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The Pacemaker for Your BrainThink about the last time you held a cup of coffee without thinking about it. For a lot of people in the Black Hills, that stopped being automatic years ago. […]
October 25, 2026
Mark Houston
Radio host, Producer, Writer
Mark Houston is a radio host, producer, writer, and event creator based in Rapid City, South Dakota. If it involves a microphone, a story, or a crowd of people having a good time, chances are he’s had a hand in it. For more than three decades Mark has worked in media, helping shape one of the most recognizable local media ecosystems in the Black Hills. His work spans six radio stations, multiple podcasts, digital journalism, and large community events that bring thousands of people together every year. On the air, Mark hosts and produces shows like The Second Shift, the Whiskey@Work podcast, and the Doc Talk podcast with Monument Health. His conversations range from pop culture and weird news to deep dives into whiskey history and approachable discussions with doctors about the topics people actually want to understand about their health. His style leans more toward curiosity than expertise. The goal is simple. Make it interesting. Make it fun. And make people feel like they’re part of the conversation. Outside the studio, Mark writes for the Rapid City Post, including the restaurant column Taste the Room and the spirits column Distilled, an extension of the Whiskey@Work podcast that focuses on the most fascinating stories, history, and personalities in the world of whiskey. He’s also deeply involved in producing and promoting community events across western South Dakota. From whiskey festivals and pub crawls to concerts and themed promotions, his focus is simple. Create experiences that feel local, memorable, and just a little unexpected. At the center of everything he does is a belief that local media still matters. When it’s done right, it doesn’t just entertain people. It helps build the community it serves.
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Taste the Room: Murphy’s Pub & GrillBecause every restaurant is more than just what’s on the plate. Pub & Grill | $$ | 510 9th St, Rapid City Settling In Some buildings are made for people […]
October 24, 2026
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Green Spot Is Called Green Spot Because It Has a Green SpotGreen Spot is called Green Spot because somebody painted a green spot on the barrel. That’s the name. That’s the story. A man stood in a Dublin cellar with a […]
October 24, 2026
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Rapid City Opens the Region’s First Epilepsy Monitoring UnitPicture your kid blacking out for a few seconds at a time and nobody can tell you why. The doctor says the answer is five days hooked up to monitors […]
October 18, 2026
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Henry McKenna Bourbon: The $30 Bottle That Beat the WorldFor years, Henry McKenna 10 Year sat on the bottom shelf at around thirty bucks, the kind of bottle you grabbed because it was cheap and it was there. Nobody […]
October 17, 2026
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Taste the Room: BrunchiesBecause every restaurant is more than just what’s on the plate. Breakfast & Brunch | $$ | 7211 Black Hawk Road, Suite 2, Black Hawk Settling In Somebody had to […]
October 17, 2026