We're No Dam Experts

We're No Dam Experts

Recorded claims from Great Falls, Montana, hosted by two people who know some dam stuff, but are by no means experts. Shannon and Rebecca will share Montana's Greatest Dam Town with you weekly, sometimes even giving you actual experts, and maybe, just maybe, one of them will be a dam (hydroelectric power) expert! We know you'll fall in love with Great Falls, Montana, just like we have.

Episodes

December 19, 2025 79 mins

We're welcoming back a familiar voice—and introducing one you should definitely know.

Rebecca and Shannon are joined by Joel Corda and Steve Olson for a conversation all about music, creativity, and community in Great Falls. Steve is a longtime music educator, conductor, and performer ...

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Looking for the perfect backdrop for your holiday card? Rebecca and Shannon share their top five (plus a few honorable mentions) photo-worthy spots around Great Falls. From iconic views to cozy, festive corners, these locations shine year-round — and sparkle even brighter during the holiday season.

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In the second installment of our Trip Tease series, Rebecca and Shannon share more curated itineraries to help you make the most of your time in Great Falls! This time, they're diving into themed excursions from wood to "big city" adventures. 

Listen and plan your trip! https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/

Some of the places mentioned in this episode: 

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Rebecca and Shannon cozy up for a conversation about holiday traditions, favorite festive stories, and what truly makes Great Falls feel magical during the season. They share local insights and fun anecdotes while highlighting the many ways the community comes alive with events.

If you're wondering what to do around Great Falls this holiday season, this episode ...

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On this episode of We're No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon sit down with Liz Lauver, the brains behind Visit Great Falls' amazing lineup of events this season. Liz fills us in on Deck the Falls, a brand-new holiday celebration that brings together the Holiday Glam Slam hotel decorating contest, the Clash at the Course Ch...

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This week on We're No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon talk with Hasan Davis—attorney, youth advocate, and nationally known reenactor featured in the new National Park Service film Big Medicine: York Outdoors.

Hasan shares how he brings York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to life, why this story still resonates, and what it meant to film parts of the project in...

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Rebecca and Shannon sit down with celebrity appraiser Timothy Gordon — you might recognize him from Antiques Roadshow. With over 30 years of experience, Tim has appraised everything from Princess Diana's gowns to the Ronald Reagan Ranch.

They talk all things appraising and get you ready for Montana's

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October 31, 2025 58 mins

This week, Rebecca and Shannon sit down with hometown musician Cash Muretta, whose sound blends outlaw country, folk, and cowboy storytelling into something unmistakably Montana.

Fresh off a tour in Germany and with new music on the way, Cash talks about making his dreams a reality, his creative process, and what keeps him rooted in Great Falls. And yes — he even ...

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This week, Rebecca and Shannon are joined by three guests bringing spooky season to life in downtown Great Falls: Jason Madill, owner of the Strain Building and Elevation 3330; Jesse Hinojosa, organizer of the upcoming El Desfile de los Muerto...

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Join Rebecca and Shannon on We're No Dam Experts as they saddle up with The Kinder Cowboy, a couple who turned their love story into a Montana trail ride and horseback riding business.

Discover how visitors can:

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This week, Rebecca and Shannon sit down with artist, designer, and all-around creative force Shari Jenkins Schmidt. Shari shares what it's like to live in and restore the historic Collins Mansion, her ongoing restoration projects in the old Beckman's building, and her plans to open a one-of-a-kind Santa museum in downtown Great Falls. She also talks about her inspiration behind the Beckman's storefront display honoring Norma Ashby ...

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Rebecca and Shannon sit down with Little Shell Tribal Councilwoman Alisa Herodes to talk about the upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in Great Falls. This four-day event is filled with culture, tradition, and community, including:

  • Friday, Oc...

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September 26, 2025 48 mins

Rebecca and Shannon welcome back Ashleigh McCann, Collections Curator at The History Museum, and introduce Connie Constan, the museum's new executive director. They serve up the secrets of the Bootlegger Ball, happening Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 6 p.m. Think live jazz, 1920s-inspired cocktails, costumes, and a night of Prohibition-era fun — all set in Great Falls' very own speakeasy-style celebration. Tune in to hear how you ca...

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September 19, 2025 42 mins

In this episode, Rebecca and Shannon chat with Vanessa, a medical student at Touro who's new to Great Falls. Seeing a need for connection, she created Great Falls Girl Walks (GFGW)—a weekly social walk that's open to both locals and visitors.

Every Sunday at 10:00 AM, women meet at Gibson Park for a 1-mile loop and then gather at Station Eatery to chat over coffe...

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September 12, 2025 46 mins

We're back with two familiar faces — Jolene from Kellergeist and Dan from Annie's Tap House — to talk all things Oktoberfest! 🍂🍺

Join us as they give a sneak peek at the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest happening on September 26th from 5–10 p.m. on the "Fun Hundred" block of Central Avenue, which will be closed off just for the ce...

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On this episode of We're No Dam Experts, we sit down with Jessica, interim director of Great Falls Park and Recreation, and AJ, trail coordinator, to talk about the brand-new Selfie Scavenger Hunt along the River's Edge Trail.

Running September 8–Oc...

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August 29, 2025 56 mins

This week on We're No Dam Experts, we chat with Dakota Dixon — a rare combination of skateboarder and bull rider. Dakota shares how skateboarding first captured his passion, talks about the local skateboarding scene in Great Falls, and gives us the inside scoop on the annual Great Falls Skate Park Jam. He also opens up about overcoming health challenges and his plans to launch a new skate shop in...

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August 22, 2025 48 mins

We're No Dam Experts is celebrating baseball history in Great Falls! Our guest, Scott Reasoner from the Great Falls Voyagers, joins us to share the inside scoop on Pedro Martinez Day at Voyager Stadium.

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August 15, 2025 71 mins

August 23–24, 2025 – Great Falls, Montana hosts the Little Shell Powwow, a celebration of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians' culture, heritage, and community. Dancers, drummers, elders, veterans, and visitors gather at 3300 6th Street NW for a weekend of songs, stories, and tradition. In this episode of

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In this episode of We're No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon sit down with two incredible women behind Morning Light Coffee Roasters, one of Montana's oldest and most beloved coffee businesses.

We talk creative coffee flights, the

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