Episodes

🎙️ 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 countryTariffs and rising costs hitting everyday AmericansThe growing childcare crisisThe role of big money in electionsA...

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 MontanaAaron Flint’s “woke schools” messagingPolitical double standards and the Eric Swalwell controversyThe 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 IranCeasefire confusion and global tensionsMontana political races starting to tighten upNo 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 moneyNational politics and media narrativesConspiracies, Epstein discussions, and public trustForeign policy, war, and global tensionsThe role of AI and where things are headedIt’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/

This week on Beer, Buds & the Big Sky, the guys sit down with Matt Rains, candidate for U.S. House in Montana, for a long-form conversation about the state of Montana and the country.They cover the latest chaos around Iran, rising gas prices, reports of major Pentagon spending under Pete Hegseth, the pressure on farmers and ranchers, healthcare costs, tariffs, and why so many voters are frustrated with Washington.Matt also talks about his campaign, why he decided to run, and what kind of lea...

Beer, Buds, and the Big Sky Podcast delivers unapologetic political commentary with a heavy pour of biting satire. No Spin, no safe spaces - Just unfiltered opinions, sharp humor, and plenty of beer-fueled honesty.

Grab a beer and settle in — this one is a big one.In this special episode of Beer, Buds & The Big Sky, we hosted a live candidate roundtable at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center featuring the Democratic candidates running for Montana’s 1st Congressional District.Instead of a traditional debate format, this conversation was designed to give voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates in a long-form discussion about the issues facing Montana — including affordability, public lands,...

This week on Beer, Buds, and the Big Sky, the crew is joined by U.S. House candidate Ryan Busse for a wild, unfiltered conversation on the growing chaos at home and abroad.They dive into the fallout from the Iran war, rising gas prices, the state of the economy, the continued Epstein file backlash, and why major Montana Republicans like Zinke and Daines seem to be heading for the exits. Along the way, the guys take aim at political corruption, healthcare insanity, dark money, and the growing f...

Grab a beer and settle in — this one gets into it. The Beer Buds Big Sky crew welcomes Andy Boyd, founder of the Montana Resistance, for a deep dive into the dark money networks shaping Montana elections. From "The Table" — the behind-the-scenes power circle controlling Democratic strategy in the state — to the staggering sums being shuffled between PACs, C4s, and 527s on both sides of the aisle, Andy breaks it all down with the kind of candor you won't hear from the consulting class.The guys ...

We watched the entire State of the Union live — and reacted in real time.No script. No edits. No spin.We break down the biggest moments, fact-check claims, talk about executive power, immigration, the economy, military recognition, culture politics, and what this all means heading into the midterms — especially in Montana.This one is raw.If you’re tired of cable news shouting matches and want regular people working through it together, this episode is for you.—Beer, Buds & The Big Sk...

Grab a drink, buckle up, and prepare to question your life choices — because we’re just a handful of Montana guys trying to make sense of the madness.This is Beer, Buds, and the Big Sky — where the beer is cold, the takes are hot, and nothing is off limits.For our Special Guest tonight: We have country music star Bryan Andrews.Tonight we have more half time show, the save act, and lots of censoring.So crack one open, settle in, and let’s get into it.