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Last Best Conversation
Hosted by Bryon Gustafson and Joe Ryan · EN
Two Montanans laughing about food, music, hunting, and anything else under the big sky. We sit around the metaphorical campfire where nothing is off-topic! Find us on social media and leave a review! If you really like what you hear, join our Patreon.
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88: Son of a Gun
Jun 16, 202201:39:57Tap to summarizeWe 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
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87: Sunday Schooled
Jun 14, 202201:40:43Tap to summarizeWe 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
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86: Can We Talk About Guns?
Jun 9, 202201:35:23Tap to summarizeWe 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
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85: The Beer Dude
Jun 6, 202201:36:50Tap to summarizeWe 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
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84: What the Heck is a Gastro Gnome?
Jun 2, 202201:39:46Tap to summarizeWe 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!!
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83: Hometana is where the ❤️ is
May 26, 202202:07:03Tap to summarizeWe 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
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82: Sweating Local politics
May 24, 202201:54:27Tap to summarizeWe 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
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81: Judge For Yourself
May 19, 202201:28:42Tap to summarizeSit 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
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80: BHA Rendezvous AAR
May 17, 202202:45:04Tap to summarizeJoe 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
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79: @Skylerreads
May 12, 202202:37:47Tap to summarizeJoe 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
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