Your XL Country Afternoon host is a born and raised Montanan, a Marine Corps Veteran, and a Bobcat! Russell grew up in far eastern Sidney, Montana also known as "Almost North Dakota!" In 1999 he moved to Great Falls, Mt where he graduated from GFHS in 2003. After graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Russell had a successful four years in the Marines, but decided after his third tour in Iraq that he wanted to go to college. So at the end of his enlistment he moved to Bozeman. Since in Bozeman hes been a somewhat typical college kid...Changing his major a couple times... almost getting his degree... drinking... floating... camping... Skiing ... working three jobs at once... and most importantly loving his wife Shayla!
Russell Damm
Winter Break Adventure Camps
Bozeman Parks & Rec Department always seems to have something going on for the kiddos. Get your kids signed up for a fun time!
Last Chance For The Gift Worth Giving Wedding Giveaway
Gift worth giving is a dream wedding for a deserving Montana Couple. January 3rd is the last day for you to get signed up for this amazing wedding!
Is Westboro Baptist Church A Hate Group? 260,000 People Think So!
The Westboro Baptist Church has had a lot of media attention lately. Mostly because they said they were planning on picketing the funerals of those killed at Sandyhook Elementary. It seems this attention has caught up to the Church and there is a petition to recognize the church as a hate group, the petition has over 260,000 signatures on it.
Another Reason To Love Or Hate Amazon…Your Choice.
Well love might be a strong word... I kind of don't like it at times too! I received an email showing me all the great deals on Banana slicers. Why exactly was I looking at banana slicers? I made a post about Useless Kitchen Gadgets a few weeks ago. Now amazon thinks I need to get emails about it!
Dinner, Drinks, And Bull Riding All In One Prize!
The Red Eye Rodeo Bull A Rama is coming back to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds this New Years Eve. XL Country has teamed up with Mixers and Ferraro's to give you a night filled with delicious food, drinks and Bull Riding---- Oh and it is a four pack!!! Find out how you can win!
Didja See Da Turdy Point Buck?! [Video]
Ahh the elusive turdy point buck! I was perusing the interwebs and came across the famous turdy point buck! I hadn't heard the song in a long time and it made me laugh so I figured a few others could use a laugh or two this evening as well!
Winter Weather Advisory— Looks Like Santa Is Bringing A White Christmas With Him!
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until 9 PM MST this evening. Make sure you are careful while traveling these next few days!
Last Minute Shopping! That’s How I Do It!
Nothing says Merry Christmas like some last minute shopping! I"m not very good at planning ahead for Christmas... I seem to always wait until the last minute to get most gifts. Ya i'm not the brightest crayon in the box...
Bored During The Holidays? Gift Wrap A Kitchen! Send Me The Pics!
Last year my wife and I were in Great Falls for Christmas. A few nights before Christmas my mother-in-law went to a Christmas party. I took the opportunity to gift wrap her kitchen. At first I was alone in the ordeal. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law both said they wouldn't be taking credit for the wrap job.... After my Mom-in-law loved it they changed their minds!
Pay It Forward
All it takes is one generous offer and you can help spread holiday cheer to possibly hundreds of people. I stopped into City Brew for a latte and mocha and was kind of surprised when the drive through girl told me the person ahead of me had payed for my drinks. The really surprising part was how many people had been paying it forward.
Damm Baby Flips Off Her Dad!
Feeding my baby today and she gives me the bird. I find it to be hilarious, so I take a picture and post it to Facebook.
What Is A White Elephant Gift?
What exactly is the White Elephant gift? According to the vast interwebs it's a gift that is often times hard to get rid of as well as a burden to upkeep. Nowadays it is usually a funny gift that there is no real practical use for.