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We're No Dam Experts

We're No Dam Experts

By: Rebecca Engum and Shannon Newth
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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. Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Episode 274: Rowdy Mood
    Mar 20 2026

    Rebecca and Shannon sit down with Rowdy and Ty of Rowdy Mood Hat Company to talk about building a bold Great Falls brand with serious personality.

    From how it all started to the inspiration behind their designs, this fun, sass-filled episode dives into what sets their hats apart—and where visitors can find one when they're in town.

    It's creative, a little rowdy, and a perfect example of the kind of local makers that make Great Falls worth the trip.

    Rowdy Mood Hat Company: https://rowdymoodhatco.com

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    50 mins
  • Episode 273: Ukrainetz Fine Art
    Mar 13 2026

    Rebecca and Shannon sit down with longtime Western artists and husband-and-wife duo Ron Ukrainetz and Echo Ukrainetz ahead of Western Art Week in Great Falls. Ron is known for his detailed polychromatic engravings on Claybord and historical oil paintings inspired by the Lewis and Clark Expedition, while Echo creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind batik pieces known for their rich color and striking contrast.

    In this episode of We're No Dam Experts, they talk about their artistic process, the stories behind their work, and their long connection to Western Art Week. You can see their work March 18–22, 2026 at the Out West Art Show at the Heritage Inn in rooms 146 and 148.

    Ukrainetz Fine Art: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/ukrainetz-fine-art/

    Ukrainetz Fine Art on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukrainetzfineart

    Western Art Week: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/western-art-week/

    Out West Art Show: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/out-west-art-show-sale/

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 272: Sweet Prairie Farm
    Mar 6 2026

    Rebecca and Shannon sit down with Jessie Bidlack of Sweet Prairie Farm to talk ranching, rendering, and the return of traditional tallow skincare.

    From pasture-raised cattle to small-batch, handcrafted balms, Jessie shares how her Central Montana homestead transforms a time-honored ingredient into nourishing, value-added products. We also dive into raising heritage livestock with intention, sustainable farm practices, and what it takes to build a business rooted in the land.

    Sweet Prairie Farm: https://sweetprairiefarm.org/index.html

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    1 hr and 10 mins
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