This episode is for anyone who's had to get used to "smoke season" as we get some cold hard facts about how much wildfire smoke our tender pink lungs can tolerate. Dr. Clayton T. Cowl is a highly respected physician at the Mayo Clinic, specializing in occupational medicine and pulmonology.

Bozeman Spirits is approaching its 10th anniversary of making and selling a wide variety of top-notch liquors on Main Street in Bozeman, Montana. Owners Jim and Mary Pat Harris join us to preview the special occasion single malt whiskey they’ll be releasing to celebrate the anniversary, plus a double shot of behind the scenes info about their operation and community service.

On this episode, we meet three bold travelers who allowed A.I. to plan their extreme sports weekend in Montana’s rugged Beartooth Mountains from start to finish. From death-defying activities to the meticulous meal plans and, for some unknown reason, a heavy helping of Mountain Dew: Code Red, ChatGPT designed a rollicking good time. Bozemanites Andrew Arena, Charlie Stemen, and Kyle Tilleman tell the story of their adventure in the Summer 2024 edition of Mountain Outlaw Magazine.

Each year, Big Sky’s Wildlands Music Festival carefully selects the conservation-minded non-profit organizations that will benefit from its sizable proceeds and the chosen few in 2024 are Wild Montana, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, and Gallatin Valley Land Trust. Hoary Marmot welcomed the fearless leaders of all three non-profits to take a turn in the “hot seat” as we find out what their organizations do and why their existence is important to our community and to Montana’s wild lands.

Our dear theologian friend Tripp Fuller visits the Hoary Marmot back yard for an informal chat about religion in the most Montana way possible… over several cold beers. Tripp’s long-popular “Homebrewed Christianity” podcast is a must-listen for anyone with an interest in process theology.

We’re in the throes of summer events season, and this week we’re previewing Fader Magavin & the Risky Livers as it prepares to perform its unique brand of underground country music at the Wildlands Music Festival August 2nd in Big Sky. Based in Jackson, Wyoming, frontman Willie McMillon joins Hoary Marmot to talk about his past exploits as a snowboard wax mogul, adding honesty to his lyrics, and raising a buttload of money for the Wildlands beneficiaries. 

It’s Big Sky PBR weekend and we’re kicking the 3-day event off in style — an interview with the voice of PBR, Cord McCoy! Cord answers questions about bulls, cowboys, and The Amazing Race with the urgency they deserve.   

The Waypoint in Big Sky has come a long way since its Lone Peak Cinema days. It’s still the best place to watch a movie in Big Sky, but the best kept secret in town is that now it’s also one of the best restaurants and bars. We chat with Owner John Romney, Manager Ben Axe, and new Executive Chef Dustin Rixey about The Waypoint’s evolution and offerings.

The Dead & Down is well on its way to becoming Bozeman’s most famous touring band ever, led by frontman Taylor Burlage. Taylor discusses the chance encounters that led to the band’s formation and success, the tedious business side of making music full time, and the joy of his spontaneous jam session with Billy Strings.

Crowe Boys are an energetic two-piece band with a soulful folk harmony. Ocie and Wes Crowe join Hoary Marmot to talk about growing up gospel as part of a Southern family band, finding inspiration in real life and loss, and their upcoming trip to our area.

Over 4 million people visited Yellowstone National Park last year, most of them to see, photograph, and taunt majestic wildlife. But only one photographer shows the dedication it takes to elevate wildlife photography to an art form. Kevin Noble uses a stark, minimalist approach to make the rest of us look like hacks.