The Missoula Podcast

Meet 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/

Meet 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

Meet 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/

Meet 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/

Meet Josh Meader; husband, father, coach. Life threw a few curveballs his way but he eventually found his niche with Rising Lion Fitness. While basketball camps have become his primary business, he teaches athletes much more than improving their jump shot. Learn about what got him to where he is at today in this inspiring episode.

Learn more about his business: https://risinglionfit.com/

Meet Courtney Imhoff; do the $5 thing is her motto. Life has thrown it's fair share of challenges her way but she has taken them head on and channeled all that into designing incredible events which have helped raised millions of dollars for local non-profits. Her story will be an inspiration to everyone who listens to believe in yourself and to just go for it.

Check out some of her work on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eventallure/

Meet 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/

Meet 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

Meet Paige Griffith; blending entrepreneurship and law, she's created an incredible and much needed business in The Legal Paige. From her days of running a lemonade stand as a kid to the activities she was involved in growing up, we hope her journey inspires you to forge your own path.

Check out The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com

Meet 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.