We invite those who are passionate about their journey to share their stories, knowledge, and general life hacks! Milo is a Montana transplant originally from the Las Vegas Nevada area. Army Veteran, Armored Truck Vault Supervisor, Long Haul Trucker, Railroad Track Welder, Underground Miner, and Breakfast Burrito Connoisseur/Entrepreneur, his blue collar runs deep. After years of consuming history books, food truck fare, and good conversations with a deep love of learning new things it seemed natural to document and share... and the “The Big Fat Podcast" was born!
From Vision to Legacy: Dave Kem - The Documentary Spark | Ep 12 TGOTB Series
Dive into the heart of Stillwater County’s epic history with Episode 12 of The Big Fat Podcast’s "They Gazed on the Beartooths" series. Join host Milo Solomon as he sits with Dave Kem, whose quiet inspiration and support sparked a transformative documentary project, Penny Redli, the heartbeat of the Museum of the Beartooths, and filmmaker Tim Lofing, who’s weaving billions of years of geology, Crow heritage, and pioneer grit into a cinematic legacy. From a casual museum visit to a monumental community effort, discover how this project is preserving Stillwater County’s past for future generations. Like, subscribe, and share to support this historic journey!
Thank You to Penny Redli, Executive Director - Museum of the Beartooths
https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com (https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com)
Tim Lofing can be contacted through https://www.montanaoutlawproductionscom (https://www.montanaoutlawproductionscom)
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: A Documentary to Capture Stillwater County’s Soul
01:49 The Spark: Dave Kem’s Visit to the Museum
04:04 From Visit to Vision: The Documentary Idea Takes Shape
08:16 Tim Lofing Joins the Project: A Hometown Filmmaker’s Return
13:45 Building the Archive: Scanning 13,000 Images
16:04 Dave Kem’s Roots: Family History in Stillwater County Since the 1880s
26:00 Funding the Dream: Grants and Generous Support
28:44 A Legacy for the Future: Inspiring Communities Beyond Stillwater County
34:33 The Scope: From 3.2 Billion Years to Modern Times
41:34 Indigenous Insights: Interviews with Shane Doyle and Tim McCleary
45:16 A Database for Generations: Preserving Stillwater County’s Stories
48:17 Bobo Days Memories: A Post-War Celebration
53:40 Wrap-Up: Honoring Stillwater County’s History and Community
30 May 2025
Skookum Joe: Prospector’s Grit in Stillwater’s Hills | Ep 11 TGOTB Series
Joseph "Skookum" Joe Anderson's life as a Montana prospector is explored through diaries and letters, revealing his grit and impact on Stillwater County's mining history.
20 Apr 2025
Thomas Leforge: Horse Rider’s Legacy | Ep 10 - Part 2 TGOTB Series
Join us as we continue the saga of Thomas Leforge—Horse Rider—on *The Big Fat Podcast*, digging deeper into his life at the Absarokee Crow Agency. Episode 10, Part 2 of 2 in our "They Gazed on the Beartooths" series, explores Chief Blackfoot’s enigmatic burial, the Crow’s shift to farming, and the artifacts that whisper of a frontier in flux. From Mexican Joe Creek to the scouts’ road to Little Bighorn, we uncover Stillwater County’s ties to a pivotal American tale, in partnership with the Museum of the Beartooths. Like, subscribe, and share to keep these stories alive!
Thank You to Penny Redli, Executive Director - Museum of the Beartooths
https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com
**Chapter Timestamps:**
00:00 Introduction: Back at Absarokee Agency
01:00 Chief Blackfoot: A Psychic’s Tale
07:00 Absarokee Unveiled: Building a New Agency
14:00 Adobe Bricks: Crafting History by Hand
17:00 Teacher’s Scalping: A Crow Classroom Clash
22:00 Mexican Joe Creek: A Name Born in Battle
27:00 Shane Family: Roots of a Crow Legacy
33:00 Crow Scouts Enlist: The Road to Little Bighorn
44:00 Artifacts Unearthed: Beads, Buttons, and Bones
57:00 Leforge’s Fate: Survivor’s Guilt and Beyond
1:01:00 Fort Custer: A Post-Battle Outpost
1:08:00 Wrap-Up: A Living History in Stillwater
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