Putting the “Wood” in Hollywood

February 10, 2026

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We’re putting the “wood” in Hollywood this episode as Outlaw Beat visits a Missoula particle board factory that is the new home of Story House Montana, Missoula’s new 47-acre film and TV studio that has deep-rooted connections to efforts to create affordable housing in the Rocky Mountains.

Co-founder and CEO Sean Higgins joins us to talk about the new endeavor and its potential creation of over 400 jobs. We also delve into AI’s increasing impact on the entertainment industry, plus Netflix, Yellowstone , The Madison , and all the other threats to high-quality independent content.

Watch the full interview: hoarymarmot.net/episodes/storyhouse

Learn more about Story House Montana: https://www.storyhousemontana.com

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Why Big Sky Is Built Different

March 25, 2026

We’re talking about building Big Sky on this episode with help from a couple of locals who are doing the heavy lifting… JoDean Bing of Blue Ribbon Builders and Becky Brockie of Big Sky Community Housing Trust. Blue Ribbon Builders has been building well-known Big Sky infrastructure and homes since day one in the early 1970’s and the Housing Trust is doing important work to accommodate an increasingly large and precariously housed workforce.

So You Think You Can Powwow

March 18, 2026

To oversimplify, powwows are big, colorful Native dance competitions. And if you’ve never been to one, have we got a doozy for you…

Montana State University’s 50th annual powwow is coming up March 27th & 28th at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, and who better to preview the massive milestone event than the co-presidents of the student-led organization responsible for putting it together, the American Indian Council.

The Bath Bomb

March 11, 2026

Strip down to your skivvies! We’re getting hot and cold with Bozeman’s new rejuvenation destination, Umvelt Bathhouse, where owner Paul Byrne shows off the luxurious sauna/steam/soak experience he has created in a 1936 Frank Willson building just off Main Street.

Putting the “Wood” in Hollywood

Why Big Sky Is Built Different

So You Think You Can Powwow

The Bath Bomb

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