Episodes

Thursday Jan 09, 2020
01.09.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Beard or No Beard for Men?” TOPICS: Local weather, road conditions, our poll question review and This Day in History.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 35:18) Montana US Representative Greg Gianforte joined Tom and Shane to talk about the impeachment, the killing of the Iran terrorist general, the jobs reports, Greg’s bill to stop robocalls, the passing of the USMCA
trade agreement and more. We also talked about low snowpack, MSU policy on professors and student sexual relationships, low enrollment in Montana health plans, government payments for livestock killed by predators. Livingston to annex subdivision, plus our new extended stay hotel planned for Bozeman.
HOUR THEE: (Begins at 1:14:56) Guest Money Guru Mike McCormick – Lots of questions for Mike from our texters on investing in index funds, inheritance tax, mutual funds, Mike’s list of winning places to put your money. Plus, more on the Iran attacks, Trump impeachment. All in all a full fun morning.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
01.08.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “When going shopping, where do you go?” TOPICS: Local weather, Montana road conditions, and This Day in History rounded out our first hour.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 37.36) Bozeman Commission spending money on local projects, County is suing the city again over road improvements, and lots of comments, texts, and app chats about the Iran attack. Also CNN settled their lawsuit with high school student Nick Sandmann.
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:19:20) Discussion of the Iran attack continued through most of the hour, listeners also commented on the Ukraine plane crash in Iran, a rundown of fundraising of the candidates running for Montana Governor.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
01.07.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Should Passenger Trains Return to Bozeman?” TOPICS: Local weather, road conditions, and poll results along with This Day in History filled out the first hour.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 37:17) Rob Dean former Chronicle Editor dead at 65, a flag burning at 7th street home, Bozeman Commission swears in new Mayor, ex-cop helping people navigate the court system, climate change not working in Dec in Bozeman. Missing girl raises suspicions from Sheriff.
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:19:52) Pentagon releases error memo on Iraq withdrawal, Pence to give speech on Iran policy next week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo decides not to run for Senate in Kansas. Lots and lots of anti-Trump texts and listeners are fed up with them. Pier One to close 450 stores – Is the Bozeman location in the crosshairs? Stay tuned.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

Monday Jan 06, 2020
01.06.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “War With Iran?” TOPICS: Local weather, road condition, review of our poll questions and texter activity on the Iran killing of their terrorist general.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 40:11) More on the Iran situation, our new sponsor ‘Club Tavern And Grill’ Bridger Bowl growing pains, there’s a new mayor in town, Red Cross Blood drive needs volunteers, HRDC low cost housing, MSU research event Jan 30th at Museum of the Rockies, Livingston Superfund site cleanup, Christmas miracle dog lives, Colstrip 1&2 closing soon, missing American Indian woman missing from rest stop.
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:22:36) Trump goes after Iraq and Iran, Trump tweets will notify Congress, Iran leaves nuclear deal, should America stand down when it comes to tensions between the US and Iran. Callers and texters debate the issue. And much more.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

Friday Jan 03, 2020
01.03.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Do you give your pet human food?” TOPICS: Local weather, road conditions and This Day in History along with Shane’s birthday rounded out the first hour.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 42:28) Some texters wanted information on the Hunter Biden Paternity Suit, tobacco laws go to 21 years of age to purchase, Colstrip 1 & 2 scheduled to close soon. The results of the Bozeman Magazine Reader Poll are in and — AM1450 has been voted #1 Local Radio Station, — Tom Egelhoff has been voted #1 Most Luscious Local Radio Voice, — Tom Egelhoff has been voted #2 Favorite Local Celebrity , — AM1450 has been voted #2 Local News Source, — Tom & Shane - KMMS have been voted #2 Local Radio DJ, — and Tom & Shane KMMS Morning Show has been voted #2 Local Radio Show in the 2020 Bozeman’s Choice Reader Poll. (Click Here for all results).
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:27:19) Guest Don Seifert, Gallatin County Commissioner. The county is now charging for copies of documents. Tom and Don also discussed what the county had planned in the coming months. In the second half hour Tom and texters discussed how bad Trump is and Tom and a caller discussed the future of the USA.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

Thursday Jan 02, 2020
01.02.20 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Would you want to know what your pet is thinking about?” TOPICS: Local weather, road conditions and This Day in History plus a caller weighed in on the impeachment of President Trump.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 41:50) Guest Money Guru Mike McCormick – Lots of conservation about the future of the markets, who will get the Democrat nod, population growth down in the US, the future of 5G phone networks, index funds vs. managed funds with fees, and much more.
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:27:00) Do cell phones and microwaves cause cancer? Plenty of callers and texters had varying opinions on this topic. Spike in Flu and STD’s in Montana, Bozeman Library stops late fees, county to charge for public record documents, Montana on pace for second Representative, the upheaval in Iraq, and Democrat hopefuls report money raised.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

Monday Dec 30, 2019
12.30.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Tom and Shane are off 12/31/19 and 01/01/20 We are back January 2nd. Happy New Year from all of us at KMMS.
HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “What New Year Resolutions Are You Making?” TOPICS: Local weather, road conditions and This Day in History plus a cop gets a profane comment on his McDonald’s coffee in Kansas. Did Bo Diddley or Bill “Bojangles” Robinson dance with Shirley Temple? Texters clear the air.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 41:50) Tom and Shane review some of the big stories they’ve covered over the past year. Also, a Northwestern Energy meeting planned to talk about the future. Shoulder season hunting of Elk near Livingston. Listeners weighed in on oil, gas and coal efficiency.
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:27:51) Another of Tom and Shane’s famous New Year Parades. Included were company products and other things 100 years old. Also, some of the stars we lost in 2019. Lots of floats, bands, balloons, and float suggestions from callers and texters. A great fun way to end our year.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

Friday Dec 27, 2019
12.27.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Friday Dec 27, 2019
HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Have You Ever Stolen Money From Your Parents?” TOPICS: Local weather, Montana road conditions and This Day in History, plus Darwin’s theory of evolution, Northwestern Energy running out of energy, and Trump being cut out of “Home Alone 2” in Canada. When did you get your first TV Set.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 40:45) Bird counters are out for the yearly bird census, Christmas tree drop off sites around the county, MSU get’s $1.2 million grant so workers can talk to robots. California most uneducated state, and vaccines in America.
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:24:57) Gallatin Commissioner Don Seifert Guest – Lots of opening for volunteers who might want to serve on county boards. For a list of county boards Click HERE. Nancy and President Trump trade barbs about Nancy’s district and homelessness. Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg want to legalize all drugs that are currently illegal. Illegal immigrants voting in California.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

Thursday Dec 26, 2019
12.26.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
HOUR ONE: Vote in our KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Are You A Proud American?” TOPICS: Local weather and road conditions, a caller had comments on the current impeachment case headed to the Senate.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 39.33) Guest Money Guru Mike McCormick – Tom, Shane, and Mike discuss what to expect in the first quarter of 2020, talking about markets being overpriced, and Mike’s year-end tax tips to save you money.
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:25:00) Guest Rabbi Chaim Bruk- Conversation about the meaning of the Jewish Holiday Hanukkah. The menorah lighting will take place this coming Saturday at 6:30 at First Security Bank. In local news Northwestern Energy running out of power, Forest Service thinning of 1,500 acres near Bozeman, guided tours in parks January 1, Montana Attorney General collects $9.5 million in penalties and fees. Also, Virginia’s excessive gun laws under attack by citizens.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com

Monday Dec 23, 2019
12.23.19 The KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Tom and Shane will be off on December 24th and 25th. We’ll return live on the 26th. Merry Christmas to all our listeners and thanks for your support of our show.
HOUR ONE: Vote in today’s KMMS Morning Soapbox Poll Question of the Day, “Do You Like No Politics Sunday on KMMS?” TOPICS: Local weather, forecast, road conditions and This Day in History, plus a callers view on the impeachment farce.
HOUR TWO: (Begins at 39:04) Livingston Yearly Christmas Banquet will be held at the Livingston Civic Center 12-2pm. If you need a meal delivered in the Livingston area call 220-2278. Tom played a poor audio clip of an old Open Range show from 2004. Virginia counties are voting to become 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Cities. Property easement planned in Big Sky. The homeless issue in Bozeman. More texts on how awful Trump is.
HOUR THREE: (Begins at 1:24:43) Guest Jeff Krauss – Bozeman City Commissioner. Jeff talked about leaving city government after 16 years of service. Tom and Jeff compared life in Bozeman over the past 20-30 years and the good, bad and ugly during Bozeman’s growth.
You can reach the KMMS Morning Soapbox with Tom and Shane 6am to 9am weekdays Mountain Time by calling 406-522-8255 during the show, use our new text line at 406-478-8298, or click the “App Chat” button on your AM 1450 KMMS app. Listen Live Online at kmmsam.com