Conversations with cool people doing awesome things in and around Missoula, Montana.
We like say at the college that "Montana Means Business," but that's not just a catchphrase. Montana and our Missoula community inspire incredible creators. This podcast is about exploring their journeys. We hope the stories we share will resonate with you, at whatever stage you are in your career.
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Clark Fork Coalition's Karen Knutsen: What the River Needs
Justin W. Angle
This week's episode features my conversation with Karen Knutsen, Executive Director of the Clark Fork Coalition. Karen's focused and dynamic leadership has lead the coalition to many critical achievements in its work to protect and restore the Clark Fork River watershed. We talk about the ... Read More
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Switchback Records: Students Making Music
Justin W. Angle
In this episode we chat with some of the amazing University of Montana students behind Switchback Records. Switchback Records is an entirely student-run record label operating out of the College of Business’s Entertainment Management Program. On April 13, Switchback will launch its first album Elvis: ... Read More
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The Dram Shop Origin Story with Zach Millar
Justin W. Angle
Learn how Missoula's Dram Shop went from crazy idea to booming business in this week's conversation with Zach Millar. This interview was done on location, catching Zach as he tuned up the shop for a regular day of business. That makes the sound quality a ... Read More
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Joel Benenson - Chief Pollster and Strategist to Obama and Clinton
Justin W. Angle
Joel Benenson is a premier political strategist and pollster. He's the only Democratic pollster to have played a leading role in 3 winning presidential campaigns. He recently visited University of Montana to speak with our students about the Big Sky Poll project. Joel and I ... Read More
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R2C's Michelle Cardinal: CEO, Philanthropist, Activist
Justin W. Angle
This week we feature Michelle Cardinal, CEO and Co-founder of the R2C Group, a digital marketing firm headquartered in Portland, OR. Michelle was recently on campus as this semester's Gilkey Lecture Speaker. She used the opportunity to talk about the power of business to give ... Read More
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Mike Foote: Mountain Athlete, Innovator, Community Builder
Justin W. Angle
In this episode we connect with "friend of the pod" Mike Foote. Mike is a legendary mountain athlete who competes with the world's best in two sports that few people know about - ultra running and ski-mountaineering. He is the co-founder and race director of ... Read More
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BONUS EPISODE: Griz Hoops - March Madness!
Justin W. Angle
Today we drop in a special episode. Over the last year I've had three members of the UM Men's basketball team as students in my class - Jamar Akoh, Fabijan Krslovic, and Bobby Moorehead. These fellas exemplify what student-athletes can be and are great representatives ... Read More
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Paramount's Jeremy Sauter on How Movies Are Made
Justin W. Angle
It's award show season, so this week we feature our conversation with Jeremy Sauter, Marketing Executive at Paramount Pictures. We discuss how a film moves (or doesn't) from idea to release and the various drivers of success. It's a bit of art and a bit ... Read More
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Michelle Huie and Stef Sample: A Case-Study in Coaching Success
Justin W. Angle
In this episode we speak with Michelle Huie and Stef Sample. Michelle is founder of VIM&VIGR and Director of Marketing at Submittable, two important start-ups headquartered in Missoula. Stef is a serial Montana entrepreneur who owns and operates a broad portfolio of businesses. She is ... Read More
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Missoula Mayor John Engen Thinks Beyond Town and Gown
Justin W. Angle
This week we sit down with Missoula Mayor John Engen. Mayor Engen is a graduate of the University of Montana's School of Journalism. He worked for years at the Missoulian before joining Missoula City Council and then winning the Mayoral election in 2005. We discuss ... Read More
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Seth Bodnar on Leadership & Change at University of Montana
Justin W. Angle
In this episode Justin sits down with University of Montana President Seth Bodnar. Seth is six weeks into the job and brings a unique blend of experience and youth to the position. They explore his leadership philosophy and how to bring thoughtful change to UM.
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"Don't let them shut you up!" Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Justin W. Angle
In this episode Justin is joined by University of Montana Regents Professor of Marketing Jakki Mohr and Associate Professor of Management Suzanne Tilleman. Together they explore the timely topic of sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace and their role as business educators in addressing ... Read More
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Tyler Hamilton: The Road Ahead
Justin W. Angle
In this episode Justin Angle speaks with former professional cyclist Tyler Hamilton. Tyler's amazing story has been told well in several other places (probably best in his book - The Secret Race). In this conversation we explore what he wants to do next and why ... Read More
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The Future of Higher Education with Bryce Ward
Justin W. Angle
In this first episode of A New Angle, Justin Angle sits down with Bryce Ward, Associate Director at the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research, to explore the future of higher education.
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A New Promo!
Justin W. Angle
On January 26, 2018, Professor Justin Angle from the University of Montana's College of Business launched A New Angle, a bi-weekly podcast featuring cool people doing awesome things in and around Missoula, MT. This short promo introduces the podcast series.
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Flipping the Mike (Foote) on Justin Angle
Justin W. Angle
A New Angle celebrates its 1-year Anniversary this week with a flipped format. Friend of the Pod and professional mountain athlete Mike Foote turns the mic on Justin Angle. Tune in to hear the wacky, winding path that brought Justin to Missoula and the University ... Read More