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The ButteCast with Bill Foley

Bill Foley

Let"s get to know some of the characters who make Butte, Montana the "Richest Hill on Earth."

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01:15:38

Podcast No. 39: Shawn Wetzel

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2023/01/04

Shawn Wetzel is the unofficial mayor of Montana. That should probably become an official title. Listen in as the sixth generation Montanan talks about his legendary grandfather, Walter "Blackie" Wetzel. Listen as he talks about how he treats every person like he has known him for years. Listen as he discusses his long road to the Mining City. Today's podcast is brought to. you by Thriftway Super Stops. Join the Thriftway Loyalty Club today and save big. Intro music by Tim Montana. For more from the

00:08:55

Tap 'er Light Kevin Dennehy

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2023/01/03

Kevin Denny left us too soon on Christmas Day. That loss will be felt in the Mining City for decades to come. Listen in for a nod to the great James "Gus" Janhunen, too. Today's bonus podcast is brought to you by Park Street Liquors. Make your story legendary. Opening music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.

01:01:32

Podcast No. 38: Father Patrick Beretta

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2022/12/30

Father Patrick Beretta was born and raised in Paris. He was educated in France, Ireland and Italy. He also owned fine-dining restaurants in Southern California. Yes, Father Beretta just might be the most interesting man in town. He could star in his own Dos Equis commercial. Listen in as Father Beretta discusses his education to become a Roman Catholic priest. Listen as he talks about his brief 22-year leave of absence that led to him joining the restaurant industry. Listen to him describe his road

01:22:58

Podcast No. 37: Tommy Mellott

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2022/12/28

You might know him as "Touchdown Tommy," but Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott is about so much more than scoring touchdowns. Listen in as one of the greatest Butte High Bulldogs of all time discusses his career with the Bulldogs, playing quarterback for the Bobcats, what it is like to be saddled with that nickname and his viral words following the Cat-Griz Game. Today's podcast is brought to you by Casagranda's Steakhouse. Eat where the locals eat. Intro music by Tim Montana. For more from

00:09:51

Tap 'er Light 2022

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2022/12/27

Dougie Peoples' huge performances in the Class A State championship game is the story of the year. But it had some competition. Today's bonus podcast is brought to you by Park Street Liquors. Make your story legendary. Opening music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.

01:29:59

Podcast No. 36: Meg Murphy

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2022/12/22

Whether you are talking about an athlete or a coach, nobody was better than Meg Murphy when it comes to girls' and women's sports in the Mining City. She was part of three team state titles (two in track and one in basketball) in her playing days at Butte Central. As a coach, she led the Maroons to five state titles in two sports (1997, 1999 and 2000 in softball and 2011 and 2016 in basketball). Murphy retired following the 2021-22 season. Listen in as she discusses her playing and coaching days and

00:09:16

Tap 'er Light Big Sandy Coach Thomas Dilworth

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2022/12/20

Thomas Dilworth, a boys' basketball coach in Big Sandy, Montana was apparently sidelined because he shared his story about battling mental illness and depression with his players. That really pisses me off. Today's bonus podcast is brought to you by Park Street Liquors. Make your story legendary. Opening music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.

01:09:41

Podcast No. 35: Tom O'Neill

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2022/12/20

A longtime radio man and musician in the Mining City, Tom O'Neill is also the older brother of world-famous former Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill. Known affectionately as "Tommy O," the older O'Neill is the public-address announcer for the Butte Central Maroons, Butte High Bulldogs and Montana Tech Orediggers. He is a member of Butte's middle-aged sensation High Ore Road, which will be playing New Year's Eve at the McQueen Club. Listen in to learn how Tommy O got into radio, the long list of bands he has

01:02:29

Podcast No. 34: Sheriff Lester

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2022/12/15

Sheriff Ed Lester has been working in law enforcement in Butte for 33 years, the last 10 of which he has served as sheriff. Listen in as the 1984 Butte Central graduate talks about his days in law enforcement, his days as an athlete and what it was like to watch his son be part of a state and regional American Legion baseball championship. 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

01:27:35

Podcast No. 33: Luke Powers

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2022/12/14

Luke Powers is entering his third year as the head coach of the Belgrade boys' basketball program. The 2002 Butte High graduate also coached four seasons at his alma mater. Listen in as Powers discusses his days as an athlete at Butte High, his coaching beginning in North Dakota and his new outlook on basketball — and life — after leaving the Bulldogs. Today's podcast is brought to. you by Thriftway Super Stops. Join the Thriftway Loyalty Club today and save big. Intro music by Tim Montana. For more

00:08:53

Tap 'er Light new referees

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2022/12/13

As of about three weeks ago, I am a member of the Montana Officials Association to referee basketball. I have to say, so far I am having a blast. Today's bonus podcast is brought to you by Park Street Liquors. Make your story legendary. Opening music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.

01:22:18

Podcast No. 32: Jim Street

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2022/12/09

Coach Jim Street is a true Butte legend. He led the Bulldogs to 15 Class AA State titles in wrestling. That includes 13 straight from 1980 through 1992. Coach Street was also a standout on Butte High's undefeated 1964 state championship football team. Listen in as Coach Street discusses his great influences, his great teams and his so many great wrestlers. Today's episode is brought to you by Markovich Construction Inc. When performance counts, count on Markovich Construction. Opening music by Tim

01:09:02

Podcast No. 31: Johnny Robbins

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2022/12/07

Johnny Robbins is the new owner of Butte Sports. The Butte native is jumping into the new gig with some great enthusiasm. Listen in as Robbins talks about his plans for the website, which is in its 11th year covering sports in the Mining City. 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.

00:08:51

Tap 'er Light: An assist from Tommy

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2022/12/06

Growing an audience is hard. Unless you write about Tommy Mellott. Today's bonus podcast is brought to you by Park Street Liquors. Make your story legendary. Opening music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.

01:01:58

Podcast No. 30: Jake Larson

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2022/12/05

Jake Larson was one of the great athletes Butte has ever produced. He also had the reputation of being a bit of a problem child. Listen in as Jake talks about his playing days, which still continue on the softball field. Listen as he gives an honest assessment of his work ethic, or lack thereof, that accompanied his natural ability. Listen to hear Jake's plans for the Copper Cages, an indoor baseball facility that he recently opened. The Copper Cages are located at 1609 Harrison avenue. Call (406)

00:08:21

Tap 'er Light Sonny Holland

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2022/12/04

Legendary Montana State football coach and all-around nice guy Sonny Holland passed away Saturday night at the age of 84. Here is a column I wrote about the coach after I finally got to meet him in January of 2017. Today's episode is brought to you by Markovich Construction Inc. When performance counts, count on Markovich Construction. Opening music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.

01:18:38

Podcast No. 29: Bruce Sayler

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2022/12/02

Bruce Sayler has been covering sports as a writer for 50 years, with all but a few of them coming in the Mining City. He is a Missoula native, but he has lived the majority of his life right here in Butte, America, where he set the standard for covering local sports around the state. 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

01:06:14

Podcast No. 28: Deann Johnson

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2022/11/30

Deann Johnson is universally known as D.J. She was a star basketball player at Butte High and Montana Tech, and she was inducted into the Butte Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. A physical therapist with St. James Healthcare, D.J. has also been a member of the Montana Officials Association, refereeing basketball for in the Butte pool for the better part of two decades. Listen in as D.J. discusses her playing days, the call to the Butte Sports Hall of Fame and her rewarding job. Today's episode is brought

00:10:16

Tap 'er Light Cats and Griz

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2022/11/29

Tommy Mellott's words following Cat-Griz game were so much more than sportsmanship. They were sounding an alarm. Today's bonus podcast is brought to you by Park Street Liquors. Make your story legendary. Opening music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to ButteCast.com.

01:18:48

Podcast No. 27: Tom Roberts

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2022/11/28

Tom Roberts was inducted into the Butte Sports Hall of Fame in 2022. He was an outstanding athlete, who was a standout in track at Butte High, Montana Tech and the University of Montana. He was also a championship-winning coach and a longtime sports official. Today's podcast is brought to. you by Thriftway Super Stops. Join the Thriftway Loyalty Club today and save big. Intro music by Tim Montana. For more from the Elk Park native, go to timmontana.com. For more from Bill Foley, go to

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