Show Notes
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
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