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We're No Dam Experts

Rebecca Engum and Shannon Newth

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Recorded claims from Great Falls, Montana, hosted by two people who know some dam stuff, but are by no means experts. Shannon and Rebecca will share Montana’s Greatest Dam Town with you weekly, sometimes even giving you actual experts, and maybe, just maybe, one of them will be a dam (hydroelectric power) expert! We know you’ll fall in love with Great Falls, Montana, just like we have.
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The best is yet to come for the legacy of Charlie and Nancy Russell, according to the new executive director of the C.M. Russell Museum. Rebecca and Shannon chat with Chris Warden about his deep roots in Great Falls and his vision for the future of the renowned museum. C.M. Russell Museum: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/cm-russell-…
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Great Falls is the perfect basecamp for Glacier National Park adventures! On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon are breaking down the different routes to get to Glacier and what there is to see along the way. After all, life is about the journey, not just the destination, right? Glacier National Park: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/…
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Hockey season is here! Rebecca and Shannon are chatting with Great Falls Americans head coach Greg Sears and goaltender Kayden Ryhder about the upcoming season, what fans can expect, and more! See you at the Great Falls IcePlex! Great Falls Americans: https://www.greatfallsamericans.comעל ידי Great Falls Montana Tourism
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Find 18 concerts and performances in one day, in one place, all in Great Falls, Montana in October! Rebecca and Shannon chat with Montana Performing Arts Consortium director Emily Wolfram about the MPAC Showcase and performing arts in Great Falls! Montana Performing Arts Consortium: https://www.mtperformingarts.org…
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There's a new way to explore the water in and around Great Falls! Ken Speidel joins Rebecca and Shannon to chat about his new company Prairie Mountain River Adventures. Ken talks about the scenic float trips he offers and shares stories of trips he's done and animals he's seen! Prairie Mountain River Adventures: https://www.prairiemtriver.com Call:…
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He graced the silver screen in numerous Western movies and now he's the subject of a new exhibit at The History Museum. On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon chat with The History Museum's Collections Curator Ashleigh McCann about Great Falls area native George Montgomery. Along with his work in front of the camera, Montgomery became a renowned scul…
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Author, hiker, outdoor enthusiast, gardener, photographer, journalist...the list goes on! Amy Grisak joins Rebecca and Shannon on this episode to take about outdoor adventures in and around Great Falls, identifying flowers and plants, and so much more. Learn more about Amy: https://www.amygrisak.com Amy's Books (Found Photos of Yellowstone & Nature…
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The History Museum executive director Kristi Scott joins Rebecca and Shannon again to talk about major renovations at the museum, including a new visible vault! She also talks about some of the surprises discovered during the renovation process. Grand Opening of the Research Center & Visible Vault: https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/events/gra…
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Rebecca and Shannon are chatting with two women who represent a global movement! Katrina and Raysha share about being Great Falls ambassadors for Women Who Explore, and how ladies from anywhere belong. Women Who Explore Montana Facebook Group (with Great Falls area specific chat): https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhoexploremontana/ Women Who Ex…
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Montana's newest concert venue is celebrating its 200th show! Rebecca and Shannon chat with Carrie and Measha from The Newberry about three years in business, their favorite memories so far, behind-the-scenes moments, upcoming shows, and more! The Newberry: https://thenewberrymt.com Downtown Summer Jam: https://www.downtownsummerjam.com…
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A popular guest is back on the podcast - Clark Carlson-Thompson from First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park! He shares about the 25th anniversary of the visitor center at the jump and upcoming summer and winter events. Upcoming Events: Jump Talks every Sunday at 1 p.m. at the top of the jump (through September 1st) Kite Festival July 13th & 14th fro…
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On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon are catching with the voice behind the opening song to this podcast - Joel Corda! Hear about Joel's experience taking over the piano at the Sip N Dip, plus he gives some insider tips on the best way to experience the famous Sip N Dip lounge. Joel's also sharing about directing the upcoming Great Falls Theatre Co…
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History comes to life at the Waking the Dead tours! Rebecca and Shannon talk about this unique opportunity to learn about the history of Great Falls and Montana. Event details: 14th Annual Waking the Dead Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Highland Cemetery Tickets are $20 for a wagon ride, or $15 to walk Purchase at Kaufmans Menswear at 415…
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Sillers Boot and Shoe Repair has been in business in Great Falls for 101 years! The man known as The Quiet Cobbler joins Rebecca and Shannon to talk about an age-old profession and why he chose to continue the legacy of a longstanding business. Customer Appreciation Event on June 29th: https://www.facebook.com/events/1097485417985136 Sillers Boot a…
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This very punny episode introduces you to the owners of The Good Wood Guys. Rebecca and Shannon chat with Chris and Susan about the region's largest hardwoods retail store and urban sawmill - and why you should add it to your Great Falls itinerary! Good Wood Guys: https://www.facebook.com/goodwoodguys/…
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Summer is a great time to be in Great Falls, not only because of our incredible outdoor recreation, but also because we have some spectacular and super fun events in June, July, and August. Rebecca and Shannon give you a Summer Outlook! Events in Great Falls: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/findevents/ Want more? Email Carol at information@visit…
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Rebecca and Shannon are letting listeners in on a lesser-known experience in Great Falls and across Central Montana - the CM Russell Auto Tour! Explore the places famed cowboy artist Charlie Russell painted. Want a highly coveted copy of the CM Russell Auto Tour guide? Email Carol at information@visitgreatfalls.org. Auto Tour info: https://centralm…
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We are so excited to have our self-proclaimed number-one fan on the podcast! Victoria Hunt is passionate about Great Falls and an inspiration for what it means to dive into a community. She moved to Great Falls from Seattle, WA, and has found peace and calm here. Learn all about Great Falls through her eyes on this episode! Learn about Victoria's c…
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Back on episode 174, Rebecca and Shannon pretended to know things about dinosaurs in Montana. While Rebecca was right about a lot of things, an actual dinosaur expert is on this episode. Montana Dinosaur Center Director Cory Coverdell talks about dinosaurs discovered in North Central Montana and how you can go on your very own dino dig. Montana Din…
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Professional bull riding is back in Great Falls with the 19th annual Dusty Gliko Bull Riding Challenge! On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon chat with Dusty's sister Jamie Martin about his legacy, the caliber of athletes who show up to the challenge, and all about bulls. The Dusty Gliko Bull Riding Challenge is June 1st, 2024 at Montana ExpoPark. T…
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On this episode of We're No Dam Experts Rebecca and Shannon are chatting with a fisherman, lover of the outdoors, and fan of Great Falls Bryon Gustafson. Bryon shares about his fishing adventures, including why the Great Falls area has the best fishing in the world! Bryon is also a self-proclaimed lover of food and tells us about his favorite place…
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This episode really proves why we call our podcast We're No Dam Experts. Rebecca and Shannon talk dinosaurs! Montana has a significant prehistoric past and you can explore it on the Montana Dinosaur Trail. Learn more about what's been found in the state and how you can make Great Falls your basecamp for dino exploration. Montana Dinosaur Trail: htt…
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Author, photographer, and history buff Paul Snyder joins Rebecca and Shannon. Paul has traveled all over the state capturing the stories of historic and beautiful backbars, including three here in Great Falls. He complied his findings into a book called Make Mine a Ditch.על ידי Great Falls Montana Tourism
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The 5th Annual Greatest Dam Mimosa Showdown is May 18th, 2024 in Great Falls, Montana! Rebecca and Shannon are breaking down everything you need to know about this super fun signature event, including what's new this year (hello hydration stations)! Rebecca is also sharing pro tips, based on personal experience, to have the best time. Check out thi…
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Spring is officially here...although in Great Falls that still means some snow. Rebecca and Shannon are looking ahead to a plethora of events happening in April, May, and June including everything from live music to bird watching and so much more! Events in Great Falls: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/findevents/ Things to Do in Great Falls: htt…
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Benton Lake Wildlife Refuge Manager Bob Johnson joins Rebecca and Shannon to talk about the wildlife at Benton Lake, including how to watch sharptailing (a term Shannon coined during the podcast). Benton Lake Wildlife Refuge: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/benton-lake Contact Bob Johnson before Monday, March 25th, 2024 for a chance at a stay in the gro…
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Rebecca and Shannon are chatting with newly elected Great Falls Mayor Cory Reeves. He shares his law enforcement background, his goals for his time as mayor, and most importantly, why he is so passionate about Great Falls! Want to get coffee with the mayor? Contact him: https://greatfallsmt.net/citycommission/mayor-cory-reeves…
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Innovator, entrepreneur, crafter, knitter, maker. All those words and more describe Farmer's Daughters Fibers founder and owner Candice English. Rebecca and Shannon hear how Candice went from full-time teacher to full-time business owner, what makes her work special, and why, even if you aren't into knitting, you'll want to stop in her shop when yo…
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Rebecca and Shannon are chatting with Peter and Rod from the Great Falls Astronomy Club! Hear about the stargazing in and around Great Falls, what gear works best, what you'll see in the sky, and more. Check out Great Falls Astronomy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1343945016381571על ידי Great Falls Montana Tourism
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Great Falls becomes the Western Art Capital of the World for one week every March! This year Western Art Week is March 13th-17th. Started in 1969, Western Art Week features hundreds of artists from different backgrounds and styles. This year 15 shows will feature work across Great Falls. You can find a full list of shows and events here: https://vi…
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Jenn Rowell is the inventor of an independent online newspaper in Great Falls called The Electric. Aside from being a news leader, Jenn is also the founder and creator of Great Falls' restaurant week, known as Feasting in the Falls. On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon learn how to eat their way through Great Falls, plus more about Jenn! Feasting i…
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Rebecca and Shannon are chatting about hiking, camping, and recreating in the Little Belt Mountains and Highwood Mountains with Bob Gliko, Recreation Management Specialist for the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/hlcnf Camping & cabin rentals in the Helena-Lewis and Clark Nation…
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Rebecca and Shannon are talking with The History Museum executive director Kristi Scott about the fascinating history of The Ozark Club. This entertainment hub on the south side of Great Falls drew a variety of well-known entertainers and became a place where all were welcome. "For nearly three decades, the Ozark Club helped to break down racial ba…
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Freezeout Lake, just 41 miles outside of Great Falls, becomes a hot spot for birders and wildlife watchers twice a year. Migratory birds make this 12,000-acre Wildlife Management Area a stop along their journey each spring and fall. Fish, Wildlife and Parks (Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society) Biologist of the Year 2023 Brent Lonner joins Rebe…
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The River's Edge Trail spans 53 miles, in and out of town, comprised of pavements, gravel, and dirt trails. This crown jewel of Great Falls took a lot of dreams, sweat, hard work, and dedication to bring to fruition. Rebecca and Shannon talk with the founders of the trail about its serendipitous start. River's Edge Trail: https://thetrail.org…
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Kaufman's Menswear Centre has been a staple in Downtown Great Falls for 130 years! Rebecca and Shannon talk with owner Brian Kaufman about his great-grandfather, the start of the store, artifacts found in the basement of the building, and so much more. This episode provides such great insight into the development and history of downtown and the Gre…
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Pro basketball player and Great Falls native Josh Huestis chats with Rebecca and Shannon about growing up in Great Falls, his time in the NBA, how he's giving back to Montana, and much more! He also shares what he called "the single most insane moment of my life." Learn more about Josh's work: https://www.joshhuestisfoundation.com…
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For the fourth year, Glacier National Park is implementing a vehicle reservation system to manage traffic and improve the visitor experience in 2024. Some significant changes have been made from the 2023 season, including no vehicle reservation required at the St. Mary entrance on the east side of the park (about 2.5 hours from Great Falls). We're …
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Did you know Great Falls is home to the only functioning gargoyles in Montana? Rebecca and Shannon learn all about the history of the gargoyles that addorn the historic Ursuline Center. Executive Director Thomas Trunkle shares about the origins of the gargoyles, the Narnia feeling room, the center's musical roots and much more. Ursuline Center: htt…
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Rebecca and Shannon chat with father-daughter duo Mark Tronson and Tara Tronson-Strunk about their food and wine business!. 5th & Wine features unique and seasonal dishes on their menu, creative mimosas, and a wide wine selection complete with curated selections. 5th & Wine: https://www.fifthandwine.com…
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Two fantastically talented artists join Rebecca and Shannon on this episode of We're No Dam Experts! Blackfeet artists Louis Still Smoking and John Isaiah Pepion talk about the signigifance and work that went into their exhibit now on display at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art. WITHIN will be on display through Western Art Week in March 2024. WIT…
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It's an anniversary taste test celebration on this episode! Mighty Mo Brewing Company founders and owners Seth Swingly and Casey Kingsland join Shannon and Rebecca to celebrate 10 years in business! Mighty Mo is a staple in Great Falls and helped fuel a downtown revitalization. The best part (at least to Rebecca and Shannon) is that Seth & Casey br…
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Happy Thanksgiving and Seasons Greetings from all of us here at Great Falls Montana Tourism! We are enjoying our wonderful community and spending time with our families over this long holiday weekend. We are grateful for you our listeners and everyone who chooses to spend time here in Montana’s best dam town, Great Falls! We thought with Thanksgivi…
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The C.M. Russell Museum is currently home to the largest collection of Charlie Russell works of art in the world! Hear why, and how you can see them as Rebecca and Shannon chat with Christina and Sarah from the musem on this episode of We're No Dam Experts! Learn about famed cowboy artist Charles Marion Russell: https://cmrussell.org/meet-charlie/ …
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Great Falls is home to the Children's Museum of Montana! Filled with delightful and interactive exhibits, this museums if fun for all ages! Executive director Sherrie Neff gives Rebecca and Shannon a verbal tour of the museum and all it has to offer. Children's Museum of Montana: https://www.childrensmuseumofmontana.org/…
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You should really just become a Great Falls resident for the months of November and December. Why? Because there are so many back-to-back holiday events that you won't want to leave! It's a magical and jam-packed time in Great Falls and there is no where else we'd rather be this season. We can't possibly name all of the holiday happenings, but here…
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The dams in Great Falls are a big part of our town's past and present. On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon are getting a first hand account history lesson of what it was like to live at the Morony Dam townsite. Self-proclaimed "dam kid" Kathy Measure shares stories of growing up at Morony Dam in part two of this two part series.…
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The dams in Great Falls are a big part of our town's past and present. On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon are getting a first hand account history lesson of what it was like to live at the Morony Dam townsite. Self-proclaimed "dam kid" Kathy Measure shares stories of growing up at Morony Dam in part one of this two part series.…
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Great Falls is home to some of the best wheat, barley, and water in the world! On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon chat with a man who is putting his crops to a delicous use. Beer and whiskey connoisseur Ryan Pfeifle shares the art of alcohol making and his upcoming plans for a distillery. He also brings some nectar to share with Rebecca and Shann…
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We're chatting with Great Falls Park and Recreation director Steve Herrig about the Scheels Aim High Big Sky Recreation Center! A little background about the new rec center: - Set for opening in May 2024 - 45,000 square feet - Located in Lions Parks - Will include fitness areas, multi-court gym, elevated tracker, indoor leisure pool, lap pool, and …
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