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Montana VoiceHauntedA short story, originally published in the literary journal MonkeyBicycle. And some explanation about why it was submitted with Submittable. Read the transcript of this recording here: https://saroff.com/haunted.html Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2025-07-2118 min
Montana VoiceLearningMusings about pottery. "Solitude with no goal is no comfort, but aimed at the discovery of the mysterious, with observations of matters great and small, solitude is the cure for even the deepest sorrow. You can go out, then come back and say, 'Look. See what I have found.' The right sort of solitude leads to the best sort of company..."Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2025-04-0407 min
Montana VoiceFour Minute MemoryA memory from 1977 in Missoula, Montana. Words and music by Steve SaroffVisit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2024-12-3004 min
Montana VoiceWe Are All In This TogetherA four-minute memory. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2024-12-3004 min
Montana VoiceFox in Sox - a fair-use, dyslexic's attemptA book that my children, when they were young, delighted in having me read to them. Found yesterday at a 2nd hand sale, and read here. Thank you, Dr. Seuss! Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2024-10-0609 min
Montana VoiceThe Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert ServiceThe Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert ServiceVisit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2024-09-2208 min
Montana VoiceSuperstitionA 4-minute memory prompted by a question.Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2024-09-1904 min
The Trail Less TraveledTlingit Way of Life and Importance of Salmon with Culture Bearer, Lani Hotch.For this episode, we sit down in the village of Klukwan, known to be the capital of the Tlingit national - located near Haines, Alaska. This interview features an indigenous elder named Lani Hotch, the culture bearer for the Tlingit Nation. Lani Hotch is a leader and activist. Lani is the culture bearer for the Klukwan community. She is a traditional and contemporary weaver who lives a traditional Tlingit lifestyle based on the seasons. Learn more about ways in which you can work collectively to stop the Palmer Mine Project by visiting: https://chilkatforever.org/the-threat...2024-08-151h 07
The Trail Less TraveledMusic and Culture of the Hualapai NationThis episode was recorded on the Colorado River within the walls of the Grand Canyon. Clayborn Nodman is a traditional singer, story teller, dancer and member of the Hualapai or Walapai. The Hualapai are a tribe of Native Americans who live in the mountains of northwestern Arizona, United States. Today they are enrolled in the Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai Indian Reservation.The name, meaning "people of the tall trees", is derived from the Hualapai word for ponderosa pine. Their traditional territory is a 108-mile stretch along the pine-clad southern side of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado...2024-08-0352 min
The Trail Less TraveledLiving the life of an international fly fishing guide, journalist and photographer.Join us on the edge of the Clark Fork River for an interview with Jess McGlothlin, an international fly fishing guide, journalist and photographer. Jess was born in Colombia Falls, Montana. She grew up fly fishing, riding horses and doing rodeo events. Jess has documented fisheries in five continents but continues to return to Missoula inbetween international assignments. Jess speaks about the influx of new residents in Missoula and how that can both be a positive and negative thing for our rivers and resources. Jess shares with us the importance of proper fish handling as we enter into yet...2024-07-2749 min
The Trail Less TraveledFishing, Filming and Conservation in MontanaThis episode was recorded on a drift boat while floating down the Clark Fork River near Missoula, Montana. Matt Devlin was born and raised on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, but has lived “Out West” so long now, that autocorrect had to step in for the assist in the spelling of the aforementioned estuary. He has made his living off of the water for over half his life and for the past 10+ years has been involved with photography and video production. Transitioning out of a life as a full time fly fishing guide he i...2024-07-2050 min
The Trail Less TraveledStarting a School + Nature Reserve in South AfricaRecorded in the thatch hut at the most southern tip of Africa, Mandela sits down with her grandmother's best friend to discuss how they saved the landscape and permanently protected the ecosystem and wildlife in the area. Adriaan Mocke build a school and opened it to all races during the years of apartheid in South Africa. He is now 93 years old and he continues to give back to this community, garden, work at his school and tend to his public library everyday. His life experiences and wisdom are carefully passed down through his talent for story telling and teaching.2024-07-1343 min
The Trail Less TraveledConnection Through Yoga, Hunting, Foraging and Kayaking in Alaska.Jodee Dixon is a multitalented and incredibly humble woman who has traveled the world as a professionally sponsored and world renowned whitewater kayaker. Jodee is the founder of "The Yoga Path" and teaches many forms of Yoga. She is an Artemis Sportswomen ambassador and avid hunter/angler. She lives in Juneau, Alaska and enjoys hunting black bear, Sitka blacktail deer, elk, Dahl sheep and grouse. She is an inspiration to all who are graced by her presence. ***Mandela van Eeden and Steve Saroff just released their FIRST SINGLE on Spotify. You can support their music by sear...2024-07-0647 min
Montana VoiceGreg BechleRemembering Greg Bechle, when he lived in Missoula, Montana.Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2024-04-1408 min
Montana VoiceThe Loneliness of a Run-A-WayShort readings from a few popular social media posts, as well as sections from the novel Paper Targets, are set to music.Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2024-04-1314 min
Montana VoiceFlute and Didgeridoo OneFlute and Didgeridoo, by Steve Saroff and Mandela Van Eeden. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2024-03-1707 min
Montana VoiceHoarder of Memories and other readingsThe second of several short readings, some from the book, The Long Line of Elk, by Steve S. SaroffVisit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2024-03-1608 min
Montana VoiceThe Absurd Grit and other readingsThe first of several short readings, most from the book, The Long Line of Elk, by Steve S. SaroffVisit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2024-02-2107 min
Montana VoiceSteve Saroff on Peggy's Place - 01/23/24Steve Saroff having a discussion with Peggy Berryhill, the owner of KGUA on January 23rd, 2024, about 'Paper Targets', growing up, life, and coastal waves. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2024-02-1157 min
Montana Voice16 - Into The AetherEnzi waits for Mr. 'XX' with a loaded .45 and a bag of potato chips. The conclusion of The Aether and the Lie, a story of greed, art, and murder. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2021-10-1226 min
Montana Voice15 - A BrickEnzi makes a decision and buys a brick from Pascal. The Aether and the Lie is a story of greed, art, and murder. 1911 is a name for a handgun. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2021-10-1130 min
Montana Voice14 - IterationThe Aether and the Lie is a story of greed, art, and murder. How many deaths does it take to re-open a back door? Enzi asks Pascal for help. Iteration means to repeat and repeat and ... Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2021-10-0933 min
Montana Voice13 - Empty GravesThe thin detective looks for connections, while Enzi finds one between Tsai and his Chinese ancestors who died in Butte. The Aether and the Lie is a story of murder, greed, and math.Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes. 2021-10-0547 min