The Krista Redpath Podcast

Breaking down the game. Elevating the story. Championing the female voice. The Krista Redpath Podcast presents three season series taking you court side with women’s basketball and beyond: Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops (winter), Where Are They Now (summer) and Big Sky Hits (fall).

The Krista Redpath Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Krista Redpath, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Krista Redpath hosts The Krista Redpath Podcast, a sports show with 48 episodes published.

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  Episode #48

  Montana Made: Rebecca Swandal

  Aug 20, 202639 min

  Rebecca “Becca” Swandal’s story begins on her family’s fourth-generation ranch in Montana’s Shields Valley, where family, hard work and community were part of everyday life. In this episode of Montana Made, Becca joins Krista to talk about growing up in a small Montana town, the role sports played in shaping her, and an extraordinary family legacy that stretches from ranching to the law. Her grandmother, Bonnie Swandal, passed the Montana Bar Exam in 1967 without attending college or law school, beginning a legal legacy that continued with Becca’s father and eventually Becca herself. Becca shares why she chose to stay in Montana for college and law school, how the loss of her older brother changed her plans, and why returning home was always important to her. She also talks about raising four children in the same community that raised her, taking over her grandmother’s law practice in Livingston, and her recent appointment by Governor Greg Gianforte to Montana’s Sixth Judicial District Court. Through it all, Becca keeps coming back to what matters most, her family, Shields Valley, and serving the community that raised her.

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  Episode #47

  Montana Made: Dave Kempfert

  Aug 5, 20261h 15m

  Growing up in Missoula, Dave Kempfert dreamed of wearing a Grizzly uniform. As a Hellgate Knight, he grew up around University of Montana athletics, where he learned the value of hard work from his parents, a mindset that would shape every chapter of his life. Dave went on to become an All-American center, helped lead the Grizzlies to their first NCAA Division I-AA National Championship in 1995, and earned the opportunity to play in the NFL. Throughout his journey, he embraced a simple philosophy: focus on one day at a time. It was the approach that carried him from an undersized college player to the NFL, and it's the perspective that continues to guide him today. In this episode, Dave reflects on growing up in Missoula, playing for legendary coach Don Read, the unforgettable 1995 championship season, life in the NFL, and finding his purpose beyond football as Director of Rehabilitation Services at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee. Most importantly, Dave shares why his greatest accomplishments aren't found on a football field. He opens up about his wife, Allison, their children, Colin and Finley, and the joy of watching the next generation pursue their own dreams. This is a conversation about family, toughness, grit, and the work ethic that defines so many Montanans. It's about understanding that no one succeeds alone, that behind every accomplishment are parents, teammates, coaches, mentors, and a community willing to invest in one another. That's what being Montana Made is all about.

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  Episode #46

  Montana Made: Brock Osweiler

  Jul 22, 202649 min

  n this episode of Montana Made, Krista Redpath sits down with Montana native Brock Osweiler for a conversation that traces his journey from Kalispell to the NFL and beyond. Brock shares memories of growing up in Montana, the coaches, teammates, and community that helped shape his character, and the experiences that led him from Flathead High School to Arizona State. He reflects on choosing football over basketball, navigating an NFL career, learning alongside Peyton Manning, and what it meant to become a Super Bowl champion. The conversation also explores Brock's transition into broadcasting with ESPN, where he brings the same preparation and respect for the game that defined his playing career. Away from football, Brock opens up about family, fatherhood, and the perspective his daughters have given him, as well as his commitment to giving back through the Brock Osweiler Performance Center at Flathead High School. At its core, this episode is about more than athletics. It's a conversation about leadership, humility, preparation, and the Montana values that continue to guide Brock's life long after his playing days.

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  Episode #45

  Montana Made: Kola Bad Bear

  Jul 8, 20261h 1m

  From a small town on the Crow Reservation to helping lead one of the most successful eras in Montana State women's basketball, Kola Bad Bear's journey is one of resilience, leadership, and purpose. In the premiere episode of the Montana Made series on The Krista Redpath Podcast, Kola reflects on growing up in Pryor, her basketball journey through Billings Senior, four successful seasons at Montana State, and a fifth year at Montana State Billings that allowed her to be closer to home while her mother battled cancer. Kola also shares the story behind No More Stolen Sisters, how a single basketball game sparked a movement that raised awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives and inspired conversations across Montana and beyond. She reflects on the responsibility that comes with using your platform to create meaningful change and the lessons she's carried from basketball into life. This conversation goes beyond the game. It's about family, community, leadership, perseverance, and what it truly means to be Montana Made. Presented by Clearwater Credit Union Supporting Sponsor: Vertical Raise

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  Episode #44

  The Roberts Robber: Taylee Chirrick’s Rise

  Mar 26, 202641 min

  This week on The Krista Redpath Show, I take you inside one of the most compelling stories in the Big Sky. Big Sky MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Taylee Chirrick has emerged as one of the most complete players in the country — a unanimous First Team All-Conference selection and one of the most disruptive defenders in Division I, ranking #2 nationally in steals. From Roberts, Montana — a town of about 300 people — to leading her team in scoring, assists, and rebounding, Chirrick’s journey is built on instinct, endurance, and a relentless competitive drive. In this conversation, we go beyond the numbers to explore her upbringing, the influence of family, and the foundation that shaped her into the player she is today.

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