Send us a text Big sky can change your heartbeat. We head to Ennis, Montana—where the Madison River braids through a valley of ranchland, trout runs, and stories that outlast winter—and follow the thread from Native seasonal hunting to homesteads, gold dust, and a town that learned to thrive quietly. Along the way, we chase the Ringdokus, the so‑called Rocky Mountain hyena, into museum glass and older lore that echoes the shunka warak’in, asking why communities keep monsters and what those my...
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Send us a text Big sky can change your heartbeat. We head to Ennis, Montana—where the Madison River braids through a valley of ranchland, trout runs, and stories that outlast winter—and follow the thread from Native seasonal hunting to homesteads, gold dust, and a town that learned to thrive quietly. Along the way, we chase the Ringdokus, the so‑called Rocky Mountain hyena, into museum glass and older lore that echoes the shunka warak’in, asking why communities keep monsters and what those my...
Send us a text Have you ever felt that reading books or taking walks just doesn't provide enough excitement? You're not alone. Welcome to the fascinating world of extreme hobbies, where ordinary activities transform into extraordinary adventures. Our journey begins with extreme ironing - yes, you read that correctly. Picture enthusiasts pressing clothes while hanging off cliffs or balancing on boogie boards in water. It's not just about completing the chore; it's about conquering the impossi...
Send us a text A clown and a fireman walk into a brothel... It sounds like the setup to a joke, but this bizarre collision sparked one of the most consequential riots in Canadian history and forever changed the face of Toronto. The Toronto Circus Riot of 1855 erupted when rugged performers from S.B. Howe's Star Troop Menagerie and Circus—think less birthday party entertainers and more hard-laborers who could erect massive tents and wrangle exotic animals—encountered local firefighters at the...
Send us a text Wedding traditions are far stranger than you might imagine. While we're familiar with white dresses, something borrowed and something blue, these customs barely scratch the surface of matrimonial practices worldwide. Did you know the pristine white wedding dress only became tradition in 1840 when Queen Victoria made it fashionable? Before then, brides simply wore their best dresses, regardless of color, because clothes were expensive and the concept of a single-use garment was...
Send us a text We explore an eclectic mix of bizarre topics from illegal booger-flicking to the infamous exploding whale incident, while diving into mythology, strange cultural trivia, and unexpected food origins. • The strange regional laws that prohibit booger flicking in Whitehall and honking at sandwich shops at 9pm • Montana's unofficial sport of "meth cycling" - stealing bikes to ride between locations • Shamash, the Mesopotamian sun deity known as "Governor of the Universe" with power...
Send us a text What happens when you look up at the night sky and see something that defies explanation? That feeling of wonder—and sometimes fear—has inspired humanity's greatest questions for centuries. Today we're unpacking the science behind UFO classifications with a deep dive into J. Allen Hynek's seven-point scale of extraterrestrial encounters. From fleeting glimpses of strange lights (level one) to full-blown abduction scenarios (level seven), this episode walks you through the incr...
Send us a text Mac Mall's presence on our milestone 100th episode brings the authentic voice of Vallejo to listeners worldwide. The Bay Area legend opens up about the beautiful chaos of fatherhood, the responsibility of community leadership, and the transformative power of perseverance. With remarkable candor, Mall shares fascinating insights into Vallejo folklore, including his chilling revelation about likely crossing paths with the infamous Zodiac Killer who called the same small city hom...
Send us a text What if a dog's loyalty could echo through the ages, leaving an indelible mark on history? Join us on a heartwarming excursion with Owen McMichael, fondly known as "the Mick," as we celebrate the timeless bond between a man and his devoted Sky Terrier. Travel back to 19th-century Edinburgh to meet Greyfriars Bobby, whose steadfast watch over his master's grave won the hearts of an entire city. This touching tale not only illuminates the emotional connection between humans and d...
Send us a text Big sky can change your heartbeat. We head to Ennis, Montana—where the Madison River braids through a valley of ranchland, trout runs, and stories that outlast winter—and follow the thread from Native seasonal hunting to homesteads, gold dust, and a town that learned to thrive quietly. Along the way, we chase the Ringdokus, the so‑called Rocky Mountain hyena, into museum glass and older lore that echoes the shunka warak’in, asking why communities keep monsters and what those my...
