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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Brendan Leonard is SEMI-RAD
Justin W. Angle
Today I speak with Brendan Leonard, the man behind Semi-Rad. I started following Brendan’s Semi-Rad feed on Instagram several years ago and then his blog and then his weekly newsletter. He has a playful sensibility and an uncanny knack for making you consider the ordinary ... Read More
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I&I - The Voting Episode
Justin W. Angle
Justin's monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. In this edition the two talk about voting - why do we do it and do we want more people to do it? They also add two new segments: a listener question and predictions.
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BONUS: Shared State with Nick Mott & Sarah Aronson
Justin W. Angle
Some election-relevant bonus content for you today! Shared State is a new podcast collaboratively produced by Montana Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio and Montana Free Press. It's an important exploration of the critical issues facing Montanans during the 2020 election.
Editor Nick Mott and Host ... Read More
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October is Co-op Month
Justin W. Angle
October is Co-op Month, so to learn all about cooperative business structures, we speak with Jack Lawson of Clearwater Credit Union, Jason Williams of Blackfoot and Mark Hayden of Missoula Electric Cooperative. These three co-ops are creating value for customers and members, while making important ... Read More
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Conrad Anker on Climate Change
Justin W. Angle
Conrad Anker is a legendary mountaineer and leader in the outdoor community. For nearly 30 years Conrad led the North Face athlete team and his resume of climbing achievements is largely unmatched, both in terms of difficulty and longevity.
Conrad is also a mentor, philanthropist ... Read More
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Darcy Chenoweth - "thoughtful participant in life"
Justin W. Angle
Darcy Chenoweth is a doer of many things. She’s an artist, an activist, a mom, a wife, a teacher, a climber, a skier, a nurse…the list goes on and on. We cover a ton of ground in this conversation and I hope it inspires you ... Read More
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Oriana Turley & Medicine Mountain Scrubs
Justin W. Angle
This week we've got another great story of creativity and hustle happening right here in Western Montana. Oriana Turley is a registered nurse who grew sick and tired of working in crummy clothing that didn’t fit, didn’t last and wasn’t sourced from an ethical supply ... Read More
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Scott Burke understands community
Justin W. Angle
Scott Burke is President and CEO of First Security Bank and a pillar of leadership and integrity in our community. This year the College of Business honors Scott with the 2020 Outstanding Alumni Award. It is well earned. Scott’s contributions to economic development and community ... Read More
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I&I - Happiness with John Sommers-Flanagan
Justin W. Angle
Justin's monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. This time the duo brings Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan into the conversation. John is Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Montana's Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. He's also a practicing clinician, host of the Practically Perfect ... Read More
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(Lack of) Inclusion in Venture Capital with Dr. Banu Ozkazanc-Pan
Justin W. Angle
Banu Ozkazanc-Pan is Professor of the Practice in Engineering at Brown University. She also directs the Venture Capital Inclusion Lab, a research organization working to educate VC’s and policy makers on inclusion. She does cutting edge research in this area and in 2019 testified before ... Read More
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Passenger Rail in Southern Montana
Justin W. Angle
Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier, Missoula City Councilman Jordan Hess and President of the Rail Passengers Association Jim Matthews join A New Angle and present a compelling case to bring passenger rail service back to southern Montana.
For more information visit: ... Read More
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Peter Stark on Young Washington
Justin W. Angle
Missoula-based Peter Stark writes powerfully about adventure, expedition and history. His books include At the Mercy of the River, Last Breath, The Last Empty Places, as well as New York Times best-sellers Astoria and Young Washington. Peter's writing has also appeared in many prominent magazines, ... Read More
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I&I - How can we fix polarization?
Justin W. Angle
Justin's monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. In this installment they discuss potential solutions to our current state of political polarization.
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Cowboy science with Dr. Brent Ruby
Justin W. Angle
Dr. Brent Ruby is one of Missoula's most colorful characters. Not only is Brent a world-class scientist and Director of UM's Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism, but he's also the author of a wonderful new children's book. "Wrango & Banjo: On the Fireline" ... Read More
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Traute Parrie & Aaron Teasdale on the Beartooth Wilderness
Justin W. Angle
Back in early March I connected with former Beartooth District Ranger Traute Parrie to learn more about the book project she and renowned naturalist Jesse Logan were putting together – Voices of Yellowstone’s Capstone – A Narrative Atlas of the Beartooth-Absaroka Wilderness. The book is ... Read More
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The Women's Leadership Initiative
Justin W. Angle
Today we bring you a conversation with three amazing women working together on an exciting and important program at the University of Montana - The Women’s Leadership Initiative. WLI’s purpose is to accelerate women’s careers of impact. It was initiated by former UM president Royce ... Read More
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I&I - Why can't we solve problems?
Justin W. Angle
Justin’s monthly conversations with Bryce Ward continue. In this installment, Bryce and Justin discuss the latest Covid-19 developments and ponder why our country seems unable to solve problems.
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Never Trump with Rob Saldin
Justin W. Angle
Rob Saldin is Professor of Political Science at the University of Montana. His recent book, Never Trump: Revolt of the Conservative Elites, hit the market in June and is getting lots of attention - for good reason. In this conversation we trace the history of ... Read More
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Travis DeCuire knows culture
Justin W. Angle
Travis DeCuire is Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Montana. He is a phenomenal leader and inspirational member of our community. Our conversation ranges from how Travis, his staff and players are coping with coronavirus, to the challenges of being a prominent Black ... Read More
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Paige Williams creates an audience
Justin W. Angle
This week we learn about a woman and a venture that epitomize A New Angle’s primary themes – creativity and hustle. Paige Williams is a creator, innovator and entrepreneur. Since 2013 she’s been grinding along the winding road of a start up trying to create ... Read More
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Incentives & Instincts returns!
Justin W. Angle
Justin’s monthly conversations with Bryce Ward return. In this installment, Bryce and Justin discuss the latest Covid-19 developments in Montana before turning their attention to racism, both at the individual and systemic level.
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Making the case for your brand with Partners Creative
Justin W. Angle
Today’s conversation explores the importance of marketing and brand investment during the pandemic. There’s an instinct to batten down the hatches and cut everything extraneous in a crisis, to hoard cash at all costs. Historically, however, pulling back on marketing during a recession or depression ... Read More
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BONUS: Sounds Of Our Lives
Justin W. Angle and Victor Yvellez
For the last several months we’ve been working with recent University of Montana Journalism graduate, Victor Yvellez, on a podcast project that we’ll be announcing shortly. Victor has his own pod that he launched during the pandemic. It’s called Sounds of our Lives, and his ... Read More
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Deena Mansour, Germaine White & Heidi Wallace do the work
Justin W. Angle
Today we bring you three amazing and important voices – Deena Mansour and Germaine White from the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center at the University of Montana as well as Heidi Wallace from EmpowerMT.
These three women are doing important work to promote diversity and ... Read More
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Dr. Tobin Miller Shearer is hopeful
Justin W. Angle
Today we bring you Tobin Miller Shearer, Professor of History and Director of the African American Studies Program at the University of Montana. We recorded this conversation in early May, before the murder of George Floyd and associated demonstrations. That conversation covers several important topics, ... Read More