Big Sky Boneheads
Michael Grey and Scott Hirschi bring you a slice of life in Montana with authentic conversations featuring the most unique voices under The Big Sky.
Episodes
This week we sat down with Deliver Fund President and Co-Founder Sean Fennema along with Director of Technology Ian Caltabiano for a wide ranging conversation about the tragedy of human trafficking and the technology being deployed to combat it. Learn about Deliver Fund's mission and the ways in which they are working with law enforcement to put an end to human trafficking here in Montana and around the world.
...This week Scott was on vacation but Mike sat down with Perdomo Cigars CEO Nick Perdomo and Capital Club Cigar Lounge owner Ken Weinheimer. Nick has been all over the world as he's built one of the biggest cigar brands in the world and stopped in Montana for the first time to talk about the cigar industry, travel, Nick's family roots and a whole lot more.
This week we got to sit down with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte in the State Capitol Building in Helena. This was a wide ranging conversation about Gianforte's beliefs about how to run the state and his hopes for the future. He also shed some light on the details of his policies, the expectations he holds for his staff and a lot more.
This week we were joined by Montana Trappers Association V.P. West Chris Morgan for a wide ranging conversation about the challenges and threats facing Montana sportsman, particularly within the trapping community. From out-of-state funding interests to the power of political affiliations this was an informative talk that effects everyone that enjoys the outdoors here in Montana.
For this episode Mike and Scott welcomed Special Unit Member (MSG RET) and Hooten-Young founder Norm Hooten to the show. To make things even better the guys were able to take the show on the road courtesy of Ken Weinheimer and Capital Club Cigar Lounge.
Norm told us all about his time in the Army, what the reality of the events that inspired the film Blackhawk Down were like and how all of his time serving the country formed the ba...
This week we were joined by Helena native and Hollywood star Forrie J. Smith! Forrie told us all about his Montana upbringing and how a career in rodeo sent him on his way to stardom. We talked about his time on Yellowstone, how Montana has changed over the years, some of his upcoming projects and a ton more.
This week we sat down with the Mayor of Helena, Wilmot Collins. From his story of fleeing the civil war in his home country of Liberia to raising his family far from his homeland here in Montana to becoming the first African American Mayor in Helena's history this was a fascinating conversation about taking chances and embracing change.
This week we were joined by Montana musical legends John McLellan and Josh Keehr of El Wencho! We got hear all about their musical beginnings and their original band The Clinton's, how they've kept their love for music alive over the last 25 years, what they've defined as their style and a lot more! This was a fun talk with two Montana originals that we know you'll enjoy.
Learn all about El Wencho, their upcoming dates and more her...
This week we were joined the host and producer of Into High Country Jason Matzinger to talk about how he's made his life presenting Montana's outdoors. From his early stress about hunting success to staying authentic to the audience to balancing his love for the outdoors with his family life and much more.
This week we were joined by Will Summers and Matty Clark from Horse Soldier Bourbon Whiskey. Will was travelling through Montana for a series of Whiskey and War Stories events and shared the origin story of the brand, his military history as one of the Horse Soldier Green Berets featured in the film 12 Strong along with his plans for the future and what he's taken from his time in the service to life as a civilian businessman.
This week we got to spend some time with Comedian Rodney Norman and his lovely wife Theresa as they were making their way across Montana on Rodney's comedy tour. We talked about Rodney's start in comedy, his emergence as a social media super star, the responsibility that goes with having an audience of over a million people and some of special moments he's had along the way.
On this episode Mike and Scott went on a road trip to the Kenetrek Boots headquarters in Bozeman to talk with President Jim Winjum and Social Media Coordinator Chas Arthur. Many may not know that Kenetrek was born and raised in Montana and remains so to this day. Jim tells the story of the company and how his passion for the outdoors and a pair of bad feet guided him in created the company and what it's like to have seen it grow in...
This week we were honored to be joined by Derek VanLuchene who has turned the unspeakable into a life dedicated to finding missing children. Derek shared the tragic story of the abduction and murder of his 8 year old brother and his subsequent promise to help those facing the same unspeakable circumstance. A long time law enforcement officer, Derek has also started Ryan United and works tirelessly as an advocate for missing childre...
This week were lucky enough to be joined by Kit and Trevor Johnson - the father and son duo behind Kit's Tackle. The two of them shared their stories about growing up in Montana, learning to love all of the outdoors, turning their passion into a growing business and a whole lot more. This was an inspiring conversation with a couple of guys that are getting the absolute most out of life here in Montana and are sharing it with the wo...
This week with Mike out Scott spent some time with Montana rodeo legend Jonnie Jonckowski. From her ground breaking bull riding to the film chronicling her journey this was a fascinating conversation with a true Montana original.
This week we had an opportunity to sit down with the truly inspiring duo behind the Chasers of the Light. From Tyler's Typewriter Poet book series to the pair's work in photography to their Autism advocacy and all of the crazy world travels they've been on along the way this was a one of a kind conversation with a couple of true originals. This conversation hit close to home and we're sure it'll be worth your time.
This week we were joined by Max Pigman, the owner of Lewis and Clark Brewing and the host of the 2024 Montana State Brewing Awards! Max took us behind the scenes on building one of Montana's biggest breweries and what goes into all of the different businesses he now operates out of L&C. We also talked about the growth of the brewing scene throughout Montana and the inaugural Montana State Beer Awards!
This week Mike and Scott are joined by MLB Umpire and Montana native Brian Knight. As the snow piles up here at home Brian gets us all ready for Spring as he talks about his journey to the Majors and what fuels his love for the game of baseball. From his hometown beginnings in Helena to his very first game in the Big Leagues to how he deals with mouthy managers and much more - this was a really fun talk and a great way for us all t...
This week the guys talked Montana spirits and cigars with Ken Weinheimer and JC Sampson of Rocky Mountain Liquor, Capital Club Cigar Lounge and Tatanka Cigars! From what goes into starting your own cigar brand to Montana liquor laws to the opening of a brand new business in Helena and beyond this was a really fun conversation about turning passions into big business.
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This week Mike and Scott were joined by Montana Historian, teacher and Interpretive Ranger Austin Haney. Austin is a self described nerd who has been fascinated by Montana's history since his childhood and pursues it with passion to this day. This was a really fun conversation about the biggest moments - and misconceptions - about Montana's history along with a number of off the path adventures and a couple of cautionary tales abou...
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