Welcome to another captivating episode of Mountain Misfits! In this edition, we sit down with the extraordinary Andy Laub, a dirtbag documentarian. Join us as we embark on a journey through more than 7,000 miles of thru-hiking on The Appalachian, Continental, Pacific Crest, and the new Pacific Northwest Trails, where Andy has tirelessly sought out and captured the most compelling stories from these most challenging of hikes.

Andy wears many hats in the world of filmmaking, having served as a writer, cinematographer, editor, visual effects artist, expedition coordinator, and soundtrack composer. His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with renowned networks such as the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, BBC World News, Amazon Prime, and Hulu.

One of Andy's standout creations, "As It Happens: Pacific Crest Trail," has left an indelible mark, captivating over half a million viewers globally. Learn about the challenges and triumphs behind the scenes as Andy dons the hats of producer, editor, soundscape designer, and soundtrack composer for this remarkable film as he and his partners trek the 1,200 miles of the Pacific Northwest Trail.

Join us for an insightful conversation with a true trailblazer in the world of filmmaking, as Andy Laub takes us behind the lens and shares the stories that have shaped his remarkable career. Tune in for a cinematic experience that transcends borders and leaves a lasting impact.

Sorry for the obscene delay...over one year, but I got caught up with...well everyone has things come up.

Anyhow...in this episode we chat with Radd's former geologist professor at the mighty University of Montana - Western. The conversation delves into the geologically unique landscapes of western Montana and the status of STEM education.

Today we are joined by Mat Seidensticker, former NCAA basketball player turner turned moth biologist. He is a founding member of the Northern Rockies Research & Educational Services, Inc., which is dedicated to advancing scientific research, education, and conservation of insects, birds, and other wildlife, and his area of focus is the Montana Moth Project (MMP).

With only two full-time staffers (who double as field techs), the MMP team clocked more than 8,000 road miles this summer, traveling the state sampling moths in a diversity of habitats. From tiny, delicately patterned micromoths (often no larger than a rice grain) to bird-sized behemoths like Hyalophora cecropia, the moths of Montana are as compelling as any of the macro mammals for which the state is famous. Mat has recorded and vouchered myriad species previously unknown from (or not yet observed in) Montana, Rhyacionia neomexicana, Evergestis consimilis, and Copablepharon arinotum.