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Fur Rondy Fun!

April Powers, Beth Helgeson and Trill Gates join us to talk about the Fur Rondy and get us ready for an action-packed 2025 Rondy! Get your Rondy Guide at www.furrondy.net. 

Plus, we have Big Alaska Show Guest Tourists from Minnesota and North Dakota sample and review our Big Alaska Show Blend coffee and then play a Tall Alaska Tale!

Big Alaska Show Blend Taste Test!

Our Big Alaska Show Guest Tourists from Minnesota and North Dakota, Larry, Lynn, Deb and Mike sampled our Big Alaska Show Blend and here is their review!

Tall Alaska Tale! 

Our Guest Tourists also joined us for a Tall Alaska Tale to see if they thought it was the truth or a no good, lyin' through your tooth Tall Alaska Tale!

Commercial Fishing Close Calls and Romance Novels!

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Commercial Fishing Close Calls

Just how dangerous is Alaska commercial fishing? Deadly! Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, shares another close call in Bristol Bay!

(To hear just his interview: Time Stamp 10:45-17:50 )

Wildfire Season and Romance Novel Update

Lois Simenson, aka Lolo Paige, hints about her next book in her Blazing Hearts series,

Firestorm. Lois combines her background in wildfire fighting with romance to deliver a medium heat romance novel that takes us inside the world of firefighters in Alaska.

(To hear just Lolo's interview: Time Stamp 17:50-42:32)

Rootin' Tootin' Rotary Update

Past Alaska Rotary District Governor, Mike Ferris, gives May's Rotary update that deals with youth.

(To hear just Mike's Rotary update:

Time Stamp 42:33-49:10)

Mr. Fur Face Update!

Co-host, Mike Ford, updates us on the Mr. Fur Face, Beard and Mustache competition!

(Mr Fur Face only: Time Stamp 00-10:45 )

Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival 5/8-12/2024

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Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival 5/8-12/2024

This premiere Homer birding event, features 22 million birds! Joining us - Festival Coordinator, Melanie Dufor, Homer Visitor Center Manager, Lora Haller and Keynote speaker, renowned birder and author, Ted Floyd. www.kachemakshorebird.org 

 Podcast below (Time stamp: 4:15 - 21:35)


Alaska Moving Images Preservation Association

AMIPA President, Rob Stapleton talks about the archiving historic film/video footage service they provide. He speaks of their fundraiser and the screening of Only Angels Have Wings (1939), featuring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, and Rita Hayworth (in her first major role).

Podcast below (Time stamp 22:05 - 32:15)

Mr, Fur Face- Beard and Moustache Competition

Rogaines' enemy! This competition honors hair - the more, the better! Neal Haglund explains the event, the tradition and the categories! 

Podcast below (Time stamp 32:17 - 50:44)

2023 Fur Rondy Time!

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This annual cabin fever reliever is uniquely Alaskan and packed with events! 

World Championship Dog Sled Races, the Melodrama, Outhouse Races, Mr. Fur Face, Ice Carvers, Fur auctions and much more!

Rondy CEO, John McCleary, takes us inside to what's going on. Christy Hedrick reports on a Rondy favorite, the Melodrama and Neal Hagland talks Mr. Fur Face. We even have a Tall Alaska Tales!

Listen to the full podcast!