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Some Great Falls businesses are more than just places to shop. They're part of the community's story! This week on We're No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon are joined by Debbie and Nicole from The Popcorn Colonel to talk about one of Great Falls' most legendary local businesses. For nearly 25 years, this family-owned favorite has been keeping Great Falls snackers happy with gourmet popcorn, recipes dating back to 1931, and more than a dozen flavors. From classic caramel corn to the beloved Montana Mix and creative monthly specials, there's a little something for everyone. We're talking popcorn, local history, and the legacy of a Great Falls institution that's become much more than just a place to grab a snack. Grab a bag of your favorite flavor and tune in. This episode is sure to be mmm, tasty! Learn more about The Popcorn Colonel at thepopcorncolonel.com.

Things are getting spooky in Great Falls! Tianta and Liz from Act Normal Theatre join us to talk about their upcoming production, Night Terrors: Four Gothic Tales, bringing four chilling stories to life inside the historic Ursuline Centre. We also get to know Act Normal Theatre, a local theatre company that's been entertaining Great Falls since 2013 with everything from murder mystery dinner theatre to comedies and creepy dramas. Find out what makes this group tick and why you should get out and experience some live theatre! Learn more about Act Normal Theatre on Facebook and find tickets at actnormal.ludus.com.

There's a new maestro in town! We're joined by Robert Kahn, the new Music Director of the Great Falls Symphony, and the Symphony's Marketing Director, Tia, to talk about Robert's journey to Great Falls, his impressive musical background, and what's in store for the Symphony's 68th season. From classical favorites and The Nutcracker to Jurassic Park with a live orchestra, there's plenty to get excited about! Get to know the man behind the baton and discover why this new chapter of the Great Falls Symphony is music to our ears. Explore the season and get tickets at gfsymphony.org.

Grim Tales 2.0 We're heading back to the grim side of Great Falls history! Ashleigh from The History Museum joins Rebecca and Shannon with sneak peeks at some new true, terrible, and chilling tales from Great Falls' past—and the real places where they happened. If Episode 202 left you wanting more murder, mystery and unsettling local history, you're in luck. Ashleigh also shares how you can experience the stories for yourself during The History Museum's Grim Tales Walking Tour this October. Grim Tales Walking Tour Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 6–7:20 p.m. The History Museum, 422 2nd St. S. Members: $10 | Non-members: $15 Advance registration required by 5 p.m. October 6 Call 406-452-3462 or visit The History Museum to register. The tour happens after dark and in all weather, so dress accordingly—and be prepared for stories involving death, murder, suicide and prostitution. Also mentioned: TerraCotta Quest: https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/terra-cotta-quest

Great Falls has art in some unexpected places, including the windows of a downtown parking garage. On Episode 301, Rebecca and Shannon are joined by artists Kyle Daugherty and Liz Lauver, Great Falls Montana Tourism's Content and Events Director, to talk about the Great Falls Urban Art Project. They share how the project got started, how it works, their own installations, and how rotating public art adds to Great Falls' creative culture. The newest Urban Art Project installation is dedicated to Dan Price, a friend and avid supporter of the arts. Reception: • Saturday, September 26 at 5 p.m. • 315 1st Avenue South, followed by a celebration at KellerGeist • Appetizers, cake, no-host bar, open mic and music from Natalie and Cameron Nicolson Learn more and follow the Great Falls Urban Art Project: https://www.facebook.com/GFUrbanArtProject IG: @LizLauver and @nonayme85

We're celebrating Episode 300 with returning guests Duane Braaten and Jessica Nebel from the C.M. Russell Museum! They join Rebecca and Shannon to talk about Charlie Russell's Legacy: Celebrating 100 Years, a once-in-a-century celebration happening the weekend of October 10th 2026 in Great Falls. From live music, food and Traditional Native Games to art, speakers, family activities and a special Legacy Exhibition and Sale, the day honors 100 years of Charlie Russell's enduring influence on Western art and culture. Plus, hear what's planned for the Next Generation Art Showcase and how the celebration looks beyond Russell's past to the artists carrying Western art forward.   Schedule of events: https://cmrussell.org/meet-charlie/legacy/charlie-russell-legacy-schedule/

Oktoberfest is taking over downtown Great Falls! Dan Morano of Annie's Tap House is back with Rebecca and Shannon to talk German beer, food, firkins and how downtown businesses are teaming up to celebrate Oktoberfest Great Falls style. Kick things off Thursday, September 24 with the Firkin Crawl: • 6 p.m. — Celtic Cowboy • 6:45 p.m. — Annie's Tap House • 7:30 p.m. — KellerGeist Then come back Friday, September 25 at 5 p.m. for Oktoberfest in the 100 block of Central Avenue, featuring Oktoberfest beers, German-inspired food, live music, a stein hoist, keg roll, Hammerschlagen and more. Listen to find out what exactly a firkin is, the difference between Märzen and Festbier, and why you might want to make a weekend out of Oktoberfest in Great Falls. Prost!

Rebecca has invented something Great Falls didn't know it needed: a handheld breakfast burrito bracket. This week on We're No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon break down the rules of what qualifies as a true handheld or "walking" breakfast burrito, the Great Falls contenders that have made the bracket so far, and which burritos are advancing to the next round.

Rebecca and Shannon sit down with historian James Grant to talk about Voices of Our Ancestors: The Archival Records of St. Peter's Mission School, a new exhibit at The History Museum in Great Falls. They explore the history of Montana's only off-reservation Catholic Indian mission boarding school, the century-old records now housed in Great Falls, and what those records can reveal about the children and families connected to St. Peter's. https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/events/exhibition-opening-voices-of-our-ancestors-the-records-of-st-peters-mission

Who you gonna call? (Great Falls) Ghostbusters! On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon are chatting with Great Falls' own Dr. Venkman and Dr. Spengler, James and Chris, about how a love of Ghostbusters turned into a way to do some good in Great Falls, Montana. From showing up in full jumpsuits and gear at community events like Trunk or Treat to their Ghostbusters Doing Good mission, James and Chris share how the Great Falls Ghostbusters are using a little fandom to bring some fun to the community, connect with kids and give back. We also talk about the reactions they get when the Ghostbusters show up around town, their Ecto-1 and, of course, some of Great Falls' paranormal lore. Come for the proton packs. Stay for the ghosts. Great Falls Ghostbusters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatfallsghostbusters/

Great Walls is back, and downtown Great Falls is about to get a whole lot more colorful! In this episode of We're No Dam Experts, Rebecca and Shannon are talking all things Great Walls, the annual mural festival bringing artists from Great Falls and around the world together to transform downtown buildings into works of art. The 8th annual Great Walls mural festival runs Sunday, August 16 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, with artists painting live throughout the week. This year's lineup includes Naomi Haverland, Great Falls artist Samantha Houston, Matley Hurd, Robert Bowen, Noe Barnett of NB Artistry, and Jeks. Watch for new murals taking shape at locations including 117 Central Avenue, 525 Central Avenue, and 201 2nd Avenue South. Since launching in 2019, Great Walls has helped turn downtown Great Falls into an ever-growing outdoor art gallery. This year's new works will join the 66 murals already found throughout downtown—and one of the best parts of festival week is getting to watch the artists create them in real time. The celebration hits the streets Thursday, August 20, from 5–8 p.m. with the free Great Walls Block Party in the alley behind the Times Square Building. Come downtown for live music, free food and drinks, and plenty of art. You'll also get to watch this year's Great Walls artists create original pieces live on large canvases, which will then be auctioned off that evening. It's a chance to meet the artists, watch them work up close, and maybe even take home an original piece from an artist whose mural you've been watching come to life all week. The Block Party is free and open to all ages. Whether you plan a trip around the festival or stumble across an artist at work while exploring downtown, Great Walls is a pretty great excuse to wander Great Falls, discover some incredible public art, and see a new side of Montana's Basecamp for Art & Adventure. Great Walls 2026: https://www.facebook.com/events/931739339955247 Block Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/1215060028362470

What brings people to Great Falls? For more than 130 new medical students each year, it's the opportunity to begin their journey toward becoming a physician. In this episode, Rebecca and Shannon explore the growing presence of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine's Montana campus and what it means for Great Falls. Rebecca shares her experience attending this year's White Coat Ceremony, and we talk about meeting students, parents, and families discovering our community for the first time. From choosing Great Falls for medical school to finding favorite local spots and settling into life here, it's a conversation about education, community, and one of the many reasons people are coming to Great Falls. Whether you're curious about Touro, considering a visit, or simply interested in the exciting things happening in our community, join us for a conversation about how Great Falls is helping shape the next generation of physicians while making a lasting impression on those who come here. Touro: https://tourocom.touro.edu/do/campus-life/great-falls/

What happens when you start exploring your own hometown like a tourist? This week, Rebecca and Shannon sit down with longtime Great Falls resident and local adventurer Jeanna LaVerdure (@jeanna_and_the_jets) to talk about discovering the hidden gems that make Great Falls, Montana, such a fun place to explore. From favorite parks and the annual Great Walls mural festival to creating incredible duct tape art and even having a coffee drink named in her honor, Jeanna proves you don't have to travel far to find adventure. Whether you're planning a visit to Great Falls or looking for fresh inspiration to explore your own backyard, this episode is packed with art, local stories, and plenty of laughs. Find her on IG: jeanna_and_the_jets  Ask for the Special at Hero's Rise in Great Falls: https://heroesrisecoffee.com/

Lights, camera... Great Falls! 🎬 Did you know Great Falls, Montana has been the backdrop for feature films, documentaries, television shows, and commercials over the years? In this episode of We're No Dam Experts, hosts Rebecca and Shannon take a fun trip through Great Falls' film history, sharing some of the movies and TV shows that have been filmed here, behind-the-scenes stories, and a few surprises along the way. They also chat about SetJetters, the app that helps travelers visit real filming locations from their favorite movies and TV shows, and share how more Great Falls filming locations will soon be added—making it even easier for film fans to explore the city through the lens of the big screen. Whether you're a movie buff, planning a Montana vacation, or just love discovering unexpected stories about Great Falls, this episode is packed with fun film trivia, local history, and plenty of reasons to see the Electric City in a whole new way. Topics include: Movies and TV shows filmed in Great Falls, Montana Great Falls filming locations The SetJetters app Montana film tourism Behind-the-scenes stories from local productions Fun facts about Great Falls' connection to film Setjetters: https://setjetters.com/

Ready for one of the most exciting sports you've probably never seen? This week, Rebecca and Shannon are joined by Indian Horse Relay superfan Susan Green to talk all things Indian Horse Relays—from lightning-fast horse exchanges and fearless riders to the strategy, teamwork, and edge-of-your-seat action that keeps fans coming back year after year. If you're heading to the 1st Little Shell Tribe Indian Horse Relays at Montana ExpoPark in Great Falls on July 25–26, 2026 or you're just wondering what all the excitement is about, this episode is your crash course. Susan shares how she fell in love with the sport, what first-time spectators should watch for, and why once you see an Indian Horse Relay, you'll be hooked. Indian Horse Relays in Great Falls: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/event/little-shell-tribe-indian-horse-relay/ Horse Nation: https://horsenationsindianrelay.com/