Big Sky Boneheads

Calling Balls and Strikes with Brian Knight

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 to get our minds off of the winter weather outside!

Whiskey and Cigars with Ken Weinheimer and JC Sampson

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.
Check out everything from Ken and JC at the links below:
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Montana Alcohol Free

A Montana History Lesson with Austin Haney

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 about making a road trip with a history buff. 
Humanities Montana
Email Austin: Ahaney78@outlook.com

Montana Outdoor Radio with Mark Ward

This week the guys were joined by Mark Ward, the creator of a Montana institution that is the Montana Outdoor Radio Show. Mark talked about the beginnings of his statewide syndication effort, the cast of characters that have become a part of his radio family, his favorite Montana adventures and a ton more!
Check out The Montana Outdoor Radio Show homepage.

Montana's American Gladiator

This week Jim Kalafat/Starr joined Mike and Scott to talk about his life growing up in Montana, his college football days and his eventual starring role in American Gladiators! This was a great conversation about stardom, bar fights,  what it is about hailing from The Last Best Place that makes Jim so proud and a lot more. We also touched on the struggles his brother - and fellow Montana football legend - has been dealing with since an accident in 2023 and what it means to truly be humble. Hope you enjoy this week's episode and please get more from Jim at the link below. See Jim Kalafat/Starr in InstagramSee Jim Kalafat/Starr on Facebook

Life in The West with Trinity Vandenacre

This week Mike and Scott were joined by social media superstar and native Montanan Trinity Vandenacre! Trinity walked us through how he built his unique Life in the West brand and what goes into the balance of entertaining and educating his audience on what it means to live an authentic Montana ranch life. From the basics of agriculture to the politics of land management to light-up pink hats and much, much more this was a really fun and enlightening conversation touching on so much of what it means to live here in Big Sky Country.You can find out more about Trinity on the Life In The West homepage at all of the links below!FacebookInstagramYouTubeTik TokTwitterPinterest

Griz Clawing Their Way To The Top

The University of Montana Grizzlies are playing for the FCS National Championship on Sunday, Jan 7th and Griz legends Bill Cockhill and Ryan Fetherston joined BSB to talk about the game, the Griz program and share some of their memories from their time with the team.Check out Good Ol' Grizzlies for ways to help the Montana Griz program!

We’re Back!

The Big Sky Boneheads make their 2023 debut just in time for 2023 to be over! Mike and Scott take a look back at some of the biggest stories from 2023 here in Montana from spy balloons to UFC champions to the ever present fake Montanans. Big Sky Boneheads is back with a slate of new guests and shows planned for 2024 but first a look at the year we missed.

Find Your Inner Squirrel Warrior

Mike and Scott are back from the Thanksgiving holiday with a recap of Scott's trip to Bozeman for the Brawl of the Wild and a truly unique conversation with Montana artist Bob McEachern. Bob is the creative force behind Squirrel Warriors and he tells us all about how he got started, what it's been like working in this unique part of the art world and what might be next!
Check out the Squirrel Warriors homepage.

It’s Brawl of the Wild week in Montana!

The biggest football game of the year is here as the Montana Grizzlies head to Bozeman to face in-state rival the Montana State Bobcats and everyone is getting in on the action! ESPN College Gameday will be live from Bozeman, Scott Hirschi will be attending the game and a very cold, snowy Montana sky will take center stage for kickoff. This week the guys talk about the game and Scott gets some Griz perspective from former Montana Grizzly player and broadcaster Scott Gurnsey as we get closer to kickoff!