The Big Fat Podcast

Milo Solomon
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We invite those who are passionate about their journey to share their stories, knowledge, and general life hacks! Milo is a Montana transplant originally from the Las Vegas Nevada area. Army Veteran, Armored Truck Vault Supervisor, Long Haul Trucker, Railroad Track Welder, Underground Miner, and Breakfast Burrito Connoisseur/Entrepreneur, his blue collar runs deep. After years of consuming history books, food truck fare, and good conversations with a deep love of learning new things it seemed natural to document and share... and the “The Big Fat Podcast" was born!

  1. 10/14/2025 · BONUS

    From Vision to Legacy: Dave Kem - The Documentary Spark | Ep 12 TGOTB Series

    Dive into the heart of Stillwater County’s epic history with Episode 12 of The Big Fat Podcast’s "They Gazed on the Beartooths" series. Join host Milo Solomon as he sits with Dave Kem, whose quiet inspiration and support sparked a transformative documentary project, Penny Redli, the heartbeat of the Museum of the Beartooths, and filmmaker Tim Lofing, who’s weaving billions of years of geology, Crow heritage, and pioneer grit into a cinematic legacy. From a casual museum visit to a monumental community effort, discover how this project is preserving Stillwater County’s past for future generations. Like, subscribe, and share to support this historic journey! Thank You to Penny Redli, Executive Director - Museum of the Beartooths https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com Tim Lofing can be contacted through https://www.montanaoutlawproductionscom Chapter Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: A Documentary to Capture Stillwater County’s Soul01:49 The Spark: Dave Kem’s Visit to the Museum04:04 From Visit to Vision: The Documentary Idea Takes Shape08:16 Tim Lofing Joins the Project: A Hometown Filmmaker’s Return13:45 Building the Archive: Scanning 13,000 Images16:04 Dave Kem’s Roots: Family History in Stillwater County Since the 1880s26:00 Funding the Dream: Grants and Generous Support28:44 A Legacy for the Future: Inspiring Communities Beyond Stillwater County34:33 The Scope: From 3.2 Billion Years to Modern Times41:34 Indigenous Insights: Interviews with Shane Doyle and Tim McCleary45:16 A Database for Generations: Preserving Stillwater County’s Stories48:17 Bobo Days Memories: A Post-War Celebration53:40 Wrap-Up: Honoring Stillwater County’s History and Community

    55 min

  2. 05/30/2025 · BONUS

    Skookum Joe: Prospector’s Grit in Stillwater’s Hills | Ep 11 TGOTB Series

    Trek into the rugged heart of Montana with Joseph "Skookum" Joe Anderson, a sharp-eyed prospector whose boots carved trails from Stillwater’s creeks to Picket Pin’s iron claims. We sift through his diaries, letters, and the secrets he guarded like gold, revealing a life of grit, rivalry, and frontier hustle. Episode 11 of our "They Gazed on the Beartooths" series uncovers the legacy of a man who shaped Stillwater County’s mining history, in partnership with the Museum of the Beartooths. Like, subscribe, and share to keep these tales prospecting forward!   Thank You to Penny Redli, Executive Director - Museum of the Beartooths   https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com   **Chapter Timestamps:**   00:00 Introduction: Skookum Joe’s Frontier Legend   02:00 Obituary Unveiled: A Prospector’s Final Rest   09:00 Diaries of a Wanderer: Snow, Sweat, and Stillwater   15:00 Encounters with Legends: Leforge and Hamilton   20:00 Pack Horse Trails: A Prospector’s Rugged Life   26:00 Picket Pin Road: Building a Miner’s Path   34:00 Secret Claims: The Lost Lode Mystery   41:00 Letters to O’Donnell: A Partnership in Ink   53:00 Heartache and Legacy: Skookum’s Final Days   1:01:00 Mining’s Last Echoes: Stillwater’s Enduring History   1:08:00 Wrap-Up: Preserving Skookum Joe’s Story

    1h 22m

  3. 04/20/2025 · BONUS

    Thomas Leforge: Horse Rider’s Legacy | Ep 10 - Part 2 TGOTB Series

    Join us as we continue the saga of Thomas Leforge—Horse Rider—on *The Big Fat Podcast*, digging deeper into his life at the Absarokee Crow Agency. Episode 10, Part 2 of 2 in our "They Gazed on the Beartooths" series, explores Chief Blackfoot’s enigmatic burial, the Crow’s shift to farming, and the artifacts that whisper of a frontier in flux. From Mexican Joe Creek to the scouts’ road to Little Bighorn, we uncover Stillwater County’s ties to a pivotal American tale, in partnership with the Museum of the Beartooths. Like, subscribe, and share to keep these stories alive!   Thank You to Penny Redli, Executive Director - Museum of the Beartooths   https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com   **Chapter Timestamps:**   00:00 Introduction: Back at Absarokee Agency   01:00 Chief Blackfoot: A Psychic’s Tale   07:00 Absarokee Unveiled: Building a New Agency   14:00 Adobe Bricks: Crafting History by Hand   17:00 Teacher’s Scalping: A Crow Classroom Clash   22:00 Mexican Joe Creek: A Name Born in Battle   27:00 Shane Family: Roots of a Crow Legacy   33:00 Crow Scouts Enlist: The Road to Little Bighorn   44:00 Artifacts Unearthed: Beads, Buttons, and Bones   57:00 Leforge’s Fate: Survivor’s Guilt and Beyond   1:01:00 Fort Custer: A Post-Battle Outpost   1:08:00 Wrap-Up: A Living History in Stillwater

    1h 34m

  4. 04/13/2025 · BONUS

    Thomas Leforge: Horse Rider of the Crow Nation | Ep 9 - Part 1 TGOTB Series

    Saddle up for a wild ride into Montana’s untamed past with Thomas Leforge, a white man who became "Horse Rider" among the Crow. On The Big Fat Podcast, we trace his journey from a settler’s son to a Crow warrior, charging through militia mutinies, vision quests, and the thunderous Battle of Pryor Creek. Episode 9 Part 1 of 2 about Thomas Leforge, in our "They Gazed on the Beartooths" series, uncovers a frontier life woven with courage, kinship, and chaos, in partnership with the Museum of the Beartooths. Like, subscribe, and share to keep these epic tales galloping!   Thank You to Penny Redli, Executive Director - Museum of the Beartooths   https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com   **Chapter Timestamps:**   00:00 Introduction: A White Crow Indian’s Tale   01:00 Thomas Leforge: From Ohio to Montana   07:00 Militia Days: Rough Riders of 1867   14:00 You Should Know: The Wild West’s Lawless Edge   17:00 Adoption by the Crow: Becoming Horse Rider   20:00 Mitch Boyer: A Frontier Friend   25:00 Mission Creek: First Crow Agency Under Siege   29:00 Dead Indian Drippings: A Gruesome Meal   34:00 Relocating the Agency: Stillwater Bound   39:00 Battle of Pryor Creek: Warriors Prepare   46:00 The Daring Line: Horse Rider’s Challenge   53:00 Victory March: Return to Absaroka   58:00 Second Crow Agency: A New Home Unveiled

    1h 12m

  5. 04/06/2025 · BONUS

    Montana’s Deadly Ditch: The Park City Murder of 1953 | Ep 8 TGOTB Series

    Dive into the dusty streets of Park City, Montana, where a simmering feud over irrigation water turned deadly on a quiet July morning in 1953. On The Big Fat Podcast, we peel back the layers of a gritty tale—Walter Caine, a rancher with a .45 revolver, and Lester Lesher, his neighbor, clashed in a fatal showdown on a football field. Part of our "They Gazed on the Beartooths" series, this episode unearths journals, news clippings, and a community shaken by vengeance, in partnership with the Museum of the Beartooths and sponsored by Pinnacle Property of Montana. Like, subscribe, and share to keep Montana’s raw history alive!   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Pinnacle Property of Montana   Donna West, Owner/Broker   https://www.pinnacleproperty.com   Thank You to Penny Redli, Executive Director - Museum of the Beartooths   https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com   **Chapter Timestamps:**   00:00 Introduction: A Quiet Morning Turns Deadly   01:00 Park City, 1953: The Journals of Finch Brown   06:00 Ranchers and Roots: Caine and Lesher’s Lives   10:00 Masonic Ties: Brotherhood Before Bloodshed   14:00 July 11, 1953: Shots at Dawn   19:00 You Should Know: Irrigation Wars of the West   21:00 The Scene: A Body by the Ditch   25:00 Coroner’s Inquest: Witnesses Speak   30:00 Guilty Plea: Second Degree Murder   35:00 Sentencing: 15 Years for Caine   42:00 Aftermath: A Farm Auctioned, A Man Unraveled   50:00 Jovene Vodka: A Distillery Detour   57:00 Reflections: Stillwater’s Hidden Histories

    1h 10m

  6. 03/31/2025 · BONUS

    Montana’s Medal of Honor Marine: Donald Ruhl’s Sacrifice at Iwo Jima | Ep 7 TGOTB Series

    Step into the boots of Donald Ruhl, a Columbus, Montana native whose journey from Joliet’s quiet fields to the volcanic sands of Iwo Jima forged a legacy of valor. On The Big Fat Podcast, we uncover the story of a high school dreamer turned Marine hero who earned the Congressional Medal of Honor with his ultimate sacrifice—diving on a Japanese explosive to save his squad. Part of our "They Gazed on the Beartooths" series, this episode brings you raw tales of bravery, heartbreak, and resilience, in partnership with the Museum of the Beartooths and sponsored by Pinnacle Property of Montana. Like, subscribe, and share to keep these stories alive!   **Thank You to Our Sponsor: Pinnacle Property of Montana**   Donna West, Owner/Broker   https://www.pinnacleproperty.com   **Thank You to Penny Redli, Executive Director - Museum of the Beartooths**   https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com   **Chapter Timestamps:**   00:00 Introduction: A Montana Marine’s Legacy   01:00 Donald Ruhl: From Columbus to Combat   05:00 High School Dreams: Baseball and Boyhood   09:00 Enlisting in the Marines: A Call to Duty   14:00 Iwo Jima D-Day: Facing the Ninth Wave   20:00 You Should Know: Camp Rimini’s Tactical Sleds   23:00 D-Day Plus One: Dragging a Brother to Safety   28:00 February 21, 1945: The Ultimate Sacrifice   35:00 Medal of Honor: Honoring a Fallen Hero   42:00 Letters of Loss: Mothers Connected by Grief   50:00 The Flag on Suribachi: A Bittersweet Victory   57:00 Reflections: Montana’s Quiet Courage

    36 min

  7. 03/16/2025 · BONUS

    Montana's Hidden Military Legacy: Tactical Dog Sleds and POW Stories | Ep 6 TGOTB Series

    Join us on The Big Fat Podcast as we salute the unbreakable spirit of Stillwater County’s service members who traded Montana’s quiet plains for the chaos of war. From John Matovich’s tactical dog sleds built for a secret WWII invasion to William Arnold’s harrowing survival in the Philippines, these local heroes carved legacies of grit and grace. Part of our "They Gazed on the Beartooths" series, this episode—packed with untold tales of courage—is brought to you in partnership with the Museum of the Beartooths and sponsored by Pinnacle Property of Montana. Like, subscribe, and share to honor their stories! **Thank You to Our Sponsor: Pinnacle Property of Montana**   Donna West, Owner/Broker   https://www.pinnacleproperty.com **Thank You to Penny Redli, Executive Director - Museum of the Beartooths**   https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com Chapter Timestamps:   - [00:00] Introduction: Honoring Stillwater’s Heroes   - [01:00] John Matovich: Crafting Tactical Dog Sleds   - [07:00] Camp Rimini: WWII’s Sled-Building Hub   - [15:00] Steam-Bending Secrets: Sled Craft Unveiled   - [19:00] You Should Know: Battle of Hailstone Basin   - [21:00] William Arnold: From Fishtail to the Philippines   - [26:00] December 8, 1941: Bombs Over Bataan   - [33:00] POW Survival: Escaping the Death March   - [40:00] Hell Ships and Coconut Cargo: A Prisoner’s Journey   - [50:00] Liberation: American Planes Drop Hope   - [56:00] Homecoming: Resilience After War

    1h 2m

  8. 03/12/2025 · BONUS

    Unveiling the Columbus Quarry: The Sandstone Soul of Montana’s Legacy Ep 5 TGOTB Series

    Step into the rugged history of Columbus, Montana, as The Big Fat Podcast explores the Columbus Quarry—a hidden gem where ancient seabeds became the building blocks of a town and beyond. From the Montana State Capitol to Main Street’s timeless facades, discover how hardworking hands and ancient stone shaped a legacy that stretches across the state. Packed with fascinating stories, geological wonders, and a unsolved murder, this episode from our "They Gazed on the Beartooths" series is brought to you in partnership with the Museum of the Beartooths and sponsored by Pinnacle Property of Montana. Hit that like button, subscribe, and share with your history-loving friends to keep these tales alive! **Thank You to Our Sponsor: Pinnacle Property of Montana**   Donna West, Owner/Broker   https://www.pinnacleproperty.com   **Thank You to Penny Redli, Executive Director - Museum of the Beartooths**   https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com  **Chapter Timestamps:**   00:00:00 Introduction: Welcome to Columbus Quarry   00:01:00 The Origins: Ancient Seabeds to Sandstone   00:03:00 Building a Legacy: From Schools to the State Capitol   00:07:00 The Stone Masters: Mike Jacobs and His Crew   00:15:00 The Wimsett Monument: Artistry at the World’s Fair   00:29:00 You Should Know: Murder at the Quarry   00:33:00 Hidden Treasures: Unearthing the Monument Yard   00:39:00 Grinding Stones: Innovation from the Quarry   00:43:00 Water Woes: The Shane Ditch Solution   00:48:00 Beyond Columbus: Sandstone Across Montana   00:55:00 Closing Thoughts: 125 Years of History

    56 min
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We invite those who are passionate about their journey to share their stories, knowledge, and general life hacks! Milo is a Montana transplant originally from the Las Vegas Nevada area. Army Veteran, Armored Truck Vault Supervisor, Long Haul Trucker, Railroad Track Welder, Underground Miner, and Breakfast Burrito Connoisseur/Entrepreneur, his blue collar runs deep. After years of consuming history books, food truck fare, and good conversations with a deep love of learning new things it seemed natural to document and share... and the “The Big Fat Podcast" was born!

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  • Creator
    Milo Solomon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Milo Solomon
  • Show Website
    The Big Fat Podcast