Bear With Us Podcast

About Bear With Us Podcast

Join hosts Sara and Julea as they explore the people, places, and stories that make Montana’s Hi-Line unforgettable. Bear With Us is a podcast from Bear Paw Development that highlights the charm, culture, and community spirit across five counties and two tribal nations in North Central Montana. From hometown heroes and local legends to quirky events and hidden gems, each episode offers a fresh perspective on life along the Hi-Line. Whether you’re a longtime local or just curious about this vast and beautiful region, you’re invited to laugh, learn, and discover what makes this place more than just a dot on the map. And don’t worry—there are zero bears. Probably.

Publisher

Bear Paw Development Corporation

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jul 2025

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026

   The Stories Behind the Projects, The People Behind the Stories, One Year of Bear With Us, an interview with Bear Paw Development

   For one year, Bear With Us has been sharing the people, projects, and ideas making a difference across north central Montana. In this special anniversary episode, we take a look back at where the podcast began, some of our favorite conversations and memorable moments, and the stories behind the projects we’ve had the opportunity to highlight. We talk about why storytelling matters in economic development, the incredible people who are helping their communities thrive, the power of partnership...

2. 

   8 Jun 2026

   Silver Screens & Small Town Dreams: An Interview With Conrad Wendland

   In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Conrad Wendland, owner of the historic Hi-line Theater in Rudyard, Montana. From working on film sets in Los Angeles to returning home to farm and revive a beloved small-town movie theater, Conrad shares his incredible journey and passion for storytelling, community, and preserving rural Montana traditions. We talk about: The history of the Hi-line Theater Mystery Movie Wednesdays Fossil Fest in Rudyard The magic of movie theaters in small t...

3. 

   1 Apr 2026

   Investing in Students, Investing in Community: An Interview With Melanie Skoyen

   🎙️ Bear With Us Podcast | MSU Northern, Morgan Hall & Building the Future Welcome back to Bear With Us, the podcast from Bear Paw Development where we highlight the people, projects, and partnerships shaping North Central Montana. In this episode, Julea is joined by guest co-host Stephanie Larson to talk all things MSU Northern—from student experiences to the powerful impact of investing in higher education. They sit down with Melanie Skoyen, Managing Director of the Northern Alumni Fou...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

23,283

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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