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The ButteCast with Bill Foley

Bill Foley
Butte
Butte, Montana
Montana
Butte High School
Mariah's Challenge
Basketball
Montana Tech
Football
Butte Central
Helena Orthopaedic Clinic
Special Olympics
Baseball
Tommy Mellott
Butte Sports Hall Of Fame
Youth Sports
Orphan Girl Children's Theatre
Covid-19
Ryan Leaf
Boyle's Buddies Game
Lead Contamination

Let's get to know some of the characters who make Butte, Montana the "Richest Hill on Earth."

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Latest Episodes

Will McGree is just finishing up his education at Butte Central.

The future Montana Tech golfer is graduating near the top of his class — but not high enough that they will make him give a speech. That is just how he likes it.

Will was a three-spor... more

Before you teach your baseball players to “wear” a pitch or “take one for the team,” read a little bit about the great Tony Conigliaro and how one pitch ruined a would-be Hall of Fame career.

That is what today’s column is about. You can read it for... more

Bernie Brophy is heading into the Butte Sports Hall of Fame. Again.

He was already inducted four times with championship teams — once as a player and three times as a coach.

This July, Bernie will finally go in as an individual, and it is a long-ov... more

Friday will mark 38 years since my cousin Jerry D’Arcy was killed in a crash in the highlands. He was only 20.

So, today I am bring back a column that I first published on May 14, 2013.

That is what today’s column is about. You can read it for your... more

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Recent Guests

Nina G
Comedian, international keynote speaker and author
Comedians with Disability Act
Episode: No. 331: Nina G
Brodie Kelly
Head coach of Butte Central Maroons boys basketball
Butte Central High School
Episode: No. 330: Brodie Kelly, Bryan Arntson
Bryan Arntson
Head coach of Butte High Bulldogs girls basketball
Butte High School
Episode: No. 330: Brodie Kelly, Bryan Arntson
Nick Gevock
Conservation Director for the Montana Wildlife Federation, former journalist
Montana Wildlife Federation
Episode: No. 329: Nick Gevock
Tytan Rosencrans
Comedian, former Butte High student, now based in Chicago
Stand-up comedian, producer
Episode: No. 328: Tytan Rosencrans
Joe McClafferty
Former Montana Tech athletic director; creator of Digger Vision; broadcaster and community leader in Butte
Montana Tech; Harrington Pepsi (board/affiliate)
Episode: No. 327: Joe McClafferty
Brenda Wahler
Helena attorney and author researching Marcus Daly; historian
Author of Marcus Daly's Road to Montana and Marcus Daly's Montana Empires
Episode: Podcast No. 326: Brenda Wahler
LeRoy Lee
Welder who built the Our Lady of the Rockies statue
Our Lady of the Rockies project
Episode: No. 325: LeRoy Lee
Bill Foley
Author of the Tapper Light column and host of the reading segment
The Butte Cast
Episode: Tap ’er Light: Call to the Hall will be worth the wait

Host

Bill Foley
Host of The ButteCast; deeply involved in covering Butte culture, sports, and community stories.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Some great history!

    It was great to hear Stosich’s voice after all these years!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alaskan Guide
    United States3 years ago
  • Great work

    Former butte Fritz Neighbor pal here - goal all episodes… keep working on Fritz he would another great guest

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    buster montana
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Pod

    I look forward to everyone of these pods. I love Butte!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ppppeachballs
    United States3 years ago
  • Buttecast

    Even though I know almost everyone interviewed, I look forward to each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dumms45
    United States4 years ago
  • It’s hard to proof a podcast

    I will not miss an episode. Congrats Bill

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ppppeachballs
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Consistently high-quality guests and personal anecdotes.
Engaging local storytelling with strong community focus.
Loyal listener base; content feels authentic to Butte.
Shows appreciation for long-running local history and sports culture.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

No. 328: Tytan Rosencrans
Q: When was your first real stand-up set?
The guest describes performing his first real open mic in Chicago after moving there, marking the start of his serious pursuit of stand-up, followed by continued experimentation and growth.
Podcast No. 326: Brenda Wahler
Q: How did Daly influence the city's identity and its monuments?
Daly's influence went beyond business; he became a symbol of resilience for Butte, and the community funded his statue to honor a complicated figure who stood at the center of the city's social and economic life during a turbulent era.
Podcast No. 326: Brenda Wahler
Q: What sparked your interest in Marcus Daly and Butte's history?
I was drawn to Daly because his life intersects with major themes—immigration, industrial expansion, and the political power of copper—which shaped Butte more than most people realize, and I wanted to rebuild his story from the source material rather than legend.
No. 264: Carter Barsness
Q: Why did you apply for the scholarship?
I want to stay away from alcohol and did not touch any substances, thinking of the challenge introduced in middle school.
No. 264: Carter Barsness
Q: What does Mariah's Challenge mean to you?
It's about staying true to myself and not giving into peer pressure.

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The show centers on vibrant stories from Butte, Montana, often blending local history, sports, entrepreneurship, and community voices. Episodes frequently feature educators, athletes, veterans, and small-business leaders sharing personal journeys, community impact, and lessons learned from local culture. A standout angle is the defender of community spirit—honoring local legends, celebrating youth achievement, and highlighting how Butte's character shapes careers and civic life. The format tends to mix heartfelt storytelling with actionable takeaways for listeners, whether they're sponsors, potential guests, or local fans.

A notable strength is its strong community lens: guests are typically deeply rooted in Butte or Montana, bringing auth... more

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2. Brodie Kelly
3. Bryan Arntson
4. Nick Gevock
5. Tytan Rosencrans
6. Joe McClafferty
7. Brenda Wahler
8. LeRoy Lee

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