Big Sky Boneheads

Spring is here in Montana and this week we are joined by expert fishing guide Russ Dobrzynski of Montana Dream Outfitters to talk about the fly fishing in Montana. Everyone from celebrities to tourists to locals can take something different from their time on the river and Russ has some great stories to tell, insights into fishing Montana's waters and some tips for rookies thinking about trying it for the first time.

You can hear even more from Russ on his own podcast called The Montana Dream Cast.

Montana State University Film Professor and producer Dennis Aig joined us this week to discuss the seminal film A River Runs Through It. We talk about a number of the behind the scenes stories about his documentary work on Shadow Casting, what it means to be a part of something that still impacts life in Montana nearly 30 years later and the work he's most excited about today. 

Former Washington Huskies and NFL QB Brock Huard joined the show to talk about life as a Girl Dad and how his daughter Haley's first year playing basketball for the Montana Grizzlies. We also touched on some of the goings on in the NFL and college football as well as adjusting to being the father of teenagers.

Montana FWP Director Hank Worsech and Licensee and Bureau Chief Emily Cooper joined the show to talk about the challenges of maintaining Montana's outdoor resources. We also talked about FWP's plans for the years ahead, the new tech for Montana outdoorsman and a ton more!

This week Mike More of Headwaters Crafthouse and Jeff Brewer of The Man Store stopped by the show to talk about the Montana craft brewing scene. Beer is big business here in The 406 and these guys are experts on keeping up with the ever-changing brewing culture and the needs of beer drinkers like us. Cheers! 

Race car driver and team owner Trevor Kirkland stopped by to talk about the racing in Montana, what it means to be in a racing family, trying not to end up in YouTube highlights and a ton more.

See the Kirkland Racing homepage here.

Get all the information on the upcoming Frontier Sprint race schedule here.

Former Detroit Lion and Carroll College tight end Casey Fitzsimmons joins the show to talk about his time in the NFL, his post-career struggles and how life on his Montana ranch helped show him the way forward.

Read Casey's feature story in USA Today by clicking here. 

Montana rodeo legend Dan Mortensen joins BSB to talk about his childhood in the sport, what he learned along the way and why he still calls Montana home. That plus the Governors much discussed mountain lion hunt and Troy Andersen turning heads at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Montana musician, author and apple enthusiast John McLellan joined the show for our very first episode to talk about his career as a musician, the things that bring him back to Montana and some stuff about starting a cult. 

You can find John's music at by clicking here!

Michael Grey and Scott Hirschi from The Montana Radio Company are getting set to launch a brand new podcast all about life in the State of Montana! Starting Friday, March 4th you can hear from people all over Montana and a look at life in Big Sky Country.