To our surprise, a medical doctor's day to day does NOT look like an episode of Grey's Anatomy and while Montana does not have a medical school, Amy Smith was able to return to the community she was raised in thanks to the WWAMI program; a program through the University of Washington. We learned a ton about what it takes to go through medical school and her experience being a doctor in Missoula in this interesting episode.

Austin Davis found himself drawn to Missoula for the freedom to explore the outdoors and raise his family but the overall vibe has kept him here. An expert in chiropractic care, he wants nothing more than to see people be their best selves and is doing that through his business, Life Chiropractic. Check out all the places he's been and his full story in this great episode.

Learn more: https://www.lifechiromt.com/

With the help of his little league baseball coach, Josh Smith made his first knife when he was just a kid and has been hooked ever since. From his upbringing in Lincoln, MT to creating the Montana Knife Company that now reaches far beyond our state, Josh is creating something truly special that will last generations to come. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and we think you will too.

Learn more about Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/

"Coffee doesn’t need to be complicated to be great" and the care that Black Coffee Roasting Company puts into every batch speaks exactly to that which gives us some of the best coffee in Missoula. Hear from one of the founders, James Chapman, on how they became a Missoula staple and how Black Coffee has opened the door for his other passions as well.

Learn more: https://www.blackcoffeeroastingco.com/

An incredible football player and an even better human; Sam Akem finished his college career at the University of Montana as the only wide receiver in program history to finish among the top five in all three major receiving categories: career pass receptions, total receiving yards, and total touchdown catches, including tying Marc Mariani’s school record with 29 career touchdown catches. We dive into his football career from his beginnings in Broken Arrow, Oklahama, the current Griz playoff run, and what's next for him.

We launched The Missoula Podcast back in July and what an INCREDIBLE 6 months it’s been. Join us as we recap some of the highlights through our first 23 episodes and preview what’s to come in 2024! THANK YOU to everyone who has listened and supported the show so far.

Zip beverage is one of the oldest businesses still operating in Missoula today. From her Great Grandpa’s bootlegging days to their growth through the years, we got Jordan’s perspective through it all while being born and raised here.

Check out everything Zip Beverage offers: https://www.zipbeverage.com/

Track & Field at the University of Montana originally brought Nick Jackson to Missoula from Billings. During his band's farewell national tour, he discovered hot chicken in Memphis and thought "THIS IS IT". After being furloughed from a sales jobs after college, he took the plunge and opened his food truck M-80 chicken and we are grateful he did. You better order quick as they often sell out, so grab your chicken sando and check out his story.

"It's easy for me to find my gratitude because I know how good I have it." - Gabe Ansah

After first coming here as an exchange student, Gabe has made Missoula, Montana his home and built an incredible community known as the 406AM Crew at Peak Fitness. From his upbringing in Ghana to the positivity he brings to the gym every day, we left this conversation feeling motivated and inspired so we hope you do too.

Check out his website: https://406amcrew.com/

Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/406amcrew