh Blomquist, Bozeman’s Conservationist Contractor. That’s not an official title or anything. Just something we made up. Josh owns CWJ & Associates and dedicates his livelihood to building awesome efficient homes, preferably to “passive standard” (which he …

Bring your children into the room and make them feel like underachievers because we’re chatting with 9 year old Junior Motocross champion racer Jett Rau. With his parents Justin and Tressa’s help, Jett travels around the country competing in events and delighting his fans. But can Jett handle a round of Joe’s new dumb game Real or Fake: Trikipedia?…

We’ve finally got one for the savvy and sophisticated listeners among you as we interview Norman Huynh, the conductor of the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra. With two major concerts on deck for the summer, Norman excitedly previews Orff’s Carmina Burana (May 17-19) and At the Movies: The Music of John Williams (June 7-9). Full interview: https://youtu.b…

It’s a self-indulgent episode as we talk about the upcoming local screenings of one the feature films Joe produced recently, “Somewhere in Montana.” We’ve got writer/director Brandon Smith and producer Eden Bryant on the show to talk about the limited preview at the Waypoint Theater in Big Sky this Friday April 26 through Wednesday May 1. Full inte…

All too often, when America’s service members return from combat, their fight continues at home. On today’s episode, we talk to Brian Gilman, the CEO of Bozeman’s Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation. A Marine with 27 years of active duty under his belt, Brian helps post-9/11 combat veterans reintegrate following their service and he was intimately i…

Offer this episode a treat while checking its temperature rectally because we are talking modern veterinary medicine with local vet Dr. Jenny Ladd, who was good enough to sit down on the floor of our living room and get covered in corgi fur while we chatted. If you ever wonder why it’s getting expensive to have a pet these days or whether pet insur…

Get ready to lick some salt and suck some limes because we’re drinking tequila with Montana’s top tequila specialist, 406 Agave. Owner Payton Hueler and master distiller Armando Esparza join us from Jalisco Mexico to talk about their product, the process, and getting the most out of that sweet sweet agave plant. Plus an obligatory dumb game, "Tequi…

It’s Search & Rescue day! Join us as we go to a helicopter hangar by Bozeman airport and talk to three bona fide short haul heroes who pull desperate people out of dangerous situations using not much more than a helicopter and a rope. Jason Revisky (Rif), Mark Bradford, and Gary Clutter were kind enough to sit down and patiently answer an absolute …

Everybody calmly walk over here and sit down criss-cross applesauce on the activity rug for today’s episode. Because we’re talking preschool with two of the leaders of Morningstar Learning Center in Big Sky. Mariel Butan and Stephanie Kissell head up the daycare/educational institution for 0-5 year olds, and have a unique perspective when it comes …

This one’s for the foodies as we talk to Twist, the driving force behind Big Sky’s Blue Buddha, Tres Toros and new fast casual burger dive Blindside Burgers. If you’re not eating at his restaurants, you’re doing something wrong. Savvy and entrepreneurial, yet chill and approachable. Twist is like Gordon Ramsay after the edible kicks in. Full interv…

This episode of Hoary Marmot is farm to podcast as we speak with local rancher Nate Powell-Palm about organic farming, eating local, and the cute little moos of calving season. Nate and his partner Tanner own and operate Cold Springs Organics. If you eat Annie’s Mac & Cheese, there’s a decent chance you’ve eaten food they grew. Watch the interview:…

We may not come across as readers, but on this episode we’re interviewing Kim McCollum, a real-life local author, about her novel “What Happens in Montana” - a story of friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness among four women at a hot springs retreat in Montana. Plus an inspiring round of Mad Lib Writing Lab! Watch the full interview: https://youtu.b…

Learn all about the potential pitfalls of fireplace season (like carbon monoxide poisoning) with Big Sky Fire Department’s Deputy Chief of Operations Seth Barker. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/VS7GpeWiRUw And grab your tickets to see Trampled by Turtles and Shane Smith & the Saints right here: https://outlaw.flicket.io/events/2e5032d6-…

Chief Rigger Cédric Aellig’s crew recently completed installation of the first new tram in North America in 15 years. They used half a million pounds of steel to construct top and bottom terminals and spliced a tow cable burly enough to jettison 75 lucky people up 2,142 vertical feet to Big Sky Resort’s Lone Peak in just under 5 minutes. You could …

The first ever Montana Beer Awards competition is coming up February 22-24 in Helena. On this episode, we learn more from the beer maven who’s willing it into existence, Map Brewing’s Loy Maierhauser. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/HnEJZPTDe1M?si=RG46D6sQumVFanG4 And check out some great art at courtneycollinsfineart.com! Want more marm…

Bust out your frozen charcoal cubes because on today’s episode, we’re doing a deep dive on dark liquor with Wildrye Distilling’s braintrust trio of Dr. Philip Sullivan (CEO/Mad Scientist/Founder), Sten Anderson (CFO/Founder), and Ben Ganser (COO/Founder). A chemist by trade, Phil is making some of the best whiskey in Montana. So join us to get a cr…

We’ve got full access backstage passes to learn about the lives of successful touring musicians Thad Beaty and Annie Clements, who also happen to be married. The two met and began their clandestine affair while playing in the Grammy award winning country mega-band Sugarland, but these days you can catch them performing a couple times a week around …

Snuggle under the covers because Big Sky snowmobile guide Rudy “Kissy Bear” Noorlander has finally recovered to the point that he can recount his harrowing tale of survival from last September when a grizzly bear ripped off part of his lower jaw. A lot of misinformation has been spread about that fateful day, so we’re fortunate to get the exclusive…

On this episode we’re talking to Wyatt Flores, an unassuming “aw shucks” kid from Oklahoma who’s absolutely blowing up thanks to his gritty “red dirt” tunes and soulful singing style. You can see Wyatt live at Wildlands August 3. Tickets are on sale this very minute at https://www.wildlandsfestival.com/. Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/cJvAEN…

The Gallatin Valley has been walloped by sickness this winter, so Hoary Marmot makes an appointment with local naturopath Dr. Kaley Burns of Big Sky Natural Health about what we’re fighting and tips for avoiding it. Plus Dr. Burns helps us separate the meds from the myths in a game of “Heal or Not Real.” Watch the interview if you dare: https://you…

On today’s episode we’re featuring West Yellowstone's highly-decorated junior biathlete Thor Sheppard. He may not be the Norse god of thunder, but he’s got lightning in his Nordic skis. You’re safe for now, Mjülnir! Thor travels abroad to represent America and ski & shoot against the best young biathletes in the world. Watch the interview here: htt…

This ski season has gotten off to a slow start, but things are about to pick up in a big way as the National Brotherhood of Snowsports heads to Big Sky for its annual summit. On the heels of celebrating their 50th anniversary summit last winter in Vail, they’re ready to bring some much needed diversity to the Gallatin Valley. Organization President…

This episode is all kinds of thirsty. We’re talking bars and brothels with Bozeman noir bar 1864’s owners Blake MacKie and Chef Allison Fasano, plus journalist Sophie Brett Tsairis. Sophie’s “Red Light Montana” article in Mountain Outlaw magazine tells the story of Montana’s hooker boom and how that tawdry but important history is incorporated into…

Geyser Whitewater Expeditions has been the top rafting outfitter on the Gallatin River for over 30 years, but all good things must come to an end. On this episode, we talk to owner Eric Becker about the various eddies, hard lefts, and category 5 rapids of his illustrious career. Watch full interview: https://youtu.be/woC3IPs7JOo?si=wQWDF83gnX3Zl9eN…

The Warren Miller Performing Arts Center (or WMPAC) has been the theater and live events hub of Big Sky for over a decade. On this episode, we chat with WMPAC Founding Director John Zirkle about the upcoming offerings this winter season. Watch the full interview here: John Zirkle of Warren Miller Performing Arts Center And get free bindings with yo…

One of the perks of living in Warren Miller’s favorite playground is getting to rub elbows with ski royalty like our guest this week, Jonny Moseley. The Olympic gold medalist and voice of the annual Warren Miller ski movie series joins us to discuss the 74th installment, “All Time.” Watch the interview: Jonny Moseley Stream “All Time” now on Outsid…

If you’ve looked up at Lone Peak lately, you’ve noticed some extra hardware. The brand spanking new tram is up and operational, shuttling skiers and sightseers alike up to the top of the mountain. Hoary Marmot was fortunate to score a (very quick, but informative!) ride on the tram with the man overseeing the project, Big Sky Resort’s VP of Constru…

It’s always nice to have something in common with the people we interview. But it’s just not happening on this episode, as we sit down with 23 year old pro Freeride skier and hardcore adrenaline junkie Parkin Costain. The triple black diamond to our sensible blue/black, Parkin makes ridiculously beautiful ski films with Teton Gravity Research. Give…

Despite our youthful appearance, the reality is we have school age children, and part of the reason we live in Bozeman, Montana is to take advantage of its renowned school district. On today’s episode we’re chatting with the straw that stirs the drink, Superintendent Casey Bertram, about funding, growth, and the state of the district. Watch full in…

The idea of being swallowed up by an avalanche is terrifying. We’re leaning into our fear on today’s episode with Dave Zinn, an avalanche forecaster with the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, or GNFAC. Dave formerly oversaw the avalanche education program for GNFAC’s nonprofit arm, so he’s the perfect person to dumb down tomes of informati…

We’ve got the ultimate appetizer on this episode as Montage Resort Big Sky’s world class Executive Chef Michael Patria describes his mouth-watering dishes. Sound good? Yes, chef! And make sure to buy all your regeneratively-raised meats right here: https://regenmarket.com/ Want more marmot in your life? Here: https://www.hoarymarmot.net/ Follow us …

This podcast is almost never accused of being thought-provoking, but there’s a first time for everything. Our guest is former Olympic rower, lawyer, and Democratic candidate for Montana’s 1st congressional district Monical Tranel. Monica has a proven track record of fighting for justice and advocating for clean energy and our public lands. She’s a …

On September 8th, local snowmobile guide Rudy “Kissy Bear” Noorlander was attacked by a grizzly in Big Sky. It ripped off part of his lower jaw, but he survived. On this episode of Hoary Marmot, we sit down with Rudy as he speaks at length for the first time about his recovery. Rudy’s daughter Ashley joins him as we go in depth on his struggles, su…

At Yellowstone National Park, you’re lucky if you get 1 minute with one of their accomplished courteous park rangers, but Hoary Marmot is here to give you a good half hour. Yellowstone rangers are the best in the biz and Rich Jehle may be their king. The man shares his wealth of knowledge and insight with you, all for the low low cost of free. (Wat…

Bison and fires and bears oh my! On today’s episode we’re talking to longtime Big Sky resident and Yellowstone tour guide Jim Holstein. Jim is one of several seasoned guides with Yellowstone Tour Guides, the gold standard in our country’s first and best national park. (Watch interview video here: https://www.youtube.com/@explorebigsky_news) Email o…

Get your opera specs ready! On this episode we’re talking Big Sky Community Theater and its upcoming fall play, “The Monologue Show (from Hell),” with our friends and fellow theater geeks Ashley Dodd & Stephanie Kissell. The show is set to run November 3rd and 4th. (Watch interview video here: https://youtu.be/CTxB6pCUxP0?si=lphVxfsAJKhejRA5 Buy ti…

Four years ago, former Cal Berkeley & St Louis Rams fullback Eric Stevens was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Today we’re chatting with his wife Amanda about how that changed their life and what they’ve learned since. Watch the whole interview: https://youtu.be/zj2JU8pS-Qo Amanda’s powerful Tedx talk at Big Sky’s Warren Miller P…

Grab a thermos full of hot toddy and pull all your nice furniture out onto your front lawn because on this episode, we’re learning about the northern lights. Montana State University professor Nick Childs is going to speak very slowly and use small words to help our unscientific brains understand the physics behind the phenomena and why this year h…

We’re strapping on our grown-up pants on this episode as we sit down and talk politics with Montana gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse, who leveraged his background as a former gun manufacturing executive to write a book about America's gun culture. He may have a truckload of fresh ideas he’d like to bring to Helena, but first he's got to make it t…

On this episode we finally answer the age-old question, “Who tends the Big Sky Farmers Market?” as we speak to local events coordinator Erik Morrison. Erik may not be a farmer per se, but he sure cultivates a vibe! Plus we update Rudy “Kissy Bear” Noorlander’s condition following his jaw-clenching run-in with a 10 foot grizzly bear. Spoiler alert: …

On this episode, we hear long time local Rudy Noorlander’s fresh and graphic story of survival after being viciously attacked by a grizzly near the Yellow Mule trail in Big Sky’s Buck Ridge area. Double lock your trash can and check the freshness of your bear spray as his daughter Ashley tells the tale. Rudy’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/2dc58646 T…

If this episode smells a little skunky, that’s because we’re chatting with Big Sky's local pot purveyors from Lone Peak Cannabis, Charlie Gaillard and Steve Nordahl. Just a heads up -- this episode contains adult language and subject matter. And it's sponsored by: lonepeakcannabiscompany.com Want more marmot in your life? Here: https://www.hoarymar…

Bighorn Football says goodbye to one of its brightest Friday night lights as George Helms transfers to IMG Academy, a well-known Florida football factory. Joe and Michelle chat with the 5’11”, 188-lb RB/FS about his journey. More info here: https://t.co/aWXeixEZ2P This episode sponsored by: urbanfarmbozeman.com Want more marmot in your life? Here: …

The 2023 Wildlands Music Festival was a wild and wet affair that rocked all night long. On this episode, we give unsung hero Ennion Williams just enough time to dry off before he recaps the weekend. Buy this tequila or else: https://www.406agave.com/ Want more marmot in your life? Here: https://www.hoarymarmot.net/ Follow us on instagram: @hoary_ma…

Joe and Michelle have strayed from their comedy roots long enough. On this episode, they chat with Forrest Shaw, a comic heading to Big Sky alongside Orlando Leyba for the upcoming “Hooked on the Gallatin” event. Forrest Shaw is a stand-up comedian and writer (The Jim Jefferies Show, The Conor Moore Show, and Poor Decisions) who’s been featured on …

Summers here are bananas and we’re reaching the sweet spot. On this episode, we chat about Big Sky’s circus of a summer with the ringmaster himself, Eric Ladd. Berkshire Hathaway's featured listing at 518 E Cottonwood St in Bozeman: https://www.bhhs.com/montana-properties-mt302/mt/518-e-cottonwood-street-bozeman-59715/pid-350440456?SearchType=Addre…

Hoary Marmot gets thrifty this week as we chat with the cold calculating business mind behind Big Sky Thrift, Emily Burke, who was recently named Big Sky’s top emerging entrepreneur at the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner. Check out @bigsky.thrift on instagram! This episode sponsored by republicservices.com Want more marmot in you…

This episode we’re bearing down on a grizzly topic. Cub-ber your ears if you get scared. We’re talking to Mountain Outlaw Magazine journalist Benjamin Polley about his latest article about grizzlies potentially being de-listed as an endangered species. Want more marmot in your life? Here: https://www.hoarymarmot.net/ Follow us on instagram: @hoary_…

This episode, it’s a resort taxation conversation. Joe & Michelle learn about the Big Sky Resort Area District (BSRAD) with its newly clean-shaven head, Danny Bierschwale. He’s got the Walter White look, but instead of cooking meth, he’s cooking the books: doling out millions of dollars' worth of tax revenue to local businesses. Brought to you by t…

Pour a cold craft beer and cheers your speaker like a lunatic, because the pungent stench of yeast and hops isn’t Joe for once. On this episode, we check out New Ventures Brewing in Four Corners, where Amy Henkle’s business has blossomed from a homebrew supply store to a full-on taproom serving small-batch, often experimental beers made by local wa…