Born in Iowa, Michael became a Montanan in his early teens when his family moved to the Gallatin Valley. Foth -rhymes with both - started his broadcast career while in high school, working part-time at an AM religious station in Belgrade. Over the years, his work path allowed him opportunities in Salt Lake City, Denver, and southern Minnesota. Michael returned to the airwaves in Billings in 2005 and has been with Townsquare Media, Billings since 2017. Interests: reading (mostly fiction), history, gardening, cooking, fishing, motorcycles, playing blackjack, and hanging out with his family. Favorite foods: smoked meats, steak, seafood, thin-crust pizza. Movies he's watched more than 10 times: Family Vacation, Happy Gilmore, Tommy Boy. Ideal vacation: Any place with a beach, pool, and palm trees. Favorite part of this job: Everyone has a unique story, and Michael loves finding those interesting stories and sharing them with our listeners and readers. Music: A rocker at heart, Michael enjoys all styles of music from classic country to pop. Personal stuff: "#Dad Life" is what it's all about for Michael. Married since 2010, he has three older step-kids and two younger girls who have him completely wrapped around their fingers. Three dogs and a cat round out their household.
Michael Foth
Tap Them? These Common Montana Trees are Full of Syrup Sap
Real maple syrup is expensive and Montana doesn't have many maple trees. However, the box elder tree is found across the state and it's sap can be boiled down to syrup that tastes very similar to maple syrup.
Live Life with Yolo: Adopt Him Today in Billings
Don't pass on the opportunity to adopt this energetic two-year-old Red Heeler mix at Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter. Yolo is our featured Wet Nose Wednesday Pet of the week.
Cowboy Up. Iconic Montana Bar in Miles City is For Sale
The historic Montana Bar and Tubb's Pub in Miles City seems like a bargain at under $1 million. Buy it now, and you could be the star of the bar just in time for Bucking Horse weekend.
Will it be Mayhem in Montana for the 2044 Solar Eclipse?
Canada and Montana will essentially be the only spots to view the next total solar eclipse in North America. Will tiny towns from the Hi-Line to Baker be ready for potentially hundreds of thousands of visitors?
Mystery in Montana: The Disappearance of Nyleen Kay Marshall
During a family picnic in the Elkhorn Mountains in 1983, 4-year-old Nyleen Marshall disappeared. Despite a creepy anonymous letter and pay phone calls from Wisconsin, her case remains unsolved.
Popular Sandwich Shop Closing it’s Billings West End Location
Don't worry, Chalet Market fans... the downtown location remains open. The owners have teased the possibility of a new West End location too.
World’s Largest Trophy Belt Buckle is in Billings, Montana
We've always wanted a "World's Largest" item in Billings. This one fits just right.
Montana: Don’t Make this Expensive Mistake on Eclipse Day
Weather permitting, residents in southeast Montana will witness approximately 40% of the solar eclipse on Monday. Here's how to not ruin your phone getting a picture.
Paranormal Cirque is Coming to Billings. This One is NOT for Kids
Two circus shows are coming to Billings in April. The Big Top will be going up soon at Rimrock Mall, and this show is Rated R.
Finally, Some Good News About Montanan’s Driving Habits
Montana is consistently ranked at the top of the list for highway fatalities, but there is a glimmer of good news about our driving habits.
A Billings Restaurant Favorite Opening New Coffee Cafe Downtown
We caught up with co-owner Jen Marble, who shared the exciting news that The Marble Table is opening a new coffee shop/cafe called the Marble Coffee Company in Downtown Billings.
Montana’s Last Brothel Closed in 1973. Meet ‘Big Dorothy’
Prostitution has been illegal in Montana since 1917, yet somehow this Helena bordello in Last Chance Gulch operated openly for 56 more years.