Personality, writer, foodie, music lover, traveler, history buff, baseball fan, and beer-snob from Wyoming.
Rick Roddam
Montanans Are Less Racist
The recent riots in Baltimore and Ferguson, MO, have triggered a national discussion on race. As disturbing as the scenes may seem on television, a new study published in the Washington Post suggests that, here in Montana, racism is far less prevalent than it is in other parts of the country.
The results of ...
New Report Ranks The 10 Best (and Worst) Jobs in America
Most people imagine that being on the radio would be one of the funnest jobs a person can possibly have. And they're right. It definitely beats working for a living. However, according to a new study conducted by the website Careercast.com, being a broadcaster is one of the unstable professions in America...
Montanans Get Bang For Buck
Just in time for Tax Day, Wallet Hub has issued a new report ranking the states with the best and worst return on investment for taxpayers. According to their research, taxpayers here in Montana get the third biggest bang for their buck in the country.
The s...
A National Beer Day Toast to Billings Breweries
82 years ago, the law ending Prohibition officially went into effect. Ever since, Americans have celebrated National Beer Day on April 7th. This year, I'm hoisting my glass to the many excellent breweries in Billings and across the great state of Montana...
Pearl Jam Bassist Jeff Ament Launches New Skateboard Park in Montana
Before Jeff Ament moved to Seattle and formed Mother Love Bone and Pearl Jam, he grew up in Big Sandy, Montana. After high school, he enrolled at the University of Montana in Missoula and attempted to make the basketball team as a walk on. No...
Comedian Greg Hahn Added to “Friends of Bob and Tom Comedy Show” in Billings
If you're planning to attend the "Friends of Bob and Tom Comedy Tour" at the Alberta Bair Theater next month, we have some good news and bad news for you.
First the bad news, due to an unforeseen medical emergency, comedian Rocky LaPorte won't be able to appear in Billings on March 20th...
Billings Ranked The Least “Racially Diverse” City in America
In honor of Black History Month, the website Wallet Hub, has released a study ranking the Cities with the Most and Least Ethno-Racial and Linguistic Diversity. Of the 350 cities included in the study, Billings finished last.
Their results were based on three factors, racial and ethnic diversity in each city, along with language diversity and region of birth diversity...
Smoking Will Cost the Average Montanan Nearly $1.4 Million During Their Lifetime
In conjunction with Tobacco-Free Awareness Week, the personal finance social network WalletHub released a study analyzing the Financial Cost of Smoking By State. According to their research, cigarettes will cost the average Montana smoker an extra $1,370,191 during their lifetimes.
The study calculated the ...
New Study Ranks Bozeman The 9th Best College Town in America
Good news for Montana State fans and alumni, a new study from the personal finance social network WalletHub recently ranked Bozeman as the 9th best college town in the country.
The study analyzed 280 college towns across the nation based on a variety of factors, including quality of higher education, crime rates and cost of living. Bozeman ...
Want to Be the Coolest Dude in Town? Dress Up Like Santa Clause
Ever wondered what it feels like to be a beloved celebrity? Put on a Santa Clause costume and walk down a busy street.
One of my job duties this week has involved dressing up like Santa Clause and delivering gifts to listeners at work. It literally...