Ryan James is originally from Dallas, Texas, where he honed his mad skills, riding his bike around and playing video games. He wanted to do radio since middle school and that's when he started making DJ tapes. Yep, MIX tapes. He moved to Arkansas after high school (insert banjo music here) and eventually found a radio job in Fayetteville, finally a place where he could talk on the radio. Ryan James’ adventures took him to Nashville, where his neighbors were Kelly Clarkson and Taylor Swift. Then, it was on to the dry heat of Phoenix, Arizona, and now Billings, Montana. Finally somewhere where he can shovel a decent amount of snow. He “hearts,” aka loves 4 wheeling, jeeping, new music, action movies and romantic walks on the beach. Ah, how precious. What beach is he talking about in Montana? Tune in to POPCRUSH 97.1 weekday afternoons. It’s the HOT MESS with Ryan James.
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Hanging Out at the Laundry Mat in Billings
I've managed to re-wear my clothes as many times as I could after moving into my new place. My new place does not have a washer or dryer, but I finally had to wash some clothes last night. There was a laundry mat like two minutes down the road, so I thought I could knock it out real quick...
Walk In or Drive Thru?
I went to McDonalds yesterday to get my $1 drink and I noticed the large line at the drive-thru, so I decided to park and go in. I went in, got my drink, and the cars were still in the same spot when I went back to my car.
Now I understand it doesn't take long to get a drink, but I do this all the time when I want food and see a long line...
What I Like About the Roads in Billings
I hit a nerve with my "Did Billings Run Out Of Stop Signs Post." I didn't quite understand the uncontrolled intersection thing, as I haven't encountered them on public streets like this before I moved here. Just places like dirt roads and subdivisions...
The Top Thing To Do In Billings, According to Trip Advisor
I was checking out things to do in Billings on Trip Advisor and The Moss Mansion tops the list. Have you been? It was built in 1903 and it still has the original draperies, furniture, fixtures, Persian carpets and artifacts. It was designed by New York architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh...
My Cat Puts Food in His Water
Every time I give my cat fresh water, a few hours later I see food in it. Most of the time it's only two pieces. Does my cat know the formula he likes when it comes to his water? Did he figure out two pieces of food make it taste just right...
Did Billings Run Out of Stop Signs?
When I first got to town I was driving through neighborhoods trying to find a place to rent. I came across an area where there were no stop signs. Two cars could be coming to the same intersection and choose to not stop and then there is a car accident...
Traveling Solo in Alaska
Two years ago I was in Alaska right now, having an awesome adventure in Americas Last Frontier. The picture above is one of my favorite pics I took on this trip. I saw amazing scenery and met some cool people, too. Who knew there are people my age, just like me, traveling solo who packed their backpacks and were traveling to Alaska just to see it...
What I Will Miss About Staying at the Hotel
I spent the weekend organizing my new place and going through boxes of stuff and getting rid of crap I should of got rid of before I packed, but I didn't get rid of it before I packed because I was too lazy so I just threw everything into a box and called it good...
The Montana Health and Fitness Expo is going on this weekend.
The Montana Health and Fitness Expo is going on this weekend. I should probably go. Well, actually, I already did. I hung some banners. That should of got me some fitness points, right?
OK, really though, they probably have good advice in there. I had to leav...
Fires Out West Bringing Smoke to Billings
If you have been or looked outside today you have seen smoke in the air. As you probably already know this is due to the wildfires out West. There are more than 80 of them. People are being evacuated in certain towns of California and Washington...