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The ButteCast with Bill Foley
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Let's get to know some of the characters who make Butte, Montana the "Richest Hill on Earth."
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No. 333: Jim Stergar
Mar 1901:25:13Tap to summarizeJim Stergar has been the head coach of the Billings Central boys’ basketball team for the last decade and a half.Last Saturday night in Great Falls, Stergar’s Rams beat Dillon 70-40 in the championship game of the Class A State tournament. The win was the 16th in a row for the Rams, and none of those wins were all that close. They outscored their three opponents at State by an average of 26.3 points.The title was the third for the Rams under Stergar. They also won it in 2019 and 2021.Stergar’s run at Billings Central followed a nine-stint run at Billings Senior. He also coached several seasons in Ronan, where he mentored 2000 Montana Gatorade Player of the Year Matt Luedtke.Before all that, though, Stergar was an Anaconda Copperhead. The 1989 Anaconda High School graduate was a part of some pretty good football, basketball, baseball, track and golf teams in the Smelter City.As a senior, Stergar and the Copperheads advanced to the Class A State championship basketball game, where they fell to Livingston.Stergar played one season for Rick Dessing on the Montana Tech men’s basketball team before transferring to Montana Western to play for Casey Keltz. He transferred schools because playing for Dessing made him want peruse a career as a teacher and a coach, and Montana Tech did not offer a road to teaching in those days.Today, Stergar, who says he recently turned 39, has no plans on giving up coaching. He loves doing what he does, and that is helping mold better men. The winning just seems to follow.Listen in to this episode to hear what drives Stergar and the hear that he still very much is a Copperhead.Today's podcast is brought to you by Leskovar Honda, home of the friendly non-commission sales staff that always has your back. Intro music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.Today's episode is also available on YouTube.
Transcribe →Tap ’er Light: Coxie turned Maloney’s into home
Mar 1700:11:17Tap to summarizeJohn Cox passed away last week at the age of 84.Those lucky enough to know the man we called “Coxie” are heartbroken. For more than 30 years, he tended bar at Maloney’s Bar in Uptown Butte.Like the song says, he was quick with a joke or a light of your smoke, back when you could still smoke inside a bar.No matter your mood, walking through the doors of Maloney’s and seeing Coxie’s smiling face made everything better. He was a comforting voice in a world that can be anything but.A bar is not just a place to get drunk. With Coxie behind the bar, Maloney’s was also a place that felt like home.That is what today’s column is about. You can read it for yourself at ButteCast.com.Opening music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com.
Transcribe →Episode 332: Russ Cleveland returns
Mar 1701:05:42Tap to summarizeIn episode No. 316 of the ButteCast, we introduced you to Russ Cleveland, a candidate for Montana’s First Congressional District.Russ is a Stevensville native who is, among other things, the defensive coordinator for the St. Regis High School football team. He is also a candidate who will only accept donations from individual donors.Russ has been traveling around the western half of the state for nearly a year running a true grassroots campaign.He was in Butte last Tuesday night to participate in the Democratic House debate at the Motherload Theatre. The former Montana Tech football player is back in the Holey City this week to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.Earlier today, I met Russ at the Knights of Columbus Hall. After he got a tour of the building and its many photos from Bernie Boyle, we sat down for a great conversation. A lot has changed in the world and in the campaign since we last talked two months ago.Russ, though, has not.Today’s episode of the ButteCast is presented by the Jewelry Design Center. Let Brian Toone and Co. be your jewelers for life. Intro music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.Watch this episode on YouTube.
Transcribe →No. 331: Nina G
Mar 1401:07:44Tap to summarizeToday’s guest comes to us from Alameda, California. Next week, she will be performing in the Mining City.Nina G and the Comedians with Disabilities Act will be performing at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the Covellite Theatre in Uptown Butte. The show costs just $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Here’s some links to buy your tickets: March 21 Butte show; March 20 Missoula show.Nina is a comedian, international keynote speaker and author. She is known as the stuttering comedian who raises awareness by promoting acceptance and cross disability collaboration.More than anything, she is funny as heck.Nina will be performing along with host Michael Beers of Missoula, Loren Kraut and Adam Keyes. The show will be headlined by Mean Dave, and Nina says that is not just a clever name.The show will be part of the Comedians with Disabilities comedy tour and documentary film.The Comedians with Disabilities Act is a California-based troupe that is billed as representing a comedic perspective that can’t be found anywhere else. Since 2010, the troupe has taken many forms and performed for thousands of audiences of all abilities — at colleges, comedy clubs, corporate events, and the occasional dive bar.Listen in to this episode to hear why you want to get your ticket now to check out the hilarious Nina G and the Comedians with Disabilities Act.Today's podcast is brought to you by Casagranda's Steakhouse. Eat where the locals eat. Intro music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.This episode is also available on YouTube.
Transcribe →No. 115: Pat Ryan
Aug 4, 2023Tap to summarizePat Ryan has never had a bad day. He has also never had a boring day. PR and his son Will recently racked up about 1,700 miles on their bikes as they rode to Iowa for a race across Iowa. Listen in as PR talks about that month-long journey. Listen as he talks about his days playing football and wrestling at Butte High. Listen as he talks about the many jobs he has had along the way. Today's podcast is brought to you by Casagranda's Steakhouse. Eat where the locals eat. Intro music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.
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