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We sit down with Caden Gustafson. Caden is Bryon's son and used to work the gun counter for North40 Outfitters in Great Falls, Montana. We thought a good discussion for our campfire today would be to talk a little more about the types of guns that Joe might get to have his first successful season of hunting. Caden offers his knowledge from selling guns previously to help Joe narrow down his choices. We also open up a new beer and it might be the worst beer we have ever tried.Find things from the show:Caden InstagramNorth40 InstagramFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

We sit around the campfire with Stephen Underwood. Stephen is the lead pastor at Central Christian Church in Great Falls Montana. From the church website:“We are an inclusive people openly welcoming persons of all sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status or any other designation of individuals who have known the pain of exclusion and discrimination by the church and society. We declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming congregation, professing that all people are God’s children and deserve full inclusion in the life, leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, sacraments of communion and baptism, as well as the church rites of marriage, death, and ordination, and the responsibilities, and blessings of participation in our congregation. With open hearts, open minds, and open doors, we invite anyone who seeks God’s amazing grace to join our church family. As Disciples, we find identity at the Lord’s table, practicing open communion for all and embracing our mission of building bridges of grace from the welcome table to every table.”We felt it was great timing to have him on during Pride month, and discuss the LGBTQ community and what it is like to be an openly gay pastor. This was such an amazing talk and we can't wait for you to listen in.Find Stephen and Central Christian Church:WebsiteInstagramStephen's InstagramFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

We sit around the campfire with Author Ryan Busse. This chat starts with Ryan attending through a video chat and after he leaves the conversation, Joe and Bryon let some of their personal feelings fly!"Ryan Busse is a former firearms executive who helped build one of the world’s most iconic gun companies, and was nominated multiple times by industry colleagues for the prestigious Shooting Industry Person of The Year Award. Busse is an environmental advocate who served in many leadership roles for conservation organizations, including as an advisor for the United States Senate Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Biden Presidential Campaign. He remains a proud outdoorsman, gun owner, father, and resident of Montana." - ryanbusseauthor.comIn his book "Gun Fight," Busse ..."reveals how his industry radicalized a large swathe of America, and explains how it must change before we can reduce gun violence and heal as a nation." - ryanbusseauthor.comFind Ryan Busse:WebsiteInstagramFacebookFind the show:Instagram or FacebookReach out personally:Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

We sit around the campfire with TJ, who is a local "home brew." He has tended bar in a few places, brewed some beer for local breweries, and is now working to make base malts right here in Great Falls. We talk about Craft Beer Week, how to make beer, and what is a CO2 blanket?Find stuff we talked about here:Malt EuropCraft Beer WeekFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

We took a road trip to Bozeman to go see where all the magic happens for the world's best backcountry food company. We sit around the fire with Shannon and Matthew. we chat about top secret hunting spots, college, Montana, and good food!Gastronome: A Gourmet.Find Gastro Gnome:WebsiteInstagramShannonMatthewFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10Gastro Gnome: Send our Instagram page a DM to get the code!!

We sit around the campfire with Shirstie Gaylord. She started at the Great Falls Farmer's Market selling some cool Montana themed apparel, and just four short years later opened her second store front. She gives a lot of this credit to her husband Eric, but join us to hear about all the cool details. Nothing is off topic in this conversation where we cover reality TV, behind the scenes production, California, megalopolises, confidence, and we scatter the normal banter that you all have come to enjoy.Find Hometana:FacebookInstagramWebsitewe talk about a reality Tv show and here is the IMDb:Story TrekFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

We bring Nick Henry to join us around the campfire. Nick is a candidate running for Great Falls House District 22. We have wanted to share more information with all of you about local politics and this is just the beginning! We talk with Nick about a bunch of stuff and are happy to bring all of you along as we talk about gun rights, legislature, hunting, movies, and everything in-between. Thank you for joining us as we bring the campfire to you.Find NIck HenryFacebookLinkedInFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Sit back and enjoy this chat around a campfire with Michele Levine. She shares with us about her past, her family, her hobbies, the effects that trauma have, and which Montana National park is best! She was formerly a Judge for the 8th Judicial District, Cascade County, Montana, but was not confirmed, and we talk a little about what happened and why she is running to reclaim her seat at the bench. If you plan on voting on June 7th (we hope you do) this is a great way to be a little more informed.Find Michele Levine:WebsiteInstagramFacebookCascade County voter informationFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Joe and Bryon got the recording equipment out quickly after a fun weekend in Missoula. This was the perfect opportunity for Joe to get his hands dirty and really take a deep dive into the outdoor community. There is a complete review of all the things that happened through the weekend to include: camping with hand-me-down gear, trying backcountry food, breweries, outdoor gear, AR-15s, volunteer opportunities, and new friendships! Listen in to hear what a newbie thinks of all this Montana outdoor world and how it relates to where this podcast adventures next!Links to stuff in the podcast:Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Armed Forces Initiative. Alpen Fuel. Gastro GnomeStag Arms. Montana Knife Company. Skwala. Sitka. First Lite FHF Gear Ben O'Brien Winner of Alone Season 8 (no-spoilers!) Josh MillsFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Joe and Bryon invite Skyler Morgan on to the podcast for the second time! He was on in Episode 53, so you can go back and listen if you like this one. We talk about a bunch of things, but mainly we try and have fun as we talk about life, liberty, and the pursuit of billions of dollars. Find Skyler:InstagramFacebookPatreonYouTubeFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Joe and Bryon are back in the studio with one of the most prominent entertainment figures Great Falls has known. You may know him from the radio, from commercials, from the music scene, from his many philanthropic projects, or just because he is a friendly guy! Steve Keller has been in Belgium for the last three years and he comes to sit down with us and talk about how he found himself in a closet. We talk about the loss of loved ones, and the gain of self awareness. You are going to laugh and probably reconsider life after you listen to this campfire conversation!Find Steve Keller:FacebookEmail: stevekeller62@gmail.comPhone number: 1-(406)-813-1963Find the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Bryon and Joe get on a Facetime call with Josh MIlls the Development Coordinator for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA). Alpen fuel had a giveaway for tickets to the BHA annual Rendezvous and we won!! So what is BHA? What is the Rendezvous? What are we in for when we get there? This is a fun chat with Josh and will make for some great upcoming podcasts as we adventure to Missoula to hang out with a bunch of outdoor folks!Find BHA:WebsiteInstagramFind Josh MIlls:InstagramFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Bryon and Joe sit down with Mark Raisler co-owner of Headhunters Fly Shop.Mark has been guiding out of Craig Montana for 31 years!! He has so much knowledge to drop that we had a hard time fitting it all in one show. Mark also has some great stories from all of his years in a fishing town and he has a few tips for us all if we would like to be guided on the river. Listen to this episode if you are wanting to try something new this summer and get out and enjoy Montana or any river near you.Thanks to Isaak's for opening a few hours early and letting us camp on a table for a few hours and chat! They were great hosts!Find Headhunters fly shop:WebsiteInstagramFacebookFind Mark on InstagramFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Bryon and Joe have a sit down with just them! We have a beer and sit in the new studio and talk about the History podcasts, we listen to the Sweetgrass music CDs that we had an adventure getting, we talk about Patreon, Instagram, and what has been going on with the podcast AAANNNDDD what is coming.Will you think about giving $5 a month to help support this show??PatreonFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Joe and Bryon were invited to talk to the 3rd period Media class at CMR high school. We are so very thankful for this opportunity and the students brought some great questions. In this episode you will be joining us as we are about half way through the class and it is time for the question and answer period.Find the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Joe and Bryon sit down with Ken Robison and Ashleigh McCann for a talk about the Ozark Club, Leo Lamar, and the overall African American History of Great Falls. We find out in this episode that Ken has almost single-handedly brought about the cataloging and documentation of most of this History for Montana. Ken and Ashleigh are subject matter experts on following the little clue left from our past and bringing the stories to the present. Hang on for an amazing episode.We went through a lot of trouble after recording this podcast to find music from the Ozark Club. We do have it in our possession, so stay tuned for a special episode to talk about the music.Links mentioned in the show:History Museum Ken's amazing article for a deeper diveSweetgrass music <<< this link will play music when you click on itHistory museum on InstagramFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Joe and Bryon are back at Alpha Tattoo for another adventure! This time Bryon is getting a tattoo while we talk about weird piercings, tattoos, local business, Great Falls, carrot urethras, and much more. Join us for another great adventure!Find Alpha TattooInstagramFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comNEW WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOWPatreonDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Bryon and Joe get to sit in while Salina Flores is suspended in the air using piercings in her back. We were invited by Alpha Tattoo and Salina to be a "fly" on the wall while Salina goes flying for the first time. This may be the first time this has ever happened on a podcast and is definitely one you are not going to want to miss. Joe does an amazing job of sharing his feelings/emotions as he watches on and in the last 15 or so minutes we welcome Salina on just minutes after she was suspended.FInd Salina:InstagramFacebookFInd Alpha Tattoo:InstagramWebsiteFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Bryon and Joe sit down with world renowned photographer Tony Bynum.Tony Bynum is a Montana-based photographer, media professional, and conservationist. Tony has produced images used on over 300 magazine and book covers. Hundreds of his images are seen annually in newspapers, national advertisements, annual reports, books covers, art galleries, and dozens of outdoor publications. He’s traveled the world creating images for some of the biggest brands in the outdoor space. As a conservationist, Tony regularly works with nonprofit organizations, collaborates on documentaries, works as a film scout, and speaks on conservation, photography, and the business of photography.We talk about the many opportunities we have to witness some of the best bird migration activity in North America within a few minutes of Great Falls! We talk about Freezeout Lake and Benton Lake, and we also talk a little about the many types of birds you can see. We try to give a good plan for going to one of these sites and having a good chance of seeing some awesomeness yourself!Find Tony:WebsiteFacebookInstagramOther links:Dropstone OutfittingFind the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10

Bryon and Joe sit down for crepes and mimosas and bring you all with them! We talk all things past, present, and future for the podcast. We also spend some time thanking all of you for your amazing support! Listen in to see what else we discuss in this fun episode!Find the show:Instagram or FacebookWould you like to advertise on this podcast?Email - bryon.gus@gmail.comEmail - joeryanacoustic@gmail.comDiscounts just for our listeners:Alpen Fuel: Podcast15Absolute Aid: LBC10