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Bill Foley

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

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Podcast No. 26: Arie Grey

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2022/11/23

Arie Grey has been the head football coach at Butte High for the past 15 seasons. He led the Bulldogs to the Class AA State title in 2012. He also coaches the boys' and girls' track teams. Grey grew up in Deer Lodge and starred for the Powell County Wardens. He then ran track and played football for the Bobcats at Montana State. After a short stay in Kalispell, Grey took over the Bulldogs in 2008. Listen in as Grey discusses growing up in Deer Lodge, his days cheering for the Montana Grizzlies,

00:09:32

Tap 'er Light Special Olympics

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2022/11/22

After refereeing the Montana Special Olympics State Games Basketball tournament, I have a new favorite player. His name is Kip, and he is awesome. 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.

00:46:23

Podcast No. 25: Tom LeProwse

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2022/11/21

Tom LeProwse, who became Butte High's 13th Diamond B in 2019, passed away at the age of 94 in May. This interview was record in September of 2019, about a month before his long-awaited induction on Silver B's Night. LeProwse is a sports legend in Butte, Bozeman and around the state of Montana. He played in the first Montana East-West Shrine Game in 1947. He was a standout football player at Montana State before becoming a legendary coach at Bozeman High School. He is a member of the Butte Sports

00:10:01

Tap 'er Light Garrison Courtney

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2022/11/17

Thanks to the documentary series "American Greed" on CNBC, Garrison Courtney is a well-known conman. He bilked defense contractors out of more than $4 million in a scam that was straight out of a spy movie. Twenty-five years ago, Garrison was my roommate at the University of Montana. Here is my take on living with a standup comedian turned weatherman turned conman. Today's bonus podcast is brought to you by Park Street Liquors. Make your story legendary. Opening music by Tim Montana. For more from

01:06:49

Podcast No. 24: Dr. Nick DiGiovine

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2022/11/16

Dr. Nick DiGiovine is a Pennsylvania native who has been practicing as an orthopedic surgeon in Butte for more than a quarter of a century. The former Notre Dame walk-on football player and assistant team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers started Montana Sports Medicine, which has been working on athlete safety for most of Dr. DiGiovine's time in town. Dr. DiGiovine is retiring next month. While we hate to see him go, we know that Dr. DiGiovine will leave a strong legacy of safety and common

00:11:05

Tap 'er Light Marcus Miller Oredigger Killer

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2022/11/15

The Marcus Miller Oredigger Killer Game was the craziest football game I ever covered in all my years as a sportswriter. Montana Tech dominated the state sheet, but Carroll College won 17-14 on Nov. 10. 2007 in Helena. Miller, a 2019 inductee into the Saints Athletic Hall of Fame, scored all 17 Carroll points. He returned two interceptions for touchdowns, booted two extra points and kicked the game-winning field goal. Now 15 years later, that still stings the Orediggers. It probably always

01:16:43

Podcast No. 23: Bob Green

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2022/11/14

It's been 12 years since Bob Green retired as the head coach of the Montana Tech football team. He is still synonymous with Oredigger football. He always will be. Green led the Orediggers for 24 seasons. His teams won a ton of games and Frontier Conference titles, and he had radio, television and newspaper audiences laughing along the way. At 73, Green is still the same guy who moved to Butte after he was hired by Tech in December of 1986. He is not only a great Oredigger character, he is a true

01:15:34

Podcast No. 22: Brodie Kelly

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2022/11/11

Next month, Brodie Kelly will begin his 19th season as head coach of the Butte Central boys' basketball team. The only high school coach to win more games in Butte is legendary Butte High coach Swede Dahlberg. In his first 18 season, Kelly led the Maroons to the Class A State tournament 16 times. His Maroons shared the state title with Hardin in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maroons won it outright, beating Lewistown in a title game for the ages last March in Missoula. Today we catch up

00:09:22

Tap 'er Light Packers fans

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2022/11/10

Just as it appears that the Chicago Bears fans might finally be emerging from a 30-year run in Football Hell, Green Bay Packers fans are spiraling down into some really hard times. I will be here to laugh at them along the way. 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.

01:27:52

Podcast No. 21: Jesse Laslovich

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2022/11/09

Jesse Laslovich was sworn in as United States Attorney for the District of Montana earlier this year. His confirmation came even after he called the fifth foul on Butte Central's Kyle Holter in the Class A State championship basketball game in Missoula. Laslovich is one of the best high school and college basketball officials around. He is also one of the best people. Laslovich is part of a huge Anaconda family and the son of the late, great Tony Laslovich. In this podcast, we discuss growing up a

00:11:16

Tap 'er Light sports officials

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2022/11/08

Yelling at officials is usually a waste of time that only makes you look like an idiot. Also, you should consider signing up to be an official. They are going away at an alarming rate. 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.

01:00:41

Podcast No. 20: Hattie Thatcher

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2022/11/04

Hattie Thatcher is the first Thatcher to appear on the ButteCast. She will not be the last. Hattie was a standout athlete in volleyball, basketball and softball at Butte High. She was a member of the 2011 Class AA State champion Bulldog softball team. She also left Montana Tech as the all-time leader in assists and steals of the women's basketball program. Now, Hattie represents District 3 on the Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners. Today's podcast is brought to. you by Thriftway Super Stops

01:06:03

Podcast No. 19: Kellie Johnson-Mead

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2022/11/03

To this day, she is simply known by her initials, KJ. Kellie Johnson-Mead was a superstar in basketball, volleyball and softball at Butte Central before taking her hoop game to Illinois State. Today, KJ works at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico. She is a human performance advisor for special operations. Listen in as KJ discusses why Meg Murphy is such a great coach, what it was like to score 42 points against Whitehall and her days coaching at the Air Force Prep School. Today's podcast is

01:14:03

Podcast No. 18: Mike Anderson

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2022/11/02

After 44 years as a basketball official, Mike Anderson is hanging up the whistle. Well, kind of. He will still work some junior high games to help train officials for tomorrow. Mike refereed in high school as well as at the college level in the Frontier Conference and Big Sky Conference. He and his wife, Michele, raised four successful children, including Butte High Bulldog and Montana Grizzly legend Colt Anderson. Listen in as Mike discusses his long career, learning from his mentors, chasing

00:09:35

Tap 'er Light Arch Ecker

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2022/11/01

Arch Ecker, aka "The Archean," was a larger-than-life character who left his mark in his 16 years in the Mining City. He left his mark everywhere he called home in his 56 years on this planet. Arch left us way too soon. But he also showed us all how to live life to its fullest. He showed us how to live the dream. 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,

00:10:18

Tap 'er Light: Jethro Bodine and gun control

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2022/10/27

I live down the street from a real-life feud. It is Hatfield vs. McCoy level feud, and it worries neighbors and police that it could escalate into some real violence. Today's bonus 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 ButteCast.com.

01:17:23

Podcast No. 17 John Emeigh

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2022/10/26

John Emeigh is known as "Mr. Butte," the upbeat KXLF TV reporter who always seems to have fun. KXLF views feel like they know John, and the cool thing is that they do. The John Emeigh you see on the television is the same John Emeigh you see at the grocery store. He is a singer/song writer, an actor and an author. He is also a blast to talk to. 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

00:09:28

Tap 'er Light: Football regret will last a lifetime

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2022/10/25

I quit playing football after my freshman season in football. I would give everything I have to go back and stick it out. 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.

01:14:57

Podcast No. 16: Leo McCarthy

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2022/10/24

Simply put, Leo McCarthy is my hero. Not only is he one of the best friends a guy could ever have, he is one of the best people to ever walk the planet. In the aftermath of his daughter Mariah's death on Oct. 28, 2007, McCarthy, his wife Janice and daughter Jenna started Mariah's Challenge, which rewards young men and women who do not drink underage and do not drink and drive. To date, the scholarship has given out more than $400,000. My oldest daughter is one of Mariah's Messengers, and I could not

01:49:23

Podcast No. 15: Matt Luedtke

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2022/10/21

Butte High boys' basketball coach Matt Luedtke will begin his fourth season with the Bulldogs in a little over a month. His first three campaigns ended at the Class AA State tournament. The 2000 Montana Gatorade Player of the Year from Ronan, Luedtke was the first player to sign with the Butte Daredevils of the CBA. He played several years professionally, and now he dominates in the KC League. Well, at least on the offensive end. Luedte also started the UpTop travel basketball program. This year,

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