• #181-Truth, Trauma, and Transformation
    Nov 12 2026

    In this special episode of Big Sky, Small World, we listen in on the live-recorded podcast from November 9th, as part of the event "Truth, Trauma, and Transformation: The Legacy of Native Boarding Schools and Paths to Healing" here on Campus. In it, Dr. Alan Hanses talks with Dr. Cherith Smith (Sičáŋǧu Lakota Oyate), Pharm.D., of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and Piikani Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy, and the University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy. Also included are Josiah Hugs, a citizen of Crow Nation, addiction counselor and Native American Liaison at the Billings Clinic; Noel Twoleggins, a citizen and leader of Crow Nation; and Kevin Sandoval, Assistant Director of Academic Support at Carroll College, Crow Nation. Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communication Center. Our Theme music is by Alex Coulter, a Carroll College alum and admissions team member.

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    52 mins
  • #180-The Small Things
    Nov 10 2026

    In this episode, Rylie brings back Echoes of the Past and interviews Cody Ott, Sofia Paris, and Scotta Rudolph. Together, they talk about life-changing events that made them who they are today and why. Then Alyssa Lavery interviews author Edrienne "Cindy" Kittredge about her past and her book Crossing Bird Creek: A Land Ethic for Montana and the New West. Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communications Center. Our theme music is by Alex Coulter, a Carroll College alum and current admissions team member.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • #178-Hobbes on Hobbes (and Calvin I guess)
    Nov 5 2026

    In this episode, we start with another segment of The Niche with Emily. In it, she interviews Harper Coleman about her obsession: the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. Harper talks about why it was her favorite, her grandfather and his life, and how special the comic is to her. Then it's on to teh Academic Scholarship Livecast, where our podcast team sits down with potential incoming freshmen attending the event. Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communications Center. Our theme music is by Alex Coulter, a Carroll College alum and admissions team legend.

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    41 mins
  • #178-Life Unfiltered
    Nov 4 2026

    In this episode, Alyssa is back with Split Life, this time sitting down with Grayson Conklin, where they talk about everything from campus living to what they've been up to recently. Then, it's on to Who Am I?, Who are You? with Rylie, where she interviews her friend and teammate on the volleyball team, Grace Wagner, about how she has changed and grown as an athlete over the years. Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communications Center. Our theme music is by Alex Coulter, a Carroll College alum and admissions team legend.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • #177-Swinging for the Fences
    Oct 28 2026

    In this episode, it's a special segment of Beyond the Buzzer, instead called Beyond the Whistle with Owen. In it, he covers soccer instead of basketball while debriefing the World Cup. Then it's on to the much-awaited second episode of Turn Up The Heat with Ben; this time he's talking campus hot takes with Wyatt Ehredt. Together they go over the last guest's hot takes, and Wyatt adds some new ones to the mix. Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communications Center. Our theme music is by Alex Coulter, a Carroll College alum and admissions team legend.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • #176-More Power
    Oct 23 2026

    In this episode, Zane Schnackenberg debuts his segment, Novice Analyst, where his impressive background as a young wrestler guides his debrief of UFC fights. Then it's on to Saints This Week with Brooke and her new co-host, Kimber Kotesky, to catch you up on all Saints sports from the last two weeks. Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communication Center. Our theme music is by Alex Coulter, a Carroll College alum and admissions counselor.

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    27 mins
  • #175-Injury and Identity
    Oct 20 2026

    In this episode, Rebecca Middleton debuts her segment, Everything, Everyone, by interviewing her friend Eva about her four knee injuries and the overall seven surgeries she has had to have and how she overcame them, and what advice she would give to others! Then it's on to Saints this week, where Brooke interviews Elizabeth Denny, a senior on the Carroll Basketball team, for the first-ever interview on the show! Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communications Center. Our theme music is by Alex Coulter, a Carroll College alum and admissions team member.

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    37 mins
  • #174-Mental Toughness
    Oct 15 2026

    In this episode, Kaylen Hay debuts her segment Who am I, Who are you? In it, she interviews Bridger Flemming about sports injuries, and they discuss their personal experiences dealing with them. Big Sky, Small World is sponsored by the Carroll College Communication Center. Our theme music is by Alex Coulter, a Carroll College alum and Admissions team counselor.

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    52 mins