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Montana Voice

59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Fiction that leans against the truth told from a Montana vantage. Season 3 was a reading, with origonal music, from 'The Lie and the Aether,' which was rewritten and then became the popular novel, "Paper Targets." Earlier seasons are readings of short fiction and love stories, published originally in Redbook and other national magazines.

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Episodes

Greg Bechle

April 14, 2024 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MB

Remembering Greg Bechle, when he lived in Missoula, Montana. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

The Loneliness of a Run-A-Way

April 13, 2024 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.72 MB

Short readings from a few popular social media posts, as well as sections from the novel Paper Targets, are set to music. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Flute and Didgeridoo One

March 17, 2024 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MB

Flute and Didgeridoo,  by Steve Saroff and Mandela Van Eeden.  Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Hoarder of Memories and other readings

March 16, 2024 22:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MB

The second of several short readings, some from the book, The Long Line of Elk, by Steve S. Saroff Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

The Absurd Grit and other readings

February 21, 2024 01:00 - 7 minutes - 4.95 MB

The first of several short readings, most from the book, The Long Line of Elk, by Steve S. Saroff Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Steve Saroff on Peggy's Place - 01/23/24

February 11, 2024 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Steve Saroff having a discussion with Peggy Berryhill, the owner of KGUA  on January 23rd, 2024, about 'Paper Targets', growing up, life, and coastal waves.  Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Into The Aether

October 11, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Enzi  is waiting for Mr. 'XX' with a loaded .45 and a bag of potato chips.  The Aether and the Lie is a story of greed, art, and murder.

16 - Into The Aether

October 11, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Enzi waits for Mr. 'XX' with a loaded .45 and a bag of potato chips.  The conclusion of The Aether and the Lie,  a story of greed, art, and murder.   Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

15 - A Brick

October 10, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Enzi makes a decision and buys a brick from Pascal. The Aether and the Lie is a story of greed, art, and murder.  1911 is a name for a handgun.  Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

A Brick

October 10, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Enzi makes a decision and buys a brick from Pascal. The Aether and the Lie is a story of greed, art, and murder.

14 - Iteration

October 09, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

The Aether and the Lie is a story of greed, art, and murder. How many deaths does it take to re-open a back door?  Enzi asks Pascal for help. Iteration means to repeat and repeat and ...  Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Iteration

October 09, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

The Aether and the Lie is a story of greed, art, and murder. How many deaths does it take to re-open a back door?  Enzi asks Pascal for help.

Empty Graves

October 05, 2021 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

The thin detective looks for connections, while Enzi finds one between Tsai and his ancestors who died in Butte. A story of murder, greed, and math.

13 - Empty Graves

October 05, 2021 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

The thin detective looks for connections, while Enzi finds one between Tsai and his Chinese ancestors who died in Butte. The Aether and the Lie is a story of murder, greed, and math. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Seattle, Again

October 01, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Another murder, another bag of money, a change of plans. The Aether and the Lie: A billion-dollar data heist, a jilted artist, a double murder, and a drifting math genius.

12 - Seattle, Again

October 01, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Another murder, another bag of money, a change of plans. The Aether and the Lie: A billion-dollar data heist, a jilted artist, a double murder, and a drifting math genius. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

11 - Luke's

September 29, 2021 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Pascal  tells a story about a drunk ballerina and an arsonist, and Luke's bar in Missoula. Enzi realizes that he is also going down a bad road. Then Enzi visits Kaori in jail. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Luke's

September 29, 2021 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Pascal  tells a story about a drunk ballerina and an arsonist. Then Enzi visits Kaori in jail.

The Weight Of Snow

September 22, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Enzi's hack of the SLAM network is discovered, and he wants to give the money back. A story of greed, loneliness, murders, and the motivations behind the crimes.

10 - The Weight Of Snow

September 22, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Enzi's hack of the SLAM network is discovered, and he wants to give the money back. The Aether and the Lie is a story of greed, loneliness, murders, and the motivations behind the crimes. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Pascal

September 10, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Pascal, the bondsman, does not believe Enzie, but then he makes a grim discovery.

9 - Pascal

September 10, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Kaori's art did not lie: Pascal, the bondsman, does not believe Enzie, but then he makes a grim discovery. The Aether and the Lie is a story of greed, failure, and the past. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

A Green Place

September 06, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

In Seattle, Kaori shows that she too is hiding something.

8 - A Green Place

September 06, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

In Seattle, Kaori shows that she too is hiding something. Kaori confesses through her art and  Enzi bleeds. The Aether and the Lie is a story of art and science gone wrong.  Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

7 - The Meeting

September 05, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

How to manipulate and control a meeting of techies. Enzi and Kaori travel to Seattle,  where Enzi meets with SLAM programmers who have noticed 'something odd' in Enzi's code. The Aether and the Lie is a story of greed, art, murder, and failed love. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

The Meeting

September 05, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Enzi and Kaori travel to Seattle,  where Enzi meets with SLAM programmers who have noticed 'something odd' in Enzi's code.

Bearings

August 29, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Enzi buries half a million dollars in the Rattlesnake mountains, and then travels to Seattle with Kaori. With instructions on how to make a treasure map.

6 - Bearings

August 29, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Instructions on how to make a treasure map. Enzi buries half a million dollars in the Rattlesnake mountains .  Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Money

August 27, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Money. Part of The Lie, a  story about heartbreak, art, murder, and motivations. Inspired by the true story of the multi-billion-dollar fraud and collapse of WorldCom.

The Lie, part 5, Money

August 27, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Part five of "The Lie."  Money. A story about heartbreak, art, murder, and motivations. Inspired by the true story of the multi-billion-dollar fraud and collapse of WorldCom.

5 - Money

August 27, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

The Aether and the Lie is a  story about heartbreak, art, murder, and motivations. Inspired by the true story of the multi-billion-dollar fraud and collapse of WorldCom.  A lot of money is involved.  Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

The Lie, part 4, Helen.

August 26, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Part four  of "The Lie"  - Helen.  A story about heartbreak, art, murder, and motivations. Inspired by the multi-billion dollar fraud that caused the collapse of WorldCom. 

Helen

August 26, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

 A story about heartbreak, art, murder, and the start of motivations. 

4 - Helen

August 26, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

The Aether and the Lie is a story about heartbreak, art, murder, and what can motivate crimes. Enzi saves a life.  Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

3 - The top of buildings.

August 25, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

The Aether and the The Lie,  is a  story inspired by the collapse of WorldCom. A story about heartbreak, art, murder, a billion-dollar heist, and the motivations behind the crimes. Enzi and Kaori are in New York City and find high places.  Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

The top of buildings.

August 25, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

In The Lie, In NYC. A story inspired by the collapse of WorldCom. A story about heartbreak, art, murder, a billion-dollar heist, and the motivations behind the crimes. The story is told by a dyslexic drifter, who accidentally became a computer coder, and then was recruited into hacking a global financial network. He also falls in love, more than once, with the wrong girl. 

The Lie, part Three, In NYC

August 25, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Part three of  "The Lie." In NYC.  Inspired by the collapse of WorldCom. A story about heartbreak, art, murder, a billion dollar heist, and the motivations behind the crimes. The story is told by a dyslexic drifter, who accidentally became a computer coder, and then was recruited into hacking a global financial network. He also falls in love, more than once, with the wrong girl. 

Oil field Winter

August 23, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

In a  story about heartbreak, art, murder, a billion dollar heist, and the motivations behind the crimes. The story is told by a dyslexic drifter, who accidentally became a computer coder, and then was recruited into hacking a global financial network. He also falls in love, more than once, with the wrong girl.

2- Oil field Winter

August 23, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

The Aether and the Lie is a  story about heartbreak, art, murder, a billion-dollar heist, and the motivations behind the crimes.  Enzi's past experience of a robbery in the winter oil fields starts to shape his life. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

The Lie - Chapter Two

August 23, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Chapter two of The Lie. A story about heartbreak, art, murder, a billion dollar heist, and the motivations behind the crimes. The story is told by a dyslexic drifter, who accidentally became a computer coder, and then was recruited into hacking a global financial network. He also falls in love, more than once, with the wrong girl.

Chapter One of The Lie: Kaori

August 23, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

A story about heartbreak, art, murder, and a Billion dollar heist. The Lie is told by a dyslexic drifter, who accidentally becomes a computer coder,  then is recruited into hacking a global financial network. He also falls in love, more than once, with the wrong girl.

Kaori

August 23, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Part of a story about heartbreak, art, murder, and a Billion dollar heist. The Lie is told by a dyslexic drifter, who accidentally becomes a computer coder,  then is recruited into hacking a global financial network. He also falls in love, more than once, with the wrong girl.

1 - Kaori

August 23, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Told by Enzi, a runaway and laborer who becomes an entrepreneur and a criminal, “The Aether and the Lie” tells the tale of Kaori, an artist from Tokyo who stalks and kills her ‘one love,’ and then confesses through her art. It is also Enzi’s story, tracing his drifting past and comparing his own failed ‘one love’ to his strange relationship with the artist from Tokyo. It is a story of murders, money buried in the mountains of Montana, a wise bail-bondsman who lives in the back of his truck, ...

1 - Kaori

August 23, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Told by Enzi, a runaway and laborer who becomes an entrepreneur and a criminal, “The Aether and the Lie” tells the tale of Kaori, an artist from Tokyo who stalks and kills her ‘one love,’ and then confesses through her art. It is also Enzi’s story, tracing his drifting past and comparing his own failed ‘one love’ to his strange relationship with the artist from Tokyo. It is a story of murders, money buried in the mountains of Montana, a wise bail-bondsman who lives in the back of his truck, ...

Two Bandits

March 11, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

If you want to understand people, look at ants with sugar. Everything is connected.  Two Bandits is part of the story, Absurd and Vast.

Two Bandits - an Enzi story

March 11, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

If you want to understand people, look at ants with sugar. Everything is connected.   One of the back-stories to the novel 'Paper Targets.'  Enzi while he was a young drifter.  Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Absurd and Vast. Chapter One.

February 22, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MB

Absurd and Vast is a story about a diamond mine in the arctic, a world-wide cartel, greed, revenge and peace. The words were hand written in reporter notebooks, and those notebooks have been sitting quietly for years. This is chapter one. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Across The Waters

December 09, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

A story about a teacher, a student, and how it is never too late to learn or to start over. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

Burning Man.

November 21, 2020 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MB

A 10 minute story about where we all have come from and most of us hope to go. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.

A Dancer from Boston

November 05, 2020 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

A gritty Missoula love story story.  With guest guitar composed and played by Eric Forrest Hutchins for this story. Visit MontanaVoice.com for more information and to listen to additional episodes.