Personality, writer, foodie, music lover, traveler, history buff, baseball fan, and beer-snob from Wyoming.
Rick Roddam
14th Annual “Pet-O-Ween” Costume Contest is Coming Up Saturday at Shipton’s Big R West
If your four legged friends like to dress up for Halloween, come show them off this Saturday at Shipton's Big R West on 2600 Gable Road for their annual Pet-O-Ween Indoor Pet Show and Costume Contest.
The event is open to dogs, cats and critters of all sizes (we had a lizard last year)...
The Burger Dive Signs On For Billings Baconfest
Billings Baconfest just got even better. Today, the Burger Dive signed on to serve samples at our big event on Saturday November 15th at the Holiday Inn Montana Convention Center.
The Burger Dive is no stranger to food festivals. Last year, their "Blackended Sabbath" burger won the prestigious nationwide Burger Bash competition in Miami, Florida...
Another Taste of Billings Baconfest
By now, you've probably heard us talking a lot about Billings Baconfest. Here's another taste of what's cooking at the Holiday Inn Montana Convention Center on November 15th.
The Billings Food Bank will be on hand handing out free Baconfest t-shirts to the first 500 people who donate a can or non perishable food item ($$ is always welcome and so are turkeys)...
Comedian Tom Green Announces Billings Shows
Remember the late 90's when Tom Green's zany antics shocked audiences on MTV? The funny man's unique brand of humor led to several movie roles, then he married Drew Barrymore and got diagnosed with testicular cancer.
These days, the Freddy Got Fingered star is hosting a new series on AXS TV and touring the country with his stand up act...
2014 Oktoberfest Pub Golf Classic Pictures
Thanks to everyone who partied with us at the Oktoberfest Pub Golf Classic. Our teams began early Saturday morning at The Den, then bar hopped to eight more watering holes (The Alpine Casino, the Rendezvous, The Reno Club, Tiny's Tavern, Andy's Bar, Bugz's, The Play Inn and the Stadium Club)...
Could Montana Host the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Last week, the brilliant John Oliver presented an interesting segment about the 2022 Winter Olympics on his popular HBO Show "Last Week Tonight" (watch the clip here).
Thanks to the outrageous demands made by the International Olympic Committee, nobody wants to host the Winter Olympics anymore...
Montana Woman Featured on ESPN’s “World Series of Poker” Coverage
2014 has been a good year for Mikiyo Aoki. The graphic designer from Bozeman finished second in the Women's World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas. Then she set her sights on a bigger prize, the Main Event. Last night, she was one of the featured players on ESPN's "World Series of Poker" coverage...
Billings Brewers Take Gold, Silver at the Great American Beer Festival
Two Billings based microbreweries won medals this weekend at the annual Great American Beer Festival in Denver. The Montana Brewing Company's "Whitetail Wheat" bested 43 other entries to win Gold in the American Style Wheat Beer Category...
Angry Hanks Microbrewery to Close 24th Street Location
Beer lovers in Billings are mourning the loss of a popular watering hole. Angry Hank's Microbrewery recently announced they will be closing their location on 24th Street and First Avenue at the end of the month. Their second downtown Billings location on 30th Street will remain open...
Oktoberfest Pub Golf Registrations Are Now Only $10 Per Team Through the Weekend
Let's get ready to stumble. The 2014 Oktoberfest Pub Golf Tournament is coming up next Saturday and here's your chance to play for only $10 a team.
Now through Sunday October 5th, Pub Golf green fees have been slashed to two bucks per player...
Chuck a Pumpkin at the Sartorie Farms’ “Pumpin Palooza” Charity Fundraiser This Saturday
If you can make it out to Sartorie Farms this weekend, they've got a cool charity event on Saturday from Noon to 4 pm called "Pumpkin Palooza".
Here's how it works: You'll have the chance to step up and chuck a pumpkin on the Pumpkin Palooza field...
Weird Wednesday — Do Celebrity Endorsements Influence You?
This morning, Mark and Paul opened up the phones for your opinions about celebrities who endorse products. Do they make you more likely, or in some cases less likely, to buy a product?
Interestingly, we have several women call in to profess their love for Sam Elliot...