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The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersHistory Lessons: Internment at Fort MissoulaThe Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is home to the largest intact World War II internment site in the United States. From 1941 to 1944, the U.S. Department of Justice managed two Alien Detention Center barracks at the Fort and imprisoned 1,200 Italian nationals and more than 1,100 Japanese Issei men.The museum recently opened “Far from Home: An Internee Experience at Fort Missoula,” an immersive exhibit in a restored barracks building on the grounds of the Fort. This week, Commissioner Slotnick sat down with Matt Lautzenheiser, museum director, and Ron Wakimoto, board member of the Friends of the Historical Muse...2025-06-2550 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 100100 Episodes. 100 Missoulians. 100 unique stories. Join Brandon, Stephen, Nick, and Matt as we reflect on the past, discuss what's next and answer YOUR questions. Thank you to everyone who has listened, followed along, and shared the podcast, we wouldn't be here without you. 2025-06-241h 10
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 99 - Scott Osburn - Zootown FestivalMeet Scott Osburn; the brains behind Zootown Festival. During his time at the University of Montana, he always dreamed of bringing a festival to Missoula. After a successful career hosting major EDM events in Texas, he’s making that dream a reality. Get to know his backstory, the lessons he’s learned, and what you can expect at the 1st Annual Zootown Festival.More info: https://www.zootownfestival.com/ 2025-06-1742 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 98 - Haley Tate - Miss MissoulaMeet Haley Tate; Miss Missoula 2025 and vying for the crown of Miss Montana and beyond. Haley takes challenges head on with grace, grit, and Godliness thanks to the values her mother raised her with and is using her platform to help others. She's a great representation of our city and state.Vote for Haley in the People's Choice: https://www.spotfund.com/story/8ea329c9-73ff-4d2d-bb4c-edcca3c656f1?autoplay=false2025-06-1038 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 94 - Sarah Justice - Zootown Arts Community CenterMeet Sarah Justice; Executive Director of the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC). A ceramics artist herself, Sarah has dedicated her life to the arts. After helping the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art in Great Falls for years, the opportunity arose in Missoula and she has excelled in her role with everything the ZACC has to offer.Check out all the ZACC is doing: https://www.zootownarts.org/2025-05-1332 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 93 - Michael Allen - Merz AestheticsMeet Michael Allen; a self proclaimed transplant to everywhere but Dillon, Montana shaped him into who he is today before finding his place in Missoula. From sales to personal development, Mike is a great example of hard work and growth in the competitive world of pharmaceutical sales.2025-05-0637 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersSolving Cold Cases in Missoula CountyThis week, the Agenda takes on true crime in Missoula County. Since its inception in 2019, the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case unit has solved seven cases of homicides or unidentified remains.The commissioners spoke with Ryan Prather, captain of the Detective Division at the Missoula County Sheriff's Office. Captain Prather also coordinates the volunteer Search and Rescue and Cold Case divisions, who work tirelessly for all county residents.Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!2025-05-0125 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 92 - Corey Dostal - Kiln MediaMeet Corey Dostal; owner of Kiln Media. What started as a side project, quickly expanded as he provided exceptional value and quality work to all of his clients. From Missoula Real Estate Photography to expanding the business to what it is today with Kiln Media, Corey is a great example of where passion and hard work can take you.Check out his work: https://www.kilnmediahub.com/ 2025-04-2935 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersSheltering and Caring for Missoula County’s PetsDo you know who to call if there’s a bat in your house? What if you’re concerned about the welfare of a pet in your neighborhood?From sheltering strays and adopting out cats and dogs, Missoula Animal Services staff work to ensure the health and safety of animals in Missoula County. This week, the Missoula County Commissioners spoke with Holli Hargrove, manager of MAS, to talk about the exciting new remodel of the shelter and much more.Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Missoula's Comm...2025-04-2129 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 87 - Nate Harris - Lady Griz Basketball Head CoachMeet Nate Harris; Head Coach of your Lady Griz Basketball team. From growing up in Ronan to bouncing around wherever the coaching life took him, Nate and his family always had dreams of returning to Missoula. That happened when he became an assistant coach with the Lady Griz to now leading the program for the foreseeable future. Nate offers valuable insight on life, coaching, and what this team means. 2025-03-2542 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 86 - D Cummins - Mid-Distance OlympianMeet D Cummins; from South Africa to Canada to Missoula. She might be one of the only athletes that accidentally made it to the Olympics. Hear her incredible story and how she's helping the next generation of athletes in this episode.Her current endeavor: https://mwtc.com/ 2025-03-1849 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 85 - Brenden Corr - Leadership/Sales/Mental Health AdvocateMeet Brenden Corr; a Seattle kid living in Missoula. He's hustled in every industry that he's been involved with and while life has taken it's fair share of turns, he continues to work hard through it all. The biggest being when he decided to embrace sobriety 5 years ago and how that changed the course of his life. Check out his incredible story of resilience in this episode.Personal coaching: https://brendencorr.com/ Check out Project 55: https://project55.org/2025-03-1133 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 82 - Fr. Nektarios Karantonis - Annunciation Greek Orthodox ChurchMeet Nektarios Karantonis; Proïstamenos (pastor) of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Missoula. He had a calling on his life at a young age and never wavered. After serving in various roles across the country, his family landed in Missoula and have planted their roots here. Get to know him and part of the greek community in this fascinating episode.Learn more about Annunciation: https://annunciationmt.com/ 2025-02-1843 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 81 - MJ Bruno - Lady Griz BasketballMeet MJ Bruno; guard for your University of Montana Lady Griz Basketball Team. What started as a conversation about her journey to Missoula turned into MJ's passion for her true calling post-college, fighting for the most vulnerable who are victims of human trafficking. You don't want to miss this episode.Catch one of the Lady Griz remaining games: https://gogriz.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule2025-02-1140 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 80 - Jeremiah Petersen - Missoula County SheriffMeet Jeremiah Petersen; serving Missoula County for 23 years and becoming sheriff in 2022, he has brought a wealth of knowledge to the position. Throughout our conversation it was clear that he truly cares about Missoula and gives his all to make it the best place possible.
For more information on the Missoula County Sheriff's Office: https://www.missoulacounty.us/government/public-safety/sheriff-s-office 2025-02-0442 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 78 - Gayle Carlson - Montana Food Bank NetworkMeet Gayle Carlson; flipping a coin between Great Falls and Glendive brought her to Montana with her husband before making their way to Missoula, Gayle has dedicated her life to serving others in the non-profit sector. This was an eye opening conversation on what she has seen throughout her career as well as the mission in ensuring everyone has access to food.
Check out the Montana Food Bank Network: https://mfbn.org/ 2025-01-2125 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 77 - Russ Smith - Riptide Life CoachingMeet Russ Smith; he's seen Missoula change quite a bit in all his years here but none as dramatic as his own life. Overcoming drugs, violence, abuse, rejection and more; he's channeled all that into serving others and helping them overcome their own struggles in life.
Check out his business: https://www.riptidelifecoaching.org/ 2025-01-1444 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 75 - Matt Mellott - Sterling CRE AdvisorsMeet Matt Mellott; after a 12 year military career, he found himself in search of a new challenge. With no 406 numbers in his phone, he moved to Missoula with his family and has established himself in the community with a big vision for the future.
Learn more about his company: https://sterlingcreadvisors.com/
Matt's big vision: https://www.grassvalleygardens.com/ 2024-12-1747 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 73 - Mack Anderson - Griz Basketball/BSN SportsMeet Mack Anderson; born in Colorado, raised in Bozeman, he came to the light side of Missoula to play basketball for the Griz and we're glad he did. From his upbringing, to the highlights of his college career, to what he is doing now, Mack is a down to earth guy and we had a lot of fun chatting with him.
2024-12-0329 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 71 - Fr. Kirby Longo - Christ the King Catholic ChurchMeet Kirby Longo; priest of Christ the King Catholic Church. It wasn't the path he initially had in mind but once he realized his calling, he has not looked back. Hailing from Billings, MT, get to know the man behind the cloth and how he has made Missoula his home.
Learn more: https://www.ctkmsla.com/ 2024-11-1941 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 70 - Denise Dowling - University of Montana School of JournalismMeet Denise Dowling; Professor at the J-School (University of Montana School of Journalism if you want to be more formal). After an illustrious career in broadcasting, she returned to the same school she graduated from to help the next generation find the stories worth telling. Always on the other side of the interview, it was an honor to be able to turn the table and tell her story on the podcast.
Learn more about the J School: https://www.umt.edu/journalism/2024-11-1238 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 69 - Brandon Whitney - Montana Griz BasketballMeet Brandon Whitney; hailing from Mission Hills, CA, we've got starting guard and pre-season all conference for the Montana Griz. Hear how he made is way to Missoula, his predictions for the season, and what's next after an incredible college basketball career in this episode.
Catch a game this year: https://gogriz.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule 2024-11-0529 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 68 - Ace Sauerwein - The Daily Drive & Voice of the Montana Lady GrizMeet Ace Sauerwein; the “Voice of the Montana Lady Griz”, host of 'The Daily Drive', and so much more. Ace took a big chance moving to Missoula in pursuit of his dream but he hasn’t looked back. We get a behind the scenes look at his crazy schedule and what it takes to be a broadcaster.
Catch up on The Daily Drive: https://kgrzmissoula.com/show/the-daily-drive-with-ace-sauerwein/ 2024-10-2944 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 67 - Oluwamayokun Irabor - Thrive In CanadaMeet Oluwamayokun Irabor, "May" for short; from Nigeria, to Canada, to Missoula, it was a long road for May and her family to end up in Missoula but we're glad she ended up here. This was an eye opening and fascinating conversation about entrepreneurship, immigration, and so much more.
Learn more about her business: https://www.howtothriveincanada.com/ 2024-10-2233 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 64 - John Velk - Personal Injury AttorneyMeet John Velk; hailing from the Hi-line but building a life for himself in Missoula, with over 30 years of experience, he's established himself as a lawyer that truly cares about the people he represents. When he's not working, you'll see him court side of your Montana Grizzlies or on the golf course and we cover all that and more in this episode.
Check out more from his practice: https://velklaw.com/ 2024-10-0147 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 63 - Katharine Berkoff - Paris 2024 OlympicsMeet Katharine Berkoff; from the 59802 all the way to the Paris Olympics, we get her full story of growing up in Missoula, when she found her passion for swimming, and a behind the scenes look at her experience at the 2024 games.
Follow Katharine’s journey: https://www.instagram.com/katharineberkoff 2024-09-2448 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 61 - Sammy B - Missoula PaddleheadsMeet Sam Boyd; you might know him as Sammy B, the man wearing the crazy suits at the Missoula Paddleheads games. Sam has an incredible story of perseverance, identity, and much more. Get to know the man behind the microphone and see what’s next for him as he wraps up his final season.
2024-09-1037 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 60 - Adam Hertz - Hertz Real Estate TeamMeet Adam Hertz; husband, father, real estate agent. From a young age, he always knew he wanted to be in business. After entering one of the hardest job markets and a brief stint in local politics, he found his niche as a real estate agent and has built one of the highest producing teams in Missoula.
Check out The Hertz Team: https://buyandsellmontana.com/2024-09-0337 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 57 - Cameron Reimers - Pro BaseballMeet Cameron Reimers; father, husband, hall of fame baseball player, and UPS driver. Since he was a kid, the dream was to be a professional baseball player and after climbing the ranks with his sinker, it came to an abrupt end so he returned to his hometown of Missoula. Another incredible story from a lifelong Missoulian that you don't want to miss.
Check him out in the Missoula Mavericks Hall of Fame: https://missoulamavericks.com/mavericks-hall-of-fame/
2024-08-1346 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 56 - Michael Schlact - Missoula PaddleheadsMeet Michael Schlact; team manager for your Missoula Paddleheads. From his journey through the ranks of professional baseball to his transition to coaching, there is a lot to learn from his story on identity, leadership, and so much more.
Catch one of the remaining games: https://www.gopaddleheads.com/sports/bsb/2024/schedule 2024-08-0641 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 55 - Kayla Johnson - Zootown CrossfitMeet Kayla Johnson; owner of Zootown Crossfit. Her fitness journey began long before she became the 48th ranked crossfitter in the world in her age group. Through several businesses being born and raised here in Missoula, there is a ton of value in this episode.
Get a Free Trial today: https://www.zootowncrossfit.com/programs/get-started2024-07-3032 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 54 - Jim Hicks - Hope Rescue MissionMeet Jim Hicks; Executive Director of Hope Rescue Mission. One of the most hotly debated topics in Missoula these days is the homeless population and Jim is working every day to help people in that situation.
Learn more about the Hope Rescue Mission: https://hopemontana.org/2024-07-2336 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 53 - Denny Bedard - Missoula Radio HostMeet Denny Bedard; the living legend with a smooth voice that has graced the airwaves for 48 years. He's usually on the other side of the table doing the interview so it was a joy to flip the script and hear his story. From the early days to the highlights of his illustrious career, this is an episode you don't want to miss.2024-07-1650 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 52 - One Year of The Missoula PodcastOne year, 52 episodes. We launched the podcast in July of 2023 and it still amazes us how the Missoula community has responded to hearing the stories of people in our amazing city. Join Brandon, Stephen, and for the first time Nick as they recap some of the challenges and lessons learned from the first year.
Check out more from The Missoula Podcast team: https://www.themissoulapodcast.com/2024-07-0933 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersMissoula's Community Health WorkersIn 2021, the Centers for Disease Control awarded a $1.8 million grant to Partnership Health Center to set up a community health worker program in partnership with Missoula Public Health and All Nations Health Center. Since then, this team of seven has helped more than 500 clients. But what exactly does a community health worker do?This week, the Missoula County Commissioners spoke with Eileen Lamble, a community health worker, and McKenzie Javorka, program evaluator from the University of Montana, about how this program helps marginalized individuals re-connect to healthcare services. Links mentioned in this episode:Community H...2024-07-0830 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 49 - Levi Janacaro - #37Meet Levi Janacaro; born and raised right here in Missoula, Montana. We dive into his upbringing, some highlights from his career, the legacy of #37, and what's next for him.
Check out Levi's next adventure:
https://www.glidewell.pro/
levi@glidewell.pro
406-437-00372024-06-1846 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 48 - Kara & Shelby McCracken - Mary's Mountain CookiesMeet the McCrackens; owners of Mary's Mountain Cookies. A job at the hospital originally brought them here but after a few years of not feeling fulfilled, they decided to venture out and start their own business. Their unique approach to their shop has made them a staple of Missoula and it was a joy to get to know them.
Check them out here: https://mmcookiesmissoula.com/2024-06-1135 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 47 - Ryan Guay - FlatedMeet Ryan Guay; born in Missoula but it wasn't until his "3rd tour" that he planted his roots for the long haul. From a professional cycling career, to the paddle sports industries, all the way to Shark Tank with his current company Flated. Ryan has an incredible story and lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey.
Check out their products: https://getflated.com
Watch their pitch on Shark Tank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj9Ome-5Ly82024-06-0447 min
The Missoula PodcastEpisode 46 - Robert Frost - Advanced ImagingMeet Dr. Robert Frost; med school was a grind after bouncing around schools all over the country but he finally landed in a place without a deadline in Missoula, MT. Get to know not only how he got here but the why behind it all.
Learn more about Advanced Imaging and the technology they have: https://advancedimagingofmt.com/2024-05-2834 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersThe Economic Impact of Homelessness in MissoulaHomelessness has been at the center of local, regional and national debate in recent years, with tensions rising between residents, advocates, business owners and politicians. This week, local economist Bryce Ward joined the Missoula County commissioners to discuss the findings of his most recent report, “Economic Impact of Homelessness in Missoula.” In this episode, they answer questions like “how does Missoula’s homeless population compare to other communities in Montana?” and “what does homelessness look like in rural areas?” Bryce also addresses common myths about the demographics of homelessness, plus the surprising link between our social lives and our persona...2024-05-2245 min