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Project Grizzly, Troy Hurtubise and the Obsession That Defined His Life
Episode 123
Published 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Troy Hurtubise was a larger than life character who was obsessed with creating the next big invention. One of the inventions that defined him was the bear suit which was famously featured in the film "Project Grizzly".
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, we explore Troy’s story through the eyes of someone who knew him best, his son Brett. We talk about the obsession that drove him, the risks he took, and the line between genius and self-destruction.
0:00 Introducing Troy Hurtubise and Project Grizzly
5:23 Building and testing the bear suits
14:27 Life after Project Grizzly and relentless invention
26:57 Obsession, burnout, and the cost of never stopping
44:20 Legacy, reflection, and what Troy left behind
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, we explore Troy’s story through the eyes of someone who knew him best, his son Brett. We talk about the obsession that drove him, the risks he took, and the line between genius and self-destruction.
0:00 Introducing Troy Hurtubise and Project Grizzly
5:23 Building and testing the bear suits
14:27 Life after Project Grizzly and relentless invention
26:57 Obsession, burnout, and the cost of never stopping
44:20 Legacy, reflection, and what Troy left behind