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The ButteCast with Bill Foley
Let's get to know some of the characters who make Butte, Montana the "Richest Hill on Earth."
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No. 210: Dave Rathgeber
Dave Rathgeber is leading the charge as Montana Tech's club hockey team returns to the ice. The Orediggers were a fan favorite and a perennial contender before…
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Tap 'er Light: Wall That Heals lives up to its name
The Wall That Heals made a stop in the Mining City last week. Hopefully, seeing that wall comforted the family and friends of the fallen soldiers. Hopefully it…
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No. 209: Mark Schulte
Mark Schulte went 28-0 as the starting quarterback of the back-to-back-to-back Class A State champion Butte Central Maroons. He is the only starting…
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Tap 'er Light: Robert Lester and Braxton Mitchell
Butte Rats Robert Lester and Braxton Mitchell should be household names after the "Columbia River Canoe Project" film. See the film for yourself for free…
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No. 208: Todd Ericson
Todd Ericson is one of the greatest athletes to ever come out of the Mining City. He was All-State two years in football and basketball for the Butte High…
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No. 207: Robert Lester returns
Robert Lester and his cousin Braxton Mitchell traveled from Butte to the Pacific Ocean by canoe. That is what the "Columbia River Canoe Project" is about. The…
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Tap 'er Light Bill Salonen
Bill Salonen passed away Aug. 13. Thanks to an appearance at the 2024 Butte Sports Hall of Fame induction, Bill left knowing he was still beloved in his old…
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No. 206: Karen Maloughney
If you live in Southwestern Montana, she just might be one of the most important people in your life — even if many people will never realize or recognize that…
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Tap 'er Light: Special Olympians just do it better
The latest edition of the Boyle's Buddies Game once again proved my long standing theory that Special Olympians just do it better. Today's bonus podcast is…
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No. 205: Rob Cox
Rob Cox played the role of Conroy in the 1992 iconic movie "A River Runs Through It." He famously told Paul Maclean that he cannot "shoot the shoots." Today…
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No. 204: Quinn and ‘Easy’
Quinn Cox and Ethan "Easy" Cunningham formed one of the greatest batteries Butte's American Legion Baseball program has seen. On Monday, each player signed a…
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Tap 'er Light: Greatest game gets better over time
For more than 40 years, I have said the 1981 Butte High vs. Butte Central game is the greatest game of all time. It turns out, I was selling the game short…
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No. 203: Spanky Spangler
Even though he was a fall guy legend for decades, we first got to know Spanky Spangler in Butte back in 2002. That is when he lit himself on fire and jumped…
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Tap 'er Light Boyle's Buddies
The Boyle's Buddies game is an example of something truly special that came out of an unspeakable tragedy. The game will be played at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at East…
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No. 202: Sister Mary Jo McDonald
Sister Mary Jo McDonald spends most of her time in Leavenworth, Kansas. That is about 1,200 miles from the Mining Ciy. That distance, however, will not stop…
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No. 201: Jeff Dahood
From the day he was born, we called him “Bino.” Soon, we will call him “Judge Jeff Dahood.” Jeff Dahood is the son of legendary Montana lawyer Wade Dahood. The…
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No. 200: George Everett
Today we celebrate the 200th episode of the ButteCast with a very special guest. George Everett is the executive director of Main Street Uptown. That is a job…
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Tap ‘er Light: One photo said it all
One photo by Josie Trudgeon made all the hard work putting on the Butte Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies worth the hard work. Today's bonus podcast is…
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Tap 'er Light: He calls me 'Guy'
Ronnie Counts is a Special Olympian and Butte sports legend. This weekend, he will receive a Special Olympian Lifetime Achievement Award from the Butte Sports…
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No. 199: Gingerbread Amy
Gingerbread Amy is the newest Butte Rat. She has only been in the Holey City since June 8 of this year, but she is already at home. She will be here for the…
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No. 198: John Amtmann
For the past 33 years, John Amtmann has taught in the biological science department at Montana Tech. He has also taught and studied Judo. Recently, John…
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Tap 'er Light Erin Popovich
When I first met Erin Popovich in 1998, it was clear she was going on to do some big things. She sure did. Next weekend, the Paralympic swimming legend will…
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No. 197: Craig Mills
Craig Mills is a 1983 graduate of Butte Central. He is known as a quality baseball umpire, and he has a stupid human trick up his sleeve. Listen in to hear…
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Tap 'er Light: An offer that could not be refused
Turning my back on Don Peoples Sr. and Pat Kearney was not an option, so I am the executive director of the Butte Sports Hall of Fame. Today's bonus podcast is…
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No. 196: KC honors Colt, Bulldogs from 1967, 1968
The sports museum that is the Knights of Columbus Hall in Butte got a whole lot better Tuesday. A sign was hung on the wall to commemorate the 1967 and 1968…
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Tap ’er Light: Shortsighted Class AA administrators
By taking away from basketball, volleyball and softball, the administrators of Montana’s Class AA high schools show that they just don’t get it. Today's bonus…
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No. 195: Brett Badovinac
Brett Badovinac is the king of giving nicknames that last a lifetime. He is also a terrific handball player. He is so good in the court, that he can't even…
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Tap 'er Light: The Comeback Player of the Year
Four years ago, we thought our son had muscular dystrophy. We figured it was just a matter of time before he was confined to a wheelchair. Today, he is having…
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No. 194: Cayde Stajcar
Cayde Stajcar is Montana's first Gatorade Player of the Year for baseball. He is also a great teammate. Listen in to hear his story. Today's podcast is brought…
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No. 193: West Side Shriners
A special edition of the ButteCast includes the four West Side Shrine for Saturday’s 77th Montana East-West Shrine Game in Billings. The West team is training…
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Tap 'er Light Jake Larson's record
For 24 years, Butte's Jake Larson held the Montana high school all-class record in the 300-meter hurdles. Gallatin's Nash Coley broke that record last month…
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No. 192: Danny Thatcher
Danny Thatcher was born to coach. You could see that even before he was an All-State center for the Butte Central football team. Coach Thatcher is the…
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Tap 'er Light: My two biggest role models
My two biggest role models growing up (and still today) are my grandpa and dad. They taught me what it means to stand on my principles. Today's bonus podcast…
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No. 191: Sgt. Michael Taapken
Sgt. Michael Taapken is a Marine who is spearheading the project that will bring the Wall That Heals to Butte for five days this August. The Wall That Heals is…
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No. 190: Zach Stenson
Zach Stenson is a highly-decorated Special Olympian and assistant coach for the Butte Miners baseball team. He is also a superfan of the Red Sox, Patriots…
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Tap 'er Light: A fitting honor for Jeff LeProwse
Without the dedication and hard work of Jeff LeProwse, there would be no American Legion Baseball in Butte. This past Saturday, the Butte program honored Jeff…
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No. 189: Renzy Kelly
Renzy Kelly is one of the longest tenured high school freshman basketball coaches in the state, if not the country. So, he has had the Jack Nicholson seats for…
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Tap 'er Light: Point and laugh at that sexist kicker
Harrison Butker has the right to spout any opinion he wants. That comes with the constitution. However, we have the right (or maybe obligation) to point out…
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No. 188: Frank O'Connor
Frank O'Connor is the Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Butte. He is also the youngest of Eileen and William "Oakie" O'Connor's six children. So…
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Tap 'er Light Jerry D'Arcy
It's been 36 years this week since my cousin Jerry D'Arcy was killed while climbing a hill in the Highlands. He was only 20 when he died, but nobody has ever…
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No. 187: Sean Eamon
Singer-song writer Sean Eamon's critically-acclaimed new album "With a Lean" was released in April. He will be playing Friday at the Covellite Theater in Butte…
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Tap 'er Light Copper City Softball
Copper City Softball has the great sport of softball back on track in the Mining City. The cool thing about that is many of the women behind the league were…
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No. 186: Tom Boyle
Tom Boyle is the third Boyle brother to appear on the ButteCast. That, however, is not indicative of his importance. Tom was a member of the Carroll College…
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Tap 'er Light: Stop buying the monorail
Too often in Butte, our leaders fall for the pie-in-the-sky schemes from the Lyle Lanleys of the world. Today's bonus podcast is brought to you by…
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No. 185: Keith Ogolin
Keith Ogling is the new manager of the Highland View Golf Course in Butte. Even though he grew up playing at the Country Club, he has a great understanding of…
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Tap 'er Light Mariah's Messengers
Next Monday, 12 outstanding young men and women will receive the 2024 Mariah Daye McCarthy Scholarship. Mariah's Challenge founder Leo McCarthy calls them…
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No. 184: The Great Butte Explosion
John Liebel, Lindsay Mulcahy and Jake Hanley were three of a handful of people who helped preserve the memory of the 58 men, three horses and dog who perished…
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Tap 'er Light Eddi Walker
Eddi Walker is a superhero. Sometimes, even superheroes need a hand. She is in Salt Lake City battling for her life. Please join her cause by making a donation…
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No. 183: Joe Gilboy
Joe Gilboy is the director of the Southwest Montana Aging and Disability Services in Butte. The agency is committed to seniors and adults with disabilities…
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No. 182: Mick Ringsak
Mick Ringsak is a longtime former business man in Butte. He has also been a mover and shaker in politics, locally and nationally. Oh, and we should be calling…
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Tap 'er Light: We can’t all be like Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler was ready to leave the Masters if his wife went into labor. I wasn't ready to leave the Montana Tech-Carroll College football game. Today's…
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No. 181: Irish Johnny
Irish Johnny grew up during troubled times in Northern Ireland. As a young boy, he dreamed of coming to Butte. Now that dream is a reality, and Johnny is the…
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Tap 'er Light: Yes, it was an illegal screen
No matter the time of the game, that illegal screen had to be called. Today's bonus podcast is brought to you by Park Street Liquors…
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No. 180: Mo Mandel
Mo Mandel will be playing the Covellite Theater in Butte on Saturday, April 13. Click here for tickets. Mo was the creator of Comedy Knockout and has appeared…
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No. 179: Peyton Waters
Butte High senior Peyton Waters will be the opener for a great comedy show Saturday, April 13 at the Covellite Theater. Peyton will go on stage with her…
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Tap 'er Light Pete Rose
Pete Rose belongs in the Hall of Fame. But if he ever goes in, he needs an interpreter to deliver his speech. Otherwise, he'll come across as a jerk. Today's…
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No. 178: Demetrius Fassas
Demetrius Fassas is a Kentucky native and Butler University graduate. He is a recovering addict who helps others achieve their dream of recovery. He is also…
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No. 177: Jim Lynch
Jim Lynch is well known as a State Farm Insurance agent. He also refereed high school football in Montana for 35 years, working with legends like Don Peoples…
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Tap 'er Light Rex Chapman
Former Kentucky and NBA star Rex Chapman's memoir, "It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me," is an honest, brave and difficult message for all of us. Please check…
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No. 176: Matt Boyle
Matt Boyle is a man who gets things done. The 2008 Butte Central graduate has always been a go-getter. He was on the basketball court when playing for Coach…