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Welcome to The Missoula Podcast, your ultimate guide to the vibrant city of Missoula! Join us as we delve into captivating stories, meet exceptional people, and explore thriving businesses that make this place truly special. Get ready for an exciting journey filled with passion and inspiration. For more information visit www.themissoulapodcast.com

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September 8, 202645 min

Episode 161 - Karen Deden - Basketball Career/Coaching

Meet Karen Deden; a Missoula legend whose basketball career has taken her from Sentinel High School to The University of Washington to the profressional level overseas and the ABL. With nearly three decades of coaching experience, multiple state championships, and a deep connection to the Sentinel community, Karen has spent her career developing athletes and raising up the next generation. Spartan Legacy Night: https://givebutter.com/c/spartan-legacy-night-n0jnza

September 1, 202649 min

Episode 160 - Audrey Handelman - Cushing Terrell

Meet Audrey Handelman; an architect whose journey has taken her from the D.C. area to Houston, Los Angeles, Joshua Tree, and now Missoula. She’s embraced life in Missoula by serving on several boards, working with multiple organizations, and enjoying all the activities Missoula has to offer. We appreciate all she does and are glad she landed here. Connect with Audrey on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-handelman/ Check out the work Cushing Terrell is doing: https://cushingterrell.com/

August 25, 20261 hr 9 min

Episode 159 - Mandela Van Eeden - River Guide/Adventurer/Storyteller

Meet Mandela Van Eeden; growing up between Montana and South Africa offered her a unique perspective on the natural world and how cultures interact with that world. She continues to travel the world as a river guide, telling the stories of other adventurers through The Trail Less Traveled, and fighting for conservation. This episode has a ton of content with a special surprise at the end that you don't want to miss. Check out The Trail Less Traveled: https://www.traillesstraveled.net/ Follow Mandela across Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/traillesstraveled https://www.instagram.com/mandelaleola https://x.com/mlvaneeden https://www.tiktok.com/@mlvaneeden https://www.youtube.com/@mandelaleola

August 18, 202646 min

Episode 158 - Mariah Westre - Montana Made Home

Meet Mariah Westre; born and raised in Missoula, the hardships she's faced have turned her into the person she is today. From business to life, we got real in this episode. Follow Mariah here: https://www.instagram.com/montana_made_home/

August 11, 202654 min

Episode 157 - Seth Bodnar - Independent for U.S. Senate

Meet Seth Bodnar; raised by public school teachers in Pennsylvania, the values he learned growing up led him to a life of service from a green beret to the President of the University of Montana. Now he's working to tackle the two party system in politics by running for Senate as an independent. Join us for an incredible conversation on leadership, values, and how everything has led him to this point. Learn more about his campaign: https://www.sethformontana.com/

August 4, 202648 min

Episode 156 - Guy Baker - Law Enforcement/FBI/Private Investigator

Meet Guy Baker; after 35+ years in law enforcement, he's "retiring" by starting IVOVI Consulting & Private Investigation. Born and raised in Missoula, it was a treat to hear about his life, the cases he's worked, stories he has, and the role he has played in so many lives serving this community.

July 28, 202644 min

Episode 155 - Bob Powell - Hoagieville/The Montana Club

Meet Bob Powell; Missoula born and raised, he's helped create several staples in the Missoula scene from Hoagieville to The Montana Club. Hear about his upbringing, Mavs baseball, and the challenges he's faced in the restaurant industry. Hoagieville: https://hoagieville.com/ The Montana Club: https://www.montanaclub.com/

July 21, 20261 hr 3 min

Episode 154 - Jordan Tripp - NFL

Meet Jordan Tripp; a Missoula native who had dreams of playing in the NFL from a young age and realized that dream when he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 2014. He has since turned that hard work and drive into a professional snowboard career along with working in real estate development.

July 14, 202655 min

Episode 153 - The Minimalists

The Minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, are in the studio after wrapping up their 10-year anniversary tour of the original documentary. Join us as we talk about the journey, what has changed since the release, and what's next for the entire team. Check out all the content from The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/

July 7, 202640 min

Episode 152 - Megan Pfaff - Marketplace Events

Meet Megan Pfaff; she has always been about community and serving others. After working in the social work field after graduating from the University of Montana, she joined her mom at Marketplace Events and hasn’t looked back. Through the highs and lows of several businesses, she has continued to serve Missoula. Check out Marketplace Events: https://marketplacemt.org