Episodes

Alani Bankhead isn't dropping out. This week on Beer, Buds & the Big Sky, Montana U.S. Senate candidate Alani Bankhead joins Mike, Ryan, Ed, and Steve to talk about why she's staying in the race, her path to victory, Seth Bodnar, affordability, public lands, data centers, healthcare, and what she thinks Montana needs from its next U.S. senator. Bankhead brings a résumé unlike most candidates: 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, retirement as a lieutenant colonel, and a career as a federal supervis...

This week on Beer, Buds & the Big Sky, Montana U.S. Senate candidate Kyle Austin joins the boys. Austin is a Libertarian candidate, pharmacist, pharmacy owner, farmer, and small-business owner. We talk about why he's running for Senate, what he thinks both major parties are getting wrong, healthcare, agriculture, government spending, and the issues he believes matter most to Montanans. Then Mike, Ryan, Ed, and Gimp dive into the U.S. national debt crossing $40 trillion, the Jake Lang controver...

This week on Beer, Buds & the Big Sky, Montana congressional candidate Brian Miller joins the boys to talk about why he's running for Congress, the issues facing Montana, and what he thinks needs to change in Washington. Then Mike, Ryan, Ed, and Steve dive into the week's madness: the $20 burrito debate and America's affordability problem, Kevin O'Leary getting emotional over an expensive watch, another win for Mamdani's New York, and the incredible story of how nearly $1 billion was spent tryi...

This week on Beer, Buds & the Big Sky, the crew is joined by Catherine Allen, candidate for Montana House District 10, and Nylund. The conversation covers Montana politics, Aaron Rodgers' latest comments about Dr. Anthony Fauci, Trump's criticism over the Reflecting Pool vandalism cases, and the latest debate over New York City and Zohran Mamdani. As always... no script, no filter, and nothing's off the table.

Welcome back to Beer, Buds & the Big Sky! Tonight we're joined by Cannon Cannon, a former Turning Point USA (TPUSA) activist who left the organization and is now speaking publicly about her experience and why she walked away. Then the boys dive into this week's biggest stories: 🍺 Trump's cryptocurrency venture 🍺 The latest controversy at the Smithsonian 🍺 Bryson DeChambeau's reaction to his recent penalty 🍺 The Presidential Civics Award controversy and allegations of cheating 🍺 Tariffs... beca...

Welcome back to Beer, Buds & the Big Sky! No guest tonight—the boys are on their own. 🍺 Iran declares "full-scale war" after additional U.S. strikes 🍺 Andy Beshear raises concerns about Mitch McConnell 🍺 Donald Trump steals the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup celebration 🍺 Bryson DeChambeau reportedly asks Trump to intervene over a tournament penalty 🍺 The race to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate Plus plenty of side conversations, laughs, and audience comments. Hosts: Mi...

e're live tonight with special guest Seth Bodnar!The former University of Montana president and U.S. Senate candidate joins us to talk about why he's running, why he chose to run as an independent, who he'd caucus with in Washington, and what he believes are the biggest issues facing Montana.Then the crew dives into:🍺 Mitch McConnell & Lindsey Graham headlines🍺 ICE deaths and immigration enforcement🍺 The exploding federal deficit and what it means for your wallet🍺 The growing U.S.–Israel militar...

🎙️ LIVE TONIGHT — BEER, BUDS, AND THE BIG SKYWE TALKIN' FARMIN'Tonight we're joined by Walter Schweitzer as we dive into agriculture, politics, and whatever fresh insanity the news cycle has cooked up this week.🍻 Tonight's Topics:🥊 UFC Fight Night at the White House. Because apparently that's a real sentence now.☮️ Is the Iran conflict actually winding down, or are we about to find out the hard way?🚀 Elon Musk's march toward becoming the world's first trillionaire and whether that's impressive, ...

Apparently the news only covered one person this week.Tonight the boys are back in the studio breaking down another week of political chaos, questionable decisions, and headlines that somehow keep getting stranger.🍻 Tonight's Topics:🚪 Trump storms out of a Meet the Press interview.💣 The "No New Wars" president and the growing debate over whether that promise survived contact with reality.🏀 Trump heads to the NBA Finals and receives a reception that wasn't exactly unanimous.🗳️ Internet geniuses d...

A smokejumper and a spy walk into a bar...Unfortunately, neither one of them showed up, so you're stuck with us.Tonight the boys are back in the studio breaking down another week of Montana politics, national chaos, and whatever else gets thrown into the blender.🍻 Topics include:🔴 Ryan Zinke says Trump's backing will keep Montana red.🗳️ Montana Primary Election Night — winners, losers, surprises, and what it all means moving forward.🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month in Montana — celebrations, controversy, and wh...

This week the crew tackles the growing influence of billionaires, AI data centers flooding the West, rising gas prices, airline industry chaos, and the ongoing Epstein fallout. We get into Montana politics, culture wars, populist messaging, dark money in elections, and why more Americans are feeling squeezed by the economy while the wealthy continue to cash in. From Trump and RFK Jr. to Graham Plattner, APAC influence, airline collapses, and data center battles in Utah and Montana — this episo...

We sit down with Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, for a powerful conversation on what’s happening right now in healthcare across Montana and the United States. From rural hospital closures and Medicaid cuts to Social Security challenges and rising costs, this episode breaks down the real-world impact of federal policy decisions on everyday Americans. Alex shares insights from traveling across Montana, speaking directly with communities facing these challenges head-on. ...

In this episode of the One Hitter Series, we sit down with Montana U.S. Senate candidate Reilly Neill. A former state legislator, Neill shares why she’s running, how she views the current political landscape, and what she believes Montana voters actually need right now. We talk cost of living, party dynamics, and the balance between independent thinking and party politics — all in a quick, no-BS format. 👉 Learn more: https://www.reillyformontana.com/

This week on Beer, Buds, and the Big Sky, the crew is joined by Emily Marburger, Executive Director of the Montana Democratic Party. We break down what’s happening in Montana politics right now — from GOP debate chaos and dark money influence to the fight over messaging, affordability, and the future of the state. We also get into: Gerrymandering battles across the country Tariffs and rising costs hitting everyday Americans The growing childcare crisis The role of big money in elections A...

This week on Beer, Buds, and the Big Sky, the crew is back with a packed Tax Day episode. We’re joined by Montana congressional candidate Russ Cleveland, who dives into the biggest issues facing the state — from data centers and dark money to healthcare and affordability. We also get into: The growing fight over data centers in Montana Aaron Flint’s “woke schools” messaging Political double standards and the Eric Swalwell controversy The role of AI and what it means for jobs and the econom...

This week on Beer, Buds, and the Big Sky, the crew is back with a packed episode covering both local and global chaos. We’re joined by Montana U.S. Senate candidate Michael Blackwolf, who shares his story, why he’s running, and his thoughts on healthcare, tribal sovereignty, and the future of Montana. Then we dive into: Trump’s escalating rhetoric toward Iran Ceasefire confusion and global tensions Montana political races starting to tighten up No script. No filter. Nothing’s off the table...

In this BBB One Hitter, we talk with Brian Miller, a Helena-based attorney running for Congress in Montana’s Eastern District (MT-2). We get into why he decided to run, his take on the current political climate, and what he thinks needs to change — from healthcare and the economy to war and foreign policy. It’s a real, unfiltered conversation with a candidate stepping into the fight.

Episode 86 of Beer, Buds, and the Big Sky dives headfirst into politics, conspiracy theories, and the chaos of today’s headlines — all from a Montana perspective. We break down: Montana election dynamics and campaign money National politics and media narratives Conspiracies, Epstein discussions, and public trust Foreign policy, war, and global tensions The role of AI and where things are headed It’s raw, unfiltered, and sometimes completely off the rails — just the way we like it. Pour a...

This week on Beer, Buds, and the Big Sky, the guys are joined by Idaho congressional candidate Kaylee Peterson. We talk rural America, working-class politics, public lands, and what’s really happening in Washington — along with her unique approach of hosting “Question the Democrat” town halls in conservative communities. From veterans issues to energy costs to the realities of campaigning across a massive district, this is one of our more in-depth conversations — with plenty of classic BBB mom...

Joe Exotic was supposed to join the show this week, but the call never happened — so the guys rolled on without him. On this episode, the crew talks Joe Kent’s resignation, the growing fallout from the Iran conflict, soaring gas prices, stagflation fears, NCAA Tournament madness, and Montana politics. Plus Ed’s Quote of the Week, Steve Quinnell’s “In Case You Missed It,” and the usual mix of sharp takes, jokes, and total detours. Next up: Kaylee Peterson joins the show.

In this episode of One Hitters, we sit down with Alani Bankhead, a retired lieutenant colonel, former special agent, and candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana. We talk about her background in military and public service, why she decided to run, the role of accountability in government, and how Montana voters are responding to corruption, dark money, and the current political moment. Website: https://alaniformt.com

In this One Hitter episode of Beer, Buds, and the Big Sky, we’re joined by Helena Lovick from Great Falls to talk through a strange and fast-developing political situation in Cascade County. With reports of Republican-affiliated candidates entering Democratic primaries, the conversation explores election strategy, open primary dynamics, and what this means for voters in Montana. Helena provides on-the-ground perspective from Great Falls, breaking down the motivations behind these moves and how...

In this episode of One Hitters, we sit down with Sam Lux, a farrier and congressional candidate running in eastern Montana. We talk about what it means to run a working-class campaign, why kitchen-table issues matter, the role of corporate money in politics, healthcare reform, and how Montana voters are responding to the current political moment. Sam also shares why he believes rural communities need more direct representation and less influence from big-money interests. Website: https://luxfo...

In this episode of One Hitters, we sit down with Adrianne Marsh to talk about rural voters, the Democratic brand, and why fears about AI are showing up in a major way in voter research. We discuss what rural voters value, why Democrats have lost ground in red states, how AI is affecting trust and anxiety across generations, and why active listening may be the key to rebuilding political credibility. Website: https://www.altum-insight.com/