This week on Coffee with the Owl, we sit down with the legendary “Melstone Cowboy” Brody Grebe, a small-town Montana kid who turned grit, discipline, and work ethic into a journey that reached the Division I level, the NFL door, and even Olympic trials.

From growing up on a ranch in a town of under 100 people… to navigating prep school on the East Coast… to competing at Montana State and beyond, Brody shares what it really takes to chase big dreams from a small place.

What happens when the hardest decision of your career becomes the foundation for your greatest impact? Ambra Tennery opens up about leaving the classroom, building culture, and finding purpose beyond what she originally planned.

Mr. Pierce, Everly, and Teah sit down with Montana State FFA Sentinel Weston Sondeno for a powerful conversation about growth, service, and timing. Weston reflects on his journey to state office, sharing stories from the road, the lessons learned through travel, and the deep sense of responsibility he feels serving the FFA organization.

He opens up about the disappointment of not earning a state office on his first attempt and explains why, in hindsight, that setback became a blessing, shaping him, strengthening him, and ultimately preparing him for this year. Weston also shares exciting breaking news about what the future may hold in the months ahead.

Sit back and enjoy an honest, thoughtful episode with a young man who truly was Built for This Year.

Shields Valley 1st VP Mylee and Advisor Mr. Pierce talk with Shields' Math and Business Education Teachers Mr. Teddy Bostley and Mr. Sam Asktin. They talk about the pleasant surprises coming from urban areas to teach in Small Class C Montana. They talk about the joys and struggles taking over programs that were run previously from well respected tenure teachers of Shields Valley. We had laughs and new ideas on how to approach education in the world of today!

National FFA Champion Josie Roberts joins Coffee with the Owl to share her journey to winning Prepared Public Speaking at the National FFA Convention. We discuss her powerful speech on mental health in rural America, what it’s like competing on the biggest stage, and how Wisconsin and Montana FFA compare. Josie’s insight, authenticity, and future ambitions make this one of our most inspiring episodes yet.

Today, before we celebrate a hopeful Bobcat victory, we sat down with Shields Valley Football Coach Dennis Morris, as he shares his story of life in Great Falls, the unexpected changes that got him to Shields Valley and how small town culture made him fall in love with Shields Valley. We hope you get some laughs as you get ready for today's FCS 2nd Round Matchup.

Coffee with the Owl talks with the Executive Director of the Montana FFA Foundation, Megan Irion. Megan talks about her journey and how it led her to the Foundation. She talks about the new opportunities and the direction she wants to take the foundation. We are excited and hope you enjoy this episode!

Season 3 is officially here! Join members Everly and Mylee as they share their experiences from the 205 National FFA Convention — from incredible educational opportunities, to celebrating our National Chapter Award, to… yes… even trying bugs. It’s a fun, honest look at what makes FFA unforgettable.

Little late but starting the year off with a episode featuring some of our captains on the Shields Valley FFA Chapter explaining what is the purpose of CDE's and what the details of their individual event.

Coffee with the Owl dives into all things Northern International Livestock Exposition with special guest Mrs. Shelby Shaw, Livestock Department Manager and Director of Youth Educational Engagement. With over 15 years of experience at the NILE, Shelby provides an in-depth look at the effort and dedication it takes to bring this iconic event to life. Don’t miss this insider's perspective on what it takes to make the NILE a success!